Third Base and Shortstop - Early 2024 Fantasy Baseball ADP Analysis

It might only be the second week of December, but 2024 draft season is already beginning to heat up. Sites like NFBC and Fantrax make it easy to scratch that early draft itch and I've already completed one draft for 2024, a 50-round draft champions draft on NFBC. I've been working through my early 2024 […]

Is Eduardo Rodriguez Undervalued in 2024 Drafts? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Back on August 1, 2023, Eduardo Rodriguez was set to be a Los Angeles Dodger; however, the lefty pitcher vetoed the trade by invoking the no-trade clause of his contract. On December 6, he found himself in the NL West anyway, but for the Diamondbacks and not the Dodgers. Rodriguez is coming off one of […]

Tyler Glasnow, Dodgers Finalizing Five-Year Extension Friday

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a five-year, $135 million contract extension on Friday, according to sources. Once the deal is complete, the trade of Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays to the Dodgers for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca will be complete. The deal […]

Clayton Kershaw Says He "Feels Great"

Free-agent left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) said he "feels great" five weeks removed from left-shoulder surgery and that he will be back next summer "at some point." Meanwhile, Kershaw is still deciding on where he will pitch in 2024 while on the open market. It's pretty much down to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers […]

Shohei Ohtani's Elbow Injury Much Different From His First

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) wouldn't confirm whether he had a second Tommy John surgery, but he did say his second elbow procedure this September "was completely different" from the first Tommy John he had on his right arm in 2018. Either way, Ohtani is not expected to be available at all […]

Rays Pick Up Ryan Pepiot, Jonny DeLuca From Dodgers In Tyler Glasnow Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers agreed on a trade on Thursday that will send right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to the Dodgers in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca, according to sources. Pepiot pitched in only eight games (three starts) for the Dodgers in 2023 while missing […]

Dodgers Acquiring Tyler Glasnow, Miguel Margot From Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed with the Tampa Bay Rays on a deal that will send right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot to the Dodgers for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca, contingent on Glasnow signing an extension with the Dodgers, which is expected, according to sources. The 30-year-old Glasnow was set […]

J.D. Martinez Receiving Interest From Blue Jays

Free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez is receiving interest from the Toronto Blue Jays on the open market. Of course, the Blue Jays lost out to the Dodgers on two-way superstar and designated hitter, Shohei Ohtani and are still in need of a quality bat at DH. Brandon Belt served as the club's DH in 2023 […]

Jarred Kelenic on Braves, Is He Draftable Now? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Jarred Kelenic is coming off his best season as a pro, although the final stat line was still a far cry from where baseball minds would have projected it to be just a few years ago. Kelenic was drafted with the sixth overall pick in 2018, and by 2021, he saw his first MLB action. […]

Shohei Ohtani Can Opt Out Of Deal With Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers if either controlling owner Mark Walter or president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman are no longer with the team, according to a person familiar with the record-breaking deal. Ohtani's deal also provides that 97% of the […]

Daniel Hudson Returning To The Dodgers

Right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson has agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday on a minor-league deal, according to sources. The 36-year-old missed most of this past season with knee injuries and will earn $2 million if he makes the team with up to $2 million more in performance bonuses. It might be […]

Dodgers Superstars Attend Meeting With Yoshinobu Yamamoto

A trio of Los Angeles Dodgers superstars attended a meeting with free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, as Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts all were part of the discussion. Of course, Ohtani's presence is the key, as he is a countryman of Yamamoto's and a teammate of his in March's […]

Dodgers Discussing A Trade For Tyler Glasnow

The Los Angeles Dodgers are discussing a trade in which they would acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for right-hander Ryan Pepiot and outfielder Jonny DeLuca, according to sources. No deal is complete at this time and it's possible that changes could be made to the […]

Will Juan Soto's New Scenery Boost Power Numbers? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

Last season, the Yankees struggled to get on base (.304 OBP, 27th out of 30) and score runs (4.15 runs/game, 25th out of 30), but with some new additions and healthy veterans, the Yankees already look like a much better offensive team than the 2023 iteration. A look at a potential 2024 Yankees lineup featuring […]

Dodgers Reportedly Targeting Josh Hader

Despite recently making a massive signing of two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow), the Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly targeting top free-agent closer Josh Hader, per Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci. The salary deferrals in Ohtani's contract may allow the Dodgers to bring in one or several top-tier additional players. Hader had an excellent bounce-back 2023 season […]

Dodgers Meet With Yoshinobu Yamamoto On Tuesday

The Los Angeles Dodgers met with Japanese free-agent right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto on Tuesday in Los Angeles as he continues to meet with teams, according to sources. After already landing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani over the weekend, the Dodgers are aggressively pursuing Yamamoto. The flexibility that Ohtani's contract provides will allow the Dodgers to make room […]

Shohei Ohtani Fantasy Baseball Hitting Outlook for 2024 in Dodgers Lineup

While other trades were happening last week, much of the collective attention of folks following baseball was still centered around where two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani would be signing. There were some reports that he was signing with Toronto and that he was even on a plane destined for that city, however, that report proved false. […]

Shohei Ohtani Signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Reaction

As we entered the offseason, Mike Trout held the record for the biggest contract in MLB history at $426 million. Not anymore. After announcing the signing on his Instagram following a media circus the prior few days with rampart rumors and report, Shohei Ohtani is heading to the Los Angeles Angels, signing a 10-year contract […]

Winter Meetings Recap - Fantasy Baseball Fallout

The MLB Winter Meetings are an exciting time. Fans can dream of their teams making a move that will see them becoming contenders. Some teams just use it to begin a phase of rebuilding. Regardless of each team's needs, there's usually no shortage of transactions that will impact players' fantasy outlook for the following season. […]

Shohei Ohtani Signs Massive Contract With The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed free agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow) to a 10-year, $700 million contract on Saturday. Ohtani's deal is the largest in MLB history and includes no opt-outs. The 29-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in September and will not pitch during the 2024 season. Ohtani will […]

Wander Suero Signs With Astros

Free-agent right-hander Wander Suero signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros on Thursday. Suero will simply give the Astros some extra relief depth entering the 2024 season. The 32-year-old veteran reliever pitched in eight innings in five appearances out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen in 2023 and allowed seven earned runs on six […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Spencer Strider

At just 25 years old and with two outstanding seasons under his belt, Spencer Strider is already one of the most dominant pitchers in Major League Baseball. He's already breaking franchise records for the Braves and looking like a perennial Cy Young contender. He's also looking like one of the best steals of the 2020 […]

Dodgers Have Met With Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers met with two-way superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium "a couple days ago," according to manager Dave Roberts. The skipper said the meeting went well. Because of Ohtani's preferences to play for a perennial contender and to stay on the west coast, the Dodgers have been considered the favorites […]

A Year to Forget: Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Who Will Rebound in 2024

Fantasy baseball managers drafted these pitchers in 2023 expecting them to deliver results, however, they underperformed expectations relative to their ADP. Due to their underwhelming seasons, scorned managers will cast them aside, avoiding them in drafts. As a result, they will see a discount in ADP going into 2024, but with bounce-back campaigns in order, […]

Gavin Lux Expected To Be Dodgers' Starting Shortstop

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (knee) is expected to be the team's starting shortstop in 2024 when he returns from a right-knee injury that caused him to miss all of the 2023 campaign. Manager Dave Roberts said that Mookie Betts will be the regular second baseman next year as well, so Lux and Betts […]

Clayton Kershaw Expected To Pitch In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he expects free-agent left-hander Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) to pitch in 2024. "He's on my to-do list. I'm going to reach out to Clayton on Thursday or Friday. I'm going to call and check in on him, his family, the kiddos and Ellen. I think it's fair to […]

Mookie Betts To Play Second Base Everyday In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts will serve as the everyday second baseman in the 2024 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. A natural second baseman, Betts saw time at the position again in the 2023 season and even logged 98 innings at shortstop. While he is a highly-regarded defender in right field, Betts playing […]

Dodgers Are Close To Re-Signing Veteran Joe Kelly

Free-agent reliever Joe Kelly is close to signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya and FanSided's Robert Murray. The hard-throwing veteran posted a 4.12 ERA, 1.195 WHIP, and 60:18 K/BB ratio over 39 1/3 innings between the White Sox and the Dodgers last season. Kelly was traded to Los Angeles […]

2023 Fantasy Baseball Year-in-Review: Ronald Acuna Jr.

From the time Ronald Acuna Jr. burst onto the MLB scene in 2018 as a 20-year-old, he's shown that he had all the tools needed to put together an MVP-caliber season. In 2023, he finally was able to put it all together in order to bring home his first NL MVP award in unanimous fashion. […]

Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up: Fallers (Kevin Parada, Max Muncy, Carson Williams, Jake Eder)

Every year since 1992, each MLB team sends a handful of prospects to the desert to compete in the Arizona Fall League. Players are sent here to get additional reps as a hitter or as a pitcher in order to further prepare them to make the leap to the major leagues or to get some […]