Kiley McDaniel's top 100 MLB prospects for 2021  —  This year's top 100 MLB prospects list is unlike any other, and it's for the reason you're probably thinking of — there wasn't a minor league season.  —  Players certainly improved from last year, and there were trades …

Deeper dive into the Mets' new outfield prospect Khalil Lee  —  Several months ago, the Mets completed another poor defensive season in the outfield.  With a -3.3 UZR (ultimate zone rating) and 2 DRS (defensive runs saved) in 2020, the Mets' outfield ranked in the bottom half of the league for the third consecutive year.

MLB 2021 farm system rankings: Keith Law grades all 30 teams on prospects  —  As part of my prospect rankings, I've also ranked all 30 major-league teams' farm systems here, with a brief explanation of why they're in this order — although I think you'll get an even clearer picture …

Matthew Stafford gave Detroit Lions ‘every damn thing I had,’ still torn over exit  —  As Matthew Stafford headed into the meeting that would change his life, he texted his wife, Kelly, and wrote, “Well, here we go.”  The Detroit Lions president, Rod Wood, was waiting in the room.

Jaylen Brown dealing with knee tendonitis, Danny Ainge tells Toucher & Rich  —  During the Celtics' recent five-game road trip, Jaylen Brown missed to games after what seemed to be a minor knee injury.  It turns out, the issues with his knee are a bit more complicated than that.

Inside the updated health and safety protocols for the 2021 MLB season  —  The health and safety protocols agreed upon by Major League Baseball and Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday night are similar to what they were during the 2020 season, but with a few twists.

Dallas Mavericks cease playing national anthem before games  —  The Dallas Mavericks have ceased playing the national anthem before home games this season and do not plan to play it moving forward, a decision made by owner Mark Cuban that he confirmed to The Athletic on Monday evening.

MLB announces health and safety protocols for 2021 season  —  First Workouts of 2021 Spring Training presented by Camping World to Be Held Feb. 17th  —  Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced an agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) on an enhanced set …

Fearsome twosomes: MLB's top tandems  —  Baseball is more team sport than tandem sport.  But the game has a rich history of dynamic duos.  Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.  Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell.  Alan Trammell and Lou Whitaker.  Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell.  —  So what are baseball's best duos today?

Source: St. Louis Cardinals bring Yadier Molina back on 1-year deal  —  The St. Louis Cardinals are bringing back Yadier Molina for an 18th season, the team announced Monday.  —  St. Louis agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal with the catcher, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers, confirming multiple reports.