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The hiring of Theo Epstein as club president marked a new era for the Chicago Cubs, but there was no chance that the change would manifest itself in the standings this year, and there is little chance that it will change anything next year. The Cu...

Buster Olney tells Greeny and Tim Legler about the struggles of the Red Sox and Yankees....

Lance Berkman could have a torn ACL, and if that's the case, Buster Olney writes, the St. Louis Cardinals must replace a big bat in the middle of their lineup and a leader in their clubhouse.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2012

Greeny and Tim Legler welcome ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney (6:45 a.m. ET), ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst (7:30), ESPN NBA analyst Chris Mullin (8:15), I'll Have Another trainer Doug O'Neil (8:45) and ESPN LA 710's Dave Miller (9:30) to the show on this...

Matt Kemp wants a shot at Magic Johnson in a game of H-O-R-S-E, but that will have to wait. As Buster Olney writes, Kemp is still rehabbing his strained hamstring, and his next step will be getting back to running.

Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2012

While Kerry Wood will be remembered by some as a pitcher who never fulfilled his tremendous potential, and to others as a great teammate, his lasting legacy may be how he has changed the way teams scout and handle young pitchers, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | May 19, 2012

Alex Rodriguez is declining faster than most expected, and the Yankees are concerned.

Blog | Conversation | May 18, 2012

Greeny and Golic welcome ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney (6:45 a.m. ET), ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst (7:15), FOX Sports' Tim McCarver (7:30), ESPN NBA analyst Kurt Rambis (8:15) and Basketball Hall of Famer Tom Heinsohn (9:15) to the show on this Friday...

It hasn't been long since the new Dodgers' owners officially took over the franchise, but there's already been significant change. As Buster Olney writes, the franchise is making an effort to reconnect with its fan base.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2012

Former NHL stars Mike Modano and Jeremy Roenick describes what it's like to play for the Stanley Cup. They also shoot down Van Pelt's idea for a sumo goalie. Listen ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney talks about Terry Collins and David Wright, Jays 3B B...

Wednesday, Scott Van Pelt hosts from the Bristol, CT studios. They'll welcome 1070 The Fan's Dan Dakich (1:15 p.m. ET), ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney (1:30 p.m.), Comcast Sports Chicago's Stacey King (2:15 p.m.), ESPN.com Heat Index writer Brian Wind...

It's unclear how the new playoff format will affect teams' decision-making, but Buster Olney writes that there will be teams looking to buy in pursuit of the additional playoff spots. Here are three teams executives expect to be aggressive this summer.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2012

Jake Peavy is healthy again, and he's proving just how good a pitcher he can be. He's also proving he has trade value. As Buster Olney writes, Peavy is among a handful of starting pitchers who could be marketable at the deadline this summer.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2012

Buster Olney tells Golic and Adnan Virk about Josh Hamilton and more....

Golic and Adnan Virk welcome ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney (6:45 a.m. ET), ESPN.com's Brian Windhorst (7:30), ESPN NBA analyst Bruce Bowen (8:15) and ESPN LA 710's Dave Miller (9:15) to the show on this Monday morning. Get in touch with Mike & Mike ...

Josh Hamilton is doing things we've never seen before, and yet opposing pitchers continue to feed him pitches to drive. As Buster Olney writes, it's time to try one last option before walking him: expand the strike zone.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2012