BBTN: Alex Avila talks about his late-godfather Tommy Lasorda
Buster talks to 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila about his late-godfather Tommy Lasorda and the time they met at a diner in L.A. after he was called up to the big leagues.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
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Predictions and updates for every top remaining MLB free agent
Tired of waiting for free agency to heat up? We are too. So we asked our experts to weigh in on where the best available players will eventually sign.
Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
BBTN: Jesse Rogers on the Mets trading for Francisco Linder; Alex Avila on his godfather Tommy Lasorda; Hembo on position rankings
Jesse Rogers joins Buster to discuss Spring Training starting on schedule, Corey Kluber trying to prove that he’s healthy and the Mets trading for Francisco Lindor. Then, 12-year MLB veteran Alex Avila hops on to talk about his godfather Tommy Lasorda, staying patient in free agency, his outlook on another pandemic season and catching for Justin Verlander in Detroit. Later, Hembo quibbles with Buster’s top 10 position rankings.
Buster Olney's top 10s for 2021: Ranking MLB's best teams
The Mets made a huge splash and plenty of free agents remain, but for now, a pair of NL West rivals are clearly the two top teams in the sport.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Padres Pitching, Sell Josh Bell And Hash Browns
Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.
Hughes retires more than 2 years after last pitch
Phil Hughes has retired from baseball, more than two years after throwing his last pitch.
Twins reach deal with ex-Angels closer Robles
The Twins signed former Angels closer Hansel Robles to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Twins' Morse given Fishel Award by MLB
Minnesota Twins communications boss Dustin Morse has been awarded the Robert O. Fishel Award for Public Relations Excellence by Major League Baseball.
Twins' Baldelli to Cruz: 'Love to see you in spring'
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made a pretend pitch to free-agent DH Nelson Cruz, who has batted .308 with 57 home runs, 141 RBIs and a 1.020 OPS in 173 games over the past two seasons. "Nelson ... we'd love to see you in spring training," Baldelli said.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
The latest MLB offseason buzz Jeff Passan is hearing: Liam Hendriks, busy Blue Jays and more
The top closer available has no shortage of suitors, Toronto is exploring all options, and there's a surprise in the starting pitcher market.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
With Major League Baseball reducing the number of affiliated farm teams, here's a look at where things stand.
MLB Stock Watch: How all 30 teams stack up as the hot stove starts to simmer
With baseball's offseason set to begin in earnest, we rank each club's roster and look at what work needs to be done.
Reports: Twins, closer Rogers agree to $6M deal
The Minnesota Twins and closer Taylor Rogers agreed to terms Thursday on a $6 million, one-year contract, according to multiple reports.
Twins non-tender Rosario but open to FA talks
The Twins declined Wednesday to offer a 2021 contract to Eddie Rosario, who was eligible for a third year of arbitration that likely would have driven his salary over $10 million.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Avoiding Overreacting And New Situations
Eric and Tristan evaluate the recent news around the league, talk the value of 2020 production and answer your questions!
Mets finalize May's contract, cut reliever Shreve
The Mets finalized reliever Trevor May's two-year, $15.5M deal and declined to offer reliever Chasen Shreve a 2021 contract by Wednesday's deadline.
AL offseason checklists: What all 15 teams need to get done this winter
As an unpredictable offseason gets going, we look at the biggest issues facing each American League team.
Dodgers, Yanks part of ESPN's Opening Day slate
ESPN will showcase 19 teams during 11 season-opening games, including four on Opening Day, over the first week of the 2021 MLB season.
Landing Francisco Lindor: Ranking trade fits for Cleveland's star shortstop
The biggest buzz this offseason surrounds the potential trade of Francisco Lindor. We break down every team's chances of adding the Indians superstar.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB awards predictions
The top honors for 2020 have just been handed out, but we're already looking ahead to next year's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races.
MLB Awards Week: Freddie Freeman, Jose Abreu earn MVP honors
We weigh in on all the MLB hardware handed out this week to honor the best players, pitchers, top rookies and managers in both leagues.
Indians' Bieber unanimously wins AL Cy Young
Cleveland ace Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday after leading the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts.
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2021 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 |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs269Tied-18th
Batting Average.24218th
On Base Percentage.31520th
Slugging Percentage.42714th
Earned Run Average3.584th
Quality Starts0Tied-21st
WHIP1.204th
BAA.2327th