New faces in new places, top prospects and more: What we're most excited for as spring training games begin
Here's what we can't wait to watch when MLB games start this weekend.
2021 Schedule
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Spring Training
2021 Schedule
MLB Stock Watch: First look at win projections, playoff odds and more
Here's how we rank baseball's 30 teams as spring training games begin.
Padres owner on Tatis deal: 'Nothing we can't do'
Padres majority owner Peter Seidler doesn't think San Diego is a small market and says the franchise's willingness to dole out three nine-figure deals over the past four years proves his commitment to winning.
Which teams had the best and worst MLB offseason? Our favorite (and least favorite) moves of the winter
Some front offices crushed their hot stove to-do list while others sat back and watched.
Tatis Jr. on deal: 'I want the statue on one team'
Fernando Tatis Jr. said he wants to be the kind of player who stays with one team and ends their career with a statue outside of the ballpark.
Tatis smiles upon hearing his name attached to LeBron and Mahomes (1:19)
What kind of pose would Tatis want for his statue? (0:40)
Welcome to the Year of Tatis: Why San Diego's $340 million face is exactly what MLB needs right now
Think the burden of carrying baseball through its latest crossroads while living up to a nine-figure payday is too much to put on a 22-year-old? Then you don't know the real Fernando Tatis Jr. yet.
Arm ailment no longer issue for Padres' Lament
Dinelson Lamet's breakout season with San Diego ended just short of the Padres' first playoff appearance in 14 seasons.
Ranking the top 10 (and beyond) prospects for every National League team
Which NL teams are loaded with future MLB stars? We rank the top players in every system.
Tingler on Tatis megadeal: 'Talent is undeniable'
Padres manager Jayce Tingler points to the work ethic and "drive to win" as big reasons why Fernando Tatis Jr. has landed what sources tell ESPN is a $340 million extension. "Obviously, couldn't be any more excited," Tingler said.
Sources: Rosenthal reaches $11M deal with A's
Free-agent closer Trevor Rosenthal, who had been seeking a four-year deal after getting 11 saves with a 1.90 ERA last season, instead has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the A's, sources confirmed to ESPN.
How bright is your MLB team's future? Kiley McDaniel ranks all 30 farm systems
Everyone is looking at up at the Rays on this year's list, but Tampa Bay isn't the only system loaded with talent.
14 years, $340 million!? What to make of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s mega-extension with Padres
San Diego made its 22-year-old shortstop one of the highest-paid players in MLB history. Here is what the deal means for the freshly paid superstar, his team and the rest of baseball.
Testes, Testes, 1 2 3...
Lots of reasons to celebrate on this Wednesday! Michael Jordan's Bday! Pitchers & Catchers report! Serena vs. Naomi tonight! Spain & Fitz also talk about the futures of Watson & Roethlisberger and debut #BetterOrWorse by fighting about 30 Rock v. Studio 60 and the halcyon days of Must-See TV. Plus, OTL's Ryan Smith on alleged racial bias in NFL concussion settlements, ESPN 730's Molly Cotton on the Panthers' chances of getting Deshaun and Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel on tonight's tennis showdown.
Sources: Padres, Tatis agree on 14 years, $340M
The Padres locked up Fernando Tatis Jr. on a 14-year, $340 million extension that is the third-largest in MLB history, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Fernando Tatis Jr's reported 14-year, $340 million deal is the largest ever for a player before he is even arbitration eligible, surpassing the 6-year, $144.5M extension Mike Trout signed in 2014. Trout and the Angels kicked around the idea of a lifetime contract then but couldn't solidify it. The Padres did.
Jeff Passan ESPN
Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on a 14-year, $340 million contract extension, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN.
SD's Snell 'excited' to face Dodgers, pitch deeper
Left-hander Blake Snell, entering his first season with the Padres, is eager to face the rival Dodgers this season. It's gonna be very exciting," he said.
Jeff Passan's spring training preview: 20 questions as countdown to Opening Day begins
How will MLB's return to normalcy take shape? Who are the top teams and breakout players to watch? Here's what to know as pitchers and catchers officially report.
The biggest storyline to watch on all 30 MLB teams as spring training begins
Baseball is back! Here's the key topic in every camp as players report across Florida and Arizona.
One 2021 breakout prospect for all 30 MLB teams
They didn't make our top 100, but these players could shoot up prospect lists in the coming season.
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2021: The best No. 1 since Mike Trout and Bryce Harper
Here's how baseball's stars of tomorrow stack up as the sport returns to a full season.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
The Dodgers and Padres each now have eight position players projected for more than 1.5 FanGraphs WAR in 2021, per ZiPS. Padres: Tatis, Machado, Kim, Grisham, Cronenworth, Pham, Profar, Myers. Dodgers: Betts, Belinger, Seager, Smith, Turner, Muncy, Lux, Taylor.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
Here's a look at where things stand now that Major League Baseball has officially announced its 120-team minor league alignment.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Angels | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cleveland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Kansas City | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Milwaukee | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Oakland | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Seattle | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Texas | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Chicago | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Cincinnati | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| LA Dodgers | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Diego | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| San Francisco | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Colorado | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
| Arizona | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs3253rd
Batting Average.25710th
On Base Percentage.3338th
Slugging Percentage.4663rd
Earned Run Average3.868th
Quality Starts224th
WHIP1.203rd
BAA.2349th