Insurance Policy: Tarik Skubal is a Dodger; Mere Hours Left Until the Trade Deadline

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Detroit Tigers trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is this move really bad for baseball? Or is this about a team looking for immortality? Plus, the Tampa Bay Rays solidify their rotation by trading for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets. The New York Yankees get a bat, securing Luis García Jr. from the Washington Nationals. The White Sox make a move for Luis Castillo in their bid to win the AL Central. And which team does Buster owe an apology? 0:00 Welcome 0:10 David Schoenfield joins 0:46 Los Angeles Dodgers land Tarik Skubal 10:41 Freddy Peralta to the Rays 12:15 Luis García Jr. to the Yankees 14:58 Luis Castillo to the White Sox 16:38 Buster apologies to the Astros EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez joins Buster Olney to discuss Hunter Greene’s name being floated on the trade market, the abundance of starting pitching available, the real reason the Los Angeles Dodgers would want Tarik Skubal, why MLB would love Skubal on the Dodgers, the Angels finally realizing they’re not close, and the Washington Nationals looking to extend Foster Griffin. Then, the voice of the New York Yankees Michael Kay stops by to discuss stirring his tea with the arm of his glasses, his food peculiarities, Yankees’ triage trade deadline strategy, the need for a right-handed catcher and a swing-and-miss reliever, why New York would be loathe to trade top prospect George Lombard Jr., and the Yankees’ rotation mowing down opposing hitters. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Alden Gonzalez joins the show 4:32 Reds Hunter Green on trade block 9:07 Starting pitching will be an available  10:20 All eyes are on Tarik Skubal 19:00 MLB secretly rooting for Skubal to the Dodgers 21:48 Foster Griffin talking contract extension with Nationals 23:22 Angels listening on players more this year 26:40 Michael Kay joins the show 27:13 Michael used the arm of his glasses to stir his tea 29:06 Michael’s terrible eating habits 30:56 Where are the best chicken tenders? 31:29 How the Yankees should approach the deadline? 34:42 Don’t trade George Lombard Jr. 36:05 Yankees can make the World Series right now 39:00 Rating Michael Kay’s weirdness 40:10 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 41:17 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Plus, what in the world should the Mariners do at the trade deadline? Then, they discuss the Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround, how Yordan Álvarez is practically perfect in every way, the Blue Jays lineup falling off a cliff, and Pete Crow-Armstrong flipping a swing-decision switch few players ever have. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about the Snakes’ sneaky turnaround. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:20 Hembo joins 4:52 Latest on Tairk Skubal 9:31 Latest on Mason Miller 14:05 Will the Mariners make a move at the deadline 17:47 Nationals’ lineup historic turnaround 20:36 Blue Jays offense falling off a cliff 22:22 Pete Crow-Armstrong making better swing decisions 26:48 Yordan Álvarez is perfect 30:55 Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo joins 42:58 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster Olney discuss how Hos has been through every trade deadline experience imaginable during his MLB career. Then, they talk about another electric afternoon from Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, Salvador Perez breaking George Brett’s home run record for the Kansas City Royals, the Red Sox and Nationals making the first big trade of the season, Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger hitting the IL, and the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2026 featuring Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran and Jeff Kent. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 3:18 Eric Hosmer joins 3:41 Hosmer’s been through it all at the deadline 9:50 Another Jacob Misiorowski marvel 11:35 Salvador Perez is the HR king in Kansas City 14:01 First big trade of deadline season 16:17 Yankees Cody Bellinger to the IL 20:15 Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, Jeff Kent inducted into the HOF 23:09 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins Buster to discuss the magic of Jacob Misiorowksi, World Series aspirations, and what the team is looking for at the traded deadline. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about the drama with MLB changing pitch clock rules for batters this week because of José Caballero, if Tarik Skubal will stay or go in Detroit and Buster’s latest intel on Padres’ closer Mason Miller. Plus, the guys decide on the perfect traded deadline fits for the Braves, Phillies, Cubs, Mariners, Red Sox, Dodgers and Yankees. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:19 Brewers manager Pat Murphy joins 2:35 Jacob Misiorowski’s mindset 4:52 Misiorowski added 30 lbs in the offseason 6:18 Monitoring Misiorowski’s pitch count 7:46 Brewers goal is to win a World Series 10:20 Pat Murphy: “We have to overachieve” 12:16 Brewers looking toward the trade deadline 15:05 Jorge Castillo joins 16:03 MLB changes a rule because of Yankees’ José Caballero 23:26 Clock is ticking on Tigers and Tarik Skubal 29:58 Buster hearing Padres’ Mason Miller will be traded 35:28 Perfect Trade Deadline Fits for… 35:28 Atlanta Braves 36:48 Philadelphia Phillies 37:52 Chicago Cubs 38:39 Seattle Mariners 39:37 Boston Red Sox 41:02 Los Angeles Dodgers 45:29 New York Yankees 47:02 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 49:28 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield joins Buster Olney to discuss the Dodgers beating the Phillies on an unusual double play, the ideal landing spot for Mason Miller, the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal decision coming due, why it’s officially time for the Blue Jays (and the Astros) to sell, and if Pete Crow-Armstrong is gaining ground on Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the glut in the American League, the Dodgers looking locked in, a future MVP in the National League, the Red Sox getting power from third, if the White Sox can dream of a World Series, and a player in the NL West who could use a little love. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 David Schoenfield joins 3:58 Dodgers win on 5-4-6-2 double play 6:22 Mason Miller to the Yankees? Or Mariners? 10:45 Tigers’ decision on Tarik Skubal coming soon 16:07 Time for the Blue Jays to sell 20:00 Red Sox dramatic turnaround 22:53 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow Armstrong for NL MVP 28:52 Hembo joins 29:07 The glut in the American League 33:25 Dodgers are locked in 38:43 Nationals James Wood on the rise 40:43 Red Sox Caleb Durbin turning the corner 43:44 White Sox Colson Montgomery’s power 45:20 White Sox dreaming of a World Series 46:36 Rockies Hunter Goodman 49:22 Bleacher Tweets Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney to discuss Boston's incredible 13-game win streak, turning them from sellers to buyers at the trade deadline. They also discuss why Shohei Ohtani's knee injury opens the door for Pete Crow-Armstrong to contend for the NL MVP race. Jesse takes us inside the White Sox war room with exclusive access as they made the No. 1 pick in the MLB Draft last week, and the reflect on the importance of Jorge Castillo's ESPN.com article about the lack of Latino representation in the MLBPA. 0:00 Top of the First 2:50 Welcome Jesse Rogers 4:30 Inside the White Sox war room making No. 1 pick 9:04 Lack of Latino representation in MLBPA 12:33 Red Sox 13-game winning streak 15:10 Ohtani's knee injury, PCA MVP? 16:52 What will the Tigers do with Tarik Skubal? 19:15 Buyers or Sellers: Blue Jays, Astros, Orioles? 21:17 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Buster Olney discuss whether the MLB All-Star Game’s “Sandlot” break was cool or a flop, how many current division leaders will hang on, the most confusing things in baseball, impactful bats that may be moved at the trade deadline, if the Padres should trade Mason Miller, x-factor deadline teams, and which impending free agents have lost and made the most money. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on his 30th-straight All-Star week, and administers the weekly quiz. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:49 Tim Kurkjian & Hembo join 2:00 Thoughts on “Sandlot” nostalgia 5:51 How many current division leaders hang on? 8:26 Ranking the most confusing things in baseball 11:50 Most impactful bats to be traded 14:46 Should the Padres trade Mason Miller? 18:59 Trade deadline x-factors 22:44 Free agents making and losing money 26:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 27:37 Todd Radom’s weekly quiz 33:15 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez joins Buster Olney to discuss Jordan Walker beating Kyle Schwarber in the 2026 Home Run Derby on his last swing, in front of a hostel Philadelphia crowd. They talk about the key to Walker’s victory in the final round, hitters struggling with the magenta balls, Philadelphia fans showing out, how to make the All-Star Game matter again, and the balance of player participation versus needing a break from the game. Then, Buster hits All-Star Game media day and chats with Mason Miller, James Wood, Ernie Clement, Ben Rice, Cody Bellinger, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson and Walker. Later, Buster answers your questions, and Jeff Passan has an about-face on the Home Run Derby format. 0:00 Welcome 3:54 Eduardo Pérez joins 22:29 Buster talks to players at ASG Media Day 27:47 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield joins Buster to hand out midseason MLB grades on the eve of the All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Which teams passed the first half of the season with flying colors, and which teams need to retake the exam? Plus, the White Sox select Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft, the AL MVP picture, and is Tarik Skubal actually the player most likely to be traded? Later, Buster talks to Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber about competing in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia. Finally, Buster answers your Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 2:30 David Schoenfield joins 4:20 Home Run Derby Picks 8:58 White Sox pick Roch Cholowsky No. 1 in MLB Draft 10:10 MLB Midseason Grades 10:12 White Sox 10:56 Brewers 11:41 Dodgers 17:03 Giants 18:20 Mets 21:48 AL MVP Candidates 22:45 Shohei Ohtani or PCA for NL MVP? 24:42 Dylan Cease for AL Cy Young? 25:22 Jacob Misiorowski running away with NL Cy Young 26:01 Contenders that need to make a move 27:46 Best player to be dealt at the deadline 30:31 Kyle Schwarber & Bryce Harper on Home Run Derby in Philadelphia 33:33 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Help people affected by the Venezuela Earthquakes. Donate at www.redcross.org/ESPN Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices