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.
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91-71, 1st in NL Cent
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?
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.
Cards' Shildt edges Counsell as top NL manager
In his first full season at the helm, Mike Shildt led St. Louis to the National League Central crown, and on Tuesday, he was named the league's manager of the year, edging Milwaukee's Craig Counsell.
Cardinals bring back Wainwright on 1-year deal
Free-agent pitcher Adam Wainwright, who is coming off his best season since 2014, will be back for a 15th season with the Cardinals after agreeing to a one-year deal.
NL Central offseason preview: Cards, Cubs, Brewers all need refresh
St. Louis needs more pop despite adding Paul Goldschmidt, Chicago gets a new direction with David Ross and Milwaukee needs to bolster its rotation.
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?
Cardinals extend Shildt, prez Mozeliak, GM Girsch
The Cardinals have extended the contracts of manager Mike Shildt, president of baseball operations John Mozeliak and general manager Mike Girsch.
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.
Rockies 3B Arenado wins 7th straight Gold Glove
Rockies star Nolan Arenado won his seventh straight Gold Glove Award on Sunday, moving him into sole possession of fourth place among third basemen. The Diamondbacks had four Gold Glove winners on their team this season.
Harrelson, Shannon among Frick Award finalists
Former big league players Ken Harrelson and Mike Shannon are among the eight finalists for the Ford Frick Award for excellence in baseball broadcasting, presented annually by the Hall of Fame.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The 8 finalists for the HoF's 2020 Ford Frick excellence in baseball broadcasting award were announced Friday - Joe Castiglione, Jacques Doucet, Tom Hamilton, Ken Harrelson, Pat Hughes, Ned Martin, Mike Shannon & Dewayne Staats. More than 200 broadcasters were eligible for the award, to be announced Dec. 11 (awarded this & every 3rd year to team-specific announcers — the other 2 years' winners are "national voices" & "broadcast beginnings" historic figures).
Way-too-early 2020 Power Rankings: Can Nationals stay on top?
After a stunning World Series title, Washington faces some uncertainty this offseason. Will the Nats be No. 1 again or will the Astros or Dodgers take their place?
How the new dead ball is faking out players, fans and even cameramen
On the field and in the stands, how players and others react to MLB's newly juiceless baseballs off the bat tells a story.
BBTN: Nats Advance, Cole Wins Again, Hembo Knows
The Nationals advance to the franchise's first World Series and Jon Sciambi joins Buster to discuss how Washington overcame a sub-par bullpen to "obliterate" the Cardinals and if they'll match up better with the Yankees or Astros (10:12). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (28:05), Josh Reddick calls out Yankees fans (33:04) and ESPN's Marly Rivera on New York's bullpen issues and struggles against Gerrit Cole last night (34:34).
NLCS MVP Kendrick: 'Best time of my career'
MVP Howie Kendrick finished the four-game NLCS sweep hitting .333 with four doubles and four RBIs.
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
Nationals! World Series bound.
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
The Nationals have advanced to the World Series.
Wild-card Nationals head to World Series with sweep of Cards
Washington is heading to the World Series for the first time in 86 years after the wild-card Nationals used a seven-run first inning and Patrick Corbin's 12-strikeout performance to hold on and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 Tuesday night for a...
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
The 2019 National League champion Washington Nationals
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 91 | 71 | .562 | - | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 89 | 73 | .549 | 2 | L3 |
| Chicago | 84 | 78 | .519 | 7 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 75 | 87 | .463 | 16 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 69 | 93 | .426 | 22 | L2 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.805th
Quality Starts0Tied-27th
WHIP0.212nd
BAA.1911st
Runs76419th
Batting Average.24523rd
On Base Percentage.32414th
Slugging Percentage.41523rd