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)
Cox, ex-Red Sox with hits in 1st 6 at-bats, dies
Ted Cox, who made his major league debut for the Red Sox on Sept. 18, 1977, and proceeded to collect hits in his first six at bats, died Wednesday at age 65.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Many of the players that I have spoken to believe that the 2020 MLB season will not start until at least the month of May.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Many MLB players have expressed interest in staying working out with their team, while others wanted to head home to be with their families due to the national emergency created by the coronavirus pandemic. Players can choose to stay in camp, though there will be no formal or mandatory workouts.
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).
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Ron Roenicke, dijo que nombrará al abridor del DÃa Inaugural en unos dÃas, pero bromeó que podemos hacer los cálculos. Eso significa que será probablemente el venezolano Eduardo RodrÃguez, quien abre esta noche, y estarÃa en lÃnea para abrir el 26 de marzo.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said he'll name the Opening Day starter in a few days, but jokes that we've "probably done the math." Eduardo RodrÃguez, who starts tonight, would be in line to start.
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?
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Ron Roenicke: "I'm still high-fiving the players, then I think about it and think maybe I should go in and get some sanitizer. Whether it's coronavirus or whether it's a cold or another type of flu, it's always there because we're always touching each other's hands. So we're trying to fist (bump) more and we're trying to elbow more."
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:
BBTN: Buster and Tim Kurkjian make the case for mic'ing up players during the regular season
Buster and Tim Kurkjian make the case that MLB needs to mic up players during the regular season (2:05). Plus, the guys talk about Trey Mancini undergoing a non-baseball medical procedure, Aaron Judge's cracked rib and Justin Verlander's sore tricep. Later, Sarah Langs joins the pod to discuss the Braves starting pitching vs. Mets bullpen, how Chris Sale's injury affects the Red Sox's win total and the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson as a rookie of the year candidate (18:22).
McHugh regrets not being 'brave' during Astros' 2017 scandal (2:20)
Ex-Astro McHugh: Pitchers didn't do right thing
Collin McHugh, a starter for the 2017 Astros, said the team's pitchers knew about the sign-stealing scheme and should've "been as brave in the moment" and said something to stop it. "I understand the anger," he said.
Red Sox sign RHP McHugh to a one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Collin McHugh to a one-year contract on Thursday and designated right-hander Hector Velazquez for assignment.
Why Chris Sale is disappointed but optimistic (1:52)
Red Sox ace Sale on flexor strain: 'It sucks'
Red Sox ace Chris Sale has a flexor strain in his pitching arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week.
Sale not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery (0:23)
Source: Sale not expected to have TJ surgery
While Chris Sale's elbow injury remains a concern for the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN that the left-hander is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 14 | 5 | .737 | - | W3 |
| Miami | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | W6 |
| New York | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3 | W1 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4 | W1 |
| Boston | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5 | W5 |
| Detroit | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | L1 |
| New York | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | W2 |
| Houston | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 6 | 11 | .353 | 7 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | .167 | 10.5 | L4 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9120th
Batting Average.24714th
On Base Percentage.32916th
Slugging Percentage.39019th
Earned Run Average4.6717th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5225th
BAA.27526th