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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

The Arizona Diamondbacks are waiting for the right offer for Justin Upton, and GM Kevin Towers has expressed doubt about whether some team will forward the right proposal. But some of Towers' peers are convinced that he is going to move the 24-y...

Blog | July 12, 2012

Teams are still trying to figure out why exactly Arizona is considering trading Justin Upton, but if the Diamondbacks do intend to deal him, which teams are the best trade fits? Buster Olney runs through his list.

Blog | Conversation | July 12, 2012

The ambulance chasers will be on the phone, one evaluator noted after the New York Yankees lost CC Sabathia and Andy Pettitte in the span of about four hours Wednesday. What the evaluator meant is that any team looking to dump a veteran player with a...

Blog | June 28, 2012

The Dodgers were swept by the Giants and didn't score a run in the three-game series. Worse yet, Andre Ethier joined Matt Kemp on the disabled list. It's clear L.A. needs to upgrade its offense, and Buster Olney lists some bats the club could target.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2012

It's unclear how the new playoff format will affect teams' decision-making, but Buster Olney writes that there will be teams looking to buy in pursuit of the additional playoff spots. Here are three teams executives expect to be aggressive this summer.

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2012

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays will begin the regular season with their closers on the disabled list, and Buster Olney writes that it won't be long before teams give the reliever market a look. On paper, there are some trade options.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Buster Olney writes that last fall, the Cincinnati Reds were at a crossroads with Joey Votto. The club had to decide whether to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in him or prepare for his departure. On Monday, Cincinnati finalized that decision.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 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

Large sums of money were spent this winter, with the bulk of it thrown at Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Jose Reyes. But Buster Olney writes that good value was available in under-the-radar deals. Here are the top 10 from the offseason.

Blog | Conversation | February 06, 2012

In the debut of "Buster's Crossroads," Buster Olney writes that the New York Mets have to make a decision on the future of third baseman David Wright. Can the Mets afford to pay him, or should they trade their franchise player?

Blog | Conversation | January 18, 2012

Buster Olney writes that despite everything Frank McCourt has put the Dodgers through, the brand is still impeccable and billionaires are lining up to bid on the franchise. McCourt's next business move should be to sign Prince Fielder.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Buster Olney writes that nothing came easily for Jorge Posada, but he will retire as one of the best catchers in Yankees history and can make a compelling case for the Hall of Fame.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2012

Buster Olney writes that Dave Duncan has been so good as a pitching coach, it makes you wonder if the Hall of Fame should take note. Plus, the market for Manny, and how Big Z fits in Miami.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 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