Sung-Mun Song to Make Spring Training Debut Soon

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee reports that San Diego Padres infielder Sung-Mun Song (oblique) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut in spring training in the coming days after recovering from a minor oblique injury that he suffered while taking batting practice last month. The 29-year-old took live batting practice in camp on […]

Blaze Alexander Likely to be Starting Second Baseman on Opening Day?

MASN Sports' Brendan Mortensen writes that Baltimore Orioles infielder Blaze Alexander is likely to be the team's starter at second base on Opening Day, with Jackson Holliday (hand) starting the year on the injured list after having surgery to remove the hamate bone from his hand. Mortensen mentions Jeremiah Jackson and Weston Wilson as other […]

JJ Wetherholt an Option to Bat Leadoff for Cardinals?

As part of a wide-ranging discussion about lineup construction with St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol on Friday, the Belleville News' Jeff Jones reports that shortstop prospect JJ Wetherholt's name was "bandied about as an option at leadoff." It's looking more likely that Wetherholt will not only be on the team's Opening Day roster, but […]

Marcelo Mayer Not Guaranteed an Opening Day Roster Spot

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora made it clear that it's not a guarantee that infielder Marcelo Mayer will be on the team's Opening Day roster, according to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. Cora said Mayer "needs to earn" a job on the Opening Day roster and needs to "show some things this spring." Specifically, the […]

Jordan Westburg has Partially Torn UCL, Out Through April

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) has a partially torn UCL but will not have Tommy John surgery, president of baseball operations Mike Elias told Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. The Orioles will opt for platelet-rich plasma injections. Westburg will at least be out through April, and his timeline after that is to […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Outfielder of All Time

The outfield position has been occupied by some of the greatest players the game of baseball has seen. And today's we're here to pay tribute to them, with our picks for every MLB team's all-time greatest outfielders. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious history. Read ahead […]

Ryan McMahon Working on New Batting Stance in 2026

New York Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon tweaked his batting stance in the offseason to "unlock" more power. McMahon had one of the widest batting stances last season compared to other major league hitters, which likely played a role in his disappointing season. After posting a .722 OPS with a .242 AVG back in 2024, […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joshua Costello's 2026 Picks

With spring training rapidly approaching and draft season around the corner, it's time to put my 2026 bold predictions out into the universe. After an unpredictable 2025 season, I will attempt to do the impossible and forecast some outcomes for the upcoming year. These predictions are not the likeliest outcomes, but they are within the […]

More Details Coming Soon on Jordan Westburg's Injuries

When asked about infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow, oblique), Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias only confirmed his oblique injury on 105.7 The Fan on Thursday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Elias said he will have something to share "very, very soon" when asked about reports of Westburg dealing with an elbow injury in […]

Brewers Give Pat Murphy a New Three-Year Deal

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy signed a new three-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for the 2029 season, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Murphy is well-deserving of the extension after winning back-to-back National League Manager of the Year awards. The 67-year-old skipper had big shoes to fill when he […]

Every MLB Team's All-Time Greatest Closer

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to seal a victory in the ninth inning. And today we're here to honor the greatest MLB closers in history. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest closer of all time for all 30 MLB teams. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, […]

Ben Cowles Claimed by the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed infielder Ben Cowles off waivers from the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old offers good defense and speed potential, which could be very important for the Blue Jays this season. He originally came up in the Yankees' system before getting traded to the Cubs in the Mark Leiter Jr. deal back […]

Jorge Polanco Being Slow-Played in Spring Training

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco is unlikely to appear in the first week of Grapefruit League games in spring training as the team looks to slow-play him, according to The Athletic's Will Sammon and Tim Britton. Polanco isn't coming off any injury concerns from last year with the Seattle Mariners, but the 32-year-old veteran […]

Mauricio Dubon to Open the Year as Braves Shortstop

Atlanta Braves infielder Mauricio Dubon will be the team's starting shortstop while Ha-Seong Kim misses at least the first five weeks of the 2026 season after having surgery on his right middle finger, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Defense and positional versatility are Dubon's calling card, but he did hit 10 homers and posted […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball ADP Values: Hitters To Target After Pick 100

One of the key parts of any fantasy baseball draft is finding value. Not only does it feel great to draft a player who provides our fantasy team with a positive return on investment, but it also goes a long way to our fantasy teams having success throughout the season. As we approach the start […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (February Updates)

Spring training is here, and here comes the influx of news regarding offseason acquisitions, injuries, and trade rumors. We recently updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings for all positions, to account for the injuries or latest news. Our rankings and tiers are designed for roto leagues and rank the top 750 players to help you […]

10 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The term breakout is a staple in the fantasy sports world. A breakout is typically a player who has the skill set to enjoy a career season and will greatly outperform their current draft position. In this piece, I will give you my 10 breakout hitters for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. While there were […]

Jackson Holliday to Get Stitches Removed on Monday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) will get the stitches removed from his surgically-repaired right hand on Monday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN. The former No. 1 pick tore up the minors and debuted in 2024, but struggled upon getting the call. He fared better over a full season in 2025, slashing .242/.314/.375, […]

Zack Gelof Being Eased in as he Builds his Swing Progression

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof will miss the start of the Cactus League schedule in spring training because he is still building up his swing progression, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof is healthy heading into the 2026 campaign after missing significant time last year with hand, shoulder, and rib injuries, and with newcomer […]

Jett Williams Facing Uphill Battle to Earn Starting Job?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams is trending towards beginning the 2026 season at Triple-A. While Williams appeared in a good position to crack the Opening Day roster following the trade that sent Caleb Durbin to Boston, the Brewers quickly signed veteran infielder Luis Rengifo, who is now penciled in to be their primary third […]

Luisangel Acuna Searching for More Power With Mechanical Tweak

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuna has made swing tweaks this offseason to "stay loaded in his back leg more" to "allow him to elevate the ball for consistent power," according to James Fegan of Sox Machine. Acuna, 23, is trying to make the move to center field and carve out a regular role in […]

Hyeseong Kim Competing for Second Base Job

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts named infielders Hyeseong Kim, Miguel Rojas, and Alex Freeland as some options to play second base with Tommy Edman (ankle) set to open the season on the injured list, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Roberts said that Kim and Freeland are basically competing for the same role. With […]

Brett Baty Will Ease Into Action After Tweaking Hamstring

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during offseason workouts "about two weeks ago" and will ease into spring training, manager Carlos Mendoza told Mike Puma of the New York Post. Baty had the best season of his young career while taking on a full-time role in 2025. Across 130 games, […]

Tony Clark Resigns as MLBPA Director Due to Inappropriate Relationship

Updating a previous report, Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark resigned from his position on Tuesday after an internal investigation revealed he had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who had been hired by the union in 2023, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The 53-year-old is stepping down just months before the […]

Tony Clark Expected to Resign as MLBPA Executive Director

Former MLB player Tony Clark is expected to resign from his position as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, according to Evan Drellich, Ken Rosenthal, and Andy McCullough of The Athletic. The union will now be scrambling to find a leader heading into a lengthy labor dispute this winter. According to Los […]

Brett Baty to Work in Super-Utility Role This Year?

New York Mets infielder Brett Baty could be in line to play a super-utility role for the team in 2026. Baty was working at second base in camp on Tuesday after spending time at first base on Monday, according to Metsmerized. He's expected to work all over the diamond in spring training this year, and […]

Romy Gonzalez Still Only Playing Catch

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) is still limited to just playing catch, according to manager Alex Cora, and is unable to do any other baseball activities while waiting for the PRP injection to work on his shoulder injury. The issue first cropped up towards the end of last season and has limited Gonzalez […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are right around the corner, which makes now the perfect time to start preparing for the season. While most fantasy managers are well-researched through the first 10 rounds, that’s rarely where leagues are won. History shows that championship teams are often built in the middle and late rounds of the draft. In […]

Juan Brito to be a Utility Option This Spring

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that infield prospect Juan Brito will see time at first base, second base, and third base this spring, according to Mason Horodyski of WEWS. Brito could also be an option in right field because the team doesn't have many right-handed options there. "If Juan Brito can play all of […]

Zack Gelof Could Play Center Field This Spring

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof isn't expected to be pushed out of the lineup despite the team's offseason moves, and his defensive versatility could result in him playing some innings in center field. According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the A's offseason addition of Jeff McNeil "could have been viewed as an indictment" against Gelof. […]