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Some of the Boston Red Sox players who met with ownership about Bobby Valentine on July 26 are extremely media savvy. They've played in big markets and speak off and on the record at length to various reporters, and they had to know, as they gat...

Blog | August 15, 2012

Buster Olney writes that, given the ongoing tension in Boston's clubhouse this season between players and manager Bobby Valentine, owner John Henry should learn from his late friend George Steinbrenner and empower GM Ben Cherington.

Blog | Conversation | August 15, 2012

Arizona's Chris Young is constantly evaluating and tweaking his swing, and his latest adjustments, Buster Olney writes, have helped him find some rhythm at the plate and get off to a hot start in 2012.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2012

To say baseball's landscape has shifted this offseason is an understatement. There was an exodus of talent to the American League, and teams like the Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees find themselv...

Blog | February 17, 2012

Sure, Bobby Valentine is now an ESPN analyst, but don't be surprised if he gets a call to manage of one of these struggling ball clubs. Plus notes, stats and analysis from around MLB.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2009

From intense managers to emotional managers to laid-back managers, there are all kinds presently in the majors.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2005