Reds Discussing Francisco Lindor

The Cincinnati Reds are the latest team to engage the Cleveland Indians about a potential trade for shortstop Francisco Lindor, according to a source. It's unknown if there is any traction for a trade, but the Reds have been aggressive in trades before on Trevor Bauer and Yasiel Puig, and they have attractive trade chips […]

Angels Interested in Dallas Keuchel, Hyun-Jin Ryu

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been in contact with the agents of free-agent left-handed starting pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Hyun-Jin Ryu. The two lefties are the two best free-agent starters left on the market, and both are represented by agent Scott Boras. The Angels recently signed third baseman Anthony Rendon, so they've already chatted […]

Dodgers and Padres Interested in Mike Clevinger

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are two teams reportedly interested in Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger. Clevinger was limited by injuries in 2019, but he was excellent whenever he was on the mound, pitching in 21 games and posting a 2.71 ERA with 169 strikeouts in 126 innings. He has the […]

Justin Smoak Signs With the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers and free-agent first baseman Justin Smoak have agreed to terms on a one-year, $5 million contract. The deal comes with a team option for 2021 worth $5.5 million with a $1 million buyout, meaning Smoak will earn at least $6 million on the deal. He struggled mightily last season with the Blue […]

2019 Season in Review - Matt Carpenter

Matt Carpenter had a down year in 2019, which came on the heels of a 2018 season that saw him finish ninth in NL MVP voting. He struggled to get in a groove at any point in 2019 and often found himself out of the lineup late in the season. This was exemplified by his […]

Early 2020 ADP Reflections - First Base

When a baseball season ends, the following season can’t come here soon enough for some fans, myself included. We start thinking about what we want to see from some players, which includes letdowns, bounce-backs, and even young prospects. Instead of letting them bounce off the brain walls, let’s put these musings into digits. This includes […]

Nicholas Castellanos Receiving Plenty Of Interest

The Cubs, Giants and Rangers all have mutual interest in outfielder Nicholas Castellanos, but money may be an issue in him re-signing with the Cubs. There is obvious intrigue in him returning to the Cubbies after he hit .321/.356/.646 with 16 home runs and 36 RBI in 51 games with them after being traded over […]

Wade Miley Agrees With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds officially agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with left-handed starter Wade Miley on Wednesday, according to a source. The deal includes a team option for 2022 that can bring the total value of the contract to $24 million. The 33-year-old southpaw was 14-6 with a 3.98 ERA and 140 strikeouts for […]

Brewers Sign Eric Sogard

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to sign infielder Eric Sogard to a one-year contract. The contract reportedly may contain an option for the 2021 season, but specific terms are yet to be disclosed. Sogard had a strong 2019 season for the Blue Jays and Rays, slashing .290/.353/.457 while playing multiple infield positions. He's one of […]

Padres Sign Kyle Barraclough To Minor League Deal

The San Diego Padres signed relief pitcher Kyle Barraclough to a minor league deal on Tuesday. The 29-year-old will also receive an invite to the Friars major league camp. Barraclough owns a 3.53 career ERA (3.84 FIP) across 252 1/3 innings, with his best years being 2015-2017 with the Miami Marlins. The Padres bullpen was […]

Marlins Sign Matt Kemp

The Miami Marlins signed outfielder Matt Kemp to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday. Kemp got only 62 plate appearances in 2019, slashing just .200/.210/.283 with the Cincinnati Reds. He spent most of the rest of the season on the minor league injured list as part of the New […]

Mike Moustakas to Reds - Fantasy Impact

At the start of December, the Cincinnati Reds signed All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas to a four-year, $64 million contract. It serves as the largest free-agent contract in Reds history. While it may be an overly rich deal for a 31-year-old power hitter, it was a necessary investment for a team that desperately needed to revamp their […]

Top 30 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues

It’s almost time to bid adieu to 2019 so it’s a great time to revisit the top dynasty prospects in baseball. The 2019 season saw a lot of stud prospects reach the Major Leagues, such as Fernando Tatis Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Peter Alonso, Yordan Alvarez… the list goes on and on. And as good […]

Avisail Garcia Signs With the Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have signed free agent outfielder Avisail Garcia to a two-year, $20 million contract. The two sides had been reportedly "close" to a deal since before the weekend, and it seems they were finally able to agree to terms on Monday. Garcia slashed .282/.332/.464 for the Rays in 2019 and will presumably take […]

Madison Bumgarner Agrees With the Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks officially agreed to terms with free agent starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner on a five-year, $85 million contract. Bumgarner had spent his whole career with the San Francisco Giants, and while he isn't the near top-tier starter he once was, he's still a solid anchor and a difference maker. He'll join an Arizona […]

Corey Kluber Traded to the Texas Rangers

The Cleveland Indians and the Texas Rangers completed a trade on Sunday that will send starting pitcher Corey Kluber to Texas in exchange for outfielder Delino DeShields and relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase. It seems like a somewhat light return for a guy who was consistently in the Cy Young conversation, but Kluber was injured almost […]

Madison Bumgarner Close to Signing with Diamondbacks

Free agent starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is close to signing a five-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks according to ESPN writer Jeff Passan. Bumgarner has struggled with some injuries over the last few years, but this year saw him throw 200 innings for the first time since 2016. He finished the 2019 season with a […]

Anthony Rendon to the Angels - Fantasy Impact

Anthony Rendon's seven-year, $245 million contract may not match that of newest Yankee Gerrit Cole but it does equal former teammate Stephen Strasburg's deal and includes a full no-trade clause with no opt-outs, options, or deferred money. Regardless of results, the new marriage between the Halos and Rendon is set in stone until 2026. Rendon's contract […]

Phillies Officially Sign Didi Gregorius

The Philadelphia Phillies officially signed shortstop Didi Gregorius to a one-year, $14 million deal on Friday. The former Yankees shortstop turns 30 in February and had a down year in 2019 while coming off Tommy John surgery. He hit just .238 with 16 home runs and 61 RBI in 82 games played, but he was […]

Exit Velocity Pitching Leaders - Statcast 2019 Review

Ah, winter, the true dead zone of baseball coverage. The new champs have been crowned, vacation plans are made, the awards are being handed out and the winter meetings getting underway. Sounds like the perfect time to review some Statcast data in preparation of 2020 fantasy drafts. Exit velocity has become one of the more […]

Kyle Seager Drawing Trade Interest

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is drawing trade interest from multiple teams with the demand for third basemen exceeding the supply, according to major league sources. The 32-year-old Seager would be an option for teams that missed out on Anthony Rendon and Josh Donaldson in free agency and Kris Bryant in a trade. At […]

Red Sox Sign Martin Perez

The Boston Red Sox signed starting pitcher Martin Perez to a one-year, $6 million deal on Thursday. The deal includes a club option for the 2021 season worth $6.25 million. The left-hander spent seven years with the Rangers before going 10-7 with a weak 5.12 ERA with the Twins in 2019. The 28-year-old has a […]

Braves Interested In Hyun-Jin Ryu?

The Atlanta Braves are believed to have checked in with starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, but their level of interest is unknown. The Dodgers, Blue Jays and Twins are also interested in the left-handed hurler. The Korean southpaw had a fine season with the Dodgers in 2019, going 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and […]

Red Sox Agree With Jose Peraza

The Boston Red Sox agreed to a one-year deal with infielder Jose Peraza on Thursday, according to sources. His deal is believed to be for close to $3 million with incentives. His deal is The 25-year-old has slashed .274/.312/.374 with 28 home runs, 67 doubles, 154 RBI and 200 runs scored in 520 games in […]

Cardinals Meet With Dallas Keuchel

The St. Louis Cardinals met this week with the representatives of starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel, according to sources. The Red Birds are definitely looking to add a starter or two in the offseason. Keuchel, 31, signed late in 2019 with Atlanta and went on to go 8-8 with a 3.75 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 91 […]

David Price On His Way Out Of Boston?

The Boston Red Sox have had trade talks with at least five teams about starting pitcher David Price, according to a source. The teams in play for the 2012 American League Cy Young winner include the Padres, Cardinals, White Sox and Reds. The Angels have also been in contact with Boston. The veteran southpaw has […]

Dodgers Interested In Yoshitomo Tsutsugo

The Los Angeles Dodgers are showing interest in Japanese outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo, according to a source. A potential designated hitter in the long term, Tsutsugo is viewed by many as a better fit for the American League. He's facing a Dec. 19 deadline to sign in the big leagues. Tsutsugo hit 29 home runs for […]

Jose Leclerc Generating Trade Interest

Texas Rangers closer Jose Leclerc is generating plenty of trade interest, according to sources. However, general manager Jon Daniels said that losing out on third baseman Anthony Rendon doesn't mean the team is leaning towards another year of a full rebuild. Leclerc definitely was more of a disappointment last year after posting a 1.56 ERA […]

Dodgers Being Aggressive On Dellin Betances

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the most aggressive suitors for relief pitcher Dellin Betances. They are pivoting to high-end relievers after not being able to land Gerrit Cole on the free-agent market. L.A. just signed Blake Treinen, who had a down year in Oakland last season, and Betances would also fit that mold after […]

Tigers Close To Signing Austin Romine

The Detroit Tigers and catcher Austin Romine are closing in on a two-year deal on Thursday. Romine had a very solid year in the Bronx in 2019 while filling in for the injured Gary Sanchez, hitting .281/.310/.439 with eight home runs and 35 RBI in his 228 at-bats as a backup. If he were to […]