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After another win in the Bronx last night, the Seattle Mariners are just a game below .500 and in second place in the AL West. This club was built on pitching and defense, and it's strong in both areas. However, with an offense that ranks 14th in the...

Blog | May 17, 2013

While rehabbing Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke gets the headlines for the possibility he will come off the disabled list and pitch Wednesday, the relatively unknown shortstop prospect acquired by the Milwaukee Brewers from the Los Ange...

Blog | May 14, 2013

The cream of the 2013 free-agent crop was obvious and expensive. Teams entered the offseason flush with cash and spent prodigiously. Outfielder Josh Hamilton was the best position player, while B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn followed not far behind...

Blog | May 10, 2013

Carlos Gomez is succeeding because Milwaukee Brewers are allowing him to be himself, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Let's be clear right off the top: It's not outrageous that Milwaukee Brewers infielder Yuniesky Betancourt is one of the most added players in ESPN leagues, as he is improbably mashing one home run after another and stunning the fantasy wor...

Blog | May 02, 2013

Eric Karabell offers his perspective on the fantasy-relevant news and notes from Wednesday, which included another big game from Yuniesky Betancourt and a rare high-strikeout gem from pitcher Scott Feldman.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2013

With a month of the season in the books, rookies are making impacts on their teams across the majors. For some, their arrivals and performances were expected; others have been pleasant surprises. I'll be keeping track of this season's rookie class...

Blog | May 01, 2013

During spring training, it's not easy to recognize which performances and numbers are legit and which are merely mirages. Spring numbers are never a truly accurate barometer of what to expect from a player during the season. Likewise, early-season nu...

Blog | April 19, 2013

If a starting pitcher has a couple of bad starts, Milwaukee Brewers general manager Doug Melvin mused Tuesday, he can always work on some stuff in side sessions in the bullpen. There is time for process, and progress. If a hitter struggles, he can c...

Blog | April 10, 2013

Buster Olney talks to Brewers GM Doug Melvin, who explains why it's so tough to deal with a slumping closer.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Small sample size or not, Dan Szymborski points out five early-season trends that are worth worrying about.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2013

Those non-save situations for closers can be so frustrating. Real-life managers might not give a second thought when a reliever who is "just getting work" gives up a run or two -- in the case of Milwaukee Brewers right-hander John Axford on Wednesday...

Blog | April 04, 2013

Eric Karabell has all the fantasy-relevant news and notes pertaining to major league bullpens, including his thoughts on John Axford's early struggles, the Tigers' closer situation and more.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Dan Szymborski projects the NL standings, including each team's odds of making the playoffs and winning the World Series.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013

The Miami Marlins are doing a Buy One Get One Free thing with their Opening Day tickets, like a grocery store selling pickles. The Houston Astros are prepared to open the year with a $20 million payroll (plus $5 million in Wandy Rodriguez salary) and...

Blog | March 26, 2013

Milwaukee Brewers setting themselves up for fall with Kyle Lohse deal, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2013