Mookie Betts to the Reds (or White Sox) and more winter meetings trades we want to see
Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
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2019 Schedule
106-56, 1st in NL West
William Weinbaum ESPN
The Twins announced plans Wed. to increase the length & height of Target Field's safety netting, becoming the 14th team to install or commit to extensions since a toddler's 5/29 head injury on a foul liner in Houston. They join the Astros, Braves, Brewers, Chisox, D-backs, Dodgers, Jays, Nats, O's, Phils, Pirates, Rangers & Royals.
BBTN: Where Will The Top Free Agents Land?
With the MLB Hot Stove already cookin', Buster and Bob Nightengale discuss possible landing spots for the biggest names left in free agency. Plus, a special offseason "Hembo Knows" (22:13) and some Bleacher Tweets with a Texas twist (33:21).
One blockbuster move for all 30 MLB teams
Kris Bryant to Cincy? Anthony Rendon on the Rangers? We dream up a major hot stove splash for every squad.
MLB executives: Rendon will be 1st big signing
Some baseball executives believe that Anthony Rendon will be the first high-profile free agent to sign.
Barnes, Alexander reach deals with Dodgers
Catcher Austin Barnes agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers, who also reached an $875,000 deal with left-hander Scott Alexander on Monday. Los Angeles failed to offer a 2020 contract to right-hander Yimi Garcia.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Dodgers have non-tendered RHRP Yimi Garcia, who was actually pretty darn good last season (albeit in mostly low-leverage situations): 3.61 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 66 SO, 14 BB, 62 1/3 IP.
The MLB genie: One wish for fans of all 30 teams ... with a catch
If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
Bellinger 1st Dodger to win NL MVP since 2014
Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out 2018 winner Christian Yelich, who finished second in voting, and third-place Anthony Rendon.
Bellinger: Winning MVP 'means everything' (1:43)
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Cody Bellinger won the NL MVP, taking 19 of 30 first-place votes. Christian Yelich had a slightly better offensive season, but Bellinger was close enough and was also elite defensively. He's the first Dodgers position player to win MVP since Kirk Gibson in 1988.
Awards Week review: Why Trout, Bellinger took home MVP honors
Here's a breakdown on all the winners -- from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young and MVP -- why they won and what it all means.
How the top four MVP finishers unlocked their home run power
Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, Mike Trout and Christian Yelich weren't always big home run hitters. Here's how they flipped the switch.
Dodgers president reacts to Astros' cheating allegations (1:22)
NL West offseason preview: Will anyone challenge Dodgers' division dynasty?
While L.A. ponders what's next after another postseason disappointment, rivals are assembling talent to challenge its dominance.
2019-20 MLB free agent class superlatives: The player most likely to ...
Gerrit Cole might get a historic deal, but which available starter could be a steal? And which slugger could put a team over the top?
The good, the bad ... and the Tigers: Ranking all 30 MLB teams based on their 2019 goals
Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
Hader, Urias make cut for arbitration; Garcia out
Milwaukee closer Josh Hader and Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias made the list of 23 "Super 2s" who are eligible for salary arbitration, while the Marlins' Jarlin Garcia and Diamondbacks' Luke Weaver just missed.
Another slow winter? Rendon or Cole? Mookie on the move? Passan's 20 hot stove questions
Free agency is officially underway! Here's why things will (or won't) move faster, and the names you'll be hearing most.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The HoF announced Mon. that 9 former players and pioneering union leader Marvin Miller are on its "Modern Baseball Era" (1970-87) ballot to be voted on 12/8 by a 16-member committee. Dwight Evans, Steve Garvey, Tommy John, Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson, Dale Murphy, Dave Parker, Ted Simmons and Lou Whitaker are the players. 75% of votes are required for election.
Where will Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon land? (2:31)
Bellinger reflects on winning NL Gold Glove for right field (0:33)
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2019 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 106 | 56 | .654 | - | W7 |
| Arizona | 85 | 77 | .525 | 21 | W5 |
| San Francisco | 77 | 85 | .475 | 29 | L3 |
| Colorado | 71 | 91 | .438 | 35 | W3 |
| San Diego | 70 | 92 | .432 | 36 | L6 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8865th
Batting Average.25710th
On Base Percentage.3385th
Slugging Percentage.4724th
Earned Run Average3.371st
Quality Starts805th
WHIP1.105th
BAA.2233rd