Bobby Dalbec Homers In Spring Opener

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Thursday's spring opener against the Minnesota Twins. It was a nice start to the spring for Dalbec who is expected to shift between second base, outfield, and first base during camp to gain some versatility. Dalbec could be a solid […]

Trevor Bauer's Administrative Leave Extended

According to Juan Toribio, the MLBPA and MLB have agreed to extend Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's administrative leave until Saturday, April 16. Bauer has had his administrative leave extended several times, and it is uncertain when he will be able to resume MLB activities. His representatives have stated that administrative leave is […]

Colin Moran Signs With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds and infielder Colin Moran have agreed to a one-year deal, according to the Cincinnati Reds. Not exactly the consolation Reds fans were hoping for after trading away Jesse Winker, Eugenio Suarez, and Sonny Gray earlier this week. Moran posted a .258/.334/.390 slash line with 10 home runs across 318 at-bats in 2021 […]

Mychal Givens Signs With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and reliever Mychal Givens have agreed to a one-year deal worth $5 million, according to Jesse Rogers. Givens should help a Cubs' bullpen that posted a 4.31 ERA in 2021. Givens posted a 2.73 ERA over 29 1/3 innings pitched while striking out 34 batters in 2021 with the Colorado Rockies. This […]

Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene Won't Be Held Back

According to Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila, the team's top two prospects, first baseman Spencer Torkelson and outfielder Riley Greene, will not be kept in the minors in order to save money for the franchise. Avila explained that the team will decide its Opening Day roster solely by determining which players help build the […]

Hunter Greene To Make Spring Debut On Monday

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Hunter Greene is set to make his Spring Training debut on Monday against the Chicago Cubs in a bullpen role. The 22-year-old is entering his first Spring Training with the big league club. He's regarded as the team's top overall prospect by many sources and in all likelihood he will make […]

Ryan Tepera Signs Two-Year Deal With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed relief pitcher Ryan Tepera to a two-year deal worth $14 million. The 34-year-old split the 2021 season with the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox. Overall, he appeared in 65 games and pitched to a 2.79 ERA and a 0.88 WHIP while averaging 10.9 K/9. He compiled two saves […]

Tony La Russa Expects Starters To Get Three Spring Starts

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa believes that his starting pitchers will make at least three starts each while the team is in Arizona for Spring Training, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The White Sox's rotation currently consists of Lance Lynn, Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, Dallas Keuchel and Michael Kopech. There have been rumors […]

Michael Kopech Had COVID Last Month

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech said he had COVID-19 in the last week in February, but he feels that he'll be ready for Opening Day and to pitch every five days once the season begins. The White Sox said a few days ago that Kopech is a bit behind the other starting candidate […]

Scott Kazmir Holds Showcase

Free-agent left-hander Scott Kazmir had a workout for about 10 teams in Tampa on Monday, and the San Francisco Giants were among the teams in attendance. Kazmir reportedly looked much like he did in his start last September for the Giants against the San Diego Padres when he held them to an unearned run and […]

Cubs Agree With Robert Gsellman

The Chicago Cubs are agreeing to an undisclosed deal with free-agent right-hander Robert Gsellman on Thursday, according to a source. The Cubs have been busy on Thursday, also adding veteran infielder Jonathan Villar and left-handed pitcher Daniel Norris to major league deals. Gsellman spent his first six MLB seasons with the New York Mets, posting […]

Ranger Suarez Expects To Be Ready

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez arrived in camp on Thursday and said he threw a couple of bullpens before leaving Venezuela. Suarez expects to be ready for the start of the regular season after being delayed to spring training by visa issues. The 26-year-old right-hander probably won't be able to go deep into games […]

Drew Pomeranz Doubtful For Opening Day

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Drew Pomeranz, whose 2021 season ended with flexor tendon surgery in his left arm, is playing catch regularly but hasn't gotten on a mound yet. He's doubtful for Opening Day, according to manager Bob Melvin. The Padres also placed left-hander Adrian Morejon on the 60-day injured list after he underwent […]

Kris Bryant To Primarily Play Left Field

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black said that third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant will primarily play left field in 2022. Ryan McMahon should be the Rockies regular third baseman. With Bryant cemented in left field, Connor Joe will have to find at-bats in right field and at designated hitter. Bryant agreed to a seven-year, $182 million deal […]

Clayton Kershaw Will Be Ready For First Start

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (forearm) will be ready for his first start in the rotation, wherever that may be. Kershaw dealt with a left forearm injury that kept him from pitching in the postseason last October, but barring any setbacks this spring, he should be ready for […]

Third Base: Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Sleepers

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball third base rankings and 3B draft sleepers who can be sneaky later-round picks. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of four different MLB players at the third base position. Fantasy baseball players should consider drafting these players in the middle and later rounds of their drafts this MLB Season. […]

Dodgers Not Planning To Have Trevor Bauer For A While

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he plans to not have starting pitcher Trevor Bauer for the foreseeable future, if ever again. Bauer was placed back on administrative leave last week when the lockout was lifted after spending the entire second half of last year on leave amid investigations into sexual-assault charges against […]

Rangers Asked About Kyle Seager

The Texas Rangers inquired whether third baseman Kyle Seager wanted to reverse his retirement and join his brother Corey Seager on the left side of their infield. Kyle, who hit 35 home runs in 2021 with the Seattle Mariners, declined the Rangers offer. As of right now, the Rangers plan to use Andy Ibanez as […]

Alex Dickerson Signs With Atlanta

Free-agent outfielder Alex Dickerson signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with the Atlanta Braves. Dickerson did have a career-high 13 home runs in 2021 with the San Francisco Giants, but other than that he was mostly underwhelming with a .233/.304/.420 slash line, 38 RBI and 37 runs scored in 283 at-bats over 111 games. […]

Jonathan Villar Agrees With Cubs

Free-agent infielder Jonathan Villar agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, pending a physical, according to a source familiar with the situation. Villar spent the 2021 season with the New York Mets, where he slashed .249/.322/.416 with 18 home runs, 42 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 63 runs scored in 454 […]

Corey Dickerson Nearing Deal With Cardinals

Free-agent outfielder Corey Dickerson is nearing an agreement with the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, according to a source. Dickerson split the 2021 season with the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays and finished with a .271/.326/.408 slash line, six home runs, 29 RBI and six stolen bases in 365 total plate appearances spread across […]

Trey Mancini To See Work In Corner Outfield

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini will get some work in the corner outfield spots this spring, and Ryan Mountcastle will focus on first base, according to manager Brandon Hyde. With Mountcastle likely to be the team's primary first baseman, it's probable that most of Mancini's starts in 2022 will come as the DH. […]

Archie Bradley Set To Join Angels

Free-agent relief pitcher Archie Bradley is close to signing with the Los Angeles Angels and is headed to Arizona now, according to a source. Bradley spent last season pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he recorded a 3.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 40 strikeouts, 22 walks and two saves in 51 relief innings over 53 appearances. […]

Bobby Dalbec To See Work At 2B, Outfield

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec will get repetitions at second base and in the outfield this spring, according to manager Alex Cora. It will give Dalbec some more versatility in Boston, but he's still expected to see most of his time at first base in 2022 for the Red Sox. The 26-year-old finished […]

Mets Sign Travis Jankowski

The New York Mets signed free-agent outfielder Travis Jankowski to a minor league deal with an invite to spring camp on Thursday. Jankowski spent the 2021 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and hit .252/.364/.351 with a homer, 10 RBI and five stolen bases in 157 plate appearances over 76 games. The 30-year-old spent the first […]

Cubs Sign Daniel Norris

The Chicago Cubs are signing free-agent left-hander Daniel Norris to an undisclosed major league deal, according to a source. The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Norris from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline last summer, but he struggled with the Brew Crew to the tune of a 6.64 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 20 1/3 innings […]

Matthew Boyd Heads To Giants

The San Francisco Giants signed free-agent left-hander Matthew Boyd to a one-year, $5.2 million deal on Wednesday evening. The deal includes $2.3 million in incentives. Boyd becomes the fifth starting pitcher signed or re-signed by the Giants this offseason following Anthony DeSclafani, Alex Wood, Alex Cobb and Carlos Rodon. The 31-year-old southpaw had surgery to […]

Red Sox Looking At Trevor Story

After losing out on first baseman Freddie Freeman, the Boston Red Sox are taking a look at free-agent shortstop Trevor Story. However, Story would likely have to play second base in Boston with two-time World Series champion Xander Bogaerts at shortstop. Other possible options for Story include the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros […]

Barrels and Brls/BBE: Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball

We've previously looked at how exit velocity is only one piece of the fantasy analysis puzzle. Baseball broadcasts will commonly cite Launch Angle (LA) to complement their EV figures, but it is given in terms of degrees. LA is basically a fancy way of saying things that the fantasy community has used for years. Am […]