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A broken baseball record and a special bond between father and son
Right before the college baseball season ended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Josh Silva had one last chance to break his father's record.
Under no circumstances did you ever mess with Bob Gibson
Opposing hitters were afraid of Bob Gibson. Asked to name the five best pitchers he ever faced, Doug Rader put it this way: "That's easy," he said. "Bob Gibson in 1968, Bob Gibson in 1969, Bob Gibson in 1970, Bob Gibson in 1971 and Bob Gibson in 1972.''
Sources: MLBPA delays vote in wake of outbreaks
The MLBPA is delaying a vote on the league's latest proposal as it gathers new data on COVID-19 testing in the wake of recent outbreaks in spring training facilities.
Ex-Cubs SS Russell signs 1-year deal with KBO
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell signed a one-year contract worth $530,000 with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO.
Yanks, Mets to train in New York if MLB resumes
The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday.
Orioles and Ravens laud ill superfan's graduation
Mo Gaba, 14, battling cancer for the fourth time, was joined by members of the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles for a memorable graduation parade at his apartment complex.
The sweet, sweet swing of Ken Griffey Jr.
It was flawless. At 18, when Griffey was taking batting practice at the Kingdome, major leaguers stood and watched. One said: "I've never seen anything like it."
Rangers: No name change after column opinion
The Texas Rangers have no plans to change their team name, following a column this week saying the franchise should cut any link to the law enforcement agency of the same name.
Source: Ex-Cubs SS Russell finalizing KBO deal
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell is finalizing a one-year contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Source: MLB spring sites to close amid virus worry
All Major League Baseball training camps will temporarily close, a source confirmed to ESPN, after multiple teams reported positive coronavirus tests on Friday.
MLB won't counter union, sticks to 60-game offer
Major League Baseball has told the MLB Players Association that it will not make a counter offer to the players' latest return-to-play proposal and will not play more than 60 games, according to a statement released by the MLBPA on Friday.
Astros sign Correa's brother as undrafted FA
The Houston Astros have signed second baseman J.C. Correa, the younger brother of star shortstop Carlos Correa, for $20,000, the maximum allowed for an undrafted free agent.
Virus prompts 4 MLB teams to close spring camps
Five Phillies players and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to close its Florida training complex. The Blue Jays, Giants and Rangers also shut down their facilities.
Sources: Blue Jays, Phillies close spring facilities
Five Phillies players and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to close its Florida training facility. The Blue Jays also shut down their facility after a player exhibited coronavirus symptoms, sources told ESPN.
Phillies closing spring facility after positive tests
Five Phillies players and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to close its Florida training facility.
After 3-month delay, Japanese baseball begins
After a three-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the world's second-most famous baseball competition opened a season Friday that will be shortened from its regular 143 games to 120.
Twins remove statue of ex-owner over comments
The Twins took down a statue of former owner Calvin Griffith because of racist remarks he made in 1978.
Like father, like son: How current players and their MLB dads of the '90s match up
From Vlad Guerrero Jr. to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Cody Bellinger, we take a look at who will live up to (or improve upon) the family name.
Nelson Cruz and the incredible gifts he's bestowed on his Dominican Republic hometown
First he delivered a firetruck. Then an ambulance and medical care and baseball gear and supplies. Nelson Cruz, a finalist for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at The ESPYS, has made giving a way of life.
Why everyone flipped over Ozzie Smith's defense
The nickname fit: He was the Wizard of Oz, an artist at shortstop. He was so good his teammates admit they took those did-he-just-do-that moments for granted.