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Rockies 2B Rodgers sidelined at least a month

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 3:49pm
Brendan Rodgers and his strained right hamstring have the Colorado Rockies searching for a second option at second base.

MLB: One player COVID positive in past week

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 12:49pm
Major League Baseball said Friday that one player tested positive for COVID-19 during the past week among 14,845 tests, a positive rate of 0.007%.

Fantasy baseball stock watch: Carlos Carrasco's injury shuffles the deck

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 9:49am
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the big changes in his rankings this week, based on news, research and the latest trends, including a ton of injuries in the starting pitcher ranks.

'It's gonna be an issue for 30 teams': Starting pitchers brace for unprecedented innings jump

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 6:48am
Last year, no major leaguer threw more than 84 innings. With workloads set to double or even triple in 2021, teams admit they have few answers.

Fantasy baseball: Karabell's sneaky keepers

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 3:48am
Sneaky picks in keeper leagues aren't just about prospects. There are myriad proven, veteran players that can't help fantasy team in 2021 but still warrant roster spots for future seasons.

Lester makes Nats debut 2 weeks after surgery

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 3:48pm
Jon Lester was back on a mound Thursday, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two innings, less than two weeks after surgery to remove a...

Mets' Carrasco injured, likely to miss opener

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 12:48pm
New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice Thursday and seems certain to miss the start of the season.

Yankees, Mets allowed 20% fan capacity to start

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 12:48pm
The New York Yankees could have up to 10,850 fans for their April 1 opener against Toronto at Yankee Stadium, while the Mets will be allowed to start the season with up to 8,384 fans for their April 8 home opener against Miami at Citi Field.

Why iPad dugout video could be a huge boost for your favorite MLB player

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 9:48am
After a 2020 season without the replay review room, here's what baseball is doing to embrace technology without exposing catchers' signs.

Where did Tatis get that awesome bat? Inside the company that could be MLB's next big thing

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 6:47am
They're not allowed in games -- yet -- but these trendsetting customized sticks are making waves at spring training.

Fantasy baseball: Dare you draft Trevor Rosenthal?

TEst 4 March 18, 2021 - 3:45am
Eric Karabell provides an update on spring training's closer competitions and committees, including the relievers he sees as the biggest values on the draft board.

Rodriguez named Red Sox's Opening Day starter

TEst 4 March 17, 2021 - 7:09pm
Eduardo Rodriguez, who missed the 2020 season after contracting COVID-19 and developing inflammation in his heart muscles, will be the Red Sox's starter on Opening Day.

Jeff Passan predicts the 2021 MLB season from every possible angle

TEst 4 March 17, 2021 - 7:02am
From fantasy to gambling to soothsaying, Passan puts on many different hats to identify breakout players and teams that will win big in the year ahead.

LeBron gets ownership stake in Red Sox group

TEst 4 March 17, 2021 - 7:02am
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox.

LeBron is drawing the blueprint for players owning NBA teams

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 9:46pm
With his latest ownership stake in Fenway Sports Group, LeBron James could be clearing a path toward NBA franchise ownership for his peers.

Court: Lawsuit over foul ball injury can proceed

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 6:46pm
In upholding a lower court ruling, the appellate court noted the arbitration provision was hidden in fine print and couldn't be appreciated by the plaintiff struck by the foul ball in 2018, Laiah Zuniga.

Sources: LeBron becomes part owner of Red Sox

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 3:45pm
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Brewers add 3B candidate Shaw to 40-man roster

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 3:45pm
The Brewers announced Tuesday they have added Travis Shaw to their 40-man roster, making him one of the leading candidates for playing time at third base.

Source: LeBron becomes part owner of Red Sox

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 12:44pm
LeBron James has become a partner in the Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

Orioles finalize one-year deal with IF Franco

TEst 4 March 16, 2021 - 12:44pm
The Orioles have finalized a 1-year, $800,000 deal with infielder Maikel Franco, who led the Royals with 38 RBIs last season.

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