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'It's gonna be an issue for 30 teams': Starting pitchers brace for unprecedented innings jump
Last year, no major leaguer threw more than 84 innings. With workloads set to double or even triple in 2021, teams admit they have few answers.
Fantasy baseball: Karabell's sneaky keepers
Sneaky picks in keeper leagues aren't just about prospects. There are myriad proven, veteran players that can't help fantasy team in 2021 but still warrant roster spots for future seasons.
Lester makes Nats debut 2 weeks after surgery
Jon Lester was back on a mound Thursday, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two innings, less than two weeks after surgery to remove a...
Mets' Carrasco injured, likely to miss opener
New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice Thursday and seems certain to miss the start of the season.
Yankees, Mets allowed 20% fan capacity to start
The New York Yankees could have up to 10,850 fans for their April 1 opener against Toronto at Yankee Stadium, while the Mets will be allowed to start the season with up to 8,384 fans for their April 8 home opener against Miami at Citi Field.
Why iPad dugout video could be a huge boost for your favorite MLB player
After a 2020 season without the replay review room, here's what baseball is doing to embrace technology without exposing catchers' signs.
Where did Tatis get that awesome bat? Inside the company that could be MLB's next big thing
They're not allowed in games -- yet -- but these trendsetting customized sticks are making waves at spring training.
Fantasy baseball: Dare you draft Trevor Rosenthal?
Eric Karabell provides an update on spring training's closer competitions and committees, including the relievers he sees as the biggest values on the draft board.
Rodriguez named Red Sox's Opening Day starter
Eduardo Rodriguez, who missed the 2020 season after contracting COVID-19 and developing inflammation in his heart muscles, will be the Red Sox's starter on Opening Day.
Jeff Passan predicts the 2021 MLB season from every possible angle
From fantasy to gambling to soothsaying, Passan puts on many different hats to identify breakout players and teams that will win big in the year ahead.
LeBron gets ownership stake in Red Sox group
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox.
LeBron is drawing the blueprint for players owning NBA teams
With his latest ownership stake in Fenway Sports Group, LeBron James could be clearing a path toward NBA franchise ownership for his peers.
Court: Lawsuit over foul ball injury can proceed
In upholding a lower court ruling, the appellate court noted the arbitration provision was hidden in fine print and couldn't be appreciated by the plaintiff struck by the foul ball in 2018, Laiah Zuniga.
Sources: LeBron becomes part owner of Red Sox
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Brewers add 3B candidate Shaw to 40-man roster
The Brewers announced Tuesday they have added Travis Shaw to their 40-man roster, making him one of the leading candidates for playing time at third base.
Source: LeBron becomes part owner of Red Sox
LeBron James has become a partner in the Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
Orioles finalize one-year deal with IF Franco
The Orioles have finalized a 1-year, $800,000 deal with infielder Maikel Franco, who led the Royals with 38 RBIs last season.
Jays RHP Pearson aggravates strained right groin
Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson aggravated his strained right groin, further decreasing the chance of Toronto's top pitching prospect making the Opening Day roster.
Fantasy baseball: 10 players to pass on at their current draft value
Tristan H. Cockcroft isn't drafting these players at their current average draft position.
Standout stars, eye-popping home runs and injury comebacks: What we've learned from MLB spring training so far
From the emerging players who have grabbed our attention to how much the new baseball is actually impacting hitters, who says you can't tell anything from spring games?