Matt Barnes Throws In Front Of Scouts

Veteran relief pitcher Matt Barnes threw for a group of MLB scouts last week, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. A hip injury cost Barnes the second half of his 2023 season, holding him to just 24 appearances with the Miami Marlins. He maintained a 4.15 FIP, 8.44 K/9, and 4.22 BB/9 while […]

Phillies Not Pursuing Significant Outfield Addition?

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski downplayed the team's speculative interest in acquiring an outfielder ahead of spring training. Even with Brandon Marsh (knee) expected to miss roughly one month, the Phillies don't feel as though his injury opens up enough playing time to warrant an external addition. "The reality is that we […]

MLB Places Billy Eppler On Ineligible List

Major League Baseball announced that former Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler has been placed on the ineligible list. This decision was a result of various infractions during Eppler's time with the Mets. Violations include improper use of injured list placements, deliberate fabrication of injuries, and submission of documentation to […]

Marlins Acquire Darren McCaughan, Designate Peyton Burdick

The Miami Marlins have acquired right-handed pitcher Darren McCaughan from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for McCaughan on the 40-man roster, Miami designated outfielder Peyton Burdick for assignment. McCaughan, who will be 28 years old when the 2024 regular season begins, showed promise through limited major league action last […]

Jon Singleton On Fast Track To Make Opening Day Roster?

Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton appears to have the early advantage in the competition for a spot on the Opening Day active roster, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. As Rome notes, Singleton is out of options, making it more difficult for the team to send him to the minors. The veteran returned […]

Connor Wong Expected To Be Red Sox's Primary Catcher In 2024

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is expected to remain the club's top option behind the dish this season, according to Julian McWilliams of the Boston Globe. The young backstop emerged as an everyday option last year, slashing .235/.288/.385 while posting 0.9 dWAR and 4.0 DRS behind the plate. The 27-year-old is clearly Boston's top […]

J.D. Davis Wins Arbitration Hearing

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis won his arbitration hearing on Thursday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The 30-year-old infielder had filed for a $6.9 million salary while the Giants filed at $6.55 million. He'll ultimately fetch the former salary and should remain a key piece of the Giants' lineup […]

Dustin May Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed right-handed pitcher Dustin May (elbow) on the 60-day injured list, according to SB Nation's Eric Stephen. This was a merely procedural move given that May underwent surgery last summer and is expected to miss the first half of the 2024 season. He had a 2.63 ERA, 6.38 K/9, 3.00 […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Super Bowl Updates for Jerick McKinnon, Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Super Bowl, as of February 7. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Super Bowl, including Jerick McKinnon, Skyy Moore, and Kadarius Toney. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]

Blake Treinen Trending Toward Return

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (right shoulder) is "trending toward a return," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Injuries have been quite the obstacle for Treinen, who has pitched just five innings over the last two seasons, but it appears that he's ready to be a contributor out of the […]

Gavin Lux A Full-Go For Spring Training

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (knee) "is a full-go for Spring Training," according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Lux tore his ACL last spring and missed all of the 2023 season, but he's healthy once again and is trending toward being the Dodgers' starting shortstop on Opening Day. The former first-round […]

Jay Jackson Inks Major League Deal With Twins

The Minnesota Twins have signed veteran relief pitcher Jay Jackson to a major league deal, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Initial terms of the contract were unavailable. Just last month, it was reported that Jackson had interest from over one dozen teams and was trending towards receiving a major league contract. Indeed, the 36-year-old […]

Matt Mervis Expected To Open Season On Bench

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis will likely open the regular season on the bench, according to Jared Wyllys of CHGO Sports. This decision is a product of an offseason trade in which Chicago acquired first baseman Michael Busch from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Given that the Cubs are expected to play Busch on a […]

Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, Hayden Wesneski In Mix For No. 5 Role

Chicago Cubs pitchers Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, and Hayden Wesneski are expected to compete for the fifth starting pitcher role during Spring Training, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Former first-round pick Jordan Wicks is also in the mix, but Bastian notes that he's likely "better served" opening the year at Triple-A. That leaves three pitchers […]

Jordan Wicks Could Open Season In Minors

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jordan Wicks is a candidate to open the year at Triple-A Iowa, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Wicks is presumably competing with Javier Assad, Drew Smyly, and Hayden Wesneski for the No. 5 role in the rotation, and Bastian notes that Wicks could be "better served" establishing a starter's routine in […]

Walker Buehler Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (elbow) is currently on a "slow program" and won't be on the Opening Day roster, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. As Eric Stephen of SB Nation notes, it's currently unclear whether Buehler will participate in extended spring training or a different method of rehab. Outside of one Triple-A […]

Prelander Berroa, Zach DeLoach Traded To White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Prelander Berroa, outfielder Zach DeLoach, and the 69th overall pick in the 2024 draft from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for reliever Gregory Santos, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Berroa is a young right-handed prospect who bypassed Triple-A to make his MLB debut last season. He's an interesting […]

Mariners Acquire Gregory Santos From White Sox

The Seattle Mariners have acquired relief pitcher Gregory Santos from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for right-hander Prelander Berroa, outfielder Zach DeLoach, and the 69th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Santos made a handful of appearances between 2021 and 2022 but truly emerged last year, amassing a […]

Ji-Hwan Bae Could Open Season As Pirates' Fourth Outfielder

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ji-Hwan Bae is likely to open the 2024 season on the bench, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. It's still unclear who will start the year as the Pirates' second baseman, and while Crouse acknowledges that Bae is in the mix, he also writes that it's "unlikely Bae will get the majority […]

Oscar Colas Expected To Open 2024 In Minors

Chicago White Sox outfielder Oscar Colas is expected to start the 2024 season in the minor leagues, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Colas drastically underwhelmed during his debut season last year, slashing just .216/.257/.314 with a 4.6 BB%, 27.0 K%, and 53 wRC+. He was also a letdown in the outfield with his -8.4 […]

Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore Expected To Platoon At Third Base

Seattle Mariners infielders Josh Rojas and Dylan Moore, who had been projected to split time at second base in 2024, will now likely shift their platoon to third base following a trade that sent Jorge Polanco to Seattle. More than two-thirds of Polanco's appearances last season came at second base, so he'll get first dibs […]

Carlos Santana Signs With Twins

Free-agent first baseman Carlos Santana has agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins worth roughly $5.25 million, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The veteran split 2023 with the Pirates and Brewers, slashing .240/.318/.429 while slugging 23 homers. He maintained respectable levels of discipline at the plate with his 10.5 walk rate […]

Brewers Entertaining Possible Devin Williams Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers "have entertained the possibility" of trading star closer Devin Williams, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. This news comes on the heels of a big night for the Brewers as they traded starter Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles. Milwaukee has already parted with Burnes and Brandon Woodruff this offseason, so […]

Cardinals Sign Keynan Middleton

Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton has agreed to a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. The 30-year-old split 2023 with the White Sox and Yankees, posting a 3.26 xFIP, 11.37 K/9, and 56.5 percent ground ball rate over 51 appearances. On a less positive note, he struggled with walks […]

Ethan Small Designated For Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Ethan Small has been designated for assignment. This move creates space on the 40-man roster for Joey Ortiz and DL Hall after they were acquired in exchange for Corbin Burnes on Thursday evening. Small is a former first-round pick but struggled in limited action over the last two seasons. Through 10.1 […]

Twins Could Look To Bring Back Michael A. Taylor

The Minnesota Twins are considered a possible landing spot for veteran outfielder Michael A. Taylor, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Taylor was mentioned as a potential target after the Twins created payroll by trading Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. The veteran outfielder spent 2023 with the Twins, slashing .220/.278/.442 while slugging a […]

Cardinals, Ryan Brasier Engage In Ongoing Talks

Free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Brasier and the St. Louis Cardinals have "engaged in talks," according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. The Cardinals aren't alone, though, as Goold notes "they are one of several teams" in negotiations with the veteran right-hander. Brasier was cut loose by the Red Sox after a woeful […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Super Bowl Updates for George Kittle, Kadarius Toney

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Super Bowl, as of January 31. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Super Bowl, including George Kittle and Kadarius Toney. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup change matters. […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Conference Championship Updates for Deebo Samuel, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, Isiah Pacheco

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Conference Championship, as of January 27. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Conference Championship, including Deebo Samuel, Mark Andrews, Sam LaPorta, and Isiah Pacheco. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Conference Championship Updates for Christian McCaffrey, Mark Andrews, Deebo Samuel

Below you will find our fantasy football injuries report for players in the Conference Championship, as of January 24. The injury statuses for various NFL players are up in the air for the Conference Championship, including Christian McCaffrey, Mark Andrews, and Deebo Samuel. As fantasy football and sports betting continue, every decision, transaction, and lineup […]