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Jesse Rogers fills in for a vacationing Buster Olney. He is first joined by Jeff Passan to discuss the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and what will be the deciding factor for Sasaki with all the money being equal. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about Arizona signing Corbin Burnes, when he became aware of Burnes’ interest, his Opening Day decision, if the team will trade a starting pitcher, and bringing in Josh Naylor.
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0:00 Jeff Passan
16:38 Torey Lovullo
29:58 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield assemble and reveal their 10 best MLB teams of all-time. Unsurprisingly, there was some disagreement! Later, Sarah Langs shares her 3 best MLB teams of all-time.
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0:00 10 best MLB teams of all-time
35:06 Sarah Langs
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Jesse Rogers and Alden Gonzalez join Buster to discuss MLB’s study on pitching injuries, how chasing pitches in the offseason is a big problem, players and teams benefitting from the current system, and who can drive change on this issue. Then, Jesse evaluates the Cubs trading Cody Bellinger to the Yankees and trading for Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Next, Alden talks about Brian Cashman’s successful post-Juan Soto pivot, the Braves needing a starter, if the Mariners will trade Luis Castillo for offensive help, the Dodgers’ offseason strategy, the Padres getting creative, and the Yankees still needing lineup protection for Aaron Judge.
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Jesse Rogers, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss what (other than money) motivated Juan Soto to sign with the Mets, Soto's opportunity to be the greatest Met ever, whether there was friction between Soto and other Yankee players, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman's success at Fenway Park, the Orioles remaining oddly quiet, and where Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker and Bregman will begin the 2025 season.
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4:38 Jesse Rogers & David Schoenfield
34:37 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss why Hembo thinks Juan Soto is not overpaid, why he doesn’t love the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Blue Jays trading for Andres Gimenez, the Cubs bizarrely fielding offers for Saya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, and likely destinations for Nolan Arenado. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about the Yankees’ starting rotation, who could be traded from that rotation, a need at first base, the Mets looking for a starting pitcher, and why the Red Sox may have to go all-in on Corbin Burnes.
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3:12 Hembo
19:14 Jorge Castillo
30:55 Bleacher Tweets
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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss whether the Astros will sign Alex Bregman or Kyle Tucker long term, the Yankees and Red Sox are competing for the same guys over the next few weeks, and the Blue Jays’ championship window fizzling. Then, ESPN exec and "Til Death Do Us Part" Mets fan Pete McConville stops by share his reaction to the Juan Soto signing and why he's ready to be a part of the new Evil Empire.
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2:06 Alden Gonzalez
21:52 Headlines & Highlights
24:11 Mets fan Pete McConville
31:23 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster react to Juan Soto signing a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The guys discuss the power of Steve Cohen’s bank account, Cohen becoming what the other owners feared, the Yankees missing out on Soto, Shohei Ohtani’s contract looking like a bargain, if Alex Bregman could make it as a Yankee, the litmus test for Boston and feeling bad for Toronto. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about Cohen securing his Picasso in right field, how Soto and Lindor will mesh, and how Soto’s departure could impact Aaron Judge in the Yankee lineup. Plus, Eduardo on Dave “The Cobra” Parker and Dick Allen’s selection for the Hall of Fame. Later, Buster rifles through more signings, including additions to the Orioles.
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2:15 Jeff Passan
26:11 Eduardo Pérez
40:43 Buster on those other signings
43:22 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss the Golden Swing and why Hembo thinks it’s the worst idea since Adam ate the apple. Plus, Hembo on Willy Adames or Alex Bregman, if Corbin Burnes being overvalued; the best bargain on the starting pitching market and his BBWAA HOF ballot. Then, Eric Hosmer talks about how much Juan Soto will score in free agency and which Royals player he called first when he left Kansas City. Next, Jorge Castillo on the Dodgers signing Blake Snell and extending Tommy Edmond, and the Angels’ flurry of activity. Finally, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and shares her thoughts on Brandon Crawford’s retirement.
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6:34 Hembo
21:59 Eric Hosmer
34:36 Jorge Castillo
47:32 Sarah Langs
54:20 Bleacher Tweets
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Giants GM Buster Posey joins the show for the first ever podcast meeting of two Busters. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on Joe Kelly and Chris Taylor trashing the Yankees after winning the World Series. Next, Jeff Passan shares the latest on the Yankees, Mets and Red Sox pitching Juan Soto, and why the Orioles are moving Camden Yards’ left field wall again. Plus, Astros GM Dana Brown on where the Astros are in talks with Alex Bregman, Justin Verlander and Kyle Tucker. Later, The Tampa Bay Times Marc Topkin has the latest on what the heck is going on with the Rays ballpark situation after The Trop was destroyed.
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5:34 Giants GM Buster Posey
18:17 Buster on Joe Kelly & Chris Taylor
22:21 Jeff Passan
39:06 Astros GM Dana Brown
49:48 Marc Topkin
56:17 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss why Roki Sasaki will be baseball’s biggest bargain, why Boston is the best place for Juan Soto to play, Christian Walker flying under the radar, Dick Allen’s air-tight Hall of Fame case, and banging the drum for Ichiro Suzuki’s unanimously being elected to the Hall of Fame. Then, Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto stops by to talk about becoming a first-time grandfather, improving the infield, avoiding a slow start for Julio Rodriguez, and GM scouting reports on A.J. Preller and Dave Dombrowski. Next, Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins chats with Buster about meeting with agents during free agency, the focus of the Cubs offseason and the improvement of Pete Crow-Armstrong. Later, Jesse Rogers on the Yankees potentially matching any offer to Soto, which teams are interested in trading for Garrett Crochet, the Phillies possibly being aggressive this offseason, Corbin Burnes, the Blue Jays looking for lineup balance, and the Cardinals moving Wilson Contreras to 1B.
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5:01 Hembo
17:32 Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto
31:50 Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins
43:14 Jesse Rogers
1:00:54 Bleacher Tweets
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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Gerrit Cole sticking with the Yankees, the Orioles’ offseason opportunity, if Garrett Crochet will be traded, why Buster thinks the Mets will win the winter, and what the Phillies and Braves could be up to. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the Dodgers getting their victory parade, Clayton Kershaw being overcome by emotion, where Roki Sasaki will land, and their guesses on where Juan Soto and for how much.
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5:17 Jeff Passan
23:35 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo
44:08 Bleacher Tweets
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Hembo and Buster discuss their thoughts about the Dodgers defeating the Yankees in the 2024 World Series, two days removed from the contest. They discuss the narrative around New York following the loss, if the Dodger can turn this into a dynasty, why re-signing Juan Soto must be the Yankees' No. 1 priority this offseason and how much money Walker Buehler made through his postseason performance. Then, Todd Radom stops by to put a bow on the Ballpark & Beyond series for this season, and share his experiences from attending Game 5. Later, Sarah Langs laments the lack of baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Plus, the podcast closes out the 2024 MLB season with Bart Giamatti's annual reading of "Green Fields of the Mind."
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4:34 Hembo
26:53 Todd Radom
34:52 Sarah Langs
45:27 Bleacher Tweets
53:58 Green Fields of the Mind
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers 2024 World Series victory. The gang discusses Los Angeles’ brand of clean baseball, Walker Buehler closing out the game, Dave Roberts putting it together all season despite injuries, and what happens with Juan Soto and Gerrit Cole this offseason. Then, Braves manager Brian Snitker stops by to talk about Freddie Freeman winning World Series MVP, the Dodgers’ evolution as an organization over the last 10 years, Yankee fans not turning on their team, and the emotion after a postseason series loss.
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15:36 Clown Car
29:46 Brian Snitker
44:25 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Yankees Game 4 win against the Dodgers. The gang discusses Anthony Volpe doing it all, Austin Wells breaking out, a positive for Dave Roberts in the loss, Luke Weaver's availability for Game 5, the Yankees leaning heavily on Gerrit Cole, and the fans who interfered with Mookie Betts. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about managing against Dave Roberts, what makes Freddie Freeman a natural hitter, if the Yankees are pitching differently to an injured Shohei Ohtani, and remembering his friend Billy Bean.
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8:38 Clown Car
20:05 Torey Lovullo
35:39 Bleacher Tweets
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Buster is in the Clown Car with Boog Sciambi, Jessica Mendoza and Eduardo Pérez following the Dodgers Game 3 win against the Yankees. The gang discusses another bomb from Freddie Freeman, vintage Walker Buehler, Los Angeles’ pitching outmatching the New York offense, Shohei Ohtani playing in pain, and how the Yankees can win Game 4. Then, Angels manager Ron Washington stops by to talk about his thoughts on Freeman having coached him for years in Atlanta, handling an elimination game as a manager, his thoughts on Aaron Judge’s slump, his biggest takeaway from the playoffs, and what we’ll see from Mike Trout in 2025.
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11:28 Clown Car
25:46 Ron Washington
45:57 Rob Manfred w/ Buster & Boog
54:34 Bleacher Tweets
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Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss what they’ll remember from Freddie Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in game 1 of the World Series, Freeman running to his dad, the status of Shohei Ohtani, and if Aaron Boone should change his lineup. Next, Freddie Freeman spoke with Buster immediately after the grand slam, and with Boog before game 2. Then, Bruce Bochy on the pressure of managerial decisions in the World Series, shrugging your shoulders over a big injury, and dealing with a struggling star in the postseason. Later, Sarah Langs was spotted by the paparazzi chatting with Juan Soto.
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6:08 Boog Sciambi
25:34 Freddie Freeman w/ Buster
27:04 Freddie Freeman w/ Boog
29:46 Bruce Bochy
43:18 Sarah Langs
49:09 Bleacher Tweets
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Jake Peavy and Buster discuss the pre-dawn buzz at Dodger Stadium, why neither team has a distinct advantage, a huge Game 1 for Gerrit Cole, which manager will be more patient with their pitching, what a World Series title could mean for Juan Soto in free agency, and Jake’s World Series pick. Then, Boog Sciambi chats with Gerrit Cole for MLB on ESPN Radio. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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4:19 Jake Peavy
20:54 Gerrit Cole w/ Boog Sciambi
25:01 Sarah Langs
31:35 Bleacher Tweets
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Reds manager Terry Francona and Buster discuss how to approach the loaded lineups of the Yankees and Dodgers, why Juan Soto has some David Ortiz in him, and why there are too many days off in the playoffs. Plus, Hembo joins to discuss the importance of Freddie Freeman, Soto's future, and the x-factors for each team in the World Series.
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4:06 Francona
19:20 Hembo
37:14 Bleacher Tweets
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Padres manager Mike Shildt and Buster discuss Mike’s relationship with Tommy Edman, picking your poison between Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, which players are good at picking up on in-game tendencies, and his baseball conversations with Juan Soto. Then, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond, and administers with week’s quiz — all with a World Series theme.
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0:00 Mike Shildt
18:20 Todd Radom
31:08 Bleacher Tweets
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Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss how many future Hall of Famers they think are facing off in the 2024 World Series. Plus, Hosmer on getting out the early jitters in a World Series, how the Juan Soto locks in with the Soto Shuffle and Shohei Ohtani continuing to leave his mark.
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0:00 Eric Hosmer
20:02 Bleacher Tweets
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