Baseball’s March Madness: Padres Culture Turnaround; Remembering Pete Rose; Giants Hire Buster Posey

Hembo and Buster discuss the Mets’ exciting comeback against the Brewers in Game 3, Pete Alonso etching his name into Mets history, Terry Francona taking the Reds job, and questions and picks for each divisional series. Then, Dr. Chris Ahmad chats with Buster about his new Triple Tommy John procedure that could be a game changer for UCL injuries. Later, ESPN bigwig and Mets fanatic Pete McConville stops by to recount his night watching New York advance. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:37 Hembo 22:11 Dr. Chris Ahmad 36:50 Pete McConville 43:01 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Xavier Scruggs and Buster discuss the difference Mike Schildt has made in San Diego, the Padres’ superstars stepping up, and what’s next for Alex Bregman. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the commonality between the Royals and Padres, Xander Bogaerts pouring champagne on Buster’s head, and the the Tigers’ no-name bullpen getting it done again. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:18 Xavier Scruggs 22:08 David Schoenfield 33:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster Olney discuss the passing of Pete Rose and his legacy, how everything feels different with the Padres, a big spot for Max Fried, and their interesting day calling the Mets-Braves doubleheader. Then, Jesse Rogers talks about the Giants hiring Buster Posey, the Cardinals hiring Chaim Bloom, why both St. Louis and San Francisco need direction, and the Brewers' fifth inning implosion. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers game with notes on Michael King and the Mets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:52 Karl Ravech 26:32 Jesse Rogers 35:04 Sarah Langs 40:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Passan, Tim Kurkjian and Buster are in Bristol following the end of the MLB regular season. The guys discuss their excitement for the Mets-Braves doubleheader, no-confidence World Series picks, if they're taking the Padres no matter what in the first round, the great pitching matchups in the AL Wild Card, and which teams are kicking themselves after missing the playoffs. Today's episode if presented by Grainger! With supplies and solutions for every industry, Grainger has the right product for you.  Call, click Grainger.com, or just stop by. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:23 Jeff Passan and Tim Kurkjian in Bristol 32:50 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal and Buster discuss the environment in Detroit, when the vibe changed for the team this season, A.J. Hinch’s preparation, and being the favorite for the AL Cy Young. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the A’s final game at the Oakland Coliseum, the weather situation enveloping Mets-Braves, and the Pirates getting petty with Rowdy Tellez. Plus, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:54 Tarik Skubal 16:21 David Schoenfield 28:13 Todd Radom 40:52 Sarah Langs 49:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the eminently underrated Jose Ramirez, the numbers behind Minnesota’s free fall, David Stearns being worth every penny he earns and Vlad Jr. keeping up his end of the bargain. Then, Jake Peavy stops by to talk about his MLB player of the year, players with a flair for the dramatic, the White Sox, his favorite pitcher going into the postseason, the Yankees bullpen and the Padres. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:57 Hembo 22:30 Larry Biel torches John Fisher 27:30 Jake Peavy 46:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Cone and Buster pile into the Clown Car to discuss the Mets shutting down a Phillies celebration, Edwin Diaz making a difference, “Pete Alonso” chants, the Padres, the Brewers flying under the radar, and if Shohei Ohtani had the greatest single day for any major leaguer. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 11:55 Clown Car w/ Eduardo & Coney 30:03 Sarah Langs 38:22 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani has a historic night and blows a hole in the usual Friday podcast. Buster checks in to share his thoughts on Ohtani’s 50/50 season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Brewers winning the NL Central, crossroad moments for the Mets and Tigers, and the Orioles losing their mojo. Next, YES play-by-play voice Michael Kay stops by to talk about the pressure on the Yankees heading into the postseason, the health of the team, and Juan Soto’s future. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with Heliot Ramos and Tory Lovullo. Finally, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:26 Karl Ravech 25:57 Michael Kay 38:42 Sarah Langs 45:13 Todd Radom 54:20 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss one of the dumbest games Tim has ever seen, the state of the Padres and Astros, Victor Robles’ error on the base path and not doubting Shohei Ohtani. Then, Hembo returns from paternity leave to talk about why he’s not worried about the Phillies’ playoff seed, the wildly disappointing Giants, offseason targets for the Tigers and what exactly happened to the Orioles. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:26 Tim Kurkjian 30:41 Hembo 51:56 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss the strange controversy around Gerrit Cole and the Red Sox, Luke Weaver emerging as a star and what’s considered a successful season for Aaron Boone. Then, Nathalie Alonso stopped by to talk about her new book Call Me Roberto! Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 10:11 Mookie Betts mic’d up 12:59 Jorge Castillo 30:32 Nathalie Alonso 43:09 Sarah Langs 49:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices