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The trade market is a long way from evolving, leaving many weeks for the Tampa Bay Rays to determine when they'll begin earnestly marketing David Price, whether it be before the July 31 deadline or in the fall. There's plenty of time for Gi...

Blog | April 25, 2013

Buster Olney looks at a few players who could be trade candidates as the summer progresses.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Domonic Brown and Chase Utley homered in a five-run first, Kyle Kendrick threw six effective innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 7-3 Wednesday night.

Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley sparked an eight-run first inning, Ryan Howard added a late grand slam and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the inept New York Mets 16-1 before a few hundred fans Thursday night at quiet Citi Field.

Ten years later, Chase Utley is considering the hot corner again.

Tristan H. Cockcroft updates his top 125 hitter rankings and breaks down the stats to find which teams have the best and worst hitting matchups for the remainder of the season.

Recap | Box score | Photos WHAT IT MEANS: If the rallying cry for the Mets is to finish in third place in the NL East, they gained ground on the current occupant Tuesday night. Ike Davis' 10th-inning double against B.J. Rosenberg plated David W...

WHAT IT MEANS: Scott Hairston continued to dominate left-handed pitching, Chris Young took a scoreless effort into the seventh inning and the Mets appeared poised to match a season high by moving eight games over .500, all while putting another nail ...

Roy Halladay is continuing his recovery from a shoulder injury as planned after a second opinion confirmed the original diagnosis for the Philadelphia Phillies' ace right-hander.

Phillies-Mets Preview

Buster Olney writes that the Philadelphia Phillies are struggling, and the return of Chase Utley won't necessarily be the boost that they desperately need. Given the status of Utley's knees, what he can actually contribute remains unclear.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2012

Mets-Phillies Preview

Stephania Bell checks in on the most notable injury issues among hitters as spring training nears a close, including updates on Buster Posey, Ryan Howard, Carl Crawford and others.

With the season beginning today in Japan, it's that time of year when everyone is making predictions. I figure it's about time that I get in on the act. 1. The Philadelphia Phillies will not make the playoffs. With Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Col...

Blog | March 28, 2012

Buster Olney writes that for Chase Utley and the Phillies, reality is quickly closing in, as it's the middle of March and Utley is heading to see a knee specialist instead of taking the field to prepare for Opening Day.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2012

ESPN's fantasy experts offer up their sleepers and busts for the 2012 fantasy baseball season.