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Kurkjian: Five lessons learned from the 1994 MLB strike
As another lockout looms, what lessons can we take from Major League Baseball's last prolonged work stoppage?[read more]
Comparing what was lost in the 1994 MLB strike to 2027
With a labor battle that feels a lot like it did 32 years ago, we explore an alternate past -- and a potential future -- of Major League Baseball.[read more]
Source: Ohtani likely wouldn't opt out if team sold
Shohei Ohtani likely would not exercise a "key man" clause that would allow him to opt out of his contract if Mark Walter sold the Dodgers, a source told ESPN.[read more]
Dodgers to stick with Diaz despite latest meltdown
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his past four chances Thursday night, but manager Dave Roberts said he'd stick with him as closer, lamenting that the team lacks better options.[read more]
Brewers' Turang sits; knee MRI to get second look
The Brewers were missing a key piece to their lineup, second baseman Brice Turang, for Thursday night's series opener against Dodgers.[read more]
📸 White Sox's pope hat giveaway draws crowd
Ever since the election of Pope Leo, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, the team has embraced the connection.[read more]
Report: M's sending struggling Emerson to minors
Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson, who is hitting .190 with 23 RBIs in 69 games, will reportedly be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game vs. Houston.[read more]
Cavalli takes no-hitter into 7th as Nats rout Cubs
Cade Cavalli took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cubs 7-0 on Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.[read more]
Rangers staff takes another hit as deGrom exits
Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom left Thursday night's start against the Angels after two innings because of right triceps fatigue.[read more]
Schwarber plants 2 HRs into Field of Dreams corn
Kyle Schwarber smashed two homers into the corn to stretch his major-league-leading total to 37, and the Phillies won 7-1 over the Twins at the Field of Dreams movie site in Iowa.[read more]