Michael Wacha Inks One-Year Deal With Boston

Free-agent pitcher Michael Wacha agreed to a one-year deal with the Red Sox on Friday. He was mainly used as a traditional starter for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021. The right-hander will provide the Red Sox with pitching depth and slot into the back-end of Boston's starting rotation. The 30-year-old went (3-5) with a […]

Eduardo Escobar and Mets Agree On Two-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent infielder Eduardo Escobar agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract on Friday. The 32-year-old bounced back in 2021 after a disastrous campaign in 2020 (slashed .212/.270/.335). He slashed .253/.314/.472 with 28 homers, 90 RBI, 77 runs scored, and one stolen for the Diamondbacks and Brewers over 599 plate appearances […]

Mark Canha and Mets Agree On Two-Year Deal

The New York Mets and free-agent outfielder Mark Canha agreed to a two-year, $26.5 million deal on Friday. The 32-year-old has been an on-base machine and is 13th overall in OBP over the last three seasons. He slashed .231/.358/.387 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI, 93 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases with a .115 […]

Cedric Mullins 2021 Year-in-Review

Cedric Mullins broke out and was one of the biggest surprises in fantasy baseball in 2021. He arguably was the biggest steal in 2021 drafts with an ADP of 408th overall on average in NFBC Leagues or the best pickup off the waiver wire. The 27-year-old rewarded fantasy managers who drafted him late or added […]

Diamondback's Eyeing Free Agent Kirby Yates

The Arizona Diamondbacks are being connected to free agent reliever Kirby Yates, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 34-year old signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Blue Jays last offseason but didn't pitch at all after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. That was after only pitching 4.1 innings in 2020 due […]

Mets Sign Nick Plummer To A Major-League Deal Wednesday

The New York Mets have agreed to a one-year major-league contract with outfielder Nick Plummer, according to MLB.com. Plummer, 25, has no big-league experience but slashed .280/.415/.479 with 15 HRs and 13 SBs across 117 games in 2021, split between Double and Triple-A with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. The former first-round pick back in […]

Clayton Kershaw Contacted By Rangers

The Texas Rangers have contacted veteran free agent Clayton Kershaw, according to Rangers manager Chris Woodward. The future Hall of Famer spent 14 seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, compiling a career 2.49 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and 27.6 K%. His 2021 was injury-riddled, appearing in only 22 games and missing the entire postseason. He was […]

Jon Gray Drawing Interest From Rangers

The Texas Rangers are rumored to have interest in free agent starting pitcher Jon Gray, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Gray, 30, spent his entire seven-year career with the Colorado Rockies before hitting the open market this offseason. The Rockies didn't give him a qualifying offer, and so isn't tied to draft pick compensation. […]

Mariners Showing Interest In Marcus Stroman

The Seattle Mariners are eyeing free agent starting pitcher Marcus Stroman, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. The 30-year old right-hander is one of the most pursued pitchers on the market this offseason, as the Boston Red Sox, New York Mets, and Los Angeles Angels, among others, have all been connected to him. He's been […]

2022 Fantasy Breakout Candidates - NL East

One of the keys to a successful fantasy baseball draft, and a subsequently successful season, is finding players who outperform their draft position. By and large, you’re more likely to find those types of players later in drafts. Sure, you’ll find those relatively early-round players who perform at an elite level – think Max Muncy or […]

Yoshi Tsutsugo Returning To Pirates On One-Year Deal

First baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal on Wednesday to return to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old was picked up by the Pirates last season after he was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he hit .268 with eight home runs and 25 RBI in 43 games over the last […]

Mets Sign Nick Plummer

The New York Mets signed outfielder Nick Plummer to a one-year, Major League contract on Wednesday. Plummer, the 23rd-overall pick in the 2015 draft, previously spent his entire career in the St. Louis Cardinals organization. While he's yet to make his Major League debut, the outfielder hit .280 with a .415 on-base percentage, 15 home […]

Brendan McKay Undergoes Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brendan McKay (shoulder) underwent thoracic outlet syndrome decompression surgery Tuesday, according to an announcement from the team. Per the announcement, "McKay will focus on rehabbing as a pitcher ... with the expectation that he will resume throwing no later than early February." The fourth-overall pick in the 2017 draft out of […]

Orioles Claim Cionel Perez Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed pitcher Cionel Perez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. The Orioles announced the move in a press release on Wednesday. Perez pitched to a 6.38 ERA, a 6.30 FIP, 25 strikeouts, and 20 walks in 24 innings for the Reds last season. He's logged a 6.04 ERA and a 6.02 […]

Twins Release Willians Astudillo

Utility man Willians Astudillo is now a free agent after clearing release waivers, according to a tweet from Dustin Morse, of the Twins' Communications department. Astudillo hit .236 with a .259 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 216 plate appearances for the Twins last season. The 30-year-old saw time at catcher, third base, first […]

Wade Davis Retires

Relief pitcher Wade Davis has retired. The Kansas City Royals, a team that Davis spent five seasons with, announced the news in a tweet on Wednesday. Davis was a starter early in his career but later switched to the bullpen where he found most of his success. He pitched for the Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, […]

Bubba and Bat Flip 102 - 2021 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Review - Benched with Bubba (Episode 417)

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Bat Flip Crazy (@BatFlipCrazy). In tonight's episode, the guys begin their positional recaps with the catcher position. They go over the top 15-20 catchers according to the RazzBall Player Rater. Discuss the good and the bad of the catching position as well as answer some awesome listener questions. Be sure […]

Steven Matz Lands With Cardinals On Four-Year Deal

The St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Steven Matz agreed to a four-year, $44 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. With incentives, the deal can be worth up to $48 million. The New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays were the other finalists for his services. The 30-year-old had […]

White Sox Reportedly Agree To Terms With Kendall Graveman

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent reliever Kendall Graveman, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Graveman started last season with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt to the division-rival Houston Astros in July. All told, the veteran pitched to a 1.77 ERA and a 3.19 FIP in 56 innings […]

Yankees Release Rougned Odor

The New York Yankees released infielder Rougned Odor on Tuesday. Odor was previously designated for assignment by New York to make room on the 40-man roster for prospects eligible for the Rule 5 draft. In 361 plate appearances for the Yankees last season, Odor hit .202 with a .286 on-base percentage, an 83 wRC+ and […]

Kevin Gausman's Reported Market Includes Four Teams

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, free-agent starting pitcher Kevin Gausman's market includes four teams. Per Morosi, those teams are the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, and Toronto Blue Jays. Of course, Gausman spent the last two seasons with San Francisco. He had a breakout campaign in 2021, pitching to a 2.81 […]

Royals Request Release Waivers On Kyle Zimmer

The Kansas City Royals have requested unconditional release waivers on right-handed reliever Kyle Zimmer. Zimmer was previously designated for assignment by Kansas City as the club added Rule 5 draft-eligible prospects to the 40-man roster. The fifth-overall pick in the 2012 draft, Zimmer pitched to a 4.83 ERA and a 4.82 FIP in 54 innings […]

Cubs Acquire Harold Ramirez

The Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Harold Ramirez from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a cash consideration. Ramirez hit .268 with a .305 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and three stolen bases in 361 plate appearances for Cleveland last season. The former Cleveland outfielder will give the Cubs some depth behind Jason Heyward, Ian […]

Yankees Release Clint Frazier

The New York Yankees released outfielder Clint Frazier on Tuesday. New York previously designated Frazier for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for a number of prospects. The outfielder hit .186 with a .317 on-base percentage, five home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 218 plate appearances for the Yankees last […]

Wander Franco Signs Record 12-Year Extension With Rays

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco signed a 12-year, $223 million contract extension with the team on Tuesday. Franco won't turn 21 years old until next March. He's that good, folks. This massive deal is the biggest for a player that has yet to play a full season in the big leagues, beating Ronald Acuna […]

John Means Available Via Trade?

Other teams are saying that the Baltimore Orioles are dangling left-hander John Means on the trade market. Means is expected to receive around $3 million in arbitration while coming off a season in which he was excellent in the first half (2.28 ERA) but struggled in the second half (4.88 ERA) and dealt with shoulder […]

Rays, Wander Franco Close To Long-Term Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and shortstop Wander Franco are moving close to a long-term deal. The details of the deal still need to be worked out after Thanksgiving, but this deal is expected to be for more than 10 years with a guarantee close to $200 million. It will be a massive deal for a […]

Reds Open To Trading Sonny Gray

The Cincinnati Reds are once again believed to be open to trading right-hander Sonny Gray this offseason, but they've indicated to rival executives that starters Tyler Mahle and Luis Castillo are off limits. Mahle and Castillo are both controllable through the 2023 season. Gray has a $10 million base salary next season and can be […]

Buster Posey Wins NL Comeback Player Of The Year

San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year on Monday. Posey had one of his best seasons since winning the MVP in 2012 after he sat out for all of the 2020 season due to concerns over COVID-19. The Giants had the best record in baseball in […]

Trey Mancini Wins AL Comeback Player Of The Year

Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year for 2021 on Monday. Mancini won the award by beating colon cancer and returning for the fourth 20-homer season of his career. He missed all of 2020 while undergoing treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer. Mancini had surgery to […]