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Cactus League asks to delay spring training start
Leaders of all eight Cactus League cities sent a letter to Major League Baseball saying it would be "wise" to delay the start of spring training due to the high rate of COVID-19 infections in Maricopa County.
Sandoval agrees to minors deal with Braves
Third baseman Pablo Sandoval has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.
Predicting 40 active future Hall of Famers and their best Cooperstown comparisons
From Hall of Fame locks to rookies we can dream on, we're already looking ahead to which current stars eventually will make it and their most similar all-time great.
Sources: Hand, Nats reach 1-year, $10.5M deal
Closer Brad Hand, who led the majors with 16 saves last season, and the Nationals are in agreement on a one-year, $10.5 million contract, sources said
In Jameson Taillon, did Yankees trade for latest starter who will dominate after leaving Pittsburgh?
Like former Pirates Gerrit Cole and Tyler Glasnow before him, Taillon could shine in his new home -- but is also another question mark in a New York rotation full of them.
Yankees land RHP Taillon in trade with Pirates
The Yankees have acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon in a trade with the Pirates, adding another bounce-back candidate to their rotation.
How timing and circumstance finally allowed the Blue Jays to land a star
The Blue Jays haven't been successful in landing the big name. Instead, they've often been used as leverage. This time, with George Springer, they got their man and are poised for big things ahead.
Tributes to a legend: Baseball world and beyond honors Hank Aaron
Athletes, civil rights leaders and other luminaries shared on social media what the Hall of Famer and American icon meant to them.
Nats' Zimmerman says this year might not be last
Ryan Zimmerman said if he can "settle into this role and do well this year" with the Nationals he would consider playing past this upcoming season.
Sources: Red Sox, Richards reach $10M deal
Garrett Richards, who went 2-2 with a 4.03 ERA in 10 starts for the Padres in 2020, has reached a one-year, $10 million deal with the Red Sox, sources told ESPN.
Nationals, Zimmerman reuniting on 1-year deal
After opting out of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ryan Zimmerman has agreed to re-sign with the Nationals on a one-year contract.
Bryant: Let us appreciate the grace and uncommon decency of Henry Aaron
Over the course of his 86 years, America asked Henry Aaron to do everything right. And he did. He was an unquestioned immortal of the game.
755 home runs and even better than you remember: Hank Aaron was one of the five best MLB players ever
Aaron retired as MLB's home run king and a 25-time All-Star. Yet his true greatness on the field is still underappreciated.
Sources: Red Sox, Hernandez agree to $14M deal
The Red Sox agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal with Enrique Hernandez, sources confirmed to ESPN.
From the Negro Leagues to home run king: Hank Aaron's legacy extends far past baseball
Aaron, who died at the age of 86, was more than a record-breaking slugger. He was a symbol of American racial intolerance and triumph.
Source: Nats bring back Zimmerman for $1M
After opting out of the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ryan Zimmerman is re-signing with the Nationals on a one-year, $1 million contract, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Images from Hank Aaron's chase for the career home run record
Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron's run to surpass Babe Ruth's career home run record is still one of the greatest events in baseball history.
Images from Aaron's chase for the career home run record
Aaron's run to surpass Babe Ruth's career home run record is still one of the greatest events in baseball history.
Tributes to a legend: Baseball world and beyond honors Aaron
Athletes, civil rights leaders and other luminaries shared what the Hall of Famer and American icon meant to them.
Bass takes the bait, agrees to Marlins contract
Well-traveled right-hander Anthony Bass agreed to terms Friday on a deal with the Marlins and is expected to compete for a role as their closer.