MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best starting pitchers
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
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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.
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.
Indians' Lindor focused on health, not contract
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor says he's more concerned with getting healthy than long-term contract.
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 shortstops
Looking for some of the game's brightest up-and-coming stars? You're at the right place.
Passan: The Bryce, Manny stalemate and the latest on MLB free agency
Three and a half months after the pursuit started, here's where things stand with Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and their suitors. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Nolan Arenado and other stars seeking paydays.
Passan: Bauer may be most outspoken MLB player (1:50)
Bauer accuses Indians of 'character assassination'
After beating Cleveland in arbitration for the second year in a row, pitcher Trevor Bauer said the Indians ended the hearing by using "character assassination" tactics against him.
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.
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.
Buster's Buzz: Indians' rotation rocks, but their outfield? Good luck!
Cleveland brings back one of baseball's best starting fives this year, but at a cost: Mustering offense from the outfield will be tricky.
Keith Law's complete guide to AL Central prospects
While Minnesota has a crop of young players who aren't far from breaking out, the White Sox seem to be top heavy and the Indians are sneaky strong.
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.
Pirates, Melky Cabrera agree to minors deal
Melky Cabrera has agreed to a minor league deal with the Pirates.
Indians sign OF Joyce, RHP Wilson to deals
The Cleveland Indians signed free agent outfielder Matt Joyce and reliever Alex Wilson to minor league contracts.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
I'm moving Francisco Lindor down, from 4th to 11th overall, in my rankings with the news he'll miss 7-9 weeks. He was one of the few players I saw getting possibly 750 PAs, and this does decrease his odds of that. I also wonder whether 25-plus steals is quite as likely now.
Indians' Lindor likely to miss start of season
All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor will likely miss the start of Cleveland's season with a strained right calf.
Bauer, Indians again in arbitration; $2M apart
After winning his arbitration hearing last year, Trevor Bauer will again take on the Indians. The first-time All-Star has asked for $13 million, while the Indians argued for $11 million.
Indians agree to deals with Flaherty, Navarro
Infielder Ryan Flaherty has agreed to a minor league contract with the Indians and will report to big league spring training. Cleveland also agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Dioner Navarro.
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.
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.
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?
Indians acquire RHP Wittgren in deal with Marlins
Looking to reconstruct their bullpen, the Cleveland Indians acquired right-hander Nick Wittgren from the Miami Marlins for right-hander Jordan Milbrath.
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?
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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
Runs8183rd
Batting Average.2592nd
On Base Percentage.3326th
Slugging Percentage.4346th
Earned Run Average3.779th
Quality Starts87Tied-5th
WHIP1.204th
BAA.24212th