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.
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2020 Schedule
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BBTN: David Schoenfield and Hembo preview Game 6 of the World Series
David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss the consistent force of the Dodgers lineup, Blake Snell being pulled early if he gets into trouble, Dave Roberts’ pitching strategy, why Austin Barnes should start at catcher in game six, Manuel Margot being half an inch away from stealing home, layoffs in ticket offices and Tony LaRussa being rumored for the White Sox job (5:33). Later, Hembo drops by to talk about possible vindication for Clayton Kershaw and Snell’s magic number (21:40).
PTI: Titans Beat Bills
Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon discuss the Titans' impressive win on Tuesday Night Football, if the Dodgers can come back in the NLCS, Le'Veon Bell's ugly end with the Jets and much more.
Source: White Sox get OK to talk to La Russa
The White Sox have been given permission by the Angels to interview Tony La Russa for their managerial vacancy, a source confirmed to ESPN.
BBTN: David Schoenfield and Hembo on Monday's CLS games and the passing of Joe Morgan
David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss why Joe Morgan was the perfect player, the White Sox basically firing Rick Renteria and if they’d considering hiring A.J. Hinch, the Braves’ no longer middling pitching, the Dodgers’ bullpen, the Rays taking control of the series, and Jose Altuve’s defense (11:37). Plus, Hembo hops on to talk about Morgan having greatest two-year stretch of any modern infielder, and his takeaways from Monday’s games (29:17).
White Sox part ways with manager Renteria
The White Sox have parted ways with manager Rick Renteria, who led the team to its first playoff berth since 2008.
MLB offseason preview: What's next for teams that lost in the playoffs
We look at the top priorities for clubs that got an early start on their hot stove seasons.
White Sox's Anderson: Playoff bid 'just the start'
The White Sox's breakout season was stopped by a three-game loss at Oakland in the wild-card round. But it looks as if they have a bright future after ending a string of seven consecutive losing records with their first playoff appearance since 2008.
BBTN: Matt Vasgersian on the Padres' comeback, vintage Kershaw and his A's moving on. Plus, Todd Radom on Target Field
Matt Vasgersian joins Buster to discuss the Padres’ comeback win, how a homer in an empty ballpark plays differently, vintage Clayton Kershaw, Matt’s relief the A’s won an elimination game and calling two marathon playoff games in one day (11:55). Later, Todd Radom hops on to analyze a clip of Lou Gehrig “confirming” Babe Ruth called his shot, talk about Target field and administer the weekly quiz (34:36).
Wild Card Thursday Takeaways: Tatis, Padres come alive; Kershaw dominates
Fernando Tatis Jr. led a five-homer attack for San Diego, Clayton Kershaw was on top of his game, and the Braves and A's moved on to the next round.
Pinder delivers timely hit, A's advance in playoffs at last
The Oakland Athletics ended 14 years of postseason futility, riding Chad Pinder's go-ahead, two-run single in the fifth inning and repeated costly walks by Chicago's relievers to rally past the White Sox 6-4 on Thursday and win the decisive third game...
Wild Card Wednesday Takeaways: Yankees outlast Indians; Astros, Rays sweep
New York knocked out Cleveland in a wild one, the Braves won in style, and the Twins and Jays are gone. Here's all the info on MLB's eight-game frenzy.
White Sox's Jimenez exits Game 3 after double
The White Sox's Eloy Jimenez left Game 3 against the Athletics because of right foot discomfort following a double in his second at-bat.
BBTN: Dan Shulman and Sarah Langs recap a marathon day of postseason action
Dan Shulman joins Buster to discuss a marathon day of baseball, a spectacular game between the Yankees and Indians, the competitive arrogance of the Rays, Carlos Correa embracing his inner villain, the Twins’ 18-straight playoff losses, and Dinelson Lamet and Mike Clevinger going down for San Diego (13:50). Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game with notes on the A’s winner-take-all losing streak, the strikeouts in Reds-Braves and Minnesota’s postseason futility (33:29).
MLB Playoffs Daily: Five teams' seasons are on the line on Elimination Thursday
The Reds, Padres and Brewers all could be swept, while the A's and White Sox play a winner-take-all Game 3. Here's what you need to know.
A's hold off Abreu, White Sox 5-3, force series to Game 3
Marcus Semien and Khris Davis homered early and the Oakland Athletics held off Jose Abreu and the Chicago White Sox in the late innings for a 5-3 win Wednesday that sent their AL playoff series to a deciding Game 3.
The rise of Tim Anderson (2:31)
BBTN: Karl Ravech recaps the first day of the postseason and Hembo previews the first round of NL series
Karl Ravech joins Buster to discuss the Yankees shelling Shane Bieber, the Astros surviving against the Twins despite appearing to be on the ropes, Yuli Gurriel signing a one-year deal to stay in Houston, the Rays being the Rays making hitters miss and the White Sox impressing after limping into the playoffs (9:51). Plus, Hembo drops by to give his keys to each of the NL series (26:52).
MLB Playoffs Daily: Get ready for eight postseason games on one day!
With the National League side of the bracket starting up, every team in the 16-team field is in action. Here's what you need to know.
MLB Wild Card Tuesday Takeaways: Yankees blast Bieber; Astros extend Minnesota's misery
The MLB playoffs are underway! Here's what went down in each of Tuesday's four American League matchups.
Giolito dazzles, Abreu slugs White Sox past A's in opener
Lucas Giolito dazzled in his postseason debut, stymieing the Oakland Athletics through six perfect innings and sending the Chicago White Sox to a 4-1 victory in the opener of their best-of-three wild-card series Tuesday.
Jeff Passan's 20 questions as the MLB playoffs begin
What's the most likely upset? Can anybody beat the Dodgers? Which players should you expect to remember from this October? We answer all this and more.
BBTN: David Schoenfield and Hembo preview the first round series in the American League
David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss why the Red Sox would be crazy not to bring Alex Cora back, the duel between Shane Bieber and Gerrit Cole, Jesús Luzardo starting for the A’s in game one, the Blue Jays’ pitching strategy, and if the Twins can snap its 16-game postseason losing streak (7:36). Plus, Hembo drops by to give his keys to each of the AL series (26:52).
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2020 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 36 | 24 | .600 | - | L1 |
| Chicago | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | L1 |
| Cleveland | 35 | 25 | .583 | 1 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 26 | 34 | .433 | 10 | W1 |
| Detroit | 23 | 35 | .397 | 12 | L1 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs306Tied-5th
Batting Average.2616th
On Base Percentage.32612th
Slugging Percentage.4535th
Earned Run Average3.816th
Quality Starts0Tied-21st
WHIP1.2612th
BAA.2265th