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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Phils pitching coach retires after 1 year with team
Phillies pitching coach Bryan Price is retiring. Under Price, Phillies starters improved their ERA from 4.64 in 2019 to 4.08 this season.
BBTN: Minnesota's Jake Odorizzi shares his thoughts on all of the Division Series
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi joins Buster to discuss putting himself in place of a pitcher when watching the postseason, the Yankees overthinking using Deivi GarcÃa as an opener, the challenge of playing without days off in a series, how to pitch to Giancarlo Stanton when he’s on a tear, why he’s not surprised the Astros are on the verge of another ALCS, Ronald Acuña Jr. getting hit and the market for his services this offseason (15:33). Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game (40:07)
Phils' Hoskins out 4-6 months after elbow surgery
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins had surgery to repair a ligament tear in his left elbow last week and the team says he's expected to return to play in four to six months.
MLB offseason preview: What's next for teams already out of the playoffs
We look at the top priorities for clubs that got an early start on their hot stove seasons.
Phillies GM Klentak steps down; to be reassigned
Matt Klentak has stepped down as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Saturday. Assistant GM Ned Rice will take over on an interim basis, and Klentak will be reassigned to another role with the team.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Ranking Trout, Pitchers In Points And Drafting In 2021
Eric and Tristan review the 2020 season and discuss how the results from 2020 will impact their 2021 rankings.
2-time World Series champ Johnstone dies at 74
Outfielder Jay Johnstone, who won World Series titles with the Yankees and Dodgers, has died at the age of 74.
BBTN: Tim Kurkjian and Buster draft their most intriguing postseason matchups
Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss if the Red Sox will hire Alex Cora after firing Ron Roenicke, if Dave Dombrowski is a lock to be the newest GM of the Angels, what’s next for the Phillies, why there’s no excuse for the Mets missing the playoffs and the most intriguing postseason matchups (6:44). Then, Sarah Langs stops by to play The Numbers game with notes on the baby Blue Jays, Juan Soto’s batting title and the best pitcher on the planet (27:06).
2020 MLB playoffs: Why this could be the wildest postseason ... ever
Sixteen teams! A first round in which absolutely anything is possible. Buckle up: It's going to be a wild ride.
MLB playoff push: See the bracket now that 16-team postseason field is set
It came down to the final day, but the playoff picture is finally clear. Here's how it looks.
Phillies eliminated from race by AL East champion Rays, 5-0
Rookie pitcher Josh Fleming allowed four hits over six innings and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies from the playoff race with a 5-0 victory Sunday.
Breaking down all 44 scenarios on the regular season's wild final (?) day
It's baseball bedlam as the fates of 12 teams hang in the balance in a postseason race that wraps up Sunday -- or not.
Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3, hurt Phillies' playoff hopes
Mike Zunino, Brandon Lowe and Willy Adames had two-out, run-scoring singles in the fifth inning as the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays beat Philadelphia 4-3 Saturday night and damaged the Phillies' postseason hopes.
What's next for the teams that didn't reach the MLB playoffs
We look at prominent free agents, problem areas to target and big decisions to make for this season's also-rans.
Wendle's hit in 8th helps Rays ding Phillies' playoff hopes
Joey Wendle had a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning and the AL East champion Tampa Bay Rays rallied to hurt Philadelphia's playoff hopes, beating the Phillies 6-4 on Friday night.
MLB players who break the internet: The most meme-worthy on each likely playoff team
When these guys step to the plate or climb the mound, Twitter takes notice. Here's why.
Mattingly's Marlins could clinch NL berth in Bronx
Don Mattingly's Marlins visit the New York Yankees for a three-game series beginning Friday with a chance to earn their first postseason berth since 2003.
BBTN: Sarah Langs discusses Trevor Bauer taking hold of the NL Cy Young
Sarah Langs joins Buster to talk about Trevor Bauer taking the NL Cy Young mantle, what Jacob deGrom needs to do in his last start to surpass Bauer, another gem from Shane Bieber, Sandy Alderson’s return to the Mets under Steve Cohen, Mike Clevinger’s injury and the fight for the final playoff spots in the NL (6:02).
Ranking the pitching staffs of every potential MLB playoff team
With a new format and compressed schedule, pitching this postseason is tough to forecast. But we did it anyway.
Harper's 2 HRs help Phils top Nats, push champs to edge
The Philadelphia Phillies tumbled out of a playoff position, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Washington Nationals when Yadiel Hernandez hit a game-ending, two-run homer in eighth inning off Brandon Workman for a 8-7 win in Tuesday night's...
Ranking the lineups of every potential MLB playoff team
More than half the league is headed to the postseason, so we rank the starting lineup of every team that has clinched or is in the running for a playoff spot.
Nats sweep Phils, drop Philadelphia below playoff position
The Philadelphia Phillies tumbled out of a playoff position, getting swept in a doubleheader by the Washington Nationals when Yadiel Hernandez hit a game-ending, two-run homer in eighth inning off Brandon Workman for a 2-1 win in Tuesday night's...
Voth stymies Phillies, Nationals win doubleheader opener 5-1
Austin Voth threw his first career complete game and earned his first victory in 10 starts this season, and the Washington Nationals staved off playoff elimination with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader...
Fantasy Focus Baseball:
Eric and Tristan discuss bold moves that could decide your league, preview outfielders for 2021 and take swings at 20/20 trivia!
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2020 NL East Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 35 | 25 | .583 | - | L2 |
| Miami | 31 | 29 | .517 | 4 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 28 | 32 | .467 | 7 | L3 |
| New York | 26 | 34 | .433 | 9 | L3 |
| Washington | 26 | 34 | .433 | 9 | W3 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.1427th
Quality Starts205th
WHIP1.4827th
BAA.27928th
Runs306Tied-5th
Batting Average.2579th
On Base Percentage.3423rd
Slugging Percentage.43910th