Best Francisco Rodriguez Jr Podcasts (2024)

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Mariners Sweep The Mets, Eduardo Peréz and Francisco Lindor and a Special Numbers Game 38:00

23h ago38:00

38:00

In this latest episode of Baseball Tonight, Buster shares the latest news around the league and we get a chance to hear some of the best sounds from Sunday’s games, including Victor Robles’s reaction to Jorge Polanco’s home run. Eduardo Peréz, Karl Ravech, David Cone and Buster hop in the clown car after the Mariners sweep the Mets. Eduardo Peréz a…

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The Dog Days of August: The White Sox Might be the Worst; Pitchers are Getting Better; Nice Tweets Keep on Coming 1:06:34

4d ago1:06:34

1:06:34

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Chicago White Sox and the American League MVP race. Sarah Langs talks about the MVP race and reacts to Nice Tweets. Then, Todd Radom goes into the MLB jersey situation and reveals this weeks Ballpark and Beyond. Later Trevor May and Buster Discuss the Intricacies of Major League pitching. CALL THE SHOW: 404-406-8…

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To Pitch or Not to Pitch?: Jackson Chourio is the Real Deal; Brad Ausmus Remembers Billy Bean; Freddie Freeman’s Emotional Return 1:10:25

7d ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Hembo and Buster discuss Jackson Chourio being everything we were promised, whether or not to pitch to Aaron Judge and hilarious White-Sox-are-terrible stats. Then, Brad Ausmus remembers his friend Billy Bean. Next, Jessica Mendoza on Freddie Freeman’s return to the Dodgers and how her sister could make Little League World Series history. Later, Bo…

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Poem About a Slider: Pitching Ninja on the League’s Best Stuff; Jesse Rogers from Wrigley; Numbers Game with Bobby Witt Jr. 55:40

8d ago55:40

55:40

Jesse Rogers and Buster chat from Wrigley Field about Jesse telling Tommy Pham he was traded, how two good weeks can change the perspective on your season, the Cubs’ playoff chances, and if the Phillies or Dodgers can be caught. Then, Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman talks about how he would handle Garrett Crochet, Ben Joyce’s 104.7 mph pitch, and the b…

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Everything’s Personal: Crochet is Trade Deadline Winner; Prospects on the Move; Special Edition of Numbers Game 1:02:52

12d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Sarah Langs and Buster get special assist for The Numbers Game. Jeff Berry and Buster talk about why Garrett Crochet, Chris Getz and White Sox are actually trade deadline winners. Then, Kiley McDaniel on if Crochet should be shut down now and which high-end prospects moved at the deadline. Plus, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and admi…

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Jabs, Not Haymakers: 2024 MLB Trade Deadline 1:03:32

15d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Buster, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield convene in Bristol to recap the trade deadline, giving out 1-10 ratings for a bevy of teams. Then, Hembo on the Orioles distancing themselves in the AL, the Rays taking advantage of the market, Padres having the inside track for NL’s top Wild Card spot, and Peter Bendix acing his first test as Marlins GM. …

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Fresh As a Daisy: Recapping Trades from the Weekend 1:01:26

16d ago1:01:26

1:01:26

David Cone, Karl Ravech and Buster check-in from the Clown Car to talk about the Yankees trading forJazz Chisholm, the tired Red Sox, Dave Dombrowski making moves, the Padres’ potential and Garrett Crochet’s demands. Next, Buster talks to the newest Yankee, Jazz Chisholm. Then, Jeff Passan stops by to discuss the where the Dodgers are pre-trade dea…

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Not Just a A No-Hitter: Dylan Cease’s No No; Buster’s Top 5; Jake Peavy; Alex Cora Extended 53:30

19d ago53:30

53:30

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss Dylan Cease’s no-hitter, the Padres looking dangerous, Mason Miller breaking his pinky, and the Yankees and Orioles in dire need of pitching. Then, Todd Radom shares his thoughts on Alex Cora’s extension, reveals this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs has more numbers on Cease’s his…

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Go In or Go Out: Red Sox Must Buy; How “The Posey Rule” Happened; Sassy Craig Counsell 1:06:19

21d ago1:06:19

1:06:19

Hembo and Buster discuss potential moves for the Red Sox, Pirates, Mariners, Padres and Diamondbacks. Then, former agent Jeff Berry talks about his involvement in the “Posey Rule.” Later, Jesse Rogers talks about his “swinging for the lake” comment in a Cubs’ postgame presser, if the Cubs will gut their bullpen, the amount of work the White Sox nee…

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Sales is a Sport: Unleashing Your Inner Champion with Hector Morales-Negron, Director of Mental Performance and International Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates 59:15

23d ago59:15

59:15

Join us for an inspiring episode with Dr. Hector Morales-Negron, a pioneer in applied performance psychology and the Director of Mental Performance and International Development for the Pittsburgh Pirates. From his early days as a non-English speaking private in the U.S. Army to retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel and Academy Professor at West Point, …

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Unmatched Toughness: Ohtani’s 473 Foot Blast; Hall of Fame Inductions; Julio Rodríguez’s ankle injury 55:22

23d ago55:22

55:22

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Karl Ravech are in the Clown Car chatting about Shohei Ohtani’s moonshot, the Dodgers sweeping the Red Sox, the Pirates, and every team being in “win now” mode. Then, Alden Gonzalez discusses the Dodgers chasing high end talent at the trade deadline, if we’ll see Yoshinobu Yamamoto again this season, and the Ha…

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My Confessions: Bad Preseason Predictions; Draft Recap; Ballpark & Beyond 58:54

26d ago58:54

58:54

Hembo and Buster confess their sins and atone for their poor preseason predictions. Plus, Hembo has a raft of bold second half predictions for Julio Rodriguez, the Twins and the Pirates. Then, Kiley McDaniel stops by to recap the draft and discuss which teams currently have the most prospect capital. Later, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & …

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LIVE: At the All-Star Game in Dallas 51:45

28d ago51:45

51:45

Buster, Jeff Passan and Karl Ravech convened in front of a live audience the morning of the All-Star Game to discuss the national anthem heard across the country, what tweaks could be made to Home Run Derby format, the maturity of Paul Skenes, and why the Astros and Red Sox need to add at the trade deadline. Plus, ESPN Radio’s Michelle Smallmon tal…

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Timed and Untimed: 2024 Home Run Derby Recap 36:01

1M ago36:01

36:01

Buster, Eduardo Pérez and Sarah Langs convene for a post-Home Run Derby edition of the Clown Car from Globe Life Field. They discuss Teoscar Hernández's Derby triumph and the moment that changed the whole competition. Plus, Buster was on the field pregame chatting with Cole Ragans, Jarren Duran, Bruce Bochy, CC Sabathia and Buck Britton. CALL THE B…

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Splinker: Paul Skenes Pitches 7 No-Hit Innings; Draft Preview; Ballpark & Beyond 53:17

1M ago53:17

53:17

Sarah Langs joins the show following Paul Skenes’ seven innings of no-hit baseball and plays The Numbers Game. Then, Kiley McDaniel on the evolution of Skenes’ pitching and a lookahead to Sunday’s MLB Draft. Later, Todd Radom has this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers this week’s quiz. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 E…

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Summering at the Lake 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies’ needs, the greatness of a healthy Chris Sale, whom Hembo would vote for AL Cy Young, and his all-time dream Home Run Derby field. Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by to talk about his all-time Home Run Derby field, and the level of desperation facing the Braves, Dodgers, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox and Yankees heading tow…

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Sales is a Sport: Mastering Mental Fortitude with Francisco Rodriguez, Mental Performance Coordinator and Mental Skills Coach Skills for the San Francisco Giants 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Francisco Rodriguez, a trailblazer in mental performance within professional sports. Currently serving as the Mental Performance Coordinator and Mental Skills Coach for the San Francisco Giants, Francisco previously excelled as the Assistant Mental Performance Coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. His dedica…

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Crowded Car 51:21

1M ago51:21

51:21

Eduardo Pérez and Buster chat from the Clown Car about Kutter Crawford getting ahead of hitters, the Red Sox exceeding expectations, Luis Gil bouncing back ins a loss, and why Paul Skenes should start in the All-Star Game. Then, Jorge Castillo on who he thinks got snubbed from the ASG, the Yankees needing to raise the floor, if Kodai Senga can retu…

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The Hader Rules 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

All five parts of “The Hader Rules” in one episode. CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM 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…

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Scary Athletic Abilities 1:09:59

1M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

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 …

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Sales is a Sport: Unleashing Peak Performance with Oscar Gutierrez, Mental Skills Coordinator for the Boston Red Sox 53:09

1M ago53:09

53:09

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Oscar Gutierrez, a distinguished expert who has made remarkable contributions in both sports and business. Oscar's journey is inspiring. During his PhD studies, he worked closely with Division 1 swimmers, divers, and tennis players, partnering with top collegiate and Olympic athletes. In 2015, he transi…

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Chief Clown 51:49

1M ago51:49

51:49

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, …

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Wilted Sheep 1:09:37

2M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

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, …

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R.A.W. "Spiritual Burnout" - 011 52:26

2M ago52:26

52:26

Spiritual Burnout... Its either presented as a "normal" struggle while walking with the Lord, or as a sign your not a "good" Christian. Both of which are the absolutely extreme. The reality is, Spiritual Burnout is something we were never meant to expereince in a relationship with Jesus Christ. But that doesn't mean we still dont. In this episode, …

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Entertainment Product 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

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 t…

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Muddle in the Middle 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

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 …

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Baseball’s Jerry West 55:49

2M ago55:49

55:49

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, Sa…

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None Greater: Celebrating Willie Mays 1:14:29

2M ago1:14:29

1:14:29

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…

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Sales is a Sport: The Power of a Mental Performance Coach with Josh Kozuch, Process and Development Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of mental performance with Josh Kozuch, the Process & Development Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays. With a rich background as a Mental Skills Coach for professional baseball organizations and advanced degrees in sport, exercise, and performance psychology, Josh shares his expertise on enhancing pe…

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Landscape-Shifting Weekend 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

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, t…

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A Fight For All Catchers 1:14:10

2M ago1:14:10

1:14:10

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 po…

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R.A.W. "Secret Sin" - 010 1:09:22

2M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

Are you concealing a habit, a lifstyle or routine of sinful behavior? If so, understand that there is true freedom in the name of Jesus! In todays podcast we are joined with a guest from the @We_areUncomMen minsitry, to take a deep dive on the dangers of a life in secret sin. How it cultivates destruction and misalignment in your relationship with …

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Born in Bournemouth 1:13:28

2M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Tim’s trip to the London Series and Bryce Harper’s soccer slide. Plus, they play a game of Stable Condition, Life Support or Gone with the Rangers, Astros, Mariners, Blue Jays, Rays and Braves. Then, Hembo and Taylor chat from the New York office about Aaron Judge’s historic performance, Fernando Tatis Jr. emerging a…

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Yankee Stadium 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

The podcast hits the road with a stop in Yankee Stadium for Sunday Night Baseball. First, Buster, Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Pérez park the Clown Car in the broadcast booth at Yankee Stadium to recap the series between New York and Los Angeles. Then, Jorge Castillo provides an injury update on Gerrit Cole. Later, David Vassegh on the Dodge…

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Power On Power 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Jake Peavy and Buster discuss an epic pitching matchup on Sunday Night Baseball between Luis Gil and the Yankees against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers. Then, the final episode in "The Hader Rules" saga. Next, Todd Radom shares week's Ballpark & Beyond and administers the quiz. Later, Sarah Langs plays an excruciating edition of The Numbers Game. An…

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Baseball Poetry 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Hembo and Buster discuss if the Dodgers need another bat to win a title, how Guardians’ lineups have gone from liability to asset, disastrous starts from Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, and Tucupita Marcona getting a lifetime MLB ban for betting on baseball. Then, Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins stops by to talk about his return to Philadelph…

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Meet Brandon Crawford 1:09:18

2M ago1:09:18

1:09:18

CALL THE BLEACHER TWEETS VOICEMAIL LINE: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BLEACHERTWEETS@GMAIL.COM REACH THE SHOW ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss famous “welcome to the league” moments in baseball, the Padres losing Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove, the Yankees feeling dominant, and Shohei Ohtani appearing momentarily mortal. Then, S…

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All Hands Off Deck 1:17:46

3M ago1:17:46

1:17:46

Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Mets spiraling, Angel Hernandez retiring and Sunday Night Baseball between Cardinals-Phillies. Then, Hembo talks about MLB incorporating the Negro Leagues’ statistics and the loss of Ronald Acuña Jr. for the season. Next, Eric Hosmer on finally filing retirement papers and the Royals’ 100-win pace. Later, episode …

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Basic Training with Paul Skenes 58:57

3M ago58:57

58:57

Paul Skenes and Buster discuss how Skenes transitioned out of hitting at LSU, handling media attention, his freshman year at the Air Force Academy and the first time he hit triple digits on the radar gun. Next, episode two of The Hader Rules. Then, Cubs manger Craig Counsell offers his perspective on Josh Hader’s usage rules and his contract with t…

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Equitable Outcome 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Josh Hader’s former agent Jeff Berry joins Buster for the first part of their conversation about a contentious arbitration hearing with the Brewers that inspired Hader’s usage rules. Next, Eduardo Pérez discusses the Cardinals standing at the crossroads, MLB looking into catcher interference, having an eye on the Astros and relievers needing protec…

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Antiquated Arbitration System 53:39

3M ago53:39

53:39

Hembo and Buster discuss Buster’s article on Josh Hader establishing usage rules after an ugly arbitration loss with the Brewers, why valuing saves as the currency for relievers is obsolete, Gunnar Henderson’s Cal Ripken-like start, and why Edwin Diaz has lost it. Then, Xavier Scruggs talks about how teams are using the Apple Dugout App, his though…

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Sales is a Sport: Training Your Mind and Controlling Your Thoughts with Kellen Lee, Mental Skills Coach for the Seattle Mariners 42:57

3M ago42:57

42:57

Javier and Kellen draws a parallel between sales and sports, highlighting that both require mental toughness and consistent training. They emphasize the value of a mental skills coach in helping sales professionals optimize their performance by training their minds to work for them, not against them. Just as you would train your physical or sales s…

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R.A.W. "The Purpose of Singleness" - 009 1:33:36

3M ago1:33:36

1:33:36

If God never gives you a spouse or family... Is a relationship with Him alone enough for you? In this episode Special Guest Dre and I discuss the harsh realities of this question being truly lived out. Get ready for a truly authentic take on relationships within the body of Christ and how we can sometimes prefer a Godly spouse, over a relationship …

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Welcome to Hitting Quota! 1:06

3M ago1:06

1:06

Welcome to Hitting Quota podcast, where we dive deep into the mental game of sales. I'm Javier Carrillo Jr., a former athlete who has used years of experience building mental toughness on the baseball field to achieve peak performance on the sales floor. Join me on a journey beyond traditional metrics as we explore the mindsets of high-performance …

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Living Baseball 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Yu Darvish the craftsman, the Phillies beating the crap out of bad teams, if they’re worried about the Braves’ offense yet, the Guardians sweeping the Twins, and William Contreras’ emergence. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about his cousin, Luis Vázquez, getting called up to the Cubs, Edwin Diaz’s toasted confidence, Aaro…

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The Sphinx 53:07

3M ago53:07

53:07

Tim Kurkjian and Buster examine the to-do lists for the Orioles, Yankees, Mets, Cardinals and Padres. Then, Sarah Langs stops by to talk about the best game she’s ever seen in person, Baltimore avoiding a sweep, Jackson Chourio, mld the current holder of the iron man streak. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly …

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Marcus Semien’s “162 Mentality” 53:33

3M ago53:33

53:33

Hembo and Buster discuss Hembo’s early AL MVP ballot, Paul Goldschmidt’s elongated slump, Elly De La Cruz unprecedented pace and the 20th anniversary of Randy Johnson’s perfect game. Then, Marcus Semien stops by to talk about watching his kids play baseball, which players share his on-and-off field mentality, his baseball card collection growing up…

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Blast 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

David Cone, Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the Mets walking off the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball, Atlanta looking dangerous, the Cardinals lacking energy and the Yankees responding to the weight of expectations. Next, Kiley McDaniel talks about Scott Boras’ tough winter, what advice Kiley would give to Boras for next offseason, Paul Skenes’ de…

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Bovine Chaos 50:02

3M ago50:02

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss Paul Skenes debuting for the Pirates on Friday, why is Ronald Acuña Jr. struggling, which team they deem the best in the NL East, who needs to step up for the Mets, and whether they’d take Juan Soto or Bobby Witt Jr. for AL MVP. Then, Sarah Langs on the early AL MVP race, Giancarlo Stanton hitting the hardest home r…

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Staggering Splits 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

Hembo and Buster discuss why Shohei Ohtani is the best hitter on the planet, the Mets’ inability to control the run game, and the hole in Corbin Carroll’s swing. Then, Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers talks about the Twins’ 12-game winning streak, the origin of the home run sausage, processing injury in the clubhouse, catching as a “big” guy, and his per…

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