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Kyle Lohse still doesn't have a home, and there could be a few more trades of starting pitchers. But there is enough information available to rank the 10 best rotations for 2013. 1. Detroit Tigers The rotation of Justin Verlander, Max Scherze...

Blog | December 31, 2012

Kyle Lohse still doesn't have a home, and there could be a few more trades of starting pitchers. But there is enough information available to rank the 10 best rotations for 2013. 1. Detroit Tigers The rotation of Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, D...

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO -- Within the sport, the criticism of the Dodgers' trade with the Boston Red Sox is very strong. It's as if this is Major League Baseball's version of the infamous Herschel Walker deal, which transformed the Dallas Cowboy...

Blog | August 26, 2012

Buster Olney writes that the general opinion around baseball regarding the Dodgers-Red Sox trade is that it was great for Boston and quite risky for L.A. Still, the Dodgers believe the deal fits their short- and long-term goals.

Blog | Conversation | August 26, 2012

The Phillies have three options with Cliff Lee: work out a trade with, let another team simply take him (and his salary) from waivers or pull him off waivers and keep him. Buster Olney writes that Philadelphia shouldn't choose the latter.

Blog | Conversation | August 05, 2012

With the trade deadline less than a week away, there was a flurry of activity overnight. Decision: The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a six-year deal for more than $140 million with Cole Hamels, the second-largest deal in MLB history for any pitche...

Blog | July 25, 2012

Buster Olney reacts to the Phillies' signing Cole Hamels to a long-term extension, the Dodgers' trading for Hanley Ramirez and other trade deadline news.

Blog | Conversation | July 25, 2012

Some teams are evaluating whether to buy or sell during the next 13 days, trying to decide whether to throw in their hand or increase their bet on 2012. But there are a handful of teams so deeply committed to winning this year that they figure to...

Blog | July 18, 2012

A great number of teams are within reach of the postseason, but there are a handful of teams in particular that are in a position to win now. Buster Olney goes through three of those clubs that figure to be very aggressive at the trade deadline.

Blog | Conversation | July 18, 2012

Buster Olney writes that while most teams struggle to find one great catcher, the Toronto Blue Jays have two in the making, giving them a luxury that has drawn trade inquiries from other clubs.

Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2012

Buster Olney writes that before Yu Darvish throws his first MLB pitch, he's already become the most expensive right-handed pitcher in MLB history. And as some speculate, with Darvish's deal now done, are the Texas Rangers free to go after Prince Fielder?

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2012

Buster Olney writes that signing Prince Fielder would immediately make the Washington Nationals contenders in the NL East, as Fielder would transform the lineup. But how would the dollars and years sag on the franchise in future seasons?

Blog | Conversation | January 05, 2012

Buster Olney continues his top-10 series with a New Year's power rankings. The Red Sox, Yankees and Phillies all have higher payrolls, but dominant pitching and superb defense make the Tampa Bay Rays the best team in baseball.

Blog | Conversation | January 01, 2012

After ranking the 10 best rotations and bullpens in Major League Baseball, Buster Olney continues his look ahead to 2012 and tackles the best infields in the game based on offensive and defensive production.

Blog | Conversation | December 29, 2011

Buster Olney looks at the state of the Los Angeles Dodgers before the All-Star break and provides a variety of All-Star Game and Home Run Derby updates.

Blog | Conversation | July 03, 2011

As the ALCS and NLCS unfold, Buster Olney evaluates every possible landing spot for Zack Greinke.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2010