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Yanks' Balkovec on minors job: 'American dream'

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 2:34pm
Rachel Balkovec was introduced Wednesday as manager of the New York Yankees' low-A affiliate in the Florida State League.

Twins to honor Kaat, retire HOF lefty's No. 36

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 11:34am
The Twins will retire No. 36, the uniform number of former pitcher Jim Kaat, who was recently elected to the Hall of Fame.

O's push back Camden wall to curb HR 'outlier'

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 11:34am
The Orioles are moving the wall in left field back as much as 30 feet in an effort to make Oriole Park at Camden Yards a bit easier on pitchers.

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 8:34am
Buster discusses the career of Jon Lester, plus the labor situation and if any progress is being made.

Ohtani comfortable being new face of the game

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 8:34am
Shohei Ohtani says he's comfortable being the new face of the game after a historic season.

2022 Baseball Hall of Fame

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 8:34am
Looking forward to seeing which players make it to the Baseball Hall of Fame? We have you covered on this year's election.

'Maybe the best playoff pitcher ever': What made Jon Lester an October legend and potential Hall of Famer

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 5:34am
One of the greatest postseason starters in MLB history is calling it a career. Here's how Lester dominated for more than a decade.

Welcome to Mr. Throwback, where athletes and celebs get their retro sports gear

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 5:34am
Nostalgia is a booming business these days -- and this New York City institution is right in the middle of it.

Lester retires with 200 wins, 3 World Series rings

TEst 4 January 12, 2022 - 5:34am
Left-handed pitcher Jon Lester has retired from baseball with 200 wins and World Series rings with the Red Sox and Cubs.

Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez dies at 28

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 8:38pm
Rays bullpen catcher Jean Ramirez died Monday at the age of 28.

Mets to retire No. 17 jersey of Keith Hernandez

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 5:37pm
Former first baseman Keith Hernandez in July will join Tom Seaver (41), Mike Piazza (31) and Jerry Koosman (36) as the only Mets players to have had their uniform numbers retired when his No. 17 will be added to the list.

Yankees promote Balkovec, a landmark MiLB hire

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 5:37pm
Minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec, officially promoted on Tuesday, will manage the low-A team for the Yankees this season, making her the first female skipper in affiliated professional baseball.

MLB lockout latest: When are the owners and players talking next? Could spring training be delayed?

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 11:37am
Nearly a month and a half since the lockout began, it's time for another update on where baseball's immediate and long-term future stands.

Sources: MLB, players' union will meet Thursday

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 11:37am
MLB and the players' union plan to hold a bargaining session Thursday, during which the league is expected to make a core economics proposal to the union, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Top 10 at each infield spot: Is Freeman No. 1 at 1B? Which SS is best?

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 5:35am
Buster Olney circles the bases to rate the best in baseball for 2022.

Baseball's best arms: Ranking starters and relievers for 2022

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 5:35am
If Jacob deGrom is healthy, there's no one better. Who else cracks the list? Buster Olney ranks this year's aces and firemen.

Who is headed to the Hall of Fame?

TEst 4 January 11, 2022 - 5:35am
The election process has been elongated and increasingly analyzed over the years.

MLB lockout latest: Why aren't owners and players talking yet? Could spring training be delayed?

TEst 4 January 10, 2022 - 5:34am
Nearly a month and a half since the lockout began, it's time for another update on where baseball's immediate and long-term future stands.

Baseball's best arms: Ranking MLB's top 10 starters and relievers for 2022

TEst 4 January 10, 2022 - 5:34am
If Jacob deGrom is healthy, there's no one better. Who else cracks the list? Buster Olney ranks this year's aces and firemen.

Report: Yankees making landmark hire in MiLB

TEst 4 January 9, 2022 - 8:34pm
Minor league hitting coach Rachel Balkovec will manage the Low-A team for the Yankees this season, making her the first female skipper in affiliated professional baseball, according to a report by The Athletic.

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