Sources: MLB proposal does little to sway players
MLB's first labor proposal since locking out players Dec. 2 did little to encourage players and heightened the likelihood of spring training being postponed, sources told ESPN on Thursday.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
5th in NL Cent
2 superstar shortstops, 30 teams: Ranking the best fits for Correa and Story
This year's historic crop of free-agent shortstops is down to a pair. Is either likely to land on your favorite team?
Tigers 1B coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49
Detroit Tigers first-base coach Kimera Bartee, who coached in the majors for five seasons after a six-year playing career, has died at the age of 49, the team announced.
Pirates take swing with Haines as hitting coach
The Pirates have hired Andy Haines as hitting coach and said Mike Rabelo will add third base coach to his job duties.
Dodgers at No. 30?! Ranking every MLB team by how much it has improved
With the hot stove on hold, we take a look at whose 2022 pennant hopes have risen -- and fallen -- the most so far this winter.
Hurdle rejoins Rockies as special assistant to GM
The Rockies are bringing former manager Clint Hurdle back to serve as a special assistant to GM Bill Schmidt.
Source: Pirates, C Perez agree on one-year deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent catcher Roberto Perez, a source tells ESPN.
Marlins get Stallings from Pirates in 4-player deal
The Pirates on Monday traded Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Marlins in exchange for pitcher Zach Thompson and prospects Kyle Nicolas and Connor Scott.
Reports: Pirates keep Tsutsugo with 1-year deal
The Pirates reportedly are bringing back first baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo.
Correa to the Tigers? Soto in D.C. for life? Bold offseason moves every MLB team should make
Here's what every MLB team should do this winter -- and they would if we were running things.
Bill Virdon, 2-time manager of year, dies at 90
Bill Virdon, the 1955 National League Rookie of the Year who later won Manager of the Year awards in both leagues, has died at the age of 90.
Scherzer to St. Louis? Stroman to Mets AND Yankees? Where MLB's top 25 free agents would land if money didn't matter
We imagine a world in which free agents picked a team not for the paycheck, but for their own happiness -- and for the good of the game.
From an A-plus to an F-minus: Grading bold season predictions for all 30 MLB teams
Remember what we said about your team going into the season? It's time to see what worked out, what didn't -- and what it means for 2022.
Which shortstop could get $300 million? Rankings and contract projections for top 50 MLB free agents
There's a lot of talent available in MLB free agency this offseason. How do the biggest stars stack up, and what can they expect to make?
Way-too-early 2022 MLB Power Rankings
The 2021 champions have just been crowned -- but we're already thinking ahead to next year.
Joey Cora out as Pirates third-base coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates have parted ways with third base coach Joey Cora, the team announced Saturday.
GM: Pirates planted 'seeds' to grow winning team
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington believes the franchise is starting to take the shape he envisioned when he took over two years ago.
Your squad isn't going to the MLB playoffs? The No. 1 offseason question for each eliminated team
October isn't in the cards, but there's still plenty of work to do. Here's what each non-playoff team needs to ask itself first.
Reynolds' four hits power Pirates to 8-6 win over Reds
— Bryan Reynolds had four hits, raising his batting average above .300, to help the Pittsburgh Pirates rally from a five-run deficit and beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-6 on Saturday night.
Tucker makes great grab, hits grand slam, Pirates beat Reds
— Pittsburgh second baseman Cole Tucker made a spectacular diving catch, then hit his first career grand slam to cap an eight-run rally in the eighth inning that sent the Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 9-2 on Friday night.
Steele cruises, Cubs send Pirates to 100th loss in 9-0 rout
— Justin Steele breezed through seven shutout innings and the Chicago Cubs scored six runs in the second inning Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh 9-0 and sending the Pirates to their 100th loss of the season.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand in the final week
Who is rising and falling with the end of the season mere days away?
Contreras 3 RBIs, Cubs beat Pirates, end 7-game losing skid
— Willson Contreras drove in all of the Cubs’ run as Chicago beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday night to end a seven-game losing streak.
Passan's early MLB free-agency tiers: Which stars are going to get paid this winter?
Yes, there's still a month of playoff baseball before the offseason begins. But we couldn't wait to look ahead at one of the deepest classes in years.
Pirates beat Cubs 8-6 as Chicago's skid reaches seven games
— Colin Moran hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates dealt the Cubs their seventh straight loss, rallying to beat Chicago 8-6 on Tuesday night.
2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 95 | 67 | .586 | - | L4 |
| St. Louis | 90 | 72 | .556 | 5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 83 | 79 | .512 | 12 | W1 |
| Chicago | 71 | 91 | .438 | 24 | W2 |
| Pittsburgh | 61 | 101 | .377 | 34 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.0828th
Quality Starts2522nd
WHIP1.4429th
BAA.26028th
Runs60930th
Batting Average.23625th
On Base Percentage.30923rd
Slugging Percentage.36430th