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Passan’s 20 questions: Where hopes of a 2020 MLB season stand right now

TEst 4 May 25, 2020 - 6:58am
The future of baseball depends on owners and players coming together on terms to play this summer very soon.

Who MLB's most valuable players of the 2020s will be

TEst 4 May 25, 2020 - 6:58am
Who's likely to bring home baseball's highest honor during the new decade -- and who's most likely to hoist a trophy more than once?

KBO Weekly: Dominant Dinos rule over Power Rankings

TEst 4 May 25, 2020 - 6:58am
The NC Dinos continue to terrorize the KBO as we look at the week that was and the must-see matchup of the week ahead.

Babe Ruth hit more home runs than entire teams

TEst 4 May 25, 2020 - 6:58am
Babe Ruth could do so much. He was a great pitcher, but he'll be remembered for the home run. And when you really dig into the totals, it's still mind-blowing a century later.

Japanese baseball to start June 19 without fans

TEst 4 May 25, 2020 - 3:58am
Japan's professional baseball season will open on June 19 under a plan that excludes fans.

D.C. details, 'Baby Shark' feature in Nats' WS ring

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 7:10pm
The Washington Nationals unveiled the design of their 2019 World Series championship ring on Sunday after players nixed a plan to hold a virtual ring presentation ceremony.

N.Y. governor: Pro teams can return to facilities

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 1:10pm
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says teams in his state can return to their facilities for training after a pause of more than two months.

Olney: Why many in baseball need reminder of their love for the game

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 10:09am
For scouts, lesser-known prospects, veterans hanging on and others in the sport, the hope for a 2020 season is particularly acute.

NY governor: Pro teams can return to facilities

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 10:09am
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says teams in his state can return to their facilities for training after a pause of more than two months.

47 things to know about Bartolo Colon on his 47th birthday

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 7:09am
He pitched for 11 teams over 21 seasons, winning 247 games and a Cy Young -- and still wants more -- but there's so much more to "Big Sexy" than mere numbers.

Syndergaard to suing landlord: 'See you in court'

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 7:09am
Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard is being sued for at least $250,000 after he never took over a three-bedroom penthouse in Manhattan that costs $27,000 per month. Syndergaard responded on Twitter on Saturday, writing, "See you in court pal."

Tales of just how much John Smoltz hated to lose

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 7:09am
And not just at baseball. But also at golf. Or HORSE. Or pingpong. Or ... you get the idea. He hated to lose. And since he was so good at everything, he rarely did.

Shawn Green and the greatest game in MLB history

TEst 4 May 24, 2020 - 1:09am
On this date in 2002, Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green went 6-for-6 with four homers. Not long before his epic game, Green had begun studying Eastern philosophy. He explains how his Zen approach helped him go deeper in the zone.

Field for dreams: Double-A stadium put on Airbnb

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 1:08pm
For $1,500 per night (plus fees), up to 10 guests are granted access to Blue Wahoos Stadium, which includes use of the team's clubhouse, batting cage and field.

Nats opt to wait until reunion to receive WS rings

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 1:08pm
The Nationals will wait until the team can be reunited to receive their World Series rings, instead of getting them as part of a virtual ceremony.

The clock is ticking on 2020 MLB season talks. Here's what could make a deal work -- or fall apart

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 7:06am
The future of baseball depends on owners and players coming together on terms to play this summer very soon. But do the two sides trust each other enough to get it done?

Shawn Green and the greatest offensive game in MLB history

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 7:06am
On this date in 2002, Dodgers right fielder Shawn Green went 6-for-6 with four homers. Not long before his epic game, Green had begun studying Eastern philosophy. He explains how his Zen approach helped him go deeper in the zone.

Buck Showalter sees things nobody else can see

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 7:06am
He said he knew he had something special in Derek Jeter because Jeter still hadn't shaved. He didn't want players who had bright blue eyes because they couldn't see well in the sun. And he once took out Harold Reynolds with a slide -- while in a suit.

Yankees' Paxton 'full strength' after back surgery

TEst 4 May 23, 2020 - 4:04am
James Paxton, who underwent a microscopic lumbar discectomy Feb. 5 in which a herniated disk was repaired, has declared himself at "full strength" following rehab work at his home during the coronavirus pandemic.

How close are we to live sports? Where NBA, NFL and MLB stand

TEst 4 May 22, 2020 - 10:04pm
Leagues are navigating complicated paths back to seasons. These are the experts they're consulting, what they're prioritizing, and the stops and starts along the way.

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