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Can the U.S. return to sports soon? South Korea may have clues

April 6, 2020 - 6:40am
While it's still too early to know when our pro teams will be back on the field, what's happening now halfway across the world could provide the blueprint.

Olney: Baseball's potential return is way too complicated to rush

April 5, 2020 - 12:56pm
After 9/11, the game provided welcome relief after a brief pause. But the coronavirus situation requires more time and information.

The wit and wisdom of the Earl Weaver Way

April 5, 2020 - 6:55am
The Hall of Fame manager never understood why anyone would bunt. He had no use for players on the DL. And he had a suggestion for one of his players who was thinking of becoming a minister.

Verlander donating paycheck during shutdown

April 4, 2020 - 3:38pm
Astros ace Justin Verlander says he'll give his weekly paycheck to coronavirus relief efforts during the shutdown.

MLB relaxes scouting restrictions ahead of draft

April 4, 2020 - 12:36pm
Teams can now contact amateur prospects digitally and gather data and video on players, but they remain barred from attending any in-person activities.

Sources: Trump says NFL should start on time

April 4, 2020 - 12:36pm
President Donald Trump told the commissioners of 12 major sports that he hopes to have fans back in stadiums and arenas by August and September, sources told ESPN.

We'll miss the London Series, which gave us the weirdest MLB game of 2019

April 4, 2020 - 6:34am
The game that would be the hardest to explain to a first-time baseball watcher last year was, almost certainly, the one viewed by the most first-time baseball watchers.

The legend of Tuffy Rhodes

April 4, 2020 - 6:34am
On Opening Day 1994, he hit three homers, prompting a teammate to drive home that night thinking "This guy might be better than Strawberry or Bonds." It was part of a weird run on Opening Day three-homer games.

Harper, Matz latest MLBers to aid in virus relief

April 3, 2020 - 9:59pm
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper and Mets pitcher Steven Matz are the latest baseball players to make donations to coronavirus relief efforts.

PA to pay those at camp on minor league deals

April 3, 2020 - 3:56pm
About 370 players who were at big league spring training with minor league contracts will get advance payments of up to $50,000 each from the MLBPA.

Judge nixes fantasy players' lawsuit against MLB

April 3, 2020 - 12:56pm
While scolding the Astros and Red Sox for "shamelessly" breaking baseball's rules concerning sign stealing, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff dismissed a class-action lawsuit against MLB by a group of daily fantasy sports contestants.

Ex-Astro Gattis: Obviously cheated baseball, fans

April 3, 2020 - 9:56am
Evan Gattis, who was a catcher and DH as the Astros won the World Series in 2017 amid a sign-stealing scandal, said he understands why it's "not ... good enough to say sorry."

Second-Chance World Series: The best from every MLB franchise not to win it all

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
Our 32-team bracket is revealed. The tournament begins Monday.

Bryant: AJ Hinch, Dusty Baker now on different sides of the same coin

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
The Houston Astros fired one manager after a sign-stealing scandal and hired the other to help the club rebound. Now both managers are finding their respective ways while baseball has been removed from circulation.

Muhammad Ali didn't know Tom Seaver was a pitcher

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
Tom Seaver was undeniably the best New York Mets player ever. Yet, Muhammad Ali thought he worked for a newspaper when the two met.

A Pirate with pitch: Inside the singing career of an MLB pitcher

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
Steven Brault can make a baseball dance, but he can also make his voice sing. That's why he is not only a full-time pitcher but a part-time singer -- for now. One day, his voice, not his arm, will be his career.

Betting roundtable: Our experts reflect on their most regrettable bets

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
With the sports betting world essentially on hold, our experts look back on some of the worst overall bets they made over the past year.

Cooperstown's annual baseball dreams in jeopardy

April 3, 2020 - 6:56am
From the Hall of Fame to Main Street to youth camps, baseball lifts the Cooperstown economy. What would it mean to the village if there is a summer without baseball?

Virus likely to extend delay for Japanese baseball

April 3, 2020 - 12:50am
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to extend the postponements of the Japanese pro baseball and soccer seasons.

L.A.'s Turner: Once back, end extras in HR derby

April 2, 2020 - 6:47pm
Dodgers slugger Justin Turner proposes going to a home run derby to end games tied after 10 innings this season.

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