MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best starting pitchers
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
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Starting with baseball's reigning best player, out on the grass is where you find the stars to build contenders around.
Ben Revere, who did not play in the majors in 2018, has joined the Rangers on a minor league deal.
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Feb. 14 holiday trivia - MLB players since 1900 with last name "Valentine" (Baseball-Reference.com): Bobby (LAD/CAL/SD/NYM/SEA IF/OF 1969-79), Corky (CIN P 1954-55), Ellis (MON/NYM/CAL/TEX 1975-83 & ‘85) Fred (BAL/WAS/BAL OF 1959 & ‘63-68) & Joe (CIN P 2003-05). Ellis was the only A-S & Bobby the only Mgr.
Veteran pitcher Doug Fister, who recorded a 3.72 ERA over 10 major league seasons, "wants to start a new chapter in his life," his agent told MLB.com on Wednesday.
You don't have to be a betting man to wonder whether teams like the Rays might make some noise in the standings again.
From big names with something to prove to young stars to get to know, here's what you'll want to keep an eye on during spring training.
Free-agent outfielder Hunter Pence has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
The Astros have managed to keep their talent pipeline strong, with the Angels, A's, Mariners and Rangers struggling to hang with them.
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The Padres have top prospect Fernando Tatis Jr., but how much young talent is behind him? And how does your team's prospect pool rate?
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With baseball enjoying a surge in young talent, we look at which up-and-comers should be part of the next wave.
Free-agent reliever Shawn Kelley signed a one-year deal with the Rangers that includes a club option for 2020, the team announced.
They didn't quite make the list, but they still have plenty of talent and upside. Meet an extraordinarily deep pool of "just missed" prospects.
Rangers manager Chris Woodward named Jose Leclerc as the team's closer Friday night. Leclerc had taken over the role in August following Keone Kela's trade to Pittsburgh.
I'll give Asdrubal Cabrera this: He sure is consistent. He's the only middle infielder in baseball with at least a .260 batting average, 14 home runs and 50 RBIs in each of the past four seasons. Texas' park is a plus for him, too, giving him great odds at a fifth straight.
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year deal with Asdrubal Cabrera and plan to play him at third base,
After Romo predicted the Pats' plays in the AFC title game, MLB free agent Bryce Harper joked on Twitter that he'd asked where Romo thinks he'll be playing next year -- and hijinks ensued.
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 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 | - | - |
Los Angeles | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
San Diego | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
San Francisco | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Colorado | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |
Arizona | 0 | 0 | .000 | - | - |