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Gov.: Arizona willing to host MLB at 'right time'

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:49pm
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Tuesday his state is willing to host all 30 major league teams "at the time that it would be appropriate for public health."

MLB players, team employees part of virus study

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 3:48pm
Players and other employees of Major League Baseball teams are participating in a study that will test up to 10,000 people for coronavirus antibodies, though doctors said the data gathered isn't expected to hasten the game's return.

Sports icons donate experiences to fight hunger

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 12:47pm
Fanatics founder and 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin has helped to spearhead the All In Challenge, a virtual fundraising effort that hopes to raise millions to provide food for children, the elderly and front-line workers during the coronavirus crisis.

Ex-Royals, Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at 88

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 12:47pm
Former Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs manager Jim Frey died Sunday at age 88.

Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dies at 63

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 12:47pm
Hank Steinbrenner, general partner and co-chairperson of the New York Yankees, died Tuesday at his home in Clearwater, Florida, the team announced. He was 63.

WS MVP Pearce retires, says BoSox didn't cheat

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 9:47am
Steve Pearce, the 2018 World Series MVP for the Red Sox, announced his retirement on Monday.

Ichiro's 'Star Wars' assist introduces a new superstar, and four other throws that made MLB history

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:47am
Hard to believe now, but there were once those who doubted Ichiro Suzuki. One play changed that. What other outfield tosses made our list?

Nolan Ryan threw hard -- in his prime and in his 60s

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:47am
One time, Nolan Ryan struck out the first batter of the game on three pitches. Ralph Garr walked back to the dugout and told his teammates, "This game is over."

MLB to celebrate Jackie Robinson day online

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:47am
Forced from the field by the coronavirus, Major League Baseball is moving its annual celebration of Jackie Robinson online.

Viewers guide: Reliving Kirk Gibson's moment for the ages

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:47am
It remains one of the most memorable sequences in baseball history. Watch Dodgers-A's in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series on ESPN.

English lessons, iPad workouts and home cooking: How MLB teams are helping stranded Venezuelan players

TEst 4 April 14, 2020 - 6:47am
Many clubs' Venezuelan minor leaguers couldn't get home after camps closed. Coaches and teams have stepped into the breach.

Asking the right Q's of pitchers and catchers

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 7:13pm
There was Quisenberry to Quirk. Then there was Q to Z and Z to Q, then Black and Decker and Abbott and Castillo. You can have a lot of fun when looking at batterymates.

Trash talk, walk-offs and who's got game: MLB The Show Players League Opening Weekend recap

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 1:11pm
Slugger Joey Gallo forcing former Cy Young winner Blake Snell to pull *himself* from their game? That's what happens when real players play virtual baseball.

David Ortiz, John Krasinski surprise Boston medical workers with salute

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 1:11pm
The Red Sox legend was part of a tribute that included a run around the bases at Fenway Park and free tickets once baseball season begins.

Grading American League GMs on their best and worst MLB trades

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 7:11am
Looking at all 15 AL execs on the strength of their player swaps, where do they rank?

Dave Roberts sparks the greatest comeback ever, and four other steals that made MLB history

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 7:11am
Boston's rally for the ages in the 2004 ALCS started with the No. 1 stolen base of all time.

Asking the right Qs of pitchers and catchers

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 7:11am
There was Quisenberry to Quirk. Then there was Q to Z and Z to Q, then Black and Decker and Abbott and Castillo. You can have a lot of fun when looking at batterymates.

Sports photographer Causi, 48, dies of COVID-19

TEst 4 April 13, 2020 - 4:07am
Popular New York sports photographer Anthony Causi, who covered the city's teams for 25 years for the New York Post, died from the coronavirus. He was 48.

Olney: These teams will be impacted most by MLB's changing financial landscape

TEst 4 April 12, 2020 - 12:59pm
Some clubs are well-positioned to adjust on the fly, while others, such as the White Sox, who spent big this offseason, may end up at a disadvantage.

Former Cubs All-Star infielder Beckert dies at 79

TEst 4 April 12, 2020 - 12:59pm
Former Chicago Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert died Sunday, the team announced. He was 79.

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