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Pedro, Pujols and Trout: The 21 most iconic MLB seasons of the 21st century ... so far

TEst 4 May 8, 2020 - 7:13am
We break down the groundbreaking performances of the 2000s, featuring stars from Big Papi and Joey Bats to JV, Kershaw and the Freak.

MLB in the 2000s faceoff: Debating coolest players, best/worst parks, scandals and more

TEst 4 May 8, 2020 - 7:13am
Which 10-year span had the biggest stars, the brightest moments and the dirtiest secrets?

When Kirby Puckett learned to do it all

TEst 4 May 8, 2020 - 7:13am
Once Kirby Puckett figured out he couldn't just hit, but could also hit for power, a Hall of Fame career was born.

Joe Maddon is Zoom-ing in on baseball, cooking and life without sports

TEst 4 May 8, 2020 - 7:13am
Even before baseball got shut down, Joe Maddon felt like people should talk more. So that's what he's doing, one Zoom at a time.

Here's our dream Team USA baseball squad

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 7:01pm
With Bryce Harper talking up the idea of major leaguers playing in next summer's Olympics, we put together a team that could win it all.

Harper: No major leaguers in Olympics is 'dumb'

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 5:07pm
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper didn't hold back in his desire to see major league players taking part in the Olympics when baseball returns to the Summer Games in 2021.

Which 1990s individual season was best? We ranked 90 to find out

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 9:58am
The numbers and star power are staggering. McGwire and Sosa. Bonds, Griffey and A-Rod. Pedro, Maddux and the Big Unit. And that's just scratching the surface.

What was awesome about MLB in the '90s: Stealth stars, sweet deals and more

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 9:58am
Remember when the Braves ruled and Ken Griffey Jr. redefined cool? Here's what we loved about the 1990s.

MLB, union helping domestic violence victims

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 9:58am
Six organizations that aid survivors of domestic violence are among groups that will receive $50,000 each from Major League Baseball and the players' association as part of a Healthy Relationships Community Grant initiative.

90 -- yes, 90! -- wild MLB seasons that could only happen in the 1990s

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
The numbers and star power are staggering. McGwire and Sosa. Bonds, Griffey and A-Rod. Pedro, Maddux and the Big Unit. And that's just scratching the surface.

What was awesome about MLB in the '90s: Debating stealth stars, sweet deals and more

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
Remember when the Braves ruled the standings? Kenny Lofton was blazing on the bases? How Ken Griffey Jr. redefined cool? We debate what we loved about baseball in the 1990s.

150,000 worthless baseball cards in the time of coronavirus

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
My basement is overrun by sports cards from the 1980s and 1990s, all of which aren't worth the cardboard they're printed on. And they've never been more priceless.

The day Bartolo Colon went deep

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
Don't let Big Sexy's body fool you. He was athletic. He could also hit. And in 2016, he proved what his teammates already knew from watching batting practice: He had power.

The great bat flip mystery

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
In MLB, bat flips have long symbolized disrespect. In South Korea, they are art.

Bryant: Watching classic sports proves artistry outperforms analytics

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 6:56am
The old games have not only provided shelter, the comfort food for an ill nation, they also have reminded us that we watch for the pure enjoyment and artistry of the games themselves.

Eight amazing MLB seasons that could happen only in the 1980s

TEst 4 May 7, 2020 - 1:11am
130 steals! The original 40/40 season. These were the player performances that defined an unforgettable decade of baseball.

Sources: MLB finalizing return-to-play proposal

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:10pm
MLB expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the players' union within a week as teams have begun to encourage players to prepare for a "spring" training that could begin in mid-June and a season that would start in early July, sources told ESPN.

Taiwan baseball fans to begin attending games

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:10pm
The China Professional Baseball League said up to 1,000 people will be permitted to enter ballparks for the first time on Friday after the season began last month without fans amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Baez: Pandemic put Cubs contract talks on hold

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 1:08pm
The coronavirus pandemic has put on hold contract-extension talks between All-Star shortstop Javier Baez and the Chicago Cubs.

Tony Clark says focus is on MLB players' health and safety

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 10:07am
The challenge of leading the union during a global crisis and what it will take to resume play.

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