How Many?: Eric Hosmer Counts Future Hall of Famers in the World Series

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." CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:34 Hembo 26:53 Todd Radom 34:52 Sarah Langs 45:27 Bleacher Tweets 53:58 Green Fields of the Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 15:36 Clown Car 29:46 Brian Snitker 44:25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 8:38 Clown Car 20:05 Torey Lovullo 35:39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 11:28 Clown Car 25:46 Ron Washington 45:57 Rob Manfred w/ Buster & Boog 54:34 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:19 Jake Peavy 20:54 Gerrit Cole w/ Boog Sciambi 25:01 Sarah Langs 31:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:06 Francona 19:20 Hembo 37:14 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Mike Shildt 18:20 Todd Radom 31:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Eric Hosmer 20:02 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A.J. Hinch and Buster discuss the priorities for a manager in the first hours after clinching a spot in the World Series, the star power between the Yankees and Dodgers, the teams lining up their pitching, what Hinch saw in Juan Soto’s at-bat, and which team has a greater home field advantage. Then, Karl Ravech talks about whether the Dodgers can slow the Yankee offense down, how they would arrange New York’s pitching, and Soto’s 10th inning home run. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and picks her World Series winner. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:53 A.J. Hinch 25:54 Karl Ravech 40:11 Sarah Langs 49: 39 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices