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
BBTN: Buster previews the AL West with folks who cover the teams
It's AL West preview day! Buster talks Astros with radio analyst Steve Sparks (4:17), Angels with ESPN's Alden Gonzalez (9:51), Athletics with the San Fransisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser (16:39), Mariners with The Seattle Times' Ryan Divish (23:43) and Rangers with the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant (30:04).
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)
Angels vigilant on virus with Barkley test pending
Charles Barkley, who felt ill and underwent a test for the coronavirus -- which is pending -- spent significant time with members of the Angels at spring training early last week in Arizona.
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.
Injury Updates And How To Draft A Winner In All Formats!
Eric and Tristan discuss fading all the injured Yankees before giving you the tips you need for your draft, no matter the format!
Angels RHP Canning (elbow) to miss start of year
Angels righty Griffin Canning will be reassessed in three to four weeks as he continues to get treatment for his ailing elbow.
Who's the best player in baseball this year? (3:17)
Sources: Angels ax visiting clubbie for aiding foes
The Angels have fired their visiting clubhouse manager for providing ball-doctoring substances to opposing pitchers, sources confirmed to ESPN. Brian Harkins provided a substance that consisted of a melted-down pine-tar solution and rosin, a source said.
Angels fire clubhouse manager after learning he helped opposing pitchers (0:41)
ESPN Daily: Shohei Ohtani's 2020 Comeback
Shohei Ohtani is one of the Angels' biggest stars, who, at the peak of his game, excels as both a pitcher and batter. Last season, Ohtani was only able to contribute at the plate, as his recovery from Tommy John surgery kept him off the mound. Will the 2020 season see Ohtani participate in both phases of the game, and why is that so unique in MLB? ESPN's Alden Gonzalez traces Ohtani's career and explains what makes him an exceptional talent.
Who could be this year's Nats? How all 30 teams stack up
In 2019, the Nationals were the latest team to come from a bit off the radar to win it all. We look at how they did it and who fits the profile for 2020.
Maddon reunites with Cubs: 'It's very comfortable'
Joe Maddon, now managing the Angels after guiding the Cubs to an elusive World Series championship in 2016, enjoyed a mini-reunion with his former team during a spring training exhibition Monday at Arizona's Sloan Park.
Maddon reminisces about time with the Cubs (1:49)
Whose tee shot was better: Trout or Bellinger? (0:28)
BBTN: How will the three-batter minimum effect in-game strategy?
Buster and David Schoenfield explore the strategies around the three-batter minimum for pitchers (2:51). Plus, why predicting the World Series champ is harder than you think, who might be this year's Washington Nationals and what's the latest on Aaron Judge. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to discuss Mike Trout checking in as the highest-paid player in baseball and Miguel Cabrera's outlook for the season (25:41).
'Only in spring training' stories: Driving to the wrong park, practicing in khakis and more
Before ESPN's All-Access games, we asked Mike Trout, Kris Bryant and others to share their favorite spring stories.
Mike Trout can hit a golf ball really, really far (0:18)
Go behind the scenes with ESPN's MLB All-Access games
Follow along for in-game interviews, miked-up players and other inside-the-ballpark features from four spring training games.
Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Texas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| LA Dodgers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | W2 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3 | L1 |
| Arizona | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4 | W4 |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs9815th
Batting Average.23722nd
On Base Percentage.31820th
Slugging Percentage.38621st
Earned Run Average5.0222nd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.4020th
BAA.25218th