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)
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.
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:
Pirates sanitize facility amid coronavirus caution
A sanitation team conducted a deep clean of the Pirates' spring training facility in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday morning out of "an overabundance of caution" after a man in Manatee County tested positive for coronavirus.
Pirates pitcher Brault has strained left shoulder
Pittsburgh pitcher Steven Brault has a strained left shoulder and will be evaluated in two weeks, the Pirates said Monday.
BBTN: How will the three-batter minimum effect in-game strategy?
Buster and David Schoenfield explore the strategies around the three-batter minimum for pitchers (2:51). Plus, why predicting the World Series champ is harder than you think, who might be this year's Washington Nationals and what's the latest on Aaron Judge. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to discuss Mike Trout checking in as the highest-paid player in baseball and Miguel Cabrera's outlook for the season (25:41).
Archer scratched from start with neck tightness
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole due to neck tightness.
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.
Pirates' Reyes suspended for positive PED test
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes was suspended 80 games on Wednesday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole's first Grapefruit League start will be five days from now, which would be Monday, Feb. 24. at Steinbrenner Field vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.
One stat that will shape 2020 for each National League team
Can Christian Yelich match his OPS from last year? Will Manny Machado improve his WAR in Year 2 with the Padres? We play the NL numbers game.
Shelton: Kela to open season as Pirates' closer
Keone Kela will be the Pirates' closer to open the season, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday.
Sources: Pirates add Dyson to help fill void in CF
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Jarrod Dyson, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.
One thing to watch for all 30 teams as spring training begins
As players start reporting to spring training this week, the fans of every team have something or somebody to focus on.
Love it or hate it? The proposal to shake up the MLB playoffs
Adding four teams? Picking opponents? Our experts weigh in on possible changes to the postseason, and they suggest a few fixes.
Why Julio Rodriguez and Oneil Cruz are MLB prospects on the rise (1:54)
Pirates agree to minor-league deal with Holland
The Pirates have signed left-hander Derek Holland, who pitched for the Giants and Cubs last season, to a minor-league deal, according to sources.
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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
Runs8223rd
Batting Average.24317th
On Base Percentage.32817th
Slugging Percentage.40716th
Earned Run Average6.0929th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5528th
BAA.26722nd