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WORLD SERIES RECAPS UP THE MORNING AFTER GAMESBuster 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 Welcome1:10 Brewers broadcaster Jeff Levering & Rays broadcaster Andy Freed1:31 Calling a team on a World Series run6:20 World Series key for Milwaukee7:59 World Series key for Tampa Bay10:40 Jacob Misiorowski vs. Junior Caminero12:37 Freed remembers longtime Rays announcer Dave Wills15:53 Levering remembers Hall of Famer Bob Uecker19:40 World Series fever in Milwaukee, Tampa Bay23:52 Brewers manager Pat Murphy is a character25:09 Rays manager Kevin Cash is Tampa Bay man28:36 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game30:19 Hembo joins31:52 Latest on MLB labor talks36:12 Most impressive thing about Rays run39:03 Jacob Misiorowski in Game 141:27 Pitching strategies43:46 Historically good home teams45:59 Brewers, Rays economically efficient48:35 World Series predictionsEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22)NEW EPISODE AFTER EVERY WORLD SERIES GAMEJesse 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 Welcome0:20 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, advance to World Series6:07 Jesse Rogers joins from The Trop7:43 Junior Caminero’s moment8:38 Yandy Diaz’s coup de grâce9:26 Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP10:46 Key moment: Richie Palacios at-bat11:56 Chandler Simpson creates chaos13:17 Cleveland Guardians’ season is over15:36 Keys to Rays-Brewers World Series19:18 Will Freddy Peralta pitch in Milwaukee?21:11 Aaron Boone back as New York Yankees manager22:11 Bleacher TweetsEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Welcome0:30 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, lead ALCS 3-24:16 Eduardo Pérez joins4:30 Drew Rasmussen dominates7:30 Rasmussen’s three effective fastballs10:34 Top of the Rays lineup12:44 Junior Caminero15:03 Taylor Walls’ defensive inspiration 18:43 Guardians ALCS Game 6 outlook20:14 Brewers are off for almost a week22:03 Could Shohei Ohtani move to the bullpen?24:31 Bleacher TweetsEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Welcome0:47 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers, advance to World Series4:32 Recap: Guardians beat Rays, lead ALCS 2-16:11 David Vassegh joins6:37 Dodgers dynasty is over7:54 Buster: They got their a** kicked8:55 Dodgers emotionally, physically drained10:29 Brewers bullpen is vicious11:47 Tough offseason decisions await13:52 Questions facing Shohei Ohtani17:05 Labor talks loom18:30 Will Tarik Skubal stay in L.A.?19:09 Eduardo Pérez is a one man clown car20:08 Petey Halpin’s big home run 21:23 Pete Halpin’s bat flip22:24 Gavin Williams doesn’t mess around23:52 Guardians bullpen is a force25:00 Potential bad weather for Game 426:02 ALCS Game 4 preview26:59 Pressure is on the Rays28:18 José Ramírez’s confidence32:01 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers GameEMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETSFollow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrwSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRIApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss which team is under the most pressure going into Week 7, which division is the best in the NFL, the upstart Cleveland Browns, the Steelers and Saints in Paris, and unveil their weekly power rankings. 0:00 Welcome3:01 Team under the most pressure8:17 Revenge game13:21 Is the NFC North the best division in football?16:46 Is the AFC North the best division in football?21:09 Steelers vs. Saints in Paris25:38 The Browns crack the power rankingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter and his producer Dan Stanczyk discuss the next steps for the Eagles and Colts, the state of the Rams, how the 49ers have built some breathing room in the NFC West, the Giants' QB situation, and how the Texans are right back in it after an 0-4 start.0:00 Welcome2:05 What does Philly do now that Hurts is out for the year?8:11 Colts fire GM Chris Ballard12:53 Rams drop to 2-416:09 49ers improve to 6-019:44 Giants QB situation22:02 Texans are back in itLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show look ahead to the biggest storylines heading into Week 6. Will the Cowboys show up in Green Bay? How will the Eagles and Commanders look after terrible endings in Week 5? Can the Rams go on a run? Will Caleb Williams and Michael Penix, Jr. play? Plus, they unveil their weekly power rankings.0:00 Welcome2:56 Game of the Week: Cowboys at Packers7:10 The QB Injury Bowl11:19 Can Eagles and Commanders bounce back from poor Week 5 finishes?17:34 Can the Rams go on a run?20:20 Intriguing Week 5 Matchup25:40 Power RankingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Schefter and Ty Schmit from The Pat McAfee Show react to a thrilling Monday Night game, explain the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade, discuss a theoretical rebuilding option for the Chargers, the unbeaten 49ers, a weekend to forget for the NFC East, and remember the legendary Mike Ditka.0:00 Welcome3:13 Thriller between the Bills and Rams10:39 Explaining the Marvin Harrison, Jr. trade20:52 A theoretical Justin Herbert trade26:50 The 49ers keep rolling32:30 A nightmare weekend for the NFC East37:33 Remembering Mike DitkaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices