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Jesse Rogers joins to recap the wild White Sox-Guardians series that saw the AL Central lead change for the first time since July 4. He discusses Cleveland's postseason chances, the White Sox collapse, the tight AL West race, the case for a unanimous PCA NL MVP vote, and why the Brewers have their eyes set beyond the Cubs.Hembo then joins to talk about Sandy Alcántara's unique feat, Jesús Luzardo's injury and what that means for the Phillies, why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal, the Yankees historic pitching staff, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's crazy season.Plus Sarah Langs and Bleacher Tweets! 0:00 Intro1:05 Dodgers clinch NL West; White Sox, Red Sox, Padres win4:16 White Sox-Guardians series with Jesse Rogers6:25 Cleveland is scary in the postseason8:55 White Sox pitching staff is crumbling10:22 Tommy Pham's surprise impact13:11 White Sox season a success if they miss playoffs?14:16 Astros-Rangers AL West battle15:00 PCA unanimous MVP case17:37 Brewers are better positioned than last year19:50 Hembo joins, Sandy Alcántara's feat22:26 The impact of Jesús Luzardo's injury23:43 Blake Snell's injury; Dodgers showing cracks25:54 Yordan Alvarez should be AL MVP28:11 Yankees might have their best pitching staff ever30:25 Why the Brewers didn't trade for Tarik Skubal33:11 Skubal's best trait35:28 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is out-of-this-world38:34 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game39:40 Bleacher Tweets: PCA, Brewers/Cubs rivlaryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Phillies body blow with Jesús Luzardo heading to the IL, the Brewers winning a fourth straight NL Central, the poetry of Pete Alonso’s 300th career home run at Citi Field, and a slew of possible managerial and front office changes in 2027. Then, Jorge Castillo stops by to talk about Alonso’s return to New York and miffed Mets fans, if Bo Bichette will opt-out of his contract, the state of baseball in Puerto Rico, and Aaron Judge’s first week back. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Welcome4:55 David Schoenfield joins5:37 Guardians-White Sox battling in AL Central7:30 Phillies Jesús Luzardo to IL9:41 Brewers win fourth straight NL Central12:53 Orioles Pete Alonso hits 300th career HR16:10 Possible managerial & front office changes16:11 Mets need new manager in 202718:51 Still Alex Cora to Philadelphia smoke19:53 Will the Mariners retain Jerry Dipoto?22:57 AL MVP race between Àlvarez, Caminero, Schlittler27:36 Jorge Castillo joins27:51 More on Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field35:02 Will Bo Bichette opt-out of his contract?47:50 State of baseball in Puerto Rico47:22 Evaluating Aaron Judge first week back48:18 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

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field and if the Mets regret letting him go, whether Mike Elias will lead the Orioles again in 2027, Dodgers rookie Josue De Paula stepping up, Aaron Boone advocating for Cam Schlittler as an AL MVP candidate, Tony Vitello’s first season as an MLB manager, and Justin Verlander set to make one more start for the Tigers. Then, voice of the Cleveland Guardians Tom Hamilton stops by to talk about Cleveland’s sustained success, if they have the best rotation in the big leagues, players stepping up in José Ramírez’s absence, and the Chicago White Sox’s ascension. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Welcome0:42 Top of the First3:43 Tim Kurkjian joins5:57 Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field8:36 Will Mike Elias return as Orioles president?13:34 Dodgers Josue De Paula stepping up16:07 Yankees Cam Schlittler for AL MVP?21:37 Giants Rafael Devers season ends early23:20 Grading Tony Vitello’s first season as manager24:37 Justin Verlander to make one more start28:05 Tom Hamilton joins29:28 Guardians sustained success32:18 Best rotation in the league?33:55 Wild AL playoff race34:59 Steve Kwan is Steven Kwan again37:20 Travis Bazzana’s relaxed approach39:09 Chase DeLauter’s unusual swing40:21 White Sox’s ascension41:53 Most likely AL World Series winner43:39 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

NEXT PODCAST OUT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 15David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss the Dodgers’ promotion of top prospect Josue De Paula, what it signals about Shohei Ohtani’s injury, Aaron Judge unhappy that he was pulled early in his first two games back, Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist and what’s next for the Mariners. Then, Braves analyst Peter Moylan stops by to talk about why the Brewers are the team to beat in the National League, the Dodgers bleeding, Kyle Schwarber on pace to lead the league in homers, and why Chris Sale is the ultimate teammate. Next, Buster and Michael Kay share their memories of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary and reflect on what baseball meant after the tragedy. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, a listener shares a personal 9/11 story during Bleacher Tweets.0:00 Welcome2:26 David Schoenfield joins3:08 Dodgers promote top prospect Josue De Paula6:08 More concern: Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani?7:03 Judge unhappy he was pulled early8:40 Elly De La Cruz’s crazy assist12:11 What’s next for the Mariners?16:41 Braves analyst Peter Moylan joins16:11 How players are feeling at the end of the season19:03 Shohei Ohtani's injury21:30 Brewers are team to beat in NL23:12 The Dodgers bleed24:07 Most important for the Braves headed into October25:19 Kyle Schwarber hits 484th career HR26:40 Chris Sale is the veteran teammate Braves needed28:04 Buster & Michael Kay on baseball after 9/1128:59 “We didn’t know if baseball would continue”30:20 Mets legend Al Leiter shows up at Kay’s door33:19 Everyone was rooting for the Yankees34:33 Kay struggling to be himself during broadcasts36:59 What baseball’s return meant to people40:03 George W. Bush’s World Series first pitch41:40 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game42:43 Special edition of 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