Jarod's 7 Early Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - 2026 Player Outlooks

The postseason just ended, but it's never too early to start thinking about next season. The winter meetings haven't even started yet, so there are still lots of names who could be in new homes by the time spring training rolls around, perhaps including one of the names below. While there will be plenty of […]

Raisel Iglesias Returning to the Braves on One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that they re-signed right-handed closer Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million deal for the 2026 season. The 35-year-old Cuban veteran will return to Atlanta for a fifth season, where he should be firmly locked in as their closer yet again. Iglesias didn't exactly look like himself early on, […]

Ryan Yarbrough Agrees With Yankees on One-Year Deal

Free-agent left-hander Ryan Yarbrough agreed with the New York Yankees on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, pending a physical, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. ESPN's Buster Olney is reporting that Yarbrough is signing for $2.5 million. The 33-year-old veteran southpaw served in a swing role for the Yankees in 2025, starting […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' End of Season Update

What, just because the MLB season is over you thought the Fantasy Baseball content would stop? Well, not in my world and not here at RotoBaller either. Dynasty leagues are a year-round investment and there's never a bad time to improve or tinker with your roster. So why not start with some rankings and notes […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Who Had Career Years: Kipp's Top Players in a Year to Remember (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season has come to a close with the Los Angeles Dodgers reigning supreme for the second year in a row, but at least we got a terrific World Series out of it. Now that the season is officially over, it is time to reflect on much of what we saw in […]

Blue Jays Interested in Signing Edwin Diaz?

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal writes that a "perfect storm" for the New York Mets to lose free-agent closer Edwin Diaz "might be developing." Diaz opted out of the final two years of his contract with the Mets and will test free agency for the first time in his career. The Toronto Blue Jays, who were […]

Aroldis Chapman Named AL Reliever of the Year

Boston Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman was named the American League Reliever of the Year in 2025 for the second time in his career, with the first coming with the New York Yankees in 2019. Chapman defied Father Time this year to win the award at age 37 while also making his eighth career All-Star […]

Edwin Diaz Named NL Reliever of the Year

New York Mets right-handed closer Edwin Diaz was named the National League Reliever of the Year on Thursday night for the third time in his career, according to MLB. Diaz joins Houston Astros lefty Josh Hader as the only players to win three Reliever of the Year awards since the honor was established in 2014. […]

Edwin Diaz Says There's a "50-50" Chance he Returns to Mets

Free-agent right-handed reliever Edwin Diaz said that he thinks his chances of re-signing with the New York Mets are "50-50," according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Mets extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to Diaz, but he's fully expected to decline the offer after he opted out of his contract with New York […]

Dodgers Interested in Signing Raisel Iglesias

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams interested in signing free-agent right-handed reliever Rasiel Iglesias, sources told Francys Romero. The Dodgers poured a lot of resources into lefty closer Tanner Scott for 2025, but it didn't work out. Despite other injuries to key relievers and their bullpen being a weak spot, L.A. won a […]

Felix Bautista Could Return in Second Half in 2026

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias said on Wednesday that right-handed closer Felix Bautista (shoulder), who had right-shoulder surgery this year, could be back after the trade deadline in 2026, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. The Orioles are still planning on adding late-inning help this offseason, though, because they aren't […]

Josh Hader Progressing Well From Shoulder Injury

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that left-handed closer Josh Hader (shoulder) has thrown off a mound three times and is "progressing well," according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Hader's 2025 season ended early in the middle of August after he strained his left […]

Dodgers Targeting Devin Williams to Bolster Their Bullpen?

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second straight World Series title this fall by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, but it's no secret their bullpen was a weak spot in 2025. They are expected to "dive into the deep waters of the free-agent relief market" again this offseason. According to league sources, […]

Stephen Vogt Wins Back-to-Back AL Manager of the Year Honors

MLB Network announced on Tuesday night that Cleveland Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won American League Manager of the Year for the second straight season. Brewers skipper Pat Murphy went back-to-back as well in the NL, with both managers in their first two seasons at the helm. Pretty crazy stuff. Despite making it to the ALCS […]

Pat Murphy Named NL Manager of the Year Again

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Pat Murphy was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday night for the second straight season, MLB Network announced. Both Murphy and Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt defied expectations to win the award in back-to-back seasons in their first two years on the job. Pretty impressive. The Brewers won […]

Emmanuel Clase Indicted on Gambling Charges, Facing 65 Years in Prison

Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Oritz have both been indicted by prosecutors in Brooklyn, New York, on a "host of charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches" thrown during the 2025 season, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Ortiz was arrested on Sunday in Boston, while Clase is currently not […]

Pete Fairbanks Becomes a Free Agent

Right-handed closer Pete Fairbanks is officially on the free-agent market after the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $11 million option for the 2026 season on Thursday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Fairbanks will receive a $1 million buyout and will now be free to sign with any MLB team this winter. The 31-year-old veteran […]

Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Toronto's Bench Coach

Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly won't be returning to the team next year after the Jays fell one win shy of winning the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he doesn't plan to retire just yet. The 64-year-old former manager joined Toronto back in November of 2022 under first-time manager John […]

Craig Stammen Named Padres New Manager

The San Diego Padres hired former right-handed relief pitcher Craig Stammen to a three-year deal on Thursday to be their new manager, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Stammen, who just retired from professional baseball three years ago, will take over for Mike Shildt. The Padres chose Stammen, who has no managerial […]

Kenta Maeda Returning to Japan

Free-agent right-hander Kenta Maeda announced on Wednesday that he will return to his native country of Japan in 2026 to continue his career. Maeda made his debut in the big leagues in 2016 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and pitched for the Blue until 2019 before short stints with the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers. […]

Phillies Exercise Jose Alvarado's 2026 Option

The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Wednesday that they exercised the $9.5 million club option on left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) for the 2026 season. Alvarado will be back with the Phillies next season despite ending the season on the 15-day injured list with a left-forearm strain. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw had a 2025 campaign to […]

Yankees Decline Jonathan Loaisiga's 2026 Option

The New York Yankees declined to pick up right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga's (elbow) $5 million club option for the 2026 season on Wednesday, making him a free agent, a source told Jorge Castillo of ESPN. It's not much of a surprise after Loaisiga had another injury-plagued season that limited him to just 30 relief appearances (29 […]

Mariners Pick Up 2026 Option on Andres Munoz

The Seattle Mariners exercised right-handed closer Andres Munoz's $6 million option for the 2026 season on Tuesday, a source told Francys Romero. It was an expected move for the Mariners to keep one of the most dominant relievers in baseball around for another year. The 26-year-old Mexican reliever was an All-Star for a second straight […]

Keegan Thompson Signs Split Contract With Reds

Former Chicago Cubs right-hander Keegan Thompson signed a one-year split contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The split contract will pay Thompson $1.3 million on the big-league half (with $100,000 in performance incentives). Thompson will stay in the National League Central after playing the first four […]

Orioles Acquire Andrew Kittredge From the Cubs

The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Kittredge will return to Baltimore after opening the 2025 season with the O's. The 35-year-old veteran was traded from Baltimore to Chicago at the trade deadline over the summer. Now […]

Second-Half Fantasy Baseball Busts: What Went Wrong for James Wood, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Oneil Cruz

It was the best of seasons, it was the worst of seasons. At least, that's how it felt for fantasy managers who rostered these second-half slumpers. During the first half, these players were good enough to earn All-Star nods, generate MVP buzz, and enter the Home Run Derby, but these guys fell off a cliff […]

Braves Hire Walt Weiss as Their Next Manager

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they hired Walt Weiss as their new manager. Weiss, who has served as the team's long-time bench coach, will be promoted to manager after the team parted ways with former manager Brian Snitker following a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended without a playoff appearance. The 61-year-old managed the […]

Edwin Diaz on the Open Market This Winter

New York Mets right-handed closer Edwin Diaz opted out of his contract with the Mets on Monday and is now officially a free agent, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Diaz turned down the last two years of his contract with New York, which would have paid him a total of $38 million, but he […]

Robert Suarez Opts Out, Becomes Free Agent

San Diego Padres All-Star closer Robert Suarez, who led the National League with 40 saves in 2025, opted out of his contract on Monday and will now officially become a free agent, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Suarez had $16 million over two years to go on his deal with San […]

Pirates Claim Dugan Darnell Off Waivers From the Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Dugan Darnell (hip) off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Darnell made his major-league debut in Colorado in 2025 and pitched to a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with seven walks and five strikeouts in […]