Angels Hire Perry Minasian As New GM

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring former Atlanta Braves assistant general manager Perry Minasian as their new general manager on Thursday, according to a source. Minasian will replace Billy Eppler. He's spent the last three years working with Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. Minasian also spent nine years filling a variety of scouting […]

Yankees, Mets Interested In Yadier Molina

Future Hall of Fame catcher Yadier Molina has received calls from both the New York Yankees and New York Mets, as well as three to four other teams, in addition to the St. Louis Cardinals having interest in bringing him back. The Cardinals are likely the favorites since he's been with them his entire 17-year […]

Tigers Interested In Taijuan Walker

The Detroit Tigers are among the teams interested in free-agent right-hander Taijuan Walker, according to a source. Detroit would like to add one veteran starter this winter. Walker missed most of the previous two seasons with elbow and shoulder injuries, but he had a 2.70 ERA over 11 starts with the Mariners and Blue Jays […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Considering Winter Ball

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said he won't rule out playing winter ball this season for the Estrellas Orientales in the Dominican Republic. Tatis won a Silver Slugger award last week and is also a finalist for National League MVP. He hasn't played in the Dominican since the 2018-19 season when he led […]

Trevor Bauer Wins NL Cy Young Award Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Trevor Bauer won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday over Cubs starter Yu Darvish and Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom. Bauer led the NL in ERA (1.73), ERA+ (276), WHIP (0.79), opponents' average (.159) and shutouts (two). The 29-year-old was second to only deGrom in strikeouts (100) and strikeouts per […]

Kevin Gausman Accepts Giants Qualifying Offer

Right-handed pitcher Kevin Gausman accepted the San Francisco Giants $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday and will return to the team in 2021. The 29-year-old went 3-3 with a 3.62 ERA during the shortened 2020 season and returned to a starting role. Gausman threw his straight fastball less last year and had a solid 4.9 […]

J.T. Realmuto Rejects Phillies Qualifying Offer

Catcher J.T. Realmuto rejected the Philadelphia Phillies $18.9 million qualifying offer on Wednesday. If Realmuto were to sign with another team in free agency, the Phillies would receive draft-pick compensation. The 29-year-old hit .266 with 11 home runs and 32 RBI in the shortened 2020 season, his second with Philadelphia after coming over in a […]

Shane Bieber Wins AL Cy Young Unanimously

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was the unanimous winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday. The right-hander used a looping curveball and a wipeout slider to go 8-1 with a 1.63 ERA and 122 strikeouts in 77 1/3 innings during the shortened 2020 season. He led the majors in ERA and […]

Josh Tomlin Returns To Braves

Right-handed pitcher Josh Tomlin agreed to a $1 million deal on Wednesday to return to the Atlanta Braves for a third season. The deal includes a 2022 team option worth $1.25 million. The 36-year-old went 2-2 with a 4.76 ERA in 17 games for the Braves in 2020. Tomlin was much better as a reliever […]

George Springer Rejects Astros Qualifying Offer

Outfielder George Springer officially rejected the Houston Astros qualifying offer of $18.9 million for the 2021 season on Wednesday. Springer will now be free to sign with any team. If he signs with a team other than Houston, the Astros would receive draft-pick compensation. He will be hitting free agency for the first time at […]

DJ LeMahieu Won't Accept Yankees Qualifying Offer

Infielder DJ LeMahieu will not accept the New York Yankees qualifying offer and will test the open market as a free agent, according to a source. LeMahieu was one of six free agents to receive the one-year, $18.9 million offer. The 32-year-old is a finalist for the American League MVP after winning the MLB batting […]

Marcus Stroman Accepts Mets Qualifying Offer

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman accepted the team's qualifying offer on Wednesday, which is valued at $18.9 million. Stroman will now return to the Mets for the 2021 season. Stroman put together a terrific 2019 season that helped him earn his first All-Star selection before getting shipped across the border to join the […]

Year-in-Review: Luke Voit

The 2020 MLB season just ended, and it is already time to start preparing for the 2021 season. Let’s kick things off by looking back at one of the more significant standouts in the 2020 season, Luke Voit. Voit entered spring in a potential timeshare at first base for the Yankees, but after a late […]

Aaron Sanchez Has Thrown For Multiple Teams

Free-agent right-hander Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) has thrown for multiple teams recently, according to his agent, Scott Boras. Boras also said that Sanchez's fastball is averaging between 2,700 and 2,800 rpm. "He'll be a starting pitcher (in 2020)," Boras said. Sanchez missed all of 2020 while recovering from right shoulder surgery. His four-seamer and sinker were […]

Giants Sign Jason Vosler Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants agreed to terms on a major league deal with infielder Jason Vosler on Tuesday. The 27-year-old played for Triple-A El Paso in the Padres organization in 2019, setting career-highs in batting average (.291), on-base percentage (.367), slugging percentage (.523) and OPS (.890). A 16th round pick of the Cubs in 2014, […]

Mets Think Trevor Bauer Would Be A Good Fit

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson said that he's a fan of free-agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer's brash personality. "If guys see someone performing, they'll live with whatever the baggage is. I actually think Bauer would be a great personality in New York. I think he's the kind of guy that fans would embrace," Alderson […]

Don Mattingly Wins Manager Of The Year Award With Marlins

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday for leading the team to their first playoff appearance in 17 years despite the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to derail the entire season. Mattingly was the fifth person in history to win the award after being named Most Valuable Player, […]

Kevin Cash Named AL Manager Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Cash led the Rays to their first AL East title since 2010 despite having 13 players on the injured list on Sept. 1. Twelve Rays had at least one save and the pitching staff's 3.56 ERA was the […]

Blue Jays Have Interest In Andrelton Simmons

The Toronto Blue Jays have interest in Los Angeles Angels free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons, according to sources. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal mentioned the Blue Jays as a potential landing spot for Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor on Monday as well. Toronto currently has Bo Bichette at the 6, but a trade for Lindor or […]

Blue Jays Could Add Another Free-Agent Starter

Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the team remains active in the free-agent pitching market and suggested that there is a good chance that the Jays add another free-agent starter after re-signing lefty Robbie Ray to a one-year, $8 million deal last weekend. Toronto lost Matt Shoemaker and Taijuan Walker to free agency […]

Tony La Russa Charged With DUI From February Arrest

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was recently charged with suspicion of driving under the influence as a result of a traffic stop in February. La Russa was stopped in Phoenix on Feb. 24 and told an officer he had hit something and had a tire blown out. He was taken into custody after […]

Luis Rojas Likely To Return As Manager

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas is likely to return for his second season after the sale of the team to new owner Steve Cohen. President Sandy Alderson said it's "very likely" that Rojas will remain at the held but has "left the door slightly ajar" pending his decision on a new president of baseball […]

Starting Pitcher K-BB% Risers: Who to Believe In

The 2020 MLB season may have left starting pitchers with shorter starts and fewer total innings than usual, but arsenal adjustments and pitch improvements were still prevalent. As a result (and sometimes as a result of other factors), several pitchers saw significant changes in their strikeout and walk rates. K-BB% is one way to measure […]

2021 First Look Fantasy Values: Third Base

The baseball offseason may officially begin with the end of the World Series but the projections offseason began last Thursday night with the release of the first Steamer projections for 2021. Created and maintained by mathematics teacher Jared Cross and his former students, Steamer remains the industry standard for non-aggregated projection systems, as well as […]

Rockies Sign Dereck Rodriguez To Minor League Deal

The Colorado Rockies signed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez to a minor league deal on Monday with an invitation to spring training. The 28-year-old is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Ivan Rodriguez. He made 51 appearances over three seasons with the Giants and went 12-15 with a 4.27 ERA before he was designated for assignment […]

Devin Williams Named NL Rookie Of The Year

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Devin Williams was named the National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Williams features a devastating changeup and a four-seam fastball that reaches the upper-90s. The 26-year-old went 4-1 with a 0.33 ERA while striking out 53 hitters in only 27 innings in the shortened 2020 season. He becomes the […]

Kyle Lewis Awarded AL Rookie Of The Year

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 25-year-old center fielder received all 30 first-place votes in the balloting, becoming the 12th unanimous winner of the AL award, joining Carlton Fisk, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. He hit .262 with 11 home runs and […]

Charlie Morton A Hot Free-Agent Commodity

At least eight to 10 teams have already expressed some level of interest in free-agent starting pitcher Charlie Morton, who became a free agent when the Tampa Bay Rays declined his $15 million option for 2021 on Oct. 30. The soon-to-be 37-year-old is believed to be seeking a one-year contract, possibly with an option for […]

Astros Talking To Michael Brantley About A Return

The Houston Astros are talking to free-agent left fielder Michael Brantley about a return in 2020. The 33-year-old hit .309/.370/.497 with 27 home runs in 194 games after signing a two-year, $32 million deal with Houston before the 2019 season. He hit .300/.364/.476 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 170 at-bats during the […]

Astros Showing Strong Interest In Jackie Bradley Jr.

The Boston Red Sox have approached free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. about returning in 2020 and beyond, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, the Houston Astros are also showing strong interest, as well as an American League Central team. MLB Trade Rumors has predicted that Bradley will receive a two-year, $16 million […]