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Who is headed to the Hall of Fame? There's no mystery anymore -- and that's not good for baseball
The election process has been elongated and increasingly analyzed over the years, so we often know the results weeks before they're announced.
Nevin among 3 Angels hires; Eaton could be next
The Angels have hired Phil Nevin, Bill Haselman and Benji Gil to undetermined coaching roles, while Adam Eaton also may join the staff, a source confirmed, if the 33-year-old outfielder opts to retire as a player.
Why MLB's labor negotiations have gone nowhere -- and baseball's path back
More than a month after the lockout began, nothing has changed. Here's why neither side has budged, along with a plan that could get a deal done.
The secret MVP of sports? The port-a-potty
It's not the most glamorous side of sports, but most game days simply couldn't happen without portable toilets and the people who maintain them. We look at how the stalwart stalls have helped bring fans closer to the game.
Source: Mets set to hire Joey Cora as 3B coach
The Mets are on the verge of hiring Joey Cora, the older brother of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, as their new third-base coach, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by the New York Post.
Cardinals cancel winter warm-up due to lockout
The Cardinals have canceled their annual winter warmup promotional event because of Major League Baseball's lockout.
Sources: Fanatics acquires Topps in $500M deal
Fanatics has acquired Topps trading cards, the company announced Tuesday.
Are the Astros favorites? Will the Rangers keep spending? What to make of wild AL West
It's been quite an offseason already in the AL West -- with more surprises to come. We break down the division.
Sources: Fanatics acquiring Topps trading cards
Fanatics' Topps acquisition includes the trading cards and collectables arms, and is slated to be finalized Tuesday, sources said.
Veteran outfielder Maybin retires after 15 seasons
Veteran outfielder Cameron Maybin is retiring from MLB after 15 seasons.
The best and worst MLB free-agent signings of the past decade
We look back at 10 years of big-money additions to see how many worked out and how many hamstrung their franchises for years.
Why 2021 was such a pivotal year of loss and change in baseball
Every year is a death, but this year felt accelerated. Baseball will move forward, but without the comfort of many of the elders we had leaned upon.
Seager retires after 11-year career with Mariners
Kyle Seager, who set career highs with 35 home runs and 101 RBIs last season, has retired after 11 seasons with the Seattle Mariners, saying "it's been a wonderful ride."
Hokies add Yankees logo to their helmets for the Pinstripe Bowl
The Hokies won't be wearing pinstripes, but their helmets will feature the Yankees' interlocking "NY" logo in the game at Yankee Stadium. It continues a long relationship between the school and the storied franchise.
What went wrong for Cody Bellinger in 2021 -- and can he fix it next season?
Two years after winning National League MVP, Bellinger was one of the the worst hitters in baseball. We dig into the decline.
Best of '21: Ohtani named AP's top male athlete
After a unanimous MVP season that saw him dominate at the plate and on the mound, Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named the AP's male athlete of the year.
How an indie rocker's crush on Ronald Acuna Jr. helped inspire one of the best albums of 2021
One of this year's most critically acclaimed records has a love song -- all about the superstar outfielder on the world champion Atlanta Braves.
The first items on Buck Showalter's to-do list as Mets manager
From how to maximize his two aces to major roster decisions, here are the most pressing issues the new skipper faces in Queens.
Notable Bets: 21 wild wagers from 2021
David Purdum recaps the year in sports betting, highlighting the most memorable wagers of 2021.
Mayfield tornado recovery gets boost from sports figures
Former NFL players, an MLB umpire and one of the best basketball players this town has ever seen came to help with money and supplies, including toys for Christmas.