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Superstar debuts, ace showdowns and sneaky contenders: What to watch in every MLB Opening Day game

TEst 4 April 1, 2021 - 6:55am
Baseball's return to a 162-game schedule starts Thursday. Here's your guide to everything from the ace showdowns to the must-see stars.

2021 predictions: Division champs and World Series picks, MVP and Cy Young favorites

TEst 4 April 1, 2021 - 6:55am
Can the Dodgers repeat? Are the Yankees the AL's best? Will Mike Trout take home his fourth MVP?

Source: Lindor, Mets agree to $341M contract

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 9:48pm
All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor has agreed to a 10-year, $341 million deal with the Mets, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Biden: No fan limit at Rangers' park 'a mistake'

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 9:48pm
President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.

Biden: No fan limit at Rangers park 'a mistake'

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 6:48pm
President Joe Biden, as part of an interview with ESPN's Sage Steele, called it "a mistake" for the Rangers to open their stadium at full capacity for Opening Day.

Hoyer: Cubs' 'door is open' for Rizzo to talk deal

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 6:48pm
First baseman Anthony Rizzo, 31, may have indicated this week that he would rather not negotiate during the season, but the Chicago Cubs are willing to talk about a new contract agreement when he is.

Nats down 5 players for opener after positive test

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 3:48pm
The Washington Nationals will be down five players and a staff member for Opening Day after a player tested positive for COVID-19, general manager Mike Rizzo said Wednesday.

Manfred eyes full MLB stadiums by midsummer

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 3:48pm
As fans return to major league stadiums for openers Thursday amid pandemic attendance restrictions in most places, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred can envision filled ballparks by midseason.

Betts, Bellinger top MLB jersey sales; Trout 10th

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 3:48pm
The Dodgers' Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger have the top-selling jerseys in MLB. Mike Trout, the consensus best player in baseball, ranked 10th on the list released Wednesday.

Jays' Springer headed to IL with oblique strain

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 12:48pm
Blue Jays outfielder George Springer will start the season on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain.

Royals shortstop Mondesi to begin season on IL

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 12:48pm
Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi will begin the season on the injured list with a right oblique strain.

Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 12:48pm
While moving forward with a plan to change their name, the Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint.

Neris named Phillies closer over Bradley, Alvarado

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 12:48pm
Hector Neris will open the season as the Phillies closer, according to manager Joe Girardi, who chose the right-hander for the role over Archie Bradley and Jose Alvarado.

Ump Hernandez loses discrimination suit vs. MLB

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 12:48pm
Umpire Angel Hernandez lost his lawsuit against Major League Baseball alleging racial discrimination, with a judge ruling that a "handful of cherry-picked examples" did not demonstrate a systematic effort by the league.

Marlins' ballpark to be renamed LoanDepot Park

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 9:48am
The Marlins will now play at LoanDepot Park, after a multiyear naming rights agreement was announced by the team Wednesday. Miami had not previously had a naming rights agreement for its ballpark.

Alonso on Lindor: 'I hope they pay him $400M'

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 6:48am
As the Mets and Francisco Lindor remain locked in contract negotiations, teammate Pete Alonso said he hopes the Mets "pay him $400 million," and added that the star shortstop "is worth every penny."

Cops try to recover stolen minor league mascot

TEst 4 March 31, 2021 - 6:48am
Police are asking "Where's Looie?" after a minor league baseball team in Tennessee reported its team mascot was stolen from its ballpark.

Get ready for Opening Day! Bold predictions, power rankings and names to know

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 6:45pm
Baseball is back. Here's everything you need to get up to speed for the 2021 season.

Trout AL MVP fave, but books exposed on Ohtani

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 3:44pm
While Mike Trout is the consensus favorite at sportsbooks to win the AL MVP award at 2-1, teammate Shohei Ohtani, at 20-1, has attracted more money wagered than any other player.

Braves' Soroka goes 2 innings in 1st spring action

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 3:44pm
Braves pitcher Mike Soroka, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon last season, saw his first action of the spring with two innings against the Red Sox. "It felt good," Soroka said."

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