Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Watch Yu Darvish discuss getting over a cough. after getting checked out by the doctors (not at the hospital).
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Cubs RHP Darvish feeling better after sick day
Amid widespread concern about the coronavirus, Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish decided to be extra careful after he developed a cough this week.
MLB players with something to prove in spring training
From solidifying a rotation spot to avoiding a trip to the minors, here are 10 guys with a lot on the line.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
The Cubs scratched three players from Thursday's spring game, including starter Yu Darvish who ended up going to the hospital. He tested negative for the flu and could be on the mound again in a day. Darvish took extra precautions due to coronavirus concerns. Jason Kipnis is also ill while Anthony Rizzo has a blister on his right middle finger.
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.
Who could be this year's Nats? How all 30 teams stack up
In 2019, the Nationals were the latest team to come from a bit off the radar to win it all. We look at how they did it and who fits the profile for 2020.
Arbitrator accepted Cubs' rationale in Bryant case
Arbitrator Mark Irvings accepted Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein's rationale for delaying Kris Bryant's debut at the start of the 2015 season.
Maddon reunites with Cubs: 'It's very comfortable'
Joe Maddon, now managing the Angels after guiding the Cubs to an elusive World Series championship in 2016, enjoyed a mini-reunion with his former team during a spring training exhibition Monday at Arizona's Sloan Park.
Maddon reminisces about time with the Cubs (1:49)
Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer
Angels Manager Joe Maddon arrived moments ago. He'll face his former club today for the first time since his contract wasn't renewed by the Cubs.
Go behind the scenes with ESPN's MLB All-Access games
Follow along for in-game interviews, miked-up players and other inside-the-ballpark features from four spring training games.
'Only in spring training' stories: Driving to the wrong park, practicing in khakis and more
Before ESPN's All-Access games, we asked Mike Trout, Kris Bryant and others to share their favorite spring stories.
Darvish strong in spring debut after 1st-pitch HR
Yu Darvish allowed a homer to the Brewers' Orlando Arcia on his first pitch but then settled down, allowing only one more hit while striking out three in two innings of work in his spring training debut Saturday.
Which risky MLB players can be team-breakers or fortune-makers?
Players like Didi Gregorius have disappointed recently but could deliver big years for their clubs -- and for your fantasy team.
BBTN: Griffin Canning gets an MRI and Ronald Acuña is Ravech's NL MVP
Karl Ravech says there's no margin for error with the Angels in the AL West and the news of Griffin Canning undergoing an MRI on his elbow raises a yellow flag for the team (1:17). Plus, he and Buster discuss Madison Bumgarner dodging rodeo questions and what's going on with the Red Sox investigation. Later, Pedro Gomez joins the pod to talk about his son Rio Gomez's first spring training outing and managers in new places (25:26).
Manfred, Selig to be deposed in foul-ball lawsuit
A judge ruled Thursday that baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, his predecessor, Bud Selig, and his top deputy, Dan Halem, are to be deposed by April 3 in a lawsuit over injuries a fan suffered when he was hit by a foul ball at Wrigley Field.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
The Cubs break out the pop a shot at camp today.
Cubs' Wieck has procedure for heartbeat issue
Cubs pitcher Brad Wieck underwent a procedure to address an abnormal heartbeat.
BBTN: Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers
Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers (4:26). He also loves the Indians' depth, while he and Buster are concerned about Edwin Diaz, Giancarlo Stanton. Plus, is the league really going to crack down on pine tar? Probably not.
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Cubs lefty reliever Brad Wieck was found to have an irregular heartbeat leading to a cardiac ablation procedure this past Monday. He'll rest for a week and then will be evaluated. He could be on the mound again in a few weeks.
Cubs help out with gender reveal (0:31)
BBTN: The Astros should stay off social media, Gerrit Cole debuts, White Sox win total jump
Step away from social media, Astros players! That's David Schoenfield's advice as Houston continues to take heat. He and Buster also hit on the energy Gerrit Cole is bringing to Yankees camp, the status of James Paxton and Luis Severino, and how the Red Sox's rotation is shaping up (3:54). Later, Sarah Langs hops on to discuss the Braves attempting to replace Josh Donaldson's production, the White Sox taking a jump in win total and her thoughts on the Cubs' lineup construction (19:47).
Jesse Rogers ESPN Staff Writer
Tough break for David Ross. He will miss his first game as a manager as he has the flu, Bench coach Andy Green will manage the Cubs Cactus League opener vs Oakland tonight.
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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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 11 | 2 | .846 | - | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 7 | 4 | .636 | 3 | L2 |
| Chicago | 8 | 5 | .615 | 3 | W3 |
| Texas | 9 | 6 | .600 | 3 | L2 |
| Oakland | 10 | 7 | .588 | 3 | - |
| LA Dodgers | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L2 |
| Colorado | 7 | 6 | .538 | 4 | L1 |
| Kansas City | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4.5 | W1 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 7 | .462 | 5 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 5 | 6 | .455 | 5 | W1 |
| Chicago | 5 | 9 | .357 | 6.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 5 | 10 | .333 | 7 | L1 |
| Seattle | 4 | 9 | .308 | 7 | W1 |
| Arizona | 3 | 9 | .250 | 7.5 | L8 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs858th
Batting Average.2716th
On Base Percentage.3701st
Slugging Percentage.41017th
Earned Run Average5.5223rd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5624th
BAA.25821st