Padres Have Reportedly Spoken With Jose Abreu This Month

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi on Saturday, Jose Abreu has reportedly spoken with the San Diego Padres this month. Morosi tweeted: "Sources: Free agent Jose Abreu has spoken with #Padres officials this month. Abreu is a top priority for the Padres, who are seeing middle-of-the-order power and have an opening at […]

Jeimer Candelario Among Tigers Non-Tenders

The Detroit Tigers have declined to tender a contract to third baseman Jeimer Candelario, as well as utility men Harold Castro and Willi Castro, among others. After coming up with the Cubs in 2016, Candelario was traded to Detroit and has spent nearly six seasons with the Tigers. He's had some ups and downs, with […]

Paul Goldschmidt Named National League MVP

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was named the 2022 National League Most Valuable Player, his first career MVP award. He's also the first Cardinal to win the award since Albert Pujols did so in 2009. Goldy had the best season of his career at 34 years old and led the NL in slugging […]

Buck Showalter Earns NL Manager Of Year Award Tuesday

New York Mets manager Buck Showalter earned the National League Manager of the Year Award Tuesday. The award was Showalter's fourth Manager of the Year Award of his career, tying him with Tony La Russa and Bobby Cox for the most in history. He also earned the award with the New York Yankees in 1994, […]

Terry Francona Wins Thirds AL Manager Of Year Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona was named the American League Manager of the Year for the third time in his career on Tuesday. He also won the award with Cleveland in 2013 and 2016. Despite not having a star-studded roster, the Guardians won 92 games in 2022, earning them the American League Central Division title. […]

Anthony Rizzo Returning To Yankees

The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that it's a two-year deal for around $17 million a year. Rizzo rejected the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer, but he'll be back on a multi-year deal. The 33-year-old and his left-handed […]

Royals Avoid Arbitration With Ryan O'Hearn

The Kansas City Royals have avoided arbitration with first baseman Ryan O'Hearn, agreeing to a contract for the 2023 season with the infielder, per a tweet from the team on Tuesday. The 28-year-old hit .239 for the Royals last season, logging a .290 on-base percentage and a home run in 145 plate appearances at the […]

Return To St. Louis In The Cards For Matt Carpenter?

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal speculates that free-agent corner infielder/designated hitter Matt Carpenter's deep and enduring connections to the St. Louis Cardinals seem to make a potential reunion feasible this offseason. Carpenter was a roommate in rookie ball with current manager Oliver Marmol, and he worked out last offseason with both Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado […]

Astros Targeting Anthony Rizzo At First Base

Ken Rosenthal reported in the Athletic Monday that the Houston Astros are targeting Anthony Rizzo as their top first-base free agent. The New York Yankees extended a $19.65 million qualifying offer to the 33-year-old, who has until Tuesday afternoon to act on it. Rizzo provided a good deal of power for the Yankees in 2022, […]

Ji-Man Choi To Have Elbow Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) will have a minor procedure on his right elbow in Korea. Choi dealt with an elbow injury while playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022, but Cherington said he expects Choi to return to the States to prepare for spring training […]

Astros, GM James Click Parting Ways

The Houston Astros are parting ways with general manager James Click after he declined the team's one-year offer, the team announced on Friday. Click's contract expired days after the Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win the World Series, although he continued to run the team's baseball operations department. Conflict within the […]

Pirates Acquire Ji-Man Choi From The Rays

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday in exchange for minor-league pitcher Jack Hartman. The Rays are shipping Choi to Pittsburgh in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The 31-year-old left-handed slugger finished off the 2022 season with a .233/.341/.388 slash line, 11 home runs, 52 RBI, […]

Giants Not Picking Up Evan Longoria's Option

As expected, the San Francisco Giants aren't picking up third baseman Evan Longoria's $13 million option for the 2023 season, making him a free agent. Instead, he'll receive a $5 million buyout. Dialogue remains open with the team, so a reunion is possible. Longoria is interested in seeing what free agency has to offer, though. […]

Tigers Outright Josh Lester

The Detroit Tigers outrighted infielder Josh Lester to Triple-A on Wednesday after the 28-year-old cleared waivers. Lester made his Major League debut this past season, going hitless in five plate appearances. He logged a .246 average to go along with a .311 on-base percentage, 29 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a 103 wRC+ in […]

Dusty Baker Officially Returning In 2023

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is officially returning to the team on a one-year deal for the 2023 season, the team announced on Wednesday. Baker, 73, earned his first World Series title with the team in his 25th season as a skipper as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games. General manager James Click's […]

Twins Decline Miguel Sano's Club Option Monday

The Minnesota Twins declined first/third baseman Miguel Sano's $14.25 million club option Monday, per MLB's Do-Hyoung Park. The option included a $2.75 million buyout. Sano signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Twins after hitting 34 homers in 2019, and while he did hit 30 HR in 2021, he hasn't hit above .223 since […]

Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

A's Sign Kevin Cron To Minor League Deal

The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent first baseman Kevin Cron to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The son of assistant hitting coach Chris Cron, the 29-year-old is being assigned to Triple-A Las Vegas. Since a big year at Triple-A Reno in 2019, Cron has struggled at the plate and went 0-for-17 with seven strikeouts in […]

Yankees Expected To Give Anthony Rizzo A Qualifying Offer

The New York Yankees are expected to give first baseman Anthony Rizzo the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Rizzo opted out of his $16 million 2023 option on Tuesday and will likely decline the qualifying offer in order to test the free-agent market this offseason as a terrific two-way player at first base. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Eric Hosmer Reportedly Not Opting Out Of Contract

New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Monday that Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer will not be opting out of the remaining three years of his eight-year, $144 million contract. Hosmer is owed $39 million over the final three years of his current contract, most of which will be paid by his former team, […]

Anthony Rizzo Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo opted out of his $16 million option for the 2023 season on Monday and has become a free agent. Two of the Yankees' biggest sluggers -- Rizzo and Aaron Judge -- will be free agents this winter. The 33-year-old Rizzo hit just .224 in his first full season […]

Rockies Hire Hensley Meulens As Hitting Coach

The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach on Monday. Meulens served as the New York Yankees assistant hitting coach in 2022 during outfielder Aaron Judge's record-setting season. The Rockies hit .254 last year, which was the second-lowest mark in franchise history, behind only the 2021 team (.249). Meulens is taking over […]

Padres Will Decline Wil Myers' Club Option

The San Diego Padres are reportedly declining outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers' $20 million club option, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday morning. Myers logged 286 plate appearances for the Padres last season, hitting .261 with a .315 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases […]

Cardinals Name Three New Coaches

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday […]

Mets To Pick Up Daniel Vogelbach's Option

The New York Mets are planning to pick up first baseman Daniel Vogelbach's $1.5 million team option for the 2023 season, as expected. Vogelbach began the 2022 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates but spent the second half with the Mets after being traded, hitting .255/.393/.436 with an .830 OPS, six home runs, 25 RBI and […]

Yuli Gurriel Diagnosed With MCL Sprain

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (knee) has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain. Gurriel hurt his knee in the eighth inning of Game 5 on Thursday when he was caught in a rundown. The extent of the sprain isn't known, but this is relatively good news after Gurriel was taken off the World […]

Trey Mancini, Christian Vazquez Starting On Saturday

Houston Astros first baseman Trey Mancini and catcher Christian Vazquez are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Mancini is getting the nod at first and batting seventh after the Astros removed Yuli Gurriel (knee) from the World Series roster due […]

Yuli Gurriel Removed From World Series Roster

The Houston Astros removed first baseman Yuli Gurriel (knee) from the World Series roster on Saturday and replaced him with catcher Korey Lee. Gurriel tweaked his knee in the eighth inning of Game 5 on Thursday when he was caught in a rundown, and he won't be available for the rest of the World Series. […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/5/22): MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. We have made it to the pinnacle of a baseball season that some thought may never happen. It has been a wild season and now it's the Phillies and Astros for the World Series title. The Astros took two in Philly and can now clinch at home in Game 6. […]

Yuli Gurriel Injures Knee In Game 5

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel (knee) left Game 5 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies early on Thursday night with right knee discomfort, according to the team. Gurriel was caught in a rundown between third base and home plate in the eighth inning and he tweaked his knee in the process. The […]