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Detroit Tigers right-hander Max Scherzer fanned 15 Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, winning his third game in nine starts. Scherzer allowed two runs in seven innings and lowered his ERA to a still-unsightly 5.73. Scherzer, who had given up six runs (fiv...

Blog | May 21, 2012

Eric Karabell discusses the most fantasy-relevant tidbits from Sunday's games, including Max Scherzer's huge strikeout performance.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 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

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

Buster Olney writes that the Cleveland Indians have a tricky decision to make this offseason on whether to keep Grady Sizemore.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Yankees and Tigers will have several relief options available to them in Game 5 of their ALDS series, including their respective aces, CC Sabathia and Justin Verlander.

Blog | Conversation | October 05, 2011

Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solution writes that a good portion of A.J. Burnett's struggles for the New York Yankees this season can be attributed to the poor defensive support he's had behind him.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2011

&#8226 Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor Cahill walked seven Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, allowing four hits and four runs in 4 1/3 innings. Not too long ago, Cahill was 6-0, and when June began, his ERA was 2.31. Now he's 6-5 with a 3...

Blog | June 15, 2011

Eric Karabell reviews the top fantasy performances from Tuesday, including another rough night for A's righty Trevor Cahill.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2011

You might think they didn't play any meaningful baseball in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, because Mother Nature intervened to stop the Oakland Athletics-Texas Rangers blowout, but let me tell you, as someone who listened on the radio to 3.5 in...

Blog | May 12, 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

Tom Haberstroh breaks down Brad Penny's matchup versus the Yankees and Nick Blackburn versus Oakland.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

As a dad, I'm glad my 5-year-old son is a Derek Jeter fan, because Jeter sets an example worth emulating.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2004