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.
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2020 Schedule
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
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).
BBTN: Buster previews the NL East with the boots on the ground
It's NL East preview day! Buster talks Braves with MLB.com's Mark Bowman (3:26), Marlins with the Miami Herald's Jordan McPherson (11:31), Mets with SNY's Steve Gelbs (15:36), Phillies with The Philadelphia Inquirer Scott Lauber (23:47) and Nationals with The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli (33:23).
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.
Phillies ace Nola scratched from start due to flu
Phillies ace Aaron Nola was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Yankees due to the flu. Manager Joe Girardi said with an off day Wednesday, Nola may rejoin the team on Thursday.
Phillies looking to turn rotation into a strength
For the Philadelphia Phillies to compete in a tough division, they need better starting pitching. The team hopes it strengthened the top of the rotation by signing Zack Wheeler in addition to hiring Bryan Price as pitching coach.
Harper: Phils must step up, not just talk about it
Joe Girardi says he's fine with Bryce Harper facing high expectations in his second season with the Phillies. Harper, meanwhile, said the Phils have to step up their win total, not just talk about it, after going 81-81 in 2019.
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.
Phils' McCutchen won't be ready for Opening Day
The Phillies are eyeing an April return for outfielder Andrew McCutchen, who is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in early June last season.
Lawmakers push for Flood's enshrinement in HOF
Members of Congress are asking baseball's Hall of Fame to elect Curt Flood. Flood sacrificed his career to advocate for free agency.
Creators of original Phanatic upset with new look
The creators of the original Phillie Phanatic accused the Philadelphia Phillies of "an affront to our intellectual property rights and to Phillies fans everywhere" with the team's redesign of the 42-year-old mascot.
The Phillie Phanatic makeover has been revealed
The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot has a new look, and it was unveiled at the team's spring home opener on Sunday.
Makeover won't change Phillie Phanatic's antics
Amid a legal fight between the team and his creators, the Phillie Phanatic underwent an offseason makeover that was unveiled Sunday when the Phillies hosted the Pirates in Clearwater, Florida.
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
The Phillie Phanatic has gotten a spring training makeover
The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot has a new look, and it will be unveiled at the team's spring home opener on Sunday.
Neris, Phils agree to $4.6M deal, avoid arbitration
Reliever Hector Neris avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Philadelphia Phillies by agreeing to a $4.6 million, one-year contract on Thursday. Neris can earn an additional $1.2 million this year in performance bonuses.
Phillies win arbitration case against Realmuto
The Philadelphia Phillies won their arbitration case against All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto on Thursday, putting teams ahead of players 7-4 this year and ensuring clubs will finish with a winning record.
Girardi: Realmuto will return from arbitration focused
Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi expects catcher J.T. Realmuto to be back in spring training Thursday and does not believe there will be any fallout from his arbitration hearing in Arizona.
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
Runs119Tied-5th
Batting Average.2698th
On Base Percentage.3622nd
Slugging Percentage.4753rd
Earned Run Average4.3212th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.3717th
BAA.24917th