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Hunches, home runs and humiliation: Nine tales of unsung World Series heroes

TEst 4 May 20, 2020 - 3:59am
A scout's all-time great gamble. A future Hall of Famer failing in the biggest moment in Series history. Sam Miller shows there's a lot more to the Fall Classic than MVPs.

Rangers likely to stay in Texas if training resumes

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:21pm
Rangers president and general manager Jon Daniels said Tuesday that the team is likely to hold a second spring training at its new stadium in Arlington, Texas, as opposed to its spring training facility in Surprise, Arizona.

Nationals to unveil World Series rings on Sunday

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:21pm
The Washington Nationals will unveil their 2019 World Series rings in a virtual event on Sunday, the team announced. Several members from the winning team, including ownership, will make appearances, according to the club.

Angels to furlough some employees on June 1

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 4:20pm
The Los Angeles Angels have informed employees in nearly every department that furloughs will be implemented beginning June 1.

How Major League Baseball is finding the narrow way back to the field

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 10:18am
In over 80 interviews, ESPN found baseball's attempt to restart is less a baseball season than a military-style operation in which any number of variables could derail the plan or, worse, contribute to the spread of the deadly disease.

Two homers and a no-hitter, and other tales of pitchers who actually hit

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
There have been days when pitchers won games and hit walk-off homers, and seasons when they hit better than .300. Last year, Michael Lorenzen did something only Babe Ruth had done.

Meet one of the only fans on Earth who still gets to go to live baseball games

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
American Kerry Maher fell in love with the Lotte Giants. Now, because of his passion -- and the pandemic -- he's become Korea's most recognizable fan.

The 9 worst games in fantasy baseball history

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
Everybody has a bad day, but these players posted the worst fantasy outings of the past 40 years -- and that includes some true legends like Mariano Rivera, Sammy Sosa, John Smoltz and Randy Johnson.

From the archives: Down to his last strike, David Freese became a World Series hero for St. Louis

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 7:18am
Cardinals third baseman David Freese overcame his own indifference, injuries and several brushes with the law to lift his hometown team to a title.

How KBO superfan 'Santa Grandfather' became one of the only people on the planet attending live baseball games

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 4:09am
American Kerry Maher fell in love with the Lotte Giants. Now, because of his passion -- and the pandemic -- he's become Korea's most recognizable fan.

Viewers guide: David Freese and one of the wildest World Series games ever

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 4:09am
Relive all the dramatic twists and turns of Game 6 of the 2011 Fall Classic, which helped create a legend in St. Louis.

Chris Sale wants to prove nothing's 'better than getting a brand-new elbow for my birthday'

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 4:09am
The Red Sox ace has thoughts on what critics have long said about his mechanics and his contract, but he's also not shy about Alex Cora's suspension.

Angry ex-ump Garcia: Kept quiet for son-in-law

TEst 4 May 19, 2020 - 1:08am
Richie Garcia was among baseball's best-rated and most popular umpires. Now Garcia is fed up. He is feeling impugned by a former colleague in a lawsuit Garcia has nothing to do with.

Diamondbacks' Marte says wife Noelia has died

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 7:07pm
Diamondbacks center fielder Starling Marte announced Monday on social media that his wife, Noelia, has died of a heart attack.

N.Y., Calif., Texas move toward pro sports' return

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 4:05pm
Governors from New York, California and Texas said Monday that professional sports could resume in their respective states in the near future.

N.Y., Calif., Texas move toward sports' return

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 1:05pm
Governors from New York, California and Texas said Monday that professional sports could resume in their respective states in the near future.

Colon, 46, hoping for one more season in majors

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 1:05pm
Free-agent pitcher Bartolo Colon, 46, is hoping to pitch one more season in Major League Baseball.

KBO Weekly: Power Rankings, power surges and a drive-off home run

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 7:04am
There's a new team atop our Power Rankings and an emerging folk hero tearing up the league as we get you caught up on all things KBO.

How Brooks Robinson earned the nickname 'Human Vacuum Cleaner'

TEst 4 May 18, 2020 - 7:04am
Nothing got by Brooks Robinson, which explains why he retired with 16 Gold Gloves and is arguably the greatest defensive third baseman of all time.

Ex-MLB manager Howe 'better' after virus battle

TEst 4 May 17, 2020 - 10:22pm
Former major league player and manager Art Howe was released from a hospital in Houston on Sunday after spending time in intensive care last week with the coronavirus.

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