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If only Twitter had existed: The most meme-worthy moments ever for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 April 2, 2020 - 6:46am
Beer flights. Knife fights. Planes, trains ... and parachutes? These stories would have broken the internet.

Ichiro's love of hamburgers, math and his bats

TEst 4 April 2, 2020 - 6:46am
Ichiro Suzuki enjoyed one of America's staple meals. He could figure out an equation in seconds. And he never, ever threw his bat -- ever.

Sources: Astros bans end in '20 even if no games

TEst 4 April 2, 2020 - 6:46am
Because AJ Hinch's and Jeff Luhnow's suspensions are tied to the end of the 2020 postseason rather than a specific number of games, MLB will view them as having served their discipline this year no matter what, sources told ESPN.

Dodgers trainer to stream workouts for idle fans

TEst 4 April 2, 2020 - 12:46am
Brandon McDaniel, the Dodgers' director of player performance, will stream 30-minute workouts through the team's social media outlets to help fans stay in shape during the coronavirus pandemic.

Giants pledge additional $700K to game-day staff

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 6:45pm
The San Francisco Giants' owners and executives are pledging an additional $700,000 in personal donations to support game-day employees who aren't working with the baseball season postponed because of the coronavirus.

Choo gifting funds to Rangers minor leaguers

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 3:44pm
Veteran Shin-Soo Choo is giving $1,000 each to 191 players in the Rangers' farm system.

DirecTV to carry Dodgers games on SportsNet LA

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 12:44pm
DirecTV has reached a deal to carry the Los Angeles Dodgers' network, SportsNet LA.

MLB cancels Cubs-Cards London series in June

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 9:44am
MLB has canceled the London series between the Cubs and Cardinals due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The biggest one-hit wonders for every American League team

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 6:43am
From "The Bird" to "The Hammer" and the original Baby Bomber, we tell the stories of stars who burned bright but flamed out, having a brief time in the spotlight.

From Mays to Trout: What lost career time means for the legacies of MLB greats

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 6:43am
As the COVID-19 shutdown keeps today's biggest stars off the field, here's what Willie Mays, Ted Williams and other Hall of Famers show us about how it could alter baseball history.

How Phil Niekro tossed his brother aside in his 300th win

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 6:43am
The idea was for Phil Niekro and his brother, Joe, to both pitch on the day Phil was going to win his 300th game. But once Phil had a chance to make history, he scrapped the plan.

Rob Mendez ready to make his next move

TEst 4 April 1, 2020 - 6:43am
After winning the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The 2019 ESPYS, Rob Mendez enjoyed a life of travel and fame. Now he's (almost) ready to explore new opportunities, possibly with the NFL.

Orioles' Davis expects to return to spring form

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 6:50pm
Coming off three frustrating seasons, Orioles slugger Chris Davis was having a strong spring training until the coronavirus pandemic brought things to a standstill. He said Tuesday he's confident he'll return strong whenever baseball resumes.

Toronto official: Ban doesn't include pro teams

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 3:50pm
Toronto's cancellation of all city-led and permitted events through June 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic does not apply to professional sports leagues such as the NBA, NHL, MLB or MLS, a spokesman for Mayor John Tory said Tuesday.

Fiancee: A's minor league manager on ventilator

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 3:50pm
Oakland Athletics minor league manager Webster Garrison is hospitalized in Louisiana and on a ventilator due to the coronavirus, according to his fiancee.

Report: MLB vets get $4,775 daily during hiatus

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 3:50pm
Under the terms of the deal, major league teams are combining to give $170 million in advance pay to players on 40-man rosters, injured lists and outright assignments to the minor leagues.

Dr. Andrews temporarily suspends TJ surgeries

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 9:48am
Dr. James Andrews will adhere to an executive order by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and not perform Tommy John surgery at his facility in the state until "medically unnecessary, non-urgent or non-emergency" procedures are allowed.

MLB to pay minor leaguers weekly until May 31

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 9:48am
Major League Baseball will continue to pay its minor league players $400 per week through at least May 31 or until the start of the minor league season.

Full lineup of classic games, how to watch, more

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 9:48am
Starting Tuesday, ESPN will air memorable games of the past 25 years, with more available on ESPN+.

The inside story of the first MLB player traded during the coronavirus pandemic

TEst 4 March 31, 2020 - 6:49am
For Red Sox minor leaguer Jhonny Pereda, who herds cattle in the offseason to pay his bills, this is no novelty. It's scary.

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