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Buster Olney of ESPN said on ESPN Radio that rival executives believe the Yankees might consider trading Anthony Volpe this upcoming winter, who has had a miserable 2025 season.

MLB News / Sporting News / September 4

ESPN's Buster Olney links Braves to $140M injury prone, 2-time Silver Slugger free agent

The Braves are looking at all possibilities for shortstop next season. A potential candidate is currently on the Red Sox, but could have interest from Atlanta.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 3

ESPN's Buster Olney Suggests Perplexing Offseason Move for Braves

The rumor mill is starting to get going as the regular season reaches its final month. While joining 680 The Fan on Tuesday, MLB insider from ESPN, Buster Olney, suggested that the Atlanta Braves could target All-Star shortstop Trevor Story, should he be available.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 2

ESPN Insider Warns Yankees’ Reward for Winning Could Be Red Sox Clash

Here’s your dose of playoff irony: even if the Yankees steamroll a cakewalk September schedule and finish with the second-best record in the American League, ESPN’s Buster Olney predicts they could still slide into the wild-card slot—facing the Red Sox right out of the gate.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 21

ESPN's Buster Olney Discusses Plight of Seattle Mariners as Struggles Mount

The Seattle Mariners will enter Friday's contest with the Athletics at 68-60 and in possession of the third wild card spot in the American League. That said, the last 10 days have been a major grind for the Mariners, who have lost seven of nine.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / August 15

Buster Olney Breaks Down Pros, Cons of Cardinals' Next GM

The St. Louis Cardinals have a lot to look forward to in the future. While their young core of prospects and the talented stars like Brendan Donovan and Iván Herrera are enough to be excited about, the Cardinals are taking an even bigger step in the offseason.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / August 14

Yankees Sneak Past Mets' Playoff Chances

Both the New York Yankees and their crosstown rival, the New York Mets, are in something of a mid-season slump. The Yankees, who once led their division by seven games, are third in the AL East, while the Mets, despite signing slugger Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract in December, are five games behind the Philadelphia Phillies.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / July 28

Rumor: Yankees Eyeing Reunion with Former Outfielder

According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the New York Yankees are looking for right-handed hitting outfielders to add at the trade deadline. Among the names they’ve kicked the tires on is Harrison Bader of the Minnesota Twins, Olney reports.

Tampa Bay Rays News / Last Word On Sports / July 27

Rumor: Rays Open to Trading Slugger as Deadline Nears

According to a report from Buster Olney of ESPN, the Tampa Bay Rays are shifting their mindset surrounding the trade deadline. The Rays aren’t playing well, and Olney reports that both Rays’ staffers and rival clubs have been shocked by the recent rough patch.

Detroit Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21

Buster Olney believes Tarik Skubal will sign with one of 3 teams

Tarik Skubal has become one of the most dominant pitchers in MLB. He is set to earn a ton of money when he becomes a free agent, and Buster Olney thinks there will be three teams competing for him.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 18

ESPN MLB Insider Makes Game-Changing Prediction For Seattle Mariners at Trade Deadline

Speaking on the most recent edition of the Refuse to Lose podcast, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney made a potentially game-changing prediction for the Seattle Mariners as the trade deadline nears.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / June 29

Detroit Tigers Enter Sunday Matchup in Impressive Club in Team History

The Detroit Tigers will finish out a series with the division-rival Minnesota Twins on Sunday night in a nationally-televised contest on ESPN. And according to ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney and Elias Sports, they'll take the field with some unique history in hand.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 13

ESPN MLB Insider Says Seattle Mariners Are Not Bad, Will Still Have Chance to Make Playoffs

Despite losing eight of their last nine and falling to 4.5 games back of the Houston Astros in the American League West, the Seattle Mariners will still have a chance to compete for a spot in the postseason, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 20

Yankees Draw Historic Viewership in Blowout Over Mets

Plenty of eyes were on the New York Yankees as they disposed of the New York Mets with an 8-2 win in the finale of their three-game Subway Series battle this past Sunday.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 12

Orioles Surprisingly Called Landing Spot For Brewers Star Via Trade

The Baltimore Orioles have emerged as one of the teams possibly waiting to see if the Milwaukee Brewers become sellers. It seems odd to suggest that 15-24 Baltimore (entering Monday) could be looking to buy from 20-21 Milwaukee, but ESPN’s Buster Olney linked the two clubs on Monday.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 24

Red Sox Fans Will Be Fired Up After Buster Olney's Dodgers Comments

The Boston Red Sox are in a completely different position than they were even one year ago. At this point last year, there were plenty of people who thought the Red Sox were going to finish in the last place in the American League East again.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / March 21

Alex Bregman revelation casts a dark cloud on Cubs ownership

The Chicago Cubs, apparently, weren’t as close to signing free agent third baseman Alex Bregman as reported. The push for Bregman was a crazy one. Chicago showed no interest in Bregman for almost the entirety of the offseason and then, as spring training approached, they were suddenly in hot pursuit of the veteran star and former Houston Astro.

Detroit Tigers News / Fastball on SI / February 21

Buster Olney of ESPN Calls Detroit Tigers 1B Battle the Most Interesting of Spring

The Detroit Tigers are coming off a season that saw them finish third in the American League Central and make the playoffs thanks to a torrid final six weeks of the regular season.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 24

Cincinnati Reds Named Buster Olney's Most Improved Team This Offseason

ESPN analyst Buster Olney listed his "Five Most Improved MLB Teams in 2025," and the Cincinnati Reds were top on his list. "The Reds had the worst record in the majors in one-run decisions last year -- 15-28 -- and they are likely to get better merely by moving to the mean," Olney wrote.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / January 3

Cincinnati Reds Ranked Near Middle of MLB in Latest Power Rankings

ESPN released their new year power rankings on Friday where they asked ESPN MLB experts David Schoenfield, Buster Olney and Jesse Rogers to rank every team in baseball based on a combination of what they've seen so far this offseason and what we already knew from 2024.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11, 2024

Mariners activate star outfielder from 10-day injured list

A collision with the outfield wall left him with a right high ankle sprain back on July 21, and he was placed on the IL a couple of days later.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2024

Insider shares huge claim about ejection of Mets' Edwin Diaz

Insider shares huge claim about sticky-stuff ejection of Mets' Edwin Diaz

ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney suggested that he's not shocked New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a sticky-stuff ejection in the ninth inning of what became New York's 5-2 win at the Chicago Cubs on Sunday evening.

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 2, 2023

Mets have concern over star closer Edwin Diaz's usage in WBC

The New York Mets are concerned over how star closer Edwin Diaz will be used in the World Baseball Classic when he competes for Puerto Rico, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / October 25, 2022

MLB insider: Teams think Yankees will re-sign Aaron Judge

MLB insider: Other teams think Yankees will re-sign Aaron Judge

It was reported before Judge set a new AL single-season record of 62 home runs that the four-time All-Star selection could earn up to $375 million over 10 years via his next contract.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2022

Buster Olney denies report that ESPN pressured Yankees to keep rain delay going for Aaron Judge's home run chase

Baseball fans who stayed up extra late on Sunday night in hopes of seeing New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge get one last crack at hitting his 61st home run of the season were left disappointed, as the contest against the Boston Red Sox was called after six innings, resulting in a 2-0 New York victory.

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