Fantasy Focus Baseball: Vlad's Potential, Replacement Options And Projecting Ohtani
Dave Schoenfield joins Eric and Tristan to talk Vlad Guerrero Jr’s future, value tweaks over the past week and batting order rumors.
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The Anita Marks Show
Anita Marks talks to Pedro Gomez and David Samson about the return of baseball, Dr Nick Morrisey about Covid-19 impacting sports, Cynthia Frelund about the return of football, and more on this Sunday Funday.
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Fantasy Focus Baseball: Mike Trout and Starting Pitchers Fall In Mock Draft 1.0
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Back on mound, Ohtani walks 8 in intrasquad play
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Scott: I need sports back
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BBTN: Dave Schoenfield on Cleveland changing its name and players expressing skepticism about playing; Sarah Langs on the David Price opting out
David Schoenfield joins Buster to discuss Cleveland’s decision to review its name, possible names to replace the Indians, Freddie Freeman getting sick, Mike Trout, Sean Doolittle and Buster Posey’s skepticism about playing, and what the tipping point could be to shut the season down (7:16). Later, Sarah Langs drops by to talk about her aversion to spiders and what losing David Price means to the Dodgers (26:02).
MLB's early COVID-19 testing not running smoothly (1:22)
Nats, Astros, Cards cancel workouts amid delays
The Nationals, Astros and Cardinals have canceled their workouts scheduled for Monday, citing the safety of their players as both clubs await results of COVID-19 testing from Friday.
If Mike Trout were not to play this season, how big of a deal would it be?
MLB Superstar Mike Trout says he doesn't 'feel comfortable' playing this year & is playing the season "by ear." If he were to opt out how big of a deal would it be? Plus, Tanaka diagnosed with mild concussion after line drive to the head
Heaney tabbed to start Opening Day for Angels
Left-hander Andrew Heaney is expected to make his first opening day start for the Los Angeles Angels.
Angels' Ohtani (elbow) back to 'normal routine'
Shohei Ohtani is doing twice as much work as his Los Angeles Angels teammates again, and he's thrilled about it.
Mike Trout has his doubts about the 2020 MLB season. He isn't alone
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Passan: Trout's hesitation echoes a lot of MLB players (1:06)
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Angels star Trout voices hesitation about playing
Angels superstar Mike Trout voiced hesitation about playing this season, citing his wife's pregnancy.
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Spring training 2.0 ... or summer camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.
Ohtani set to resume 2-way role with Angels
After serving only as a designated hitter in 2019 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Shohei Ohtani will resume a two-way role with the Angels this season, general manager Billy Eppler confirmed Tuesday. Ohtani will likely pitch one game a week.
Introducing ESPN's greatest all-time college baseball team
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Schedule Notes, Closers And Loving Mike Clevinger
Dave Schoenfield joins Eric to discuss which teams have players that are more valuable now than they were this preseason, focusing on starting pitchers and closers.
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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
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- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average5.0222nd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.4020th
BAA.25218th
Runs9815th
Batting Average.23722nd
On Base Percentage.31820th
Slugging Percentage.38621st