State of the AL East: Yankees or Rays? How good are the Red Sox and Blue Jays?
After an eventful offseason changed the landscape of the division, we debate how the teams vying to take Tampa Bay's crown measure up.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
The most interesting non-roster invitee for all 30 MLB teams
From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.
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.
William Weinbaum ESPN
With Wed.'s announcement of an Atlantic Lg. team in Charleston (an ex-M's affil), the 4 West Virginia MiLB teams are newly placed for 2021, with Princeton (ex-Rays affil) & Bluefield (ex-Jays affil) in the new collegiate wood bat Appalachian Lg. & Morgantown (ex-Pitt affil) in the new MLB Draft Lg. for top prospects. "I am thrilled that baseball will rightfully be back in Charleston," Sen. Shelley Capito said Wed., adding, "America's pastime is West Virginia's, too."
Marly Rivera ESPN Writer
A beautiful day in Tampa for the Yankees first day of full squad workouts.
Healthy again, SP Archer comfortable with Rays
Veteran starter Chris Archer, who was with Tampa Bay from 2012 to 2018, has returned to the Rays and is thrilled with the "really nice balance" the defending AL champions possess.
Ranking the top 10 MLB prospects for every American League team
Which AL teams have the most talent making its way toward the majors? We rank the top 10 (and beyond) in each system.
Jays to start season in Florida due to COVID-19
— The Blue Jays expect to split the home portion of this year's regular-schedule among their spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida, their Triple-A ballpark in Buffalo, New York, and the Rogers Center in Toronto.
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.
Rays secure contracts with RHP Drake, LHP Hill
The Tampa Bay Rays added veteran depth to their pitching staff on Wednesday, finalizing deals with Oliver Drake, 34, and Rich Hill, 40.
Rays trade Curtiss to Marlins, get P's from BoSox
The Rays traded reliever John Curtiss to the Marlins on Wednesday and also acquired pitchers Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs in another deal with the Red Sox.
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.
Pitchers Flaherty, Soroka win arbitration cases
Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty will receive $3.9 million in 2021 after winning his arbitration case, while Braves pitcher Mike Soroka will make $2.8 million after winning his case.
Reports: Rays reach deals with vets Hill, McHugh
Veteran pitchers Rich Hill, 40, and Collin McHugh, 33, have both reached one-year deals with the Rays, according to reports. Hill is 67-44 with a 3.79 ERA over his career, while McHugh is 58-43 with a 3.95 ERA.
Rays lose again: Blake Snell laughs at Twitter roast of his former team
The Rays took another hit for their losing World Series strategy, with even their former ace getting a laugh at their expense.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting rotation rankings
With more free-agent arms still available, here's how baseball's 30 starting staffs stack up today.
How the Rays continue to build a top farm system (1:00)
Angels add to bullpen, acquire Slegers from Rays
Aaron Slegers, born in Long Beach, California, has a solid chance to earn an important job in the Angels' bullpen, which is undergoing a major overhaul by new general manager Perry Minasian.
Davis, Santander lose in arbitration; Choi wins
The Rays' Ji-Man Choi was the only one to win his arbitration hearing out of the three verdicts Friday, with the Mets' J.D. Davis and the Orioles' Anthony Santander losing their cases.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB starting lineup rankings
With free agents still on the board -- and the NL DH still a question mark -- we rank MLB's 30 batting orders as they stand today.
Sources: Archer, Rays to reunite with 1-year deal
Chris Archer has agreed to a one-year contract with the Rays, the team with which he has enjoyed his greatest success, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Ranking the top 25 MLB prospects who have been traded this offseason
You know about the major league stars who have changed uniforms this winter, but what about the young players moving in return?
Five things Jeff Passan is hearing: Will frugal 10 actually spend, Bauer's market and another All-Star trade candidate
Free agency has heated up -- well, at least for some teams -- but big names remain available. Here's our latest MLB offseason buzz.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
Reports: Mets, reliever Loup agree to 1-year deal
Left-hander reliever Aaron Loup, who was 3-2 with a 2.52 ERA for Tampa Bay last season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Mets, according to multiple reports.
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Grapefruit League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 4 | 1 | .800 | - | L1 |
| Toronto | 4 | 2 | .667 | 0.5 | W2 |
| Detroit | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W1 |
| New York | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1 | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Tampa Bay | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Boston | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | W1 |
| New York | 3 | 3 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | W2 |
| Baltimore | 2 | 3 | .400 | 2 | L1 |
| St. Louis | 1 | 2 | .333 | 2 | L2 |
| Minnesota | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 | L4 |
| Houston | 2 | 4 | .333 | 2.5 | L2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.8022nd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.6122nd
BAA.25818th
Runs30Tied-5th
Batting Average.25218th
On Base Percentage.34420th
Slugging Percentage.46014th