Jake Peavy, Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks Team Previews

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile in the Clown Car to discuss presenting Freddie Freeman with custom cleats, Miguel Rojas coaching up Mookie Betts, and King Coney’s plea for cooperation in handling pitching injuries. Next, Sarah Langs has numbers for the Astros, Shōta Imanaga and Garrett Crochet. Then, David Schoenfield on the Brewers’ exciting start, Jackson Holliday’s first hit, if the White Sox could be historically bad, Spencer Strider needing Tommy John, Houston’s big problems, and ugliness from the Mariners. Plus, Buster’s interview with the switcharoo fan on Sunday Night Baseball, and sound of Eduardo and Freddie. 10:17 Clown Car with Eduardo, Karl, Coney 20:30 Eduardo gives Freddie Freeman custom cleats 21:49 Sarah Langs 30:49 David Schoenfield 44:41 Buster interview the switcharoo fan on SNB 47:12 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Dodgers-Padres on Sunday Night Baseball, the Padres’ starting pitching, Shohei Ohtani’s translator Ippei Mizuhara facing federal charges, the excitement around Jackson Holliday’s major league debut and the Royals taking it to the Astros. Then, Todd Random has thoughts on the Red Sox honoring the 2004 team, the latest Beyond the Ballpark entry and the weekly quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Josh and Bo Naylor hitting home runs in the same game, and Tyler Glasnow’s 14 K outing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster leads off the podcast with the news of No. 1 MLB prospect Jackson Holliday getting called up to The Show. Then, Buster shares his thoughts on the pitching crisis facing MLB. Then, Hembo goes deep on the league’s pitching woes. Plus, his thoughts on Anthony Volpe’s hot start, José Altuve’s pursuit of 3,000 hits and Stephen Strasburg’s legacy. Later, is Tim Kurkjian buying or selling Yankees, Guardians and Marlins? 11:17 Buster on pitching injuries 17:31 Hembo 35:56 Tim Kurkjian 49:45 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez about Ronel Blanco's second straight sensational outing, the Astros’ bullpen bouncing back and major injury news across the league. Then, Sarah Langs on Garrett Crochet, the Braves sweeping the Diamondbacks, and mediating Buster’s fantasy baseball disputes. Later, Jorge Castillo talks about the latest on Gerrit Cole’s return, the MLBPA blaming the pitch clock for injuries, the Yankees’ hot start, the Mets living their worst case scenario and a rocky transition for Shohei Ohtani.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:09 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez 22:03 Sarah Langs 30:32 Jorge Castillo 51:07 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster leads off the podcast with his top-five teams in baseball through the first week of the season. Then, Karl Ravech discusses the Rangers-Astros rivalry renewing this weekend, Josh Jung’s injury, Josh Hader’s rocky start, Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodger home run, the Red Sox’s surprising start and the A’s moving to Sacramento. Then, Todd Radom returns with the first installment of his weekly feature and the quiz — including a special guest. Later, Sarah Langs on Kyle Higashioka, and the last time the Astros were on the wrong end of a no-hitter. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 0:00 Buster's Top Five Teams 5:47 Karl Ravech 27:54 Todd Radom 40:11 Sarah Langs 48:44 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Ronel Blanco’s no-hitter, the Blue Jays’ lineup looking thin, the Pirates' improved lineup, if the Red Sox could have a top rotation in the AL, Bobby Witt Jr. and Shōta Imanaga. Then, Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez talks about what he's learned from Corbin Burnes, his devastating changeup, the vibes in Baltimore and the G-Rod roll. Later, Los Angeles Dodgers organist Dieter Ruehle stops by to share a slice of his life on the keys at Dodgers Stadium. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:06 Hembo 27:52 Grayson Rodriguez 39:52 Dieter Ruehle 53:59 #BleacherTweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Cone joins Buster in the Clown Car following Sunday Night Baseball to discuss the Dodgers’ homegrown starting pitching, Mookie Betts looking for a challenge, Shohei Ohtani finding his new footing on a new team, the Cardinals, Juan Soto’s outstanding Yankee debut and the need for the ABS challenge system. Tim Kurkjian talks the Yankees sweeping the Astros in Houston, the Brewers making the Mets look silly, the Orioles’ offense, Ron Washington calling a team meeting after two games and the Pirates atop the NL Central. Later, Sarah Langs with more on Soto, and Matt Chapman.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 10:23 Clown Car 24:22 Tim Kurkjian 41:48 Sarah Langs 49:46 #BleacherTweets  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster, Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez and David Cone pile into the Clown Car to recap Opening Day. The guys discuss Justin Steele going down, the Yankees’ comeback, why the game needs Jackson Holliday, and the Rangers’ confidence. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and discovers a new name in baseball history. Next, Tim Keown on his piece on filling the hole of knowledge about who Shohei Ohtani is off the field. Later, Jorge Castillo makes his podcast debut to talk about his time spent with both New York teams in Spring Training. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast makes its TV debut on ESPN2 as Buster solicits bold predictions on the 2024 MLB season from Jeff Passan, Jake Peavy, Boog Sciambi, Kevin Pillar, Hembo and Sarah Langs. This podcast contains the full interviews from all of our guests. 2:07 Jeff Passan 12:35 Jake Peavy 24:30 Boog Sciambi 36:58 Kevin Pillar 49:18 Hembo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster Olney reacts to Shohei Ohtani’s remarks regarding gambling allegations against his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara and Baltimore Orioles sending Jackson Holliday to the minor leagues. Tim Kurkjian joins the podcast and shares stories with long time owner of the Baltimore Orioles, Peter Angelos who recently passed away. Taylor Schwink returns to the podcast to share some big news for Baseball Tonight. This Wednesday on ESPN2 at 2pm ET, the podcast will be on television! Joel Goldberg, Kansas City Royals announcer gives his Royals team preview. Next, Sarah Langs plays the numbers game. Chuck Garfien, host of the Chicago White Sox Pregame and Postgame Live gives his White Sox Team Preview. Finally, more bleacher tweets! 0:00 Latest MLB News 05:40 Tim Kurkjian  21:45 Sarah Langs  31:35 Kansas City Royals Team Preview 43:20 Chicago White Sox Team Preview 53:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices