Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres from Seoul, Korea; Blake Snell $62 Million Deal Winners and Losers; Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss a celebrity wearing Jake’s jersey on TV, how he would fix the MLB pitching crisis, and his memories of clinching the World Series in Fenway Park. Then, Guardians play-by-play voice Tom Hamilton on the keys to Cleveland’s early season success, the franchise continuing to produce great pitching and the rest of the AL Central. Then, Sarah Langs on her favorite ballpark, Mike Trout leading the league in home runs, and if the Dodgers should considering taking Shohei Ohtani off the mound. Later, Todd Radom meets another Buster, shares this week’s Beyond the Ballpark and administers the quiz. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:02 Jake Peavy 24:22 Tom Hamilton 39:39 Sarah Langs 50:18 Todd Radom 1:00:21 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Aaron Boone’s reputation ejection, José Abreu’s impossibly bad start, the Cardinals lineup being in real trouble, and what to make of Aaron Judge early on. Then, Mike Trout calls in on his way to the ballpark to talk about being in the league for 14 years, Shohei Ohtani’s development, pitchers that are a tough out, parenting an athlete, which position the Eagles should select in the first round of the NFL Draft, and if MLB teams should be able to trade picks. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 10:02 Aaron Boone gets ejected 13:02 Hembo 36:03 Mike Trout 52:35 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Eduardo Pérez doling out shoes to a home run hitting Adolis Garcia, their thoughts on the Rangers and Braves, and the passing of longtime ESPN producer Howie Schwab. Then, Sarah Langs on Shohei Ohtani’s milestone, Elly de la Cruz’s once in a century event and Travis d’Arnaud’s three home run night. Next, Jeff Passan talks about the Astros’ continued struggles, the Mets turning it on, the Orioles offense looking “really really” good, Jackson Holliday’s struggles, Aaron Judge getting booed in Yankee Stadium, and Jeff’s theory on why Corey Seager opened up in a recent interview. Later, audio from Jeff’s interview with Seager. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:09 Clown Car w/ Karl Ravech 16:51 Sarah Langs 26:01 Jeff Passan 53:36 Passan w/ Corey Seager 57:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the best locker room players and managers they’ve covered in their careers, the NL and AL Central gaining strength, the soft bottom third of the Dodgers’ lineup, Peter Fairbanks’ salty postgame press conference, and Tim’s memories of Whitey Herzog. Then, the Pirates’ Rowdy Tellez stops by to talk about defending David Bednar after a rough outing, when he decided to jump in during the media scrum, his role models as a young player, and how good Pittsburgh can be in 2024. Next, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on Tanner Houck’s 1 hour 49 minute outing, Jack Leiter making his major league debut, the Orioles mashing home runs, and if is the best version of Mookie Betts we’ve ever seen. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:07 Tim Kurkjian 24:01 Rowdy Tellez 33:36 Todd Radom 44:49 Sarah Langs 53:08 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Mike Trout back to being Mike Trout, clear path for the Reds to make the playoffs, most unwatchable team, and the Mets’ need to rebuild their pitching pipeline. Then, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich stops by to talk about Hembo’s question on pull side hitting, how he became a power hitter, when he noticed Milwaukee’s offense coming together, and his pal Rowdy Tellez. Then, some of John Sterling’s best calls. Later, Jessica Mendoza on experiencing Jackie Robinson Day at Dodger Stadium, CJ Abrams and the Nationals having fun, and the early warts shown by the Dodgers.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:49 Hembo 25:24 Christian Yelich 37:15 The best John Sterling calls 43:35 Jessica Mendoza 55:11 Bleacher Tweets  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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