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Five worst MLB franchises to bet on over the past 20 years

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 7:21am
Which five baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years combined? Look away Detroit Tigers fans.

Why it matters that Bobby Cox wore metal spikes his entire managerial career

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 7:21am
Like Bear Bryant's fedora or Bill Belichick's hoodie, the metal spikes were Bobby Cox's signature. But there was more to it than simply having a trademark.

MLB hitters who are missing their age-27 peak season in 2020

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 4:17am
Big things were in store for Gary Sanchez, Javier Baez and other young stars, but instead they're losing time at the top of their games.

KBO Weekly: Latest Power Rankings as league chases Dinos

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 4:17am
Chang-mo Koo is putting up huge numbers for the Dinos, but can they fend off the Doosan Bears in a big weekend series?

Where things stand as MLB begins another week without 2020 season deal

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 4:17am
Anticipation of movement in baseball's labor fight over the weekend didn't turn into an agreement. So where are we now?

Nelson Cruz and the incredible gifts he's bestowed on his Dominican hometown

TEst 4 June 22, 2020 - 1:20am
First he delivered a firetruck. Then an ambulance and medical care and baseball gear and supplies. Nelson Cruz, a finalist for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at The ESPYS, has made giving a way of life.

Sources: Offer changes delay MLBPA vote again

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 10:18pm
MLB players decided not to vote on the league's latest 60-game proposal after commissioner Rob Manfred made late tweaks to the offer, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

How Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird plan to step up -- and aside -- in the fight for justice

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 7:18pm
Rapinoe and Bird, who are hosting the ESPYS with Russell Wilson, have ramped up their social justice efforts.

Sources: MLBPA postpones vote as talks continue

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 7:18pm
MLB players decided not to vote on the league's latest 60-game proposal after commissioner Rob Manfred made late tweaks to the offer, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

Sources: Players eye vote on MLB plan Sunday

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 10:16am
MLB players intend to vote Sunday on the league's latest proposal to return to play, sources told ESPN.

Olney: What MLB owners need to hear from Rob Manfred to save baseball

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 7:16am
The commissioner must be frank -- and forceful -- because time is running short for an agreement between MLB and the union.

A broken baseball record and a special bond between father and son

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 7:16am
Right before the college baseball season ended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Josh Silva had one last chance to break his father's record.

Under no circumstances did you ever mess with Bob Gibson

TEst 4 June 21, 2020 - 7:16am
Opposing hitters were afraid of Bob Gibson. Asked to name the five best pitchers he ever faced, Doug Rader put it this way: "That's easy," he said. "Bob Gibson in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1969, Bob Gibson in 1970, Bob Gibson in 1971 and Bob Gibson in 1972.''

Sources: MLBPA delays vote in wake of outbreaks

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 6:59pm
The MLBPA is delaying a vote on the league's latest proposal as it gathers new data on COVID-19 testing in the wake of recent outbreaks in spring training facilities.

Ex-Cubs SS Russell signs 1-year deal with KBO

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 6:59pm
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell signed a one-year contract worth $530,000 with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO.

Yanks, Mets to train in New York if MLB resumes

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 12:58pm
The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.

Orioles and Ravens laud ill superfan's graduation

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 9:58am
Mo Gaba, 14, battling cancer for the fourth time, was joined by members of the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles for a memorable graduation parade at his apartment complex.

The sweet, sweet swing of Ken Griffey Jr.

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 6:58am
It was flawless. At 18, when Griffey was taking batting practice at the Kingdome, major leaguers stood and watched. One said: "I've never seen anything like it."

Rangers: No name change after column opinion

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 6:58am
The Texas Rangers have no plans to change their team name, following a column this week saying the franchise should cut any link to the law enforcement agency of the same name.

Source: Ex-Cubs SS Russell finalizing KBO deal

TEst 4 June 20, 2020 - 1:27am
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is finalizing a one-year contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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