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Bettor charged after violent threats to athletes
A 23-year-old sports bettor known as "Parlay Patz" faces federal counts related to transmitting threats of violence directed at professional and collegiate athletes and their friends and families.
Source: Sale not expected to have TJ surgery
While Chris Sale's elbow injury remains a concern for the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN that the left-hander is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Brewers thrilled by Yelich news as OF stays quiet
Christian Yelich is staying quiet when it comes to his contract situation with the Brewers -- but his teammates are all-too-happy to sing his praises.
Bellinger insists golf swings didn't 'knot' up back
Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger said he did not get a "knot" in his back from swinging at golf balls at Albert Pujols' annual charity event at Topgolf on Sunday.
House committee approves study of minors
The House Oversight and Reform Committee approved legislation to have the comptroller general of the U.S. study baseball's minor leagues, which are trying to fend off a contraction proposal from major league clubs.
Reds' Bauer, Manfred have 'productive meeting'
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer, who has been highly critical of commissioner Rob Manfred on a variety of issues, says he had a productive meeting with Manfred on a wide range of topics.
Index of Kiley McDaniel's 2020 top MLB prospect rankings
Prospect rankings, team lists and features -- here are all the links you need to follow this year's crop of future stars.
Mookie Betts is going to make $200 million more than Christian Yelich. Here's why
Two MVPs. Two very different approaches to getting paid. Here's what the vast difference in their future earnings says about MLB's economic system.
What a Yelich contract extension could mean for the Brewers
Paying the 2018 NL MVP $215 million might be a win-win, but what other young stars could strike gold?
Red Sox waiting for third opinion on Sale's elbow
The Red Sox are waiting on one more medical opinion on Chris Sale's injured elbow, with interim manager Ron Roenicke stressing that the team needs "to get this right" before determining how to proceed.
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020
Spoiler alert: Wander Franco leads our list. Which MLB stars of tomorrow follow the best prospect since Mike Trout in this year's rankings?
What rewatching two key Astros 2017 World Series games tells us
Here's what seeing Game 4 (Alex Wood) and Game 5 (Clayton Kershaw) reveals given what we know now about Houston's sign stealing.
What a Christian Yelich contract extension could mean for the Brewers
Paying the 2018 NL MVP $215 million might be a win-win, but what other young stars looking for long-term deals could strike gold?
Carrasco looking forward to new start with Tribe
Carlos Carrasco on Tuesday made his first start for Cleveland since last May -- before he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Pirates sanitize facility amid coronavirus caution
A sanitation team conducted a deep clean of the Pirates' spring training facility in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday morning out of "an overabundance of caution" after a man in Manatee County tested positive for coronavirus.
Verlander debuts, says groin issue not a concern
Astros ace Justin Verlander made his spring debut Tuesday and said the groin tightness that has bothered him much of the spring is done with.
Cards' Miller mystified after losing feel for pitches
Cardinals reliever Andrew Miller said his arm and shoulder feel fine, but he's being shut down indefinitely as he tries to regain a feel for his pitches. The issues dates to last season, Miller said, when he went 5-6 with a 4.45 ERA.
Sources: Brewers, Yelich near $215M extension
Christian Yelich, the 2018 National League MVP who won his second straight NL batting title last season, has agreed to a nine-year extension with the Brewers worth nearly $215 million, sources told ESPN.
MLB sets up task force to deal with coronavirus
Major League Baseball is establishing an internal task force on how to deal with the coronavirus though there is no plan currently to cancel or postpone games.
Rays' Whitley has facial fractures after hit by ball
Rays minor league outfielder Garrett Whitley does not have any damage to his eye after being hit by a foul ball, but he will miss considerable time with multiple facial fractures.