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Tigers first MLB team to partner with bookmaker

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
The Tigers became the first MLB team to form a partnership with a bookmaker.

Searching for 2020 MLB season's surprise contenders

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
With the schedule reduced to 60 games, anything can happen. Here are some off-the-radar teams that could make the playoffs.

When Major League Baseball turns into a family get-together

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
Baseball connects generations. The Griffeys hit back-to-back homers. The Bonds hit more than 1,000 home runs. The Biggios hit for the cycle. The Boones ... well, the whole family, it seems, played in the majors.

Landis' name on MLB plaques will be discussed

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:07pm
The baseball organization that presents the annual MVP awards will consider whether the name of former commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis should be pulled from future plaques.

Reports: Cards replace Yanks for Field of Dreams

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:07pm
The Yankees are not scheduled to face the White Sox during the 60-game season, so the Cardinals will reportedly be the new opponent for Chicago in the Field of Dreams game Aug. 13 in Dyersville, Iowa.

Cubs pitching coach details emotional virus fight

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:07pm
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy, 38, was emotional in detailing his fight against the coronavirus. "If my journey through this helps one person ... then I want my story to be heard," he said.

Mexico cancels baseball season over pandemic

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 1:05pm
For the first time in almost a century, Mexico has canceled its professional baseball season, the Mexican Baseball League announced Wednesday.

Here's why the Mets still pay Bobby Bonilla $1.19 million today ... and every July 1 through 2035

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:04am
Bobby Bo hasn't called Queens home since 1999, but today he'll receive a hefty check from his former employer. Here's what you need to know about Bonilla's unusual annual payday.

Here’s what you need to know as baseball finally resumes

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:04am
Spring training 2.0 ... or summer camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.

Royals program offers fan cutouts for stands

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:04am
The Royals are offering fans the chance to but a plastic cutout of themselves to be displayed in the stands.

Family of Dodgers' Toles just glad he's alive

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:04am
The family of Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles is just glad he's alive after his arrest in Florida.

How MLB's shortened season will impact prospects on the bubble

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 7:04am
Young players could have more opportunities in 2020.

What to watch for in Summer Camp

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 7:04am
As major league teams get ready to open up their training camps in the hopes of finally starting the 2020 season, Eric Karabell examines what fantasy managers should be looking out for over the next two weeks.

Rookies who need to play this season

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 7:04am
With a 60-game season, there's no time to mess with service time or innings limits.

It's Bobby Bonilla Day! Why Mets pay him $1.19 million today and every July 1

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:03am
Bobby Bo hasn't called Queens home since 1999, but today he'll receive a hefty check from his former employer. Here's what you need to know about Bonilla's unusual annual payday.

Everything you need to know as MLB's 2020 season restart begins

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:03am
Spring training 2.0 ... or Summer Camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.

All the strange things that happen when position players pitch

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:03am
Usually when a position player takes the mound it's because something weird has already happened. Then he pitches and things get even weirder.

Key questions as minor league baseball officially cancels 2020 season

TEst 4 June 30, 2020 - 7:25pm
The news that minor league baseball won't be played this year is official. Here's what we know about what it means for the future of the farm leagues.

Rockies GM backs Desmond's decision to skip '20

TEst 4 June 30, 2020 - 7:25pm
Colorado Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich said he supports Ian Desmond's decision to sit out the 2020 season to focus on his young family and help rejuvenate youth baseball in his hometown in Florida.

Introducing ESPN's greatest all-time college baseball team

TEst 4 June 30, 2020 - 7:25pm
The fans have spoken. The players on ESPN's Greatest All-Time Baseball Team are official. Here's who made the cut.

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