Please Let Brandon Belt Get Traded

A report recently came to light that the San Francisco Giants were making first baseman and owner of a genuine super-beard, Brandon Belt, available in trades. Apparently, there are teams interested in the oft-injured slugger, despite the whopping $48 million due to him over the next three years. It’s not terribly surprising that Belt is available, […]

Manny Machado To Meet With Yankees Wednesday

Free-agent shortstop Manny Machado is scheduled to have a meeting with the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Machado is the top option on the free-agent market alongside superstar outfielder Bryce Harper. The Yanks could use Machado at the 6 for at least half the season with Didi Gregorius (elbow) recovering from Tommy John surgery. They […]

Charlie Morton to the Rays - Fantasy Impact

The latest free agent pitcher to find a new home is former Houston Astros starter Charlie Morton, who signed a two-year deal on Wednesday to take his talents to Tampa Bay. Morton underwent a career resurgence in Houston, where he won a World Series ring and earned his first All-Star Game appearance after nine seasons […]

2018 Baseball Winter Meetings - Wednesday/Thursday Recap

MLB Winter Meetings are ending in Las Vegas, Nevada and the headline-grabbing moves have come from relatively unknown places. Players like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, J.T. Realmuto, and Noah Syndergaard were rumored to be traded or signed, yet none of those moves materialized. What did occur over the last two days, though, were some solid […]

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 […]

Yankees Officially Re-Sign J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees officially agreed to re-sign starting pitcher J.A. Happ on Thursday, signing him to a two-year deal with an option for a third year. He'll make $17 million in 2019, $17 million in 2020 and have a vesting option for 2021 worth $17 million. The lefty's 2021 option triggers with 165 innings […]

Rangers Agree With Lance Lynn

The Texas Rangers agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn on Wednesday, according to a source. Texas is hoping Lynn can bounce back after he disappointed with a 4.77 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 161 K's in 156 2/3 innings over 31 outings (29 starts) between the Twins and Yankees. […]

Yanks Have No Preference For Gleyber Torres' Position

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said it doesn't really matter where infielder Gleyber Torres plays -- second base or shortstop -- to start the 2019 season with Didi Gregorius (elbow) injured. It'll likely depend on who the Yanks bring in through free agency, with shortstop Manny Machado looming large as one of their most […]

Reds Discussing Sonny Gray, Marcus Stroman

The Cincinnati Reds remain active in trade discussions for New York Yankees starting pitcher Sonny Gray and Toronto Blue Jays starter Marcus Stroman, according to sources. The Reds think there's a better chance of acquiring them than Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber. Gray and Stroman both had down seasons in 2018 but have the ability […]

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 […]

Yankees Close To Re-Signing J.A. Happ

The New York Yankees are close to re-signing starting pitcher J.A. Happ. Happ is 36 years old but was very effective for the Yanks after the acquired him from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline in 2018. The left-hander had 17 wins and posted a 2.69 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 8.9 K/9 in 11 […]

2018 Baseball Winter Meetings Recap (Monday/Tuesday)

MLB Winter Meetings have started in Las Vegas, Nevada and the headlines thus far have been more about what has been rumored to happen rather than what has happened. There have been some relatively minor moves thus far (including the signing of a former stolen base leader), but most of the stories have revolved around […]

Andrew McCutchen to Phillies - Fantasy Impact

A former MVP outfielder has signed with the Phillies, but it isn't the one their fans have been dreaming of since the season ended. Andrew McCutchen is headed back to the Keystone State. The free agent outfielder signed a reported three-year, $50 million contract with Philadelphia on Tuesday. The deal marks the first high-profile free […]

Lance Lynn Has Plenty Of Suitors

The Astros, Yankees, Reds, Rangers, White Sox and Blue Jays are all known to have interest in free-agent starting pitcher Lance Lynn, according to sources. Lynn was mostly a free-agent bust for the Twins last year, but he pitched better in 11 outings (nine starts) for the Yankees in the second half. Overall, the right-hander […]

Phillies Agree With Andrew McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Tuesday, according to sources. Well that was fast. The National League MVP for the Pirates in 2013 hit .255/.368/.424 with 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 83 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 155 games for the Giants and Yankees in 2018. […]

Phillies Showing Significant Interest In Andrew McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies are showing significant interest in free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen, according to sources. The Phillies are interested in making upgrades to their outfield, and McCutchen could be added to the mix that includes Roman Quinn, Odubel Herrera, Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr. McCutchen's best seasons are behind him. He's 32 years old and […]

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 […]

Yankees May Be Willing To Trade Miguel Andujar

The New York Yankees are open to moving third baseman Miguel Andujar, according to rival executives. This could be part of the rumored three-team trade involving the New York Mets and Miami Marlins that would also send catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Mets. If the Yanks get rid of Andujar, it'd make them more active […]

Braves A Dark Horse For J.A. Happ

The Atlanta Braves are a dark-horse contender for free-agent starting pitcher J.A. Happ. They are still in the field of potential landing spots after he narrowed down his list. The 36-year-old managed to win 17 games last year with the Blue Jays and Yankees and came on stronger in the second half with a playoff […]

Yankees Talking About Scooter Gennett

The New York Yankees have had talks about Cincinnati Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, according to sources. However, there may not be much to it, although the Yanks are in need of a middle infielder with Didi Gregorius expected to miss at least half of next year after having Tommy John surgery. Gennett has one […]

Yankees Not A Fit For Bryce Harper

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper isn't a fit for the team. The Yankees already have six outfielders that will compete for spots in spring training, and playing Harper at first base isn't realistic. You can never count the Yankees out, but they do have a surplus of […]

J.A. Happ A Good Fit For Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have had ongoing talks with free-agent starting pitcher J.A. Happ over the last several days, and he appears to be their best fit, according to sources. The left-hander has experience pitching in Philadelphia and is seeking a three-year deal. The veteran southpaw is 36 years old but had 17 wins, a 3.65 […]

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 […]

Yankees Plan To Meet With Manny Machado

The New York Yankees like free-agent shortstop Manny Machado and will meet with him, but a source says that they will not pay $300 million to secure his services. The Phillies, White Sox and maybe some mystery teams are seen as the main competitors to the Yankees for Machado. The 26-year-old lost some appeal to […]

Yankees Shifting Focus To Nathan Eovaldi, J.A. Happ

After losing out on Patrick Corbin, the New York Yankees are shifting their focus to free-agent starting pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and J.A. Happ, according to sources. Both Eovaldi and Happ excelled with their new clubs after midseason trades in 2018. Eovaldi is younger, throws harder and has more upside, but Happ already has recent success […]

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 […]

Mariners on the Rebuild - Fantasy Impact

Over the weekend, the New York Mets and the Seattle Mariners closed a long-gestating agreement to exchange money, pro talent, and young assets. The M’s continued their descent into “Tank City” by unloading slugger Robinson Cano and his $120 million contract along with cheap All-Star closer Edwin Diaz in exchange for less expensive but less […]

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 […]

Yankees Not Looking To Trade Gary Sanchez

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that catcher Gary Sanchez isn't going anywhere. After he hit .278 with 33 homers and 90 RBI in 2017, Sanchez was among the biggest fantasy busts in 2018, slashing .186/.291/.406 with 18 home runs and 53 RBI in just 89 games due to injury. Despite the down […]