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Every year there's always a group of players who reward their general managers' or signing scouts' belief in them. Struggling and failure is a fact of life in baseball, but for the players who fight through it, redemption is that much sweeter. Th...

Blog | May 29, 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

The next generation of fantasy baseball stars is on display every year at the Arizona Fall League, which is part of the reason I really enjoy attending. Obviously there's baseball, which is always good, but awesome weather and getting to mingle ...

Blog | November 07, 2012

Eric Karabell passes along notes and first-hand observations from the Arizona Fall League, including tidbits on Billy Hamilton, Brian Goodwin and Rymer Liriano.

Blog | Conversation | November 07, 2012

Buster Olney writes that by the time PED suspensions are handed down, as was the case this week with Melky Cabrera, the collateral damage has already taken place.

Blog | Conversation | August 18, 2012

There is something in the way that Roy Oswalt launches himself off the mound that hitters have always found to be a little unnerving. Like a terrier, teeth bared, going for your shins. Oswalt isn't very big, about 6 feet tall. But he taught him...

Blog | June 23, 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

There are players who sign their last big contract and then shut it down emotionally, and in their preparation, and Alex Rodriguez will never be that guy. He will always diligently do his offseason work, always fight to get better, always show up to ...

Blog | May 18, 2012

Alex Rodriguez is declining faster than most expected, and the Yankees are concerned.

Blog | Conversation | May 18, 2012

There is always some degree of trade conversation occurring at any time of year. Put two scouts in the same room and they'll swap information about their respective teams, like who might be available and what their team could be looking for in r...

Blog | March 27, 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

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- When spring training begins, there is always time for the injured to heal. In February, Opening Day participation is never ruled out by wounded players or their managers. For everybody involved, the glass is always half full in Fe...

Blog | 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

Dan Szymborski looks at players such as Dustin Ackley, Matt Wieters and Austin Jackson who could make or break your fantasy season.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Jason Grey has 10 items of note for fantasy owners coming out of the Arizona Fall League.

Blog | Conversation | November 18, 2011