Tim Kurkjian recalls Trevor Hoffman's playful side (1:25)

12h

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19hDavid Schoenfield

Best MLB draft picks ever and one that got away for all 30 teams

As the MLB draft nears, we revisit early choices that clicked, late-round gems, and picks that leave us wondering what might have been.

Marly Rivera ESPN Writer

ICYMI -- Here is the statement issued by union chief Tony Clark responding to MLB shutdown of negotiations

16d

BBTN: Orioles P coach Doug Brocail on embracing analytics, his on-field near-death experience

Orioles pitching coach Doug Brocail joins Buster to talk about his journey to embracing analytics as a coach, what he could've done differently while playing if he had today's information, Trevor Hoffman's change-up, Tony Gwynn calling his own shots, playing with Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio, and his near-death experience on the field (11:01). Plus, Todd Radom on Miller Park and the weekly quiz (2:04).

17d

BBTN: Wayne Kirby on breaking in gloves, the importance having fun, Manny Machado

Padres third base coach Wayne Kirby talks to Buster about the different ways to break in a glove, watching his brother play in the NFL, giving Adam Jones a hard time, the true importance of having fun, Albert Belle smashing plates after an 0-4 game and the lessons he's imparted on Manny Machado after going to San Diego (15:09). Plus, Marly Rivera on Alex Bregman firing his agent, and players' concerns about MLB's proposed health and safety protocols (2:50).

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18dSam Miller

The nine most complicated World Series heroes of my lifetime

A scout's all-time great gamble. A future Hall of Famer failing in the biggest moment in Series history. Sam Miller shows there's a lot more to the Fall Classic than MVPs.

18d

BBTN: Ron Washington on working with Josh Hamilton, the pain of losing two World Series

Braves third base coach Ron Washington talks to Buster about missing out on the manager job in San Diego and his desire to manage again, what it was like seeing himself playing in "Money Ball," his work with Marcus Semien, the energy of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ozzie Albies, motivating Josh Hamilton, and coming so close to winning a World Series with the Rangers (17:47). Plus, Hembo on the latest drama between the union and MLB, and why Josh Hamilton is the most gifted baseball player he's ever watched (4:08).

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20d

N.Y., Calif., Texas move toward pro sports' return

Governors from New York, California and Texas said Monday that professional sports could resume in their respective states in the near future.

Gwynn's birthday prompts stories from Kurkjian (1:26)

29d

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31dDavid Schoenfield

90 -- yes, 90! -- wild MLB seasons that could only happen in the 1990s

The numbers and star power are staggering. McGwire and Sosa. Bonds, Griffey and A-Rod. Pedro, Maddux and the Big Unit. And that's just scratching the surface.

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34dSam Miller

Which World Series is the best ever? We rank all 115 Fall Classics

Scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.

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38dESPN.com

Is the Astros' title tarnished? Is Jeter overrated? We settle the biggest debate for all 30 MLB teams

From which franchise icon was better to playing what-if in crucial moments gone wrong, we get the final word on your favorite club's ultimate argument.

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40dDavid Schoenfield

One wild record you probably didn't know for all 30 MLB teams

From a pitcher with a nine-RBI game to an infielder you've never heard of going 7-for-7, these are the marks from every team that you'll have to see to believe.

Kurkjian tells stories about Bochy's extremely large helmet (1:15)

30d

TEAM	PCT	GB	STRK
LA Dodgers	.000	-	-
San Diego	.000	-	-
San Francisco	.000	-	-
Colorado	.000	-	-
Arizona	.000	-	-

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