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How to build a bullpen in 2021 -- Exploring the mystery keeping MLB execs up at night
The formula for a good pen has always been complicated. And now, it's more important than ever.
Fantasy baseball - How to use the Custom Dollar Value Generator
Tristan H. Cockcroft reveals how he uses ESPN's Custom Dollar Value Generator to generate values based on league composition and depth, and more.
Dodgers LHP Kershaw to start on Opening Day
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will start for Los Angeles on Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts said.
Nationals P Strasburg leaves start with calf issue
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg left his second spring training start in the third inning with a calf issue he later described as "nothing major."
It takes 22: Mets SS walks after marathon at-bat
Luis Guillorme fouled off 16 pitches to earn a walk on the 22nd pitch of a marathon at-bat against Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks.
Boone feels 'awesome' after getting pacemaker
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he feels "awesome" as he enters his second full week on the bench after having a pacemaker inserted.
Juan Soto needs his own statistic to measure his greatness, so we invented one
At 22 years old, Juan Soto is separating himself. But we needed something to put it into better perspective. Introducing the Crush Quotient.
Yanks' Kluber takes another step after lost years
Corey Kluber overcame occasional wildness, allowing two runs and four hits over four innings in his second start for the New York Yankees.
Red Sox OF Cordero discusses COVID setback
Franchy Cordero is a proud member of the Big Papi generation, growing up in the Dominican Republic watching Dominican stars like David Ortiz lead the Red Sox to the 2004 World Series title.
Kiley McDaniel's MLB draft stock watch: Which prospects are playing their way into (and out of) the first round?
Here are the players who could soon be moving on your favorite MLB team's draft board.
Fantasy Baseball ESPN+ Cheat Sheet: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
You've read their names all preseason long, it'd be a shame to forget them on draft day. The ESPN+ Cheat Sheet is one way to make sure that doesn't happen.
D-backs coach McKay cuts spleen in dugout fall
Arizona Diamondbacks first-base coach Dave McKay is recovering from a broken rib and lacerated spleen after a fall in the dugout earlier this week.
Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates
Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract on Friday, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for innings.
Indians trade INF Freeman to Reds for cash
The Cleveland Indians traded utility infielder Mike Freeman to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for cash.
Braves, O's OF Markakis retires after 15 seasons
Outfielder Nick Markakis is retiring after a 15-year career split playing for the Braves and Orioles.
Tristan's Twenty: fantasy baseball sleepers
Tristan H. Cockcroft has formed opinions on hundreds of players as part of his draft prep work. These are the 20 fantasy options about which he feels the strongest.
Will Bauer, Snell and Darvish thrive ... or struggle? What to expect from 2021's MLB aces in new places
Three big-name pitchers face big expectations after changing teams this winter. Here's what recent history tells us about living up to the hype.
MLB's experimental rules in minors: What we love, what we don't, and when are robot umps coming to the majors?
How much will limiting shifts, utilizing electronic strike zones and adding pitch clocks really change baseball? Our experts debate.
Bieber, Alonso among 8 with contracts renewed
AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber and former NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso were among eight players whose contracts were renewed before Thursday's deadline.
MLB to try experimental rules in minors this year
MLB will try out several experimental rules in the minor leagues this season. The rules changes will be studied for potential adoption in the major leagues.