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'I was wrong': Why MLB's restructuring of the minors turned out mostly better than expected
In 2020, minor league baseball officials predicted disaster as MLB moved to reduce the number of affiliated teams. While the transition didn't work out for some, many owners now say their worst fears weren't realized.
'THEY DESERVE TO BE IN THE HALL'
HOW DAVID ORTIZ CAN HELP
Could Big Papi's endorsement get Bonds, Clemens into the Hall?
With Bonds and Clemens shut out again, their fates are in the committees' hands. Could a seal of approval from David Ortiz be the difference-maker?
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HOW TO WATCH THE CARIBBEAN SERIES
How to watch the 2022 Caribbean Series on ESPN Deportes
The Caribbean Series kicks off this Friday in the Dominican Republic, where MLB stars such as Marcell Ozuna and Robinson Cano will compete for the title.
LOOKING AHEAD AT FUTURE HOF CLASSES
Ichiro unanimous? A wait for Chase Utley? Predicting the next three Hall of Fame classes
This year's Baseball Hall of Fame ballot produced only a single inductee. Will the next three have the same result?
HALL OF FAME
Winners, losers and fallout from the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame election
Who is headed to Cooperstown? Who got close? Who got left out? We break down the HOF voting results.
Sports world reacts to Red Sox legend David Ortiz making the Hall
Ortiz's election and Barry Bond's rejection were popular talking points.
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
Barry Bonds' snub the latest confirmation of the Hall of Fame's irrelevance
One of the greatest players in MLB history sits outside the Hall, and Cooperstown remains too focused on the enshrinees alone
BIG PAPI GETS HIS RED JACKET
'A Babe Ruth-type savant': David Ortiz stories on the day of his Hall of Fame election
As David Ortiz gets his Cooperstown call, we asked those who played with, against and covered him to tell their best Big Papi stories.
STEPHEN A. VS. MAD DOG
Stephen A. and Mad Dog passionately disagree about Bonds' HOF status
MLB LOCKOUT
MLB lockout latest: What can we expect from this week's negotiations?
Nearly two months since the lockout began, it's time for another update on where baseball's immediate and long-term future stand.
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- Guardians extend Progressive Field lease thru '36
- Clines, part of MLB's 1st all-minority lineup, dies
- MLB won't require COVID vax for minor leaguers
- Minor leaguers raise flag on housing loopholes
- Vet starter Tropeano, Rangers reach minors deal
- Ortiz accepts Hall call; Bonds, Clemens shut out
- White Sox bring on Cuban outfield slugger Colas
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Ranking Every Team (ESPN+)
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MLB free agency - Ranking every team by how much it has improved
With the hot stove on hold, we take a look at whose 2022 pennant hopes have risen -- and fallen -- the most so far this winter.
MLB Offseason (ESPN+)
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Time for an NBA-style signing deadline? Why MLB's free-agent frenzy should be an annual event
Last week's lockout pushed teams and players to make huge deals -- and it was FUN. Maybe baseball could learn something from all this.
Minor leagues, major woes
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Can a union fix this? Minor leaguers say poverty-level pay, poor housing are driving a 'mental health crisis'
MLB is a multibillion-dollar business, but you may not know it by how it treats its most vulnerable athletes. We spoke to players and their advocates about what's next.
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