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Rumors that Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Don Mattingly could be out of work soon make little sense, since he's not the one who built his flawed yet expensive team, rife with injuries, poor play and a lack of depth. On Monday night in Milwaukee, the Do...

Blog | May 21, 2013

Buster Olney writes about the Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Zack Greinke and the deal sending Wil Myers to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Blog | Conversation | December 10, 2012

Buster Olney previews the 2012 MLB winter meetings, examining storylines from across the league including what the Cleveland Indians will do with Shin-Soo Choo and Asdrubal Cabrera and if Kansas City will trade a top prospect for pitching.

Blog | Conversation | December 02, 2012

With Melky Cabrera suspended for the rest of the regular season the Dodgers are now the odds-on favorites to win the NL West.

Story | Conversation | August 15, 2012

Dan Szymborski ranks the dozen trade deadline deals that increased teams' playoff odds the most. Hint: It involves a Los Angeles team.

Story | Conversation | August 01, 2012

Buster Olney breaks down the Friday night pitching performances of Roy Oswalt, who looked like his old self in an impressive Rangers debut, and Tim Lincecum, who appeared to regain some of his old form after a rough early start.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2012

Josh Beckett hasn't just driven a wedge between himself and Red Sox Nation; he's driven a wedge between himself and any sense of a trade market. Boston is in a tough position -- the city and the team management.

Blog | Conversation | May 11, 2012

Buster Olney writes that Bartolo Colon's hot start to the season could lead to him becoming one of the most sought-after targets in the trade market this season, given his modest salary.

Blog | Conversation | April 21, 2012

With A.J. Burnett trade rumors swirling, Buster Olney writes that if the New York Yankees are going to trade the pitcher, they must do it before spring training opens to avoid what will inevitably be an immense distraction in camp.

Blog | Conversation | February 13, 2012

Buster Olney writes that the Detroit Tigers' surprising deal with Prince Fielder feels a lot like Pujols' deal with the Angels, which is to say an impulse buy. But regardless, it will transform Detroit's lineup and have ripple effects throughout the AL.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

Buster Olney writes about the bidding process for Yu Darvish, and how for weeks we speculated -- we knew! -- that the Blue Jays were the team he'd land with. But they weren't, and they probably weren't even close.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Buster Olney writes that the field of bidders to land Carlos Beltran has been cut down to five teams.

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2011

Dan Szymborski breaks down the three best fits for free agent outfielder Carlos Beltran.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2011

Buster Olney writes that Bill Neukom's ouster as the managing general partner of the San Francisco Giants could potentially lead to the Oakland A's relocating to San Jose.

Blog | Conversation | September 15, 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 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