Best ESPN NL Podcasts (2025)

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP4) - The Cubs are in 1st place after the 1st month of the season 27:16

10h ago27:16

27:16

As we approach May, the #chicagocubs have proven to be one of the better teams in baseball. Atop the #nlcentral, they’ve played the toughest schedule in baseball that includes their entire season series against the #losangelesdodgers, #sandiegopadres & #arizonadiamondbacks. Despite having holes in the bullpen, 3rd base and the rotation, the #cubs o…

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Was JJ Redick Right to Play the Same Line-Up the Entire 2nd Half? 25:59

11h ago25:59

25:59

Michael Wilbon and Frank Isola discuss the Lakers, the NBA Playoffs, and the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Piggy Bank: Clown Car Declares Phillies Back; Devin Williams Out as Yankees Closer; Dansby Swanson on Oiling His Glove 41:38

1d ago41:38

41:38

The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verb…

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Hitting Conditions: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Goes Deep on Pete Crow-Armstrong; Buster Top 5 Teams; Mets Sweep Phillies 53:14

4d ago53:14

53:14

David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what sepa…

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Confidence in Lakers RESTORED? 26:06

5d ago26:06

26:06

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss whether their confidence in the Lakers was restored in their Game 2 victory over the Timberwolves, if it is over for the Grizzlies and Bucks, and the Florida Panthers’ chances of winning the Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Bobblehead: Another Wild Game at Wrigley; Mets' Hot Start; A's Promote Nick Kurtz; Reviewing Steinbrenner Field 1:12:34

6d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the…

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Major Playoff Battles & Valid Complaints In New York? 26:27

6d ago26:27

26:27

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser talk if the Knicks should have gotten more calls against the Pistons, why New York need more from KAT, a huge win for Kawhi in Denver and some heavyweight battles in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Stand Out Performances From Start Of Playoffs 26:14

7d ago26:14

26:14

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser talk why the wins by the Warriors & Thunder stood out to them on Sunday before talking which LA team has a better chance to advance past Round 1 and Cooper Flagg’s NBA potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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From His Tuchus: Fernando Tatis Jr. on His Dad’s Advice to Improve His Swing; Clown Car Hits Houston 45:59

8d ago45:59

45:59

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. The…

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NBA and NHL Playoffs Preview 26:29

10d ago26:29

26:29

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, and Colorado jersey retirements. Plus, Brian Windhorst joins the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Pickleball: Cubs Need Pitching Help; Padres at No. 1; World Series Ring 58:27

11d ago58:27

58:27

Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks a…

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ - (S3 - EP3) - An interview with former baseball executive Jim Duquette 36:57

11d ago36:57

36:57

Jim Duquette has worked in the front office of a couple of organizations in baseball and is currently a star on the MLB network. Kap and Gordon talk to him about the challenges Jed Hoyer faces with losing Justin Steele so early. The guys ask Jim who he'd be looking to acquire. They also ask him about the bullpen and who might be good trade candidat…

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Can Ashton Jeanty be the next Saquon Barkley? 26:09

11d ago26:09

26:09

Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser discuss the NBA play-in, Ashton Jeanty, and Montreal's return to the NHL playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Golden State Warriors Punch Playoff Ticket 26:31

12d ago26:31

26:31

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss whether Jimmy Butler or Steph Curry stood out more, Trae Young’s ejection, and the goal that got the Minnesota Wild into the playoffs. All that and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Emissions Test: The Clubhouse Director Greg Whiteley; Juan Soto Saying The Quiet Part; Alex Bregman What If 1:09:43

13d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating th…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

ESPN NL Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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PTI

ESPN, Tony Kornheiser, Michael Wilbon

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Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

ESPN, Buster Olney

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Cubs REKAP Podcast

David Kaplan & Gordon Wittenmyer

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Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ (S3 - EP4) - The Cubs are in 1st place after the 1st month of the season 27:16

1
Was JJ Redick Right to Play the Same Line-Up the Entire 2nd Half? 25:59

1
Piggy Bank: Clown Car Declares Phillies Back; Devin Williams Out as Yankees Closer; Dansby Swanson on Oiling His Glove 41:38

1
Hitting Conditions: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Goes Deep on Pete Crow-Armstrong; Buster Top 5 Teams; Mets Sweep Phillies 53:14

1
Confidence in Lakers RESTORED? 26:06

1
Bobblehead: Another Wild Game at Wrigley; Mets' Hot Start; A's Promote Nick Kurtz; Reviewing Steinbrenner Field 1:12:34

1
Major Playoff Battles & Valid Complaints In New York? 26:27

1
Stand Out Performances From Start Of Playoffs 26:14

1
From His Tuchus: Fernando Tatis Jr. on His Dad’s Advice to Improve His Swing; Clown Car Hits Houston 45:59

1
NBA and NHL Playoffs Preview 26:29

1
Pickleball: Cubs Need Pitching Help; Padres at No. 1; World Series Ring 58:27

1
Cubs REKAP Podcast ⚾️ - (S3 - EP3) - An interview with former baseball executive Jim Duquette 36:57

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Can Ashton Jeanty be the next Saquon Barkley? 26:09

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Golden State Warriors Punch Playoff Ticket 26:31

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Emissions Test: The Clubhouse Director Greg Whiteley; Juan Soto Saying The Quiet Part; Alex Bregman What If 1:09:43

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