White Sox Showing Interest In Adam Ottavino

The Chicago White Sox have shown interest in free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino, according to sources. Despite being in the middle of a rebuild, the Pale Hose have money to spend and are interested in taking a big step forward in 2019. Ottavino was the Rockies best reliever in 2018, recording six saves, a 2.43 […]

Shane Greene To Enter Season As Closer

Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said that relief pitcher Shane Greene will enter spring training as the team's closer. Greene managed to post a career-high 32 saves in 2018, but he was one of the shakiest closing options in fantasy baseball, also sporting a terrible 5.12 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 and 2.7 BB/9 in […]

Yankees Meet With Adam Ottavino

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman met with the representatives for free-agent Adam Ottavino on Tuesday night, according to sources. No offers were exchanged, but it's clear that the reliever is high on the Yankees wish list. Ottavino would likely be the setup man to Aroldis Chapman in the Bronx, so the right-hander's fantasy […]

Mets, Red Sox Interested In Adam Ottavino

The Mets and Red Sox are showing continued interest in free-agent relief pitcher Adam Ottavino, according to sources. While Ottavino would just be a setup man for Edwin Diaz in New York, he could definitely serve as the ninth-inning man in Boston, which would seriously boost his fantasy appeal. Ottavino was great in 2018, posting […]

Orioles Hire Brandon Hyde As Next Manager

The Baltimore Orioles hired former Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde to be their next manager on Tuesday, according to sources. Hyde has a lot of work ahead of him for a team that finished with the worst record in baseball (47-115) and in last place in the tough American League East. A turnaround for […]

Archie Bradley Expected To Close In 2019

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo appears to be leaning toward using relief pitcher Archie Bradley as the team's closer next season. The D-backs preferred to use Bradley as more of a setup man in 2018, although he did close out three games to go along with a 3.64 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 75 K's in […]

Twins Interested In Cody Allen

The Minnesota Twins are interested in free-agent relief pitcher Cody Allen. Allen had 27 saves in his final season with Cleveland, but that was about the end of the good news for his 2018 season. The right-hander had an ugly 4.70 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10.7 K/9 in 70 outings (67 innings) for the Tribe. […]

Phillies In On Dallas Keuchel, Zach Britton

The Philadelphia Phillies are in on free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel and reliever Zach Britton, and they are also still trying to lure in either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper. Keuchel is a ground-ball artist who could thrive despite the hitting-friendly environment in Philly, although this wouldn't be the most attractive landing spot for the […]

Cardinals Pursuing Will Smith

The St. Louis Cardinals have been among the most aggressive suitors in a potential trade for San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith, according to a source. However, it won't be easy, as the Giants aren't really looking to move him. With the Cardinals expected to move Carlos Martinez back to a rotation post next […]

Red Sox Not Expected To Re-Sign Craig Kimbrel

Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski doesn't expect the team to re-sign closer Craig Kimbrel, as they aren't expected to spend big on a ninth-inning man for 2019. Kimbrel is one of the most dominant closers in the game after posting a 2.74 ERA, 13.9 K/9 and 42 saves in 2018 with the BoSox, […]

Jose Leclerc Not Locked Into Closer Role

Texas Rangers new manager Chris Woodward said that relief pitcher Jose Leclerc isn't locked into the closer role heading into the 2019 season. Woodward likes Leclerc's ability to pitch multiple innings in high-leverage situations instead of solely the ninth inning. The right-hander was one of the most dominant relief pitchers last year, striking out 85 […]

David Robertson's Market Heating Up

Interest in free-agent relief pitcher David Robertson is picking up. At least half a dozen teams are showing interest in him. The Mets and Red Sox have been connected to him in recent days, but the Dodgers have also emerged as a suitor. Robertson went 8-3 with a 3.23 ERA and five saves in 69 […]

Angels Trade Jose Alvarez to Phillies for Luis Garcia

The Los Angeles Angels have traded left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for right-hander Luis Garcia. Alvarez was one of LA's steadiest relievers, posting a 2.71 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP in 63 innings last season. Garcia is a flame-throwing right-hander who posted an excellent 10.0 K/9 last season, but struggled […]

A.J. Minter Could Be Closer In 2019

The Atlanta Braves may use an in-house reliever as their closer to open the 2019 season, and A.J. Minter could be the best long-term option with Arodys Vizcaino having durability issues with his right shoulder. Edwin Diaz was acquired in a trade by the Mets and free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel's asking price is currently too […]

Brandon Morrow Undergoes Elbow Scope

Chicago Cubs closer Brandon Morrow (elbow) underwent a scope on his elbow a month ago, and it could impact his availability for the start of the 2019 season. Morrow missed all of the second half last season due to elbow issues, but he was very good in the first half, posting a 1.47 ERA, 1.08 […]

Yan Gomes to Washington - Fantasy Impact

Last week the Cleveland Indians traded All-Star catcher Yan Gomes to the Washington Nationals for a package of prospects. For Cleveland fans, this move was expected, and hopefully not the last deal this offseason for a team in flux. The fantasy implications are clear, with one of the better catchers moving, and toolsy prospects coming […]

Padres Discussing Sonny Gray

The San Diego Padres continue to have ongoing discussions about a potential trade for pitcher Sonny Gray, according to sources. Several other teams are thinking the same thing and hoping for a rebound from Gray after he struggled in 2018 and was demoted to the bullpen late in the season. A change of scenery to […]

Brewers Considering Trade For Sonny Gray

The Milwaukee Brewers have talked to the New York Yankees about trading for pitcher Sonny Gray, according to a source. The Brewers would be hoping for a rebound from Gray after he disappointed in his two seasons so far with the Bronx Bombers. The right-hander had a 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 8.5 K/9 in […]

Mets Make Major Move - Will Fantasy Teams Benefit?

The second blockbuster for the Seattle Mariners during the 2018 MLB offseason was finalized on Monday, as the Mariners sent Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the New York Mets for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, and Jarred Kelenic. By trading Cano and Diaz, the Mariners got financial freedom from Cano's contract […]

Jean Segura to Phillies - Fantasy Impact

The Mariners' teardown continued apace on Monday as the rumors were finally announced as fact: Jean Segura is on his way to Philadelphia. Joining him in the better half of the state of Pennsylvania will be relievers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos. Meanwhile, Carlos "Smooth" Santana and former top prospect J.P. Crawford have been sent […]

Buy Low(er) - Dynasty Baseball Players Due For A Rebound

Dynasty teams are great to own and develop; they are my favorite teams to manage actually. In real life and fantasy, there are managers who find happiness by having a finished organization that can run itself with very little decision-making on their part. There are other people who find pleasure building an organization up and […]

Joakim Soria Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria is drawing interest from the Diamondbacks, Angels, Yankees, Braves and Reds, according to a source. The 34-year-old had a nice season between the White Sox and Brewers last season, sporting a 3.12 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 11.1 K/9 over 60 2/3 innings. Soria doesn't have much fantasy value unless he's […]

Carlos Santana, J.P. Crawford Heading To Seattle

The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford from the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday in exchange for shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos. Seattle will look like a brand-new ball club in 2019. Santana, who hit .229/.352/.414 with 24 homers and 86 RBI in his lone […]

Phillies Acquire Jean Segura From Seattle

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired shortstop Jean Segura and relief pitchers Juan Nicasio and James Pazos from the Seattle Mariners on Monday in exchange for first baseman Carlos Santana and shortstop J.P. Crawford. Segura is a top-of-the-order hitter that can do it all at the plate and represents a big upgrade over Crawford. He'll remain one […]

Angels Interested in Joakim Soria

The Los Angeles Angels have showed interest in veteran right-hander Joakim Soria. They are one of five teams, including the Reds, Yankees, Braves and Diamondbacks, that are showing interest in the 34-year-old free agent. Soria had a 3.11 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP with 16 saves last season. His 11.1 K/9 and 2.44 FIP make […]

Kenley Jansen Rides Stationary Bike Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen (heart) posted a video on Twitter of him riding a stationary bike a week after undergoing heart surgery to treat his atrial fibrillation. It's the second heart procedure Jansen has had this year, but he's fully expected to be ready for spring training next year. The hard-throwing closer wasn't […]

Red Sox Likely To Have Interest In Kelvin Herrera

The Boston Red Sox may be in need of a closer next year if free-agent Craig Kimbrel doesn't return, and they could look to free-agent reliever Kelvin Herrera (foot). General manager Dave Dombrowski tried to trade for Herrera at the trade deadline last summer. Herrera tore the Lisfranc ligament in his left foot on Aug. […]

Dodgers Announce Extension For Dave Roberts

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a four-year contract extension with manager Dave Roberts on Monday. It's well-deserved after he has guided the Blue to back-to-back World Series appearances. In his three seasons as the skipper in LA, Roberts has a record of 287-200. He made some head-scratching decisions in the World Series that wound […]

Mariners-Mets To Announce Blockbuster Deal Tuesday

The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets have scheduled a press conference on Tuesday at 11 am ET to announce their blockbuster deal that will send second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Jay Bruce, reliever Anthony Swarzak, outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic, pitching prospect Justin Dunn and […]

Sean Doolittle Says Foot Injury Is Behind Him

Washington Nationals closer Sean Doolittle (foot) is confident that his foot injury is behind him and has new inserts for his cleats. Doolittle missed most of the second half with a stress reaction in his foot, but he was lights-out when he was healthy. The left-hander posted a 1.60 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, 25 saves and […]