Reds Plan To Keep Jonathan India At Second Base

The Cincinnati Reds have no plans to move Jonathan India from second base next season despite the league's new shift restrictions, which will put a premium on athleticism on the infield. India dealt with several injuries in a disappointing 2022 season following his National League Rookie of the Year honors in 2021. "(India) was in […]

Reds Showing Interest In Reunion With Johnny Cueto

The Cincinnati Reds have shown interest in a reunion with free-agent right-hander Johnny Cueto, according to a source. Cueto, who turns 37 years old in February, made his major-league debut with the Reds back in 2008 and made the All-Star team with them in 2014. He was very solid for the Chicago White Sox in […]

Erasmo Ramirez Re-Signs With Nationals

The Washington Nationals re-signed right-hander Erasmo Ramirez to a one-year deal on Thursday that can reach up to $2 million with incentives. Ramirez will return to D.C. after posting a strong 2.92 ERA (4.05 FIP), a 1.08 WHIP, 61 strikeouts and 14 walks in 86 1/3 innings over 60 appearances (two starts). There's a chance […]

Brad Boxberger Joining The Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and right-handed relief pitcher Brad Boxberger agreed to a one-year deal worth $2 million on Thursday, according to sources familiar with the deal. The deal includes a $5 million mutual option for the 2024 season that comes with an $800,000 buyout. The 34-year-old became a free agent when the Milwaukee Brewers declined […]

Trea Turner to the Phillies - Fantasy Baseball Impact

There were four marquee shortstops listed on this year's free agency display. The Phillies, who needed a drastic change at shortstop, were the first bidders to commit to one of the shortstops. That would be Trea Turner. Philly locked Turner on an 11-year 300$ million contract, covering his 30s and early 40s. The 29-year-old is […]

Tigers Agree With Michael Lorenzen

The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday. Lorenzen will have a chance to make up to $10 million via incentives. The 30-year-old starting pitcher spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels, going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.28 WHIP, a […]

Noah Syndergaard Chooses The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a one-year deal worth $13 million with free-agent right-hander Noah Syndergaard on Wednesday. The 30-year-old is expected to join the team's starting rotation next year to help make up for the losses of Tyler Anderson and Andrew Heaney. The man they call Thor began the 2022 season with the […]

Brewers Acquire Owen Miller From The Guardians

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Owen Miller from the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. To make room on their 40-man roster, the Brewers designated catcher Mario Feliciano for assignment. Miller played in 130 games for Cleveland in his second major-league season in 2022 and slashed […]

Nationals Sign Matt Adams To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed first baseman Matt Adams, infielder Travis Blankenhorn and right-handers Anthony Castro and Tommy Romero to minor-league deals with invites to major-league spring training on Wednesday. Adams spent part of the 2018 season and all of the 2019 campaign with the Nationals. The left-handed slugger didn't appear at all in the big […]

Twins Will Consider Dansby Swanson

The Minnesota Twins will now consider signing free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson after failing to re-sign Carlos Correa. The Twins made a decent attempt to reunite with Correa, offering close to $285 million for 10 years, but he chose to go to San Francisco for a whopping 13 years and $350 million on Tuesday night. USA […]

J.P. Feyereisen Acquired By The Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) from the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday in exchange for a minor-league pitcher, according to sources. The Rays designated Feyereisen for assignment on Tuesday to make room for the recently signed Zach Eflin. Feyereisen had surgery on his rotator cuff and labrum earlier this […]

Carlos Rodon and Brooks Raley: Buying/Selling the Latest Offseason News for Fantasy Baseball

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there’s still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors – especially with a number of the offseason’s top free agents still without a team. And that’s all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn’t been an overabundance of deals made so […]

Yankees, Carlos Rodon Face Sizable Offer Gap

The New York Yankees made an official offer to free-agent starting pitcher Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, and there is reportedly a "sizeable gap" between the two parties, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. While Rodon remains the Yankees' top priority, the 30-year-old lefty is reportedly seeking a seven-plus-year deal worth at least $30 million a year. […]

Royals Sign Ryan Yarbrough To One-Year Deal Tuesday

The Kansas City Royals reached a one-year deal with free agent pitcher Ryan Yarbrough Tuesday, per the team's Twitter page. Pitcher Wyatt Mills was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old lefty spent five seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays, compiling a 4.33 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 19.2% strikeout rate. However, he only […]

Giants Reportedly Agree On 13-Year Deal With Carlos Correa

The San Francisco Giants reportedly agreed to a 13-year, $350 million deal with free agent shortstop Carlos Correa Tuesday, per Jeff Passan. The deal would be the biggest deal ever for a shortstop and would give the 28-year-old the most lucrative deal out of the other two big free-agent shortstop signings this offseason. Correa had […]

Four Teams Serious About Noah Syndergaard

Free-agent starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard's market is moving fast now, with four teams seriously interested in the right-hander. Starting pitchers are thriving this offseason based on low supply on the open market, and Carlos Rodon, Nathan Eovaldi, Michael Wacha, Zack Greinke, Drew Smyly, Rich Hill, Zach Davies, Corey Kluber, Michael Pineda, Jordan Lyles, Mike Minor, […]

Giants Still In On Carlos Rodon

It sounds as if the San Francisco Giants are still trying to re-sign left-hander Carlos Rodon after signing starting pitchers Sean Manaea and Ross Stripling this week. The Giants and St. Louis Cardinals remain interested in the back-to-back All-Star hurler, but the New York Yankees remain optimistic that they can land him and are preparing […]

Rays Designate J.P. Feyereisen For Assignment

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handed reliever J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) for assignment on Tuesday in order to open up a 40-man roster spot for recently acquired pitcher Zach Eflin. Feyereisen underwent surgery on his right shoulder this offseason and is slated to miss significant time next season. He could be picked up by an interested […]

Jose De Leon Joins The Twins

Free-agent right-hander Jose De Leon announced on his Twitter account on Tuesday that he signed a minor-league deal with the Minnesota Twins. The deal includes an invitation to spring training next year. De Leon only appeared in 11 minor-league games for the Toronto Blue Jays this past season due to injury, posting a combined 4.05 […]

Patrick Murphy Signs With Twins

The Minnesota Twins signed free-agent right-hander Patrick Murphy to a minor-league deal on Tuesday. He'll have a multi-inning relief role with the team next year, and his deal will include an invite to spring training. The 27-year-old saw only 5 2/3 innings of relief for the Washington Nationals in 2022, allowing six runs (four earned) […]

Chi Chi Gonzalez Agrees With Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to terms with right-hander Chi Chi Gonzalez on a minor-league deal on Tuesday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training next year. The 30-year-old pitched for the Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees in 2022, going a combined 7-5 with a 5.87 ERA (5.55 FIP), a 1.52 WHIP, […]

Rockies Reach Deal With Pierce Johnson

The Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with right-hander Pierce Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will help bolster the team's right-handed relief corps. The 31-year-old went to high school in Colorado before going to Missouri State and becoming a first-round selection by the Cubs in 2012. He posted a 5.02 ERA with 21 […]

Twins Believed To Be Seriously In Play For Carlos Rodon

According to a tweet from NJ.com's Brendan Kuty on Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins are reportedly "believed to be seriously in play" for Carlos Rodon, though per Kuty's tweet, the Yankees are the free-agent starter's "preferred destination." Kuty tweeted: "FWIW, I'm told the Yankees are Carlos Rodon's preferred destination, but that the Twins and the Cardinals […]

Yankees Are Carlos Rodon's Preferred Destination

The New York Yankees are reportedly free-agent starter "Carlos Rodon's preferred destination," per a tweet from NJ.com's Brendan Kuty on Tuesday. Kuty tweeted the following: "FWIW, I'm told the Yankees are Carlos Rodon's preferred destination, but that the Twins and the Cardinals are believed to be seriously in play as of this afternoon." Rodon pitched […]

Giants, Ross Stripling Agree On Two-Year Deal

The San Francisco Giants and free-agent right-hander Ross Stripling agreed on a two-year, $25 million deal on Tuesday that includes an opt-out clause after the first season, according to sources familiar with the deal. The 33-year-old was excellent for the Toronto Blue Jays last season, going 10-4 with a 3.01 ERA (3.11 FIP), a 1.02 […]

Mike Zunino Heading To Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians signed free-agent catcher Mike Zunino (shoulder) to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday. Zunino played in only 36 games for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2022 and had thoracic outlet surgery in July. However, the 31-year-old backstop is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023 season, where he […]

Fantasy Baseball Batted Ball Type Analysis - Predicting Ground Ball, Line Drive and Fly Ball Hitters

MLB data has become so rich that there are countless things we can study and write about. It's really the best sport by a large margin for player and event analysis. One of the most useful and interesting data points we have available to us concerns batted ball data. We hear a lot about launch […]

Yankees Expected To Make Formal Offer To Carlos Rodon

The New York Yankees have opened talks with free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon, and a formal offer is expected to be delivered on late Monday or on Tuesday. Rodon is believed to be seeking seven-plus years at $200 million-plus. The Yankees seem reluctant to go that length, but they are very serious and are hopeful about […]

Padres Reach Minor-League Deal With Anderson Espinoza

The San Diego Padres reached a minor-league deal with starting pitcher Anderson Espinoza on Monday. The Padres' former No. 1 prospect underwent back-to-back Tommy John surgeries and did not pitch between 2017 and 2021. Espinoza made his big-league debut in 2022 with the Chicago Cubs, tossing 18 1/3 innings out of the bullpen with a […]

Twins Land Christian Vazquez

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with free-agent catcher Christian Vazquez on Monday. Vazquez began last season with the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the World Series-champion Houston Astros. The 32-year-old veteran backstop hit a combined .274/.315/.399 with nine home runs, 52 RBI, 41 runs scored and a stolen […]