Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time of publication. By Derek Carty • Closer Chart: Latest bullpen intel • MLB Depth Charts for every team • Player news wire with fantasy spin […]
Continue readingMIAMI — Jazz Chisholm bunted for a single on the first pitch of Stephen Strasburg‘s return from a one-year absence, stole second and the Marlins kept on going in a 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday night that finished a three-game sweep. The 33-year-old right-hander, pitching on the 13th anniversary of Washington selecting […]
Continue readingWe’re past the two-month mark of the 2022 MLB season, meaning we’ve seen enough action to more accurately draw conclusions about what’s going on in the world of baseball. If you’re a Dodgers fan, you can rest assured that despite a couple of odd outings recently against the Pirates, your team is still the offensive […]
Continue readingHe cruised against a Miami Marlins lineup stacked with major leaguers. “He’s as advertised,” Mets manager Buck Showalter said. “He’s engaged in the competition. He’s got a consistent ‘on’ button.” Scherzer, 37, took the mound focused mostly on throwing strikes. He succeeded, finding the zone with 55 of his 72 pitches. He surrendered three hits […]
Continue readingDerek Jeter announced Monday that he has stepped down as CEO of the Miami Marlins, a decision that sent shockwaves through the industry on the day of Major League Baseball’s self-imposed deadline to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement and preserve the start of the regular season. In a statement sent through a news-release distributor […]
Continue readingHere are Monday’s choices to get your week off on a strong note, with everyone available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Carlos Rodon (L), rostered in 5% of ESPN leagues, Chicago White Sox at Seattle Mariners: After another injury-riddled campaign in 2020, it looked like Rodon could be done. However, after initially […]
Continue readingMajor League Baseball is back for a full 162-game 2021 season after a very unique 2020. Not sure who is starting for your team on Opening Day? We’re tracking batting orders from across the league as teams start to play in front of their home fans again for the first time since the pandemic began. […]
Continue readingAfter a shortened 60-game schedule in 2020, Major League Baseball returns to a full 162-game season in 2021. The Los Angeles Dodgers ruled last year’s unusual campaign, beating the Tampa Bay Rays in six games for L.A.’s first World Series title since 1988, but are they still the team to beat over the course of […]
Continue readingWho will be the best players of the 2021 MLB season? As the countdown to Opening Day (Thursday, April 1) continues, we gathered ESPN’s baseball experts to determine our annual MLB Rank list of the top 100 players in the sport. To reach our final order, we presented our panel with pairings of the biggest […]
Continue readingA few of the added games have an early start, so be sure to tend to your rosters before they lock. Here are some players to consider, each available in at least half of all ESPN leagues. Joe Musgrove (R), rostered in 32% of ESPN leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates at Cincinnati Reds: Musgrove was a popular […]
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