Lance McCullers Jr. Says He Has A Flexor Tendon Injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) said he's dealing with a flexor tendon injury and not a UCL issue. He has undergone platelet-rich plasma and stem-cell treatments and isn't throwing yet. "I'm going to have a good amount of rehab here for at least a couple of weeks and we'll see the next […]

Mike Clevinger Says He'll Be Ready

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow), who missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, said that he'll be ready for the start of the 2022 season. "I feel healthier than I have in my entire career," Clevinger said. The right-hander made just five starts for the Friars in 2020 […]

Astros To Make New Offer To Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros plan to make a new offer to free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa shortly, according to a source. Correa's potential return is creating buzz in camp, and "players can't stop talking about it," according to one source. Correa and Freddie Freeman are the biggest names left on the open market with spring training games […]

Jesse Winker & Eugenio Suarez to Mariners - Fantasy Impact

The Seattle Mariners started the offseason with guns ablazin’ as they signed 2021 AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to a five-year, $115 million deal in November. Fast forward to the post-lockout offseason and the team is at it again, showing that the franchise is all in on competing in 2022. On Monday, the Mariners […]

Alex Reyes Undergoes MRI Exam On Shoulder

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Alex Reyes (shoulder) said he underwent an MRI exam on Tuesday and is still waiting for the results on his sore right shoulder. Reyes said he's had lingering pain from last season. It's not what you want to hear with spring training games around the corner later this week. The […]

Pirates Sign Heath Hembree

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday that they signed free-agent relief pitcher Heath Hembree to an undisclosed one-year deal. Hembree spent the 2021 season pitching for the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds, posting a 5.59 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with nine saves in 58 innings over 60 relief appearances. The 33-year-old had a bit […]

Braves Agree On Eight-Year Extension With Matt Olson

After trading for first baseman Matt Olson on Monday, the Atlanta Braves moved quickly to sign him to an eight-year, $168 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to sources. Olson, who is an Atlanta native, is now locked up two years before he was scheduled to become a free agent. Freddie Freeman won't be back […]

2022 "My Guys" Palooza - Another Fantasy Baseball Podcast: Ep. 5

Jon brings on a host of fantasy experts to give up their five favorite draft targets for the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Experts featured: @ATCNY, @Mike_Kurland, @SamskiNYC, @RotoSurgeon, @jasoncollette, @ThunderDanDFS, @BDentrek. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from […]

Phillip Evans Signs Minor League Deal With Yankees

The New York Yankees signed free-agent third baseman Phillip Evans to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Evans spent the 2021 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, slashing .206/.312/.299 with five home runs and 16 RBI in 247 plate appearances over 76 games. The 29-year-old spent his first two big-league seasons with the New York Mets, […]

White Sox Discussing Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas

Along with the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox are among many teams talking to the Oakland Athletics about trading for starting pitchers Sean Manaea and/or Frankie Montas. The A's already have traded starting pitcher Chris Bassitt to the New York Mets and first baseman Matt Olson to the Atlanta Braves, so their full rebuild […]

Red Sox Showing Interest In Freddie Freeman

According to Jon Heyman, the Boston Red Sox have entered the sweepstakes for free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman. This means the Dodgers, Blue Jays, Yankees and Red Sox are now all reportedly in on Freeman. One thing is clear, and that is that Freeman will no longer be an Atlanta Brave after they dealt for […]

Starting Pitching Bargains: Ep. 78 of The Operating Room

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and the SPStreamer Michael Simeone (@SPStreamer) discuss valuable starting pitchers going later in fantasy baseball drafts. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 3-5 PM, and Sundays from 3-5 PM. You can also find new weekly […]

Chris Bassitt to Mets - Fantasy Baseball Impact

The Oakland Athletics and New York Mets have clearly been on opposite sides of the offseason from the beginning. The A's are in sell mode and the Mets are seemingly buying any player they can get their hands on as they aim to make a playoff push in 2022. More evidence of this was given […]

Yusei Kikuchi to Blue Jays - Fantasy Impact

The Toronto Blue Jays led the league in home runs hit last year, and it was not particularly close. Despite that, they still failed to make the playoffs. The main reason for that failure was the tough division they played in, as well as just some rotten luck. They were actually a pretty good pitching […]

Josh Donaldson to Yankees: Fantasy Impact

Well, those Yankees sure have a type, eh? As if the team didn’t have enough sluggers to fill out its lineup card, the Yankees bulked up their offense by trading for former AL MVP Josh Donaldson on Monday. The two-time Silver Slugger recipient spent each of the last two seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Last […]

Rockies Remain Interested In Kris Bryant

The Colorado Rockies remain interested in former Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant, according to Nick Groke. It was previously reported that the Rockies were aggressively pursuing Bryant, and those reports continue to remain true. The Rockies are certainly in need of a solid third baseman and Bryant makes a ton of sense for the organization […]

Zac Gallen Dealing With Shoulder Issues

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (shoulder) is uncertain for Opening Day. He is currently behind at camp, but will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday. Gallen is currently dealing with a case of shoulder bursitis this offseason. This is an issue that could force Gallen to miss time at the start of the season. […]

Kyle Lewis Won't Be Ready For Opening Day

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) is not expected to be ready for the start of the season. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto mentioned that the organization is happy with where Lewis is at right now. The Mariners are likely to ease him back into action after lingering knee issues from last season. […]

Kris Bryant Down To Two Teams

Free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant is reportedly down to the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets, according to sources. The Washington Nationals were in on Bryant until they signed designated hitter Nelson Cruz. It sounds like the deal is in the range of five to six years for $110 million. Both teams appear to be […]

Blue Jays Making Push For Kyle Schwarber

The Toronto Blue Jays are making a strong push for outfielder Kyle Schwarber. They are reportedly one of the frontrunners to land the slugging outfielder. The 29-year-old hit .266/.374//.554 with 32 home runs and 71 RBI between the Washington Nationals and Boston Red Sox last season. He was a first time All-Star who is also […]

Andrew McCutchen Joins Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed on a contract with free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Monday. The details on the signing haven't been released, but it's likely a short one- or two-year deal. The veteran outfielder hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs and 87 RBI for the Philadelphia Phillies last season. All of the outfield spots […]

Undervalued Draft Targets for Fantasy Baseball Mixed Leagues - Hitters

WE HAVE BASEBALL!!!!! MLB and the MLBPA have finally agreed on a new CBA, which means players are reporting to Spring Training, and the season starts in less than a month. This also means fantasy baseball draft season is about to hit full speed ahead. We have been drafting for a few months, but now […]

Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez Traded To The Mariners

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Eugenio Suarez were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Justin Dunn, Brandon Williamson, and Jake Fraley on Monday. Winker was terrific for the Reds last season, slashing .305/.393/.556 slash line with 24 home runs, 32 doubles, 77 runs, and 71 RBI in 110 games. His season […]

Taijuan Walker Had Right Knee Surgery

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (knee) had right knee surgery in mid-January, according to manager Buck Showalter. As a result, the Mets are holding him back a bit this spring, but he still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 4.47 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP […]

Domingo German Likely To Begin On Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German (shoulder) is likely to begin the 2022 season on the injured list. German had shoulder issues pop up in late January and will likely need more time to get ready. The 29-year-old right-hander will have even less time this spring to get ready for Opening Day, so fantasy […]

Yankees Expect Jameson Taillon To Be Ready

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he expects starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (ankle) to be ready for the start of the regular season. Taillon had surgery on his ankle in late October, but he resumed throwing in recent weeks. Like most pitchers during the truncated spring training this year, Taillon will be eased into […]

Rockies Agree With Chad Kuhl

The Colorado Rockies agreed with former Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chad Kuhl on an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to a source. Kuhl went from the starting rotation to the bullpen last year after a bout with COVID-19. In total, he went 5-7 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.43 WHIP while striking out 75 and walking […]

Michael Kopech Delayed Due To Illness

Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said starting pitcher Michael Kopech's build-up was delayed by an illness this offseason. However, the team is still treating him as a starter and expect him to be ready for Opening Day. The 25-year-old right-hander missed all of the 2019 and 2020 seasons and pitched in only 69 […]

Andrew McCutchen In Talks With Brewers

Free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen is in talks with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to a source. McCutchen became a free agent when the Philadelphia Phillies declined his $15 million option for the 2022 season in November of last year. The 35-year-old outfielder hit .222/.334/.444 with 27 home runs, 24 doubles, 80 RBI, 78 runs scored and […]

A's Acquire Cristian Pache, Shea Langeliers

The Oakland Athletics acquired outfielder Cristian Pache, catcher Shea Langeliers and starting pitchers Ryan Cusick and Joey Estes from the Atlanta Braves on Monday in exchange for first baseman Matt Olson, according to a source. The A's are clearly rebuilding heading into 2022, but it's a big prospect haul for them. Pache and Langeliers were […]