One player on all 30 MLB teams we should appreciate more when baseball resumes
From stars we're often too hard on to veterans we don't talk about enough, baseball's extended hiatus is a good reminder to give these guys some more love this season.
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2020 Schedule
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
BBTN: Buster and Karl Ravech discuss a historic day as MLB suspends the start of the season
MLB suspends the start of the season. Buster and Karl Ravech talk about a historic day in baseball (3:02). Later, Hembo drops by to lighten the mood as the guys talk biggest home runs, golf-foursomes and what they're most looking forward to when the season starts (19:08).
Top Values, Regression Candidates And Boring Producers
Eric and Tristan discuss some of the top values on the board this fantasy season and what players overachieved in 2019.
BBTN: King Felix in Atlanta, Gerrit Cole looks like Gerrit Cole and how Barry Bonds blew it
The Braves are taking a flyer on Felix Hernandez, while Gerrit Cole is looking like Gerrit Cole. Buster talks to David Schoenfield about all of that (3:29), plus, the Rays' experimenting with a four-man outfield, Blake Snell returning, the impact of coronavirus on baseball coverage and Barry Bonds' comments on MLB giving him a "death sentence." Later, Todd Radom hops on to discuss Nationals Park for to deliver the weekly quiz (25:26).
2020 MLB Rank reaction: Who's too high or too low?
The votes are in, and ESPN has picked its top 100 players. Members of our panel look at this year's most surprising rankings.
ESPN's MLB Rank, 100-1: Baseball's top players for 2020
You know who's No. 1, but which two pitchers got into the top five? And who is the most surprising addition to the top 10?
Injury Updates And How To Draft A Winner In All Formats!
Eric and Tristan discuss fading all the injured Yankees before giving you the tips you need for your draft, no matter the format!
BBTN: Kiley McDaniel discusses his top 100 prospects for 2020
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020 is out. He and Buster dive into the list (1:54), discussing how analytics has factored into generating the rankings, when Wander Franco might manifest in the big leagues, why he's bullish on Julio Rodriguez and if the Padres' young talent will manifest fast enough to satisfy ownership. Later, Hembo hops on to talk about Yoan Moncada and the White Sox's rebuild, Christian Yelich's team-friendly extension, and why Brian Cashman deserves more credit for finding value to fill out the roster (21:53).
Rays' Whitley has facial fractures after hit by ball
Rays minor league outfielder Garrett Whitley does not have any damage to his eye after being hit by a foul ball, but he will miss considerable time with multiple facial fractures.
BBTN: Buster previews the AL East with the boots on the ground
It's AL East preview day! Buster talks Baltimore Orioles with MASN's Roch Kubatko (6:43), Boston Red Sox with the Boston Globe's Alex Speier (13:43), New York Yankees with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (19:41), Tampa Bay Rays with the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin (25:44) and Toronto Blue Jays with the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (32:58).
Rays' Whitley takes foul ball to face in dugout
Rays minor league outfielder Garrett Whitley was struck in the face by a foul ball in the dugout Monday.
Sources: D.R. adds Franco for Olympic qualifying
The Dominican Republic is adding No. 1 overall prospect Wander Franco and veteran slugger Jose Bautista to its roster as it attempts to qualify for the Olympics.
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
BBTN: Karl Ravech talks Kris Bryant leading off, Angels lineups and Rob Manfred
Karl Ravech stops by to discuss Kris Bryant leading off for the Cubs, lineup configurations for the Angels, when the NL will have a DH, yellow flags around Aaron Judge, a deep Rays team and his thoughts on Rob Manfred handling the Astros scandal.
Rays unveil 'Win Pack' in attempt to bolster crowds
Trying to draw bigger crowds to Tropicana Field, the Rays announced a new ticket plan Wednesday. Despite going 96-66 and making the playoffs last year, the team's attendance ranked second lowest in the majors.
Pounders, McGuire agree to minors deals with Rays
Relief pitchers Brooks Pounders and Deck McGuire have agreed to minor league contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Love it or hate it? The proposal to shake up the MLB playoffs
Adding four teams? Picking opponents? Our experts weigh in on possible changes to the postseason, and they suggest a few fixes.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 14 | 5 | .737 | - | W3 |
| Miami | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | W6 |
| New York | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3 | W1 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4 | W1 |
| Boston | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5 | W5 |
| Detroit | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | L1 |
| New York | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | W2 |
| Houston | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 6 | 11 | .353 | 7 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | .167 | 10.5 | L4 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9418th
Batting Average.23424th
On Base Percentage.31722nd
Slugging Percentage.35127th
Earned Run Average4.0210th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.289th
BAA.23511th