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Oct 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

Buster Olney ‘laughed’ at notion Aaron Judge exorcised postseason demons

"He's not gonna totally get over it and conquer that thing until they actually win a World Series"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 8, 2025 0
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) reacts as Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) runs the bases on a three-run home run in the third inning of the MLB National League Wild Card Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Dodgers won game 1 of the series, 10-5.

Buster Olney reveals Reds were tipping pitches against Dodgers

The Reds were already facing an uphill battle against the Dodgers, it would be impossible with them tipping their pitches.

By Matt Yoder OnOct 2, 2025 0
The schedule and announcers for MLB's Wild Card Series were announced on Sunday night shortly after the regular season ended. Photo Credit: ESPN/YouTube.

Schedule, announcers for MLB Wild Card Series revealed

The postseason begins on Tuesday.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2025 0
Buster Olney criticized Orioles GM Mike Elias on Tuesday for waiting several days to talk to the media after manager Brandon Hyde was fired. Photo Credits: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images (Buster Olney, left); Tim Heitman-Imagn Images (Mike Elias, right).

Buster Olney rips Orioles GM Mike Elias for extended silence following Brandon Hyde’s firing

"I don't know how you create any accountability if the guy at the top of the food chain isn't addressing it."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 20, 2025 0
Juan Soto

ESPN shifts from Juan Soto to Brandon Nimmo as mic’d up player for ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Juan Soto was originally slated to discuss his former teammate, Aaron Judge.

By Reice Shipley OnMay 18, 2025 0
Former Seattle Mariners player Ichiro Suzuki reacts during a Spring Training workout at Peoria Sports Complex.

Sports media members question which Hall of Fame voter left Ichiro Suzuki off their ballot

"Ichiro Suzuki not unanimously getting voted in is just ridiculous."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 21, 2025 0
ESPN's Buster Olney seemed to rip the Cubs for only welcoming Sammy Sosa back into the fold after he issued an apology. Photo Credit: USA TODAY Sports

Buster Olney seemingly slams Cubs for handling of Sammy Sosa

"The sanctimony is ridiculous."

By Michael Dixon OnDec 19, 2024 0
Buster Olney and Jeff Passan

Buster Olney, Jeff Passan ridicule Mets’ Juan Soto deal: ‘An exceptional overpay’

"It is an exceptional overpay."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 9, 2024 0
Sep 25, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics fans during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

National media angry, nostalgic after Athletics’ finale in Oakland

"Shame on you MLB, all the owners, the Athletics and most of all John Fisher and Rob Manfred."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 3
Oakland Athletics final game

ESPN MLB insiders Jeff Passan, Buster Olney blast MLB for ‘debacle’ of Athletics leaving Oakland

"John Fisher didn't have to move this team. MLB and its owners didn't need to be complicit in it. This was a choice. A wrong one. History will sneer."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 1
Baseball Tonight Special: MLB Squeeze Play

ESPN launches special ‘Baseball Tonight’ episodes on playoff chases

The shows will also have the opportunity to cut in for at-bats by Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in their pursuit of history.

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 10, 2024 1
Jon "Boog" Sciambi

Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi hates MLB trade deadline: ‘They all act so conservatively’

"The trade deadline stinks, man."

By Reice Shipley OnAug 22, 2024 3
Buster Olney in 2019.

Buster Olney’s X account was hacked, used for fake news on trades, Ohtani, and COVID

This was quite the hack.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 10, 2024 1
Buster Olney talks with Alex Feuz on 06010 the ESPN Communications Podcast

Buster Olney discusses relationship with ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ crew

"We all throw out ideas, some are good and some are bad but we don't have a problem laughing at ourselves when they don't come out so great."

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 10, 2024 0
Buster Olney Photo Credit: ESPN

ESPN’s Buster Olney holds bizarre interview with fan after switcheroo trick

"So why is your wife mad at you?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 14, 2024 1
Buster Olney on Jackson Holliday

Buster Olney predicted Orioles phenom Jackson Holliday would be great at 9 years old

"Anybody who saw Jackson Holliday swing a bat at 7, 8, 9 years old knowing the history of sons who reach the major leagues, you knew that this was going to happen."

By Brendon Kleen OnApr 11, 2024 0
Apr 30, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Television reporter Buster Olney before the game between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park.

Buster Olney recalls staking out Chuck Knoblauch during ‘yips’ phase: ‘It was really heartbreaking to watch.’

"I waited and waited and waited, and he came out and just poured his heart out."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 30, 2024 0
Buster Olney

Awful Announcing Podcast: Buster Olney on MLB offseason, Scott Boras, Shohei Ohtani, and more

Guest host Jessica Kleinschmidt interviews ESPN MLB reporter Buster Olney. Jessica and Buster discuss a wide range of...

By Phillip Bupp OnMar 29, 2024 0
Oct 20, 2014; Kansas City, MO, USA; San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey (28) answers questions from members of the media during practice the day before the start of the 2014 World Series at Kauffman Stadium

Buster Olney reveals role in Buster Posey’s improved media relationship

"He had no idea that was the culture."

By Sam Neumann OnMar 28, 2024 0
Jul 19, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; American League pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels looks on after batting practice before the 2022 All Star game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

MLB

What Shohei Ohtani’s chaotic free agency says about the current state of sports journalism

Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani’s free agent ‘secrecy’ frustrating prominent baseball insiders

"It can’t be good for Ohtani to be at the center of a negotiation infused with paranoia and joylessness."

By Arthur Weinstein OnDec 5, 2023 2
Buster Olney interviews fan

Buster Olney’s mid-game interview with fan following interference incident draws praise

"I didn’t know, y'all gotta understand, when it’s dropping down it looks like it’s coming directly to you."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 4, 2023 0
Buster Olney and Phil Nevin

Buster Olney’s mid-game Shohei Ohtani trade question to Angels manager draws ire

"Why does ESPN have to ask this straight up in the middle of a game?"

By Sam Neumann OnJul 17, 2023 1
An Outside The Lines feature on MLBN’s Sarah Langs.

MLB

MLB’s Sarah Langs and her battle with ALS highlighted by ESPN, teams, and more on Lou Gehrig Day: ‘Baseball is my passion.’

Brandon Nimmo

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball mic’ing up Mets’ Brandon Nimmo

Nimmo has the second-highest on-base percentage in the league.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 20, 2023 0

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