Methodology: Alex Bregman Signs with Red Sox; Awkwardness in Yankees Camp; Anthony Rendon Worst Contract Ever?

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Jorge Castillo is at Yankees Spring Training, chatting with Buster about coming into camp after opting out and then back into his deal, their reactions to Alex Bregman signing with the Red Sox, an awkward situation with Marcus Stroman, the biggest question for the Mets, and if another team in the NL West can challenge the Dodgers. Then, Alden Gonzalez is at Dodgers Spring Training, talking to Buster about how the Dodgers are going about their business to start the spring, Nick Pivetta signing an interesting contract with the Padres, why Alden was surprised by the Bregman signing, and if we’ll ever see Anthony Rendon play for the Angels again.

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Driving to San Diego: Clown Car Recap of Opening Day 44:08

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It’s a Clown Car edition of the podcast! David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster are in a car driving to San Diego following Dodgers-Tigers on Opening Day. They discuss the vibes around a 3-0 Dodgers team, the Tigers possible offensive struggles, which players dazzled on Opening Day, the Yankees needing their youth movement to produce, how worried the Red Sox should be about Rafael Devers and Framer Valdez’s seven shutout innings. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 0:00 Clown Car 22:43 Pirates preview w/ Greg Brown 29:58 White Sox preview w/ Darrin Jackson 34:04 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Opening Day 2025: Jeff Passan Hates Making Picks; Joe Buck Returns to the Baseball Booth; Orioles & Mets Previews 1:22:52

3 days ago1:22:52

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Jeff Passan and Buster discuss Jeff’s regrets picking the Brewers to win the NL Central, why they like the Braves over the Phillies in the NL East, the AL East being impossible to predict, if the Yankees will make the playoffs and why everyone is sleeping on Jackson Merrill. Then, Joe Buck stops by ahead of his return to the baseball broadcast booth with ESPN. Joe and Buster talk about Joe’s broadcasting career, his dad, Vin Scully and Harry Caray. Plus, Melanie Newman preview the Orioles and Steve Gelbs previews the Mets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:02 Jeff Passan 27:17 Orioles preview w/ Melanie Newman 34:25 Joe Buck 1:01:38 Mets preview w/ Steve Gelbs 1:09:28 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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This Perplexes Me: Shane McClanahan Injured; Blue Jays Optimistic about Signing Vlad Jr.?; Mariners & Nationals Previews 55:32

6 days ago55:32

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Shane McClanahan going down for the Rays, Tanner Bibee getting a new contract with the Guardians, Mark Shapiro expressing unfound confidence about the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. situation and the sudden passing of Brett Gardner's son. Then, Rayn Divish previews the Mariners and Charlie Slowes previews the Nationals. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:43 Tim Kurkjian 23:21 Mariners preview w/ Ryan Divish 28:15 Nationals preview w/ Charlie Slowes 33:54 Sarah Langs 42;25 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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All Eyes: Chandler Simpson on His Love of Stealing Bases; Picking Division Winners; Rangers & Royals Previews 1:04:27

10 days ago1:04:27

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki’s MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani’s pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 7:45 Alden Gonzalez 33:55 Chandler Simpson 43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant 48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John 54:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Palpable Pressure: Ron Howard on “Fight For Glory,” Growing Up a Dodgers Fan; First Impressions from Dodgers-Cubs in Tokyo 1:09:26

12 days ago1:09:26

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Jesse Rogers and Buster talk about the first game of the MLB season and offer their first impressions of the Dodgers and Cubs. Plus, Spencer Strider wows in his Spring Training return, who popped for Jesse as he traveled around camps and the AL East appears wide open. Then, Ron Howard stops by to talk about his new project “Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series” on Apple TV+, Freddie Freeman’s honesty, the fragile line between loss and triumph, where he was when Freeman hit the walk off grand slam in Game 1, listening to Dodger games on a transistor radio, meeting Vin Scully, and his favorite players. Later, Steve Berthiaume previews the Diamondbacks and Gaby Sanchez previews the Marlins. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 7:40 Jesse Rogers 27:31 Ron Howard 47:23 Diamondbacks preview w/ Steve Berthiaume 51:34 Marlins preview with Gaby Sanchez 57:30 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Preseason Rumble: Picking NL & AL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of the Year, Pennant Winners, Worst Record 1:21:34

13 days ago1:21:34

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Tim Kurkjian, Hembo, David Schoenfield and Buster preview the 2025 MLB season by drafting the winners of the AL MVP, NL MVP, AL Cy Young, NL Cy Young, AL Rookie of the Year, NL Rookie of the Year, AL Pennant, NL Pennant, and the team with the worst record. Then, Dan Shulman previews the Blue Jays, and Susan Slusser preview the Giants. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 9:10 Preseason Rumble w/ Tim, Dave, Hembo 50:25 Blue Jays preview w/ Dan Shulman 56:22 Giants preview w/ Susan Slusser 1:01:47 Sarah Langs 1:07:38 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Irreplaceables: Bobby Witt Jr. Dodges Series Injury; Jim Rice Clashes with Red Sox; Vibes out of Astros Camp; Phillies & Yankees Previews 49:19

17 days ago49:19

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster discuss the most irreplaceable players in the league, Eduardo raising his eyebrow over the Rafael Devers situation in Red Sox camp, Jim Rice clashing with Red Sox baseball ops, why Eduardo likes the Astros over the Rangers in the AL West, and which player he’s expecting a huge bounce back season. Plus, Tom McCarthy previews the Phillies and Meredith Marakovits previews the Yankees. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 5:25 Eduardo Pérez 27:37 Phillies preview w/ Tom McCarthy 33:35 Yankees preview w/ Meredith Marakovits 37:37 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Humming to Yourself: Deep Dive on Gerrit Cole's Injury; Pitching Ninja on the Roki Sasaki & Paul Skenes; Red Sox & Cardinals Previews 1:02:44

19 days ago1:02:44

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Hembo and Buster discuss what losing Gerrit Cole means for the Yankees, Cole himself, the AL East and the trade market. Plus, they discuss why the Mets will really miss Francisco Alvarez, even just for a month. Then, the Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman stops by to share his feelings on the Cole injury, Roki Sasaki’s splitter, Paul Skenes’ cutter and who he thinks is the best pitcher on the planet. Also, Lou Merloni previews the Red Sox and Derrick Gold previews the Cardinals. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 5:08 Hembo 27:01 Red Sox preview w/ Lou Merloni 29:55 Pitching Ninja 44:13 Cardinals preview w/ Derrick Gold 51:36 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Doesn’t Feel Right: Major Injuries for the Yankees, Mets, Orioles; Early ABS Thoughts; Braves & Guardians Previews 1:06:52

20 days ago1:06:52

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss injuries to Gerrit Cole, Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Alvarez. Plus, Jorge's on Dave Roberts' evolution as a manager as he's on the verge of a new contract with the Dodgers. Then, Doug Glanville stops by to share his thoughts on the ABS System, and which of this weekend's injuries he thinks will be most impactful. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on Hunter Greene, Lawerence Butler and Austin Well. Plus, Peter Moylan previews the Braves and Tom Hamilton previews the Guardians. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 6:00 Jorge Castillo 26:13 Braves preview w/ Peter Moylan 30:37 Doug Glanville 45:24 Guardians preview w/ Tom Hamilton 52:32 Sarah Langs 58:47 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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TV Viewing Age: Buster Wraps Up His Week in Florida at Spring Training; Could the Astros Miss the Playoffs? 38:40

23 days ago38:40

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Hembo and Buster discuss the impact of the Yankees’ injuries piling up, a breakout candidate for the Rays, why Hembo’s concerned about the Astros and Adley Rutschman as a prime bounce back candidate. Then, Buster’s final ballpark chat of the week, this time with Karl Ravech. The guys reflect on all the teams they’ve seen during this past week of Spring Training, talking about the Red Sox, Orioles, Phillies, Yankees and Twins. Plus, what’s the most surprising claim Buster heard in Florida this week? CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:50 Hembo 16:01 Karl Ravech 29:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Florida Rookie: The Mountain is Back; Max Fried Debuts; Buster Talks to Orioles Fanatic; Ronald Acuña Jr. Returning; Padres & Angels Previews 1:05:05

25 days ago1:05:05

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Eduardo Pérez and Buster are together in Florida at Spring Training! They chat about Felix Bautista’s return to the mound, Adley Rutschman’s first career struggles, a throwback in Tomoyuki Sugano, Buster’s chat with the Orioles fan in the stands, the Cardinals needing production from their young outfielder, the best way for the Cardinals to handle the Nolan Arenado situation, and why Eduardo hopes Pete Rose is admitted into the Hall of Fame. Then, Alden Gonzalez is also in Florida, talking about Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return, what to expect from the Braves, Luis Gil’s injury, how concerned he is for the Yankees, and their MVP and Cy Young winners — with a twist. Plus, Anthony Gwynn Jr. previews the Padres and Mark Gubicza previews the Angels. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 5:51 Eduardo Pérez 20:09 Alden Gonzalez 38:13 Padres preview w/ Anthony Gwynn Jr. 45:09 Angels preview w/ Mark Gubicza 51:48 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Hanging with Julio: Latest Spring Training Intel on Red Sox, Mets, Orioles; Reds & Rays Previews 51:43

27 days ago51:43

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Tim Kurkjian and Buster catch up in-person at Spring Training in Florida. They discuss Paul Skenes' new pitch, moving parts in Red Sox camp, Alex Bregman integrating into the team, Juan Soto’s influence in the Mets clubhouse, Felix Bautista’s return to the Orioles, and what Nolan Arenado told Tim about his situation with the Cardinals. Then, Jeff Brantley previews the Reds and Marc Topkin previews the Rays. Later, Sarah Langs runs into her Seattle-based best friend, and plays The Numbers Game. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:57 Tim Kurkjian 24:57 Jeff Brantley previews the Reds 32:17 Marc Topkin previews the Rays 36:58 Sarah Langs 41:52 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Restoring Order: Who's Buster's No. 1 Starting Pitcher?; Uniform Changes; Astros & A's Previews 56:19

4 weeks ago56:19

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss Buster’s top-10 starting pitchers in MLB, why Buster’s son told him he was wrong, Buster’s thoughts as he assembles his relievers list, and if Dave agrees with Buster’s No. 1 at the other positions. Then, Todd Radom returns to shares tales of his travels, the changes to expect in this season’s uniforms and his thoughts on the Boston Red Sox. Plus, Steve Sparks previews the Houston Astros and Jenny Cavnar previews the Athletics. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:12 David Schoenfield 24:25 Astros preview w/ Steve Sparks 28:26 Todd Radom 38:29 Athletics preview w/ Jenny Caviar 43:33 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Meaningless?: Small Sample Spring Training Overreaction; Do the Mets Have Enough Pitching?; Tigers & Brewers Previews 1:04:26

5 weeks ago1:04:26

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Hembo and Buster discuss small Spring Training samples from Sandy Alcantara, Elly De La Cruz and Garrett Crochet. And, Hembo shares his thoughts on Buster’s latest positional ranking. Then, Matt Vasgersian stops by to talk about the Mets’ secret weapon, the Yankees changing its facial hair policy, why the Blue Jays should pay Vladimir Guerrero Jr. now, and who’s jumped out at Spring Training. Plus, Dan Dickerson previews the Tigers and Sophia Minneart previews the Brewers. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 4:24 Hembo 25:01 Tigers Preview with Dan Dickerson 30:56 Matt Vasgersian 49:17 Brewers Preview with Sophia Minneart 55:06 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Preview Season: Terry Francona’s Approach to ABS; Nolan Arenado Should Focus on Baseball; Dodgers & Cubs Previews 51:18

5 weeks ago51:18