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Report: Indians knew about Callaway complaints

TEst 4 March 2, 2021 - 11:48am
Despite public statements to the contrary, the Indians were made aware of complaints about Mickey Callaway's behavior while he was with the team as their pitching coach, according to The Athletic.

Fantasy baseball: What the speed metrics reveal about players like Byron Buxton and Jonathan Villar

TEst 4 March 2, 2021 - 11:48am
You cannot teach speed but you can measure it. Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at Statscast speed metrics and how it may impact certain players' steals opportunities and their BABIP floor.

State of the AL East: Yankees or Rays? How good are the Red Sox and Blue Jays?

TEst 4 March 2, 2021 - 5:46am
After an eventful offseason changed the landscape of the division, we debate how the teams vying to take Tampa Bay's crown measure up.

MLB bringing back in-game video for players

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 5:55pm
Major League Baseball has cleared the way for the return of in-game video on dugout iPads beginning on opening day, with catcher signals obscured by a computer program.

Red Sox pull plug on inning with new mercy rule

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 2:55pm
With the bases loaded, and pitcher Garrett Richards struggling in his spring training debut, the Boston Red Sox cashed in on a new mercy rule, allowing them to end the inning against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.

Alderson: Mets' vetting of Callaway 'shortsighted'

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 11:55am
Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was "shortsighted" in the processes it used to vet and ultimately hire former manager Mickey Callaway in 2017.

Royals, 3B Dozier agree on new 4-year extension

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 11:55am
The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Fantasy baseball roundtable: Which prominent player should you avoid at all costs?

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 11:55am
Our experts identify the players they are avoiding in in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts this season.

Alderson: Mets vetting of Callaway 'shortsighted'

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 8:54am
Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was "shortsighted" in the processes it used to vet and ultimately hire former manager Mickey Callaway in 2017.

Fantasy baseball: Don't overlook the Orioles

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 8:54am
Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of some box score standouts from the first day of action in spring training.

The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 March 1, 2021 - 5:54am
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.

Vi Ripken, matriarch of famed O's family, dies

TEst 4 February 28, 2021 - 8:54pm
Vi Ripken, matriarch of the famed Orioles family that includes Hall of Fame son Cal Ripken Jr., has died at the age of 82.

Mancini gets ovation, hit in return from cancer

TEst 4 February 28, 2021 - 5:52pm
Trey Mancini received a standing ovation and then singled to center in his first at-bat since missing the 2020 season while recovering from colon cancer.

Padres' Pham lucky to be playing after stabbing

TEst 4 February 28, 2021 - 2:51pm
Padres outfielder Tommy Pham says he's "lucky to even be able to play," after being stabbed at the start of the offseason.

Sources: Royals to give Dozier 4-year extension

TEst 4 February 28, 2021 - 8:48am
The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

MLB's noncompetitive behavior issues are now out there for the world to see

TEst 4 February 28, 2021 - 5:47am
It was always there -- tanking, manipulating service time -- but Kevin Mather and the Mariners put a spotlight on the whole thing. It's impossible to ignore now.

LeMahieu, Yankees prep to play in front of crowd

TEst 4 February 27, 2021 - 2:50pm
On Sunday, DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees will have a chance to feel that "adrenaline and excitement" that last season lacked, when they play in front fans against the Toronto Blue Jays to Steinbrenner Field.

Pujols reiterates he'll decide future after season

TEst 4 February 27, 2021 - 2:50pm
Following last week's misinterpreted Instagram post, Albert Pujols reiterated his stance that he hasn't decided whether to retire after this season

Cabrera's goal: Get to 500 HRs, 3K hits in '21

TEst 4 February 26, 2021 - 5:54pm
Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is 13 home runs shy of 500 for his career and 134 hits short of 3,000. He hopes to reach both milestones this season. "We can do both," he said.

Cubs' Baez, Pederson looking for 2021 revival

TEst 4 February 26, 2021 - 2:53pm
Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez and left fielder Joc Pederson both have something to prove in 2021, but for different reasons.

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