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School is cool: Notable athletes who returned for their college degrees
Putting the student in student-athlete: Despite their athletic excellence -- which caused them to leave school early -- these pro players went to remarkable lengths to obtain their diplomas.
How to become a KBO diehard: What I learned in my first two weeks
Bat flips after groundballs. Dinos vs. Wiz trash talk. And an endless search for fresh merchandise. Here's what it's like jumping on the Korean baseball bandwagon.
Why Jim Palmer wasn't afraid to walk someone with the bases loaded
Jim Palmer wasn't short on confidence. He knew how to get people out. Sometimes, he went to measures not many others would to get the job done.
KBO on ESPN schedule, how to watch, teams for the Korea baseball league and more
The Korea Baseball Organization's regular season is underway, and that means it's time for some live baseball -- and lots and lots of bat flips. Here's how you can check out the action and game highlights, and what you need to know to become a KBO expert.
MLB planning to hold remote draft on June 10-11
The MLB draft will be held remotely, beginning June 10, with all selections being made via video conference, according to a memo obtained by ESPN.
Just a .500 pitcher? Why the legend of Nolan Ryan transcends his numbers
On the anniversary of the first of his MLB-best seven no-hitters, a look back at the unrepeatable feats of the Ryan Express.
George Brett could hit, with a bat or a putter
We know George Brett could hit. But with a golf club? On a green, with a ball travelling at him? The story seems impossible, except it's real.
The year of the (very) young pitcher? Four ways teams say they might attack a shortened MLB season
Buster Olney asked MLB executives, managers and other insiders how they might change their on-field strategy if baseball returns in July.
Legendary, dominating, historically wild? There will never be another pitcher like Nolan Ryan
On the anniversary of the first of his MLB-best seven no-hitters, a look back at the unrepeatable feats of the Ryan Express.
Bob Watson, former All-Star and GM, dies at 74
Bob Watson, whose career in baseball included stints as a player, coach, general manager and Major League Baseball executive, died Thursday, the Houston Astros announced. He was 74.
Manfred: Repeated testing key to MLB reopening
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that frequent tests will be key to the sport's restart and that a positive test won't mean shutting down the entire team.
Ex-MLB manager Howe in ICU with coronavirus
Art Howe, who played in the major leagues before embarking on a managerial career with the Astros, Athletics and Mets, is hospitalized in intensive care due to the coronavirus, he confirmed to Houston TV station KPRC 2 on Thursday.
Ex-Astros manager Howe in ICU with coronavirus
Art Howe, who played and later managed the Houston Astros, is hospitalized in intensive care due to the coronavirus, he confirmed to Houston TV station KPRC 2 on Thursday.
Reds lay off less than 25% of staff due to virus
The Cincinnati Reds said Thursday that they are laying off less than 25% of their staff and reducing pay for others on June 1 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Yanks didn't expect Judge back until summer
If the Yankees return to play this season, they will have healthy outfielders in Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks, according to GM Brian Cashman.
Florida AD: School is open to hosting pro games
The University of Florida is open to hosting professional games at the school.
Dodgers' Mookie Betts surprises supermarket shoppers with groceries, buys pizza for employees
The Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder -- originally from Nashville -- brought some big-league cheer to a Kroger store in his hometown.
'My numbers are obviously there': Yadier Molina on catching and Cooperstown
The great Cardinals catcher talks about his plans beyond 2020, the state of catching in MLB -- and getting into the Hall of Fame.
Every NL team's best player not in the Hall of Fame -- and should he get in?
From historic MLB players to still-active stars, every team has its best player not in the Hall -- yet.
Everywhere you look in baseball history, there's Walter Johnson
When you go through baseball history day by day, you see the name Walter Johnson a lot. There's a reason for that.