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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Possible ripple effects of Machado's deal for Bryce and baseball
Not only could Manny Machado's $300 million pact increase the price tag for Bryce Harper, it also could lead to even heftier free-agent hauls for Mookie Betts and Mike Trout in two years.
Eddie Matz ESPN Senior Writer
Max Scherzer reacts to Manny Machado's big-money deal with the Padres.
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.
How Patrick Corbin won the winter
With a stagnant market turning free agents into freeze agents, the lefty's six-year, $140 million pact with the Nats sticks out like a sore thumb.
Why each remaining suitor will (or won't) sign Harper, Machado
As rumors swirl for both superstar free agents, we examine each team believed to be interested.
MLBPA's Clark: Some teams don't justify tickets
Players' union head Tony Clark criticized baseball commissioner Rob Manfred for blaming players' demands for the slow free agent market and said an increasing number of teams make little effort to justify the price of a ticket.
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.
BBTN: Unsigned Stars, Spring Training Underway
Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss the waiting game with Harper, Machado and other big stars, what it means for labor peace and much more (6:48). Plus, Mark Teixeira shares his Spring Training perspective (26:50), Scott Lauber brings some "Inside Heat" on the Phillies (39:29), and Buster talks to CC Sabathia about his farewell season (43:28).
Nats' Zimmerman: Trying to win should be norm
Ryan Zimmerman finds it odd that so many teams now feel the need to announce they are trying to win.
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.
Scherzer: Win-loss cycle makes bandwagon fans
Max Scherzer took a shot at MLB's free agency, saying teams getting on the win-loss cycle creates bandwagon fans and poisons the game.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best second basemen
At a position with rising offensive production, who joins Jose Altuve near the top of our list?
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.
Eddie Matz ESPN Senior Writer
Patrick Corbin, Washington National.
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Feb. 14 holiday trivia - MLB players since 1900 with last name "Valentine" (Baseball-Reference.com): Bobby (LAD/CAL/SD/NYM/SEA IF/OF 1969-79), Corky (CIN P 1954-55), Ellis (MON/NYM/CAL/TEX 1975-83 & ‘85) Fred (BAL/WAS/BAL OF 1959 & ‘63-68) & Joe (CIN P 2003-05). Ellis was the only A-S & Bobby the only Mgr.
Teixeira: Analytics hurting Harper, Machado's deals (2:19)
Giants acquire reliever Gott from Nats for cash
The San Francisco Giants acquired reliever Trevor Gott from the Washington Nationals for cash.
Passan: Harper, Machado remaining free agents 'the new normal' (1:08)
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.
What's at stake on decade leaderboard in final season of 2010s
Which of the decade's brightest stars will be remembered for outshining all rivals at the plate, on the mound or in the field?
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.
Buster's Buzz: The biggest crack in each NL East contender
New Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen isn't lacking in confidence. But his team and its talented competitors are far from flawless.
Law's complete guide to NL East prospects
The Braves' system is still loaded, the Nats are deeper than you might think, the Mets and Phillies have dealt a lot of talent and the Marlins ... are the Marlins.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Boston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Toronto | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Atlanta | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Houston | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Washington | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| New York | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Miami | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.0415th
Quality Starts83Tied-13th
WHIP1.2510th
BAA.24211th
Runs7718th
Batting Average.2549th
On Base Percentage.3352nd
Slugging Percentage.41910th