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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bryce Harper "Hurt" by Recent Comments From Dave Dombrowski

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper said he felt "uncomfortable" by recent comments made by president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski, when Dombrowski wondered aloud about whether Harper could return to an elite level in 2026. "I have given my all to Philly from the start," Harper said. "Now there is trade talk? I made […]

Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager

The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as their new manager on Monday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 42-year-old was previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians and was a widely sought-after candidate for other open managerial jobs. Albernaz will try to turn around an Orioles team that […]

Phillies Aren't Planning to Trade Bryce Harper

Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made it clear on Friday that he has no plans to trade first baseman Bryce Harper this offseason. "Bryce Harper's not getting traded," Dombrowski told Jon Heyman of the New York Post. "He's a great player. He's a future Hall of Famer. He's a cornerstone of our […]

Ty France on Toronto's World Series Roster

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France (oblique) has been included on the team's World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers. France will be on the team's roster for the first time during the playoffs after he was suffered a left-oblique strain late in the regular season. The veteran right-handed hitter will be available […]

Triston Casas Progressing Well From Knee Injury, Eyeing Opening Day Return

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (knee) continues to make steady progress as he recovers from a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee that ended his season early. The 25-year-old remains on schedule in his rehab and expects to be ready for spring training. There had been speculation about whether Casas would be […]

Ty France Could Join Blue Jays' World Series Roster

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France (oblique) participated in the team's intrasquad game on Thursday as he works back from left oblique inflammation. The 31-year-old was acquired from the Minnesota Twins midway through the 2025 regular season but has yet to make an impact during Toronto's deep postseason run. France has been sidelined since […]

Kurt Suzuki to be the Angels' Next Manager

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring former big-league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Former Angels players Albert Pujols and Torii Hunter were also in consideration to replace Ron Washington, who missed almost half of the 2025 season after undergoing quadruple bypass surgery. Suzuki, 42, […]

Albert Pujols No Longer a Managerial Candidate for Angels

Albert Pujols is no longer considered a candidate to become the Los Angeles Angels' next manager, a team source told The Athletic's Sam Blum on Monday. There was mutual interest between Pujols and the Angels, but the two sides couldn't get close on dollars or years. It's believed to be very unlikely that the two […]

Josh Naylor Moves into Three-Hole

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor will move into the three-hole in the lineup ahead of Monday's Game 7 of the ALCS against the Toronto Blue Jays. Naylor has mainly been batting cleanup or fifth during this series. However, he'll move into the third spot with Jorge Polanco sliding into the cleanup spot during this […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Waiver Wire Team - Jeremy's Top Pickups (2025)

There were many big fantasy baseball breakouts in 2025, including Cal Raleigh, Bryan Woo, Cristopher Sanchez, and Junior Caminero. However, they were all established players with breakout aspirations before the season, and you may have missed out on them in the middle rounds of drafts. There were plenty of other players who turned into true […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball All-Surprise Team - Kevin's Top Breakout Players (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is in the books, so it's time to look back on some of the biggest surprise stars and performances. These aren't just the players who provided the greatest value surplus compared to their draft cost. These are the players that, as I was looking back on their season, really made […]

Mike Shildt Retires as a Manager

Manager Mike Shildt will not be returning to the San Diego Padres next season and has decided to retire, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. The 57-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Padres, but he said "the grind of the baseball season has taken a severe toll on […]

Albert Pujols the Front-Runner for Angels Managerial Job?

The Los Angeles Angels interviewed legendary slugger Albert Pujols for their managerial job on Thursday, Sam Blum and Katie Woo of The Athletic report. While a deal isn't imminent, the meeting went well enough that the job is considered Pujols' if he wants it. Otherwise, the Angels could pivot to another of their former players, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Plans to Play Next Year

New York Yankees first baseman and soon-to-be free agent Paul Goldschmidt plans to continue his career in 2026, Jon Heyman of the New York Post relays. "I love playing," the 38-year-old said after the Toronto Blue Jays eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs on Wednesday. A former Arizona Diamondback and St. Louis Cardinal, Goldschmidt signed […]

Munetaka Murakami Will be Posted This Winter

The Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball will post Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami this winter, making him available to all 30 major league teams, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. Once Murakami is posted, he'll have 45 days to negotiate with MLB clubs. At 25 years old and with more than six seasons of professional […]

Paul Goldschmidt Making the Start in Game 4 of ALDS on Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is making the start at first base on Wednesday over Ben Rice in Game 4 of the American League Division Series against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, with right-hander Louis Varland serving as an opener in what will be a bullpen game for the Jays. Manager Aaron Boone […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (10/8/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! This is likely the last full day of MLB we see for the rest of the season. We have all four divisional series games on the slate for us as the Yankees clutched up and survived the sweep in Game 3. All four games are possible elimination games. We could be in […]

Josh Naylor Starting for Mariners in Game 3 of ALDS

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (personal) is starting at first base and hitting fifth on Tuesday for Game 3 of the American League Division Series at Comerica Park against right-hander Jack Flaherty. It was unclear if Naylor would be available for Game 3 of the ALDS after he did not travel with the team […]

Justin Turner Leading Off Against Lefty in NLDS Game 2

Chicago Cubs infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner is leading off and playing first base in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby. Turner replaces left-handed hitting Michael Busch at first base, who homered in Game 1 but struggles against same-handed pitching. Turner slashed .276/.330/.429 with three home runs in […]

Josh Naylor Available on Saturday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (personal) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's Game 1 of the ALDS against the Detroit Tigers. Naylor missed the final two games of the regular season due to groin soreness. However, that's not the reason why Naylor could miss time during this series. Naylor could end up on […]

Tyler Locklear to Have Elbow and Shoulder Surgeries

Arizona Diamondbacks first base prospect Tyler Locklear (elbow, shoulder) will have surgeries on both his elbow and shoulder on Oct. 16 after he was involved in a collision in early September, a source told The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. It's a worst-case scenario for the young first baseman after he joined the Snakes at midseason […]

Ty France Could be Activated for Division Series

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Ty France (oblique) played first base in Thursday's intrasquad game and is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list before the start of the American League Division Series on Saturday against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. France reportedly has made good […]