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Buster Olney takes a look at the would-be free-agent market for starting pitchers and realizes he's essentially sifting through the infirmary. Everyone who could be a free agent is hurt. So who takes their place?

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2013

There's plenty of time for the Red Sox to contend in the AL East, but as Buster Olney writes, they won't be helped by chemistry. As of now, Boston's clubhouse is divided in all kinds of ways.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2012

From Jordan Walden's struggles to recent injuries to Scott Downs and LaTroy Hawkins, the Angels' bullpen has taken a beating so far this season, writes Buster Olney. At 6.5 games back in the AL West, the club is hanging on while its 'pen is repaired.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2012

There has been a wealth of bullpen injuries so far this season, but there has also been some superb work, too. Buster Olney highlights 10 relievers who have gotten off to great starts.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Buster Olney writes that there is nothing conspiratorial about Michael Pineda's injury. The Mariners were honest about his health, and the Yankees did a complete evaluation before the trade. Injuries sometimes happen.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2012

Andrew Bailey may not pitch in another Major League Baseball game until July or August. But the Boston Red Sox aren't alone in having closer issues. The Rays' Kyle Farnsworth has elbow issues and will start the season on the disabled list....

Blog | April 04, 2012

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays will begin the regular season with their closers on the disabled list, and Buster Olney writes that it won't be long before teams give the reliever market a look. On paper, there are some trade options.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 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

Buster Olney writes that Kendrys Morales is recovering nicely from an injury he suffered in 2010, and he's on track to be the Angels' designated hitter, which would go a long way in balancing Los Angeles' lineup and making teams pitch to Albert Pujols.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2012

Buster Olney writes that with Stephen Drew unlikely to be ready by Opening Day, Arizona may be forced to come up with an immediate replacement. This isn't a pressing issue for the D-backs, but crucial long-term decisions hinge on Drew's health.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2012

A finger injury forced Rick Porcello to start throwing later in 2011, and his velocity suffered. The Tigers right-hander is doing everything he can to avoid the same fate in 2012.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2012

Buster Olney looks at the Tigers and the decisions Jim Leyland will have to make with a lineup decimated by injuries and even the weather working against him. What he doesn't find is any sulking.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2011

There aren't any races, we've said. No September drama, we've said. Nothing really at stake, we've said. Suddenly, there are races and ramifications popping up all over the place like cornstalks. Maybe it's because of injury...

Blog | September 11, 2011

Buster Olney writes that when Stephen Strasburg makes his return from injury this week, he will be a very different pitcher, in large part due to advice he received from Roy Halladay and Albert Pujols on how to attack his recovery.

Blog | Conversation | August 05, 2011

Josh Hamilton on Tuesday did something that's been done for ages, and with similar consequences. It's not some kind of a fluke to suffer a bad injury on a headfirst slide, but the problem hasn't been cured, writes Buster.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2011

We've reached the point in spring when injuries that were mere ailments, the kind of spring training issues that fade as the more serious stuff draws near, are no longer small matters. If you're hurt now, you'll likely be feeling it in April. A report.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2011