The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams
From 20-strikeout outings to unforgettable no-nos, we look at the best gem ever thrown by each franchise and try to predict who could top it.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
0-0, 1st in AL East
Could a 32-game schedule be MLB's best solution? (3:13)
Today-would-have-been-Opening Day MLB Power Rankings
Unfortunately there is no action on the field, but we're still sizing up where all 30 teams stand on the day they would have been playing ball.
Snell reveals which batters he hates to face (1:56)
Snell contemplates ways to play baseball while social distancing (1:35)
Kiley McDaniel's MLB farm system rankings for all 30 teams
Wander Franco is just the tip of the iceberg for the Rays' system, but other organizations have their share of high-end prospects too. How does your team rank?
Could MLB implement an NCAA-like tournament this season? (1:33)
Which MLB teams have the best and worst farm systems? (0:51)
Ten MLB players to follow on social media during the coronavirus shutdown
From Twitter to Twitch, these players are providing a window -- often silly, sometimes serious -- into an unprecedented time in baseball history.
Imagining a Team USA baseball dream team
Marcus Stroman is recruiting a star-studded United States group for the 2021 World Baseball Classic, so we picked a roster using a few rules of our own -- and this squad is stacked.
BBTN: Buster and Boog discuss baseball movies and books to consumer in self-isolation
Boog Sciambi dissects Buster's lists of top baseball movies and books to consume in self-isolation, and the guys discuss which classic games you should check out on YouTube (1:55).
One player on all 30 MLB teams we should appreciate more when baseball resumes
From stars we're often too hard on to veterans we don't talk about enough, baseball's extended hiatus is a good reminder to give these guys some more love this season.
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
BBTN: Buster and Karl Ravech discuss a historic day as MLB suspends the start of the season
MLB suspends the start of the season. Buster and Karl Ravech talk about a historic day in baseball (3:02). Later, Hembo drops by to lighten the mood as the guys talk biggest home runs, golf-foursomes and what they're most looking forward to when the season starts (19:08).
Top Values, Regression Candidates And Boring Producers
Eric and Tristan discuss some of the top values on the board this fantasy season and what players overachieved in 2019.
Kiley McDaniel's American League team-by-team top prospect rankings
How much depth do the Rays have behind Wander Franco? Is there any hope for the Orioles? We break down the AL.
BBTN: King Felix in Atlanta, Gerrit Cole looks like Gerrit Cole and how Barry Bonds blew it
The Braves are taking a flyer on Felix Hernandez, while Gerrit Cole is looking like Gerrit Cole. Buster talks to David Schoenfield about all of that (3:29), plus, the Rays' experimenting with a four-man outfield, Blake Snell returning, the impact of coronavirus on baseball coverage and Barry Bonds' comments on MLB giving him a "death sentence." Later, Todd Radom hops on to discuss Nationals Park for to deliver the weekly quiz (25:26).
2020 MLB Rank reaction: Who's too high or too low?
The votes are in, and ESPN has picked its top 100 players. Members of our panel look at this year's most surprising rankings.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Following a conference call with all 30 Clubs regarding the recent coronavirus cases around the world, MLB issued the following statement regarding limiting media access immediately:
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Rough outing for 2018 Cy Young winner Blake Snell in his second spring outing -- and first after getting a cortisone shot in his elbow in late February. He walked four batters in the first inning while getting just one out, throwing 6 of 22 pitches for strikes, although hitting 96-98 mph. He told me Sunday that he feels great and at least the velocity was fine in this start, but he's obviously behind the curve now in getting ready for the start of the season.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Tyler Glasnow was basically a two-pitch pitcher in 2019, throwing his four-seamer 67.2% of the time, his curveball 29.3% and his changeup just 3.5%. He's working on the changeup this spring to give him a third weapon as well as a new splitter, although he says the splitter isn't yet game ready. After posting a 1.78 ERA last year in 12 starts, imagine what he might do with a strong third pitch.
Injury Updates And How To Draft A Winner In All Formats!
Eric and Tristan discuss fading all the injured Yankees before giving you the tips you need for your draft, no matter the format!
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Rays just turned a triple play against the Braves. Wander Franco, playing shortstop, made a diving grab on the right side of second base with runners at first and second, threw to first for the second out and then they went back to second base for the third out. Now let's see if the kid can hit.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Rays are experimenting with some 4-man outfields today against the Braves. Against Ozzie Albies with two outs and a runner on first, they have four outfielders AND a shift, so the left side is entirely open. Albies pulled back on a first-pitch bunt and eventually struck out against Joe Ryan.
BBTN: Kiley McDaniel discusses his top 100 prospects for 2020
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020 is out. He and Buster dive into the list (1:54), discussing how analytics has factored into generating the rankings, when Wander Franco might manifest in the big leagues, why he's bullish on Julio Rodriguez and if the Padres' young talent will manifest fast enough to satisfy ownership. Later, Hembo hops on to talk about Yoan Moncada and the White Sox's rebuild, Christian Yelich's team-friendly extension, and why Brian Cashman deserves more credit for finding value to fill out the roster (21:53).
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2020 AL East Standings
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.652nd
Quality Starts53Tied-15th
WHIP1.177th
BAA.2304th
Runs769Tied-15th
Batting Average.25412th
On Base Percentage.32513th
Slugging Percentage.43115th