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The best and worst of the '80s: Debating brightest stars, terrible trades and more

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:07am
What baseball card was the must-own treasure? Our experts weigh in.

Yankees' Judge to have scan, but Boone upbeat

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:07am
Aaron Judge will have another CT scan on his injured rib, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone says that he's encouraged by the slugger's progress.

'We all knew Willie would make that catch. It's wasn't that hard. He's Willie Mays'

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:07am
The argument can be made that Willie Mays was the greatest player of all time. Look at the numbers. And listen to his opponents, who had a hard time beating him and an even harder time believing he wouldn't make the impossible look easy.

Fantasy Insights: Steals aplenty in 2020 for Phillies?

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 7:07am
Eric Karabell's thoughts on the Philadelphia Phillies' fantasy outlook for 2020: players he likes and doesn't, and storylines that could impact playing time and performances.

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

TEst 4 May 6, 2020 - 4:05am
130 steals! The original 40-40 season. These were the player performances that defined a unforgettable decade of baseball.

Dominican players form coalition for virus relief

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:15pm
Over 40 current and retired MLB players, spearheaded by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, have launched a fund to support coronavirus relief efforts in their native Dominican Republic.

Dominican players form coalition for coronavirus relief

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 4:13pm
Over 40 current and retired MLB players, spearheaded by Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, have launched a fund to support coronavirus relief efforts in their native Dominican Republic.

Former Cubs GM, longtime staffer Saltwell dies

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 1:14pm
Eldred "Salty" Saltwell, who worked in a variety of roles including general manager and vice president over 30 years with the Cubs, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 96.

KBO on ESPN: Schedule, how to watch, top teams and more

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 10:13am
The Korea Baseball Organization's regular season is underway, and that means it's time for some live baseball -- and lots and lots of bat flips. Here's how you can check out the action and game highlights, and what you need to know to become a KBO expert.

World Series champion tiers: Ranking all 115 Fall Classic winners

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
We order every MLB champ from the best of the best down to the fluke flags that still fly over major league stadiums.

Ranking every World Series in MLB history

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
Scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees.

The great Korean bat flip mystery

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
In MLB, bat flips have long symbolized disrespect. In South Korea, they are art. How do these alternate worlds exist? And what do they say about us? Writer Mina Kimes trekked across South Korea with illustrator Mickey Duzyj to unravel the mystery.

Mike Piazza turned a favor for his dad into a Hall of Fame career

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
His father was friends with Tommy Lasorda. That's how Mike Piazza got drafted -- in the 62nd round. But with hand strength, work and a home run no one will ever forget, he vaulted himself into baseball history.

'We want to play,' but focus is on MLB players' health and safety, union chief Tony Clark says

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
The executive director of the MLBPA discusses the challenge of leading the union during a global crisis and what it will take to resume play.

Viewers guide: Red Sox take first step in historic 2004 ALCS comeback

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 7:13am
With the Yankees on the verge of sticking it to their rivals yet again, watch as Boston turns the tide, beginning with baseball's most famous stolen base.

Korean baseball league begins in empty stadiums

TEst 4 May 5, 2020 - 1:06am
After a weeks-long delay of the new baseball season in South Korea, the KBO League began its season on Tuesday, with a hushed atmosphere and no fans in attendance.

It’s time for baseball … in South Korea! Your guide to KBO Opening Day

TEst 4 May 4, 2020 - 10:04pm
It's time for some live baseball -- in South Korea. Don't know much about the country's top league? Don't worry, we've got it all covered.

Red Sox's Verdugo says he'll be ready for season

TEst 4 May 4, 2020 - 4:02pm
New Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo said Monday that he is fully healthy and he will be ready for the season -- if there is one.

ESPN study: Fans favor return without spectators

TEst 4 May 4, 2020 - 10:02am
An ESPN study has found that a majority of sports fans over the age of 18 would rather watch televised sports without fans than wait for sports to resume with fans in attendance.

ESPN to televise South Korea's KBO games

TEst 4 May 4, 2020 - 10:02am
Starting with opening day on Tuesday, ESPN will televise six regular-season games of the Korea Baseball Organization per week.

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