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Jake Peavy is healthy again, and he's proving just how good a pitcher he can be. He's also proving he has trade value. As Buster Olney writes, Peavy is among a handful of starting pitchers who could be marketable at the deadline this summer.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2012

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

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

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

Buster Olney writes that the trade market has been unusually quiet this spring, and it could indicate a shift is happening throughout baseball. Teams are beginning to value low-cost alternatives more than well-traveled veteran talent.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2012

Buster Olney writes that while spring training stats aren't an indicator of regular-season performance, the Detroit Tigers are so far doing what everyone thought they would do -- mash.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 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 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

ESPN Insider Buster Olney writes that the world is all ears after Ryan Braun declared that the "real story" about his drug test and appeal is not out there.

Blog | Conversation | March 09, 2012

Buster Olney writes that when Ryan Braun won the appeal of his positive test for performance-enhancing drugs, it highlighted a much different opinion among players than it would have 10 or 20 years ago. Today, players want cheaters caught.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2012

Buster Olney breaks down the early-season schedules for all American League teams, ranking them from toughest to easiest. If you're a fan of the Minnesota Twins, take a seat before reading on.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2012

The initial perception is that the Washington Nationals spent too much when they extended third baseman Ryan Zimmerman for six years and $100 million. Buster Olney writes that, while it's a risk, Zimmerman is as good a bet as any to remain elite at third.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2012

Now that the winter meetings have concluded, Buster Olney answers 10 questions. The first: Was Albert Pujols an impulse buy for the Los Angeles Angels?

Blog | Conversation | December 12, 2011

Buster Olney extrapolates one situation that could arise from this draft. It involves what the Washington Nationals' lineup could look in a few years, and it's pretty good.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 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

As if the Phillies didn't have enough good offseason karma, they may have the best schedule in all of baseball to start the year.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2011