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All five parts of “The Hader Rules” in one episode. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS :34 Part 1 6:22 Part 2 13:24 Part 3 19:53 Part 4 25:51 Part 5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster and Hembo discuss the Marlins DFAing Tim Anderson, the Giants emerging in the playoff picture, the parallels between the Cubs and Blue Jays, and the unsung Rafael Devers. Then, Jake Peavy on the passing of Orlando Cepeda, and whether the Rangers and Cubs will buy or sell at the trade deadline. Later, Nationals GM Mike Rizzo on the evolution of his four starting pitchers, James Wood's grace on the field, C.J. Abrams taking a big step forward with his offensive game, how the Nationals landed on the Padres as a trade partner for Juan Soto, and where Washington stands in the post-championship rebuild. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:18 Hembo 26:03 Jake Peavy 41:54 Mike Rizzo 56:18 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss Gunnar Henderson announcing his Home Run Derby participation on Sunday Night Baseball, the new Derby rules, and what they saw in the Orioles and Rangers this weekend. Then, Orioles broadcaster Melanie Newman stops by to talk about the team's trade deadline vibes. Later, Sarah Langs on the Brewers hitting grand slams, Aaron Judge’s last 50 games, and concern for Garrett Crochet’s innings stacking up. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:05 Clown Car with Karl Ravech 20:21 Melanie Newman 32:06 Sarah Langs 38:31 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster and Tim Kurkjian discuss if the Guardians the best overall team in baseball, the possibility that the Mets catch the Braves in the NL East, their concern for Gerrit Cole, and why the Blue Jays should continue to wait rather than sell now. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about the “collusion of efficiency” that’s hurting baseball. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ball Park & Beyond and administers the quiz. Finally, Sarah Langs on Gunnar Henderson tearing it up, the Dodgers’ record when Miguel Rojas gets a hit, and an impromptu quiz from Buster. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:09 Tim Kurkjian 23:14 Jeff Berry 37:41 Todd Radom 49:21 Sarah Langs 57:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s idea for the All-Star game, buying Nationals stock, David Stearns’ inevitable trade-deadline conundrum, and evaluating 21st-century pitchers for Hall of Fame. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to talk about the emergence of Francisco Álvarez, the Cubs’ impasse, Willie Mays’ societal impact, and who Doug would take as the best shortstop in baseball. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 15:10 Hembo 31:55 Doug Glanville 52:25 Francisco Álvarez and Eduardo Pérez 53:42 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez, David Kohn and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Mets finding their groove, the Cubs needing a jolt, impactful position players, Max Scherzer’s return, the Astros sweeping the Orioles, and their memories of Willie Mays. Then, Sarah Langs on Bailey Ober’s complete game and Paul Skenes’ latest start. Later, Jesse Rogers talks about Edwin Diaz getting tossed for sticky stuff, if the Cubs should trade for a star, and which teams in the NL should buy, hold or sell.  CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:37 Clown Car 19:53 Sarah Langs 26:31 Jesse Rogers 41:29 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster begins the show sharing his thoughts on the game at Rickwood Field. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about why teams signing young players to longterm deals isn’t actually a good idea. Next, Todd Radom considers Buster’s idea to incorporate Mays into the MLB logo, shares this week’s Ballpark and Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs on the importance of Willie Mays to her family, Mays’ four home run game, the Dodgers’ big comeback against the Rockies and who she met at Yankee Stadium this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick and Buster discuss the passing of baseball legend Willie Mays, how Bob found out about Mays’ death, the Rickwood game turning into a celebration of his life, Mays excitedly talking about being struck out by Satchel Paige, and if MLB should make Mays the logo. Then, Hembo on the Blue Jays going up in smoke, missing out on watching Mookie Betts do something historic, the Mariners burying the Rangers and Astros, and why Steven Kwan is a different hitter this season. Later, former major leaguer Cleon Jones talks about celebrating the Negro Leagues with the game at Rickwood in Birmingham, Ala., playing against Willie Mays in his first game as a Met at the Polo Grounds, meeting Hank Aaron at a school assembly, getting inner cities involved with the game, and his work in the Africatown community in Mobile. 8:52 Bob Kendrick 27:01 Hembo 41:17 Cleon Jones 59:58 Tim Kurkjian on Willie Mays for SportsCenter 1:03:49 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the Red Sox’s athleticism on display against the Yankees, New York’s bullpen needing help, Boston hoping to emerge from limbo, Gerrit Cole likely returning this week and Mookie Betts breaking his wrist. Then, David Schoenfield talks about the Mariners opening up a big lead in the AL West, Yoshinobu Yamamoto on IL, the Orioles needing another starting pitcher and if the Mets are back. Later, Sarah Langs on the most stolen bases in Red Sox history, the Diamondbacks blowing teams out, Shohei Ohtani’s long home runs at Dodger Stadium and how she’d arrange the top of the Dodger lineup. 9:46 Clown Car w/ Eduardo Pérez 18:42 David Schoenfield 29:59 Sarah Langs 38:27 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buster Olney interviews J.J. Piccolo, Executive VP and GM of the Kansas City Royals, discuss what Piccolo sees from his team this year. Then, Buster turns the mic to Jeff Berry, a longtime player agent. Berry talks about what it was like going into free agency with the number one catcher in baseball, J.T. Realmuto. Next, Sarah Langs jumps on the pod to play the Numbers Game before producer Taylor and Hembo preview the Phillies-Orioles series this weekend. Todd Radom rounds out the show with a story about Francis "Lefty" O'Doul, one of baseball's greatest ambassadors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices