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
Ozzie Albies does it all on the diamond (1:00)
Mookie, Javy or Ohtani? Our ultimate MLB sandlot baseball draft picks
Trevor Bauer and other major leaguers are looking to start a pickup game -- and we'll take any baseball we can get right now -- so we chimed in with our top choices for a sandlot hardball showdown.
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
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.
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).
BBTN: Buster previews the NL East with the boots on the ground
It's NL East preview day! Buster talks Braves with MLB.com's Mark Bowman (3:26), Marlins with the Miami Herald's Jordan McPherson (11:31), Mets with SNY's Steve Gelbs (15:36), Phillies with The Philadelphia Inquirer Scott Lauber (23:47) and Nationals with The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli (33:23).
BBTN: King Felix in Atlanta, Gerrit Cole looks like Gerrit Cole and how Barry Bonds blew it
The Braves are taking a flyer on Felix Hernandez, while Gerrit Cole is looking like Gerrit Cole. Buster talks to David Schoenfield about all of that (3:29), plus, the Rays' experimenting with a four-man outfield, Blake Snell returning, the impact of coronavirus on baseball coverage and Barry Bonds' comments on MLB giving him a "death sentence." Later, Todd Radom hops on to discuss Nationals Park for to deliver the weekly quiz (25:26).
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.
Will joining the Braves turn Felix Hernandez back into King Felix?
The former Mariners great is hoping an Atlanta reincarnation can give his career new life -- and maybe earn him his first playoff appearance.
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Is there any life left in Felix Hernandez? He pitched well on Monday night against a Red Sox lineup that could be described as their "B" team, allowing one run with six K's in five innings. He's allowed three runs in 13.2 spring innings and continues to give himself a chance to make the Atlanta rotation, which has two openings with Cole Hamels sidelined.
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).
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Yankees vs Braves
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
The Rays are experimenting with some 4-man outfields today against the Braves. Against Ozzie Albies with two outs and a runner on first, they have four outfielders AND a shift, so the left side is entirely open. Albies pulled back on a first-pitch bunt and eventually struck out against Joe Ryan.
Who are the playoff locks in the MLB? (2:43)
David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer
Austin Riley homered earlier off Eduardo Rodriguez and now draws a walk off Matt Barnes. It may be the walk that is more impressive, however, if we're looking ahead to Riley's potential impact on the 2020 Braves. Against RHP in 2019 he drew just eight walks in 223 PAs while striking out 80 times. He has to improve his approach and discipline against right-handers to tap into his raw power.
For the Braves, it's World Series or bust (1:44)
The moments that made Chipper a HOFer (0:45)
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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
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.264th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.2912th
BAA.2285th
Runs79Tied-24th
Batting Average.21929th
On Base Percentage.28930th
Slugging Percentage.33129th