Where we stand as winter meetings arrive
Buster OlneyThe Cleveland Indians have relative pennies to spend this winter, and the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers won't spend much, either. The Los Angeles ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 06, 2009
Cameron centered on the playoffs
Buster Olney...covers a lot of ground out there," the scout said. "He can still play the position." Torii Hunter is 34 years old, Vernon Wells is about to turn 31, and Aaron Rowand is 32...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 01, 2009
What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS
Buster OlneyEight factors that, among others, will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of the best r...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009
Search for Swisher continues
Special to ESPN.comNick Swisher enters Game 6 of the ALCS hitting just .181 in the postseason.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009
A game filled with crossroads
Buster Olney...played out this season, Burnett is pounded with stunning velocity. Bobby Abreu: two pitches, a double. Torii Hunter: one pitch, a two-run single. Vladimir Guerrero: one pitch, an RBI double. Kendry Morales: three...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2009
A-Rod's adjustments may be paying off
Buster OlneyThe camera in center field caught the full picture of Alex Rodriguez on Tuesday night, present and past. As Rodriguez turned and blasted his fifth hom...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009
Patience at the plate key for Angels
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have been extremely patient at the plate this season, which could pose a problem for Yankees starter A.J. Burnett in Game 2 on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2009
Angels present a challenge for Sabathia
Special to ESPN.comThe Angels have hit well against left-handed pitchers' fastballs this season, which should make things difficult for CC Sabathia in Game 1 of the ALCS on Friday.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Top 10 matchups of the LCS
Buster OlneyHere's what I see as the top 10 matchups of the league championship series: The Dodgers' left-handed relievers versus the Phillies' left-handed hitte...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 15, 2009
Abreu has set perfect example for Angels
Peter Gammons...that home plate umpire Joe West called balls. Lester then threw a first-pitch strike to Torii Hunter, but on the next pitch -- his 70th of the game -- Lester threw a mistake caused by...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009
ATH : Red Sox vs. Angels in ALDS
Since the Angels won the first game against the Red Sox can they be expected to win the series?
Video | October 09, 2009
PTI : Red Sox - Angels ALDS
Was the Angels' last victory over the Red Sox a sign that Los Angeles has broken their October slump against the Red Sox?
Video | October 09, 2009
Opening up the mailbag
Buster OlneyAfter two days into the playoffs, we'll reach into the mailbag: Q: I'm a Tigers fan and now that it's over officially, I'm trying to look forward to ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009
BP: An analysis of playoff ballparks
Clay Davenport, Baseball ProspectusBaseball Prospectus looks at the 2009 MLB playoff ballparks and finds guys who are likely to shine because of the parks they'll be playing in.
Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009
Boston velocity versus Anaheim speed
Buster Olney...him with the classic approach right out of the book -- hard stuff in, soft stuff away. Torii Hunter is still what he always has been, a pretty good player who is essentially a mistake...
Blog Entry | Conversation | September 29, 2009
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