Which starters will earn their ace cards in 2019?
After providing a taste of what they can do last season, these pitchers are ready to take their place among MLB's elite.
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MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best outfielders
Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.
With 'shock' of '18 gone, Votto looks to rebound
Reds first baseman Joey Votto hopes to rebound after a subpar season in 2018.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best third basemen
The third base position is loaded with young All-Stars, including several who have yet to hit their prime years.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best second basemen
At a position with rising offensive production, who joins Jose Altuve near the top of our list?
Sleeper prospects who could impact each MLB team
These under-the-radar players could open some eyes during spring training and make some noise in the majors before the year is out.
William Weinbaum ESPN
Feb. 14 holiday trivia - MLB players since 1900 with last name "Valentine" (Baseball-Reference.com): Bobby (LAD/CAL/SD/NYM/SEA IF/OF 1969-79), Corky (CIN P 1954-55), Ellis (MON/NYM/CAL/TEX 1975-83 & ‘85) Fred (BAL/WAS/BAL OF 1959 & ‘63-68) & Joe (CIN P 2003-05). Ellis was the only A-S & Bobby the only Mgr.
Pitchers Cole, Bauer, Wood win arbitration cases
Gerrit Cole (Astros), Trevor Bauer (Indians) and Alex Wood (Reds) all won their arbitration cases Wednesday, giving players a 6-3 lead in decisions this year.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best first basemen
The slugging first baseman has become an endangered species, but there's still some pop at the top of our list.
Alex Wood, Reds go to salary arbitration
Left-hander Alex Wood asked an arbitration panel for a $9.65 million salary on Tuesday and the Cincinnati Reds argued the newly acquired pitcher should be paid $8.7 million.
Manfred to be grand marshal for Cincinnati parade
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred will serve as grand marshal for Cincinnati's annual opening day parade as he helps celebrate the 150th anniversary of the professional baseball-pioneering Red Stockings.
One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
What's at stake on decade leaderboard in final season of 2010s
Which of the decade's brightest stars will be remembered for outshining all rivals at the plate, on the mound or in the field?
Reds plan 2019 tribute to 1869 Red Stockings
The 2019 Cincinnati Reds will play games in 15 sets of throwback uniforms -- including navy blue and a "Palm Beach" style -- during a season-long celebration of the 1869 Red Stockings who pioneered professional baseball.
Law's complete guide to NL Central prospects
The Reds boast top-tier talent and the Pirates have several prospects on the way, while the Cubs, Cardinals and Brewers are all reloading their systems.
William Weinbaum ESPN
They were baseball integration pioneers with the same last name. Frank died Thu. at 83, a week after the centennial of Jackie Robinson's birth. JR's widow, Rachel, and daughter, Sharon, said in a statement: "Frank Robinson was a dear friend and realized one of Jack's great hopes, becoming baseball's first African American manager. He was remarkable and made us all feel proud for his many contributions to baseball and to society. Our hearts go out to Barbara, Nichelle and the family."
Robinson, MVP, first black manager, dies at 83
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who became MLB's first black manager and is the only player to win the MVP in both leagues, has died at age 83.
William Weinbaum ESPN
Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who died Thu. at 83, was one of several future MLB stars who played on Oakland, CA youth teams sponsored by Sam Bercovich & his furniture business. Curt Flood, Vada Pinson & Tommy Harper were others. Robinson once said of Bercovich, "He took the knife out of my hand and put a baseball bat in it instead."
No one tried to embarrass Frank Robinson and got away with it
The late Hall of Famer's talent and competitive fire drove him both as a player and as MLB's first African-American manager.
BBTN: Harper/Machado, Labor Talks, Rule Changes
Buster goes rapid fire with Bob Nightengale on the latest free agency news (4:54), talks to Keith Law about labor negotiations and his rankings (15:35), plays a special "Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (38:25), gets uniform updates from Todd Radom (44:25) and much more.
Buster's Buzz: The universal DH is coming! Here's who it impacts most
If -- and when -- the National League adopts the designated hitter, these dominoes will fall.
Way-too-early 2019 All-Stars: Machado and Harper to start for ...?
We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who else makes our star-studded squads?
Top 15 position players poised to break out in 2019
Everybody loves to be ahead of the curve in identifying the next up-and-coming stars. Here are some names to put on your watch list.
Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
Keith Law's Impact 20: Prospects ready to rock MLB in 2019
Vlad Jr. is the headlining act, but he's far from the only rising star to watch in the majors this season.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Oakland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Diego | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Francisco | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Colorado | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs69618th
Batting Average.25410th
On Base Percentage.3289th
Slugging Percentage.40120th
Earned Run Average4.6324th
Quality Starts6724th
WHIP1.4026th
BAA.26627th