Joakim Soria Agrees With A's

Free-agent relief pitcher Joakim Soria agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday, according to multiple reports. Soria was 3-1 with a 4.09 ERA in 26 games with the Brewers last year after he was acquired from the White Sox. He earned 16 saves with the White Sox in the […]

Andrew Miller Signs With Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals officially signed free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Miller to a two-year, $25 million deal that includes a vesting option and a full no-trade clause, according to a source. His option is worth $12 million and vests at 110 games combined in 2019 and 2020. He'll also be able to make $500,000 per […]

Cardinals Closing In On Andrew Miller

The St. Louis Cardinals are closing in on a deal for free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Miller, according to sources. Miller was on the disabled list multiple times in 2018 and never really found his footing, finishing with an un Miller-like 4.24 ERA and 1.38 WHIP, although he still struck out 45 hitters in 34 innings. […]

Yankees Meet With Andrew Miller

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has already met with the representatives for free-agent relief pitcher Andrew Miller. They are also interested in re-signing lefty reliever Zach Britton. Miller has been one of the most dominant left-handed relief pitchers in the game in recent seasons, but 2018 was not one of them. The southpaw […]

Joe Kelly Agrees To Contract With Dodgers

Multiple outlets have reported that relief pitcher Joe Kelly has agreed to a three-year, $25 million deal, pending a physical. Kelly had a 4.39 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 65 2/3 innings for the World Series champions last year. Kelly will be a late-inning arm for the Dodgers and a strong candidate for holds in […]

Jeurys Familia Agrees To Terms With Mets

Relief pitcher Jeurys Familia has agreed to a three-year contract with his former team the New York Mets. Familia spent his first six and a half years with the Mets, prior to being dealt at the trade deadline last year to the Oakland Athletics. The reliever posted a 3.13 ERA with 83 strikeouts in 72 […]

White Sox Pursuing Jeurys Familia

The Chicago White Sox are pursuing free-agent relief pitcher Jeurys Familia, according to a source. The White Sox are looking to boost the back end of their bullpen, as they currently have Jace Fry and Nate Jones as their top two candidates for the ninth inning. Familia had a solid season in 2018, posting a […]

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 […]