A "Major League" move by the Padres
Buster OlneyIf you're looking for a CliffsNotes version of what has happened in San Diego, just flip on the movie "Major League." To review the events of the pas...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 03, 2009
Lefties not following plan vs. Youkilis
Special to ESPN.comLefties are not pitching to Kevin Youkilis' weaknesses; instead, they are pitching to his strengths.
Story | Conversation | September 20, 2009
Giambi helps keep Rockies relaxed, rolling
Buster OlneyMaybe it is Yorvit Torrealba who has earned the honor of wearing Jason Giambi's Golden Thong, after Torrealba's ninth-inning three-run double gave the...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 12, 2009
For a night, Penny is prime currency
Buster OlneyMike Krukow, half of the Giants' broadcast team, said it best about Brad Penny in the seventh or eighth inning of the pitcher's debut with San Francis...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 03, 2009
The value of waiver warfare
Buster OlneyA friend of a general manager accepted an invitation to watch a game from the GM's private box this season, thinking how much fun it would be. The exp...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 02, 2009
Wright hopes to test-run S100 helmet
ESPN.com news servicesDavid Wright has been reduced to a spectator since a beanball sent him to the hospital two weeks ago. The New York Mets slugger hopes to return to the lineup Tuesday and isn't taking any chances.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Beckett hits Jays' Scutaro in head
Associated PressToronto Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro left Friday night's game in Boston after being hit in the head with a pitch by Red Sox right-hander Josh Beckett in the fourth inning.
Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009Rice swung and missed on Jeter
Buster OlneyOn a Saturday afternoon a few weeks ago, I happened across a YES Network broadcast of Yankee Ron Guidry's 18-strikeout game against the California Ang...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 23, 2009
How the league broke the code
Buster Olney...of the St. Louis Cardinals threw a pitch up by the head of Mets third baseman David Wright and got nailed with a three-game suspension. Thompson didn't hit him, but he came...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 13, 2009
BP Daily: Infielders Anonymous
Kevin Goldstein, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus examines the reasons why guys drafted as shortstops -- like Ryan Braun -- don't usually play there when they get to the pros and considers some current top prospects who might need to change their positions in the bigs.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009
Smoltz and Sox face difficult decisions
Buster OlneyAll Boston manager Terry Francona could do was to try to contain the damage the Yankees had done to John Smoltz in the fourth inning Thursday night. A...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 07, 2009
Nine reasons this NYY-BOS series is pivotal
Buster Olney...sitting at home when the October dance begins. The Red Sox saw first-hand Wednesday night that David Price is beginning to pull it all together, and the Rays' athleticism makes them a scary team...
Blog Entry | Conversation | August 06, 2009
BP Daily: Let them play!
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at deserving All-Stars who could get snubbed, including Adrian Gonzalez, Aaron Hill and a closer who had never saved a game before this season.
Story | Conversation | July 02, 2009
BP Daily: New evaluations of the RBI
Marc Normandin, Baseball ProspectusTo get the most bang for their buck, fantasy GMs need more advanced ways to study the RBI stat. Here now, we present a look at "Others Batted In," or OBI.
Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009
Youkilis, Lowell hit 3-run shots as Red Sox avoid first home sweep of season
Associated PressKevin Youkilis hit a three-run homer two innings after his long foul ball was upheld by a replay review, Mike Lowell also had a three-run shot and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Mets 12-5 on Sunday.
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