How Adam Wainwright's love for fantasy football has benefited more than 30 charities
Come for the trash talk, stay for the competition: Baseball players use fantasy obsession to help those in need.
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Wainwright uncertain of his future with Cardinals
Adam Wainwright, who has spent his entire 15-year MLB career with the Cardinals, is unsure of his future with the team entering free agency. "We just don't know what they're going to be offering -- or if they will offer," he said.
Former All-Star reliever McDaniel dies at 84
Lindy McDaniel, an All-Star reliever who appeared in nearly 1,000 major league games over 21 seasons, has died. He was 84.
Lindor AND Springer to the Mets? Ozuna to the Astros? Offseason predictions for all 30 MLB teams
We look at what every team could do -- and what we think they will do -- as baseball's offseason starts to get going.
From silver linings to historically awesome: One great 2020 moment for all 30 MLB teams
Instead of judging a team's success -- or failure -- based on a shortened season, Sam Miller lists one positive memory each club can hold on to this winter.
Which World Series is the best ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics
The finale of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season goes up against the scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees of the past. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.
BBTN: Jesse Rogers, Tim Kurkjian, Hembo and Todd Radom put a cherry on the wackiest season ever
Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss Justin Turner refusing to stay isolated during the postgame celebration, his take on the Blake Snell situation after covering the Rays during the World Series and free agency already looking ugly for the players (8:15). Then, Tim Kurkjian hops on to talk about the wackiest season ever, giving credit to the teams for adapting to an usual lifestyle while playing, their concern for the sport and if Turner will be suspended (22:33). Next, Hembo stops by to be the only person in civilization to defend Kevin Cash (35:14). And finally, Todd Radom administers the last quiz of the season (42:31).
Cardinals not picking up 2021 option on 2B Wong
St. Louis declined Kolten Wong's $12.5 million option for 2021, making the longtime Cardinals second baseman a free agent. The Cardinals will pay Wong a $1 million buyout.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams
Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway.
The Right Time: NBA Finals, Bob Gibson stories, the biggest news in the world and your #gamewithinthegame stories!
Bomani Jones discusses why despite the “want to” from Jimmy Butler that won the Heat Game 3 of the NBA Finals, he stills hates the zone (0:58). If the Lakers come out on top would LeBron be deserving of the MVP and why did LSU gives up on COVID stadium protocols (21:27)? Plus, Bo tells stories about how much of a “bad man” Bob Gibson was following his passing (34:15), an IYHH including a 67 year-old woman known as “ninja lady” (41:42) and your voicemails from the “game within the game” (55:19). IYHH Stories @heatherkelly on what the future holds for tech’s billion-dollar headquarters: https://wapo.st/34C9CIO @Brian_Rokos on the 67-year-old “Ninja lady” who made good on her threat to an intruder: https://bit.ly/2SuofYO @shanmcmahon_ on the “cruises to nowhere” that may be setting sail soon: https://wapo.st/3jxmYfs
BBTN: Tim Kurkjian ranks the division series based on animus between the teams. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney to discuss the passing of Cardinals legend Bob Gibson, renaming the MVP award for Frank Robinson, Phillies GM Matt Klentak “resigning,” the big questions facing the Cubs in the offseason and the division series ranked by animus between the teams (7:10). Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and gives her picks for the division series (33:02).
Padres ride bullpen over Cardinals, but will that work on Dodgers?
San Diego used nine pitchers to finish off St. Louis, but it will be much harder to bank on that formula against L.A. in the NL Division Series.
In his day, Cardinals great Bob Gibson was feared like no other pitcher
Few pitchers intimidated hitters as regularly -- or wanted to win as badly -- as the Cardinals Hall of Famer.
Cardinals Hall of Fame pitcher Gibson dies at 84
St. Louis Cardinals great Bob Gibson, who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1981, his first year of eligibility, died Friday at age 84, the Cardinals confirmed to ESPN.
9 Padres pitchers blank Cardinals 4-0 in Game 3, reach NLDS
Craig Stammen and eight fellow relievers combined on a four-hitter in a brilliant, record-setting effort that sent the San Diego Padres over the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night in the deciding Game 3 of their NL wild-card series.
PTI: Kyrie Speaks Out Again
Tony Kornheiser and Frank Isola discuss the Padres' big comeback win over the Cardinals last night, Kyrie Irving's comments on coaching, Jimmy Butler's Game 2 prediction and much more.
MLB Playoffs Daily: Marlins shock Cubs with sweep at Wrigley
Miami's surprising 2020 run continued with a National League Wild Card Series win in Chicago. Plus, it's a winner-take-all matchup in San Diego.
BBTN: The Padres punch back and force a game three against the Cardinals
Buster Olney and Matt Vasgersian discuss the Padres punching back and forcing a game three against the Cardinals.
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 26 | .567 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 30 | 28 | .517 | 3 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 29 | 31 | .483 | 5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 41 | .317 | 15 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.909th
Quality Starts0Tied-21st
WHIP1.238th
BAA.2163rd
Runs24028th
Batting Average.23422nd
On Base Percentage.32314th
Slugging Percentage.37128th