Steve Phillips and Buster talk all things trade deadline, including matching buyers, if the Rafael Devers trade ate up the San Francisco Giants’ flexibility, how the Seattle Mariners will get involved, managing up and down the org chart as a general manager, what “all in” means for the Blue Jays, if Emmanuel Clase will be available, the New York Mets needing to fortify the bullpen, why the Minnesota Twins should trade Royce Lewis, and why Steve’s bullish on the Cincinnati Reds. Then, Tim Kurkjia...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min
David Cone, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Buster hop in the Clown Car to discuss a brilliant 6 2/3 innings from Tarik Skubal on Sunday Night Baseball, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch pulling Skubal in the 7th inning, the Texas Rangers still in the Wild Card race, the Milwaukee Brewers winning 10-straight with a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays proving they’re for real, and President Trump calling for the Cleveland Guardians to revert back to the Indians. Then, Buster si...
Jul 21, 2025•49 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Buster’s return to the podcast, what Tim liked and didn’t like during his trip to Atlanta for the All-Star Game, and Pete Alonso’s idea to change baseball. Plus, Buster unloads his trade deadline notebook and Tim reacts. Then, The Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy stops by to talk about the twist and turns of the Red Sox’s first half, and the plan for the second half. Later, Sarah Langs has an essay with numbers from the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. CALL THE SHO...
Jul 18, 2025•51 min
Welcome to Baseball Tonight LIVE presented by Sage! Today, we’re recapping Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh winning the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero’s coming out party as runner-up. Plus, a look ahead to after the All-Star break, including the AL East race, whether The Big Dumper has a case for MVP over the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, and if the Los Angeles Dodgers will return to the World Series. Later, we’ll examine the upcoming MLB trade dead...
Jul 15, 2025•33 min
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and Todd Frazier discuss Cal Raleigh winning the Home Run Derby, Cal’s brother T catching for him, a coming out party for Junior Caminero, Paul Skenes facing Tarik Skubal in the All-Star Game, Fraizer’s All-Star Game experience as a player, and the biggest mystery of the night. Then, Jesse Rogers joins for Bleacher Tweets to talk about the red hot Red Sox, Mark Buehrle’s statue unveiling, the Brewers, and which changes he’d make to the Derby if crowned emperor of baseb...
Jul 15, 2025•34 min
Hembo and The Pat McAfee Show's Ty Schmit discuss what they're watching for in the approaching Home Run Derby, Monday at 8PM ET on ESPN. Then the crew of The Just Baseball Show joins Hembo to conduct an all-time home run derby draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2025•47 min
Jeff Passan and Rays closer Pete Fairbanks discuss Pokemon and the Tampa Bay way. Then, Jeff and Kiley McDaniel look at how the recent changes atop the Nationals will impact their draft approach, before going through some of the "best of's" in the upcoming MLB Draft. And Jeff checks in with John Schneider, manager of baseball's hottest team, the Toronto Blue Jays on what has made the difference for Toronto since Memorial Day. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com R...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and David Cone discuss Matthew Boyd on the attack from the mound, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki’s friendship, the Cardinals’ position of flux, the Nationals firing GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez, how those moves impact the clubhouse in D.C., and which team is going to make a trade that puts them in the driver’s seat heading into the postseason. Then, Ravy talks to a couple of pals in Crow-Armstrong and Seiya. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. An...
Jul 07, 2025•58 min
Hembo and Apple TV+’s Tricia Whitaker discuss what makes Kevin Cash so good at his job, Junior Caminero, seeing the venom between the Padres and Dodgers up close, the best mid-game interview in baseball, and what it’s like to take a Gatorade bath on the sidelines. Then, Kiley McDaniel talks about the major league bloodlines of Ethan Holliday and Eli Willits, who’s going 1-1 in the 2025 MLB Draft, who’s next up as the top prospect in baseball and if Jacob Misiorowski is actually human. Later, Kei...
Jul 04, 2025•59 min
Jesse Rogers and Tim Kurkjian discuss the Yankees’ inability to win in big moments, winning streaks for the Marlins and Pirates, how Jed Hoyer is examining the Cubs’ bullpen, the Astros still chugging along despite missing Yordon Álvarez, Javier Báez’s resurgence, and whether they’d take Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal to win one game. Then, Jesse talks to Steven Kwan from the dugout in Wrigley about his family stuffing the All-Star Game ballot box, the Guardians needing to return to their identity,...
Jul 02, 2025•50 min
David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster take to the streets of Detroit on foot following Tarik Skubal’s 13 strikeout performance on Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss what transpired over Skubal’s seven innings, the Rays nipping at the Yankees’ heels, if Tampa Bay will make any moves at the deadline, Dave Parker’s passing, Shohei Ohtani’s two innings of work on Saturday, and the pesky Astros. Plus, the guys lose Buster, take a long turn and jam to some music on the street. Later, ...
Jun 30, 2025•36 min
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how Tarik Skubal impacts the Tigers’ pitching staff when he’s not on the mound, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Paul Skenes and how young starting pitchers are arriving faster, and the Home Run Derby field starting to take shape. Then, A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson talks about which players he’s heard from as he ascends in the All-Star voting, his swing, which swings he admires, his dad, and the toughest pitchers he’s faced. Next, Sarah Langs on Misiorowski. Later, Todd Rado...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Hembo and Buster discuss the Chase Burnes’ electric debut, the hit batsman crisis in baseball, what happened to Michael Harris II, what’s holding Elly De La Cruz back, and their appreciation for Mookie Betts. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the A’s putting a shovel in the ground in Las Vegas, All-Star Game voting, if the Mets or Yankees have bigger problems, Anthony Volpe’s critics, and the passing of their friend Scott Miller. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Boog Sciambi, Eduardo Perez, David Cone hop in the Clown Car and hit on why they think The Mets and Phillies will go down to the wire in the NL East, Jesus Luzardo possibly a secret weapon in the postseason, the feasting Rays, Cal Raleigh leading the league in home runs, and Rafael Devers and Alex Cora moving on from the drama. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with an assist from Nick Kurtz. And, Mike Couzens & Doug Glanville chatted with Alec Bohm before Sunday Night Baseball. CALL ...
Jun 23, 2025•36 min
Hembo and Buster discuss Dodgers co-owner Mark Walter buying the Los Angeles Lakers, the Dodgers hitting past their weaknesses against the Padres, how AJ Preller will handle the next few weeks, Rob Thompson suspending Nick Castellanos, Rafael Devers and the Red Sox divorcing, if the Rays can overtake the Yankees in the AL East, and the surging Astros. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on Francisco Lindor — who’s looking for his first All-Star Game start since 2019. Later, Todd Radom gives his thoug...
Jun 20, 2025•47 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, the improving Rays, Giancarlo Stanton back with Yankees, and Red Sox fans fuming over the Rafael Devers trade while executives applaud it. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about what Devers means for the Giants’ lineup, what kind of conversations are happening between Buster Posey, Bob Melvin and Devers, and the race for starting AL shortstop in the All-Star Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REAC...
Jun 18, 2025•50 min
Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants, Boston’s ownership and management deciding to make a move, Luka Doncic-level shock over the trade, San Francisco getting the bat it needs, how Devers bounces back off the field after months of drama, the news of Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound, what changed in Ohtani’s rehab, why this is an easy call for the Dodgers, and Ohtani ultimately running the show. Then, Willy Adames, Dave Roberts and Clayton Kershaw a...
Jun 16, 2025•55 min
Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Judge’s continued otherworldliness, the Royals faltering early, the Diamondbacks being the most intriguing potential seller, Giants at Dodgers on Sunday Night Baseball, the wide arsenal among the Mets’ pitching staff, and who Hembo sees in Roman Anthony. Then, Sarah Langs on the Giants’ pitching. Later, Todd Radom talks about Pope Leo XIV donning a White Sox cap, shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW:...
Jun 13, 2025•53 min
Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Andrew Abbott’s complete game, Tarik Skubal training to throw a full nine innings, the Padres being unafraid of the Dodgers, and Javier Baez’s revival. Then, Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh talks about possibly participating in the Home Run Derby, which hitter he likes to talk trash with, managing his workload, and Seattle’s pitching staff. Later, Tim Kurkjian on getting a new puppy, another highlight catch from Denzel Clarke, teams that are improving and Roman Antho...
Jun 11, 2025•58 min
Buster is in the Clown Car with Coney and Eduardo after Sunday Night Baseball in the Bronx. The guys discuss Aaron Judge hitting barrel and feasting on rookies, the Red Sox being caught in-between, the impediments to calling up Roman Anthony to Boston, and the Braves continuing to lose. Then, Eduardo Perez talks to Aaron Judge about changing diapers, his best friends and what he learned from watching Bobby Witt Jr. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with assists from the Royals’ Matt Quatr...
Jun 09, 2025•53 min
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss why his team is on a roll, Javier Baez playing centerfield, if Tarik Skubal improved from last season, and how the Tigers can continue to evolve. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the FBI probe into businesses owned by the MLBPA, why the timing is terrible for the union, his and Buster’s notes on the Toronto Blue Jays’ trade deadline status, and the most interesting teams after June 1st. Plus, Sarah Langs on Trent Grisham and Paul Goldschmidt. Lat...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 5 min
Hembo and Buster discuss all the ways the Red Sox have gone wrong, David Samson saying the quiet part out loud about Jac Caglianone, Cal Raleigh on the shortlist for greatest offensive season at catcher, Trea Turner’s unsatisfactory play at shortstop and the Pirates continuing to waste Paul Skenes. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about his infatuation with Ryan Yarborough vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, things getting desperate for the Braves, Luke Weaver going down for the Yankees, and if the Mets will miss M...
Jun 04, 2025•56 min
Eduardo Perez grabs the wheel of the Clown Car along with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech, and their driver Ed Sfida. They discuss an interesting series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees, Ryan Yarbrough being a pleasure to watch, the difference between the teams on Saturday and Sunday, if there’s staying power for DJ LeMahieu, Max Muncy showing up in a big way, Shohei Ohtani saying hello to the umpires every plate appearance, Corbin Burnes’ injury, and the Toronto Blue Jay...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Juan Soto still going through it, the Yankees and Dodgers heading in opposite directions, Carlos Rodon’s buy-in, Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s splitter, Hall of Fame ballot preferences for the players on Sunday Night Baseball, and what happens to the Tigers when Tarik Skubal pitches. Then, Jeff Berry returns to the podcast to share a new piece of equipment that could change batter safety in baseball. Later, Sarah Langs on Shohei Ohtani reaching 20 home runs before May...
May 30, 2025•58 min
Hembo and Buster discuss Ronny Simon’s tough night, if the Red Sox’s season is unraveling, Yoshinobu Yamamoto garnering ace status in the league, Aaron Judge’s insane hits pace, Cal Raleigh’s season for the ages at catcher, and Tarik Skubal torturing hitting. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the buzz around Shohei Ohtani throwing, if the Yankees or Dodgers have a better shot at winning a World Series right now, the fistfight for playoff spots in the American League, and if Aaron Judge can conceiva...
May 28, 2025•52 min
Buster is in the Clown Car with David Cone and Eduardo Perez after Sunday Night Baseball. The guys discuss Juan Soto positivity, the Mets rallying around Soto after a rough week, Francisco Lindor explaining his transition period in New York, the spectacle of Shohei Ohtani throwing batting practice, if Clayton Kershaw will make an impact this season, Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return and the Phillies continuing to roll. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW...
May 26, 2025•42 min
Kiley McDaniel and Buster discuss Kiley’s top 50 prospects at midseason, who’s moved up since his last ranking, which players could make an impact this season and the top of the 2025 MLB draft. Plus, what would Kiley do as the general manager of the Orioles, Phillies and Cardinals. Then, Sarah Langs on Juan Soto. Later, Todd Radom talks about the White Sox embracing Pope Leo XIV, shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets...
May 23, 2025•51 min
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim honoring his late brother Matt at Catholic University, if we'll look back at the last few days as the time that Juan Soto became a Met, Walker Buehler getting ejected and Aaron and Bret Boone exchanging lineup cards. Then Hembo stops by to talk about Juan Soto's passive approach at the plate, Mike Elias punting on pitching, the rise of Pete-Crowe Armstrong, the best closer in baseball, and Freddie Freeman somehow playing through an injury. CALL THE SHOW: 406-4...
May 21, 2025•56 min
Buster, David Coney, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech parked the Clown Car in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium following Sunday Night Baseball. They discuss an exciting Subway Series, Juan Soto’s emotions in his return to the Bronx, the Yankees’ improved outfield defense, Pete Alonso’s preparation, the Orioles firing Brandon Hyde and Jose Alvarado letting his teammates down. Then, Roxy Bernstein and Doug Glanville talk to Yankees reliever Luke Weaver. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game w...
May 19, 2025•39 min
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos returning to Kansas City to celebrate the 2015 World Series, what advice he’d give to Craig Breslow about tough conversations with players, Juan Soto’s return to the Bronx and Ronald Acuña Jr. making amends. Then, Darryl Strawberry shares what his reception was like after returning to Shea Stadium as a Dodger. Next, David Schoenfield talks about the Yankees-Mets rivalry returning to 2000-levels of animosity, the Dodgers fixing their issues, and their musings as...
May 16, 2025•50 min
