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When baseball cards become pop art: Inside the Topps 2020 Project

TEst 4 May 21, 2020 - 7:13am
From a blinged-out Mike Trout rookie to a patriotic Mark McGwire card, here's how well-known artists are giving classic MLB collectibles a modern spin.

Welcome to the wild, unpredictable world of grand slams

TEst 4 May 21, 2020 - 7:13am
The Red Sox had at least one grand slam for 63 straight years. Don Mattingly once had six in a year, and they were the only six he had in his career. The Orioles hit two in a game -- and lost. Go figure.

Our first-ever Universal DH Power Rankings for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 May 21, 2020 - 4:06am
The designated hitter is expected to be part of the 2020 season in the NL as well as the AL, so we ranked how every lineup stacks up at the position.

Tom Brady, sports world jump on board latest 2020 meme

TEst 4 May 21, 2020 - 1:05am
The "My Plans ... 2020" meme is all over Twitter, and the sports world has gotten involved. It even has Tom Brady taking yet another shot at the Atlanta Falcons for blowing a 28-3 lead in Super Bowl LI.

The nine most complicated World Series heroes of my lifetime

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 4:02pm
A scout's all-time great gamble. A future Hall of Famer failing in the biggest moment in Series history. Sam Miller shows there's a lot more to the Fall Classic than MVPs.

Some MLB players want eased health proposal

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 1:02pm
Citing a frequency of testing, some MLB players are hoping the protocols in the league's health proposal for a return to play can be adjusted.

A's missed $1.2M rent payment, stadium says

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 7:00am
The Athletics have informed RingCentral Coliseum officials that they could not pay the $1.2 million annual rent that was due April 1, citing the coronavirus pandemic.

Every AL team's best player not in the Hall of Fame -- and should he get in?

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 7:00am
From historic MLB players to still-active stars, every team has its best player not in the Hall -- yet. Here are their cases for Cooperstown.

Roger Clemens was a power pitcher, from start to finish

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 7:00am
The tales of his competitiveness are legendary; Roger Clemens did not like to lose. So he worked out early and late, on days before he pitched and immediately after.

Fantasy Insights: Fishing for value on a thin Mariners squad

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 7:00am
Eric Karabell's thoughts on the Seattle Mariners' fantasy outlook for 2020: players he likes and doesn't, and storylines that could impact playing time and performances.

Glavine: Players could face blame if no baseball

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 3:59am
Tom Glavine, who served as a players' union representative during the baseball strike of 1994-95, compared that situation to the current suspension of play, saying players might take the blame if the 2020 season is called off.

Hunches, home runs and humiliation: Nine tales of unsung World Series heroes

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 3:59am
A scout's all-time great gamble. A future Hall of Famer failing in the biggest moment in Series history. Sam Miller shows there's a lot more to the Fall Classic than MVPs.

Rangers likely to stay in Texas if training resumes

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:21pm
Rangers president and general manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday that the team is likely to hold a second spring training at its new stadium in Arlington, Texas, as opposed to its spring training facility in Surprise, Arizona.

Nationals to unveil World Series rings on Sunday

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:21pm
The Washington Nationals will unveil their 2019 World Series rings in a virtual event on Sunday, the team announced. Several members from the winning team, including ownership, will make appearances, according to the club.

Angels to furlough some employees on June 1

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 4:20pm
The Los Angeles Angels have informed employees in nearly every department that furloughs will be implemented beginning June 1.

How Major League Baseball is finding the narrow way back to the field

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 10:18am
In over 80 interviews, ESPN found baseball's attempt to restart is less a baseball season than a military-style operation in which any number of variables could derail the plan or, worse, contribute to the spread of the deadly disease.

Two homers and a no-hitter, and other tales of pitchers who actually hit

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
There have been days when pitchers won games and hit walk-off homers, and seasons when they hit better than .300. Last year, Michael Lorenzen did something only Babe Ruth had done.

Meet one of the only fans on Earth who still gets to go to live baseball games

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
American Kerry Maher fell in love with the Lotte Giants. Now, because of his passion -- and the pandemic -- he's become Korea's most recognizable fan.

The 9 worst games in fantasy baseball history

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
Everybody has a bad day, but these players posted the worst fantasy outings of the past 40 years -- and that includes some true legends like Mariano Rivera, Sammy Sosa, John Smoltz and Randy Johnson.

From the archives: Down to his last strike, David Freese became a World Series hero for St. Louis

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
Cardinals third baseman David Freese overcame his own indifference, injuries and several brushes with the law to lift his hometown team to a title.

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