Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
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Should the Chicago Cubs trade Willson Contreras and Kris Bryant -- and who should deal for them?
A pair of Chicago sluggers could be the next big names on the move this winter. If they go, these are the best fits to land them.
The Undefeated: How Ray Halbritter's rise helped the fight against Native American mascots in sports
What's next for the Change the Mascot movement?
KJZ Hour 3: Mets land a Big Fish
Keyshawn Johnson, Jay Williams, and Zubin Mehenti begin hour three talking about the big trade in the MLB. The Mets and Indians traded a prized player and we have Tony Rizzo and Dave Rothenberg join to discuss the temp of both cities after the deal. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give us some locks for the upcoming weekend.
ESPN Daily: Lindor’s impact on Mets
With the 2021 baseball season still months away, the Cleveland Indians dealt two of their stars, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, to the New York Mets in a blockbuster deal. Could this be the hope Mets fans are looking for? Buster Olney joins the show to explain how the trade went down. Then Atlanta Dream forward Elizabeth Williams reflects on the Georgia race for US Senate, and Raphael Warnock’s defeat of Dream co-owner Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
Olney: 10 ways the Francisco Lindor trade changes MLB
The winter's biggest blockbuster not only bolsters New York's lineup, it sets dominoes in motion across baseball.
Mets land Francisco Lindor: Grading the trade, what's next for both teams and more
New York made its first big strike of the Steve Cohen era, acquiring Cleveland's superstar shortstop in a blockbuster swap. Here's who won the deal -- and what each team should do from here.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Ranking Lindor, Carrasco's Potential And Value In Cleveland
Eric is shifting Francisco Lindor in his rankings: which direction and how much of a move? He and Tristan discuss Lindor's new value, Carlos Carassco's tempting ceiling and what's left in Cleveland.
Mets acquire Lindor, Carrasco in blockbuster deal
The New York Mets have acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from the Cleveland Indians in a blockbuster trade.
Passan: Lindor trade shows Mets are all-in on winning championship (2:21)
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The New York Mets are deep into talks on a deal to acquire Francisco Lindor from the Cleveland Indians, sources tell ESPN. If the Francisco Lindor-to-the-Mets deal is completed as expected, shortstop Andres Gimenez would be part of the package going back to the Cleveland Indians, sources tell ESPN.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Indians, reliever Wittgren avoid arbitration
The Cleveland Indians and right-handed reliever Nick Wittgren agreed to a one-year, $2 million contract for the 2021 season to avoid arbitration.
MLB hot stove survey: Who will spend big? Will Lindor or Bryant get dealt? GMs, insiders weigh in
While we wait for baseball's offseason to pick up, we asked around the game for answers on big free agents and next season's pressing questions.
BBTN: Schoenfield on the MLB's recognition of the Negro League, Sarah Langs on Curt Schilling's HOF chances, Adam Ottavino on the photos he took turn the pandemic season
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Negro League’s recognition by MLB, Cleveland officially dropping the “Indians” nickname, the Mets, Phillies and Ranges hiring new GMs, standout moves from the offseason thus far and the continued labor strife. Then, Sarah Langs gets into Curt Schilling likely falling short of the Hall of Fame, Ke'Bryan Hayes’ under-the-radar season and another astounding Juan Soto stat. Later, Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino talks about his published photos from the pandemic-shortened season, his favorite pictures and D.J. LeMahieu.
Ex-All-Star Vizquel accused of domestic violence
The Athletic is reporting that former star shortstop Omar Vizquel has been accused of domestic abuse by his wife.
FiveThirtyEight: The Secret To Winning Is Not To Play
We start with some MLB news.
The Right Time: 'Cramps', Josh Allen, Keyontae Johnson, the Cleveland 'whatevers', finale of 'Baseline'
Bomani discusses the heroics of Lamar Jackson under pressure (of a different kind), and relates it to the incorrect assumption that he “has it out” for Josh Allen (1:05). Plus, Keyontae Johnson’s scary situation at Florida and why it is the “most important” thing happening in sports right now (26:06), Cleveland’s baseball team (not really) changing its name (35:56) as well as the finale of our Baseline series on the preps-to-pros pipeline of basketball with ESPN’s Myron Medcalf (45:03). He gets the final word on whether or not players are getting “used” by the system and what the NCAA is doing to try and keep elite players from “skipping” them as a stop on the way to the NBA.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
USC hitting their stride and power in the media
What You Need to Know about Sarah Fuller and the Cleveland baseball team. USC is having a classic year; can they get some respect. MNF's Louis Riddick was Scott's former teammate in college; the guys talk about how praise from a media member (Riddick) can influence a coach's career. Scott is thinking of joining a fantasy basketball league, LZ reacts and Monday Afternoon QB.
Owner: Indians to keep name through '21 season
Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan says the team will play and be branded as the Indians for the 2021 season and that the franchise will not take an interim name, like the NFL's Washington Football Team.
What you need to know about the Cleveland Indians' name change
When will Cleveland's baseball team have a new nickname? And what might it be?
Hahn: The Nets will be fun
Rex Ryan joins the show for his weekly spot. Plus, more Nets talk on Audio Files.
Passan: Why Cleveland's name change is a half-century overdue
As the Cleveland baseball team drops the nickname it has had since 1915, Jeff Passan examines what led to the decision.
Will Cleveland be the last MLB team to drop nickname? (0:40)
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2021 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 |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs248Tied-24th
Batting Average.22823rd
On Base Percentage.31719th
Slugging Percentage.37226th
Earned Run Average3.292nd
Quality Starts371st
WHIP1.112nd
BAA.2234th