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Miami's vice: Star power lacking in South Florida sports scene
South Beach is missing a big-name talent (or two, or three). We enlist eight ESPN experts with knowledge of Miami sports to guide us on who the next star will be.
Yanks' Sanchez fastest to 100 HRs in AL history
Gary Sánchez slugged a third-inning home run off of Dodgers ace Hyun-Jin Ryu in his 355th career game Friday night, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 homers in American League history.
Marlins' Anderson (finger) likely out for season
Miami Marlins outfielder Brian Anderson will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken finger on his left hand when hit by a 96 mph fastball from Philadelphia's Vince Velasquez.
From emoji nicknames to emotional tributes: The best of MLB Players' Weekend
Here's what has grabbed our attention as stars across baseball take advantage of their annual chance to show off their style all weekend long.
Mets strike out 26 in 14 innings to tie MLB record
Mets starter Jacob deGrom recorded 13 strikeouts and the team finished with 26 to tie a major league record in Friday's loss to the Braves.
Phils place Harper on paternity leave, add Franco
The Phillies placed outfielder Bryce Harper on paternity leave Friday and recalled third baseman Maikel Franco from Triple-A to fill Harper's roster spot.
From emoji nicknames to emotional tributes: The best of MLB Players Weekend
Here's what has grabbed our attention as stars across baseball take advantage of their annual chance to show off their style all weekend long.
Mets C Nido exits after being hit in helmet by bat
Mets catcher Tomas Nido left Friday's game after being hit in the helmet by the follow-through of a Josh Donaldson swing.
Price (wrist) won't return to Red Sox on Sunday
Red Sox pitcher David Price won't return to the team's rotation on Sunday, but he will throw a simulated game Tuesday as he continues to rehab from a wrist injury.
Survey: Youth baseball participation on the rise
Between 2013 and 2018, the number of U.S. kids playing baseball and softball combined increased by nearly 3 million, according to annual surveys by the Sports Fitness & Industry Association.
Rangers' Farrell back after broken jaw, concussion
Texas reliever Luke Farrell, out since being hit in the face by a line drive in spring training, was activated from the 60-day injured list Friday before the Rangers' game against the White Sox.
Orioles GM Elias starts cleaning house, fires 11
Orioles general manager Mike Elias, citing a "period of change" and a need for "reconfiguring," has started his rebuild of the team by dismissing 11 scouts and front office personnel.
How players are using uniform numbers to break MLB's unwritten rules
The first 0 versus 0 matchup in MLB history. Four times as many 99s this young century as in the last. Why the weird digits? It's all part of a cultural shift in the sport.
How The Numbers added add up: The legacy of analytics
With a final tip of the thinking cap, we honor analytics' big lesson: You can play smart or play hard, but only one path leads you to play for the win.
MLB Weekend Watch: Takes on Yanks-Dodgers, Mets-Braves, favorite nicknames
Both of New York's teams face big challenges. How will they fare? Can the Nats' offense keep rolling? And what are the best Players Weekend nicknames?
Inside the Dodgers' wild run of walk-off comebacks
There's some kind of magic happening at Dodger Stadium this summer, with dramatic wins becoming the norm.
MLB bans playing in Venezuela amid Trump order
Major League Baseball has told players they cannot compete in the Venezuela winter league this season, a response intended to comply with President Donald Trump's embargo against the country.
O's claim dubious record with 259th HR allowed
The Orioles surrendered their 259th home run of the season Thursday night at Camden Yards, breaking a tie with the 2016 Reds for most homers allowed by a team in a single season.
Angels shut down Canning (elbow) for season
Los Angeles Angels rookie right-hander Griffin Canning will miss the rest of the season with mild elbow inflammation.
Rays' Lowe injures quad, likely done for season
Rays rookie infielder Brandon Lowe, an All-Star replacement who was hitting .276 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs, will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering a quad strain Wednesday.