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The Boston Red Sox received bad news with star pitcher Garrett Crochet headed to the IL, just a few days after firing manager Alex Cora. Buster Olney and Alden Gonzalez discuss the Red Sox fate this year. They also dive into the Dodgers tactic of benching Shohei Ohtani as a DH when he pitches; how the Atlanta Braves have the best record in baseball; and the resurgence of the Seattle Mariners. Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman joins the show to discuss Toronto's season, and Sarah Langs plays the numbers game.0:00 Welcome1:23 Matt Olson Walks It Off1:38 JJ Wetherholt HRs off Paul Skenes1:54 Marlins take series from Dodgers2:18 Mariners back to .5002:28 Garrett Crochet to IL2:39 Alden Gonzalez joins the show3:10 Red Sox issues10:44 Dodgers Organizational Success15:16 Ohtani not batting when pitching20:08 Braves best record in MLB23:12 Mariners surging26:28 Kevin Gausman joins the show26:45 Gausman close to 2,000 career Ks27:32 How Gausman unlocked his splitter29:14 The Braves secret to boosting Gausman31:30 Advice to younger players33:05 Blue Jays clubhouse is tight-knit35:32 How piano playing saved Max Scherzer's career38:17 Calling pitches41:22 Sarah Langs plays the numbers gameLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Phillies have official fired manager Rob Thomson and named Don Mattingly the interim manager. Buster Olney and Paul "Hembo" Hembekides discussing Thomson's dismissal, why it should've happened after the 2025 postseason, the outlook on Mattingly at interim, where recently fired Alex Cora fits into this puzzle, and Buster's advice for Cora while he examines the landscape. Plus, panic or patience on the Dodgers' Kyle Tucker, Yordan Álvarez looking downright terrifying, Craig Stammen has the Padres humming, and the Brewers have unlocked Kyle Harrison.0:00 Welcome0:15 Hembo0:30 Phillies fire Rob Thomson8:06 Could Alex Cora take over in Philadelphia?13:31 Dodgers Kyle Tucker15:57 Astros Yordan Álvarez18:29 Craig Stammen has Padres rolling21:10 Brewers unlocked Kyle HarrisonCALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL 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

The Boston Red Sox fire manager Alex Cora, in a stunning early-season move. Buster Olney and Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring) discuss the timing of the firing, how it went down, the power struggle with GM Craig Breslow, what the Red Sox are losing in Cora, John Henry's disappearing act, and when they think we'll see Cora managing again. Then, ESPN's Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about what kind of impact new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy can have on the lineup, Breslow's leadership style, the Chicago Cubs coming off a ten-game winning streak, and Pete Crow-Armstrong searching for his superstar form.0:00 Welcome0:30 Rob Bradford (WEEI, Baseball Isn't Boring)0:53 Boston Red Sox fire Alex Cora4:21 Power struggle between Cora and GM Craig Breslow10:05 Who's to blame in all of this13:24 John Henry's stewardship as owner15:41 When will we see Cora back in the dugout?17:56 Can new Red Sox manager Chad Tracy unlock the lineup?19:49 Breslow's leadership style24:09 NL East27:23 Chicago Cubs30:56 Pete Crow-Armstrong maturing on the field35:07 Bleacher TweetsCALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL 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

The streak is dead! The Mets win two in a row over the Minnesota Twins. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss the Mets’ playoff chances, Buster’s wacky trade idea for Philadelphia, the Phillies’ hilariously thin lineup, the Padres’ sale price, Elly De La Cruz beginning to break out, and why the Athletics should lock up Shea Langeliers. Then, Todd Radom talks about Yankee players pushing for alternate road uniforms, and the Royals drawing new plans for a stadium in Crown Center. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Hembo joins the show1:00 Mets breaking losing streak9:14 Phillies lose ninth straight14:37 Should Philadelphia trade for Alex Cora?17:50 Reds Elly De La Cruz leap year20:16 Takeaways from Padres sale25:51 Athletics should lock up Shea Langelier’s27:53 Todd Radom joins the show28:18 Yankee players want alternative road uniforms 29:43 Royals move downtown31:37 Quiz33:58 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game35:11 Bleacher TweetsCALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL 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