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The 1998 home run race was a piece of performance art, a morality play and a precursor for what the game would become. And even in the beating heart of the steroid era, we were all swept away by an eagerness to believe.

Why would Ted Williams do that? He wanted to talk to Paul Molitor about hitting because, well, Paul Molitor knew how to hit.

To celebrate the NCAA baseball postseason that would have been, ESPN is launching a fan-voted greatest college lineup position by position.

Everything you need to know from Round 1, which began with the Tigers taking Spencer Torkelson No. 1 overall.

Wild celebrations and a peek at the family lives of players and GMs alike were among the top takeaways.

We break down every pick of the Day 1 of the MLB draft, which began with the Tigers taking Spencer Torkelson at No. 1.

Claudell Washington, a two-time All-Star outfielder who played 17 seasons, including stints with the Athletics, Yankees and Braves, died Wednesday at 65.

Needing to add power to their system, the Detroit Tigers selected Arizona State's Spencer Torkelson with the first pick in the 2020 MLB draft on Wednesday.

The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday they are committing $25 million to racial justice efforts after the killing of George Floyd, and the Vikings announced a $5 million donation to national social justice causes.

Committed "to using our platform to amplify the many voices who are calling out injustice," the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday issued a statement confirming Torii Hunter's experiences with racism at Fenway Park as "real."

The 2020 MLB draft begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, with the Detroit Tigers selecting No. 1 overall. Follow along for pick-by-pick coverage.

Saying that he remains "committed to the process" for both sides, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a SportsCenter interview Wednesday that he's "100 percent" sure there will be a 2020 season.

Here's the latest intel we're hearing about every first-round pick, and predictions through the first 72 selections. Watch Round 1 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Here's the latest intel we're hearing about every first-round pick, and predictions through the first 72 selections.

From the top prospects and intriguing players to watch to rule changes and emerging strategies, we've got you covered. Watch Round 1 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The Players Coalition has gathered the signatures of more than 1,400 current and retired athletes, coaches, general managers and staff members from the NFL, NBA and MLB in support of a bill to end qualified immunity for police.

As the two sides try to strike a deal to return to action, we provide the key details from their negotiations.

Finding a gem in the MLB draft isn't easy. And for the scouts charged with finding the right player, well, it can be hazardous.

Our star-studded baseball team of NFL players includes six QBs, five former first-round NFL draft picks and two former NFL MVPs.

With draft day closing in, we answer your questions about how this year's oddities will impact teams and prospects alike.