Yoshinobu Yamamoto Named World Series MVP

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named the 2025 World Series MVP on Saturday night after the Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings at the Rogers Centre to win back-to-back championships. After going six innings for his second win of the World Series on Friday night in Game 6, Yamamoto […]

Tyler Glasnow Pitches Through Side Soreness in Game 7 Victory

The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya reported before the Los Angeles Dodgers' Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday to win back-to-back World Series championships that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (side) had been dealing with discomfort in his side, according to FOX Sports' Tom Verducci. Despite starting Game 3 and closing out Friday's Game 6 […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Available for Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto has volunteered to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night. The 27-year-old is ready to go after throwing nearly 100 pitches during his start on Friday. He reportedly played catch on Saturday and is available if needed out of the […]

Andy Pages on the Bench for Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is out of the starting lineup ahead of Game 7 of the World Series versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Pages will be out of the lineup for the third straight game. He has struggled with the bat going 4-for-20 at the plate during the postseason. The Dodgers […]

Alejandro Kirk Playing in Game 7 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) is in the starting lineup ahead of Game 7 of the World Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Kirk made an early exit on Friday after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, and Kirk appears to have […]

Kris Bryant Not Ready to Hang Up his Cleats

Despite still dealing with lower-back issues, Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Kris Bryant (back) said he's not considering retirement this offseason, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. "I wish I had better things to tell you," Bryant said. "It's not in the best shape, and that's pretty disheartening for me. It's exhausting for me […]

Gerrit Cole Throws a Bullpen Session

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) threw off a bullpen mound at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. The previously stated plan is for Cole to "de-load" after a few weeks before meeting with Dr. Neal ElAttrache this offseason. Manager Aaron Boone said he's hoping to […]

Shohei Ohtani to Start Game 7 of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday at the Rogers Centre against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced. Ohtani will be pitching on short rest in the winner-take-all game. The Japanese superstar started the Game 4 loss in Los […]

Pirates Claim Dugan Darnell Off Waivers From the Rockies

The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed right-hander Dugan Darnell (hip) off waivers from the Colorado Rockies on Friday and placed him on the 60-day injured list, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Darnell made his major-league debut in Colorado in 2025 and pitched to a 3.86 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with seven walks and five strikeouts in […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Alejandro Kirk's Hand

Updating a previous report, X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk's left hand came back negative and "showed no fractures," according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Kirk will be ready to play in the deciding Game 7 of the World Series on Saturday night at the Rogers Centre against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The […]

Alejandro Kirk Goes for X-Rays After Being Hit on the Hand

MLB.com's Keegan Matheson reports that Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) will head for X-rays on his left hand after he was hit by a pitch on Friday night in the Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The good news is that the X-rays sound precautionary, according to manager John Schneider. Kirk […]

Santiago Espinal Removed From Reds 40-Man Roster

The Cincinnati Reds outrighted infielder Santiago Espinal off their 40-man roster and to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, according to Charlie Goldsmith. Espinal will now have the option to elect free agency this offseason and sign with any team. The 30-year-old Dominican played in 114 games in 2025 in his second year with the Reds and […]

Gleyber Torres Undergoes Sports-Hernia Surgery

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (hernia) had surgery on Friday to fix a sports hernia on his left side, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Torres is expected to be cleared for baseball activities in four weeks, so he'll be ready to go for the start of spring training in February […]

Bo Bichette Not Expecting to Need Offseason Knee Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) said he's not expecting to need offseason surgery on his knee, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Bichette suffered a sprained PCL in his left knee in early September and wasn't available for the Blue Jays until Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers last […]

Max Scherzer Lined Up for Potential Game 7 of World Series

If necessary, Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer will take the ball to start Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at the Rogers Centre on Saturday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Star. A deciding Game 7 would be necessary if the Blue Jays cannot close things out on […]

Mookie Betts Hitting Cleanup in Game 6 of World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers struggling shortstop Mookie Betts is being moved from the two-hole in the batting order to cleanup for a must-win Game 6 of the World Series on Friday night in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Catcher Will Smith will occupy the No. 2 spot behind Shohei Ohtani. Although Betts […]

George Springer Back in Leadoff Spot for Game 6 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is back at DH and as the leadoff hitter on Friday night for Game 6 of the World Series against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Springer injured his right side on a swing late in the loss on Monday night in Game 3 of the Fall […]

Orioles Re-Sign Luis Vazquez to One-Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Thursday that they re-signed infielder Luis Vazquez to an undisclosed one-year major-league contract for the 2026 season. Vazquez will return to Baltimore next year after playing in 32 games with the O's in his second major-league season. In 53 plate appearances with Baltimore, he went just 8-for-50 (.160) with his […]

"Strong Possibility" That George Springer Returns in Game 6 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) came close to starting in the Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series on Wednesday night, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper added that Springer has "checked every box physically so far." Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling writes that it "sounds like a […]

Bryce Miller Not Expected to Need Elbow Surgery

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) said he doesn't expect to need surgery for a right-elbow injury that kept him out for half of the 2025 season. The same can be said for right-handed starters George Kirby (shoulder) and Logan Gilbert (elbow), who also missed around two months each in the first half of the […]

Orioles Re-Sign Pitcher Rico Garcia to One-Year Deal

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Thursday that they re-signed right-hander Rico Garcia to an undisclosed one-year major-league deal for the 2026 season. The Orioles will have Garcia back next year after he finished up the year strong with Baltimore, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with 20 strikeouts and six walks in 19 innings […]

Nationals Finalizing a Deal to Hire Blake Butera as Next Manager

The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal on Thursday to hire Blake Butera as their new manager, which would make him the youngest person to hold a managerial job in the big leagues in more than half a century, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Butera, who is 33, will be the youngest manager since Frank […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Top 60 Rookies That Made Their MLB Debut in 2025

One of the toughest and most important parts of dynasty baseball is evaluating a player's first stint in the major leagues. If a player gets off to a strong start to their MLB career, should you go all in on them? If he gets off to a slow start, how concerned should you be? There […]

Top 10 First Base Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

When it comes to prospect rankings, the first base position doesn't always look as star-studded as dynasty rankings do. But often times players at first base in the Majors shift over there long after debuting. Third basemen bump over to first, catchers move out from behind the plate, etc. With that said, we still have […]

Rhett Lowder Pitching in Arizona Fall League

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) missed the entire 2025 big-league season due to a right-forearm strain and a left-oblique strain, but he has been pitching for the Peoria Javelinas in the Arizona Fall League and has a 3.00 ERA with no walks and six strikeouts through six innings, according to Mark […]

Twins Name Derek Shelton as Their New Manager

The Minnesota Twins are hiring former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton as their new manager on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Shelton was fired as the Pirates' skipper back on May 8, but he has quickly landed a new managerial job and will replace Rocco Baldelli, who was fired by […]

Albert Pujols Receives Second Interview for Padres Managerial Job

The San Diego Padres interviewed future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols on Tuesday for a second time for their vacant managerial position, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Pujols, who was unable to agree on a deal to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels this offseason, is now one […]

George Springer Out Again in Game 5 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday night for Game 5 of the World Series against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Blake Snell. Although Springer has reportedly made good progress since injuring his right side on a swing in the loss in Game […]

Tim Elko Out Eight Months After ACL Surgery

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko (knee) had successful surgery on Tuesday to fix a torn ACL in his right knee, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Elko is expected to be out for eight months, according to the team. The 26-year-old missed three weeks this summer with what was being called a right-knee […]

Lars Nootbaar has Been Dealing With Heel Issues for Over Two Years

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) has been dealing with pain in both of his heels for the last two and a half years, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Nootbaar had surgery on both of his heels on Oct. 7 and hopes to put the issues in the past in […]