Buster Olney

Buster Olney

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Buster Olney is a senior writer at ESPN The Magazine. A baseball reporter since 1989, Olney has covered the Padres, Orioles, Mets and Yankees. Olney, a bestselling author, joined ESPN The Magazine in 2003, after six years at The New York Times.

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Wagner still has fantasy value

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell is taking a closer look at Billy Wagner's fantasy value in Boston, which could still be relatively high in the near future.

Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009

Ryan the odd man out in Toronto

James Quintong, ESPN.com

James Quintong breaks down the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen and notes that Jason Frasor, not B.J. Ryan, is getting the call for saves.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Those dirty little secrets

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry delves into Jack Kerouac's secret fantasy baseball obsession and looks at other players secretly better than you might think.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2009

The Talented Mr. Roto: The all-undervalued team

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry blends his fantasy baseball all-undervalued team with some real-life examples of things underappreciated.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009

Hit Parade: Playing out trade scenarios

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts plays "What if?" with some trade rumors to see who would most benefit from the ripple effects of those moves.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2008

The Talented Mr. Roto: Top moms and top pickups

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry pays tribute to mothers before listing his free-agent pickups of the week.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 2008

The Talented Mr. Roto: The improbable rise of Joey Votto

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry points out that Joey Votto has been so good, even rookie-phobic Dusty Baker has no choice but to play him. If that can happen, well, anything can. And, these days, it seems it is.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2008

Out of the Box: Pedro party ends early

Eric Karabell, ESPN.com

Eric Karabell looks back at Tuesday with an eye focused on the fantasy slant, including Pedro Martinez's 2008 debut.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Down Goes Pedro

Eric Karabell

...s next start, but since it's against the high-scoring Phillies, fantasy owners should avoid. Buster Olney reported on SportsCenter that former Brewers underachiever Claudio Vargas, released a week ago, could become a...

Story | April 01, 2008

Roberts Report: Longoria's ups and downs

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts has the latest from Grapefruit League action, including the best and worst of Evan Longoria.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Brewers sign Cameron

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the signing of Mike Cameron by the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as moves by Scott Rolen, Troy Glaus, Mark Kotsay, Emil Brown and Marcus Giles.

Story | Conversation | January 14, 2008

Jones could rebound in L.A.

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the fantasy impact of Andruw Jones signing with the Dodgers and other hot stove news.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2007

Cockcroft: Welcome Baaaaack ...

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft analyzes three players who re-signed with their 2007 teams: Mariano Rivera, Mike Lowell and Luis Castillo.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2007

What If?: Playing out third-base rumors

Brendan Roberts, ESPN.com

Brendan Roberts looks at what would happen to the third-base rankings should some offseason rumors substantiate.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Cockcroft: Adam Jones recalled

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses Adam Jones' recall and other news around the American League.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2007