Indians: Tried to extend Lindor but fell short
Team president Chris Antonetti says the Indians and Francisco Lindor's reps worked for months and tried "creative concepts" to strike a deal but fell short.
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Indians' Carrasco shut down with elbow issue
Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco will be shut down for a few days with elbow inflammation, but he has no structural damage.
ESPN's MLB Rank, 100-1: Baseball's top players for 2020
You know who's No. 1, but which two pitchers got into the top five? And who is the most surprising addition to the top 10?
BBTN: Buster previews the AL Central
It's AL Central preview day! Buster talks White Sox with play-by-play voice Jason Benetti (5:17), Indians with MLB.com's Mandy Bell (9:44), Tigers with MLB.com's Jason Beck (16:39), Royals with the Kansas City Star's Lynn Worthy (21:43) and Twins with the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's Patrick Reusse (27:40).
2020 MLB Rank reaction: Who's too high or too low?
The votes are in, and ESPN has picked its top 100 players. Members of our panel look at this year's most surprising rankings.
All-Star SS Lindor, Indians suspend negotiations
Francisco Lindor, 26, who avoided arbitration this offseason by signing a one-year, $17.5 million deal, will be a free agent after the 2021 season, and now that talks have ended, he says he's focused simply 'on winning.'
Indians' Mercado day-to-day with wrist sprain
An MRI has shown Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado has a mile left wrist sprain, which he suffered in Thursday's game against the Giants.
Indians' Mercado to undergo MRI on left wrist
Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado, who injured his left wrist while making a diving catch during Thursday's spring training game, will have an MRI. He hit .269 with 15 homers and 54 RBIs last season.
Carrasco looking forward to new start with Tribe
Carlos Carrasco on Tuesday made his first start for Cleveland since last May -- before he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Passan's 20 questions: MLB cracks down on pine tar, spring surprises and more
MLB will discipline more than just sign stealing, why Nolan Arenado will get dealt, and things to watch as Opening Day approaches.
BBTN: Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers
Who loves the Dodgers? Tim Kurkjian loves the Dodgers (4:26). He also loves the Indians' depth, while he and Buster are concerned about Edwin Diaz, Giancarlo Stanton. Plus, is the league really going to crack down on pine tar? Probably not.
Indians invite top infield prospect Jones to majors camp
Nolan Jones, the Indians' top infield prospect, received a big surprise when he was invited to training camp on Monday after making a quick recovery following thumb surgery in October.
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
Indians' Carrasco day-to-day with hip flexor strain
Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a mild strain of his right hip flexor after feeling discomfort while doing squats in the weight room during spring training.
BBTN: Luis Severino's status is unclear, David Ortiz takes a shot at Mike Fiers
Luis Severino's status is unclear, David Ortiz takes a shot at Mike Fiers and Mike Trout is finding his voice. Alden Gonzalez calls into to talk about all of this, plus his piece on Francisco Lindor possibly being trading, the excitement at Dodgers camp and the anxiety at Angels camp, and his thoughts on why the White Sox could be a lot of fun to watch this season.
Why the Indians should play it out with Francisco Lindor
Sure, Cleveland's superstar shortstop could leave as a free agent. But the window to finally win a World Series won't be open forever.
Indians' Carrasco to undergo testing on right leg
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco will undergo tests on his right leg after experiencing discomfort during the team's workout on Wednesday.
BBTN: Mike Trout speaks on the Astros. Plus, Sarah Langs on the Dodgers, Yankees and Angels
Rob Manfred roiled baseball with his comments about the Astros, Justin Turner responded and Mike Trout has something to say about all of this. Buster gets David Schoenfield's take on the continuing war of words across baseball and they run through the best players at each position in the league. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to talk about where the Dodgers, Yankees and Angels stand after their big offseason acquisitions.
What Ken Griffey Jr. trade teaches us about scouting Lindor, Arenado and Bryant
Like Junior before them, three no-doubt-about-it superstars are on the trading block. Why even bother to scout them? But teams will -- so we did their work for them.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 11 | 7 | .611 | 0.5 | L5 |
| Texas | 12 | 8 | .600 | 0.5 | L1 |
| Chicago | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | L1 |
| LA Dodgers | 10 | 7 | .588 | 1 | W2 |
| Colorado | 8 | 7 | .533 | 2 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 9 | 9 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 7 | 8 | .467 | 3 | L1 |
| Arizona | 6 | 9 | .400 | 4 | W4 |
| Chicago | 8 | 12 | .400 | 4.5 | W2 |
| LA Angels | 6 | 10 | .375 | 4.5 | L4 |
| Cleveland | 7 | 12 | .368 | 5 | W2 |
| Seattle | 6 | 12 | .333 | 5.5 | W2 |
Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs119Tied-5th
Batting Average.2745th
On Base Percentage.33611th
Slugging Percentage.4657th
Earned Run Average5.8027th
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.5427th
BAA.24113th