Lindor AND Springer to the Mets? Ozuna to the Astros? Offseason predictions for all 30 MLB teams
We look at what every team could do -- and what we think they will do -- as baseball's offseason starts to get going.
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From silver linings to historically awesome: One great 2020 moment for all 30 MLB teams
Instead of judging a team's success -- or failure -- based on a shortened season, Sam Miller lists one positive memory each club can hold on to this winter.
Honus Wagner card sells for record $1.4 million
A Honus Wagner baseball card sold for more than $1.4 million, a record for the rare T-206 card of the Pittsburgh Pirates great.
Pirates DFA Burdi after righty had Tommy John
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated reliever Nick Burdi just weeks after the hard-throwing right-hander underwent Tommy John on his right elbow for the second time.
Pirates' Archer free agent after option declined
The Pittsburgh Pirates made Chris Archer a free agent on Saturday by declining his $11 million option for 2021. Archer went 6-12 with a 4.92 ERA in 33 starts with the Pirates.
Which World Series is the best ever? We rank all 116 Fall Classics
The finale of the pandemic-shortened 2020 season goes up against the scandals, scapegoats, superstars and, yes, the Yankees of the past. Sam Miller judges every October since 1903.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB Power Rankings: What's next for Dodgers, Rays and all 30 teams
Sure, the 2020 season just ended. No, we haven't a clue how the offseason will play out. We're ranking all 30 MLB teams for next year anyway.
Cervelli announces retirement after 13 seasons
Catcher Francisco Cervelli announced his retirement in an Instagram post Saturday.
Indians rally for 8-6 win over Pirates, could host playoffs
The Cleveland Indians could be staying home for the first round of the postseason.
Indians' playoff positioning hurt by 8-0 loss to Pirates
The Cleveland Indians suffered a setback in their bid to host a first-round playoff series, losing 8-0 to Joe Musgrove and the major league-worst Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
Indians rally for 4-3 win, keep AL Central title hopes alive
Cesar Hernandez ripped an RBI double into the right-field corner with two outs in the ninth inning as Cleveland rallied for its third walk-off win in four days, a 4-3 victory Friday night over the Pittsburgh Pirates that kept the Indians' hopes alive...
Hispanic Heritage Month: Roberto Clemente tops list of baseball's legendary Latino faces
Baseball's complicated Latino history began to emerge from the shadows with the arrival of Roberto Clemente, who highlights our list of 15 legendary players who have left their mark.
Kuhl goes 7 sharp innings as Pirates blank slumping Cubs 7-0
Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds had home runs among their three hits each Thursday in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs.
Pirates cool off Hendricks, slip past playoff-bound Cubs 2-1
Adam Frazier and Ke'Bryan Hayes led off the bottom of the first inning with back-to-back homers off Kyle Hendricks, giving the Pittsburgh Pirates all the offense they'd need to slip by the playoff-bound Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Stallings HR in 9th, Pirates slow Cubs' drive in NL Central
Jacob Stallings hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates stalled the Chicago Cubs' bid to win the NL Central with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.
Pirates prospect Cruz in custody after fatal crash
According to a police report, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Oneil Cruz was driving after curfew when he struck a motorcycle in front of him with three people aboard.
Lester cruises, Schwarber responds as Cubs top Pirates 5-0
Jon Lester scattered four hits over six innings and the Chicago Cubs inched closer to their first NL Central title since 2017 with a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
MLB Power Rankings: The 2020 MVP for all 30 teams
With the Yankees reclaiming a spot in our top five, we look at each team's most valuable player for this most unusual season.
2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 26 | .567 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 30 | 28 | .517 | 3 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 29 | 31 | .483 | 5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 41 | .317 | 15 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.6819th
Quality Starts9Tied-17th
WHIP1.3618th
BAA.23510th
Runs21930th
Batting Average.22028th
On Base Percentage.28430th
Slugging Percentage.35730th