Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time! They defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the series four games to one. Buster Olney is at Tropicana Field, in the radio booth with Jessica Mendoza and Boog Sciambi recapping the Brewers’ championship run. They discuss the first World Series for the franchise, Jacob Misiorowski rising to the occasion, series MVP William Contreras, Cooper Pratt raking, Pat Murphy leading the team to a title in year three, the yearlong dominance of Milwaukee, and excitement among fans. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by to talk about watching the World Series from the outside, evaluating pitchers on short rest, Aaron Ashby locking in, the Brewers playing with joy, and what sticks with him from the 2025 World Series.

0:00 Welcome

1:06 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join

1:26 Brewers win first World Series in franchise history

3:45 Jacob Misiorowski rises to the occasion

4:37 William Contreras names World Series MVP

6:22 Rookie Cooper Pratt rakes in World Series

7:18 Pat Murphy wins in 3rd year as manager

10:31 Dominant Brewers

12:11 Brewers bullpen couldn’t be touched

12:45 Excitement among Brewers fans

14:47 Blue Jays manager John Schneider stops by

15:23 One year removed from managing in a World Series

17:39 Navigating Games 3-5 in a World Series

18:57 Evaluating volunteer pitchers on short rest

23:11 Aaron Ashby’s composure

26:51 Schneider’s pregame walks to the ballpark

27:37 Managed in the greatest World Series ever

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Buster Olney is joined by Eduardo Pérez and Jessica Mendoza from the Tropicana Field radio booth to recap the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 walk-off win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the World Series. They discuss the Rays finally hitting back, when the Brewers began to unravel, both teams’ pitching situations heading into Game 5, and at what point will the Brewers start feeling pressure. Then, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stops by to talk about what he noticed when playing against the Brewers, he and Pat Murphy going way back, how the league will learn from Milwaukee, and the importance of positive clubhouse culture in making it to a World Series.

0:00 Welcome

0:03 Tampa Bay Rays walk-off Milwaukee Brewers

0:30 Eduardo Pérez & Jessica Mendoza join

1:00 Rays finally responded

2:15 Shane Drohan unable to get outs

3:05 Joey Ortiz’s error

4:25 Sorting out Rays’ Game 5 pitching

5:23 Sorting out Brewers’ Game 5 pitching

8:50 When do the Brewers start feeling pressure?

10:30 Dodgers manager Dave Roberts joins

10:58 Our guys were hungry, Brewers were starving

13:28 Brewers hitting starters

15:29 Roberts and Pat Murphy go way back

18:24 What will the league learn from Milwaukee?

20:54 Positive clubhouse culture

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Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers' Game 3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at Tropicana Field to discuss the Brewers being on the verge of the team’s first World Series title, the eight-run fifth inning, Milwaukee dominating the Rays’ starting pitching, and if the series will end in a sweep. Then, Giants manager Tony Vitello stops by to talk about recruiting Aaron Ashby, the Brewers’ true team offense, Cooper Pratt and Junior Caminero. Later, Todd Radom stops by to breakdown the World Series participants’ logos.

0:00 Welcome

0:21 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, lead series 3-0

4:17 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez join from The Trop

4:26 Brewers dominate Game 3

5:15 Milwaukee’s 8-run 5th inning

6:32 Brewers dominating star starting pitchers

8:40 William Contreras in his bag

9:39 Brandon Woodruff makes appearance

11:32 Will the Brewers sweep the Rays?

13:02 Giants manager Tony Vitello joins

14:52 Recruiting Aaron Ashby

18:20 Brewers true team offense

20:32 Cooper Pratt’s game-winning hit in Game 2

22:09 Junior Caminero’s leadership

24:48 Managing against Pat Murphy

26:40 Managing against Kevin Cash

29:08 Todd Radom on the Brewers & Rays logos

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Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Then, Boog Sciambi and Jessica Mendoza join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss another Brewers comeback win, Pat Murphy deftly managing his bullpen, Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt’s heroics, and Freddy Peralta facing his old team. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:25 Buster with Sal Frelick postgame on the field

1:54 Recap: Brewers beat Rays to take 2-0 World Series lead

7:46 Boog Sciambi & Jessica Mendoza join

8:09 Pat Murphy sticks with Aaron Ashby

11:00 Brewers grinding out at-bat to fuel comeback

13:24 Sal Frelick hits game-tying home run

15:47 Cooper Pratt is the Game 2 hero

16:30 Freddy Peralta facing former team in Game 3

18:28 Bleacher Tweets

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Buster Olney recaps the Milwaukee Brewers Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series. Boog Sciambi and Eduardo Pérez join Buster in the radio booth at American Family Field to discuss the dramatic end to Game 1, the differences in bullpens, the top of the Brewers’ lineup, Christian Yelich’s triple and Jacob Misiorowski pitching five innings. Then, Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins Buster to scout the Rays and Brewers, talking about what it’s like to manage against Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash, and handling pressure in the World Series. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:32 Recap: Brewers beat Rays, take 1-0 series lead

3:39 Boog Sciambi & Eduardo Pérez from American Family Field

3:48 Dramatic ending to Game 1

5:41 Huge difference in the bullpens

6:23 Brewers Aaron Ashby continues dominance

7:15 Rays Steven Matz issues 3 walks

8:20 Top of Milwaukee’s lineup delivered

9:31 William Contreras takes advantage of Rays base running

12:23 Christian Yelich triples in first WS AB

13:28 AmFam was rocking

11:06 Jacob Misiorowski’s 5-inning start

14:35 Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch joins

15:29 Managing against Rays Kevin Cash

16:22 Managing against Brewers Pat Murphy

20:45 Chandler Simpson is a headache

23:32 Rays starting rotation in the World Series

26:55 Junior Caminero’s start power

28:47 Handling World Series pressure

31:43 Bleacher Tweets

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WORLD SERIES RECAPS UP THE MORNING AFTER GAMES

Buster Olney previews the 2026 World Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays. Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering and Rays play-by-play voice Andy Freed join Buster to discuss their pennant-clinching calls, keys to the World Series, Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero, their late-broadcast partners Bob Uecker and Dave Wills, World Series fever gripping Milwaukee and Tampa Bay, and the similarities between Brewers manager Pat Murphy and Rays manager Kevin Cash. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Hembo stops by to talk about salary cap architect Hal Steinbrenner and the latest on the MLB labor negotiations, the most impressive thing about Rays’ run, if there is reason to worry ahead of Misiorowski’s Game 1 start, the differing pitching strategy between the teams, home field advantages, and World Series predictions.

0:00 Welcome

1:10 Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering & Rays broadcaster Andy Freed

1:31 Calling a team on a World Series run

6:20 World Series key for Milwaukee

7:59 World Series key for Tampa Bay

10:40 Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero

12:37 Freed remembers longtime Rays announcer Dave Wills

15:53 Levering remembers Hall of Famer Bob Uecker

19:40 World Series fever in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay

23:52 Brewers manager Pat Murphy is a character

25:09 Rays manager Kevin Cash is Tampa Bay man

28:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

30:19 Hembo joins

31:52 Latest on MLB labor talks

36:12 Most impressive thing about Rays run

39:03 Jacob Misiorowski in Game 1

41:27 Pitching strategies

43:46 Historically good home teams

45:59 Brewers, Rays economically efficient

48:35 World Series predictions

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WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22)

NEW EPISODE AFTER EVERY WORLD SERIES GAME

Jesse Rogers is at Tropicana Field, chatting with Buster after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, advancing to the World Series. They discuss Junior Caminero’s moment, Yandy Diaz’s leadership, another appearance from Fastball Freddy Peralta, keys to a Rays-Milwaukee Brewers World Series, and what to make of the New York Yankees’ announcement that Aaron Boone is returning. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:20 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, advance to World Series

6:07 Jesse Rogers joins from The Trop

7:43 Junior Caminero’s moment

8:38 Yandy Diaz’s coup de grâce

9:26 Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP

10:46 Key moment: Richie Palacios at-bat

11:56 Chandler Simpson creates chaos

13:17 Cleveland Guardians’ season is over

15:36 Keys to Rays-Brewers World Series

19:18 Will Freddy Peralta pitch in Milwaukee?

21:11 Aaron Boone back as New York Yankees manager

22:11 Bleacher Tweets

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Eduardo Pérez is wheeling his one-man clown car around Progressive Field when joining Buster Olney to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. They discuss how Drew Rasmussen controlled the strike zone with three different fastballs, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda stepping up, Junior Caminero looking eager and overwhelmed, Taylor Walls’ defense, if baseball will be played in Cleveland again in 2026, whether the week off for the Milwaukee Brewers will help or hurt them before the World Series, and the conversations that will be had between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:30 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, lead ALCS 3-2

4:16 Eduardo Pérez joins

4:30 Drew Rasmussen dominates

7:30 Rasmussen’s three effective fastballs

10:34 Top of the Rays lineup

12:44 Junior Caminero

15:03 Taylor Walls’ defensive inspiration

18:43 Guardians ALCS Game 6 outlook

20:14 Brewers are off for almost a week

22:03 Could Shohei Ohtani move to the bullpen?

24:31 Bleacher Tweets

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David Vassegh and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to punch their ticket to the World Series. The guys discuss the Brewers thoroughly drumming the Dodgers, Milwaukee’s vicious bullpen, a tough offseason awaiting Los Angeles. Then, Eduardo Pérez is one man clown car on the streets of Cleveland as he meets Guardians fan who has a message for Buster. Plus, he talks about the Guardians taking a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS after a 3-1 Game 3 victory. Petey Halpin’s big home run and bat flip, Gavin Williams with another stellar start, potential bad weather for Game 4, pressure on the Rays, and José Ramírez’s confidence. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.

0:00 Welcome

0:47 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers, advance to World Series

4:32 Recap: Guardians beat Rays, lead ALCS 2-1

6:11 David Vassegh joins

6:37 Dodgers dynasty is over

7:54 Buster: They got their a** kicked

8:55 Dodgers emotionally, physically drained

10:29 Brewers bullpen is vicious

11:47 Tough offseason decisions await

13:52 Questions facing Shohei Ohtani

17:05 Labor talks loom

18:30 Will Tarik Skubal stay in L.A.?

19:09 Eduardo Pérez is a one man clown car

20:08 Petey Halpin’s big home run

21:23 Pete Halpin’s bat flip

22:24 Gavin Williams doesn’t mess around

23:52 Guardians bullpen is a force

25:00 Potential bad weather for Game 4

26:02 ALCS Game 4 preview

26:59 Pressure is on the Rays

28:18 José Ramírez’s confidence

32:01 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

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David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 3-0 NLCS lead. They discuss Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hitting back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell, Jackson Chourio’s first pitch jack, if Dave Roberts made the right move keeping Snell in the game, and whether the Dodgers are more banged up than we think. Then, Eric Hosmer stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani avoiding the bench, the Guardians-Rays ALCS shifting to Cleveland and moving up first pitch due to weather, and the postseason grind as a player.

0:00 Welcome

0:25 NLCS Game 3 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers

4:20 David Schoenfield joins

4:35 Brewers a win away from World Series

6:30 Jake Bauers cementing legacy

8:06 Jackson Chourio’s star keeps rising

10:17 Did Blake Snell stay in too long?

12:55 Brewers defense shines

14:07 Robert Gasser is precise

14:53 Dodgers more banged up than we think?

17:49 Eric Hosmer joins

20:15 Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup

24:34 ALCS Game 3 Preview: Guardians-Rays

30:30 Postseason grind as a player

33:11 Dealing with outside influences

36:38 Bleacher Tweets

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Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney are in the Tropicana Field press box following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1. They get into Freddy Peralta throwing heat all night, José Ramírez’s critical defensive error, and if weather will impact ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland. Then, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols stops by to talk about what he’s seeing in Shohei Ohtani during his postseason struggles, if this is the Brewers’ breakthrough year, and Junior Caminero.

0:00 Welcome

0:44 Shohei Ohtani will play in NLCS Game 3

1:58 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, tie ALCS 1-1

3:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop

3:54 Fastball Freddy Peralta

7:36 José Ramírez’s critical mistake

10:33 How to describe José Ramírez’s walk?

12:08 Possible bad weather in Cleveland?

14:11 Albert Pujols joins

16:48 What Pujols sees in Ohtani’s injury

25:00 Is this the Brewers’ breakthrough year?

28:25 José Ramírez’s swagger

33:02 ALCS prediction

34:09 Chip on Junior Caminero’s shoulder

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney chat after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. They discuss the Brewers’ bullpen dominating, knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game early, William Contreras coming up big, and if they would bench Shohei Ohtani. Then, Buster and Jesse Rogers are in The Trop press box following the Cleveland Guardians’ surprising 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. They get into José Ramírez’s continuing tear, the Guardians finding a home run ball, Cleveland’s trade deadline acquisitions making an impact, and whether ALCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Rays.

0:00 Welcome

0:24 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers

4:30 Recap: Guardians beat Rays

5:54 Tim Kurkjian joins

6:20 Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead

7:10 Milwaukee bullpen is nails

10:32 Jake Bauers’ 12 pitch AB vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto

15:03 William Contreras comes up big

15:44 Kurkjian thinks it can still go 7 games

17:35 Would you bench Shohei Ohtani?

20:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop

21:02 Guardians surprise Rays, take 1-0 ALCS lead

22:48 José Ramírez continues tear

23:49 Cleveland’s bullpen, diversifying offense

26:00 ALCS Game 2 preview: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta

27:25 Guardians’ trade deadline additions

28:22 Junior Caminero OK after collision

29:46 Must win for the Rays?

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David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. They discuss Brice Turang’s early home run, a mediocre day from Jacob Misiorowski, the Dodgers failing to hit with runners in scoring position, the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland lining up its pitching, and Junior Caminero being the key to the whole series. Then, Paul “Hembo” Hembekides stops by to talk about the Guardians taking down the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS, José Ramírez powering the Guardians, the Rays’ home field advantage, and ALCS and NLCS predictions.

0:00 Welcome

0:31 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1

3:29 David Schoenfield joins the show

3:41 Brewers 1-0 lead over Dodgers

4:30 Brice Turang’s early home run

5:20 Jacob Misiorowski’s mediocre day

7:05 Brewers depth shined

10:33 Dodgers offensive struggles

14:47 Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians ALCS preview

16:55 Guardians lining up pitching

19:29 Ties between Rays-Guardians

20:41 Junior Caminero is the ALCS key player

21:53 Hembo joins

22:33 Guardians defeat White Sox in ALDS

25:26 Rays are well-rested for Guardians

27:00 José Ramírez powered Guardians

28:20 Rays home field advantage

30:47 Brewers-Dodgers are best teams in baseball

33:51 Brewers-Dodgers predictions

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Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney from Rate Park following the Cleveland Guardians’ Game 4 win over the Chicago White Sox, forcing Game 5 in the ALDS. The guys discuss the 15 combined pitchers used in Game 4, another huge night from José Ramírez, and the White Sox on the ropes after starting the series 2-0. Then, Alden Gonzalez stops by after watching Brewers-Padres in San Diego. They talk about the Padres falling short again, the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, what’s next for the New York Yankees, and the radical changes proposed by MLB as labor discussions continue with the players. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:29 Guardians beat White Sox, force ALDS Game 5

4:07 Jesse Rogers joins

4:37 Guardians come back 0-2

5:20 15 combined pitchers used

7:02 18th and final game between these teams

9:00 White Sox will need pitching answers

10:00 José Ramírez with another huge night

11:01 White Sox now on the ropes

12:03 Winner advances to play Rays in ALCS

13:08 Alden Gonzalez joins

13:26 Brewers beat Padres in tight NLDS

15:10 Padres fall short again

20:41 Dodgers-Brewers NLCS preview

26:27 Yankees swept by Rays, what’s next for New York?

31:09 MLB proposes 154-game regular season

36:19 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game

38:53 Bleacher Tweets

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Jessica Mendoza joins Buster Olney following the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminating the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. They discuss Andy Pages’ critical hit, the Dodger bullpen passing its first test, the potential NLCS starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and the Braves’ 2026 season. Then, Jesse Rogers joins from Rate Field to talk about the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS. They get into the atmosphere at the ballpark, José Ramírez tearing it up, Jo Adell sparking the team, and a lookahead to Game 4. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:33 Brewers advance to NLCS

1:02 Dodgers advance to NLCS

1:58 Rays advance to ALCS

4:47 Guardians force ALDS Game 4

5:30 Jessica Mendoza joins

5:48 Dodgers defeat Braves in NLDS

6:35 Andy Pages pivotal hit

8:05 Dodgers bullpen looked good

9:08 Yoshinobu Yamamoto ultimate foxhole guy

10:44 Potential Dodgers NLCS rotation

12:26 Shohei Ohtani struggles

13:14 Successful season for the Braves?

14:15 Jesse Rogers joins

14:52 Guardians beat White Sox

16:02 Tough day for White Sox bullpen

17:13 José Ramírez tore it up

18:22 Jo Adell sparked the Guardians rally

19:58 Cade Smith pitches two innings

21:46 Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 4 preview

17:58 Bleacher Tweets

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David Vassegh and Buster Olney discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers securing a 2-1 NLDS lead over the Atlanta Braves, October Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most trustworthy player on the Dodger roster, Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta, Shohei Ohtani not looking right, and the pressure on Ronald Acuña Jr. Then, White Sox GM Chris Getz stops by to talk about leaning on the bullpen, manager Will Venable thriving, and the sensational Munetaka Murakami. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Welcome

0:26 Padres beat Brewers 4-3

3:14 Dodgers beat Braves, 3-1

5:23 David Vassegh joins

5:40 Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt

9:52 Origins of October Kiké

11:56 Yoshinobu Yamamoto in command

14:21 Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta

15:30 Shohei Ohtani doesn’t look right

19:04 Pressure on Ronald Acuńa Jr.

20:47 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins

22:47 Leaning on the bullpen

24:49 Non-existent starting pitching

27:47 Will Venable thriving

30:18 Who is the unofficial mascot?

33:03 Munetaka Murakami is a sensation

36:34 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney from Tropicana Field to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays taking advantage of a disastrous defensive performance from the New York Yankees to secure a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS. Then, the guys get into the Chicago White Sox’s fourth straight win and a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Guardians. Later, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers roughing up Mason Miller, if the Padres can get back into the NLDS, if the Los Angeles Dodgers will win another postseason game, the Atlanta Braves starting Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamato, and Shohei Ohtani not playing at 100%.

0:00 Welcome

0:47 White Sox-Guardians recap

1:43 Rays-Yankees recap

4:52 Tim Kurkjian joins the show

5:10 Rays beat Yankees 5-2

6:30 Yankees' defensive issues

8:54 Yankees game 3 adjustments

11:29 Max Fried to start

12:07 White Sox beat Guardians 4-3

15:45 Jesse Rogers joins the show

16:00 Brewers on the verge of NLCS

16:30 Jackson Chourio’s walk-off

18:14 Mason Miller roughed up

22:05 Can the Padres get back in the NLDS?

24:10 Braves-Dodgers Game 3

24:30 Will the Dodgers win another playoff game?

25:41White Sox winning with regular starting rotation

26:49 Shohei Ohtani not 100%

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David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss a dramatic weekend in Milwaukee as the Brewers take a 2-0 series lead in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres after a Jackson Chourio walk-off and a Ty France home run that should’ve been. Plus, the Atlanta Braves bullpen game gamble pays off as they tie the series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the White Sox are in a good spot against the Cleveland Guardians after taking a 1-0 lead in the ALDS, and which playoff team has the best home field advantage. Then, YES Network’s Michael Kay looks back on the Tampa Bay Rays’ Game 1 win over the New York Yankees, and ahead to Cam Schlittler taking the ball in Game 2.

0:00 Welcome

0:38 Brewers walk-off Padres, lead 2-0

4:02 David Schoenfield joins

4:33 Gary Sanchez set up Jackson Chourio

8:33 Ty France hits the roof, Padres robbed?

12:10 Braves beat Dodgers, tie series 1-1

16:53 Michael Harris II comes up big

18:32 White Sox lead Guardians 1-0

19:35 Best home field advantage in the playoffs?

24:55 Michael Kay joins

25:13 Rays beat Yankees, lead 1-0

25:33 Drew Rasmussen dominates

28:11 Aaron Judge left off ALDS roster

31:01 Cam Schlittler to start Game 2

32:51 No surprise the Rays are this good

34:59 Young players producing for Yankees

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Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss the fallout from the Philadelphia Phillies losing to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card, including who will manage the team in 2027, if their window is closed, and whether Trea Turner should change positions. Then, the guys answer defining questions and identify the defining players in all four NLDS and ALDS series.

0:00 Welcome

0:46 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides joins

2:38 Is the Phillies window closed?

5:04 Should Trea Turner be moved to the OF?

6:48 NLDS & ALDS defining players, questions

7:18 Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox

11:02 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

15:25 Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

19:23 Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Atlanta Braves defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card to advance to the NLDS, if the Phillies’ window is closing, how the Braves will manage their pitching staff against the Los Angeles Dodgers, why Brewers-Padres may prove to be the most exciting divisional series, the Guardians and White Sox going at it in the ALDS, who has the advantage in Yankees-Rays, and what the heck happened to the Red Sox after their mid-season turnaround. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.

0:00 Welcome

0:17 Tim Kurkjian joins

1:19 Braves beat Phillies, advance to NLDS

2:04 Ray Kerr October hero

3:59 Phillies start Aaron Nola

6:03 Michael Harris II’s big home run

7:23 Chris Sale closes the game

8:31 Who will manage the Phillies in 2027?

10:19 Phillies window closing?

13:13 NLDS preview: Braves-Dodgers

18:15 NLDS preview: Brewers-Padres

20:01 ALDS preview: White Sox-Guardians

21:34 ALDS preview: Yankees-Rays

28:00 What happened to the Red Sox?

30:16 Numbers Game with Sarah Langs

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