The father of Donovan Mitchell has tested negative for the coronavirus. The Jazz star became the second NBA player to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Donovan Mitchell Sr. works for the Mets as director of player relations and community outreach.
MLB suspends the start of the season. Buster and Karl Ravech talk about a historic day in baseball (3:02). Later, Hembo drops by to lighten the mood as the guys talk biggest home runs, golf-foursomes and what they're most looking forward to when the season starts (19:08).
It's NL East preview day! Buster talks Braves with MLB.com's Mark Bowman (3:26), Marlins with the Miami Herald's Jordan McPherson (11:31), Mets with SNY's Steve Gelbs (15:36), Phillies with The Philadelphia Inquirer Scott Lauber (23:47) and Nationals with The Athletic's Britt Ghiroli (33:23).
Mets outfielder Michael Conforto would not speculate whether he could return for the March 26 opener against Washington but sounded optimistic on his prospects.
Michael Conforto's status for Opening Day is in jeopardy after the Mets outfielder was diagnosed with a strained oblique.
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?
The votes are in, and ESPN has picked its top 100 players. Members of our panel look at this year's most surprising rankings.
Mets outfielder Michael Conforto is returning to New York to have additional tests on an injury to his side, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said Monday, according to Newsday.
Eric and Tristan discuss fading all the injured Yankees before giving you the tips you need for your draft, no matter the format!
Buster and Tim Kurkjian make the case that MLB needs to mic up players during the regular season (2:05). Plus, the guys talk about Trey Mancini undergoing a non-baseball medical procedure, Aaron Judge's cracked rib and Justin Verlander's sore tricep. Later, Sarah Langs joins the pod to discuss the Braves starting pitching vs. Mets bullpen, how Chris Sale's injury affects the Red Sox's win total and the Blue Jays' Nate Pearson as a rookie of the year candidate (18:22).
Tim Tebow has a .151 average (11-for-73) in four spring trainings with the Mets.
Jerry Koosman's No. 36 is being retired by the New York Mets, more than four decades after he threw his final pitch for the team.
In 2019, the Nationals were the latest team to come from a bit off the radar to win it all. We look at how they did it and who fits the profile for 2020.
A-Rod shares his thoughts on the Astros, Chris Sale is trending toward Tommy John surgery, and Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton won't be ready to start the season. Buster and Tim Kurkjian hit on all of that (5:16), plus, Christian Yelich is working toward an extension with the Brewers and baseball has started to buzz about coronavirus. Later, Todd Radom joins the pod to talk about Citi Field and for a quiz (18:07).
Buster and David Schoenfield explore the strategies around the three-batter minimum for pitchers (2:51). Plus, why predicting the World Series champ is harder than you think, who might be this year's Washington Nationals and what's the latest on Aaron Judge. Later, Sarah Langs joins the show to discuss Mike Trout checking in as the highest-paid player in baseball and Miguel Cabrera's outlook for the season (25:41).
Follow along for in-game interviews, miked-up players and other inside-the-ballpark features from four spring training games.
After getting cleared to play by a cardiologist, Brandon Nimmo could joke.
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.
The boobird swing continued for the Houston Astros during Wednesday's game against the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie, Florida. George Springer received the brunt of the heckling, but said he's not focusing on the fans while at the plate.
Tim Tebow will play for the Philippines in WBC qualifiers next month. His parents were missionaries in the Philippines when Tebow was born.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 14 | 5 | .737 | - | W3 |
| Miami | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Toronto | 12 | 6 | .667 | 1.5 | W6 |
| New York | 11 | 8 | .579 | 3 | W1 |
| Baltimore | 9 | 7 | .563 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay | 9 | 8 | .529 | 4 | L3 |
| St. Louis | 10 | 9 | .526 | 4 | W1 |
| Boston | 9 | 10 | .474 | 5 | W5 |
| Detroit | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | L1 |
| New York | 8 | 9 | .471 | 5 | W3 |
| Minnesota | 7 | 8 | .467 | 5 | L4 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 11 | .421 | 6 | W2 |
| Houston | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 6 | 11 | .353 | 7 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 15 | .167 | 10.5 | L4 |
