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Virtual video, rules test and Peloton: How umps and refs are staying sharp during the pandemic

TEst 4 June 3, 2020 - 7:22am
Baseball, basketball and soccer officials are all eager to get back to work -- and they've been doing what they can to stay sharp during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fantasy Insights: Will Kevin Newman outperform Josh Bell for Pirates?

TEst 4 June 3, 2020 - 7:22am
Eric Karabell's thoughts on the Pittsburgh Pirates' fantasy outlook for 2020: players he likes and doesn't, and storylines that could impact playing time and performances.

The guy with the most to prove in 2020 for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 June 3, 2020 - 4:08am
If the baseball season ever starts, these players, managers and execs will have a lot of work to do -- and not much time to do it.

He hits moonshots, and he's going No. 1: Introducing 'Tork,' an MLB draft history maker

TEst 4 June 3, 2020 - 4:08am
Spencer Torkelson's college career ended before he could finish rewriting Arizona State's record books, but he could still make more history as this draft's first overall pick.

Cubs owner disputes idea MLB teams 'hoard' cash

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 4:06pm
Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said most MLB teams' yearly revenues go right back into the team and that "the league itself does not make a lot of cash."

ChiSox's Anderson not surprised by Giolito post

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 4:06pm
Tim Anderson and Lucas Giolito have a unique bond on the White Sox, one they both believe other people across baseball -- and even throughout the country -- can learn from.

Break-in at Miller Park leads to minor damage

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 1:06pm
A break-in at Miller Park in Milwaukee early Tuesday morning led to minor field damage, the Brewers said in a statement.

From the archives: Blown call in Armando Galarraga's perfect game still haunts umpire Jim Joyce

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 10:05am
On June 2, 2010, the veteran umpire cost the Tigers pitcher a perfect game. Every day, something trips Joyce's memory about his devastating mistake and the subsequent fallout: from the death threats to the piles of heartwarming emails and letters.

Why a shorter season and salary deferrals could help save the 2020 MLB season

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 7:05am
The two sides are still far apart on a deal to play baseball this summer, so we examine where they could meet to make it happen.

Ranking the top 150 2020 MLB draft prospects

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 7:05am
With the MLB draft little more than a week away, here's how the top prospects likely to come off the board in this June's five-round event stack up.

The 10 worst MLB teams to bet on over the past 20 years

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 7:05am
Which baseball teams have been the worst to bet on over the past 20 years? Here are the bottom 10.

The legendary reach of Randy Johnson

TEst 4 June 2, 2020 - 7:05am
One veteran coach explained Randy Johnson like this: "He is so tall,'' veteran coach Rich Donnelly once said, "he doesn't have a pickoff move to second, he just reaches out and touches the runner.''

Sources: MLB mulls shorter season, prorated pay

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 3:57pm
Unable to yet reach a return-to-play agreement, Major League Baseball has discussed playing a shorter schedule in which it would pay members of the MLB Players Association their full prorated salaries, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

Fantasy Focus podcast: 2020 leaders, overrated DH and 20-20 trivia

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 3:57pm
Brad Doolittle swings by to discuss labor negotiations before Eric and Tristan breakdown his 2020 half season projections along with 20-20 trivia.

How half a season of fantasy baseball could affect your players' outlooks

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 3:57pm
We make picks and break down the fantasy impact.

Nats reverse course, restore minor league pay

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 12:57pm
The Nationals announced Monday they would continue to pay their minor league players a $400-per-week stipend, reversing course on a decision to drop the stipend to $300 per week.

MLB is having more trouble getting a 2020 season going than other sports. Here's why

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 9:56am
While other sports seemingly move closer to game time, baseball is just bickering. For many reasons, MLB faces different -- and more difficult -- obstacles.

Dykstra's past cited as suit vs. Darling dismissed

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 9:56am
Lenny Dykstra's defamation and libel lawsuit against Ron Darling was dismissed Friday.

MLB stars hit social media to share Floyd feelings

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 9:56am
MLB stars took to social media to share their thoughts about the killing of George Floyd, who died while in police custody.

Nats players to cover minor leaguers' lost wages

TEst 4 June 1, 2020 - 9:56am
Sean Doolittle announced Sunday that the Nationals' major league players will cover the reported lost wages for minor league players.

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