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Buster Olney examines red-hot-hitting Braves catcher Evan Gattis, highlighting his propensity for lighting up pitches on the inner half of the plate. Also, Curt Schilling provides a pitching plan for neutralizing Gattis.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Buster Olney writes that Mariano Rivera's first outing provided a glimmer of hope in a spring training filled with injuries for the New York Yankees.

Blog | Conversation | March 10, 2013

Buster Olney discusses how modern medicine is allowing teams to more effectively project injuries, which can make contract talks a sore spot. Felix Hernandez is the latest example.

Blog | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Buster Olney breaks down the winners and losers of the deal that Josh Hamilton has signed with the Los Angeles Angels. There are many, on both sides.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2012

Buster Olney writes about how if Zack Greinke signs, it could set off a slew of other deals. But Josh Hamilton could also get the wheels in motion.

Blog | Conversation | December 06, 2012

Interesting tweet today from ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney: Rival teams say that Red Sox open to dealing Andrew Bailey--but because his value is currently low, odds of them trading him are pretty low.- Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) November...

Buster takes a look at Game 1 and sees a Tigers team that was impatient both at the plate and on the mound. They were out of sync, and it all started with Justin Verlander.

Blog | Conversation | October 25, 2012

Buster breaks down the 12 matchups that will define the World Series between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

Kevin Gausman will be a top pick in this year's MLB draft (possibly the No. 1 overall selection), and his ability and willingness to make changes since he arrived at LSU are big reasons for that, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | June 02, 2012

While Kerry Wood will be remembered by some as a pitcher who never fulfilled his tremendous potential, and to others as a great teammate, his lasting legacy may be how he has changed the way teams scout and handle young pitchers, writes Buster Olney.

Blog | Conversation | May 19, 2012

From Tom Groeschen: Through Friday, CIN was 8-3, 2.64 when Hanigan started, and 1-8, 4.87 when Mesoraco started at catcher.- Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) April 29, 2012 The updated stats: The Reds have a 2.66 ERA with Ryan Hanigan catching ...

Buster Olney writes that baseball history awaits the Rays, Red Sox, Braves and Cardinals heading into Wednesday night -- both for better and for worse.

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Cubs' GM opening is a desirable job and that the team will be in a position to make a big-name hire if it chooses to do so. One such candidate Chicago could target is Red Sox GM Theo Epstein.

Blog | Conversation | August 24, 2011

Buster Olney explains why the deal that will keep Jered Weaver in Anaheim for another five-plus years bucked a trend.

Blog | Conversation | August 22, 2011

Buster Olney explains why Tampa Bay Rays GM has a difficult decision to make, as to whether he leaves to run another team. The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs are both possible destinations.

Blog | Conversation | August 21, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the Giants will have to draw on last year's experience to turn things around and win the NL West. It won't be easy, however, with the Diamondbacks playing as well as they are.

Blog | Conversation | August 16, 2011