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Independent league set to start season July 3
The American Association, an independent baseball league, said Friday its six teams will play in three hubs due to the coronavirus, at least at the start of the season. Six other members of the league won't play this season.
Sources: MLB, union still split on full prorated pay
MLB's latest offer to players closes the gap between the sides but still falls short of the union's desire for full prorated salaries.
More MLB draft fantasy favorites: Will Aaron Sabato or Blaze Jordan emerge?
Now that the entire draft is in the books, Eric Karabell looks at the some of the names you need to know.
Sources: MLB owners to offer 70-75 game plan
Major League Baseball's owners are expected to send a new proposal to the players' union on Friday that includes a season lasting between 70 and 75 games, sources told ESPN's Karl Ravech.
Cora: Astros' sign stealing wasn't two-man show
Alex Cora said he takes responsibility for his role in the sign-stealing saga, but he says the Astros' scheme wasn't a two-man show.
'I don't feel cheated one bit': McGwire and Sosa pounded these pitchers, but they're not bitter
Five pitchers who served up home runs to both sluggers in 1998 describe their showdowns and reflect on MLB's historic -- and controversial -- chase.
Justin Verlander can't explain it, he just always has to be first
In baseball, or golf, or walking down the street. It doesn't matter to Justin Verlander. He has to win.
'The family reunion has been canceled': Absence of College World Series leaves gaping hole for Omaha and college baseball
When the NCAA announced the cancellation of spring championships on March 12, it included June's College World Series in Omaha. Which meant that, for the first time since 1950, Omaha wouldn't host the event.
Best players not taken in abbreviated 2020 MLB draft
With the draft shortened to just five rounds, a lot of talented players didn't get the call. Here are some names to watch.
MLB draft: Who hit it out of the park and who swung and missed?
We asked our panel of experts which teams struck gold, which prospects will have the biggest impact and more.
Draft tracker: All 160 picks, plus analysis and highlights
The draft concluded with Rounds 2-5 on Thursday. Here's what you need to know about every selection.
McDaniel's favorite and least favorite picks
Who scored the biggest steals and which picks left us scratching our heads? We recap the winners and losers.
Mets draft RHP Orze, a 2-time cancer survivor
Eric Orze, a right-hander out of the University of New Orleans who has survived testicular cancer and skin cancer to return to the mound, was selected in the fifth round of the MLB draft by the New York Mets on Thursday night.
2020 MLB draft tracker: All 160 picks, analysis and highlights
The draft concluded with Rounds 2-5 Thursday. Here's what you need to know about every selection.
McDaniel's favorite and least favorite MLB draft picks
Who scored a first-round steal and which picks left us scratching our heads? We break it all down.
Tigers load up on college bats on Day 2 of draft
The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup.
Draft tracker: Each Day 2 pick, analysis and highlights
We break down every pick from Day 2 of the draft.
Cora: Astros' sign-stealing wasn't two-man show
Alex Cora takes responsibility for his role in the sign-stealing saga, but he says the Astros' scheme wasn't a two-man show.
Teams in minors joining college wood-bat league
Five minor league teams are joining the Texas Collegiate League, a wooden-bat summer baseball league.
Kiley McDaniel: My favorite and least favorite MLB draft picks
Who scored a first-round draft steal and which picks left us scratching our heads? We break it all down.