Angels Agree With Julio Teheran

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal with starting pitcher Julio Teheran on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Financial terms of the deal weren't immediately disclosed. Teheran is expected to join Dylan Bundy, Andrew Heaney, Shohei Ohtani and Griffin Canning in the starting rotation in 2020. Teheran, 28, went […]

Angels Interested in Dallas Keuchel, Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been in contact with the agents of free-agent left-handed starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Hyun-Jin Ryu. The two lefties are the two best free-agent starters left on the market, and both are represented by agent Scott Boras. The Angels recently signed third baseman Anthony Rendon, so they've already chatted […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - First Base

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospects. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This includes […]

Anthony Rendon to the Angels - Fantasy Impact

Anthony Rendon's seven-year, $245 million contract may not match that of newest Yankee Gerrit Cole but it does equal former teammate Stephen Strasburg's deal and includes a full no-trade clause with no opt-outs, options, or deferred money. Regardless of results, the new marriage between the Halos and Rendon is set in stone until 2026. Rendon's contract […]

Braves Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu?

The Atlanta Braves are believed to have checked in with starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, but their level of interest is unknown. The Dodgers, Blue Jays and Twins are also interested in the left-handed hurler. The Korean southpaw had a fine season with the Dodgers in 2019, going 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and […]

Cardinals Meet With Dallas Keuchel

The St. Louis Cardinals met this week with the representatives of starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to sources. The Red Birds are definitely looking to add a starter or two in the offseason. Keuchel, 31, signed late in 2019 with Atlanta and went on to go 8-8 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91 […]

Rangers Likely Out On Josh Donaldson

The Texas Rangers are "likely out" on third baseman Josh Donaldson, as his price tag has "exceeded the Rangers' comfort level." The Rangers were also pursuing Anthony Rendon before he signed with the Angels on Wednesday night. Donaldson, 34, should get a hefty multi-year deal this winter after he hit .259/.379/.521 with 37 home runs, […]

Freddie Freeman Doing Well After Surgery

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) is doing well after having arthroscopic surgery on his elbow. "Last time I talked to him he said it hadn't felt that good in a long time," Snitker said. Freeman has plenty of time to heal up and should be 100 percent for […]

Barrel and Exit Velocity Batting Leaders: Statcast 2019 Review

The 2019 season saw more home runs hit than ever before in Major League history as 6,776 balls left ballparks across the league. The top-hitting club of them all was the Minnesota Twins with 307 big flies. Chief among them was none other than 39-year-old Nelson Cruz, who finished in a tie for seventh in […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - Catcher

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospect candidates. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This […]

Nationals Pursuing Josh Donaldson

The Washington Nationals are pursuing third baseman Josh Donaldson heavily. It could mean that the Nationals believe they have no chance of re-signing Anthony Rendon, who is the most coveted position player on the open market this winter. Donaldson, 33, doesn't have the upside that comes with Rendon and he has his own injury concerns […]

Braves, Cole Hamels Agree To One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves and left-handed starter Cole Hamels agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The veteran southpaw was looking for a short deal with a contending team, and he gets it with the Braves. Hamels is no longer the dominant pitcher he was earlier in his career, but he […]

Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects: Top 20 Starting Pitchers

Our journey continues around the minor leagues as we review the top dynasty prospects in baseball. Today, it’s time for the “chin music” as we throw one up-and-in, and break down the best starting pitcher prospects in baseball. It’s not easy to find a good rookie starting pitcher. Only 12 rookies pitched at least 100 […]

Blue Jays Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dallas Keuchel

The Toronto Blue Jays are interested in starting pitchers Hyun-Jin Ryu and Dallas Keuchel, among other free-agent starters. It's no secret that Toronto is in need of improving their starting rotation, but they won't shop at the top of the market for arms like Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. Ryu was one of the best […]

Is Mike Trout Still the #1 Pick in 2020?

Is it time to talk ADP already? Affectionately known as Mike Trout Doubting-Season, this is the time of year when some touts stick out sorely in declaring that the best player of this - and possibly any - generation should not be chosen first overall in fantasy. Instead, they have declared that it should be […]

2019 Season-In-Review - Gary Sanchez

There's an old saying that goes, "You can't predict baseball." In general, that statement is true. The game has been played for well over a century and even with all that time to learn and all the advanced stats available to us in 2019, the game is still as unpredictable as ever. That being said, […]

Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects: Top 20 Outfielders

Welcome back to our look at the best dynasty prospects at each position around Major League Baseball. Today, we’re leaving the Top 10 lists behind us and breaking out in a big way — with the Top 20 outfield prospects. There were not many outfield prospects that had massive impacts on the Majors in 2019. […]

Braves Still Planning To Use Mark Melancon As Closer

The Atlanta Braves are still planning on using relief pitcher Mark Melancon as the closer to start next season, even after signing Will Smith on Thursday. Melancon, who also pitched for the Giants last year before coming over to Atlanta, had a 3.86 ERA and 11 saves in his 23 appearances for the Braves. He […]

Braves Sign Will Smith

The Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed relief pitcher Will Smith, formerly of the San Francisco Giants, to a three-year contract worth $39 million. The deal includes a club option for 2023 worth $13 million. Smith recorded 34 saves for the Giants last season along with a 2.76 ERA and 96:21 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 65 1/3 […]

Rangers Making Push For Josh Donaldson

The Texas Rangers are making an aggressive push for third baseman Josh Donaldson. The Los Angeles Times' Jorge Castillo also reported that the Dodgers, Nationals, Phillies and Braves are pursuing the 2015 American League MVP and three-time All-Star. Donaldson will turn 34 in December and is coming off a rebound season with Atlanta in which […]

Braves Making Madison Bumgarner A Priority

The Atlanta Braves have made free-agent starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner a priority this offseason and are planning to quickly communicate with the veteran left-hander, according to league sources. The Braves also discussed Bumgarner at last summer's trade deadline. Bumgarner had a career-high 3.90 ERA last season, but he also threw 207 innings and led the […]

2019 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The RT Sports Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 132 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Braves Decline Julio Teheran's Option

The Atlanta Braves declined their $12 million option for the 2020 season on starting pitcher Julio Teheran on Monday, making him a free agent. Teheran will instead receive a $1 million buyout. The 28-year-old Colombian went 10-11 with a 3.81 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 162 K's in 174 2/3 innings (33 starts) for the Braves […]

Braves Bringing Nick Markakis Back

The Atlanta Braves re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis to a one-year, $4 million deal on Monday, according to sources. This comes after the team declined his $6 million option and gave him a $2 million buyout. The 35-year-old continued to hit for a high average (.285) because of a high contact rate, but he didn't do […]

Braves Decline Tyler Flowers' Option, Re-Sign Him

The Atlanta Braves are re-signing catcher Tyler Flowers to a one-year, $4 million deal on Monday, according to a source. This comes after the team declined his $6 million 2020 option and offered him a $2 million buyout. Flowers split time with Brian McCann, who has since retired, in 2019 and hit .229/.319/.413 with 11 […]

Billy Hamilton A Free Agent Once Again

The Atlanta Braves declined their mutual option on outfielder Billy Hamilton for the 2020 season, making him a free agent. Hamilton had a $7.5 million mutual option, but the Braves will instead pay him a $1 million buyout. He earned an extra $200,000 this year in bonuses based on plate appearances. The 29-year-old hit a […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for 2020 Redraft Leagues

Checkout our most recent prospects rankings articles and analysis: Top 50 Redraft Prospects for 2020 and Top 250 Dynasty Prospects Looking ahead, the 2020 wave of MLB rookies should be much more pitching heavy than it was last year as numerous key hitters made their debuts in 2019, such as Peter Alonso, Yordan Alvarez, Fernando Tatis Jr., […]

Freddie Freeman Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (elbow) underwent arthroscopic right elbow surgery on Wednesday in New York. Dr. David Altchek removed three fragmented loose bodies and cleaned up multiple bone spur formations in Freeman's elbow. The All-Star first baseman is expected to be ready for spring training in 2020. The 30-year-old had a quiet National […]

Brian McCann Retiring

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann announced that he is retiring after the team's 13-1 loss to the Cardinals in Game 5 of the National League Division Series. The 35-year-old seven-time All-Star will finish his career with an overall slash line of .262/.337/.452 with 1,590 hits, 282 home runs and 1,018 RBI. He also earned a […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our DFS Top Value Plays column for the 2019 MLB Poststeason. As you might imagine, this column will take on a different look for the month of October than you are used to seeing during the regular season. There are fewer games (thus […]