Isaac Paredes Receiving Trade Interest
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes could be on the move this offseason. The 24-year-old is coming off a career season in 2023. He slashed .250/.352/.488 with 31 homers and 98 RBI in 571 plate appearances. Both the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are reportedly showing interest in the young slugger. Parades is […]
Marlins Add Gabe Kapler To Their Front Office
The Miami Marlins hired former big-leaguer and San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler to their front office on Friday, according to sources. Kapler will serve as the assistant general manager under Peter Bendix. The Marlins have three other assistant general managers in Brian Chattin, Daniel Greenlee and Oz Ocampo. The 48-year-old Kapler was fired by […]
2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Elly De La Cruz
In a year where the Cincinnati Reds had several young players make an impact on the MLB season, including Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Noelvi Marte, and Andrew Abbott, none was more electric than that of Elly De La Cruz. From his debut on the MLB diamond, you knew that he belonged, and while major league […]
Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up: Fallers (Kevin Parada, Max Muncy, Carson Williams, Jake Eder)
Every year since 1992, each MLB team sends a handful of prospects to the desert to compete in the Arizona Fall League. Players are sent here to get additional reps as a hitter or as a pitcher in order to further prepare them to make the leap to the major leagues or to get some […]
Joey Wendle Agrees With Mets
Free-agent utility infielder Joey Wendle and the New York Mets agreed on a one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, pending a physical, according to sources familiar with the deal. Wendle was an All-Star with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021 before spending the last two years with the Miami Marlins. But he's only a career […]
A's Sign Armando Alvarez, Drew Lugbauer
The Oakland Athletics signed corner infielders Armando Alvarez and Drew Lugbauer to minor-league deals on Wednesday that includes non-roster invitations to major-league spring training next year. Alvarez, 29, hit an impressive .308 (80-for-260) with 18 home runs, 56 RBI, eight steals and 51 runs scored in 74 games for Triple-A Sacramento in the San Francisco […]
Royals Sign Garrett Hampson To One-Year Deal
The Kansas City Royals signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson to a one-year, $2 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. Hampson hit the open market this offseason after he was non-tendered by the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old utility man saw action at shortstop, second base, third base and all over the outfield in 2023 for […]
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up for Jakob Marsee, Liam Hicks, Carson Spiers, more
That's a wrap! Congratulations to the Surprise Saguaros on their second consecutive Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship, downing the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 in the final contest thanks to a four-run outburst in the fifth inning. Now that the final out has been recorded, we can take a look back at individual player performances to see […]
Alex Bregman Could Be Moved This Offseason
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman could be traded away this offseason, according to former MLB general manager Jim Duquette. The two-time All-Star is in the final season of his current five-year contract that carries an average annual value of $20 million, but it is believed the club will not be able to re-sign him […]
Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects for 2024 First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD)
This year's draft has one of the most talented player groups in many years, and this offseason looks to have multiple major players come over from Japan and Korea. As a result, this year's first-year player drafts (FYPDs) in dynasty leagues will be some of the most interesting in many years. It's rare to have […]
Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? (Winter League Edition) Thayron Liranzo, Kendall Simmons, Juan Brito, more
Multiple moves have already kicked off the offseason transaction move season at the major league level, with many minor league free agents signing as well. There is still active baseball, though, with winter league baseball being played in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Australia right now. This will be the final post […]
Mariners Looking At Jeimer Candelario
Free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario is among the Seattle Mariners' options at third base after they traded Eugenio Suarez to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. If the Mariners don't sign Candelario this winter, there is a good chance that Luis Urias could be the favorite to start at the hot corner to begin the 2024 regular […]
Andres Chaparro Signs With Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent infielder Andres Chaparro to a minor-league deal on Wednesday. Chaparro has big power and hit 25 home runs and drove in 89 runs in 137 games in the New York Yankees organization with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in 2023. The 24-year-old slugger has the ability to play both third base and first […]
Luis Urias Likely To Play Third Base In 2024
Seattle Mariners infielder Luis Urias will likely play third base for his new club in the 2024 season. The news comes after Wednesday's trade of third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the D-backs in exchange for right-hander Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala. Recently acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, Urias has experience […]
Eugenio Suarez Shipped To D-Backs In Three-Player Deal
The Seattle Mariners have traded third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlos Vargas and catcher Seby Zavala. The 32-year-old Suarez will be in the final season of a seven-year, $66 million contract in 2024, although the D-backs will hold a club option on the veteran for the 2025 […]
Yankees Hire Brad Ausmus As Bench Coach
The New York Yankees hired Brad Ausmus as their bench coach Tuesday, per MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan. The 55-year-old began his professional career in the Yankees organization and will bring five years of big-league managerial experience to the team. He also played for 18 seasons across four teams, earning three Gold Glove Awards as a catcher. […]
Padres Hire Mike Shildt As Next Manager
The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that they have hired Mike Shildt to a two-year contract as their new manager. He will be replacing Bob Melvin, who departed this offseason to manage the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The 55-year-old Shildt served as a senior adviser for the Padres after the St. Louis Cardinals surprisingly […]
Josh Donaldson Wants To Play In 2024
Free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson said in an interview with the Score's Josh Wegman Monday that he would like to play one more season. The 38-year-old dealt with a number of injuries in 2023 and was released by the Yankees, although he did sign with the Brewers and made their playoff roster. Donaldson finished the […]
Nationals, Blue Jays, Angels Among Teams Interested In Jeimer Candelario
MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles Angels are among a number of teams interested in free-agent first/third baseman Jeimer Candelario. The soon-to-be 30-year-old had a solid 2023 season with the Nationals and Cubs, slashing .251/.336/.471 with 22 home runs, 70 RBI, and eight stolen bases […]
Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (November 2023 Update)
Welcome back RotoBallers to the November update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. We've now entered the "dead" time of the season as far as major impact to lists is concerned. The players still playing in the Arizona Fall League and winter leagues can impact their views, but […]
Nick Senzel Non-Tendered By Reds
Cincinnati Reds outfielder/infielder Nick Senzel, who was the former No. 2 overall draft pick in 2016, was non-tendered by the Reds on Friday, according to a source. Senzel will now hit the open market this offseason and will be hoping a change in scenery can help him turn things around. The 28-year-old hit 12 home […]
Giants Interested In Matt Chapman
The San Francisco Giants are looking for a middle-of-the-order bat this offseason and are interested in free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman. New manager Bob Melvin and Chapman were together with the Oakland Athletics across the bay. The Giants won't have to give up draft-pick compensation to sign Chapman either, as he turned down the Toronto […]
White Sox Willing To Listen On Any Player
The Chicago White Sox have made it clear this offseason that they are willing to move any player in a trade as they look to rebuild. "I've made it very clear that the White Sox are willing to listen in on any of our players," first-year general manager Chris Getz said. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]
Oakland A's Officially Relocating To Las Vegas
The Oakland A's are officially on the move to Las Vegas after MLB owners unanimously voted to allow the move on Thursday. "Today is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland A's fans. It's a great day for Las Vegas," said much-maligned A's owner John Fisher. Under Fisher's ownership, the A's have been among the league's […]
Atlanta To Host 2025 All-Star Game
The Atlanta Braves' Truist Park will be the site of the 2025 All-Star Game, according to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The venue opened in the 2017 season and will host its first Midsummer Classic seven years later. The Braves have previously hosted the 2000 All-Star Game at Turner Field and the 1972 contest at Atlanta […]
A's Acquire Abraham Toro From Brewers
The Oakland Athletics acquired third baseman Abraham Toro from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for pitcher Chad Patrick. Toro, a 26-year-old Canadian switch-hitter, made just nine appearances in Milwaukee last season, going 8-for-18 (.444) with two home runs and nine RBI for the Brew Crew. He also hit a strong .291/.374/.471 in 414 […]
Giants "In On Everything" This Offseason
MLB Network's Jon Heyman says the San Francisco Giants are "in on everything" on the free-agent market this offseason. The Giants appear to be going big this winter after missing out on Aaron Judge last year and also walking away from a big deal with Carlos Correa. Heyman linked the Giants to free agents Cody […]
Matt Chapman Declines Qualifying Offer
Free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman declined the $20.325 million qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. The 30-year-old was one of seven players who received an offer this offseason, with none of them accepting. Chapman cooled off considerably after a red-hot start offensively in 2023 and finished with a .240/.330/.424 slash line, 17 […]
Skip Schumaker Earns NL Manager Of The Year Award
Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker was named the 2023 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. The Marlins had not posted a winning record in a full season since 2009, but Schumaker was able to earn a Wild Card spot with an 84-78 record in his first big-league season as a manager. Schumaker became […]
Brandon Hyde Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award
Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was named the 2023 American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Hyde's first season as the O's manager in 2019 resulted in a 54-108 record during the beginning of a rebuild. However, he led his team to a 101-61 record this season, winning the franchise's first AL East title […]