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Alex Cora said he takes responsibility for his role in the sign-stealing saga, but he says the Astros' scheme wasn't a two-man show.

Five pitchers who served up home runs to both sluggers in 1998 describe their showdowns and reflect on MLB's historic -- and controversial -- chase.

In baseball, or golf, or walking down the street. It doesn't matter to Justin Verlander. He has to win.

When the NCAA announced the cancellation of spring championships on March 12, it included June's College World Series in Omaha. Which meant that, for the first time since 1950, Omaha wouldn't host the event.

With the draft shortened to just five rounds, a lot of talented players didn't get the call. Here are some names to watch.

We asked our panel of experts which teams struck gold, which prospects will have the biggest impact and more.

The draft concluded with Rounds 2-5 on Thursday. Here's what you need to know about every selection.

Who scored the biggest steals and which picks left us scratching our heads? We recap the winners and losers.

Eric Orze, a right-hander out of the University of New Orleans who has survived testicular cancer and skin cancer to return to the mound, was selected in the fifth round of the MLB draft by the New York Mets on Thursday night.

The draft concluded with Rounds 2-5 Thursday. Here's what you need to know about every selection.

Who scored a first-round steal and which picks left us scratching our heads? We break it all down.

The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup.

We break down every pick from Day 2 of the draft.

Alex Cora takes responsibility for his role in the sign-stealing saga, but he says the Astros' scheme wasn't a two-man show.

Five minor league teams are joining the Texas Collegiate League, a wooden-bat summer baseball league.

Who scored a first-round draft steal and which picks left us scratching our heads? We break it all down.

Wild celebrations, happy dogs and a peek at the family lives of players and GMs alike were among the top takeaways from an MLB draft like no other.

Who could your team be targeting in the second round and beyond? We look at the top-ranked prospects still on the board.

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.