Starling Marte Back On Marlins Radar

Free-agent outfielder Starling Marte is back on the Miami Marlins radar, and the team has met with his representatives. With the Marlins looking for bats this offseason, Marte still fits them well, but the issue will be the price. It's unusual for a team to re-sign a player that they previously traded, and Marte will […]

Brennen Davis - Prospects to Know for 2022

The Chicago Cubs selected Arizona prep outfielder Brennen Davis with the 62nd overall pick in the 2018 Rule 4 draft. It was a bit of a gamble, as Davis didn’t have much of a track record as a baseball player. He only changed over to the sport late in his high school career. Since being […]

Starling Marte On The Yankees Radar

Free-agent outfielder Starling Marte is drawing interest from the New York Yankees, per Brendan Kuty of the Star-Ledger. According to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, the Yankees are citing centerfield as a possible upgrade. New York was in the mix to trade for Marte during last season's trade deadline, but the speedy outfielder was ultimately […]

Mets, Phillies Talking To Aaron Loup

Free-agent pitcher Aaron Loup is in contract discussions with the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and other teams, per Jon Heyman of the MLB Network. The 33-year-old was impressive in 2021, posting a 6-0 record along with a 0.95 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and a 57:16 K:BB over 56 2/3 innings with the Mets. Loup will […]

Stephen Strasburg "Hopeful" To Be Ready By Spring Training

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said he's "hopeful" pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck) will be ready by Spring Training. He underwent season-ending thoracic outlet surgery in late July. The 33-year-old dealt with right shoulder inflammation earlier in the year, then suffered a neck strain that eventually led to his season-ending surgery. In the past two […]

Marcus Semien Rejects Qualifying Offer From Blue Jays

Free-agent infielder Marcus Semien rejected the Toronto Blue Jays qualifying offer. The 31-year-old will test the free-agent market after a career year with the Blue Jays in 2021. He slashed .265/.334/.538 with 45 home runs, 102 RBI, 115 runs scored, and 15 stolen bases over 724 plate appearances. The free-agent market for a shortstop is […]

Javier Baez Meets With The Mets

Free-agent infielder Javier Baez met with the New York Mets on Thursday. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Baez appears to be quite active in these early days of free agency. The 28-year-old should draw plenty of interest on the free-agent market after slashing .265/.319/.494 with 31 homers, 87 RBI, 80 runs, and 18 stolen […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitching with Michael Simione - Benched with Bubba EP 414

Bubba (@bdentrek) is joined by Michael Simione (@SPStreamer) of SPStreamer. They go over Michael's early 2022 Fantasy Baseball starting pitcher rankings. Talking about some players that stand out. Some potential risers and fallers. A whole lot more as we continue to get ready for the 2022 Fantasy Baseball season. Be sure to subscribe to the Benched […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM

Offseason time...do you know who to hold in keeper leagues? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday November 11th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]

Blue Jays Interested In Re-Signing Steven Matz

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in re-signing starting pitcher Steven Matz, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Joel Sherman. In his first season with the Blue Jays, the left-hander pitched to a 3.82 ERA and a 3.79 FIP in 150.2 innings, striking out 144 batters while surrendering 43 walks. With […]

Mariners Reportedly Interested in Luis Castillo

According to MLB Network's Jon Morosi, the Seattle Mariners "are among the teams to check in with the #Reds on right-hander Luis Castillo." Seattle, coming off a 90-win season, could use the rotation reinforcements to bolster a group that struggled, at times, outside of Chris Flexen and Logan Gilbert. Adding a pitcher like Castillo would […]

Yankees Talking To Agents For Corey Seager And Carlos Correa

According to CBS Sports' Jim Bowden, the New York Yankees are reportedly "in conversation with agents for both Corey Seager and Carlos Correa." The Yankees certainly make sense, speculatively speaking, as a fit for one of the winter's top free-agent shortstops. New York could easily shift Gleyber Torres to second base and play DJ LeMahieu […]

Tigers Interested In Eduardo Rodriguez

The Detroit Tigers are reportedly showing early interest in free-agent left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, according to MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Rodriguez pitched to a 4.74 ERA, a 3.32 FIP, 185 strikeouts and 47 walks in 157 2/3 innings during the regular season. The left-hander certainly makes sense as a speculative fit for the Tigers given the […]

Chris Taylor Expected To Reject Qualifying Offer

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is expected to reject the $18.4 million qualifying offer, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Taylor hit .254 with a .344 on-base percentage, 20 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 582 plate appearances during the regular season. He only continued to produce once the postseason started, batting .351 […]

Red Sox Make Multi-Year Offer To Eduardo Rodriguez

The Boston Red Sox have made a multi-year offer to left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez in addition to the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer that they extended. Rodriguez is already drawing interest from other teams, including the Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers. Boston chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom on Monday said there is "mutual interest" in […]

Yankees Interested In Matt Olson

The New York Yankees have interest in trading for Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson, who has been discussed in trades already this offseason. If the Yankees can't pry Olson away from the A's, re-signing Anthony Rizzo remains an option. SNY's Andy Martino on Monday said that Olson will "likely" be on the move this […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL West

Even with the offseason now in full swing with players receiving qualifying offers, it’s never too early to start identifying the players who’ll help your team take the title next season. Of course, impact fantasy players taken near the top of drafts are crucial for fantasy contenders. But, finding breakout candidates late in the draft […]

Tigers Outright Drew Carlton

The Detroit Tigers outrighted right-handed reliever Drew Carlton off the 40-man roster on Tuesday. The 26-year-old appeared in four games for the Tigers down the stretch, surrendering six hits, four walks, two earned runs, and a home run in 3.2 innings. He also registered a strikeout. Detroit enters the offseason with a bullpen featuring closer […]

A's Willing To Listen To Trade Inquiries On Three Starters

The Oakland Athletics are reportedly "willing to listen to trade inquiries on their veterans, including pitching stars Chris Bassitt, Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea,"according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. The trio were arguably Oakland's three best pitchers last season. Bassitt pitched to a 3.15 ERA, a 3.34 FIP, 159 strikeouts and 39 […]

Red Sox Will Try To Re-Sign Kyle Schwarber

Speaking to reporters at the general manager meetings, including MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said the team will try to re-sign outfielder and first baseman Kyle Schwarber. Acquired in a mid-season trade with the Washington Nationals, Schwarber batted .291 with a .435 on-base percentage and seven home runs […]

Ty France To Start At First For Mariners In 2022

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France will be the team's starting first baseman next season, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto told reporters at the general manager meetings on Tuesday. France, who joined Seattle in a 2020 trade with the San Diego Padres, enjoyed a breakout season at the plate in 2021. In 650 plate […]

End of Season Report Card - Starting Pitchers

Back in late April, I published the early season report card. It was a look at how the top drafted starting pitchers began their seasons and what we could expect from them moving forward. At the All-Star break in July, we revisited them and updated their grades with a midseason report card. We also provided […]

T.J. McFarland Heading Back To The Cardinals

Free-agent reliever T.J. McFarland is staying put after agreeing to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday with a potential $500,000 in incentives, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The 32-year-old was productive out of the Cardinals bullpen last season, posting a 2.56 ERA with just 21 strikeouts and […]

Corey Seager Declines Qualifying Offer Monday

Free-agent shortstop Corey Seager has reportedly declined the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, according to Jorge Castillo of the L.A. Times. Seager will now enter free agency, allowed to sign with any club. The 27-year old missed a lot of time this past season but played well when […]

Justin Verlander Works Out In Front Of Scouts

Free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander had a showcase in front of scouts from 15-20 teams on Monday, including the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The future Hall of Famer missed most of 2020 and all of 2021 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery. In […]

Marcus Semien Drawing Interest From The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are showing interest in free-agent infielder Marcus Semien, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. As of now, Dylan Moore is slotted as the team's number one option at the keystone, with J.P. Crawford at shortstop. The Mariners shouldn't be the only team interested in the 31-year old, as he'll be a hot […]

Michael Conforto Declines Qualifying Offer

Outfielder Michael Conforto has declined the one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets on Monday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Instead, the 28-year old will take his chances on the free agent market in hopes of landing a multi-year deal. Conforto had his worst offensive season since 2016, slashing .232/.344/.384 with […]

Andrew Heaney Agrees To Deal With The Los Angeles Dodgers

Left-hander Andrew Heaney has agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, pending a physical, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Heaney struggled this past season, posting a 5.83 ERA in 129.2 IP split between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees. He was 8-9 and added 150 strikeouts, […]

Rays Pick Up Mike Zunino's 2022 Option

The Tampa Bay Rays exercised catcher Mike Zunino's $7 million option for the 2022 season at Sunday's deadline. The move will make the backstop one of the team's highest-paid players next year in his fourth season with Tampa. The Rays declined Zunino's $4.5 million team option last year, but he re-signed with the team for […]

Frankie Montas 2021 Year-in-Review

Frankie Montas was a trendy sleeper pick during the 2021 baseball offseason as fantasy managers thought he could rebound after a sub-par 2020 season. The 28-year-old struggled with a 5.80 ERA, 1.51 WHIP while surrendering 10 homers over 11 starts in 2020. Montas bounced back in a big way and ended the 2021 season on […]