Fantasy Baseball All-Bust Team - Mike's Most Disappointing Players (2025)

If you are anything like me, the list of players that you rostered in 2025 that could fill an article on busts is full of educated guesses you whiffed on. There are players listed here, like Jackson Merrill and Devin Williams, whose underperformance sank some of my teams. What constitutes a bust? We spotlighted players […]

Dodgers Expected to Pursue Kyle Tucker

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly ready to spend big this offseason. According to Jon Heyman, the Dodgers are expected to pursue outfielder Kyle Tucker this offseason. This should come as no surprise given the Dodgers pursuit of elite talent over the last few years. The Dodgers consider the outfield an area of need and […]

George Springer Feeling Improved

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's Game 5 after getting hit by a pitch. He was pulled from the contest after taking a fastball off the knee in the seventh inning. Springer underwent testing that came back negative for any structural damage. Jays' manager John […]

Tony Vitello Nearing Deal to Become Giants Manager

The San Francisco Giants are reportedly nearing a deal that would make Tony Vitello the next manager of the team. The Giants parted ways with veteran manager Bob Melvin after a frustrating conclusion to their 2025 campaign. In an odd turn of events, the Giants are close to hiring Tennessee Volunteers head coach as their […]

Logan Gilbert Named Game 6 Starter for ALCS

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert has been named the starting pitcher ahead of Game 6 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. As expected, Gilbert will get the ball as he attempts to get his team to the World Series for the first time in franchise history. Gilbert gave up three runs (two […]

Elly De La Cruz to Stay at Shortstop

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz won't be moving positions for the upcoming 2026 season. There was speculation that the Reds would shift De La Cruz elsewhere after leading the league in errors. The thought was that the Reds would move De La Cruz into the outfield much like the Pittsburgh Pirates did with […]

Troy Melton to Move into Starting Rotation

Detroit Tigers pitcher Troy Melton is expected to move into the starting rotation next season. Tigers president of baseball operations and manager A.J. Hinch said at the end of the regular season press conference that Melton would be moved into the rotation next season. Melton posted a 2.76 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 36/15 K/BB […]

Otto Kemp to Undergo Knee, Shoulder Surgeries

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp (knee, shoulder) will undergo two surgeries this offseason. Kemp will have one to repair his left kneecap, and the other to clean out his left shoulder. The 26-year-old played through the knee injury for a few months after suffering the injury in the middle of June. It's unclear when he […]

Freddy Peralta Could be Traded This Offseason

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta is expected to be on the trading block this offseason. The Brewers will undoubtedly exercise Peralta's $8 million club option for the 2026 season. That is an extremely cheap deal considering what Peralta has given to the Brewers the last few years. Peralta is set to become a free […]

Martin Maldonado Retires from Baseball

San Diego Padres catcher Martin Maldonado has decided to retire from baseball. Maldonado has decided to call it a career after playing 15 years in the big leagues. He began his career with the Milwaukee Brewers and played six seasons there. After that, Maldonado jumped around to a number of teams. He won a World […]

Mets to Pursue Tarik Skubal

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal could reportedly be on the trade block this offseason. According to Jon Heyman, Skubal and the Tigers are $250 million apart in long-term extension talks. That being said, the Tigers might be willing to move Skubal if the two sides can't agree on a deal. If he's available, the […]

Justin Crawford Not Ready to Play Center Field?

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't convinced that outfield prospect Justin Crawford can play an average big-league center field, and many rival evaluators agree that he is better in left field, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. There is more long-term upside from Crawford, but he could rate below Brandon Marsh in center field right now. […]

Lars Nootbaar has Surgery on Both of his Heels

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) underwent surgery on both of his heels on Oct. 7 to shave down Haglund's deformities, according to John Denton of MLB.com. It's unclear if Nootbaar's surgeries will put his status for spring training or the start of the 2026 regular season in jeopardy […]

Brendan Donovan Undergoes Sports Hernia Surgery

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Friday that second baseman Brendan Donovan (hernia) underwent sports hernia surgery on Oct. 7, according to John Denton of MLB.com. Donovan was shut down towards the tail end of the regular season in September due to a hernia that he dealt with during the second half. The 28-year-old should […]

George Springer Exits Game 5 Early After HBP on his Knee

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (knee) took a 95.6 mph fastball from Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo off his right kneecap in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night and was forced to exit early, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Springer tried to stay in the game but […]

Jackson Chourio Back in Game 4 Lineup Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Shohei Ohtani, starting in left field and batting second. Chourio's troublesome hamstring tightened up on him in the middle of an at-bat in the Game […]

Ben Rice Viewed as Primary First Baseman Going into Next Year

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he sees first baseman Ben Rice as the team's starting first baseman next year, but that won't mean that he will abandon catching behind Austin Wells, accordig to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. Rice filled a unique utility role for the Yankees in 2025, serving […]

Ivan Herrera Has Bone Spurs Removed From his Elbow

According to a source, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (elbow) had successful surgery to remove bone spurs from his right elbow on Oct. 15, per Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. The surgery is not expected to delay Herrera's offseason work, so he should be ready for the start of spring training next year […]

Nate Pearson Agrees to One-Year Deal With Astros

Free-agent right-hander Nate Pearson agreed to a one-year, $1.35 million deal with the Houston Astros on Friday, a source told Ari Alexander. Pearson was once a top-100 prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays system and still throws hard, but he has transitioned to a relief role and spent the past few years pitching in relief […]

Trey Yesavage to Start Game 6 of ALCS Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage will start Game 6 of the American League Championship Series back in Toronto on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager John Schneider. Despite only making three starts in his first big-league season for Toronto during the regular season, the Blue Jays included Yesavage on their postseason […]

Jose Alvarado Expected to be Back With Phillies Next Year

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Thursday that he'd be "surprised" if left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (forearm) isn't back with the team in 2026, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phillies hold a $9.5 million club option on Alvarado for next season and are likely to pick it up, […]

Jasson Dominguez Expected to Play Regularly in 2026

MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports that New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is expected to play regularly in 2026, according to manager Aaron Boone. Dominguez may play winter ball this offseason to prepare him for next year, and the Yankees envision him in left field, depending on how the offseason goes. Boone also said during his […]

Nestor Cortes Undergoes Surgery, Out Roughly 9-10 Months

San Diego Padres impending free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes (biceps) had successful surgery to fix a small tendon tear in his left arm, according to Francys Romero. The 30-year-old Cuban southpaw is expected to return to baseball activities in roughly nine to 10 months. He will become a free agent at the conclusion of the World […]

Tigers, Tarik Skubal Have $250 Million Gap in Contract Talks

The New York Post's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Detroit Tigers and All-Star left-hander Tarik Skubal currently have a gap of around $250 million in contract talks. The word is that a year ago, the Tigers offered Skubal well below the $170 million deal that lefty Garrett Crochet eventually signed with the Boston Red […]

Jose Quintana to Start Game 4 of NLCS Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers veteran left-hander Jose Quintana will start Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Friday at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Quintana was pushed back to Friday's game after Milwaukee used left-hander Aaron Ashby as the opener and rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski as their […]

Nick Castellanos Expected to be Traded or Released

According to sources, the Philadelphia Phillies are expected to either trade or release veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos this offseason, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. President of baseball operations David Dombrowski did not say anything regarding Castellanos during his press conference on Thursday. When asked specifically about Castellanos, Dombrowski said he could not comment on […]

Carlos Rodon Unlikely to Be Ready for Opening Day After Elbow Surgery

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (elbow) had surgery on Wednesday to remove loose bodies and to shave down a bone spur in his left elbow and will not throw for eight weeks, according to manager Aaron Boone. The skipper added that it "probably delays him" to start the 2026 regular season. So the Yankees […]

Bryce Miller to Start Game 5 of ALCS Against Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller will make the start in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday in Seattle against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Dan Wilson. Right-hander Bryan Woo will be available out of the bullpen if Miller needs help early on. The Mariners will be hoping for a […]

Kevin Gausman to Start Game 5 of ALCS Against Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman will start Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Seattle against the Mariners on Friday, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Right-handed rookie Trey Yesavage could be available out of the bullpen in a long-relief role if Gausman struggles early. In the Game 1 loss to the […]