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Paul Swydan says the White Sox should bring back Gavin Floyd, but have tougher decisions on Jake Peavy.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2012

From Jordan Walden's struggles to recent injuries to Scott Downs and LaTroy Hawkins, the Angels' bullpen has taken a beating so far this season, writes Buster Olney. At 6.5 games back in the AL West, the club is hanging on while its 'pen is repaired.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2012

The first pitch of the American League's regular season will happen in a couple of days, thrown by Brandon McCarthy, and when the rest of the AL teams begin their respective schedules on April 5, we likely will see something we've never see...

Blog | March 26, 2012

If Jacoby Ellsbury hits leadoff for the Red Sox on Opening Day against Justin Verlander, a little bit of MVP history and trivia will be made, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Nick Blackburn's ERA was 5.14 as he prepared for his start against the Chicago White Sox on May 4, and he was scrambling for solutions. As he and catcher Rene Rivera talked about the White Sox hitters and how they wanted to pitch to them, they s...

Blog | June 19, 2011

Buster Olney writes about how Nick Blackburn changed his pitching approach, which has in turn helped the Twins get on a roll.

Blog | Conversation | June 19, 2011

I really expected Chicago White Sox left-hander John Danks to hurl a gem in Anaheim on Tuesday. Perhaps it was wishful thinking since he's on a few of my teams. Regardless, Danks entered with an 0-5 record but was certainly pitching much better ...

Blog | May 11, 2011

Eric Karabell looks at a number of starting pitchers who are probably better than their records indicate.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2011

In light of Armando Galarraga's perfect game that wasn't, ESPN The Magazine polled 100 MLB players about the league's umpires, to see what MLBers really think about the boys in blue. Question No. 1: Who are the best umpires?

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2010

When Jon Lester is your No. 2 starter, you must have one of the best rotations in baseball, right? But what about when Adam Wainright or A.J. Burnett fills the same role? Buster chimes in with his current rankings on who has the best five.

Blog | Conversation | February 09, 2010

Some scouting reports on Gary Matthews Jr. aren't kind. He can't hit for average, can't hit for power and his defense is in a steep decline. Why did the Mets make this deal?

Blog | Conversation | January 23, 2010

Keith Law has gone to the videotape, and he's back with some fresh observations about 10 top prospects from Sunday's Futures Game.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009

Kevin Goldstein's news and notes from Monday's games in the minor leagues, including an assessment of White Sox first-base prospect Brandon Allen.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

Kevin Goldstein discusses notable minor league performances from Monday, including a five-inning rain-shortened no-hitter for White Sox prospect Aaron Poreda.

Story | Conversation | May 05, 2009