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'This year opened my eyes': MLB players who opted out of 2020 season return with new purpose
For players who stayed home, it was a summer of dirty diapers, restoring faith and even relief in watching their team win a World Series without them.
SPRING TRAINING SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
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WHO'S ON TOP?
Which spots on the diamond are most stacked? MLB position power rankings
From the golden age of shortstops to a historically weak group of catchers, here is the state of every position.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Mets practice World Series celebration at spring training
BASEBALL REOPENING FOR FANS
Which MLB teams will have fans in the stands? A ballpark-by-ballpark guide to Opening Day and beyond
Here's the latest on each team's COVID-19 return plans as baseball prepares to reopen for fans.
2021 POSTSEASON PREDICTIONS
Ranking which 2020 MLB playoff teams are least likely to return this October
With the postseason set to shrink from 16 back to 10, we identify the six from last year's field who could end up on the wrong side of the 2021 playoff picture.
BIG LEAGUE ARRIVAL TIME
When, why and if you'll see some of these big league prospects in the majors in 2021
Teams have manipulated service time for years. But things might be changing. Will it help, hurt or not matter to some of these big names with eyes on the majors?
MLB DRAFT
Who is the No. 1 pitching prospect for the 2021 draft? Scouting Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker
Vandy's ace duo is sure to come off the board early this summer. Here's what seeing them pitch on the same day revealed about their draft stock.
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- Indians inform OF Hamilton he won't make team
- Severino throws off mound for 1st time since TJ
- Mets uncertain SP Carrasco will start the season
- Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Rays players
- Lester felt 'sluggish' last year; better after surgery
- Rangers may have full house for home opener
- Marlins using drones to disinfect park this season
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Moves we loved and hated (ESPN+)
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Which teams had the best and worst MLB offseason? Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the winter
Some front offices crushed their hot stove to-do list while others sat back and watched.
ESPN Daily Podcast
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The ESPN Daily podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more
Monday through Friday, host Pablo Torre brings you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
Ranking the top 50 (ESPN+)
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Kiley McDaniel's 2021 MLB draft rankings 1.0: There's a No. 1 prospect ahead of Vanderbilt's two aces
Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter have gotten plenty of hype so far -- but they aren't the only candidates to be the top overall pick this summer.
