Patrick Mahomes tops Mike Trout for biggest contract in sports history
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2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
The 2020 MLB schedule starts July 23 with a Yankees-Nationals matchup (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) followed by Giants-Dodgers (10 p.m. ET, ESPN). Opening Day for the rest of the league comes July 24, highlighted by Braves-Mets (4 ET, ESPN), Brewers-Cubs (7 ET, ESPN), Angels-A's (10 ET, ESPN) and the Rangers hosting the Rockies in the first game at Texas' new ballpark.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Today's Angels workout turned into an optional one after two delays. Joe Maddon believes the hiccup in testing, with results being slow and, in his situation, testers not showing up, will be "a short-lived situation." He compared today to the equivalent of what would have happened in a rain delay.
Scott: I need sports back
Alan is back from vacation, and addresses a comment made about the Knicks head coaching search last week on the show. Plus, what should Washington change its name to?
BBTN: Dave Schoenfield on Cleveland changing its name and players expressing skepticism about playing; Sarah Langs on the David Price opting out
David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Cleveland’s decision to review its name, possible names to replace the Indians, Freddie Freeman getting sick, Mike Trout, Sean Doolittle and Buster Posey’s skepticism about playing, and what the tipping point could be to shut the season down (7:16). Later, Sarah Langs drops by to talk about her aversion to spiders and what losing David Price means to the Dodgers (26:02).
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Angels have moved their workout back by five hours, from 8 am to 1 pm, and have been informed that test administrators will be on site by the time they arrive.
MLB's early COVID-19 testing not running smoothly (1:22)
Nats, Astros, Cards cancel workouts amid delays
The Nationals, Astros and Cardinals have canceled their workouts scheduled for Monday, citing the safety of their players as both clubs await results of COVID-19 testing from Friday.
If Mike Trout were not to play this season, how big of a deal would it be?
MLB Superstar Mike Trout says he doesn't 'feel comfortable' playing this year & is playing the season "by ear." If he were to opt out how big of a deal would it be? Plus, Tanaka diagnosed with mild concussion after line drive to the head
Heaney tabbed to start Opening Day for Angels
Left-hander Andrew Heaney is expected to make his first opening day start for the Los Angeles Angels.
Angels' Ohtani (elbow) back to 'normal routine'
Shohei Ohtani is doing twice as much work as his Los Angeles Angels teammates again, and he's thrilled about it.
Mike Trout has his doubts about the 2020 MLB season. He isn't alone
Baseball's best player is the public face of private concerns many in the game are grappling with as summer camp starts during a pandemic.
Passan: Trout's hesitation echoes a lot of MLB players (1:06)
Stephen A. is incredulous at A-Rod's pick for MLB's biggest star (1:05)
Angels star Trout voices hesitation about playing
Angels superstar Mike Trout voiced hesitation about playing this season, citing his wife's pregnancy.
Trout not fully comfortable with MLB's plan (2:13)
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Mike Trout, whose wife is scheduled to give birth to their first child this summer, sounds very conflicted about playing. "Honestly I still don't feel comfortable." For now, he's playing. "But I gotta play it by ear."
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
ESPN has learned that more than half of all intake testing is almost complete as MLB prepares for preseason workouts to officially resume tomorrow. General information about the results will be released in the next 24-48 hours, but will not have identifying factors in order to protect players' privacy. As previously reported, COVID-19 related information won't be disclosed without players' permission.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Manager Luis Rojas confirms Mets hitting coach Chili Davis will be working remotely. Rojas also said all Mets players have reported to "summer camp" and are currently undergoing the intake and COVID-19 testing process.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
In a statement to ESPN, MLB said it wouldn't disclose COVID-19 related information without an individual's permission. MLB does plan to publish general testing information, for example, number of tests and positive results, but with no player names or identifying characteristics.
Everything you need to know as MLB's 2020 season restart begins
Spring training 2.0 ... or summer camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
MLB statement to ESPN regarding teams not naming players that test positive for coronavirus: "Because COVID-19 is not considered an employment-related injury, we will respect the privacy of the players who test positive or who are under evaluation, and we will defer to their wishes regarding public updates about their status. Without their voluntary permission, we will not disclose any COVID-19 related information."
Introducing ESPN's greatest all-time college baseball team
The fans have spoken. The players on ESPN's Greatest All-Time Baseball Team are official. Here's who made the cut.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Angels GM Billy Eppler, asked if Jo Adell can get enough development in July to be an everyday contributor this season: "That's what we're hopeful for." Totally unrelated note: Teams get an extra year of service time by waiting until July 29 to activate prospects.
Ohtani set to resume 2-way role with Angels
After serving only as a designated hitter in 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Shohei Ohtani will resume a two-way role with the Angels this season, general manager Billy Eppler confirmed Tuesday. Ohtani will likely pitch one game a week.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Texas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| LA Dodgers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | W2 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3 | L1 |
| Arizona | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4 | W4 |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.0222nd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.4020th
BAA.25218th
Runs9815th
Batting Average.23722nd
On Base Percentage.31820th
Slugging Percentage.38621st