Podcast appearances and mentions of Tim Kurkjian

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney as they play a game of "It's Over, It's Not Over" to discuss which division races are already decided as we enter the month of June. They also talk more about the potential for a lockout next season. Cleveland Guardians rookie second basemen Travis Bazzana then joins to discuss his homeland of Australia and their spiders, his approach to hitting that allows him to draw walks at a record-setting pace, and the Guardians attempt to go for another division title. 0:00 Top of the First: Yankees, Mariners, White Sox 1:54 Welcome Tim Kurkjian 2:39 It's Over, It's Not Over: NL East, Braves and Phillies 5:18 NL Central: Brewers and Cubs 7:24 NL West: Dodgers, Padres 9:19 AL East: Rays and Yankees 10:55 AL Central: Guardians and White Sox 12:55 AL West: Mariners 14:20 Which side will budge on the inclusion of a salary cap? 18:04 Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana joins 20:30 How did Bazzana fall in love with baseball? 21:34 Bazzana's record-setting walk rate 25:20 WBC experience with Australia 26:43 Jose Ramirez's impact 27:55 Stephen Vogt's player-first approach 28:59 State of the Guardians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ten straight wins turning into ten straight losses? Uh oh. The Cubs may still be above .500, but they could be in some trouble. Was Tim Kurkjian the jinx? He stopped by SVP, and maybe that’s what did it. Should every team be playing on Memorial Day? Jeff definitely thinks so. Plus, our GameChanger of the Week is a starting pitcher who throws absolute gas all the time. Under the Quirkjians, we talk no-hitters, Zach Neto strikeouts, and Baz vs. Jax. Don’t forget about Colton Cowser — we’ve got a note on him too. On This Date in baseball history, we discuss Dale Long, Jim Palmer, and Mariano Rivera. And of course, Walter Johnson is our J Alphabest — no surprise there. We’ve also got a big announcement: one of our segments is moving from Thursdays to Mondays. We still want your suggestions though, so head to our website and send us a message or leave a comment. And finally, you get TWO Team Tims today. Make sure to follow or subscribe wherever you listen or watch the show, and thanks for being part of our family! Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Toomey has spent years in baseball — as a player, manager, coach, and scout — making it his life’s work. He’s been friends with Tim Kurkjian for so long that Jeff (now 32) can’t remember life without Mike Toomey in it. Some of the best stories come from life on the back roads as a scout. Traveling to see players in their hometowns, as you might imagine, leads to some unforgettable moments. Then there are the stories from managing in Washington, D.C. — including the time a horse somehow ended up on the field, along with plenty of confused tourists. These are the kinds of stories you simply can’t make up. Make sure to follow and subscribe wherever you listen or watch. We’ve always got new episodes coming your way three days a week. Thanks for being part of our family. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Get 20% off your first order of $125 or more at MackWeldon.com with promo code FOULSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Nadel is a National Baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster, and along with Tim Kurkjian, that gives us TWO Hall of Famers on this episode (plus, Jeff is here too). Eric has covered the Texas Rangers for almost 50 years, and the stories he shared are incredible. We laughed so hard our cheeks hurt afterward. From taking Mike Emrick’s job to Municipal Field being better known as “Iowjima,” my gosh, we couldn’t stop laughing with him. Little-known fact: Eric helped Tim find his first house in Dallas, where both of his kids were born. These two have an incredible amount of history together, and this interview is long overdue. We couldn’t be happier to bring it to you. Thanks for listening. Make sure to subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening right now because it means a lot to us. Thanks for being a part of our family! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 welcome 0:41 Weekend Headlines: Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, and White Sox 2:27 Jacob Misiorowski joins the show 2:40 Misiorowski's dominance vs the Yankees 4:10 The Origin Story 5:09 First time hitting 100 mph 6:14 Opposing hitters reactions 7:00 Konnor Griffin question for Misiorowski 9:19 How much do you study other pitchers? 11:40 What makes the Brewers so good? 12:21 Unique relationship with Pat Murphy 13:28 Tim Kurkjian joins, Tigers in trouble 15:38 American League is wide open 19:03 White Sox are white hot 22:20 National League Cy Young Race is loaded 26:45 Phillies are surging 27:47 Cardinals "Tarps Off" fans were best thing this weekend 30:38 Thanks for watching 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 welcome 0:41 Weekend Headlines: Phillies, Dodgers, Padres, and White Sox 2:27 Jacob Misiorowski joins the show 2:40 Misiorowski's dominance vs the Yankees 4:10 The Origin Story 5:09 First time hitting 100 mph 6:14 Opposing hitters reactions 7:00 Konnor Griffin question for Misiorowski 9:19 How much do you study other pitchers? 11:40 What makes the Brewers so good? 12:21 Unique relationship with Pat Murphy 13:28 Tim Kurkjian joins, Tigers in trouble 15:38 American League is wide open 19:03 White Sox are white hot 22:20 National League Cy Young Race is loaded 26:45 Phillies are surging 27:47 Cardinals "Tarps Off" fans were best thing this weekend 30:38 Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about another series win for the Braves, Jim Bowden, Tim Kurkjian, Aaron Rodgers, the Atlanta Falcons schedule, Michael Penix, Marc Stein, the Sixers, the Hawks, Onsi Saleh and the Braves being the 5th team in MLB history to win 13 out of their first 15 series before being joined by C.J. Nitkowski. Later in the hour Chuck talked about Georgia Football during the College Football Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about another series win for the Braves, Jim Bowden, Tim Kurkjian, Aaron Rodgers, the Atlanta Falcons schedule, Michael Penix, Marc Stein, the Sixers, the Hawks, Onsi Saleh and the Braves being the 5th team in MLB history to win 13 out of their first 15 series before being joined by C.J. Nitkowski. Later in the hour Chuck talked about Georgia Football during the College Football Today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kurkjian shares some great Bobby Cox stories, loves what the Braves are doing and gives us some incredible nuggets from Gilligan's Island. And Tim says Chris Sale is playing his way into the Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! The 12 o'clock hour is brought to you by SCANA Energy, the Official Natural Gas Partner of Georgia Tech. Tim Kurkjian talks some Braves & '60 sitcoms with us Atlanta Falcons schedule See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kurkjian shares some great Bobby Cox stories, loves what the Braves are doing and gives us some incredible nuggets from Gilligan's Island. And Tim says Chris Sale is playing his way into the Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We follow up on the tallest outfield ever — consisting of Cody Bellinger, Spencer Jones, and Aaron Judge — and with a little insight, it seems we may finally have confirmation. Thanks to some serious research and people-searching, Tim Kurkjian may have figured it out. Paul Skenes got things back under 2.00, which, are we really surprised? After that tough start to the season, he was able to settle right back in. And Cal Raleigh finally broke a streak no player ever wants to see happen. Meanwhile, Munetaka Murakami and his true outcomes couldn’t be truer. On This Date, we talk Tony Perez, Dwight Gooden, and Willie Mays as a New York Met. Plus, it wouldn’t be an episode without Walter Johnson coming up more than once. You’ll see him again in Three Cards in the Bathroom, surprisingly. The Alphabest “H” hitter and pitcher create a stir, but not as much as the same-name Team Tim. Tim seems relieved when he finally gets the entire team out. HE CAN REST now that he’s done with this list. As always, check out our website for more details on how to send Tim messages at any time. And of course, thanks for being a part of our family. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.com Go to HelloFresh.com/FT10FM now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian talks O's and a down American League full 746 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:14:08 +0000 tftCBqcHx2zRXNeeFXe3yuupLOtQvktW sports Inside Access with Ken Weinman and Tim Barbalace sports ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian talks O's and a down American League Ken Weinman and Tim Barbalace bring you the ultimate "Inside Access" to the Baltimore sports scene. As Charm City natives, their passion for local teams is unmatched and their roots run deep in the community. Ken Weinman: Known for his fiery takes and unapologetic analysis, Ken provides the kind of "must-listen" radio that keeps the city talking. Tim Barbalace: Bringing sharp insight and a local's perspective, Tim rounds out the duo to ensure no stone is left unturned in the world of Baltimore sports. From the gridiron to the hardcourt to the diamond, Ken and Tim are as well-connected as it gets, delivering the news and opinions you need to stay ahead of the game. Behind the glass driving the "Inside Access" bus is producer "Beltway Ben" Hall. Tune in to Inside Access with Ken Weinman and Tim Barbalace, weekdays from 2–6 PM. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepo

Today we celebrate moms, and we also remember one of the greatest managers of all time, Bobby Cox, who recently passed away. We’re throwing it back to Jeff Francoeur joining the show two years ago and sharing one of the all-time great stories about his former manager. Our thoughts are with Bobby’s family, and we thank him for all the incredible memories. Team Tim is all about Mother’s Day this week, but you’ll have to wait until the end for that conversation. Both Tim and Jeff take time to give credit to the amazing mothers in their lives, which leads to some legendary mom stories along the way. Fernando Tatis Jr. is historically struggling right now — something that definitely can’t be said about Mason Miller. Is Miller already making a Cy Young case? Tim Kurkjian weighs in. Plus: the Cubs’ winning streak, the Red Sox pitching staff, and the Rays continuing to pile up runs. Cal Raleigh makes another appearance in the Quirkjians, though he probably won’t love the reason why. Plus, don’t bet on the Padres in the first inning, but oddly enough, the Nationals might help you win some money. And are the Yankees putting together the tallest outfield ever assembled? They may actually have a record on their hands. As always, we appreciate your support as we continue to grow the show. Please take a moment to subscribe or follow wherever you listen — it truly means a lot. Thank you for being part of our family! Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kurkjian almost put money on the Kentucky Derby? We dive into that and bring you a Team Tim all about it, but you’ll have to wait until the end of the show for it. The White Sox seem to have turned a corner. Who is the greatest “Matt” in baseball history, and could it eventually be Matt Olson? Justin Crawford’s first MLB RBIs come with a fun fact about every single one. Are you surprised we’re talking about strikeouts? We always are. James Wood, Kyle Schwarber, and Jakob Marsee all come up during this chat. Plus, Dustin May made our quirky brains happy on Sunday. Did you know that taking the time to follow or subscribe does a LOT for our show? Why not do it now? Share the show with a friend as well. Maybe even leave a comment or a rating, it would mean a lot! Thanks for being a part of our family! If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elly De La Cruz is a star and just pulled off something incredible, but what we didn’t know is what he was doing when Terry Francona was first hired, and it says a lot about his character. A true class act. Our GameChanger of the Week focuses on managers, especially with all the wild news that broke this week. Alex Cora is out, Rob Thomson is out—so what does that mean for the game? Tim Kurkjian weighs in, and Jeff brings it all the way back around to Little League. Nick Kurtz keeps getting on base, but he’s still short of the record for most consecutive games with a walk. The current leader might surprise you, and no, it’s not Barry Bonds. Plus, Drew Romo has done something that caught all of us off guard. He’s off to a really fun start, no debating that. On This Date in baseball history, Bob Feller comes up, along with a great story involving one of our favorite guests, Steve Sparks. We share some laughs looking back at that interview, and don’t worry, Feller comes back into the conversation later in Alphabest. We wrap things up with Wheel of Kurkjian, Three Cards in the Bathroom, and a Team Tim that highlights some of the best sitcoms of all time, at least according to Tim. Trust me, Jeff had plenty to say about the one major omission, but hey, it’s not called Team Jeff. Thanks so much for listening or watching and for spending time with us. Be sure to subscribe or follow wherever you’re listening, it’s free, and thanke you being part of our family. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger. Learn more at gc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by talking to Chuck Todd who was at the White House Correspondents Dinner and he describes what it was like after the shots were fired, Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about the NFL Draft and also about the NBA playoffs, Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the Red Sox cleaning house by firing the manager and most of the coaching staff, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Dan Mangan “Meolody” ; “Peaks & Valleys” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming to you from Tim Kurkjian’s office, just before the sprinkle for Baby Bodie Bell Kurkjian, arriving June 5. We squeezed this episode in not to dodge party setup duties, but with the understanding that we’re fully on teardown after, so don’t worry. Shohei’s streak has finally come to an end, and we break down what it means and how it stacks up against Ted Williams. The Braves are rolling, and the Phillies, at long last, have snapped their skid. But when the two teams met, something strange happened, and we had to dig into it. Let’s just say we’ve become a little obsessed with extra-base hits. Four players reached a milestone on Thursday, though it might not be one worth celebrating. On This Date brings up legends like Hank Aaron and Walter Johnson, and being in Tim’s office gave us the chance to pull out a few Walter Johnson artifacts, which didn’t exactly go as planned. And finally, a special Team Tim in honor of our guest tomorrow, Joe Buck. Yes, that Joe Buck. Make sure you’re subscribed and following wherever you get your podcasts, this is one you won’t want to miss. To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL. The ASPCA® is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brand new look—who dis? For those listening on the audio stream, thank you! But we highly recommend checking out our new YouTube look. Just search “Is This A Great Game, Or What” on YouTube to see the upgraded vibe. Alright, onto the episode. We’ve got another GameChanger of the Week to keep you entertained—this one tied to our friend Max Scherzer and something he said during our interview earlier this week. If you missed it, go back and listen. Seriously, it’s worth it. The Boston Marathon has Tim Kurkjian thinking about the speed of the game we love. Plus, we debate the greatest last-name “E” hitter and pitcher—who’ve you got? We also rifle through three more cards featuring incredible stories, including Joey Meneses—one we didn’t know we needed in our lives. And to wrap things up, it’s a Team Tim edition in celebration of the NFL Draft kicking off tonight. It’s a packed show, with a tease for next week’s amazing guest. Thanks for watching and listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Kurkjian in a cowboy hat? Yeah… we can’t picture it either. But apparently, it happened—and we’ve got the story behind the last time he wore one. Jeff also took his family out to a ballgame that featured a special postgame concert, and we break that down too. Plus, Tim shares the tale of losing his car at an airport and unveils his latest “All-Clothing Team Tim.” Got an idea for the next Team Tim? Submit your suggestions at GreatGameOrWhat.com—we’d love to hear them. On the field, the 3-4-5 hitters combined to go 0-for-12 with 11 strikeouts. Naturally, we had to ask: has that ever happened before? We dig into the numbers. We’ve also got plenty of “On This Dates” and “Quirkjians”—the kind of segments only this podcast can deliver. Thanks for listening! Be sure to share with a friend, and don’t forget to follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/FOUL #squarepodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the April 12, 1976 issue of Sports Illustrated, Joe Morgan is portrayed as the driving force behind the modern Cincinnati Reds' dominance, embodying the perfect blend of speed, discipline, and power that made him one of baseball's most complete players. As the Reds' second baseman, Morgan's ability to control games with both his bat and his baserunning helped define “The Big Red Machine,” and the article emphasizes how his intelligence and patience at the plate separated him from more aggressive hitters of the era. The piece highlights Morgan's unique approach to the game, particularly his selective hitting style and his knack for drawing walks, stealing bases, and delivering in clutch situations. It also underscores his leadership on a star-studded Reds roster, where his presence elevated the team's offensive and defensive consistency. Morgan is framed not just as a great athlete, but as a cerebral player whose understanding of situational baseball made him invaluable during Cincinnati's championship run. Joe Morgan's impact in the article is tied directly to his MVP-caliber performance and his reputation as one of the most complete players in baseball history, a status that would eventually earn him back-to-back MVP awards in 1975 and 1976 and a spot in the Hall of Fame. Tim Kurkjian brings a Hall of Fame-level reputation of his own in baseball journalism to the Past our Prime podcast. Over almost five decades of covering the national pastime at ESPN and Sports Illustrated, Kurkjian has become one of the most respected and insightful voices in the game, known for his deep knowledge, storytelling ability, and passion for baseball history. Plus,  he's also just plain funny with a keen ability to poke fun at himself. He tells us about working with Joe Morgan and how Joe made it clear who the real Hall of Famers were. He goes on to tell us about his first time meeting another Hall of Famer, Orioles Manager Earl Weaver, who had a unique way of introducing himself to baseball's version of Tiny Tim. He recalls when he did one of his first live reports, and forgot in the middle of it the subject he was reporting on and he tells us what we can expect about the 2027 baseball season and the impending work stoppage.  It's a Past Our Prime you won't want to miss with two little Giants of the game… Tim Kurkjian and Joe Morgan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We say goodbye today to one of the greatest baserunners ever on Is This A Great Game, or What? But baseball never stops—especially for the incredibly young players getting locked up for the future, something Tim Kurkjian quite frankly hasn’t seen before. Catch that in our “GameChanger of the Week.” Jeff attempts a Quirkjian and falls a bit flat, creating a hilarious moment between this father-son duo. On This Date, a great number eight comes up, leading Tim to this week’s Team Tim. We’ve got the best “C” hitter and pitcher, another Wheel of Kurkjian, and three (not two!) Cards in the Bathroom. But before the baseball talk begins, we had to celebrate The Masters with a Kurkjian Quandary that absolutely NEEDS to be discussed. As always, thanks for listening and for being part of our family. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow—and most importantly, share the show with a friend or family member who loves this game! Coach Smarter, Connect Live, Replay the Action with GameChanger at gc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we've ever seen from an outfielder? Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss. Plus, the guys talk about Konnor Griffin and Paul Skenes make the Pirates must-watch, the NL Central looks strong, if this is Aaron Boone's best Yankee team, Kyle Harrison and the Brewers rolling along, and if José Ramírez is the greatest Cleveland Guardian ever. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about the first time Buster appeared on his radio show, his early concerns with the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the angriest someone in sports has been with him, and the time he infuriated Arizona Diamondback fans — and paid the price for it. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Tim Kurkjian joins 1:02 Jo Adell 3:27 Konnor Griffin 6:29 Best NL division 8:55 Alejandro Kirk out 13:02 Aaron Boone's best Yankee team? 14:53 Brewers 16:23 José Ramírez 17:52 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins 20:41 San Francisco Giants 23:44 Los Ángeles Dodgers dominance  25:36 Shohei Ohtani or Babe Ruth? 29:29 Aaron Boone Yankees 37:15 Angry Arizona Diamondback fans 41:53 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels right fielder Jo Adell robbed three home runs in one game. Was it the greatest defensive performance we've ever seen from an outfielder? Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss. Plus, the guys talk about Konnor Griffin and Paul Skenes make the Pirates must-watch, the NL Central looks strong, if this is Aaron Boone's best Yankee team, Kyle Harrison and the Brewers rolling along, and if José Ramírez is the greatest Cleveland Guardian ever. Then, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about the first time Buster appeared on his radio show, his early concerns with the San Francisco Giants, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers, the angriest someone in sports has been with him, and the time he infuriated Arizona Diamondback fans — and paid the price for it. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Tim Kurkjian joins 1:02 Jo Adell 3:27 Konnor Griffin 6:29 Best NL division 8:55 Alejandro Kirk out 13:02 Aaron Boone's best Yankee team? 14:53 Brewers 16:23 José Ramírez 17:52 Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins 20:41 San Francisco Giants 23:44 Los Ángeles Dodgers dominance  25:36 Shohei Ohtani or Babe Ruth? 29:29 Aaron Boone Yankees 37:15 Angry Arizona Diamondback fans 41:53 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filming on Easter Sunday, Tim Kurkjian brings us the All-Easter Team that everyone has been asking for—including a favorite of our former guest, Dan Patrick. Dylan Cease (a pitcher, of course) is the last to do something at the plate—man, do we miss pitchers hitting, don’t you? Tim also dives deeper into the difficulty of an umpire’s job, sharing a story that might just knock you off your feet. Jeff had a conversation with a 10-year-old that left him stunned—and after retelling it to Tim, let’s just say we’re feeling pretty good about the future of baseball fans. Jeff also breaks out the only impressions he knows how to do, and honestly… they’re not terrible, so we’ll take it. We even get to the important questions—like what shoe size Tim Kurkjian wears—and somehow make our way to Star Wars. Safe to say, we had a lot of fun this week… but we’ll have even more tomorrow when Hall of Famer Jim Palmer joins us once again. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss that interview—and so much more! Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Monday, March 30th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the Giants' 0-3 start to the season to christen Tony Vitello's managerial career, react to some crazy March Madness moments, ask Giants fans if they're pissed or patient with the team, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs react to a call from a Dodgers fan, debate what Tony Vitello could have done differently vs. the Yankees, react to the first weekend of the new ABS system in MLB, and more.   In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if Giants veterans will respect Tony Vitello's tough decisions this season, chat with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the Giants' 0-3 start to the season, check in on John Lynch and the 49ers at the NFL's annual owners meetings, and more.   In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs explain why it seems like Tony Vitello is pressing, not the Giants. Plus, the guys air some personal beef to close the show.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs debate if Giants veterans will respect Tony Vitello's tough decisions this season, chat with ESPN's Tim Kurkjian about the Giants' 0-3 start to the season, check in on John Lynch and the 49ers at the NFL's annual owners meetings, and more.

Tim Kurkjian, who covers MLB for ESPN, joins Willard and Dibs to break down the Giants' 0-3 start to the season, their offensive struggles, Tony Vitello's managerial debut, and more.

We’re celebrating Opening Day this year with our friends at GameChanger. They’ve been an incredible partner for the past couple of years, and nothing captures the spirit of Opening Day quite like family—which is exactly what they’re all about. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Opening Day should honestly be a holiday. Maybe next season we make that happen. At the top of the show, Tim dives into some of his favorite Opening Day memories, and he wraps things up with a “Team Tim” featuring some all-time Opening Day heroes. On This Date in Baseball History highlights some notable names, and we’ve got another edition of “Three Cards in the Bathroom” this week. Tim even made the trip up to Jeff’s house—just like old times—so we could put together a true celebration of an episode for everyone. One thing to remember: this season could be your team’s season. It’s the best time of the year—so hold onto that kid-at-heart energy heading into 2026. It makes everything more fun. Coach Smarter, Connect Live, and Replay the Action at gc.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10am hour of The K&C Masterpiece! Questions (and hopefully answers) for the 2026 Rangers. ESPN baseball analyst (and host of Is This A Great Game, or What?) Tim Kurkjian. Baseball Nuggets with Texas Rangers broadcaster Matt Hicks.

ESPN baseball analyst and host of "Is This A Great Game, or What?", Tim Kurkjian joins the show to preview the Rangers 2026 season, recall his memories of his first Opening Day on the Rangers beat, the expectations for the top of the Rangers batting order, and much more across MLB!

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Tim joins to talk the start of MLB's season and the Royals expectations!

Andy starts with the Wizards latest impressive tanking feat, plus the Yankees and Giants kicking off the MLB season. (19:17) More on Opening Day from Tim Kurkjian. (37:22) Two of the biggest openings in college basketball, Kansas and North Carolina. (50:02) Mel Kiper on Jeremiyah Love possibly ending up in Washington. To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony opens the show by talking about the NCAA Tournament, and he also talks about whether Victor Wembanyama should be the MVP, and he chats with Michael about the TGL Championship. House Minority Leader (and Binghamton Alum) Hakeem Jeffries calls in to talk about the glory days of the Big East, how St. John's is doing, and how well the Knicks are playing. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about opening day, and changing technology for balls and strikes, and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bickley and Marotta talk March Madness, Vinny gives his View on the Suns, we go through Rush Hour Reboot, and we're joined by Tim Kurkjian.

Tim Kurkjian had an absolute monster of a day, sitting down with Nolan Ryan and Dwight Gooden separately—on the same day. Even after all his years covering the game, he says there have been few days outside of Cooperstown inductions as story-filled as this one. He recaps both conversations for us. Who made their ball club? We break down the end of Spring Training, an exciting time for players who’ve finally achieved their dream of making a big league roster—including one player who made his promotion even more special. Plus, we dive into what happened On This Date in baseball history, Tim revisits some classic baseball cards, and as always, we wrap things up with a Team Tim. If you have something to share, head to GreatGameOrWhat.com or find us on social media—just search “GreatGameOrWhat.” Enjoy 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at MenGoToMars.com Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Venezuela earns its first World Baseball Classic title, defeating Team USA 3-2 in a dramatic final game. Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian discuss what a fun tournament this edition of the WBC was, Venezuela taking down the United States and Japan on its way to a championship, the celebration that ensued, which players shined, the United States' failure to get the offense going, and what they would change about the World Baseball Classic going forward.  0:00 Venezuela beats USA 3-2 in WBC final 3:57 Eugenio Suarez has another big moment 6:25 Bryce Harper finds his swing 7:49 Cubs allow Daniel Palencia to pitch 9:05 Wilyer Abreu is a breakout candidate in 2026 11:04 Eduardo Rodríguez came up big 11:56 Nolan McLean was spinning it 13:55 Luis Arráez walks to get the late rally going 14:49 How did manager Omar López and Mark DeRosa perform? 16:06 What would you change about the WBC? 21:43 Milwaukee Brewers Preview 23:11 Headlines 23:44 Kansas City Royals Preview 25:06 Bleacher Tweets w/ more on Cubs OF Seyia Suzuki's injury CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuela earns its first World Baseball Classic title, defeating Team USA 3-2 in a dramatic final game. Buster Olney and Tim Kurkjian discuss what a fun tournament this edition of the WBC was, Venezuela taking down the United States and Japan on its way to a championship, the celebration that ensued, which players shined, the United States' failure to get the offense going, and what they would change about the World Baseball Classic going forward.  0:00 Venezuela beats USA 3-2 in WBC final 3:57 Eugenio Suarez has another big moment 6:25 Bryce Harper finds his swing 7:49 Cubs allow Daniel Palencia to pitch 9:05 Wilyer Abreu is a breakout candidate in 2026 11:04 Eduardo Rodríguez came up big 11:56 Nolan McLean was spinning it 13:55 Luis Arráez walks to get the late rally going 14:49 How did manager Omar López and Mark DeRosa perform? 16:06 What would you change about the WBC? 21:43 Milwaukee Brewers Preview 23:11 Headlines 23:44 Kansas City Royals Preview 25:06 Bleacher Tweets w/ more on Cubs OF Seyia Suzuki's injury CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s also the World Baseball Classic Championship tonight, and with the regular season starting in just eight days, this is an incredible week for baseball. Tim Kurkjian jumps right in to discuss the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena drama surrounding the handshake that never happened. After the WBC, we’ll be joined by Foul Territory and Blue Bird Territory's Kevin Pillar to recap it all with us. Jeff also makes his pick for a March Madness sleeper this year—maybe not to win it all, but a team he believes can make a run to the Sweet Sixteen. We also hear Tim’s incredible St. Patrick’s Day team and cycle through more baseball cards. Plus, we reveal the results of the All-Robinson vs. All-Johnson matchup that had us debating last week… and let’s just say, we did NOT see this one coming. Thanks for listening and watching. Be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss anything. We’ll be back to three episodes next week, and as tradition goes, Eduardo Perez will join us to help kick off the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stacy and Curtis are joined by ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian to get his thoughts on whether the Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena drama at the World Baseball Classic will spill over into the Mariners season, they answer your questions about the Seahawks bringing back George Holani and some other free agency possibilities in Four Down Territory, they bring you the latest on Bryce Miller following his scrapped bullpen session in The Timeline, and they discuss how important the first month of the Mariners season will be this year. 

Tony opens the show by talking about the weather over the weekend, getting out to play nine holes with George Solomon, and about watching the Arnold Palmer Classic and the Wizards / Pelicans game. Michael Wilbon calls in to talk about going to the Duke / UNC game and all the people he got to see at the game. Tim Kurkjian calls in to talk about the World Baseball Classic and how much it means to the players to be representing their country, and he also talks about whether the Dodgers can win their third World Series in a row and Tony closes out the show by opening up the Mailbag. Songs : Gavin Shire “Me And The Dan” ; Dan Bern “Danny B and Mr. Profar” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was your favorite moment from the first weekend of World Baseball Classic action? Buster and Eric Hosmer discuss. Plus, Manny Machado mentoring breakout start Junior Caminero on the Dominican Republic, and should Tarik Skubal pitch another game for the U.S.? Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about what gets him fired up about the WBC, Kyle Schwarber's home run against Great Britain, a high schooler forcing Aaron Judge into a double play, and his thoughts on the Tigers, Red Sox and Yankees after visiting Spring Training. Plus, Buster previews the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Buster answers your WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer 18:38 Atlanta Braves Preview 19:53 Tim Kurkjian 38:39 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 39:45 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What was your favorite moment from the first weekend of World Baseball Classic action? Buster and Eric Hosmer discuss. Plus, Manny Machado mentoring breakout start Junior Caminero on the Dominican Republic, and should Tarik Skubal pitch another game for the U.S.? Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about what gets him fired up about the WBC, Kyle Schwarber's home run against Great Britain, a high schooler forcing Aaron Judge into a double play, and his thoughts on the Tigers, Red Sox and Yankees after visiting Spring Training. Plus, Buster previews the Atlanta Braves and the St. Louis Cardinals. Later, Buster answers your WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Eric Hosmer 18:38 Atlanta Braves Preview 19:53 Tim Kurkjian 38:39 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 39:45 Bleacher Tweets CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of Stugotz and Company LIVE!: Stu and the guys welcome baseball writer and analyst Tim Kurkjian onto the show to cover the headlines around major league baseball. Dan Beyer and Monse Bolanos filling in as they discuss a curious past 24 hours in the NBA. Dan and Monse filling in as they react to a truly amazing incident in girls' high school basketball. #StugotzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baseball season is here, which means more Tim Kurkjian, which is always a great thing. Kurkjian joins the show and the conversation immediately begins with a debate over the best fielding pitchers in baseball. He also reveals a surprising pick for the second best baseball movie of all time. The crew dives into who poses the biggest threat to the Dodgers this season and what Kurkjian thought about the Mets offseason moves. Then, Tim shares his Mount Rushmore of double play tandems. Finally, he gives his thoughts on the upcoming World Baseball Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page! The Yankees' Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox had an underrated offseason, remembering Bill Mazeroski and his World Series Game 7 walk-off home run, and everyone is all-in on the World Baseball Classic. Then, Buster previews the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 2:28 Gerrit Cole, Yankees' pitching 7:02 Red Sox offseason 8:42 Gold age of shortstops 14:07 Shortstop draft 21:42 Remembering Bill Mazeroski 25:03 Buy-in for the World Baseball Classic 28:09 Headlines: Rhys Hoskins signs with Cleveland, Jordan Westburg injured, Pay Murphy extended 29:13 Toronto Blue Jays 2026 preview 30:32 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Who the hell is Dave Dameshek?" Tim Kurkjian is here for a slew of new Looks Like submissions and to break down the Hall of Fame inductees, which is not good news for Greg Cote because we have the receipts of his old HOF takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices