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Buster Olney recaps the nostalgic Field of Dreams game and another blown save for Edwin Diaz. Jake Peavy then joins to discuss how the Brewers should approach Jacob Misiorowski's workload down the stretch, Paul Skenes' slump, how the Dodgers should line up their postseason rotation, the Tigers sudden surge into playoff contention, and why the Padres are the Dodgers biggest threat. Then Hembo hops on to also discuss Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers, why the Yankees haven't had someone like George Lombard since the 1970s, Skenes' struggles, and Julio Rodriguez's down year.Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets!0:00 Welcome0:55 Field of Dreams Game2:33 Another blown save for Edwin Diaz3:53 Jake Peavy joins5:17 Brewers management of Jacob Misiorowski7:00 Paul Skenes' slump10:17 Dodgers postseason rotation outlook12:43 Max Scherzer catching Verlander in career Ks14:12 Tigers playoff chances after dealing Skubal and Mize18:30 Biggest threats to Dodgers22:09 Hembo joins, Buster's questionable dance moves26:58 Will Smith's importance to the Dodgers29:40 George Lombard Jr.s' impressive first week with the Yankees33:44 Paul Skenes' struggles37:27 Positional evaluation41:47 Julio Rodriguez's slump45:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game47:03 Bleacher Tweets: Mariners, Alfonso SorianoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster Olney discuss George Lombard Jr. immediately making his mark offensively and defensively for the New York Yankees, if the Yankees are the best team in the American League when Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Cody Bellinger return, why the Tampa Bay Rays remain underrated, how Freddy Peralta hashed things out between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and why the Mets put out feelers on Lindor at the trade deadline. Then, Karl Ravech returns to the pod to talk about the mystery of the Seattle Mariners, his top three teams in MLB, Buster’s interesting arm comparison for Lombard Jr., and Alex Cora finding peace after Boston.0:00 Welcome0:42 Jorge Castillo1:30 Yankees George Lombard Jr. makes immediate impact4:34 Lombard Jr. makes Yankees strong up the middle7:55 Still waiting on Aaron Judge’s return9:50 Higher ceiling: Yankees or Rays?11:19 Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor’s frosty relationship16:03 Did the Mets try to trade Lindor?18:13 Karl Ravech18:23 Mariners remain a mystery21:48 Ravy’s top-3 teams in baseball22:42 Are the Yankees a sleeping giant?25:25 Buster compare Lombard Jr. to Dan Marino29:33 Lombard Jr. could be a superstar31:49 Alex Cora on life after the Red SoxEMAIL 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

21-year MLB veteran Rich Hill joins Buster Olney to discuss not closing the door on a potential comeback, the roaring-hot Boston Red Sox, the difference veteran pitching is making in Boston, how the Red Sox have changed their offensive approach, and Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove. Then, they talk about the Dodgers snapping their seven-game losing streak, questions about Los Angeles’ catchers and bullpen, Shohei Ohtani, and how adding Chase Utley to the front office is making the team even better. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Welcome3:05 Rich Hill joins3:52 Potential comeback?5:31 Red Sox turnaround the greatest ever?6:51 How Boston righted its offense8:52 Veteran pitching makes a huge difference10:42 Caleb Durbin’s bat matching his glove13:39 Dodgers snap seven-game losing streak16:16 Biggest questions facing Dodgers19:48 Shohei Ohtani playing catch21:30 Dodger front office additions improving team28:24 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

Tarik Skubal made his first Dodgers start, a loss to the Cubs. Jesse Rogers joins to give his first impressions while also breaking down the White Sox moves at the deadline, Boston's insane win-streak, and George Lombard's impressive debut with the Yankees. Hembo then hops on to give his top teams the Dodgers should be most afraid of. He also tells us why the Padres Big 3 are suddenly clicking, gives perspective on Luis Arraez's impact this season, and how Jeremy Pena is keeping the Astros afloat.We finish with Sarah Langs and a special Orioles-themed Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Welcome0:24 Red Sox-White Sox wild game1:59 Cubs walk-off in extras3:15 Tarik Skubal's first Dodgers start8:09 Dodgers more beatable than last year?9:18 Phillies are Dodgers biggest threat10:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong is NL MVP favorite11:50 White Sox Trade Deadline moves13:10 The key to the Red Sox winning streak18:06 George Lombard Jr.'s impressive Yankees debut21:11 Top threats to the Dodgers with Hembo27:06 Why the Dodgers are still the favorites to win it all30:09 The Padres Big 3 are finally hitting33:47 Luis Arraez has returned to All-Star form38:59 Jeremy Pena has the Astros atop the AL West41:39 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game43:01 Bleacher Tweets - Orioles editionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices