One player each team should trade for -- or deal away -- before the deadline
Bumgarner to the Yankees? Stroman in Houston? We've mapped out a deadline blueprint for all 30 front offices to follow.
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42-48, 3rd in AL Cent
The key second-half player for all 30 teams
Whether it's a star who needs to step up or a prospect to watch the rest of the way, every team has someone who could define their season.
William Weinbaum ESPN
A day after a foul ball struck a child at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals said Mon. they'll extend safety netting — KC is the 7th team to announce such plans since a chilling nationally televised episode in Houston May 29 when a Cubs foul liner past third base injured a toddler. The White Sox installed netting to the foul poles — a first — and the Nationals to nearly the poles. The Dodgers, Pirates & Orioles said they'll lengthen netting and the Rangers unveiled extensions for their new ballpark opening in 2020. All 30 parks have netting to at least the far ends of the dugouts, but several fans have been injured since May 29 and pressure is mounting for more protection.
Junis, Lopez lead Royals past White Sox 5-2
Jakob Junis struck out a career-high 10 and Nicky Lopez drove in a pair of runs and scored twice as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-2 on Monday night.
BBTN: Angels No-Hitter, Weekend Trades, Cap Talk
Before hearing from Cody Bellinger and Mookie Betts (40:38), Buster talks to Tim Kurkjian about an unforgettable Friday night for the Angels, weekend trades and the amazing Fernando Tatis Jr. (11:55). Plus, a Chicago White Sox edition of "Cap Talk" with Todd Radom (32:04).
2019 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, analysis and trade tracker
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
Power Rankings: Can Yankees bust Dodgers-Astros monopoly on No. 1?
The first-half rankings have been a two-team tango at the top, but the Bombers could be ready to cut in on Houston and L.A.
A's walk off after White Sox error in the 9th (0:52)
A's turn 9th-inning throwing error into 3-2 win over Chisox
Chad Pinder scored all the way from first base when White Sox shortstop Jose Rondon made a throwing error trying to start a double play in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat Chicago 3-2 on Sunday.
Barreto, A's score 7 in 1st inning, rout White Sox 13-2
Franklin Barreto hit a three-run home run to cap a seven-run first inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 13-2 on Saturday.
Fiers wins seventh straight as A's top White Sox 5-1
Mike Fiers pitched into the eighth inning to win his seventh consecutive decision, Oakland hit three solo home runs and the Athletics beat the Chicago White Sox 5-1 on Friday night.
MLB second-half preview: Answering baseball's biggest questions
With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.
Keith Law's midseason top 50 prospects update
With a pair of Juniors -- Fernando Tatis and Vlad Guerrero -- graduating to the bigs, there's a new look atop the best-prospects list.
William Weinbaum ESPN
How did the White Sox decide to become MLB's first team to install protective netting from foul pole to foul pole? Team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said, "Let's do it," according to executive VP Howard Pizer. In a recent interview with ESPN's Jeremy Schaap, Pizer added, "He decided after some conversations internally that this is what was the right thing to do for the White Sox and that was it."
William Weinbaum ESPN
The White Sox announced that they began work Monday at Guaranteed Rate Field to install protective netting extensions to the foul poles, with the majority of work expected to be completed Wednesday. The Chisox said all of the new netting of the ballpark's lower bowl would be in place for an exhibition fundraiser July 17 and then their first home game after the All-Star break on July 22, when they'll host the first game in an MLB park with foul pole-to-foul pole netting.
MLB's first pole-to-pole net up at ChiSox park
Work was expected to be completed Wednesday that will make the White Sox the first team to extend netting to the foul poles after a couple of high-profile injuries this spring increased the focus on fan safety at ballparks.
Buyer or seller? Deadline shopping lists for all 30 teams
Is your team a contender or a pretender coming out of the All-Star break, and what does that mean for its trade deadline status?
Dan Mullen ESPN.com
"New phone, who dis?"
Latest updates from MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland
From media day to the Home Run Derby to the Midsummer Classic, Cleveland is rocking. Here's what happened at Progressive Field.
White Sox claim Reed off waivers from Astros
The Chicago White Sox have claimed first baseman A.J. Reed off waivers from the Houston Astros and have assigned him to Triple-A Charlotte.
Power Rankings: How far can first-half surprise teams rise?
Unexpected contenders like the Twins, Rays and Rangers are challenging elite clubs like the Dodgers, Astros and Yankees.
Futures Game prospects with eventual All-Star upside
A look at which players projections say are closest to ready now, how great they'll be and stars they're comparable to.
Nova gets home win as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1
Ivan Nova pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first home win in eight tries, Eloy Jimenez and Jose Abreu homered, and the Chicago White Sox beat the crosstown Cubs 3-1 to salvage a two-game split Sunday.
Your complete guide to All-Star week
Cleveland's turn to host brings a new wave of young stars, a HR Derby featuring two top rookies, and the Midsummer Classic.
Lester pitches into 7th, Cubs beat Giolito, White Sox 6-3
Jon Lester pitched into the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat All-Star Lucas Giolito and the crosstown White Sox 6-3 at Guaranteed Rate Field on Saturday night.
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2019 AL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 58 | 34 | .630 | - | L1 |
| Cleveland | 52 | 40 | .565 | 6 | W2 |
| Chicago | 42 | 48 | .467 | 15 | L4 |
| Kansas City | 33 | 62 | .347 | 26.5 | W1 |
| Detroit | 29 | 60 | .326 | 27.5 | L1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs385
Batting Average.256
On Base Percentage.314
Slugging Percentage.408
Earned Run Average4.95
Quality Starts0
WHIP1.46
BAA.268