Reds Pick Up Freddy Galvis' Option

The Cincinnati Reds picked up shortstop Freddy Galvis' $5.5 million option for the 2020 season. Galvis has always been known for his superior glove work at the 6, but he managed to hit a career-high 23 home runs with the Blue Jays and Reds in 2019. Don't count on the power returning again in 2020, […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hopes To Play A Few More Years

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman said that he hopes to play at least a couple more seasons. Winning a World Series title tends to give aging veterans renewed life. The 35-year-old was a staple for the Nats at first base throughout the postseason, but he battled injuries during the regular season, playing in just […]

Aroldis Chapman Will Pursue Contract Extension

New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman wants to stay with the team and will pursue a contract extension. However, if an extension isn't reached quickly, he will opt out of the $30 million and two years left on his contract. The Yankees will likely extend Chapman sooner than later. He's one of the best closers […]

Mariners Decline Wade LeBlanc's Option

The Seattle Mariners declined starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc's $5 million team option for 2020, making him a free agent. The left-hander will receive a $450,000 buyout in return. LeBlanc wasn't a very effective spot starter for the M's or fantasy owners in AL-only leagues in 2019, going 6-7 with a 5.71 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and […]

Yasmani Grandal Will Decline His Option

As expected, Milwaukee Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal will decline his $16 million option for the 2020 season and take a $2.25 million buyout to become a free agent. Grandal bet on himself in 2019, and the move paid off, as he hit .246/.380/.468 with a career-high 28 long balls, 77 RBI and even five stolen […]

Rangers Acquire Welington Castillo

The Texas Rangers acquired catcher Welington Castillo and international slot compensation from the White Sox on Thursday in exchange for minor league infielder/outfielder Jonah McReynolds. Castillo had a tough year with the Pale Hose, hitting .209/.267/.417 with 12 home runs and 41 RBI in 230 at-bats as the backup in Chicago. His best year came […]

Wilmer Flores Hits The Open Market

The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their team option on infielder Wilmer Flores and pitcher T.J. McFarland on Thursday, making them both free agents. Flores played in just 89 games for the Snakes in 2019 because of injury, but he was solid when on the field, hitting .317/.361/.487 with nine home runs and 37 RBI in 265 […]

Royals Name Mike Matheny As Manager

The Kansas City Royals hired Mike Matheny as their next manager on Thursday. Matheny, 49, went 591-474 with the Cardinals from 2012-18 and was the first manager to reach the playoffs in his first four seasons. St. Louis lost to the Red Sox in the 2013 World Series. He was hired by the Royals as […]

Yankees Decline Edwin Encarnacion's Option

The New York Yankees declined their 2020 option for first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion on Thursday, making him a free agent. The 36-year-old slugger was lost at the plate in the postseason for the Yanks, but he was productive in 44 games for them in the second half, hitting .249/.325/.531 with 13 home runs and […]

Yu Darvish Won't Opt Out Of Contract

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish will not opt out of his deal with the Cubs with $81 million and four years left on his contract. The Japanese right-hander started slow because of injuries but had a 0.81 WHIP, 2.76 ERA and .199 opponent's average in the second half of the season. Overall, Darvish went […]

George Springer Goes Hitless in Game 7

It was a terrible night at the plate for Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, who went 0-for-4 with a strikeout and a walk in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. He did make hard contact against Patrick Corbin, but he couldn’t find grass or the seats. It’s hard to say it's disappointing, but […]

Alex Bregman Goes 0-for-3 in Game 7 Loss

It was a quiet night at the plate for Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, but he had a solid series overall. He did walk, but it never led to anything productive. Scherzer had his number early and Patrick Corbin kept him quiet late with a […]

Max Scherzer Struggles in Game 7 Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer was obviously facing some neck spasms this series and was doing everything he could to work through them. He was far from terrible in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday, but he only lasted five innings with 103 pitches and four walks. He struck out just three […]

Patrick Corbin Pitches Three Scoreless Innings in Relief

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin was phenomenal for the Nationals on Wednesday in Game 7 of the World Series and was a big reason they won this game. While the Nationals were making their comeback, Corbin was quietly sitting down the Astros and keeping them off the bases. Through three innings, he allowed just […]

Anthony Rendon Opens Scoring For Nats in Game 7

The Nationals were quiet up until the seventh inning, when Anthony Rendon missiled a changeup over the left-field fence. That’s when it all unraveled for the Astros, al they gave up a walk to Juan Soto and a home run to Howie Kendrick to follow. Who knows what would have happened if Rendon never connected […]

Zack Greinke Goes 6 1/3 Innings in Game 7 Loss

This has to hurt for Houston Astros starting pitcher Zack Greinke, who pitched six amazing innings before Anthony Rendon took him deep in the seventh inning in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Juan Soto followed with a walk before Greinke was pulled for reliever Will Harris. Harris proceeded to give up a home […]

Stephen Strasburg Takes Home World Series MVP

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg pitched two games in this series on the road and won both. He threw 14 1/3 innings and gave up four earned runs with 14 strikeouts. He won this award because of his performance in Game 6, where he pitched into the ninth inning and was nearly perfect after […]

Howie Kendrick Blasts Nationals Ahead in Seventh Inning

Houston Astros relief pitcher Will Harris replaced starting pitcher Zack Greinke after he gave up a homer to Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon and a walk to outfielder Juan Soto. Harris followed and designated hitter Howie Kendrick answered with a dinger off the right field foul pole in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. It gave the […]

Adam Eaton Drives in Two Insurance Runs and Steals Base

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton singled in Yan Gomes and Victor Robles in the ninth to give the Nationals a four-run cushion at 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. In the eighth, he stole a bag that led to Juan Soto driving him in on a single. It was a huge […]

Juan Soto Goes 2-for-4 in Game 7 Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was electric at the plate in Game 7 on Wednesday, working long at-bats and driving the ball around the field. On top of his two hits, he rocketed one down the right field line that was pocketed by Ryan Zimmerman. He also worked a seventh-inning walk that led to the […]

Yuli Gurriel Homers in Game 7 Loss

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel started off Game 7 with a second-inning home run that gave the Astros a 1-0 lead on Wednesday. He singled later in the game and had four high-quality at-bats. It certainly wasn’t his fault that the Astros couldn’t score more than two runs. They couldn’t defend their home turf […]

Kurt Suzuki Scratched From Game 7 Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) has been scratched from the lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Yan Gomes will now do the catching and will hit eighth against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki had a crucial home run in the Game 2 win in Houston, but otherwise he's done nothing […]

Gerrit Cole Could Be Available On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could be available "in a limited capacity" for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Nationals, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Cole was fantastic in the Game 5 win on Sunday, allowing only one run while walking two and fanning nine in seven innings. That came […]

Justin Verlander Won't Be Available In Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not pitch in Game 7 of the World Series against the Nationals on Wednesday. Verlander went five innings in the Game 6 loss on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on two home runs while walking three and striking out three. Home runs were […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Lineup For Game 7

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki is behind the plate and will hit eighth in the lineup. It's Suzuki's first start since Game 3 of the series when the team faced Greinke for the […]

Patrick Corbin Will Be Available For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Patrick Corbin will be available out of the bullpen as the team prepares for Game 7 of the World Series. Corbin won 14 games during the regular season but has struggled in the postseason, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.64 ERA. He allowed four runs in six innings in Game 3 […]

Zack Greinke May Have Short Leash In Game 7

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the mound with a championship on the line in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night. In four postseason starts this season, Greinke is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA, a 1.61 WHIP and has allowed 22 hits through 18 2/3 innings pitched. The veteran allowed only […]

Max Scherzer Ready For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer is ready to start Game 7 of the World Series Wednesday night. Scherzer was pulled from his Game 5 start at the last second due to back spasms and a pinched nerve in his neck. One cortisone shot and a long-toss session in the outfield later and the former Cy […]

Carlos Correa Strands Three Runners In Loss

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. Correa also stranded three runners in the game as strikeouts continue to plague his postseason. He now has punched out eight times through 24 at-bats in the World Series and […]

George Springer Stays Hot In Defeat

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two doubles in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. With the Astros trailing 1-0 in the first inning, Springer sparked the offense with a double and then scored on a sacrifice fly from Jose Altuve. […]