Carlos Santana Firmly On Trade Block

After just acquiring him from the Phillies last week, Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana is on the trade block once again and is unlikely to play for the team in 2019. The Mariners have talked with the Rays, Indians and Rockies about the 32-year-old, who still has two years and $40 million left on […]

Reds Talking Ender Inciarte

The Cincinnati Reds have talked to the Atlanta Braves about trading for outfielder Ender Inciarte, according to a source. However, nothing is imminent on that front. The Reds are seeking a replacement in center field after they let Billy Hamilton go by non-tendering him. Inciarte would be an upgrade over the speedy Hamilton, as not […]

Phillies Involved In J.T. Realmuto Talks

The Philadelphia Phillies are involved in trade talks for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to a source. The Mets have been the most aggressive suitors for Realmuto, but plenty of other teams are involved, too. Realmuto is the top fantasy backstop heading into 2019 and would be a definite upgrade over Jorge Alfaro and […]

White Sox Looking At Yasmani Grandal

The Chicago White Sox are looking at free-agent catcher Yasmani Grandal as a catching upgrade for 2019. Grandal's stock is down after a terrible postseason for the Dodgers in which he struggled both offensively and defensively. However, he managed to slug 24 home runs and drive in 68 runs this year and is one of […]

Red Sox Listening On Rick Porcello

The Boston Red Sox are openly listening to trade offers for starting pitcher Rick Porcello as they try to clear salary space for bullpen help. Rivals also insist that Boston is willing to talk about shortstop Xander Bogaerts and outfielder Jackie Bradley. Porcello isn't the sexiest fantasy starter, but he put up 17 wins in […]

Pirates Agree With Jordan Lyles

The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to a deal with free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Lyles on Tuesday. Lyles was decent with the Padres and Brewers last year, sporting a 4.11 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 8.6 K/9, but he only made eight starts (all with Padres) before being used in relief by Milwaukee. He should be guaranteed a […]

Blue Jays Release Troy Tulowitzki

The Toronto Blue Jays released shortstop Troy Tulowitzki on Tuesday. The oft-injured former Rockies star is still guaranteed $38 million on his contract, so the Blue Jays are biting the bullet on this one. Tulo wasn't guaranteed a starting role in 2019, even if he proved healthy. Lourdes Gurriel is expected to be the starting […]

Phillies Agree With Andrew McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a deal with free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen on Tuesday, according to sources. Well that was fast. The National League MVP for the Pirates in 2013 hit .255/.368/.424 with 20 home runs, 65 RBI, 83 runs scored and 14 stolen bases in 155 games for the Giants and Yankees in 2018. […]

Phillies Showing Significant Interest In Andrew McCutchen

The Philadelphia Phillies are showing significant interest in free-agent outfielder Andrew McCutchen, according to sources. The Phillies are interested in making upgrades to their outfield, and McCutchen could be added to the mix that includes Roman Quinn, Odubel Herrera, Nick Williams and Aaron Altherr. McCutchen's best seasons are behind him. He's 32 years old and […]

Brewers Meet With Wilson Ramos

The Milwaukee Brewers had a "very good" meeting on Monday with free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos, who is on hand at the winter meetings this week. The 31-year-old was an All-Star last year with the Rays and Phillies and would be an upgrade over catchers Manny Pina, Erik Kratz and Jacob Nottingham. However, Ramos has been […]

Reds Showing Interest In Wade Miley

The Cincinnati Reds are showing interest in free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley, according to a source. Miley worked with current Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson during his breakout season in 2018 in Milwaukee. Miley got off to a late start due to injury, but he surprised us all when he returned, posting a great 2.57 […]

Astros Interested In Michael Brantley

The Houston Astros are interested in free-agent outfielder Michael Brantley, according to sources. The team wants to add a left-handed bat, but they are wary of blocking outfield prospect Kyle Tucker in the long term. Tucker doesn't have much left to prove down on the farm, but Brantley will surely land a multi-year deal in […]

Phillies In On Dallas Keuchel, Zach Britton

The Philadelphia Phillies are in on free-agent starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel and reliever Zach Britton, and they are also still trying to lure in either Manny Machado or Bryce Harper. Keuchel is a ground-ball artist who could thrive despite the hitting-friendly environment in Philly, although this wouldn't be the most attractive landing spot for the […]

Marlins Discussing Carlos Santana

The Miami Marlins are looking for mid-tier free-agent hitters and relievers and have discussed a trade for Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana last week, according to sources. Santana was just recently acquired from the Phillies, but the M's are willing to flip him and his salary as they continue to sell off pieces for […]

White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova

The Chicago White Sox are acquiring starting pitcher Ivan Nova from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, according to sources. It's unclear what the White Sox are sending to Pittsburgh. Nova will bring a veteran presence to a young and rebuilding Chicago team. The right-hander will turn 32 next month and went 9-9 with a 4.19 […]

Cardinals Pursuing Will Smith

The St. Louis Cardinals have been among the most aggressive suitors in a potential trade for San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Will Smith, according to a source. However, it won't be easy, as the Giants aren't really looking to move him. With the Cardinals expected to move Carlos Martinez back to a rotation post next […]

Nationals May Trade Tanner Roark

The Washington Nationals have engaged in trade talks with other teams involving starting pitcher Tanner Roark, who is a year away from free agency and who could make more than $10 million through salary arbitration, according to sources. After the team signed lefty Patrick Corbin, Roark is a bit dispensable now. The right-hander hasn't been […]

Yankees May Be Willing To Trade Miguel Andujar

The New York Yankees are open to moving third baseman Miguel Andujar, according to rival executives. This could be part of the rumored three-team trade involving the New York Mets and Miami Marlins that would also send catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Mets. If the Yanks get rid of Andujar, it'd make them more active […]

Mets Discussing Three-Team Deal Involving J.T. Realmuto

The New York Mets have talked about a three-team trade that would involve the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins in which they would acquire catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to sources. It's unknown if starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard is involved, but the Mets wouldn't give up Syndergaard if they would only be getting Realmuto in […]

Rockies Could Be Interested In Carlos Santana

The Colorado Rockies were interested in trading for Seattle Mariners first baseman Carlos Santana when he was still with the Phillies, according to general manager Jeff Bridich. The idea of trading for Santana isn't dead. Santana isn't your prototypical big-time power-hitting first baseman (24 homers in 2018 with Philly), but he does get on base […]

Gregory Polanco To Resume Throwing In January

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (shoulder) will resume throwing in January, according to general manager Neal Huntington. At that point, the team will have a better idea of a timetable for his return. Polanco had surgery to fix a dislocated left shoulder and injured labrum in September and is expected to miss the start of […]

Dodgers Interested In Nick Castellanos

The Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in trading for Detroit Tigers outfielder Nick Castellanos, but there's no current momentum on a deal, according to a source. With a logjam in the outfield in LA as it currently stands, Castellanos is understandably not their highest offseason priority. Castellanos had a very good year in 2018 for […]

Brewers Interested In Daniel Murphy

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown interest in free-agent second baseman Daniel Murphy, according to sources. They are also interested in re-signing third baseman Mike Moustakas. Murphy hit .299/.336/.454 with 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 91 games with the Nationals and Cubs and got off to a late start because of his knee injury. […]

Mutual Interest Between Nelson Cruz, Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have "running dialogue" and have discussed parameters with free-agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Cruz's agent, Bryce Dixon, said Cruz is interested and calls it "a perfect fit." Three to four other teams are also interested in the power-hitting veteran. Cruz will be 39 next July, but he's managed to stay relatively […]

A's Discussing Contract Extension With Khris Davis

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst said the team continues to talk to outfielder Khris Davis about a long-term contract extension, but nothing is imminent as they focus on needs in the offseason. Despite playing half his games in one of the most pitcher-friendly stadiums in baseball, Davis is one of the premiere power hitters […]

Alex Wood Will Go Back To Windup Next Year

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Alex Wood will re-introduce his windup next year, according to general manager Andrew Friedman. Wood pitched solely out of the stretch in 2018 and saw his velocity and ERA (3.68) suffer as a result. The left-hander was still solid for fantasy owners, though, with nine wins, a 1.21 WHIP and […]

Brewers Interested In Re-Signing Wade Miley

The Milwaukee Brewers are "keeping in touch" with free-agent starting pitcher Wade Miley's agent, Tom O'Connell, and are open to re-signing him. Miley will test the open market after surprising with a 5-2 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings across 16 starts. The left-hander got a late start to […]

Shohei Ohtani Has Full Range Of Motion

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is doing well in his rehab from Tommy John surgery and has full range of motion with his arm. He will come back to the United States in January for a checkup, but it's too early for the team to set up a hitting plan for […]

Cody Bellinger Trying To Fix Swing

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Andrew Friedman said that first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger will work on his swing with the team's hitting coaches this week. He also has his own ideas on how to fix his swing and improve for 2019 after hitting .260/.343/.470 with 25 home runs and 76 RBI in 162 games. It […]

Corey Seager Done With Rehab

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (elbow, hip) has "switched gears" from rehabbing from two separate surgeries to training for baseball. Seager had just 101 at-bats before going under the knife in 2018. Assuming he has no setbacks, he should be ready for spring training and the start of the 2019 season. The left-handed hitting […]