State of the AL East: Yankees or Rays? How good are the Red Sox and Blue Jays?
After an eventful offseason changed the landscape of the division, we debate how the teams vying to take Tampa Bay's crown measure up.
2021 Schedule
@ Yankees
vs Phillies
vs Pirates- @ Yankees
Spring Training
2021 Schedule
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
According to the Yankees game notes, Jordan Montgomery will pitch tomorrow against the Orioles (vs. John Means) and Corey Kluber will make his spring debut in pinstripes Wednesday night vs. Toronto.
The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.
Jays reacquire LHP Bergen from D-backs for cash
The Blue Jays reacquired left-hander Travis Bergen from the Diamondbacks for cash on Sunday. Toronto also placed right-hander Patrick Murphy on the 60-day injured list with a sprained right shoulder.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Giancarlo Stanton and Brett Gardner will not be playing tomorrow against the Tigers, per manager Aaron Boone (neither will Aaron Judge.) Boone said Gardner and Stanton will play Wednesday night (also vs. TOR) Jay Bruce will make his Yankees spring debut tomorrow.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Welcome back fans!
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Baseball is back! (And fans too!) Steinbrenner Field is sold out today at about 25% capacity (around 2,500). Yankees will play in front of fans for the first time since March 12, 2020.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Yankees lineup against the Blue Jays today.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Good morning from Steinbrenner Field! Yankees vs. Blue Jays this afternoon to start the 2021 Grapefruit League season. Yankees will play in front of fans (close to 3,000) for the first time since March 12, 2020.
MLB Stock Watch: First look at win projections, playoff odds and more
Here's how we rank baseball's 30 teams as spring training games begin.
Vlad Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss
Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has worked aggressively on his conditioning, and says he's lost 42 pounds since last July.
William Weinbaum ESPN
With Wed.'s announcement of an Atlantic Lg. team in Charleston (an ex-M's affil), the 4 West Virginia MiLB teams are newly placed for 2021, with Princeton (ex-Rays affil) & Bluefield (ex-Jays affil) in the new collegiate wood bat Appalachian Lg. & Morgantown (ex-Pitt affil) in the new MLB Draft Lg. for top prospects. "I am thrilled that baseball will rightfully be back in Charleston," Sen. Shelley Capito said Wed., adding, "America's pastime is West Virginia's, too."
Ranking the top 10 MLB prospects for every American League team
Which AL teams have the most talent making its way toward the majors? We rank the top 10 (and beyond) in each system.
Jays to start season in Florida due to COVID-19
— The Blue Jays expect to split the home portion of this year's regular-schedule among their spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida, their Triple-A ballpark in Buffalo, New York, and the Rogers Center in Toronto.
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
Everyone is looking at up at the Rays on this year's list, but Tampa Bay isn't the only system loaded with talent.
Reports: Jays' first 2 homestands in Dunedin, Fla.
The Toronto Blue Jays will play their first two homestands of the regular season at their spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, because of Canadian government restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, according to multiple reports.
The biggest storyline to watch on all 30 MLB teams as spring training begins
Baseball is back! Here's the key topic in every camp as players report across Florida and Arizona.
Brewers get OF Fisher from Jays for cash, PTBNL
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired outfielder Derek Fisher from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash and a player to be named.
One 2021 breakout prospect for all 30 MLB teams
They didn't make our top 100, but these players could shoot up prospect lists in the coming season.
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: The best No. 1 since Mike Trout and Bryce Harper
Here's how baseball's stars of tomorrow stack up as the sport returns to a full season.
Blue Jays agree to minors deal with IF Panik
Joe Panik has agreed to stay with the Blue Jays on a minor league deal that will pay him $1.85 million in base salary if he makes the team, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
Here's a look at where things stand now that Major League Baseball has officially announced its 120-team minor league alignment.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Infielder Joe Panik and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a minor league deal, a source tells ESPN. If he makes the team, he'll have a base salary of $1.85 million and can make another $400,000 in incentives.
Blue Jays sign reliever Phelps to 1-year deal
Right-handed reliever David Phelps will be joining the Blue Jays for a second time in three seasons, signing a one-year deal with the team.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting rotation rankings
With more free-agent arms still available, here's how baseball's 30 starting staffs stack up today.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Miami | 2 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W2 |
| Atlanta | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Detroit | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | L1 |
| New York | 2 | 1 | .667 | 0.5 | W2 |
| New York | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 1 | .500 | 1 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Boston | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Houston | 1 | 2 | .333 | 1.5 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 0 | .000 | 1 | - |
| Washington | 0 | 1 | .000 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Baltimore | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2 | L2 |
| Philadelphia | 0 | 2 | .000 | 2 | L2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.219th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP0.642nd
BAA.1513rd
Runs8Tied-14th
Batting Average.25013th
On Base Percentage.32220th
Slugging Percentage.38516th