Indians lop off $30M, pass on Hand, Santanas
The Indians declined 2021 options on first baseman Carlos Santana ($17.5M), relief pitcher Brad Hand ($10M) and outfielder Domingo Santana ($5M) but decided to keep catcher Roberto Perez in the fold.
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Where does Dodgers-Rays rate among the best World Series ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics
The finale of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season goes up against the scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees of the past. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.
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.
Wait, is LeBron James now a Dodgers fan?
The Lakers star often called himself a Yankees fan, even rooting against his hometown Indians. But then the Indians were in the World Series and LeBron was there for them. Is he now wearing Dodger blue?
BBTN: Tim Kurjian on a terrific pair of game sevens and Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game
Tim Kurkjian joins Buster to discuss an exciting game seven between the Dodgers and the Braves, Mookie Betts’ brilliant defense, Dave Roberts leaving Julio UrÃas in for the 9th inning, the bright future for the Braves, Charlie Morton’s dominance in game seven against the Astros, Randy Arozarena winning the ALCS MVP, if the off days in the World Series advantages either team and the 2021 class of free agent shortstops (14:56). Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game and talks about the best World Series player of all time (33:28).
BBTN: Karl Ravech on emotion of Dodgers-Padres, the A’s coming back from the dead and Randy Arozarena’s tear. Plus, Bill Shaikin on fans in the stands for the World Series
Karl Ravech joins Buster Olney to discuss calling games on the radio for the first time since college, the emotion of Dodgers-Padres, the A’s coming back from the dead, Randy Arozarena’s tear, second-guessing Aaron Boone’s decision to platoon his pitchers in game two and Ian Anderson’s confidence (16:19). Later, The Los Angeles Times’ Bill Shaikin hops on to talk about the hunger for a title in L.A., MLB’s plan to allow fans in the stands at the World Series and the reorganization of the minor leagues (39:47).
Indians' Francona had surgeries during season
Indians manager Terry Francona revealed he underwent several surgeries in a four-day span and required an extended stay in intensive care while dealing with major health issues that sidelined him for most of the 2020 season.
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Indians expect manager Francona back for 2021
After he missed 48 games in 2020 due to health reasons, Terry Francona is expected to return to manage the Cleveland Indians in 2021, the team said Tuesday.
PTI: Lakers Take Command Over Heat
Tony Kornheiser and Frank Isola discuss the Lakers' dominant Game 1 win over the Heat, the Yankees' hitting prowess, defiance from the Astros, the pairing of Doc Rivers with the 76ers and much more.
ATH: Injuries To Miami's Star Players
Tony Reali and the national panel discuss doubtful Game 2 statuses for Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo, Carlos Correa's trolling, last night's marathon Yankees-Indians game and much more.
BBTN: Dan Shulman and Sarah Langs recap a marathon day of postseason action
Dan Shulman joins Buster to discuss a marathon day of baseball, a spectacular game between the Yankees and Indians, the competitive arrogance of the Rays, Carlos Correa embracing his inner villain, the Twins’ 18-straight playoff losses, and Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger going down for San Diego (13:50). Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on the A’s winner-take-all losing streak, the strikeouts in Reds-Braves and Minnesota’s postseason futility (33:29).
Yanks win longest 9-inning game in MLB history
It took the New York Yankees nearly five hours on the field, carried them from Wednesday to Thursday and September into October to complete the sweep.
Yankees outlast Indians as Urshela shines; Rays next in ALDS
Ups and downs all night long, between early raindrops & bad decisions by MLB. A gritty win for the Yankees, as Aaron Boone puts it up there with some of the best he's been a part of. We hear from Gio Urshela on where this game ranks for him. Problems that arose Wednesday night -- could they be a problem moving forward in the postseason? And a key word for a Yankees star -- average. (Not batting average, either.)
Yanks rally, beat Indians 10-9 to reach ALDS vs rival Rays
DJ LeMahieu's tiebreaking single in the ninth inning off Cleveland closer Brad Hand sent the New York Yankees into the AL Division Series with a wild 10-9 win over the Indians early Thursday in a rain-delayed Game 2 that started in September and ended...
Wild Card Wednesday Takeaways: Yankees outlast Indians; Astros, Rays sweep
New York knocked out Cleveland in a wild one, the Braves won in style, and the Twins and Jays are gone. Here's all the info on MLB's eight-game frenzy.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Game is scheduled to start at 7:50pm ET
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Grounds crew getting ready to put on the tarp. It was just announced that the start of the game is being delayed because of "incoming rain."
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Aaron Boone says that he is still leaning towards starting J.A. Happ, if there is a Game 3 in Cleveland tomorrow.
BBTN: The Yankees shell Shane Bieber
Buster Olney and Karl Ravech discuss the Yankees' romp over over Shane Bieber and the Indians.
BBTN: Karl Ravech recaps the first day of the postseason and Hembo previews the first round of NL series
Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss the Yankees shelling Shane Bieber, the Astros surviving against the Twins despite appearing to be on the ropes, Yuli Gurriel signing a one-year deal to stay in Houston, the Rays being the Rays making hitters miss and the White Sox impressing after limping into the playoffs (9:51). Plus, Hembo drops by to give his keys to each of the NL series (26:52).
MLB Playoffs Daily: Get ready for eight postseason games on one day!
With the National League side of the bracket starting up, every team in the 16-team field is in action. Here's what you need to know.
Yankees pound the Indians in Game 1; Cole fantastic
Game 1 couldn't have gone any better. Aaron Judge right out of the gate, and the offense kept coming. Why it was a statement -- and how the approach against the likely AL Cy Young winner was perfect. Gerrit Cole was what you hoped -- terrific. We discuss his most important moment in the game. Brett Gardner's impact continues to come on and off the field. A preview of Game 2 -- with Masahiro Tanaka and Carlos Carrasco. Will Gary Sanchez play? The answer is obvious.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Aaron Judge on Gerrit Cole's performance vs. Cleveland: "This is why we got him. We didn't get him to throw in April. We didn't get him to throw in May. We got him to throw in postseason baseball for the Yankees and that's what he did... When he got that type of intensity and that type of just being an animal out there. Just attacking hitters, doing his thing. That was fun to be a part of. Looking forward to more of it.
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2020 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | 24 | .600 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| Cleveland | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 26 | 34 | .433 | 10 | W1 |
| Detroit | 23 | 35 | .397 | 12 | L1 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.292nd
Quality Starts371st
WHIP1.112nd
BAA.2234th
Runs248Tied-24th
Batting Average.22823rd
On Base Percentage.31719th
Slugging Percentage.37226th