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'It looks like a fastball, and then it's just gone': How Shohei Ohtani has gotten better -- yes, better -- as a pitcher
He has been wild on the mound at times, but over the years we've seen Ohtani actually improve his game. Here's how.


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PREDICTING THE ALL-STARS
Still-too-early 2023 MLB All-Stars: AL and NL roster predictions
There's one month until the Midsummer Classic. Here's our first look at who will make it to Seattle.

MONDAY'S MUST-SEE MOMENTS
Alvarez crushes one 452 feet to center field
Hernandez and Verdugo rob homers in back-to-back innings

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MLB ECONOMICS
How baseball has turned into a sport divided by historic payroll disparity
After a slew of rule changes revolutionizing on-the-field play, MLB is turning some of its attention back to economics. And for good reason.

BACK ON TOP
How is L.A. still doing this? 5 reasons Dodgers keep winning
This was supposed to be a gap year, but the Dodgers are at the top of the National League ... again. Here's why.

TRADE DEADLINE PREVIEW
Passan's early MLB trade deadline preview -- who are the names to know?
From Ohtani to Bieber to Soler, here are all of the names who will shape this summer's trade season.

FANTASY BASEBALL
Which free agents should you be claiming this week?
Tristan H. Cockcroft makes his recommendations of which players deserve to be claimed off your league's waiver wire and which ones need to be sent packing from your roster.
Forecaster for Week 10: June 5-11
Set your lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster preview.

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'Overwhelmed by kindness': Sarah Langs reflects on ALS journey
On Lou Gehrig Day, ESPN's own Sarah Langs shares her perspective -- and a hope for readers.
Sarah Langs shares a positive message on Lou Gehrig Day
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