Astros Showing Interest in Michael Conforto

The Houston Astros "have expressed interest" in free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto, with their chances of trading infielder Isaac Paredes diminishing, a source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The 32-year-old veteran left-handed hitter really struggled with the Los Angeles Dodgers last year, slashing .199/.305/.333 with a career-worst .637 OPS, 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 54 runs […]

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 […]

Kerry Carpenter Continues to Shine as Impact Power Bat

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter has showcased impressive power through his first three-plus MLB seasons, and he'll look to continue that trend in 2026. The biggest concern for Carpenter at this point in his career is the injury risk, as he played 130 games last year -- and even that mark was a career high. […]

Lawrence Butler Likely to be Held Out of Games Until Mid-Spring

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) is in the final stages of rehab from offseason knee surgery and will likely be held out of Cactus League games until mid-spring, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Butler, 25, had surgery last October to fix a torn patellar tendon in his right knee, and he also needed a platelet-rich […]

Walker Jenkins a Name to Closely Watch in Spring Training

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is a name to closely monitor in spring training as he could compete for an early MLB debut. The 20-year-old is currently viewed as MLB.com's No. 10-ranked prospect and Minnesota's No. 1 prospect. Last summer, Jenkins began the campaign with Double-A but was able to reach Triple-A, where he […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Flashing Upside With Glove

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia has looked impressive on the defensive side of the ball during the early stages of camp. According to Pirates manager Don Kelly, the young outfielder has held his own in the outfield when fielding flyballs. Kelly noted that Garcia's impact and ceiling" is "really high." The Pirates acquired Garcia […]

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 […]

Kris Bryant Unable to Resume Baseball Activities

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) said the pain in his back hasn't allowed him to start baseball activities this spring, but he continues to consult with doctors and trainers to see what can get him back to playing, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Bryant is not retiring and will stick with his […]

Seiya Suzuki to DH Against Lefties

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is expected to serve as the designated hitter in 2026 when the team faces a left-handed pitcher, according to Bruce Levine of Marquee Sports Network. Moises Ballesteros will operate as the Cubs' primary DH when the team faces right-handers, but Suzuki will get a break from the outfield and serve […]

Matt Shaw Could be in Platoon in Right Field

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell told Bruce Levine that third baseman Matt Shaw is "definitely going to be getting a lot of time in the outfield" in 2026. When the Cubs face a left-handed pitcher, the expectation is that Shaw will be in right field, with Seiya Suzuki moving to designated hitter. After struggling with […]

Bryan Reynolds Will Return to Left Field in 2026

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports that Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds will return to a full-time role in left field this year, with Ryan O'Hearn playing in right field. Reynolds didn't play left field at all last year, but he has twice as many innings there (3,062 1/3) in his career than he has in right […]

Mets to Slow-Play Luis Robert Jr. Early in Grapefruit League Schedule

The New York Mets will not be playing outfielder Luis Robert Jr. in Grapefruit League games out of the gate in an effort to keep him healthy, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. The Mets will work on strengthening Robert's lower body first, but the new outfielder is healthy in camp, according to manager Carlos […]

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 […]

Dylan Crews Ready to Rebound After a Rough Rookie Season?

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews was one of the top prospects in baseball coming into last season, but he had underwhelming rookie numbers. He's ready to turn the page and have a much better sophomore campaign, saying, "I think all of us have to forget about everything that's happened in the past. It's a clean […]

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 […]

Richie Palacios Will Get Reps at Third Base

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Richie Palacios will see reps at third base during spring training, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Palacios has mostly played the outfield in the major leagues, but he's also seen time at second base. The 28-year-old should be the backup option behind Gavin Lux at the keystone […]

Cubs, Ian Happ Not Currently Engaged in Extension Talks

The Chicago Cubs have not engaged in extension conversations with outfielder Ian Happ, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. The everyday left fielder is scheduled to hit free agency next offseason at the expiration of his three-year, $61 million contract. Happ played 150 games last year, and he has played at least 148 […]

Tyler Freeman Dealing With Back Soreness

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (back) is dealing with back soreness in spring training and is expected to return a "week or so into camp," according to MLB.com. Freeman began running on Feb. 12 and started taking grounders last Friday. He underwent an anti-inflammatory injection weeks before camp began. Barring a setback once Freeman returns […]

Cubs and Seiya Suzuki Not Discussing an Extension Yet?

The Chicago Cubs have not engaged in extension conversations with outfielder Seiya Suzuki, according to Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times. Suzuki is nearing the end of a five-year, $85 million deal, which was the first contract that he signed stateside. He slashed .245/.326/.478 with a career-high 32 home runs at the age of 30 […]

Yankees to Slow-Play Oswaldo Cabrera This Spring

New York Yankees third baseman/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera (ankle), who is coming off an ugly left-ankle fracture from last year, said that he expects to be a full-go this spring, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. However, manager Aaron Boone said he plans to slow-play getting Cabrera into Grapefruit League games. The […]

Kyle Stowers Takes Part in Live Batting Practice on Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (obliques) took part in live batting practice on Monday during the team's first full-squad workout of the spring, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extra Base. Stowers suffered a Grade 1 left-oblique strain in mid-August of last year and was shut down for the rest of the season after injuring […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Aiming for More Consistency in 2026

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player in franchise history to reach 30 homers, 30 doubles, and 30 stolen bases in a season in 2025, but a second-half fade left him feeling a sense of disappointment when it was all said and done. Despite the up-and-down season, Crow-Armstrong finished ninth in the National […]

Angels Sign Adam Frazier to Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels signed free-agent second baseman Adam Frazier to a minor-league deal on Monday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Frazier hits from the left side and can play second base, third base, and the corner-outfield spots, giving him a shot to […]

Mets Add Mike Tauchman on Minor-League Deal

The New York Mets reached an agreement with free-agent outfielder Mike Tauchman on a minor-league deal on Monday, league sources told Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal includes a non-roster invitation to major-league spring training. The 35-year-old veteran hit .263/.356/.400 with a .756 OPS, nine home runs, 40 RBI, and 44 […]

Aaron Judge Fully Cleared for Spring Workouts

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday that outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow), the reigning two-time American League MVP, will be a full participant when the team's full-squad workouts start on Monday at spring training, according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Judge dealt with a flexor strain in his right elbow and went on […]

Mike Trout Plans to Return to Center Field in 2026

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout made the transition to right field and also spent a lot of time as the designated hitter last year, but he's planning to return to his original position of center field in 2026, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. "I just feel comfortable out there," Trout said. "I feel like […]

A.J. Preller Agrees to Multi-Year Extension With Padres

The San Diego Padres extended the contract of long-time head of baseball operations A.J. Preller on Monday, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. The length of Preller's new deal is undisclosed, but it puts to rest any questions about whether he would be extended with the team's control up in the air. Chairman John Seidler said […]