Shohei Ohtani, Blue Jays Believed To Have Met Monday

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Monday that it is believed that free-agent superstar Shohei Ohtani met with Toronto Blue Jays club officials at the team's spring training complex in Dunedin, Florida. While an official timetable for Ohtani's signing decision is unknown, previous reporting suggested that he was expected to make a decision within the week. […]

Tigers Sign Manager A.J. Hinch To Contract Extension

The Detroit Tigers officially signed manager A.J. Hinch to an undisclosed contract extension on Monday after they completed the new deal a week after the season ended. Hinch's previous deal as the skipper ran through the 2025 season. Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris took over for Al Avila in September of 2022 and […]

Phillies Give Manager Rob Thomson An Extension

The Philadelphia Phillies gave manager Rob Thomson a contract extension through the 2025 season on Monday. Thomson was set to enter the final year of his two-year deal this year after taking over as interim manager on June 3, 2022, after the Phillies fired Joe Girardi. Since taking over, he's led the Phillies to back-to-back […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Sign Next Week

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes could be reportedly coming to an end soon. Recent reports are saying that the two-way superstar is expected to make his decision on a team within the next week. As of right now, the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, and Angels are the teams in the mix for Ohtani. However, it sounds […]

Four Teams In The Mix For Shohei Ohtani

The number of suitors for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has winnowed, according to sources. The Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets have turned their attention to other players. Among those confirmed by sources to still be in the bidding include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and Los […]

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 […]

Shohei Ohtani Wins Most Outstanding Designated Hitter Award

For the third straight season, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was named the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter award. In addition to the DH award, Ohtani was the American League Most Valuable Player in 2023 for the second time in the last three years. The three-time All-Star was more impressive this past season at the plate […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Sign Before End Of Winter Meetings

The "prevailing opinion" is that free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will sign with a team before the winter meetings end on Dec. 6, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. "I'm thinking he may sign at the Winter Meetings, which would be very, very exciting," Heyman said. "That seems to be the prevailing opinion at […]

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto "Above All Other Options" For Giants

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported Tuesday that acquiring one of free-agent two-way star Shohei Ohtani and top free-agent starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is a priority "above all other options this offseason" for the San Francisco Giants. The Giants had a disappointing 2023 season, finishing in fourth place in the National League West with a 79-83 […]

At Least Seven Teams Linked To Shohei Ohtani

As expected, there are no shortage of suitors for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter. At least the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs are believed to be going big for Ohtani, while the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are waiting and praying they'll […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-In-Review: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani delivered another phenomenal season in 2023, demonstrating his mastery of the game both at the plate and on the mound. His efforts were rewarded with his selection as the American League Most Valuable Player, the second of his career. Ohtani again received all 30 first-place votes for the award making him the first […]

Could Dodgers Sign Shohei Ohtani And Yoshinobu Yamamoto?

MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported Tuesday that the Los Angeles Dodgers are considering the possibility of signing both two-way star Shohei Ohtani and top Japanese starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason. Both players are considered the top free agents this offseason and could command combined contracts of more than $700 million in guaranteed money, making […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rowdy Tellez Non-Tendered By Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers non-tendered first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Friday, according to a source familiar with the situation. The move sends Tellez to the free-agent market this offseason. The Brewers traded for first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers earlier in the day on Friday, so he will now be the favorite for the majority of playing time […]

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. […]

Shohei Ohtani Named American League MVP For Second Time

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was named the 2023 American League Most Valuable Player, as expected. It is the second time in the last three years that he's been named the AL MVP. He was also a unanimous winner of the award this year, becoming the first player ever to be chosen unanimously […]

Cubs Eyeing Shohei Ohtani

The Chicago Cubs pursued two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani back in 2017 before he signed with the Los Angeles Angels, and now that he's on the open market again, the Cubs are eyeing him once again, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Cubs just hired widely respected manager Craig Counsell and have payroll coming […]

Blue Jays Could Be A Sleeper For Shohei Ohtani

At least one rival executive views the Toronto Blue Jays as a sleeper for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this offseason. Any plans the Blue Jays had to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to massive extensions might be on hold now. George Springer's six-year, $150 million contract expires after 2026, and the team […]

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 […]

Mike Ford Designated For Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was designated for assignment Tuesday, per Seattle Sports. The move came to protect minor league outfielder Zach DeLoach from the Rule 5 draft. The 31-year-old provided power off the bench but little else, slashing .228/.323/.475 with 16 home runs and 34 RBI in 251 plate appearances. On the […]

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 […]

Padres Chairman/Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that chairman and owner Peter Seidler passed away at the age of 63. Seidler had elevated the Padres to national prominence with financial commitments in the hundreds of millions but didn't get to see the team win a World Series. He was a two-time cancer survivor and revealed […]

Giants Prepared To Go After Shohei Ohtani

Free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is the San Francisco Giants' No. 1 target this offseason. One agent who spoke with the San Francisco Chronicle's John Shea during the general manager meetings last week called the Giants a "natural fit" for Ohtani, especially because of their location on the West Coast. Ohtani isn't the only […]

Rangers Expected To Be Aggressive In Free Agency

After winning the first World Series title in franchise history this fall, the Texas Rangers are expected to be one of the biggest players on the free-agent market this offseason. "I expect the Rangers are going to be aggressive this offseason," Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic said on his weekly show, "Foul […]

Shohei Ohtani May Be Open To Short-Term Deal

ESPN's Alden Gonzalez reported Monday that free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) "might be open to a short-term deal with an exceedingly high average annual value." While initial talks heading into the offseason revolved around Ohtani potentially signing the biggest contract in baseball history, a short-term deal could increase his number of potential suitors. This […]

Bo Porter Joining Angels As First Base Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have hired Bo Porter to join new manager Ron Washington's staff as a first base coach, the Athletic's Britt Ghiroli reported Monday. Porter previously played on the Oakland Athletics when Washington was the team's manager and also served as a front-office member of the Atlanta Braves while Washington was a coach. […]