Starting Pitchers Who Were Busts and 2025 Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

While some prefer to look at the players that brought them success, we can never really forget the ones who disappointed us. The players who carried high expectations, but for some reason or another, failed to meet them -- the "busts." This article will look at the starting pitchers who could be widely considered "busts" […]

Mets Meet With Tanner Scott

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the New York Mets have met with free-agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott. Scott is viewed as one of the top remaining relief pitchers available on the open market. Sammon noted that according to a source, the Mets are looking to continue to bolster their current bullpen. Even though […]

Boston Showing Interest In A.J. Minter

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, the Boston Red Sox have had multiple discussions with left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter. Minter has spent his entire eight-year MLB career with the Atlanta Braves. Last season, the southpaw logged 34 1/3 innings with a 2.62 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Minter was deployed as an eighth inning […]

Matt McLain Could See Time In The Outfield

According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain could see time in the outfield in 2025. Earlier this week, the Cincinnati Reds traded for second baseman Gavin Lux which complicates their infield depth chart. While Lux could eventually move to the hot corner, McLain has begun to see time […]

Noelvi Marte Could Open 2025 Season In The Minors

According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte could open the 2025 season in the minor leagues. After acquiring Gavin Lux from the Los Angeles Dodgers, Marte could be without a permanent spot in the lineup. The 23-year-old missed the first 80 games of the 2024 season due to […]

Justin Verlander Signs One-Year Contract With San Francisco

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the San Francisco Giants have signed free agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander to a one-year contract pending physical. The 41-year-old had a disappointing season last season with the Astros as he posted a 5.48 ERA and a 1.38 across 90 1/3 innings of work. The right-hander opened the season […]

Rays Working On Finalizing Extension With Drew Rasmussen

The Tampa Bay Rays are working to finalize a multi-year contract extension for right-hander Drew Rasmussen as he plans to return to a starting role in 2025. If the deal is finalized, Rasmussen will get a $500,000 signing bonus, a $2 million salary in 2025, $5.5 million in 2026 and an $8 million option for […]

Brandon Woodruff Hopes To Be Ready By Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) is throwing bullpens twice a week in Mississippi as part of his normal offseason progression. His arm is feeling great and he's hoping to be ready to go for Opening Day in 2025, although there is no official timeline for his return following right-shoulder surgery. Having Woodruff ready for […]

Yankees Actively Shopping Marcus Stroman

According to USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale, the New York Yankees are actively trying to trade right-hander Marcus Stroman to clear his $18 million salary. The Yankees have signed left-hander Max Fried and first-baseman Paul Goldschmidt and traded for outfielder Cody Bellinger and closer Devin Williams, but they are now seeking a left-handed reliever and an […]

White Sox Agree On Minor-League Deal With Bobby Dalbec

The Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training on Tuesday with free-agent infielder Bobby Dalbec, according to the White Sox. Dalbec was originally a fourth-round pick by the Boston Red Sox in 2016 out of the University of Arizona. The 29-year-old right-handed power bat hit a […]

Blue Jays Interested In Carlos Estevez

The Toronto Blue Jays are among a half dozen teams that are interested in free-agent closer Carlos Estevez, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. After letting former closer Jordan Romano walk into free agency after an injury-plagued season in 2024, the Jays could be looking to replace him with Estevez at the back […]

Blue Jays, Cubs, Mariners Interested In Yoan Moncada

According to Francys Romero, the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and Seattle Mariners have continued to show interest in free agent third baseman Yoan Moncada. Romero noted that the third base market continues to wait as Alex Bregman's new contract will likely reset the market. The 29-year-old played in only 12 games last season due […]

Pirates Showing Interest In Alex Verdugo

According to Robert Murray of FanSided.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Alex Verdugo. While Murray did not indicate how strong the interest was, Verdugo would likely have an everyday role in right field if he joins the Pirates. Last season with the Yankees, the 28-year-old had a disappointing performance, as he […]

Roansy Contreras Designated For Assignment

According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Reds have designated right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras for assignment. This transaction opened a roster spot for Gavin Lux who was acquired via a trade on Monday evening. Contreras was claimed by the Reds earlier this offseason but will now be placed waivers once again. Contreras logged […]

Matt Festa Designated For Assignment

According to the team, the Texas Rangers have designated right-handed pitcher Matt Festa for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for right-handed pitcher Chris Martin, who the Rangers acquired on Monday evening. Last season, Festa spent time in both the major and minor leagues. In 23 2/3 innings in the big leagues, […]

Brent Rooker Signs Five-Year Extension

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Athletics have signed designated hitter Brent Rooker to a five-year contract extension worth $60 million. The contract includes a sixth-year vesting option at $22 million which could be further increased. This new extension will now pay Rooker $30 million over the next three seasons which would have been […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects and Rookies To Target In 2025 Drafts

It's fair to say that most rookies come with a premium in fantasy drafts. Many fantasy managers reach for the shiny new toy and can suck any value out of drafting them. Even still, some rookies have enough upside that it makes worth reaching for them a little earlier than perhaps others would. Here, we're […]

Fantasy Baseball Pitchers To Rebound in 2025 - Draft Values With Upside

Fantasy baseball managers always wind up with a couple of pitchers who carried high expectations going into the season, but they were disappointed by the end of the year. Due to underwhelming seasons, scorned fantasy baseball managers will cast struggling pitchers aside and avoid them in 2025 drafts. As a result, several talented pitchers will […]

Red Sox Emerge As Strong Candidate To Land Nolan Arenado

According to a source, the Boston Red Sox have emerged as a strong candidate to land third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. It comes as Boston could be close to abandoning their efforts for free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, who could command a deal worth $200 million […]

Chris Martin, Rangers Agree On One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Chris Martin and the Texas Rangers agreed to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal on Monday. Martin isn't a sexy signing, but the tall right-hander should be a key acquisition for high-leverage situations near the back of the bullpen in 2025. The 38-year-old veteran spent the past two years with the Boston Red […]

Anthony Santander Viewed As "Focus" For Toronto

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander is viewed as the "focus" for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays have been connected to several of the top free agents this offseason but have been unable to finalize any deals. Santander would bring some much-needed power to the Toronto lineup. Last season, […]

Tanner Scott Seeking $20M AAV On Open Market

According to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, free agent relief pitcher Tanner Scott is seeking $20 million AAV on the open market. Cotillo noted that while the Red Sox have shown interest, Scott is expected to have multiple big-market clubs in the bidding. In addition, his new contract is expected to reset the relief pitcher market. […]

Luis Arraez No Longer Viewed As Option For The Yankees

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez is no longer viewed as a fit for the New York Yankees. Earlier on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that both sides were in the process of discussing a deal, but Heyman's report suggests that discussions may have come […]

Michael Lorenzen Signs One-Year Deal With Kansas City

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Kansas City Royals are re-signing right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year deal worth $7 million. Lorenzen spent most of the 2024 season in Texas where he posted a 3.81 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP across 101 2/3 innings of work. However, once he was acquired by Kansas […]

Gavin Lux Traded To Cincinnati

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers are trading infielder Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for outfield prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance pick. According to a source, that balance pick currently sits at No. 37. After the Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year deal, Gavin […]

Padres' Biggest Priority Has Been Roki Sasaki

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the San Diego Padres' biggest priority this offseason has been Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki, the 23-year-old pitcher who has yet to decide where he wants to play in MLB. Because Sasaki is an international amateur under MLB rules, his contract will max out at $10 million, which will make him […]

Yankees Talking With Padres About Luis Arraez

According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the New York Yankees continue to talk with the San Diego Padres about infielder Luis Arraez. The Yankees have also inquired about Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux to fill their opening at second base. After failing to re-sign superstar outfielder Juan Soto, the Yankees signed left-hander Max Fried, […]

Ryan Weathers Loses Weight In Offseason

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers, who has been long-tossing for the last few weeks, is 20 pounds lighter this offseason. The 25-year-old has adopted a Keto diet due to his high-insulin resistance. Weathers missed three months in 2024 with a left index-finger strain, but before that he was looking good with a 3.55 ERA in […]

Reds Acquire Owen White From Rangers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-hander Owen White from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to the Rangers. The move comes after the Rangers recently designated White for assignment and off their 40-man roster. The 25-year-old will now head to the National League went 2-8 with a rough 5.64 ERA and […]