One fun fact you (probably) did not know for all 30 MLB teams
From telling team numbers to surprising player stats, we find what you might have missed about your favorite squad.
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Sources: MLB proposal does little to sway players
MLB's first labor proposal since locking out players Dec. 2 did little to encourage players and heightened the likelihood of spring training being postponed, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
The best and worst MLB free-agent signings of the past decade
We look back at 10 years of big-money additions to see how many worked out and how many hamstrung their franchises for years.
2 superstar shortstops, 30 teams: Ranking the best fits for Correa and Story
This year's historic crop of free-agent shortstops is down to a pair. Is either likely to land on your favorite team?
Dodgers at No. 30?! Ranking every MLB team by how much it has improved
With the hot stove on hold, we take a look at whose 2022 pennant hopes have risen -- and fallen -- the most so far this winter.
Royals assistant, longtime scout Fregosi Jr. dies
Jim Fregosi Jr., a special assistant in the Kansas City Royals' front office and a son of the longtime major league manager, has died. He was 57.
Royals reliever Davis, three-time All-Star, retires
Wade Davis, who had 141 career saves after being converted to a reliever by the Royals in 2013, has announced his retirement. The three-time All-Star selection helped Kansas City to the World Series title in 2015.
Correa to the Tigers? Soto in D.C. for life? Bold offseason moves every MLB team should make
Here's what every MLB team should do this winter -- and they would if we were running things.
Longtime Royals scout Art Stewart dies at 94
Longtime baseball scout Art Stewart, who began his career with the New York Yankees in the 1950s before becoming the longest-tenured member of the Kansas City Royals organization, died Thursday. He was 94.
Scherzer to St. Louis? Stroman to Mets AND Yankees? Where MLB's top 25 free agents would land if money didn't matter
We imagine a world in which free agents picked a team not for the paycheck, but for their own happiness -- and for the good of the game.
From an A-plus to an F-minus: Grading bold season predictions for all 30 MLB teams
Remember what we said about your team going into the season? It's time to see what worked out, what didn't -- and what it means for 2022.
Which shortstop could get $300 million? Rankings and contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
There's a lot of talent available in MLB free agency this offseason. How do the biggest stars stack up, and what can they expect to make?
Way-too-early 2022 MLB Power Rankings
The 2021 champions have just been crowned -- but we're already thinking ahead to next year.
Royals move longtime coach Kuntz to front office
The Royals announced a series of front-office moves on Wednesday, including the addition of longtime first base coach Rusty Kuntz as a special assistant to team president Dayton Moore and the general manager of quality control.
Ohtani, Harper among finalists for Aaron Award
Shohei Ohtani, the favorite for American League MVP, is the first player who also pitches ever nominated as a finalist for the Hank Aaron Award, which is given to the best offensive player in each league.
Your squad isn't going to the MLB playoffs? The No. 1 offseason question for each eliminated team
October isn't in the cards, but there's still plenty of work to do. Here's what each non-playoff team needs to ask itself first.
Buxton, Polanco HR, Twins top Royals; Perez tied for HR lead
— Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco hit homers and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Sunday in their final game of the season.
Jax sharp as Twins stop Perez, shut out Royals 4-0
— Griffin Jax and a trio of relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Minnesota Twins blanked Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals 4-0 Saturday night.
Perez hitless, rest of Royals bats busy; Twins finish last
— Salvador Perez went hitless on a night when every other Royals starter had at least one hit, and Kansas City beat the Minnesota Twins 11-6 Friday.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand in the final week
Who is rising and falling with the end of the season mere days away?
Bieber 3 solid innings, Indians avoid 3-game sweep by Royals
— Shane Bieber pitched three effective innings, Bradley Zimmer drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep.
Perez hits 48th homer, leaves hurt; Royals beat Indians 10-5
— Salvador Perez tied a Royals record with his 48th homer of the season before leaving with a sprained right ankle, and Kansas City went on to beat the Cleveland Indians 10-5 on Wednesday night.
Perez ties Royals record with 48th HR, exits early
Royals star Salvador Perez hit his team-record-tying 48th home run in the first inning, then exited after the second due to a sprained right ankle Wednesday night.
Sources: Royals extend defensive wiz Taylor
Center fielder Michael A. Taylor, considered one of the best defensive players currently in baseball, has reached a 2-year, $9 million extension with the Royals, sources told ESPN.
Passan's early MLB free-agency tiers: Which stars are going to get paid this winter?
Yes, there's still a month of playoff baseball before the offseason begins. But we couldn't wait to look ahead at one of the deepest classes in years.
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2021 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 93 | 69 | .574 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 80 | 82 | .494 | 13 | W1 |
| Detroit | 77 | 85 | .475 | 16 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 74 | 88 | .457 | 19 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 73 | 89 | .451 | 20 | W2 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.6521st
Quality Starts5112th
WHIP1.3926th
BAA.25421st
Runs68624th
Batting Average.2499th
On Base Percentage.30625th
Slugging Percentage.39624th