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?
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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.
Pirates sanitize facility amid coronavirus caution
A sanitation team conducted a deep clean of the Pirates' spring training facility in Bradenton, Florida, on Tuesday morning out of "an overabundance of caution" after a man in Manatee County tested positive for coronavirus.
Pirates pitcher Brault has strained left shoulder
Pittsburgh pitcher Steven Brault has a strained left shoulder and will be evaluated in two weeks, the Pirates said Monday.
BBTN: How will the three-batter minimum effect in-game strategy?
Buster and David Schoenfield explore the strategies around the three-batter minimum for pitchers (2:51). Plus, why predicting the World Series champ is harder than you think, who might be this year's Washington Nationals and what's the latest on Aaron Judge. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to discuss Mike Trout checking in as the highest-paid player in baseball and Miguel Cabrera's outlook for the season (25:41).
Archer scratched from start with neck tightness
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer was scratched from his scheduled Monday night against the New York Yankees and Gerrit Cole due to neck tightness.
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.
MLB Stock Watch: Where all 30 teams stand as spring training games begin
After all the heat off the diamond, we've finally got action on it -- along with a look at a key issue each team will sort out on the field.
Pirates' Reyes suspended for positive PED test
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Pablo Reyes was suspended 80 games on Wednesday under the major league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug Boldenone.
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole's first Grapefruit League start will be five days from now, which would be Monday, Feb. 24. at Steinbrenner Field vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.
Players who could be surprise additions to Opening Day MLB rosters
Looking at all 30 clubs, don't be shocked when these comeback candidates and rising rookies make their teams.
'No-Moves' MLB Power Rankings: All 30 teams by their original homegrown talent
Imagine a baseball world with no trades, no free agents and no switching teams after a player is drafted or signed. What would your team look like?
One stat that will shape 2020 for each National League team
Can Christian Yelich match his OPS from last year? Will Manny Machado improve his WAR in Year 2 with the Padres? We play the NL numbers game.
Shelton: Kela to open season as Pirates' closer
Keone Kela will be the Pirates' closer to open the season, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday.
Sources: Pirates add Dyson to help fill void in CF
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Jarrod Dyson, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.
One thing to watch for all 30 teams as spring training begins
As players start reporting to spring training this week, the fans of every team have something or somebody to focus on.
Love it or hate it? The proposal to shake up the MLB playoffs
Adding four teams? Picking opponents? Our experts weigh in on possible changes to the postseason, and they suggest a few fixes.
Why Julio Rodriguez and Oneil Cruz are MLB prospects on the rise (1:54)
Pirates agree to minor-league deal with Holland
The Pirates have signed left-hander Derek Holland, who pitched for the Giants and Cubs last season, to a minor-league deal, according to sources.
Way-too-early 2020 MLB starting lineup rankings
Which teams have the mightiest batting orders? Our answers will surprise you as we rank them all, 1 through 30.
Who is the team to beat in the NL Central? It just might be the Reds
Cincinnati is making the moves to win this winter. The rest of the division is not.
Olney: Marte makes D-backs the Dodgers' biggest threat in NL West (1:30)
How Starling Marte trade turns D-backs into threat to Dodgers' NL West reign
Arizona's latest move caps a busy winter designed to end L.A.'s stretch of seven straight division titles.
Pirates trade Marte to D-backs for two prospects
Outfielder Starling Marte has been traded from the Pirates to the Diamondbacks for two prospects and international signing bonus pool money.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Support for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens has steadily increased over the last seven years, from 34.7 and 35.4 percent in 2014 to 60.7 and 61 percent, respectively, in 2020. They have two years left on the ballot.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 10 | 4 | .714 | - | W2 |
| Miami | 10 | 4 | .714 | - | W3 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Baltimore | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | W2 |
| New York | 8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 6 | 4 | .600 | 2 | W2 |
| Toronto | 6 | 5 | .545 | 2.5 | L3 |
| Houston | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3 | W2 |
| Detroit | 6 | 6 | .500 | 3 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 6 | 7 | .462 | 3.5 | W1 |
| New York | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 | L1 |
| Atlanta | 5 | 8 | .385 | 4.5 | W2 |
| Washington | 4 | 8 | .333 | 5 | L2 |
| Boston | 4 | 9 | .308 | 5.5 | L4 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 11 | .214 | 7 | W1 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs69Tied-20th
Batting Average.248Tied-17th
On Base Percentage.33515th
Slugging Percentage.42912th
Earned Run Average6.5628th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5725th
BAA.27825th