Buster Olney Podcastok

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Mr. Sunday Night, an intriguing Cardinals team, Freddie Freeman firing his agent and the subsequent fallout, and rumblings of a Juan Soto deal. Then, Hembo swings by to talk about Sandy Alcantara bucking trends, the best futures bet in Vegas, Aaron Judge’s strike zone, if the Phillies can overcome Bryce Harper’s injur…

Xavier Scruggs and Buster discuss the Blue Jays’ walk-off win over the Red Sox, the conversation in the Red Sox clubhouse with Tanner Houck back in Boston, Freddie Freeman firing his agent, if Phil Nevin’s suspension is MLB cracking down on retaliation, the worst fight Xavier was ever in and how the Padres should deploy Fernando Tatis Jr. when he r…

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss an exciting weekend series between the Yankees and Astros, Houston no-hitting New York on Saturday, Aaron Judge’s walk-off home run, Judge settling with the Yankees, Freddie Freeman’s emotional return to Atlanta, the Dodgers’ gentle reminder for Freeman, Bryce Harper’s broken thumb, and the brawl between Seattle and …

Hembo and Buster dive deep on Aaron Judge’s arbitration hearing and play a game of “Reminds Me Of…”. Then, Karl Ravech stops by to discuss the College World Series final between Ole Miss and Oklahoma, Freddie Freeman’s return to Atlanta, the Yankees’ magic formula, Judge’s walk off hit against the Astros, and if Yordan Álvarez will participate in t…

Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the struggling Cubs, Oneil Cruz showing off his tools, Boog’s indifference to immaculate innings and hitting for the cycle, Max Scherzer giving the quote of the year, how the Mets could up the price for Aaron Judge this offseason, Jack Flaherty’s weak outing, and the Brewers’ vulnerability. Then, Todd Radom stops by …

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the likely end of Lorenzo Cain’s career, their concern over a raft of injury news, Tony La Russa and Dusty Baker’s relationship, the Nationals retiring Ryan Zimmerman’s number, and a fan negotiating with the Astros to give up J.J. Matijevic’s first home run ball. Later, Sarah Langs calls in from Citi Field to talk ab…

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the College World Series, Chris Sale’s injury update, why the Red Sox are feeling good, the AL East teams occupying the Wild Card slots, everything and nothing changing for the Astros, if the Astros’ cheating scandal will impact José Altuve’s Hall of Fame case, and which teams are the biggest non-Yankee contenders to …

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss if the Astros’ immaculate innings matter, Tyler Anderson’s near no-hitter and mid-career emergence, if Walker Buehler returns this season, the Dodgers’ early vulnerability, Manny Machado’s evolution as a leader, and the update on Fernando Tatis Jr.’s injury. Then, director of ESPN’s Derek Jeter docuseries “The Capt…