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.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
Cox, ex-Red Sox with hits in 1st 6 at-bats, dies
Ted Cox, who made his major league debut for the Red Sox on Sept. 18, 1977, and proceeded to collect hits in his first six at bats, died Wednesday at age 65.
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).
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.
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).
McHugh regrets not being 'brave' during Astros' 2017 scandal (2:20)
Ex-Astro McHugh: Pitchers didn't do right thing
Collin McHugh, a starter for the 2017 Astros, said the team's pitchers knew about the sign-stealing scheme and should've "been as brave in the moment" and said something to stop it. "I understand the anger," he said.
Red Sox sign RHP McHugh to a one-year deal
The Boston Red Sox signed right-hander Collin McHugh to a one-year contract on Thursday and designated right-hander Hector Velazquez for assignment.
Why Chris Sale is disappointed but optimistic (1:52)
Red Sox ace Sale on flexor strain: 'It sucks'
Red Sox ace Chris Sale has a flexor strain in his pitching arm and will be shut down from throwing for a week.
Sale not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery (0:23)
Source: Sale not expected to have TJ surgery
While Chris Sale's elbow injury remains a concern for the Red Sox, a source confirmed to ESPN that the left-hander is not expected to undergo Tommy John surgery.
Roenicke provides update on Sale's elbow injury (1:05)
BBTN: A-Rod's take on the Astros, Yelich's new deal and coronavirus awareness around MLB
A-Rod shares his thoughts on the Astros, Chris Sale is trending toward Tommy John surgery, and Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton won't be ready to start the season. Buster and Tim Kurkjian hit on all of that (5:16), plus, Christian Yelich is working toward an extension with the Brewers and baseball has started to buzz about coronavirus. Later, Todd Radom joins the pod to talk about Citi Field and for a quiz (18:07).
Injured Red Sox/Yankees, Spring Stats Signaling Success And LABR Recaps
Eric and Tristan adjust their ranks for the big name injuries, discuss the spring trends they are buying and breakdown their LABR "only" drafts.
A-Rod: Fans are upset by Astros' lack of remorse (2:01)
Red Sox ace Sale undergoes MRI on sore elbow
Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale, who will start the season on the injured list, is having an MRI for elbow soreness after throwing to batters Sunday for the first time since August.
BBTN: Buster previews the AL East with the boots on the ground
It's AL East preview day! Buster talks Baltimore Orioles with MASN's Roch Kubatko (6:43), Boston Red Sox with the Boston Globe's Alex Speier (13:43), New York Yankees with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (19:41), Tampa Bay Rays with the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin (25:44) and Toronto Blue Jays with the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (32:58).
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
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9120th
Batting Average.24714th
On Base Percentage.32916th
Slugging Percentage.39019th
Earned Run Average4.6717th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5225th
BAA.27526th