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Win the World Series? Maybe! What 2020 could bring for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 July 27, 2020 - 6:47am
In the weirdest baseball season of our lifetimes, anything is possible. But a ring wouldn't mean the same thing for every club.

Baseball betting booms on opening weekend

TEst 4 July 27, 2020 - 6:47am
As the first weekend of the baseball season wound down, Borgata had taken roughly the equivalent of three weeks of normal MLB betting handle in just three days -- despite the casino being limited to only 25% capacity.

Will Yoenis Cespedes be a 'remember me' MVP for the Mets?

TEst 4 July 27, 2020 - 6:47am
With his first homer in more than two years on Opening Day, the oft-injured slugger has a message for MLB: He's back and ready to rake.

Justin Verlander injury latest caution flag for Astros, MLB

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 10:12pm
With Houston's ace on the shelf and his season in jeopardy, the complexity of baseball's return became amplified.

Astros' Verlander out with strain, hopes to return

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 7:12pm
Astros ace Justin Verlander disputed a report that he will miss the rest of the season because of an elbow injury, saying that he has a forearm strain.

Marlins delay trip home after players test positive

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 7:12pm
Starting pitcher Jose Urena was one of four Marlins players to test positive for the coronavirus, sources confirmed to ESPN.

What's old is new again: MLB teams bring back classic threads for 2020

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 7:12pm
The Rangers, Padres and other teams are showing off new unis that echo stylish threads from their past.

Verlander disputes report he's done for year

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 4:10pm
Astros ace Justin Verlander disputed a report that he will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, saying he has a forearm strain.

Ohtani fails to record an out in return to mound

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 4:10pm
Shohei Ohtani didn't record a single out in his highly anticipated return to the pitcher's mound on Sunday.

Jays won't play first game in Buffalo till Aug. 11

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 4:10pm
The Blue Jays will have to play their first homestand, from July 29 to Aug. 2, on the road as their stadium in Buffalo won't be ready until Aug. 11.

Pirates' Shelton argues in mask, gets 1st win

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 4:10pm
Pirates manager Derek Shelton argued with home plate umpire Jordan Baker through his mask on Sunday and later got his first victory as Pittsburgh avoided a sweep by the Cardinals.

Sources: Urena one of 4 Marlins to test positive

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 1:10pm
Starting pitcher Jose Urena was one of four Marlins players to test positive for the coronavirus, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Rangers' Kluber leaves start after just an inning

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 1:10pm
Corey Kluber, making his first start for the Rangers on Sunday, left after just one inning with tightness in his right shoulder.

Red Sox's Rodriguez awaits heart test results

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 1:10pm
Red Sox left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez is awaiting test results after doctors discovered a heart issue they believe is a result of his recent bout with the coronavirus.

Reds' Moustakas goes on IL after waking up sick

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 1:10pm
Reds infielder Mike Moustakas went on the injured list after he woke up feeling sick Sunday.

Marlins starter Urena late scratch against Phillies

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 10:09am
Marlins starter Jose Urena was a late scratch against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The Marlins did not disclose the reason.

Sunday Spotlight: What we're watching for in Braves-Mets, Giants-Dodgers

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 7:09am
With the Braves and Mets both likely contenders, whose odds look better, and which players should you watch in Sunday's doubleheader on ESPN?

How Mookie Betts fell in love with the Dodgers so quickly

TEst 4 July 26, 2020 - 7:09am
After saying he would test free agency, Betts instead signed to play the rest of his career in L.A. Here's why the Dodgers changed his mind.

Rockies' Bard wins in first MLB game since 2013

TEst 4 July 25, 2020 - 9:59pm
Hard-throwing right-hander Daniel Bard, whose control troubles ran him out of baseball, picked up the win in a relief appearance for the Rockies on Saturday night after more than seven years away from the major leagues.

Flare-up between Brewers, Cubs quickly subdued

TEst 4 July 25, 2020 - 6:59pm
Brewers and Cubs players could be heard shouting toward each other from their dugouts before the start of the fourth inning Saturday, but umpires jumped in and calmed things down quickly before players could cross the foul lines.

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