Chapman, A's seal $6.49M deal, avoid arbitration
Slick-fielding third baseman Matt Chapman reached agreement on a $6.49 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics to avoid arbitration.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
0-0, 1st in AL West
Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
A's acquire reliever Turley from Pirates for cash
Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pirates for $60,000, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer Liam Hendriks in free agency.
BBTN: Jesse Rogers on the Mets trading for Francisco Linder; Alex Avila on his godfather Tommy Lasorda; Hembo on position rankings
Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss Spring Training starting on schedule, Corey Kluber trying to prove that he’s healthy and the Mets trading for Francisco Lindor. Then, 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila hops on to talk about his godfather Tommy Lasorda, staying patient in free agency, his outlook on another pandemic season and catching for Justin Verlander in Detroit. Later, Hembo quibbles with Buster’s top 10 position rankings.
Sources: Hendriks agrees to deal with White Sox
Closer Liam Hendriks has agreed to a multiyear deal with the White Sox that guarantees him $54 million, sources said.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Padres Pitching, Sell Josh Bell And Hash Browns
Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.
RHP Mengden signs with team in South Korea
Right-hander Daniel Mengden, who spent the past five seasons with the A's, is set to pitch in South Korea next season after agreeing to a $725,000, one-year contract with the Kia Tigers.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
With Major League Baseball reducing the number of affiliated farm teams, here's a look at where things stand.
MLB Stock Watch: How all 30 teams stack up as the hot stove starts to simmer
With baseball's offseason set to begin in earnest, we rank each club's roster and look at what work needs to be done.
Slugging A's infielder Olson gets $5M, 1-year deal
Slugging first baseman Matt Olson reached agreement Wednesday with the A's on a $5 million guaranteed contract for the 2021 season, avoiding salary arbitration.
Sources: A's keeping 2B Kemp on $1.05M deal
The Oakland A's have agreed to keep second baseman Tony Kemp on a deal worth $1.05 million, sources told ESPN.
Athletics, Pinder reach 1-year deal, sources say
The Oakland Athletics and third baseman Chad Pinder have agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.275 million, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.
AL offseason checklists: What all 15 teams need to get done this winter
As an unpredictable offseason gets going, we look at the biggest issues facing each American League team.
Dodgers, Yanks part of ESPN's Opening Day slate
ESPN will showcase 19 teams during 11 season-opening games, including four on Opening Day, over the first week of the 2021 MLB season.
Landing Francisco Lindor: Ranking trade fits for Cleveland's star shortstop
The biggest buzz this offseason surrounds the potential trade of Francisco Lindor. We break down every team's chances of adding the Indians superstar.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB awards predictions
The top honors for 2020 have just been handed out, but we're already looking ahead to next year's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races.
Ranking how well Trevor Bauer fits on all 30 MLB teams
The NL Cy Young is also the top ace on the free-agent market. Here's where he could be taking his talents next.
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.
Gold Gloves preview: Which MLB stars are elite in the field?
We look at who deserves their nod and who got overlooked for baseball's top fielding honors.
Springer, Bauer among 6 given qualifying offers
Six major league baseball players were given qualifying offers before free agency began Sunday afternoon, among them pitchers Trevor Bauer, Marcus Stroman and Kevin Gausman, and position players DJ LeMahieu, George Springer and J.T. Realmuto.
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.
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.
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Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.775th
Quality Starts0Tied-21st
WHIP1.2310th
BAA.24014th
Runs274Tied-16th
Batting Average.22525th
On Base Percentage.32215th
Slugging Percentage.39621st