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Rangers office staff 'terrified' as virus spreads

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 1:23am
After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices.

Rangers staff 'terrified' at office as virus spreads

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 10:20pm
After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan, "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices.

Virus spikes in MLB cities raise experts' concerns

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 7:18pm
The rate of coronavirus cases is rising in 15 of 27 U.S. markets that have teams, with significant surges in Phoenix and Houston. The quickening spread has a top health official in Houston saying Opening Day could be threatened if trends aren't reversed.

MLB knows players will get COVID-19, but here's its plan

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
A surge on positive coronavirus test results, as well as state-by-state issues, could make the season go sideways at any moment.

Baseball Hall of Fame welcoming visitors again

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
Closed on March 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the baseball Hall of Fame is welcoming visitors once again.

Yanks, Wells agree to minors deal, $2.5M bonus

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
The Yankees and catcher Austin Wells, who was picked 28th overall in the amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with a $2.5 million signing bonus.

Blue Jays expect decision soon on 2020 home

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 1:18pm
Toronto's players remain in wait-and-see mode on where to show up to begin their season.

Why MLB's plan to return from coronavirus could work -- and what could go terribly wrong

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 10:17am
A surge of positive COVID-19 tests, state-by-state issues, a season that could go sideways at any moment. Here's what baseball is up against as it attempts to return.

How a 60-game season affects our projections and rankings

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 10:17am
How the shortened season will change the way teams think about pitching and hitting, and how that should affect how you rank and project them.

How Derek Jeter became Derek Jeter

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 7:16am
Former player and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it simple when framing Derek Jeter. "I thought he was a great player when I played against him,'' he said. "Then I played next to him, and he was even better than I thought.''

Family files $17M suit against Dodgers security

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 1:27am
A suit filed by a family of Dodgers fans claims the group was "accosted, assaulted and battered" by team security while being racially profiled after Game 5 of last year's NLDS.

Giants to let fans display cutout images in stands

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 10:27pm
The Giants on Thursday announced a Fan Cutout Program that will allow season-ticket holders to submit an image of themselves to be placed onto a cutout that will be displayed in the stands at Oracle Park.

Wyverns manager collapses during KBO game

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 7:26pm
The manager of the struggling SK Wyverns collapsed during a Korean Baseball Organization game and had to be taken to a hospital by ambulance.

Dodgers top revised season win totals with 37

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 4:25pm
In March, before the coronavirus pandemic suspended the start of the baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the highest season win total at Caesars Sportsbook at 102.5.

Twins' Sano facing probe in alleged kidnapping

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 4:25pm
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they are opening an investigation into allegations Twins slugger Miguel Sano participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, but the Twins said they were told Sano was cleared of the accusations.

Rangers' Lynn to start opener over Minor, Kluber

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 4:25pm
Rangers manager Chris Woodward has made the decision to start Lance Lynn over Mike Minor and Corey Kluber for the team's opener, which will be determined when the 60-game schedule is announced.

Michigan governor clears pro sports without fans

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 4:25pm
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer granted permission Thursday for professional sports to return "without a live audience."

Who is built for 60 games and who could struggle? Our MLB experts weigh in

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 10:24am
No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.

Cubs prez envisions fans in stands, on rooftops

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 10:24am
Cubs president Crane Kenney envisions fans in Wrigley Field and on the adjacent rooftops soon after Opening Day.

Locked in bathrooms, sharing gloves and other strange moments in baseball history

TEst 4 June 25, 2020 - 7:23am
A player once got locked in a dugout bathroom. A ball got lodged in a pitcher's glove and he had to throw the entire glove to first base. Two center fielders on two different teams shared a glove for an entire series. Yes, baseball can be strange.

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