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Why MLB's plan to return from coronavirus could work -- and what could go terribly wrong
A surge of positive COVID-19 tests, state-by-state issues, a season that could go sideways at any moment. Here's what baseball is up against as it attempts to return.
How a 60-game season affects our projections and rankings
How the shortened season will change the way teams think about pitching and hitting, and how that should affect how you rank and project them.
How Derek Jeter became Derek Jeter
Former player and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it simple when framing Derek Jeter. "I thought he was a great player when I played against him,'' he said. "Then I played next to him, and he was even better than I thought.''
Family files $17M suit against Dodgers security
A suit filed by a family of Dodgers fans claims the group was "accosted, assaulted and battered" by team security while being racially profiled after Game 5 of last year's NLDS.
Giants to let fans display cutout images in stands
The Giants on Thursday announced a Fan Cutout Program that will allow season-ticket holders to submit an image of themselves to be placed onto a cutout that will be displayed in the stands at Oracle Park.
Wyverns manager collapses during KBO game
The manager of the struggling SK Wyverns collapsed during a Korean Baseball Organization game and had to be taken to a hospital by ambulance.
Dodgers top revised season win totals with 37
In March, before the coronavirus pandemic suspended the start of the baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the highest season win total at Caesars Sportsbook at 102.5.
Twins' Sano facing probe in alleged kidnapping
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they are opening an investigation into allegations Twins slugger Miguel Sano participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, but the Twins said they were told Sano was cleared of the accusations.
Rangers' Lynn to start opener over Minor, Kluber
Rangers manager Chris Woodward has made the decision to start Lance Lynn over Mike Minor and Corey Kluber for the team's opener, which will be determined when the 60-game schedule is announced.
Michigan governor clears pro sports without fans
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer granted permission Thursday for professional sports to return "without a live audience."
Who is built for 60 games and who could struggle? Our MLB experts weigh in
No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.
Cubs prez envisions fans in stands, on rooftops
Cubs president Crane Kenney envisions fans in Wrigley Field and on the adjacent rooftops soon after Opening Day.
Locked in bathrooms, sharing gloves and other strange moments in baseball history
A player once got locked in a dugout bathroom. A ball got lodged in a pitcher's glove and he had to throw the entire glove to first base. Two center fielders on two different teams shared a glove for an entire series. Yes, baseball can be strange.
Fantasy impact of the DH coming to the NL
Highlighting the nine NL teams that should benefit most from the universal DH, led by a Los Angeles Dodgers squad that was made for the extra bat.
2020 MLB shortened fantasy baseball season FAQ
Answering your questions about how ESPN Fantasy baseball will work with the 60-game MLB season.
Vote to determine ESPN's all-time greatest college baseball team
To celebrate the NCAA baseball postseason that would have been, ESPN is launching a fan-voted greatest college lineup position by position. Today you can vote for relief pitcher, first base and third base.
The greatest two-way college baseball player ever? Probably John Olerud
The former Washington State Cougar hit .434 on campus and posted a career pitching record of 26-4.
MLB predictions: Who will thrive, struggle in 60-game season?
No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.
Kasko, former Red Sox player and manager, dies
Eddie Kasko, who spent 29 seasons in the Boston Red Sox organization as a player, manager and executive, died Wednesday. He was 88.
Manfred: MLB, union need to be 'better' for fans
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, in an interview with the Associated Press on Wednesday, said everyone involved in the game -- from management to the players -- "owe it to our fans to be better than we've been the last three months."