Orioles Remain Interested in Framber Valdez

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly still in the mix for free-agent left-handed starting pitcher Framber Valdez, according to Roch Kubatko. Valdez is one of the top remaining free agent starters on the market. The Giants and Mets have reportedly shown interest, but the O's also remain in the mix. It seems that the O's would […]

Ryan Borucki Signs Minor-League Deal With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have signed free-agent relief pitcher Ryan Borucki to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. This is a low-risk move by the South Siders to add a veteran arm to their bullpen. Last season, Borucki posted a 4.63 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 32/16 K/BB ratio across 39 appearances […]

Jakob Junis Signs One-Year Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed free-agent relief pitcher Jakob Junis to a deal on Sunday. They've agreed on a one-year, $4 million deal for the 2026 season. Junis played a critical role in the Cleveland Guardians bullpen last season. He registered a 2.97 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 55/18 K/BB ratio across 57 appearances. The expectation […]

Cade Cavalli Avoids Arbitration with Nationals

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli has avoided arbitration and agreed to a deal with the organization. The right-hander requested $900,000 from the Nats, while the team countered at $825,000. They've agreed to a one-year, $862,500 deal, which includes a $4 million club option for 2027. Cavalli is a former first-round pick of the Nats […]

Ha-Seong Kim has Finger Surgery, Out 4-5 Months

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (finger) will be sidelined for four to five months after undergoing surgery to fix a torn tendon in his right middle finger. Kim required surgery after suffering a torn tendon in his right middle finger after falling on ice in Korea. The 30-year-old is expected to be sidelined until around […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2026)

Below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, so use these Underdog rankings to crush your Underdog drafts. These MLB best ball rankings are put together by RotoBaller's lead analyst Nick […]

Yacksel Rios Signs Minor-League Deal With Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed relief pitcher Yacksel Rios to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. This is a depth signing for the Cubs to add another arm for camp. Rios hasn't pitched in the MLB since the 2023 season with the Athletics. The veteran right-hander holds a 6.32 ERA, 1.56 […]

Brewers Continuing to Field Offers on Freddy Peralta

According to Jon Heyman, the Milwaukee Brewers are still fielding offers on right-handed starter Freddy Peralta. The stud pitcher is reportedly drawing interest from the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Giants, and Braves. Peralta is extremely valuable right now, given he's only due $8 million for the upcoming 2026 season. That's a steal for the kind of […]

Elly De La Cruz Won't Play in World Baseball Classic

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz won't participate in the upcoming 2026 World Baseball Classic tournament. He was expected to represent the Dominican Republic in the tourney, but that won't be happening now. The Reds reportedly have told De La Cruz to skip the WBC and focus on his health after battling a quad […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Outfielders to Target in Drafts (2026)

In recent years, Major League Baseball has had plenty of exciting young players making their debuts. Some of them shine in their rookie seasons. Some of them take two or three years to find their feet at the elite level. Just because a young hitter doesn't excel right away doesn't mean they should be ignored […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Carter Jensen, Trey Yesavage, Max Clark, Samuel Basallo, Charlie Condon, Ricky Tiedemann

Targeting high upside prospects can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Last season, many up-and-coming players like Junior Caminero carried a discount in their ADP and surpassed all expectations. In this piece, we will spotlight six prospects, including three that have already reached a brief taste of the major league level […]

Underdog Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2026)

Our attention is turning more and more to fantasy baseball -- and while it may be a bit too early for your standard leagues to begin drafting, best ball contests have continued to grow in popularity and typically take place over the coming weeks. Today I'll be taking a look at some of my favorite […]

7 High-Upside Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Must-Have Players Set To Rebound in 2026

We all go through it. Anyone who has ever played a fantasy baseball season has researched a player, fallen in love with them a few times, and then rostered that guy. Then that player has a bad year. There can be many reasons for a bad year; players are human beings and are subject to […]

Dodgers Bring Back Nick Robertson on Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed reliever Nick Robertson to a minor-league deal, according to Ari Alexander of WHDH. Robertson was originally selected by the Dodgers in the seventh round of the 2019 MLB Draft. He came up through Los Angeles' farm system and debuted with the organization in 2023, but he was shipped […]

Triston Casas Won't Commit to Being Ready for Opening Day

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) said that being ready for Opening Day will be a "tight squeeze," according to Tim Healey of the Boston Globe. He hopes to ease his way back into action by playing in some games during spring training. Casas is recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon, and […]

Sung-Mun Song Suffers Oblique Injury

San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song (oblique) is expected to miss four weeks while recovering from an oblique injury that he suffered during a recent batting practice session, according to Jee-ho Yoo of Yonhap News Agency. Yoo notes that Song recently visited a clinic in Yokohama, Japan, to receive extensive treatment before arriving in Arizona […]

Nationals Sign Trevor Gott to Minor-League Deal

Free-agent right-handed pitcher Trevor Gott has signed a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 33-year-old reliever spent last season with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets, posting a 4.45 FIP and 8.7 K/9 over 58 innings of work. His solid numbers over a large sample size […]

Ryan Pressly Announces Retirement From Baseball

Right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly has announced his retirement from professional baseball, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pressly played in 13 major league seasons with three different teams, but the best portion of his career came with the Houston Astros. He was a pivotal part of the Astros' success in the late 2010s and […]

Elly De La Cruz Turned Down Record Contract Offer From Reds

The Cincinnati Reds offered star shortstop Elly De La Cruz a contract extension last spring that would have been the largest contract in franchise history, according to MLB.com's Manny Randhawa, but De La Cruz declined the offer. The largest current contract in Reds history is Joey Votto's 10-year, $225 million deal in 2012. De La […]

2026 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue on with our point leagues positional rankings. Today, we review catchers. Most point formats do not start two catchers. With the exception of drafting Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh, fantasy managers can wait until the later rounds to draft their starting backstop. There are some options to consider in the […]

2026 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Third base is a unique position to rank in standard roto leagues, as most third basemen pitch in a few categories by doing a little bit of everything. However, it's perfect in points leagues as third basemen can rack up a ton of points, making them one of the more coveted positions to draft in […]

2026 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

The fantasy baseball season is gaining momentum as more key free agents continue sign with MLB teams ahead of spring training. At RotoBaller HQ, with spring training about a month away, we continue to ramp up our fantasy baseball content. Today, we cover second base in points leagues, where fantasy managers can find a quality […]

Blue Jays Offered Kyle Tucker 10-Year, $350 Million Contract

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Toronto Blue Jays offered superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker a massive 10-year, $350 million contract before he chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday evening. Tucker opted to ink a four-year, $240 million contract with the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Throughout the […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected to Shift to Left Field

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is expected to remain on the Dodgers but will shift to left field following the signing of Kyle Tucker. On Thursday night, the Dodgers signed Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract. While Hernandez spent time in left field during his first […]

Reds Could Look to Trade Starting Pitchers

Several teams have reached out to the Cincinnati Reds in hopes of acquiring one of their top pitchers, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. While a source noted that teams doubt the Reds would entertain a trade offer for their top arms like Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, or Andrew Abbott, a depth pitcher like […]

Orioles Showing Interest in Justin Verlander

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Baltimore Orioles are among the clubs that have shown interest in free agent right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander. Rosenthal noted that the 43-year-old is still receiving interest from several clubs, but given his connection with Orioles GM Mike Elias, the Orioles appear to be among the favorites to […]

Matt McLain Adds 12 Pounds in Offseason, Eyeing "Fresh Start"

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain has added 12 pounds in the offseason as he has focused on getting stronger. The former 17th overall pick has dealt with numerous injuries throughout his two-year MLB career and is eyeing a "fresh start." McLain made his debut in 2023 but missed the entire 2024 campaign due to […]

Brett Baty Expected to Play Multiple Positions, Including Left Field

According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post, New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty is expected to play numerous positions, including left field. On Friday, the team signed infielder Bo Bichette, who is now slated to take over the everyday role at third base, shifting Baty into a super-utility role. While Baty may […]

Konnor Griffin Invited to Big-League Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Konnor Griffin is among the Pirates' invites to big-league spring training this year, according to the team. Per MLB Pipeline, Griffin is considered the top prospect in baseball in 2026. The 19-year-old turned heads in his first year in the minors for the Bucs in 2025, hitting .333/.415/.527 with a .941 OPS, […]

Mets Sign International Shortstop Wandy Asigen

The New York Mets officially signed Dominican Republic shortstop Wandy Asigen on Thursday for $3.9 million, according to Francys Romero. Asigen, 16, was considered the most explosive player in this year's international class. He was expected to sign with the New York Yankees, but he ended up going to the cross-town rivals. Asigen hits from […]