Diamondbacks Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a player test positive for COVID-19 in the last month in Arizona, according to general manager Mike Hazen. However, the player that tested positive wasn't using the team's spring training facilities, so it sounds as though no other players or staff members that were using the team's spring training facilities were […]

Multiple Mariners Test Positive For COVID-19

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that "more than one" player on the team has tested positive for COVID-19. Dipto also said that a "few" of them, not all, are showing symptoms of the virus. With spring training 2.0 set to begin next week in Seattle for the Mariners, all of their players will […]

Rockets Waive Center Isaiah Hartenstein

Houston Rockets center Isaiah Hartenstein has reportedly been waived by the organization. He hasn't played much with the team this season, but seemed to be a reliable depth option off the bench. However, the Rockets are all-in on small ball, so Hartenstein does not fit that system. Hartenstein played in 23 games for the Rockets […]

Tyler Zeller Signs Deal With Spurs

Free-agent center Tyler Zeller has signed a deal with the San Antonio Spurs. The contract is for the rest of the season, so he'll join the team in Orlando for the NBA restart in July. The Spurs lost LaMarcus Aldridge (shoulder) for the rest of the season, so Zeller is expected to take some of […]

Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez Could Serve On Taxi Squad

Seattle Mariners CEO John Stanton said that he expects young prospects like outfielders Jarred Kelenic and Julio Rodriguez, catcher Cal Raleigh and pitchers Logan Gilbert and George Kirby to be on the 30-man taxi squad for the shortened 2020 season. Even this year's first-round pick, Emerson Hancock, has a shot. Kelenic and Rodriguez are one […]

Baseball Officially Back; 60-Game Season To Start July 23 Or 24

The Major League Baseball Players Association and the league ironed out the final details on Tuesday, allowing players to report to camps by July 1 and play a 60-game season starting on either July 23 or 24. An agreement on healthy and safety protocols, which was the final hurdle, was ironed out on Tuesday night. […]

MLB Teams To Open With 30-Man Rosters

Major League Baseball teams can have 30-man rosters for Opening Day in late July. Rosters will be reduced to 28 on Day 15 of the season and reduced to 26 for the rest of the year on Day 29 of the season. Teams must submit a list of up to 60 players -- entire 40-man […]

Andre Drummond Confirms He'll Pick Up Player Option

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond confirms that he'll be accepting his player option for the 2021-2022 season, according to an ESPN podcast. His player option is worth $28.7 million, so it's not surprising that Drummond has decided to take the money rather than test himself out in free agency. He seemed unsure back in April, […]

DeMarcus Cousins Has Not Ruled Out Playing During Restart

Free-agent center DeMarcus Cousins (knee) has not ruled out signing with a team and playing during the Orlando restart, according to Tania Ganguli. Cousins is recovering from a torn ACL but could be ready to play by late July. He'd likely be monitored very closely and see limited playing time each game. However, Cousins could […]

Nikola Jokic Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus while in Serbia. His return to the U.S. has been delayed, but he hasn't shown any signs since testing positive last week. Tests will need to come back negative before he is allowed to return for the NBA restart in Orlando next month. […]

Players Agree To Report By July 1

The Major League Baseball Players Association has agreed to report to training camps by July 1 and play a 60-game season, according to sources. However, a deal is not yet finalized, as there is one last health-and-safety hurdle to get over amid the coronavirus pandemic. USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale reports that there aren't any major […]

Off-The-Radar MLB Prospects and Dynasty Assets

Dynasty leagues are always a lot of foresight and mental math. Are you competing this year or in the future? Are you trying to stockpile pitching assets to balance against their heightened risk or take a lot of hitters because of their relative safety? What skills project the best for you? All of these questions […]

Joey Bart To Return To Giants Camp, Unlikely To Make Roster

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will be in major league camp for spring training 2.0, but he will likely not be a candidate to make the Opening Day roster, per TheAthletic.com's Andrew Baggarly. The 23-year-old prospect was optioned in March during the initial spring training, but he will get to see some more time […]

Players Expected To Vote Yes On Proposals

There is a strong expectation that the Major League Baseball Players Association will vote yes on Tuesday on the league's proposed July 1 report date for spring training and codify the health-and-safety protocol to lock in a 60-game season that will start around July 24, according to sources. However, the health-and-safety issues could cause a […]

Owners Vote To Proceed With 2020 Season

MLB owners unanimously voted on Monday night to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their March 26 agreement with the Players Association after the union's executive board voted down the league's latest offer of a 60-game season with expanded playoffs. Commissioner Rob Manfred has the power to implement a schedule of his […]

MLB Commissioner To Implement 60-Game Season

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to implement a 60-game season that will start on July 29, although no official announcement has been made. This comes as the Players Association rejected MLB's latest proposal of a 60-game schedule with expanded playoffs. By rejecting the league's latest offer, the players union retains the right […]

Players Reject MLB's Latest Offer Of 60 Games

The Major League Baseball Players Association voted (33-5 against) on Monday to reject the league's 60-game proposal with expanded playoffs, putting commissioner Rob Manfred in position to implement a schedule of his choosing -- likely between 50 and 60 games. "While we had hoped to reach a revised back-to-work agreement with the league, the players […]

Clippers Plan To Keep Joakim Noah

Los Angeles Clippers center Joakim Noah is expected to finish out the season with the organization. The team is reportedly expected to sign Noah to a rest-of-season contract once the window opens on June 23. He is currently on a 10-day deal, but that will expire once the transaction window opens. Ivica Zubac and Montrezl […]

Four Yankees Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Four New York Yankees employees have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. None of the positive tests appear to be players, but additional MLB-related coronavirus cases put the season even more at risk than it already was. The Yankees are moving their spring training back to New York with rising cases in Florida, but even the […]

Two Angels Players Test Positive For COVID-19

The Los Angeles Angels learned that two players in their organization have tested positive for COVID-19, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Eppler would not specify if the players were major leaguers or minor leaguers, but they hadn't been working out either in Anaheim or at the team's spring training complex in Tempe, Arizona. The […]

WPC+ Videocast: Hitter Values for a Shortened Season

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut review stats from the first 50 games of the 2019 MLB season to find notable differences from final season totals for top fantasy players. How much will a small sample size of a shortened season affect fantasy value? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all […]

MLB Closing All Spring Training Sites

Major League Baseball will close all of their spring training sites in Arizona and Florida for deep cleaning and will not allow players or staff members back in until they pass a COVID-19 test. This comes after the Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants and Rangers shut down their spring training facilities earlier in the day due […]

MLB Won't Counter Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball won't counter the Players Association's latest proposal to play 70 games this year, instead sticking with their most recent offer of 60 games at full prorated salaries. The players can either accept the 60-game offer with expanded playoffs and promise not to file a grievance, or reject it and force commissioner Rob […]

Giants Shut Down Scottsdale Stadium Facility

The San Francisco Giants closed their Scottsdale Stadium facility on Friday "after one person who had been in the facility and one family member exhibited mild symptoms and were tested," per president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. The organization is awaiting test results. The Giants recommended that others who had been at the facility should […]

Blue Jays Close Facilities After COVID-19 Scare

The Toronto Blue Jays shut down their spring training facilities in Dunedin, Florida, on Thursday after a player showed coronavirus symptoms, according to sources. The Phillies, located in Clearwater, Florida, are also closing their facility after five players and a staff member tested positive. The Blue Jays player is a pitcher on the 40-man roster […]

Five Phillies Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Five Philadelphia Phillies players and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's spring training site in Clearwater, Florida. The names of the infected have not been released, but none have been hospitalized and each case appears to be under control. In addition to the eight positive cases, several other tests are […]

MLB Owners Upset With Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball owners are so upset about the Players Association's latest proposal -- which is for around $300 million more -- that no response is expected to be immediate this week. The league proposed a 60-game season earlier this week, while the players countered with a 70-game schedule, $50 million in playoff bonuses and […]

Players Union Proposing Schedule Of Around 70 Games

Updating an ongoing story, the Major League Baseball Players Association has finalized a proposal to the league for a season in the neighborhood of 70 games, according to sources. The season would run from July 19 to Sept. 30 and would include full pro-rated salaries and $50 million in playoff bonuses. It would also include […]

Dillon Dingler Agrees To Terms With Tigers

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler has agreed to terms with the franchise after being selected in the second round of the MLB draft last week. The deal is reportedly worth $1.952 million. Dingler is a well-rounded catcher; he is a talented defender and hits for both average and power. In addition, he has the ability […]

Players Want More Than 60-Game Season

Following a four-hour negotiation in Arizona between MLB commissioner and union executive director Tony Clark on Wednesday, the league believed the framework of a deal had been agreed upon, according to sources. But the union disagreed and players said they view the 60-game schedule proposal as too short. Absent a deal, the league has the […]