Running with Bob Sheppard
Buster OlneyBob Sheppard, the longtime public address announcer for the Yankees, is stepping away from the microphone for good. I hope he enjoys whatever he deci...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 28, 2009
New-Bourn: Astros center fielder on the rise
Buster OlneyIt was as if Michael Bourn had been staring at the same math equation for months, knowing that the answer was right there in front of him. His batting...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 14, 2009
Noon: Upton/Fix
Rays CF B.J. Upton shares his thoughts on the World Series and Colin Cowherd rates this week's NFL games...
Audio PodCast | October 29, 2009
Instant replay must be expanded … immediately
Buster Olney...would have had a runner in scoring position, as crew chief Tim Tschida acknowledged. On Thursday, C.B. Bucknor missed two calls on tag plays. There were multiple missed umpiring calls in the Colorado-Philadelphia...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 10, 2009
Insider Intel: Cardinals vs. Dodgers
Keith Law, ESPN InsiderKeith Law previews the Cardinals and Dodgers, offering three things to watch when each team is at bat, three keys for each squad, and ultimately a prediction on the series. Plus: Notes from Baseball Prospectus, Inside Edge and ESPN Stats & Info.
Story | Conversation | October 06, 2009
A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Tampa Bay Rays
Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Insider staff, ESPN InsiderInsider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the rapid demise of last year's American League champs.
Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009
Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
Wainwright commanding plate, and attention
Buster OlneyThere aren't many pitchers who can consistently command a breaking ball on both sides of home plate, a longtime talent evaluator said Wednesday aftern...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 10, 2009
How teams can learn from the Marlins
Buster OlneyRicky Nolasco came into the season projected to be a leader of one of the best young rotations in the majors. On May 22, Nolasco gave up eight runs ov...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 09, 2009
Rangers' Borbon keeps on running
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey takes a closer look at Julio Borbon, who has emerged as the Rangers' DH thanks to his speed and performance at the plate. Plus, he looks at the latest September call-ups
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009
Seven possibilities for a Mets front man
Buster OlneyOrdinary news briefings have become public-relations disasters for the New York Mets, writes Ben Shpigel, and members of the team's ownership have end...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 27, 2009
10 things to know about raising athletes
Patrick Cain, ESPN The MagazineJustin and B.J. Upton's parents explain 10 things you should know about raising athletes
Story | Conversation | August 18, 2009
Jason Bartlett knows consistency
Jason Grey, ESPN.comJason Grey looks at how Jason Bartlett has stayed consistent after many thought his early success was a fluke.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2009
Why the Yankees are now firing on all cylinders
Buster Olney...AL East -- were a team of extraordinarily young and talented players who would naturally progress as B.J. Upton and Evan Longoria and James Shields and the others matured. Instead they've taken a step...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 15, 2009
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