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Hembo joins the show to discuss Houston's no-hitter and if it might impact their "seller" status at the trade deadline. Buster and Hembo also discuss Tarik Skubal's potential destinations, including the team Buster thinks will land him. They also hit on JJ Wetherholt's rise, Jacob Misiorowski's dominance, and Nolan McLean's struggles.Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy then joins the show to discuss his game, why he was upset about his college coach's decision to move him from a two-way player to solely a pitcher, and the Cardinals quicker-than-expected rise.0:00 - Top of the First: Hitters, Uribe, Skubal2:55 - Hembo joins the show3:36 - Does Astros no-hitter change their "seller" status?6:35 - Rangers approach to the trade deadline7:35 - What team could trade for Tarik Skubal?13:15 - Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt is already impressive15:34 - What has spurred Jacob Misiorowski's rapid improvement?19:30 - Mets pitcher Nolan McLean's struggles22:33 - Cardinals pitcher Michael McGreevy joins the show22:44 - McGreevy's oulook on the NL Cy Young race23:55 - Pitchers' strategic changes25:12 - McGreevy's wide pitching arsenal26:24 - Pitchers McGreevy tries to emulate29:05 - Change from SS to pitcher in college30:28 - Tarps Off Section has given energy to Cardinals32:20 - Inside the Cardinals success33:35 - JJ Wetherholt's rapid rise34:38 - Question for Cam Schlittler35:35 - Job if not playing baseball37:11 - Bleacher Tweets: Yankees, Jen PawolLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, Buster Olney and David Schoenfield break down the Brewers surge and the Cubs fall, discuss if Tarik Skubal could be traded midseason, why the Astros decade of dominance is over, and if Shohei Ohtani is the favorite in the NL Cy Young award race.Tony Gwynn Jr. then joins us to discuss the Padres-Dodgers recent series; is it the best rivalry in baseball? Plus Mason Miller's dominance and why the MVP conversation around Ohtani is feeling like it did around Michael Jordan. Sarah Langs tells us why Ohtani, Sal Stewart, and Jacob Misiorowski are doing things that we haven't seen in 50+ years, and Todd Radom gives us his 3 most underrated ballparks. 0:00 Intro + Welcome2:13 Dave Schoenfield joins the show2:56 Brewers sweep Cubs5:53 Could Tarik Skubal be traded?8:40 Cal Ripken Jr. to return as Orioles President?11:19 Royals could be sellers at the trade deadline13:19 Astros decade of dominance appears over16:15 Ohtani's Cy Young case17:30 J.P. Crawford willing to move to Third Base19:35 Sarah Langs plays the numbers game20:58 Tony Gwynn Jr joins the show22:54 What did we learn from Padres-Dodgers series?25:48 Why Manny Machado is in a slump27:08 Mason Miller should be a Cy Young and MVP candidate29:02 Sandy Alcantara should be a Padres trade target30:28 Ohtani's MVP conversation feels like it did with MJ34:13 Tony Gwynn Sr's feelings towards the Dodgers35:01 Todd Radom's most underrated parks in baseball41:57 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the Baseball Tonight podcast! Hembo joins us to talk about the National League's dominance over the American League, the Mets youth movement, Brice Turang stating claim to the best 2nd baseman in baseball, the Yankees bullpen issues, and the Giants historically low walk percentage. Then Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry DiPoto joins to discuss top prospect Colt Emerson's booming big league arrival, Julio Rodriguez's early-season success, why Cal Raleigh is struggling, and his approach to the trade deadline.0:00 - Intro + last night1:37 - Hembo joins the show2:30 - National League's dominance over the American League6:18 - Mets youth movement10:37 - Brice Turang, best 2nd baseman in baseball?13:10 - What's wrong with the Yankees bullpen?18:30 - The Giants are taking walks at a historically low percentage22:07 - Is Cam Schlittler running away with the AL Cy Young?24:41 - Mariners exec Jerry Dipoto joins the show25:00 - Rookie Colt Emerson's big week29:46 - State of the Mariners season so far31:48 - Julio Rodriguez's best start to a season of his career35:00 - Cal Raleigh's struggles37:26 - Trade deadline outlook43:41 - Bleacher Tweets (Phillies, Yankees)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jacob Misiorowski joins the show to talk about his lights-out performance against the Yankees, the first time he hit 100 mph, his unique relationship with manager Pat Murphy, and more. Then Tim Kurkjian stops by to discuss why hope prevails for the ailing Tigers (and the rest of the AL), the white hot White Sox, the loaded NL Cy Young Race, the Phillies surge, and the best baseball story of the week in St. Louis.0:00 Intro and welcome0:41 Weekend Headlines: Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, and White Sox2:27 Jacob Misiorowski joins the show2:40 Misiorowski's dominance vs the Yankees4:10 The Origin Story5:09 First time hitting 100 mph6:14 Opposing hitters reactions7:00 Konnor Griffin question for Misiorowski9:19 How much do you study other pitchers?11:40 What makes the Brewers so good?12:21 Unique relationship with Pat Murphy13:28 Tim Kurkjian joins, Tigers in trouble15:38 American League is wide open19:03 White Sox are white hot22:20 National League Cy Young Race is loaded26:45 Phillies are surging27:47 Cardinals "Tarps Off" fans were best thing this weekend30:38 Thanks for watchingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices