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.
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2020 Schedule
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
With uncertainty surrounding MLB returning to formal pre-season workouts, it's highly unlikely that the scheduled games in Mexico City and Puerto Rico will take place. MLB is scheduled to play their first regular season games in Mexico City, Padres vs. Diamondbacks on April 18-19, and is supposed to return to San Juan for a three-game series between Mets and Marlins April 28-30.
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).
ESPN's MLB Rank, 100-1: Baseball's top players for 2020
You know who's No. 1, but which two pitchers got into the top five? And who is the most surprising addition to the top 10?
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.
D-backs' Leyba gets 80-game drug suspension
Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Domingo Leyba has been suspended 80 games for a violation of baseball's performance-enhancing drug program.
No swimming: Marlins Park nightclub, pool close
The Clevelander nightclub and swimming pool just over the left-field wall at Marlins Park -- which had been a staple of the stadium since it opened in 2012 -- has closed.
BBTN: Buster previews the NL West
It's NL West preview day! Buster talks Arizona Diamondbacks with the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro (6:00), Colorado Rockies with the Denver Post's Patrick Saunders (12:18), Los Angeles Dodgers with Spectrum SportsNet LA's Alanna Rizzo (16:46), San Diego Padres with Padres TV and radio analyst Tony Gwynn, Jr. (24:42), and San Francisco Giants with Giants play-by-play voice Duane Kuiper (29:21).
Who could be this year's Nats? How all 30 teams stack up
In 2019, the Nationals were the latest team to come from a bit off the radar to win it all. We look at how they did it and who fits the profile for 2020.
BBTN: Griffin Canning gets an MRI and Ronald Acuña is Ravech's NL MVP
Karl Ravech says there's no margin for error with the Angels in the AL West and the news of Griffin Canning undergoing an MRI on his elbow raises a yellow flag for the team (1:17). Plus, he and Buster discuss Madison Bumgarner dodging rodeo questions and what's going on with the Red Sox investigation. Later, Pedro Gomez joins the pod to talk about his son Rio Gomez's first spring training outing and managers in new places (25:26).
Bumgarner dodges questions about rodeo hobby (0:38)
Cowboy Up: Bumgarner solid in D-backs debut
Madison Bumgarner showed the Arizona Diamondbacks he's more than a rodeo star.
BBTN: The Astros should stay off social media, Gerrit Cole debuts, White Sox win total jump
Step away from social media, Astros players! That's David Schoenfield's advice as Houston continues to take heat. He and Buster also hit on the energy Gerrit Cole is bringing to Yankees camp, the status of James Paxton and Luis Severino, and how the Red Sox's rotation is shaping up (3:54). Later, Sarah Langs hops on to discuss the Braves attempting to replace Josh Donaldson's production, the White Sox taking a jump in win total and her thoughts on the Cubs' lineup construction (19:47).
GM: D-backs unaware of Bumgarner's rodeo gigs
The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Madison Bumgarner lives on a ranch but were unaware of his recently revealed side career as a rodeo participant.
D-backs' Bumgarner roping in rodeos incognito
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events under the alias Mason Saunders, and he won $26,560 in a team-roping competition in December, according to a story published Sunday by The Athletic.
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
D-backs' Bradley wins last arbitration case of '20
Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players.
BBTN: Buster talks to Kurkjian and Hembo about censuring the Astros' World Series
Tim Kurkjian demands to talk baseball, so he and Buster hit on Miles Mikolas missing the start of the season, the continuing drama with Nolan Arenado and the Rockies, and the Reds and the Diamondbacks at the NL's most improved teams. Later, Hembo drops by to discuss Buster's proposal to censure the Astros' World Series.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Weird seeing Madison Bumgarner wearing an Az jersey. Watch him take his first throws in the bullpen as a Diamondback.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Texas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| LA Dodgers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | W2 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3 | L1 |
| Arizona | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4 | W4 |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs10012th
Batting Average.2773rd
On Base Percentage.3604th
Slugging Percentage.4842nd
Earned Run Average6.5430th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5629th
BAA.28029th