The best pitching performance ever for all 30 teams
From 20-strikeout outings to unforgettable no-nos, we look at the best gem ever thrown by each franchise and try to predict who could top it.
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BBTN: Buster talks to Jason Grimsley about a story with a corked bat, flash light and ceiling tiles
Jason Grimsley pulled off a Mission Impossible-style heist for teammate Albert Bell. He recounts the tale with Buster and the two reveal the previously unknown role played by commissioner Bud Selig (2:28). Plus, Todd Radom on Citizens Bank Park and this week's quiz (23:33).
The best behind-the-scenes MLB moments we ever saw
Our reporters take you inside the dugouts and clubhouses with their favorite stories away from the limelight.
Could a 32-game schedule be MLB's best solution? (3:13)
Web gems and then some: The best defensive plays we ever saw
From home run robberies to infield artistry, our baseball reporters recall their favorite displays of golden glove work.
Today-would-have-been-Opening Day MLB Power Rankings
Unfortunately there is no action on the field, but we're still sizing up where all 30 teams stand on the day they would have been playing ball.
An ode to the 2020 MLB season (1:51)
BBTN: Bill Ripken on avoiding robo-umps, launch angle and his dad's unorthodox use of a drill
Bill Ripken joins Buster to talk about his new book "State Of Play: The Old School Guide To New School Baseball." Bill talks about his plan to avoid robot umpires, why the term launch angle drives him nuts, Cal Ripken Jr.'s "special healing powers" and power drills as a medical device in the Ripken household (3:41).
The best home runs we ever saw: Rocking Wrigley, Game 7 drama and Bat Night fun
In the first of a weeklong series focusing on a different baseball theme each day, we asked our MLB reporters for their best long-ball story. Here's what they chose.
Could MLB implement an NCAA-like tournament this season? (1:33)
Rajai Davis' homer ties Game 7 in 2016 WS (0:51)
Ten MLB players to follow on social media during the coronavirus shutdown
From Twitter to Twitch, these players are providing a window -- often silly, sometimes serious -- into an unprecedented time in baseball history.
Indians paying minor leaguers, closing complex
With no end to the coronavirus shutdown in sight and no certainty about baseball's return this season, the Indians will continue to pay minor league players their weekly stipends to help offset any hardship during the hiatus.
BBTN: Buster and Boog discuss baseball movies and books to consumer in self-isolation
Boog Sciambi dissects Buster's lists of top baseball movies and books to consume in self-isolation, and the guys discuss which classic games you should check out on YouTube (1:55).
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.
Reds' Bauer stages wiffle ball game for charity
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer staged a wiffle ball game for charity Saturday night in Arizona.
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
Indians: Tried to extend Lindor but fell short
Team president Chris Antonetti says the Indians and Francisco Lindor's reps worked for months and tried "creative concepts" to strike a deal but fell short.
Indians' Carrasco shut down with elbow issue
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco will be shut down for a few days with elbow inflammation, but he has no structural damage.
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?
BBTN: Buster previews the AL Central
It's AL Central preview day! Buster talks White Sox with play-by-play voice Jason Benetti (5:17), Indians with MLB.com's Mandy Bell (9:44), Tigers with MLB.com's Jason Beck (16:39), Royals with the Kansas City Star's Lynn Worthy (21:43) and Twins with the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Patrick Reusse (27:40).
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.
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2020 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Detroit | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.764th
Quality Starts814th
WHIP1.228th
BAA.2406th
Runs769Tied-15th
Batting Average.25015th
On Base Percentage.32316th
Slugging Percentage.43214th