Yanks' Cashman mum on Machado hustle debate
While saying that hustling "is always a prerequisite" when signing players, Yankees GM Brian Cashman doesn't want any part of a debate about free agent Manny Machado
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Buster's Buzz: Grandal's ugly Octobers could scare away potential suitors
He might be the best catcher available this winter. But his past two postseasons have been a lowlight reel of passed balls, crossed-up signs and strikeouts.
BBTN: Harper's Future, Awards, Cubs' Stunner?
Buster & Bob Nightengale discuss MLB awards season, Bryce Harper's future, their expectations for the hot stove and much more (4:32). Plus, some Inside Heat on the Red Sox from Alex Spier (23:26), on the Cubs from Jesse Rogers (33:16), and an interview with NL Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (42:38).
A blockbuster offseason move for all 30 teams
Want to make a hot stove splash? Start with these bold trades and free-agent additions.
Rookie class was stellar, but Ronald Acuna Jr. may shine brightest in long run
While Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. were named baseball's top rookies, the Braves outfielder has flashed the potential to quickly become one of the game's elite players.
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
In a year of big production from budding National League stars, Ronald Acuña Jr. wins NL Rookie of the Year, beating second-place finisher Juan Soto of the Nats and Dodgers starter Walker Buehler. The Atlanta outfielder hit .293 with a .917 OPS and 26 homers in 111 games and earned 27 of 30 first-place votes.
Ryu signs Dodgers' QO, but Grandal declines it
Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu has accepted the Dodgers' qualifying offer. Catcher Yasmani Grandal, however, did not, ending his time with Los Angeles.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
SP Hyun-Jin Ryu is expected to accept the Dodgers' qualifying offer, but C Yasmani Grandal will not, source confirms. Dodgers will look for a new, short-term catcher to buy time before their promising prospects are ready. And they will have a ton of starting pitching coming back.
Law: Offseason trade market overview
For teams looking to make a high-impact addition, a winter swap could land some MVP-caliber performers.
Predicting 2019 for this year's MLB awards finalists
After the hardware is handed out this week, here's what comes next for baseball's best players.
Awards roundtable: Who will take home hardware and why
Mookie or Trout? Verlander or Snell? DeGrom with just 10 wins?? We break down all the angles in advance of baseball's major award announcements.
Buster's Buzz: Can McCutchen can beat market trends for older free agents?
Last winter was tough for older free-agent position players, but even at 32 Andrew McCutchen could snap that cold spell.
Dodgers release Utley so he can officially retire
Chase Utley has been released by the Los Angeles Dodgers so he can officially retire after 16 years in the major leagues.
Buster's Buzz: A Kluber blockbuster? These teams might be in the mix
The Indians are open to trade offers -- even for their ace. Adding Kluber to one of these clubs could help shift the balance of power in 2019 and beyond.
NL West offseason preview: Time for D-backs to deal Goldy?
Will franchise faces Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado be traded? How will the Dodgers get back to the World Series? We size up the NL West.
William Weinbaum ESPN
The Jackie Robinson Foundation announced Thu. a year-long national centennial celebration of his 1/31/19 birth, to include exhibitions, a speakers series & a jazz concert, culminating in the Dec. 2019 opening of a museum in his name in NYC — and a logo was unveiled.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Can confirm that the Dodgers have picked up Dave Roberts' 2019 option, as president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters from the GM Meetings. Today was the deadline for that, but the two sides will continue to try to hammer out a long-term deal. Seems interesting that it hasn't been done yet, but the Dodgers have a lot going on. Near the top of their list now is a new GM.
How Bryce Harper and Manny Machado fit on all 30 teams
Bryce? Manny? Both? ... Or steer clear. We examine how every team in baseball should approach a historic pair of free agents.
Zaidi leaves Dodgers to lead Giants baseball ops
Dodgers general manager Farhan Zaidi is leaving Los Angeles to become the Giants' head of baseball operations.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman has lost his right-hand man, Farhan Zaidi, who has accepted an offer to lead the Giants' front office, as first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Zaidi gets a promotion and returns to the Bay Area, where he attended Cal and worked for the A's. Tough loss for Friedman, especially to his biggest rival.
Friedman: Machado's lack of hustle no secret
Although he admits he'd rather see more effort from Manny Machado, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Machado "checks all the boxes" when it comes to putting in the work and being a good teammate.
Reds hire hitting coach Ward away from Dodgers
The Reds have hired hitting coach Turner Ward away from the Dodgers.
Warning signs for each of the top 10 free agents
From Manny Machado's defense to Patrick Corbin's lack of a track record, there's reason to think long and hard before giving even the top free agents big bucks.
Don't expect Dodgers to change their formula after World Series loss
What worked for L.A. in the NLDS and NLCS -- from platoons to the pen -- failed in the Fall Classic. But Dodgers brass bristles at the suggestion its philosophy is to blame.
How phenom Hideo Nomo finally made it to America
In 1995, star pitcher Hideo Nomo attempted to do what no Japanese player had done since 1965 - join Major League Baseball. Nomo and his agent hatched a plan to overcome the legal and cultural barriers that stood in his way, risking Nomo's career and reputation in Japan. The Loophole reveals how they pulled it off, launched "Nomo-mania," and transformed both American and Japanese baseball forever.
2018 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 92 | 71 | .564 | - | W4 |
| Colorado | 91 | 72 | .558 | 1 | L1 |
| Arizona | 82 | 80 | .506 | 9.5 | L1 |
| San Francisco | 73 | 89 | .451 | 18.5 | L4 |
| San Diego | 66 | 96 | .407 | 25.5 | W1 |
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2018 Team Leaders
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Team Stats
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Earned Run Average3.382nd
Quality Starts952nd
WHIP1.152nd
BAA.2304th
Runs8045th
Batting Average.25014th
On Base Percentage.3335th
Slugging Percentage.4423rd
