The 2 Best Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney Podcast Episodes
1) Western Conversations
Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Alden talking to Julio Rodríguez’s dad during the Home Run Derby, Aaron Boone getting chippy in his postgame press conference, the Yankees needing help at the plate, ...Show More
2) Mid-Season Review Presented by Grainger
Today’s episode is sponsor by our friends at Grainger. David Schoenfield and Buster discuss which NL division leader is most vulnerable, which non-first place team is the most dangerous and which cont...Show More
3) Grinder: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer; Non-Dodger World Series Contenders Draft; Cards Extend Ollie Marmol
The Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol, Tarik Skubal has high praise for Tigers’ prospect Kevin McGonigle, and the World Baseball Classic is about to begin. Buster Olney and David Schoenfield disc...Show More
4) Neither: Max Scherzer Back for Season 19; WBC Preview; Charlies Barkley; Astros & Marlins Previews
Max Scherzer returns for his 19th MLB season, re-signing with the Toronto Blue Jays after his daughter wrote the organization a heartfelt note. Plus, the World Baseball Classic starts next week, and t...Show More
5) Zone Remains the Same: Aaron Boone on the ABS System & How Judge Could Benefit; Braves Extend Chris Sale
The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talen...Show More
6) Big News: Gerrit Cole Throws 97 MPH; Did the Red Sox Have an Underrated Offseason?; Shortstop Draft
The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkj...Show More
7) Equipment Closet: MLBPA Needs Urgency; Alex Bregman as the Anti-Kyle Tucker; Cubs Preview
Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos’ breakout candidates for the spring, and the deep seated issues facing the MLBPA. Next, Jesse Rogers stops by to share his thoughts on Alex Bregman in a Cubs uniform...Show More
8) Reflections: World Series Managers Dave Roberts & John Schneider Stop By; Tony Clark Resigns
Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider jo...Show More
9) Saying Something Nice: Bryce Harper is Yapping; Manny Machado is Also Yapping; Dodgers Preview
Tim Kurkjian, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Bryce Harper first public response to Dave Dombrowski’s comments, Harper and Kyle Schwarber not exactly defending Nick Castellanos, Manny Machado’s t...Show More
10) Disproportionate: Nick Castellanos Released & Details Revealed; Latest on Labor Talks; Orioles & Rockies Previews
Jeff Passan and Buster discuss the circumstances surrounding the Phillies releasing Nick Castellanos, the latest on labor relations from the owners meeting, the wide range of outcomes for the Mets, an...Show More