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Over/unders, World Series and playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams.
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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.
Revere joins Rangers on minor league deal
Ben Revere, who did not play in the majors in 2018, has joined the Rangers on a minor league deal.
Sleeper prospects who could impact each MLB team
These under-the-radar players could open some eyes during spring training and make some noise in the majors before the year is out.
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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 righty Fister retiring at 35, agent says
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.
Olney: Eye-catching over-under win projections for 2019
You don't have to be a betting man to wonder whether teams like the Rays might make some noise in the standings again.
One thing to watch at spring training for all 30 teams
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.
Rangers sign OF Pence to minor league deal
Free-agent outfielder Hunter Pence has signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers.
Keith Law's complete guide to AL West prospects
The Astros have managed to keep their talent pipeline strong, with the Angels, A's, Mariners and Rangers struggling to hang with them.
Way-too-early 2019 All-Stars: Machado and Harper to start for ...?
We're still waiting for this winter's big free agents to sign, but that didn't stop us from predicting which uniforms they'll be wearing in the Midsummer Classic. Who else makes our star-studded squads?
Top 15 position players poised to break out in 2019
Everybody loves to be ahead of the curve in identifying the next up-and-coming stars. Here are some names to put on your watch list.
Keith Law's 2019 ranking of all 30 MLB farm systems
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?
Matt Davidson agrees to deal with Rangers
Infielder Matt Davidson has agreed to a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. Davidson will be used as an infielder and could pitch as well, giving the Rangers their own two-way weapon.
Rangers' new stadium will have synthetic turf
The Texas Rangers will use specially designed synthetic playing surface rather than grass in their new retractable-roof stadium that opens in 2020.
Ranking the worst current contracts on all 30 teams
From washed-up stars to guys who've never lived up to their paychecks and one slugger who is out of baseball, we examine MLB's biggest money mistakes.
2019 MLB Spring Training
Spring training is almost here. Check out reporting dates for teams in Florida and Arizona, including the defending champion Red Sox.
Keith Law's 2019 top prospects: Nos. 100-51
With baseball enjoying a surge in young talent, we look at which up-and-comers should be part of the next wave.
Reliever Kelley signs 1-year deal with Rangers
Free-agent reliever Shawn Kelley signed a one-year deal with the Rangers that includes a club option for 2020, the team announced.
Keith Law's 2019 prospect rankings: Who just missed the top 100?
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 sticking with Leclerc as closer in 2019
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.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
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.
Sources: Rangers to sign Cabrera to play 3B
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year deal with Asdrubal Cabrera and plan to play him at third base,
Bryce Harper to Rangers? Well, if Tony Romo says it's so ...
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.
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Cactus League Standings
| 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 | - | - |
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs73714th
Batting Average.24023rd
On Base Percentage.31815th
Slugging Percentage.40419th
Earned Run Average4.9228th
Quality Starts6327th
WHIP1.4025th
BAA.27128th