Chris Archer A Fit For The Cubs?

Free-agent starting pitcher Chris Archer could be a possibility for the Chicago Cubs as they look for starting rotation options on a budget this offseason. Archer missed all of last season due to thoracic outlet syndrome, but he's hoping to be ready for spring training. Mike Foltynewicz, Carlos Rodon, Rick Porcello and Trevor Williams could […]

Trade Rumors Getting To Kris Bryant?

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant admitted that trade rumors swirling around him have caused him to lose some of the joy in playing baseball in recent years. "It really got to me sometimes. The stuff I was hearing. The first trade rumors [in 2018] that started to pop up really got to me. I […]

Angels Emerge As Suitors For Brad Hand

The Los Angeles Angels have emerged as suitors for free-agent relief pitcher Brad Hand, according to sources. The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays are among the other teams involved. To a lesser degree, the Astros and Dodgers have some interest. Cleveland cut Hand in a cost-cutting move after the 2020 season in which […]

Reds Among Teams Interested In Andrelton Simmons

The Cincinnati Reds are among many teams showing interest in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Cincinnati has been connected to several shortstops this offseason, including Didi Gregorius. The Reds are looking to secure a starter at the 6 after Freddy Galvis became a free agent. Injuries have limited Simmons the last two years with the Angels, […]

Braves Interested In J.T. Realmuto?

The Atlanta Braves are circling on free-agent catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to league sources. Other teams on the west coast are also expressing interest in the All-Star catcher. The Philadelphia Phillies are rumored to be the favorites to re-sign Realmuto, who spent the last two seasons with the team. Philadelphia is believed to have offered […]

Blue Jays Might Not Be Out On Trevor Bauer

While the Toronto Blue Jays signing of outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal this week would seemingly take them out of the market for free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer, sources say that might not be true. If Bauer were to land in Toronto as their ace, the Jays would immediately vault to […]

Dodgers Could Be In Play For Trevor Bauer

The Los Angeles Dodgers are monitoring the market for right-hander Trevor Bauer and could be a player for his services, depending on the price, according to sources. The Dodgers are now focused on a right-handed infield bat, but Bauer and the Dodgers remain a possibility as his market develops. Adding a third ace to a […]

Jason Castro Agrees To Deal With Astros

The Houston Astros reached a two-year, $7 million deal with catcher Jason Castro on Thursday, according to sources. The deal includes $2 million in performance bonuses based on games played in 2021. Castro returns to Houston after spending his first six major leagues seasons with the Astros. He was an All-Star with the club in […]

George Springer to Blue Jays - Fantasy Impact

Throughout this year's offseason, we've repeatedly heard about how the Blue Jays were interested in several marquee free agents, but weeks passed with no action. Fans grew frustrated as they watched Francisco Lindor get traded to the Mets and DJ LeMahieu re-sign with the Yankees. Doubt crept into the minds of many observers - perhaps […]

Twins Add J.A. Happ To Starting Rotation

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with veteran left-hander J.A. Happ on Wednesday, according to sources. The 38-year-old will add some depth to a starting rotation that was thinned by the departures of Jake Odorizzi and Rich Hill from last season. Happ should fit into the back of the rotation behind […]

Astros Bring Back Michael Brantley On Two-Year Deal

The Houston Astros reached an agreement on Wednesday to re-sign outfielder Michael Brantley to a two-year deal worth $32 million, according to a source. It was falsely reported hours earlier that the Blue Jays had agreed to a three-year deal to pair Brantley with George Springer. Brantley is likely to start in left field again […]

Phillies Chances Of Signing J.T. Realmuto Increase

The Philadelphia Phillies chances of re-signing star catcher J.T. Realmuto received a boost when the Toronto Blue Jays signed outfielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million deal. The Blue Jays didn't view catching as a big weakness to begin with, and it's hard to envision them making room for another nine-figure player. The Phillies […]

Blue Jays Don't Have Deal With Michael Brantley

Updating a previous report, the Toronto Blue Jays remain among the teams interested in free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, but they have not reached an agreement on a contract, according to a source familiar with the situation. It was reported earlier on Wednesday that Toronto and Brantley had agreed on a three-year deal. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Wade Davis Lands Minors Deal With Royals

The Kansas City Royals signed right-handed reliever Wade Davis to a minor league deal on Wednesday. A three-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Davis pitched with the Rockies for the last three years and made just five appearances in the shortened 2020 season. He led the National League in saves (43) and games finished (63) in 2018, […]

Michael Brantley Agrees To Join Blue Jays

Free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley is in agreement on a three-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, according to a source. Financial terms of the contract were not immediately known. This comes after Toronto landed the top free-agent position player in outfielder George Springer for six years and $150 million on Tuesday night. The […]

Jose Quintana Agrees With Angels

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with veteran left-hander Jose Quintana on Tuesday, according to a source. Quintana pitched under current Angels manager Joe Maddon when he was the skipper for the Cubs. The southpaw was limited to 10 innings in the shortened 2020 season after having thumb surgery. The […]

Early Position Previews: Third Base - Bases Loaded Podcast

Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) and Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) get an early start on the 2021 positional outlooks. 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 […]

Joe Musgrove to the Padres - Fantasy Impact

The San Diego Padres have made yet another trade for starting pitching, as news broke on Monday of a three-team, seven-player deal that will send Joe Musgrove back home to sunny Southern California. Here's how the deal breaks down: Padres receive: RHP Joe Musgrove Mets receive: LHP Joey Lucchesi Pirates receive: (from Padres) OF Hudson Head, […]

George Springer Agrees To Six-Year Deal With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a six-year, $150 million deal with star outfielder George Springer on Tuesday night, pending a physical. Springer slashed .265/.359/.540 with 14 homers and 32 RBI across 220 plate appearances in 2020 with Houston. The three-time All-Star joins a promising group of young talent in Toronto, which boosts the fantasy […]

Anibal Sanchez, Julio Teheran Could Find Teams Soon

Twenty four teams were present as free-agent right-handers Anibal Sanchez and Julio Teheran put on a showcase for interested teams on Tuesday. They performed well enough that they could both sign with a team soon. Sanchez, 36, finished with an ugly 6.26 ERA and a National League-leading 39 earned runs allowed in 2020, but he […]

Twins Interested In Bringing Marwin Gonzalez Back

The Minnesota Twins have shown interest in reuniting with utility man Marwin Gonzalez, according to sources. Gonzalez spent the last two years in Minnesota, and the Twins could still use some utility help, especially around the infield. The 31-year-old switch-hitter fell off with the bat during the shortened 2020 season, but he still provided mostly […]

Mets Have Been Interested In Kike Hernandez

The New York Mets were very interested in free-agent utility man Kike Hernandez before they fired general manager Jared Porter, but it's hard to say where things stand now. The Boston Red Sox were also among the teams with interest, and Hernandez's versatility makes him attractive to many teams. The 29-year-old has often struggled against […]

Blue Jays Add Kirby Yates On One-Year Deal

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $5.5 million deal with right-hander Kirby Yates on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes $4.5 million in performance bonuses for appearances and awards. The Blue Jays also added right-hander Tyler Chatwood on a one-year deal on Monday, and he's expected to work out of the […]

Blue Jays Targeting Kirby Yates

The Toronto Blue Jays are targeting free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates, according to a source. Yates is in Florida on Tuesday to meet with the team, and it comes a day after Toronto added right-hander Tyler Chatwood to their bullpen on a one-year deal. Yates had an excellent 1.19 ERA with 41 saves while striking […]

2020 Schedule Outliers - AL East Starting Pitchers

One of the major changes MLB teams faced during the 2020 season was the lack of a diverse set of competition. Instead of playing around 20 other teams as they would in a normal season, teams played only nine different opponents in 2020. Additionally, two-thirds of each team’s games came against opponents within their own […]

Don't Abandon the Win OR the Quality Start

This is a counter-argument to the post written here by Michael Grennell. In his piece, Michael argues that you should remove the wins and quality starts categories from your fantasy baseball league. You should read his full article before continuing, but I will summarize his arguments here first. This is just a summary and does not […]

Mets Fire General Manager Jared Porter

New York Mets general manager Jared Porter was fired on Tuesday morning after ESPN reported details that he sent unsolicited texts and inappropriate photos to a female reporter in 2016. Mets owner Steve Cohen announced the termination on Twitter. Porter's tenure as GM lasted just 37 days. The Mets will now look to fill the […]

AL, NL Teams Interested In Nelson Cruz

Free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz has ongoing interest from multiple teams in both the American League and National League, according to a source. Even though no decision has been made regarding the DH in the National League for 2021, NL teams are still interested in the veteran slugger. Cruz has hit .308/.394/.626 (168 OPS+) with […]

Masahiro Unlikely To Return To Yankees

The New York Yankees and free-agent starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka remain in contact, but there's a good chance that he'll be pitching elsewhere in 2021 and beyond. There is strong interest from teams in Japan and the chance to earn a bigger deal in his native country. New York's one-year, $11 million deal with Corey […]

Jeremy Jeffress Generating A Lot Of Interest

Free-agent relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress is generating a ton of interest despite a reliever market that remains crowded, according to sources. At least 10 teams have some level of interest in the right-hander, including the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Cubs, Astros, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies and Nationals. Jeffress has a sub-2.00 ERA and a sub-1.00 WHIP […]