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Cubs jump into Peavy trade talks, eye three-team deal

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

The Braves and Padres continue to make progress in trade negotiations around pitcher Jake Peavy, but at the same time, San Diego is talking with the Cubs about the All-Star - with the Padres and Chicago engaging a third team as part of their proposals.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

The Simple Life

Buster Olney

With a baseball in his hand, Roy Oswalt is in total command. So how come he's thinking about walking away from the game?

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Countdown ... To the Hot Stove League

Buster Olney

Five major things to watch for as baseball marches into the off-season.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008

Peavy has five teams in mind; Padres expanding potential

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Sources say that the Padres are reaching out to a number of additional teams in an effort to trade Jake Peavy.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2008

HOW TO WIN IN OCTOBER ... OR DIE TRYING

Buster Olney

The postseason is all about little edges. We go back to the best game of last fall to spotlight the keys that contenders will need to win this fall.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2008

HIRED GUNS

Buster Olney

CC Sabathia is three months from free agency. But first he—like four other stars— has a job do to.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2008

Astros remaining aggressive in market

Buster Olney

No one can accuse the Houston Astros of being quitters. Despite the fact that Houston is 12 1/2 games out of first...

Blog Entry | Conversation | July 28, 2008

Sources: Forthcoming Mitchell report will be 'huge story'

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Sources familiar with the George Mitchell investigation told Buster Olney that the report will name many players, including some big names and some names that have not surfaced to date.

Story | Conversation | October 12, 2007

How Clemens landed in the Bronx

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Detailing exactly how the Yankees won the battle to re-sign Roger Clemens.

Story | Conversation | May 06, 2007

Yankees, Astros, Red Sox wait on undecided Rocket

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Roger Clemens' time frame for making his decision on whether he will pitch in 2007 remains the same, according to agent Randy Hendricks.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2007

Andruw Jones claimed on waivers; 10-5 rights loom

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Braves center fielder Andruw Jones has been claimed on waivers, but it's not clear which team has claimed the eight-time Gold Glove winner, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2006

Oswalt implementing 10-year plan

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

With a baseball in his hand, Roy Oswalt is in total command. So how come he's thinking about walking away from the game?

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | March 31, 2006

Oswalt hurls masterpiece at Cardinals

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Roy Oswalt was at the top of his game in silencing the Cardinals, sending the Astros to their first World Series.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2005

'Oh, my gosh,' Astros lose

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Brad Lidge went from being among the Astros' heroes to the goat with one devastating swing of the bat by Albert Pujols.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2005

Shuffling lineup works wonders for Astros

Buster Olney, ESPN The Magazine

Putting Mike Lamb back into the starting lineup in Game 3 proved to be a genius move by the Astros, writes Buster Olney.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2005