Colt Emerson Nearing MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners top prospect Colt Emerson is a name to keep a close eye on during camp, as he could push for an early MLB debut in 2026. Last summer, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the sport according to MLB Pipeline began the season in High-A and finished the season with Triple-A Tacoma. With High-A, […]

Kevin McGonigle to Push for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle is a name to closely monitor early in the season. McGonigle enjoyed an impressive 2025 campaign and is quickly approaching the top level of the Detroit system. Last season, the No. 2-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline, trailing only Pittsburgh's Konnor Griffin, opened the season at Low-A but quickly reached […]

Jac Caglianone to See Everyday Role in 2026?

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone appears ticketed to see a near-everyday role at the start of the 2026 campaign. The former sixth overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft made his MLB debut last season but struggled as he held a .157/.237/.295 line with just six doubles and seven home runs across a […]

Sal Stewart to See Time at First Base in Camp

Cincinnati Reds prospect Sal Stewart is expected to earn opportunities at first base during camp. Charlie Goldsmith of The Dayton Daily News reported that, given Cincinnati's crowded infield, the Reds will look to provide Stewart as many opportunities as possible instead of keeping him in the DH spot. Last summer, the team's top hitting prospect […]

Blue Jays in the Mix to Land Framber Valdez?

According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportnet, the Toronto Blue Jays have had meetings with free agent left-hander Framber Valdez and remain in the mix to sign him. The Blue Jays have had a very active offseason, including signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year deal and starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year contract. Additionally, they […]

Mets Remain Interested in Cody Bellinger

The New York Mets remain interested in the top hitter available on the free agent market, outfielder Cody Bellinger, even after signing infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract on Friday afternoon. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets would prefer to sign Bellinger to a short-term deal after signing Bichette […]

Rays had Interest in J.T. Realmuto in Free Agency

Before signing a three-year, $45 million extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, catcher J.T. Realmuto was linked to the Tampa Bay Rays. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays were interested in the veteran backstop but were unable to match Philadelphia's contract offer. The 34-year-old has spent the majority of his 12-year MLB career […]

Royals Unlikely to Land Brendan Donovan, Jarren Duran in Trade

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Kansas City Royals are unlikely to land either of the two hitters they have been pursuing in trade talks, Brendan Donovan of the St. Louis Cardinals, or Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox. Through the winter, both the Cardinals and Red Sox have been listening to […]

Ryan Ward Emerging as Potential Trade Candidate

The Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop outfielder Ryan Ward following the signing of star outfielder Kyle Tucker. As reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Dodgers are "likely" to explore trade offers for the 27-year-old ahead of spring training. While initial reports suggested they could shop Teoscar Hernandez, the Dodgers are likely […]

Dodgers Could Shop Bobby Miller on Trade Market

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers could look to shop right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller in a potential trade. Rosenthal noted that while reports suggested Teoscar Hernandez could be on the trade block following the signing of Kyle Tucker, Rosenthal believes the Dodgers would instead look to move young right-hander Miller. […]

Underdog Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2026)

Our attention is turning more and more to fantasy baseball -- and while it may be a bit too early for your standard leagues to begin drafting, best ball contests have continued to grow in popularity and typically take place over the coming weeks. Today, I'll be taking a look at some of my favorite […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Divisional Round Matchups Analysis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the next round of the NFL postseason. If you are new here, this matchups analysis and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article will look at the best and worst matchups of the week, diving into each game on the slate. While standard fantasy leagues are complete, managers can still join several playoff competitions, […]

Blue Jays Offered Kyle Tucker 10-Year, $350 Million Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays offered superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker a massive 10-year, $350 million contract before he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker opted to ink a four-year, $240 million contract with the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Throughout the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Shift to Left Field

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is expected to remain on the Dodgers but will shift to left field following the signing of Kyle Tucker. On Thursday night, the Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. While Hernandez spent time in left field during his first […]

Reds Could Look to Trade Starting Pitchers

Several teams have reached out to the Cincinnati Reds in hopes of acquiring one of their top pitchers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. While a source noted that teams doubt the Reds would entertain a trade offer for their top arms like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, or Andrew Abbott, a depth pitcher like […]

Orioles Showing Interest in Justin Verlander

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles are among the clubs that have shown interest in free agent right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander. Rosenthal noted that the 43-year-old is still receiving interest from several clubs, but given his connection with Orioles GM Mike Elias, the Orioles appear to be among the favorites to […]

Matt McLain Adds 12 Pounds in Offseason, Eyeing "Fresh Start"

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain has added 12 pounds in the offseason as he has focused on getting stronger. The former 17th overall pick has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his two-year MLB career and is eyeing a "fresh start." McLain made his debut in 2023 but missed the entire 2024 campaign due to […]

Brett Baty Expected to Play Multiple Positions, Including Left Field

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is expected to play numerous positions, including left field. On Friday, the team signed infielder Bo Bichette, who is now slated to take over the everyday role at third base, shifting Baty into a super-utility role. While Baty may […]

2026 NFL Offseason Fantasy Football Predictions

The fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While the NFL playoffs are still ongoing and many fantasy competitions are as well, let's take our first look ahead to the 2026 NFL offseason. Last offseason, many major moves affected the fantasy landscape, such as Tee Higgins re-signing in Cincinnati and George Pickens being traded […]

2026 NFL Playoffs Power Rankings for Fantasy Football - Divisional Round Picks for FFPC Playoff Challenge 2

Even though we are just a few weeks away from crowning the Super Bowl champion, eager players can still participate in serious fantasy competitions, as the Fantasy Football Players Championship (FFPC) Playoff Challenge 2 begins with this week’s Divisional Round matchups. This challenge consists of picking eight players, one from each remaining playoff team, and the […]

Konnor Griffin Quickly Climbing the Minor-League Ladder

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin is considered the No. 1 prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com and is quickly climbing the minor leagues. Last summer, the former ninth-overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft made his professional debut with Low-A but finished the season with Double-A Altoona. Through 101 games split between Low-A […]

Max Clark In Position for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has continued to progress at a steady pace through the system and is nearing the top level of the minor leagues. In 2025, the former third overall pick began the season with High-A, but eventually made his debut at Double-A Erie in the second half. Through 68 games with […]

Payton Tolle Not Guaranteed Spot in Starting Rotation?

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle made his MLB debut during the 2025 season and had mixed results. The southpaw logged 19 1/3 innings to the tune of a 6.09 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP. Tolle was deployed out of the rotation in each of his first three outings but was then shifted […]

Andrew Painter Nearing MLB Promotion?

Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter was in the mix to make his MLB debut last season, but was unable to earn the call from Triple-A. After battling numerous injuries throughout his young career, including Tommy John surgery, Painter was able to log a career-high 118 innings in the minor leagues last season, most […]

Walker Jenkins Poised for Early-Season MLB Debut?

Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins made his Triple-A debut late in the second half of the 2025 season and could be in the mix for his MLB debut sooner than expected. He began the 2025 season with Double-A, where he continued to perform at an elite level, carrying a .309/.426/.487 line with 11 […]

Sal Stewart Primed to Build Off Strong Debut

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart is primed to build off his strong MLB debut. The team's top prospect earned a call to the majors late in the second half and held an impressive .255/.293/.545 line over his first 18 gamd as the MLB level. However, over his last 10 games, Stewart took an even […]

Mets, Yankees to Enter Bidding War for Cody Bellinger

The New York Mets and New York Yankees are expected to enter a bidding war for free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger. Throughout the winter, both teams were in discussions with Kyle Tucker before he signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. Additionally, Bellinger has been linked to both teams, but with Tucker off the […]

Phillies the "Overwhelming" Favorite to Sign Bo Bichette

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Philadelphia Phillies are the "overwhelming" favorite to sign top free agent infielder Bo Bichette. On Thursday evening, the Dodgers signed outfielder Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract, leaving Bichette as the top available hitter. Throughout the winter, the Phillies have been in active pursuit of […]

Mets Offered Kyle Tucker a Four-Year, $220 Million Contract

According to Jim Duquette of SNY, the New York Mets offered superstar free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker a four-year contract worth $220 million before he opted to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker's contract offer with the Dodgers was slightly higher, at $240 million over the same four years. The Mets have […]

Orioles Claim Jose Suarez Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed left-handed pitcher Jose Suarez off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have opted to designate outfielder Marco Luciano for assignment. Suarez logged a limited 19 1/3 innings with the Braves last season but showed solid upside, posting a 1.86 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP. Across […]