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KBO Weekly: Power Rankings still led by a powerhouse

TEst 4 June 29, 2020 - 6:56am
The NC Dinos continue their rampage, but another contender is poised to challenge their run at the top.

MLB prospects to watch on each team's 60-man pool

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 10:10pm
Some of the game's biggest prospects, such as Wander Franco and Jo Adell, will be in MLB camps this week. Here's who to watch on every team.

KBO preps for fans in stands as soon as Friday

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 7:07pm
A Korea Baseball Organization official said the league expects "to have fans back in the stands by Friday at the earliest."

Franco among top prospects to make player pools

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 7:07pm
Top prospect Wander Franco is part of the Rays' 60-man player pool, and the Tigers are including their most heralded young pitchers as baseball gears up for its abbreviated season.

Pirates reliever Santana suspended 80 games

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 4:08pm
MLB suspended Pirates reliever Edgar Santana 80 games after he tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.

Olney: MLB now faces its biggest challenge of 2020: playing during the pandemic

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 7:04am
How safe will people be? Could the commissioner pull the plug? The future of the 2020 season is all tough questions with few answers.

Baseball players' irrational love for their gloves

TEst 4 June 28, 2020 - 7:04am
Players love their gloves. They protect them. They don't allow anyone near them. If they misbehave, they punish them. Here are some of the tales of baseball players and their most prized possession: their gloves.

Dodgers' Toles jailed for sleeping behind building

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 4:08pm
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was in jail earlier this week, charged with trespassing property after he was found sleeping behind a building in Florida.

Sources: Nationals to host Yanks on Opening Day

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 1:08pm
The matchup between the defending champion Nationals and the Yankees, this year's co-favorite, is set to take place on Opening Day at Nationals Park, although MLB has yet to finalize an official schedule.

Dodgers' Toles jailed on trespassing charge

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 10:08am
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was in jail Saturday, charged with trespassing property.

Poll shows fans support 60-game season by MLB

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 10:08am
According to an ESPN poll, 77% of respondents who said they were baseball fans expressed support for the 60-game season, with 23% opposing it. Of all sports fans surveyed, 73% supported and 27% opposed MLB's plan.

Fantasy baseball: Rookies who need to play this season

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 10:08am
With a 60-game season, there's no time to mess with service time or innings limits. That means these rookies, led by Padres starter MacKenzie Gore, need full-time roster spots with their major league teams -- and their fantasy managers.

How Orel Hershiser's scoreless streak nearly ended 16 innings earlier

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 7:07am
It could have been over after 43 innings. Something similar happened to the guy, Don Drysdale, whose record Hershiser broke. They were bailed out by an umpire.

Rangers office staff 'terrified' as virus spreads

TEst 4 June 27, 2020 - 1:23am
After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices.

Rangers staff 'terrified' at office as virus spreads

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 10:20pm
After learning multiple co-workers at Globe Life Field have tested positive for the coronavirus, one Texas Rangers employee told ESPN's Jeff Passan, "we are terrified for our safety" while working in the team's offices.

Virus spikes in MLB cities raise experts' concerns

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 7:18pm
The rate of coronavirus cases is rising in 15 of 27 U.S. markets that have teams, with significant surges in Phoenix and Houston. The quickening spread has a top health official in Houston saying Opening Day could be threatened if trends aren't reversed.

MLB knows players will get COVID-19, but here's its plan

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
A surge on positive coronavirus test results, as well as state-by-state issues, could make the season go sideways at any moment.

Baseball Hall of Fame welcoming visitors again

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
Closed on March 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the baseball Hall of Fame is welcoming visitors once again.

Yanks, Wells agree to minors deal, $2.5M bonus

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 4:17pm
The Yankees and catcher Austin Wells, who was picked 28th overall in the amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with a $2.5 million signing bonus.

Blue Jays expect decision soon on 2020 home

TEst 4 June 26, 2020 - 1:18pm
Toronto's players remain in wait-and-see mode on where to show up to begin their season.

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