Tommy Edman Could Have Offseason Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Tommy Edman (ankle) has been a strong contributor once again for the Dodgers in October despite playing through a lingering right-ankle injury that he's dealt with for the last two seasons. It's an injury that has caused Edman to miss significant time this year, landing him on the injured list two […]

Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager

The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as their new manager on Monday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 42-year-old was previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians and was a widely sought-after candidate for other open managerial jobs. Albernaz will try to turn around an Orioles team that […]

Bo Bichette to Start at Second Base in Game 3 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Bo Bichette will return to the starting lineup for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette will be back at second base and will most likely hit cleanup again, like he did in the team's Game 1 […]

Eric Cross' 2025 Fantasy Baseball Rookie Awards

With the season in the books, it's time to look back and reflect on the 2025 season. What went right? What went wrong? Who surprised? Who disappointed? One way to slice and dice the 2025 season and answer those questions is by handing out some 2025 fantasy baseball awards. That's what I'll be doing here […]

Cubs to Pursue Dylan Cease in Free Agency

The Chicago Cubs are expected to add reinforcements to their starting rotation this offseason. According to Bruce Levine, the Cubs are planning to pursue free-agent right-hander Dylan Cease. This doesn't come as a surprise considering Cease is going to be one of the top arms in free agency. The 29-year-old is coming off a down […]

Max Scherzer Named Game 3 Starter

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer has been tasked with taking the ball for Game 3 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scherzer will look to keep the good times rolling after tossing 5.2 innings, allowing two runs, and striking out five batters during Game 4 of the ALDS. That was […]

Twins Narrow Down Manager Search to Four Candidates

The Minnesota Twins have reportedly narrowed down their search for a new manager down to four candidates. It sounds like Derek Shelton, James Rowson, Scott Servais, and Ryan Flaherty are the final candidates for the vacant manager job. Between the bunch, Shelton and Servais have the most experience considering they both managed teams for five-plus […]

Tyler Glasnow Named Game 3 Starter

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow will get the starting nod for Monday's Game 3 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers will look to even the series on Saturday after dropping the opener. Glasnow has been nearly impossible to touch during the postseason. He struck out eight batters across […]

Addison Barger Moves into Starting Lineup for Game 2

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger will slide into the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Barger blasted a pinch-hit grand slam during Game 1 of this series. He has been on fire this season, Barger is slashing .324/.405/.622 through 42 plate appearances. As a […]

Bo Bichette Absent for Game 2

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series. Bichette made his first appearance of the postseason during Game 1 of this series. He went 1-for-2 with a walk during Friday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Considering the injury, it's not shocking […]

Phillies Aren't Planning to Trade Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made it clear on Friday that he has no plans to trade first baseman Bryce Harper this offseason. "Bryce Harper's not getting traded," Dombrowski told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. "He's a great player. He's a future Hall of Famer. He's a cornerstone of our […]

Kevin Gausman to Start Game 2 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. He'll oppose Dodgers righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto. In his most recent appearance this past Monday, Gausman came out of the bullpen in an ALCS-clinching win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7. The 34-year-old overcame […]

Logan Porter Re-Signs With Giants on Minor-League Deal

San Francisco Giants catcher Logan Porter has re-signed with the club on a minor-league contract, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Porter's deal includes an invitation to spring training. Since signing with the Kansas City Royals as an undrafted free agent in 2018, Porter has appeared in just 16 games in the bigs. The 30-year-old […]

Mets Sign Richard Lovelady to One-Year Deal

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent left-hander Richard Lovelady to an undisclosed one-year deal. Lovelady was with the Mets to end the 2025 regular season before electing free agency just after the conclusion of the season. The 30-year-old veteran southpaw is now back with the organization and will attempt to […]

Ty France on Toronto's World Series Roster

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France (oblique) has been included on the team's World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers. France will be on the team's roster for the first time during the playoffs after he was suffered a left-oblique strain late in the regular season. The veteran right-handed hitter will be available […]

Bo Bichette Starting at Second, Batting Cleanup in Game 1 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) will start in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night in Toronto against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Blake Snell, starting at second base and batting cleanup. Bichette will be playing in a big-league game for the first time in seven weeks due to a […]

Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia Not on World Series Roster

Both Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed relievers Tanner Scott (lower body) and Alex Vesia (personal) were not included on the team's World Series roster against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to the team. Scott has been unable to pitch at all during the postseason after having a lower-body abscess surgery at the beginning of October. Meanwhile, […]

Trevor Megill, DL Hall Deemed Fully Healthy

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill (elbow) and left-hander DL Hall (oblique) were deemed fully recovered by season's end, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Megill dealt with a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow late in the year but finished the season healthy. The 31-year-old veteran was a first-time All-Star in 2025 in his […]

Bo Bichette Makes World Series Roster

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) is officially on the team's roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Bichette will be available to Toronto for the first time this postseason and for the first time in seven weeks due to a sprained PCL in his […]

Zack Wheeler Could be Ready for Opening Day in 2026

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Foul Territory on Thursday that right-hander Zack Wheeler (shoulder) could have a chance to be ready for Opening Day in 2026, and that they aren't expecting Wheeler to have any setbacks during his recovery this offseason from thoracic outlet surgery. "We're hopeful it'll [his return] […]

Clayton Kershaw Will be on the World Series Roster

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will be on the team's World Series roster, according to manager Dave Roberts. Kershaw, who has made just one relief appearance in the playoffs this year in the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies, will continue to be available out of the team's bullpen. The 37-year-old future […]

Logan Henderson Fully Healthy Going into the Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers right-handers Logan Henderson (elbow) and Trevor Megill (elbow), and left-hander DL Hall (oblique) were all deemed fully recovered by season's end, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Right-hander Quinn Priester (wrist), who dealt with right-wrist soreness late in the year, is also headed for a normal offseason and is expected to be fully […]

Caleb Durbin to Have Elbow Debridement Surgery This Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin (elbow) battled elbow irritation at the end of the 2025 season and will have arthroscopic debridement surgery on Oct. 30, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Durbin is expected to be fully ready for the start of spring training in February, according to the team. The […]

Sal Frelick Expected to Have Normal Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) underwent imaging on his troublesome left knee after the Brewers were knocked out of the National League Championship Series, but the imaging came back "unremarkable," according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Frelick is thus expected to have a "normal offseason." The 25-year-old battled soreness in his left knee for much […]

William Contreras Could Need Finger Surgery

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (finger) will visit with a hand specialist next week for a "potential correction" of his fractured left middle finger, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Contreras suffered a fractured finger way back in May but played through the injury. The 27-year-old Venezuelan backstop took a slight step back offensively in […]

George Springer "Very" Capable of Playing Outfield in World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer is "very" capable of playing the outfield, if needed, in the upcoming World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper prefers not to take players out of their comfort zone, but Schneider sounds confident that Springer can play the outfield, if needed. […]

All Options on the Table for Bo Bichette in World Series

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to manager John Schneider. Bichette has also been taking ground balls, running, and hitting over the last few days. Schneider said there's "still a few more boxes to check," and "we're kind of coming right down to the wire with […]

Trey Yesavage Gets the Nod in Game 1 of the World Series

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will become the second-youngest pitcher ever to toe the rubber in Game 1 of a World Series when he starts on Friday night at the Rogers Centre against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Yesavage will be making just his seventh start in the major leagues in the first game […]

Kevin McGonigle in Line for Midsummer Promotion in 2026?

The plan is for the Detroit Tigers to promote their top prospect, shortstop Kevin McGonigle, next season, and the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold writes that a "midsummer promotion makes the most sense." The 21-year-old hasn't played above Double-A Erie in the minors, but he's coming soon, and fantasy managers need to take notice. "I […]

Jarren Duran Not in Boston's Long-Term Plans?

The Athletic's Jim Bowden writes that Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran's name "keeps coming up in trade rumors," and it now "sounds like the Red Sox will move on from him this winter." Boston must envision their future outfield as Wilyer Abreu in right field, Ceddanne Rafaela in center field, and Roman Anthony in […]