The biggest one-hit wonders for every American League team
From "The Bird" to "The Hammer" and the original Baby Bomber, we tell the stories of stars who burned bright but flamed out, having a brief time in the spotlight.
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Orioles' Davis expects to return to spring form
Coming off three frustrating seasons, Orioles slugger Chris Davis was having a strong spring training until the coronavirus pandemic brought things to a standstill. He said Tuesday he's confident he'll return strong whenever baseball resumes.
BBTN: Buster talks to Kyle Peterson and Sarah Langs about the changes to the MLB Draft
Kyle Peterson joins Buster to discuss the major changes to the MLB Draft including the hard decisions college baseball players and coaches have to make in this time of uncertainty, the $20,000 cap on signing bonuses for undrafted players, teams that might look to save money by dumping players and what Kyle would do to help increase interest in baseball (1:40). Later, Sarah Langs hops on to talk about which players might've never made the big leagues under the new draft format and how players on short-term deals are likely to be hurt the most by teams looking to cut payroll (28:20).
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.
Could a 32-game schedule be MLB's best solution? (3:13)
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.
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).
Kiley McDaniel's MLB farm system rankings for all 30 teams
Wander Franco is just the tip of the iceberg for the Rays' system, but other organizations have their share of high-end prospects too. How does your team rank?
Could MLB implement an NCAA-like tournament this season? (1:33)
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.
Teixeira details why players are frustrated with MLB (1:43)
BBTN: Buster and Karl Ravech discuss a historic day as MLB suspends the start of the season
MLB suspends the start of the season. Buster and Karl Ravech talk about a historic day in baseball (3:02). Later, Hembo drops by to lighten the mood as the guys talk biggest home runs, golf-foursomes and what they're most looking forward to when the season starts (19:08).
Mancini has malignant tumor removed from colon
Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini underwent successful surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his colon, the team announced Thursday.
Kiley McDaniel's American League team-by-team top prospect rankings
How much depth do the Rays have behind Wander Franco? Is there any hope for the Orioles? We break down the AL.
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?
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.
BBTN: Buster and Tim Kurkjian make the case for mic'ing up players during the regular season
Buster and Tim Kurkjian make the case that MLB needs to mic up players during the regular season (2:05). Plus, the guys talk about Trey Mancini undergoing a non-baseball medical procedure, Aaron Judge's cracked rib and Justin Verlander's sore tricep. Later, Sarah Langs joins the pod to discuss the Braves starting pitching vs. Mets bullpen, how Chris Sale's injury affects the Red Sox's win total and the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson as a rookie of the year candidate (18:22).
O's claim Velazquez on waivers from Red Sox
The Baltimore Orioles claimed right-handed pitcher Hector Velazquez on waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Mancini to have non-baseball medical procedure
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Trey Mancini "is going to miss some time" but didn't say how much.
Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects for 2020
Spoiler alert: Wander Franco leads our list. Which MLB stars of tomorrow follow the best prospect since Mike Trout in this year's rankings?
Index of Kiley McDaniel's 2020 top MLB prospect rankings
Prospect rankings, team lists and features -- here are all the links you need to follow this year's crop of future stars.
Orioles' Means hopes 2019 success wasn't fluke
John Means was a long shot to even make the Baltimore Orioles' roster a year ago. Each time the Orioles added a player to the 40-man roster, Means thought he'd be the one to lose his spot.
BBTN: Buster previews the AL East with the boots on the ground
It's AL East preview day! Buster talks Baltimore Orioles with MASN's Roch Kubatko (6:43), Boston Red Sox with the Boston Globe's Alex Speier (13:43), New York Yankees with WFAN's Sweeny Murti (19:41), Tampa Bay Rays with the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin (25:44) and Toronto Blue Jays with the Toronto Sun's Rob Longley (32:58).
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
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2020 AL East Standings
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.5930th
Quality Starts4122nd
WHIP1.4626th
BAA.27127th
Runs72922nd
Batting Average.24621st
On Base Percentage.31024th
Slugging Percentage.41524th