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The Tigers threw a knockout punch in the ALCS, and now they're in the World Series.

NEW YORK -- Late in spring training, when there was speculation among scouts that Raul Ibanez would be released by the New York Yankees because his bat speed was gone for good, he stood at the railing while the Boston Red Sox took batting practice in...

Blog | October 11, 2012

When Raul Ibanez pinch-hit for the Alex Rodriguez in Game 3 of the ALDS, it signified the start of something new. As Buster Olney writes, the pressure is off A-Rod as he begins a new role with the Yankees.

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2012

With Bobby Valentine's season as Red Sox manage complete, Buster Olney writes that, in hindsight, Valentine failed in Boston from the beginning. He didn't earn his players' respect in spring training, and that carried through the season.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012

Dontrelle Willis has agreed to drop his grievance against the Baltimore Orioles after the team granted his request to pitch as a starter in the minor leagues, his agent said.

Buster Olney writes that with the Dodgers' new ownership group, significant change for the franchise could come immediately. No longer will the Dodgers have a sagging payroll and fail to be impact players in the free-agent market.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 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

I've been saying, writing and tweeting about spring training statistics being pretty much meaningless, which is why you won't see many notable changes in my Top 100 when it comes to established but currently struggling vets such as Ryan Bra...

Blog | March 20, 2012

Eric Karabell lays out his top 100 fantasy options for 2012, taking into account position scarcity, the depth of starting pitching and more.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 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 while it is still early in the spring and March results don't mean much, first impressions for the 2012 season are being formed by talent evaluators and executives around baseball. Here are five, beginning with Albert Pujols.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Buster Olney writes that the Atlanta Braves have a big decision on the horizon with catcher Brian McCann, who will be a free agent after the 2013 season. Problem is, salaries in baseball are increasing, while the Braves' budget fails to grow.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2012

Spring training is a time for warm weather and a relaxed atmosphere for baseball players and fans. While I'll certainly be watching some of the games, in person and on television, I, and my fellow fantasy owners, must be careful to avoid overrat...

Blog | March 02, 2012

Eric Karabell takes a team-by-team look at the players he'll be watching closely this spring, including Jason Heyward and injury returns Kendrys Morales and Josh Johnson.

Blog | Conversation | March 02, 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