Jake Marisnick Agrees With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Jake Marisnick on Thursday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that the deal is for $1 million, plus $500,000 in incentives for the 2021 season. The deal also includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 that comes with a $500,000 […]

Dodgers Avoid Arbitration With Walker Buehler

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided salary arbitration with starting pitcher Walker Buehler by signing him to a two-year, $8 million deal, according to a source. The deal includes a $2 million signing bonus, a $2.75 million salary in 2021 and a $3.25 million salary in 2022. The right-hander will also have escalators built into the […]

Jays DFA Shun Yamaguchi, Open Up Spot For Young Arms

With the Toronto Blue Jays recent waiver claim of right-handed pitcher Joel Payamps from the Boston Red Sox, another move was required to make room on the 40-man roster. Toronto made that move by designating Shun Yamaguchi for assignment. The veteran Japanese hurler struggled in his first year in North America with an ERA of […]

Mets Acquire Prospect Khalil Lee From Royals

The New York Mets were the third team included in a deal that sent outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox to the Kansas City Royals. The only player the Mets acquired in the deal was outfield prospect Khalil Lee. The 22-year-old Lee was named the team's No. 8 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. He […]

Red Sox Acquire Franchy Cordero, Josh Winckowski

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a three-team deal that has sent outfielder Andrew Benintendi to the Kansas City Royals. In the deal, the Red Sox have acquired outfielder Franchy Cordero from the Royals and pitcher Josh Winckowski from the New York Mets. The Red Sox will also receive two more players to be […]

Royals Acquire Andrew Benintendi In Trade With Red Sox

The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Andrew Benintendi from the Boston Red Sox in a three-way deal that included the New York Mets. Benintendi will give the Royals a solid boost in their outfield, likely replacing the retired Alex Gordon in left field. Last year, Benintendi only played in 14 games before a rib […]

Jed Lowrie Inks Contract With A's

The Oakland Athletics and infielder Jed Lowrie agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. If Lowrie makes the team, it will be his third stint with Oakland after playing with the A's from 2013-14 and 2016-18. Lowrie has thrived at different times with the A's including setting the franchise-record with […]

Anthony Bass Likely The Marlins Closer

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Anthony Bass is "the very likely closer" for the Marlins this season, according to the Miami Herald's Craig Mish. The Marlins were hoping to re-sign Brandon Kintzler, who saved 12 games last season, but he went to the Phillies on a minor league deal. Bass signed a two-year, $5 million deal […]

Brandon Kintzler Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler to a minor league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. It's a one-year deal for $3 million if Kintzler makes the team out of spring training, plus incentives. Kintzler turned down a major league offer to return to the Miami Marlins, but he can make […]

Tigers Sign Renato Nunez To Minor League Deal

The Detroit Tigers have signed corner infielder Renato Nunez to a minor league deal. Nunez was designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles late last year. The Tigers currently project to use a combination of Jeimer Candelario, Willi Castro and Isaac Paredes at the corner spots this year, but Nunez could be a candidate for a […]

Jonathan Schoop Could Play Several Positions In 2021

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop has discussed playing a number of positions other than second base with manager A.J. Hinch. Schoop recently told reporters that he wants to show he has the ability to play shortstop and third base. He also said he's open to playing the outfield if the team needs him there. […]

All Things Fantasy with Jeff Erickson - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) is joined by Jeff Erickson (@Jeff_Erickson) of Rotowire to discuss all things fantasy. Subscribe to the Bases Loaded podcast, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio […]

Ryan Braun Not Currently Interested In Playing

Free-agent outfielder Ryan Braun isn't ready to retire, but he also said that he's "not currently interested in playing." The 37-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined their half of his mutual option for 2021 and gave him a $4 million buyout instead. With no designated hitter currently projected in the National […]

Steve Cishek Joining Astros

The Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 594 career relief appearances with a .214 average against and 132 saves in 10-plus major league seasons. He's held right-handed hitters to a .204 average […]

Dodgers Interested In Garrett Cooper

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper has reportedly drawn trade interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cooper finds himself potentially with much less playing time than expected after the signing of Adam Duvall on Tuesday. Cooper is a solid bat, but has had trouble staying on the field. He's hit .281/.344/.449 with 21 home runs […]

Jordan Zimmermann Joins Brewers On Minors Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed former All-Star right-hander Jordan Zimmermann to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Zimmermann will turn 35 years old on May 23 and pitched in just three games (7.94 ERA) for the Detroit Tigers in 2020 due to a forearm injury. He went 1-13 with a […]

Giants Adding Jake McGee To Bullpen

The San Francisco Giants agreed to a two-year deal worth $7 million with free-agent relief pitcher Jake McGee on Tuesday, according to sources. McGee was solid in his lone season with the Dodgers in 2020, posting a 2.66 ERA and 0.83 WHIP with 33 strikeouts and only three walks in 20 1/3 innings over 24 […]

Adam Duvall Agrees With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent outfielder Adam Duvall on Tuesday. The deal is believed to be worth $4.5 million. A career .233/.293/.468 hitter with a 96 wRC+ in the big leagues, Duvall hit .248/.307/.545 with 117 wRC+ the last two seasons with the Braves, including a .237/.301/.532 slash line, 16 […]

Mets Interested In Justin Turner

The New York Mets are interested in free-agent third baseman Justin Turner, but the two sides aren't matching up on years/dollars, according to sources. The Mets also aren't sure what third baseman J.D. Davis would bring in a trade. The Milwaukee Brewers and of course the Los Angeles Dodgers are also interested in signing Turner. […]

Marlins Still Haven't Made An Offer To Brandon Kintzler

The Miami Marlins have yet to make an offer to free-agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler. Kintzler spent the abbreviated 2020 season as the Marlins closer, saving 12 games while posting a 2.22 ERA. He doesn't have the typical closer stuff, but he's been a successful reliever for years at this point. The Marlins signed Anthony […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Be X-Factor For Astros

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knees), who won American League Rookie of the Year in 2019 when he had 27 home runs and 78 RBI in 87 games, could be the X-factor for an Astros lineup that lost George Springer, if he's healthy. Alvarez missed the first three weeks after a positive COVID-19 test […]

Red Sox Making Progress With Hirokazu Sawamura

The Boston Red Sox have made progress on a deal with Japanese relief pitcher Hirokazu Sawamura, according to a source. If a deal is finalized, it will likely be a major league deal for Sawamura. The 32-year-old right-hander had a 2.77 ERA over nine seasons in Nippon Professional Baseball and spent the 2020 season with […]

Three Teams In The Mix For Jackie Bradley Jr.?

The Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox are three teams that are speculative landing spots for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., based on need. Boston could re-sign the Gold Glove outfielder if his price falls, similar to what happened with Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves. There have been differing reports on […]

MLB To Deaden Baseballs Amid Home Run Surge

Major League Baseball has slightly deadened its baseballs amid a years-long surge in home runs totals, according to a source. The league thinks that its changes will be subtle, however, and an independent lab found that the new balls will fly one to two feet shorter on balls hit over 375 feet. Five more clubs […]

Greg Garcia Signs With Tigers

The Detroit Tigers signed infielder Greg Garcia to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. Garcia became a free agent when the San Diego Padres non-tendered him following the 2020 season. The 31-year-old had only 71 plate appearances in the shortened 2020 campaign and hit .200/.279/.250 with a career-low .529 […]

Jonathan Villar Signs One-Year Deal With Mets

The New York Mets signed infielder/outfielder Jonathan Villar to a one-year deal worth $3.55 million plus incentives on Tuesday. In 2020, Villar posted an unimpressive .232/.301/.292 slash line in 185 at-bats for the Marlins and Blue Jays, though his 16 stolen bases ranked second in the MLB behind Adalberto Mondesi. In 2019, his last full […]

Fantasy Baseball Preseason Injury Updates

Injuries remain commonplace in all sports. Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this […]

Yadier Molina Officially Returns To Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals agreed on a one-year, $9 million deal to re-sign catcher Yadier Molina on Monday. Molina returns to the team he's been with for the last 17 years, and St. Louis also brought back pitching legend Adam Wainwright this offseason on a one-year contract. The 38-year-old Molina is a nine-time All-Star and […]

Blue Jays Interested In Marwin Gonzalez

The Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox are among a half-dozen teams that are interested in free-agent utility man Marwin Gonzalez. The 31-year-old could prove to be a valuable utility man for a contending team. The New York Mets have also been rumored to be interested in him this offseason. The Blue […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Still In Play For Mets

The New York Mets are still in play for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., even after the Mets signed outfielder Albert Almora Jr. to a deal over the weekend. If the designated hitter was in play again in the National League in 2021, Brandon Nimmo would likely move to left field, Dominic Smith would play […]