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Melky Cabrera was suspended for the use of performance-enhancing drugs in 2012 and lost about a third of his salary, or about $1.8 million of the $6 million that he made. Then, when he went into free agency, he signed a two-year, $16 million deal wit...

Blog | June 05, 2013

In the first inning of the worst spring training game ever last month, Jose Bautista took a pitch that may have been a little high, maybe a little outside, for strike two. He walked away from home plate, disgusted. Never mind that the Blue Jays had ...

Blog | April 05, 2013

Unless Jose Bautista can get his feelings about umpires under control, Buster Olney writes that his constant complaining could hurt the slugger.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2013

HOUSTON -- Florida State baseball coach Mike Martin will tell you that it was his son's idea, years ago, to move the team's star shortstop to catcher. The Seminoles had a developing surplus in the middle infield and something of a hole at c...

Blog | March 30, 2013

Buster Olney writes that it's likely the San Francisco Giants will move Buster Posey from catcher to another position at some point during his new contract.

Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2013

Bud Selig says he has no problem with the Houston Astros' strategy, or their payroll level of $25 million. From Brian Smith's story in the Houston Chronicle: "I do trust the organization," Selig said. "Look, every organization goe...

Blog | March 27, 2013

Bud Selig says he approves of the way the Astros are rebuilding, but Buster Olney says the commissioner needs to be careful not to condone tanking.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013

The New York Yankees are close to acquiring Vernon Wells from the Los Angeles Angels, sources told ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney.

Jim Leyland wore a small smile last week as he talked about team chemistry. He said if you win, you've got a great clubhouse, but if you lose, then it's said you have a bad clubhouse. He's right, of course. Almost everything else foll...

Blog | March 24, 2013

Buster Olney takes a look at 10 of baseball's most inflammatory situations this season, including Charlie Manuel's future in Philadelphia and the battle for the L.A. market.

Blog | Conversation | March 24, 2013

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Josh Johnson is evolving into a complete pitcher, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria says he hasn't seen negative reaction to the slashing of the team's payroll, other than a few crazy phone calls. From Joe Capozzi's piece: Loria said he has heard very little negative re...

Blog | February 26, 2013

Buster Olney takes a look at the situation surrounding the talented Giancarlo Stanton and says the Marlins must look to ink or deal him. Problem is, their owner is living in an alternate reality where normal rules of reason don't apply.

Blog | Conversation | February 26, 2013

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- This is Part II of our rankings of the early-season schedules, from toughest to easiest. On Saturday, the focus was on the American League. Sunday, we turn our attention to the National League: 1. Pittsburgh Pirates Games again...

Blog | February 24, 2013

Buster Olney ranks the early-season schedules of NL teams. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the toughest path.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2013

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - When the late, great Mike Flanagan served in the Baltimore Orioles' leadership in 2005, the team got off to a strong start, winning 30 of their first 46 games. I called "Flanny" in late May and asked him whether he thought they...

Blog | February 23, 2013