Orioles Acquire Taylor Ward From Angels

The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in exchange for right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (elbow), according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. The Orioles get the power-hitting outfielder that they were seeking while giving up their former top pitching prospect, who missed all of the 2025 season due to injury. […]

Jake Fraley Designated for Assignment by Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder Jake Fraley for assignment on Tuesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Fraley was cut by the Cincinnati Reds this year and made stops with the Atlanta Braves and the Rays after that. The 30-year-old didn't actually play in any games with Tampa and might be back […]

Christopher Morel DFA'd by Rays on Tuesday

The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder Christopher Morel for assignment on Tuesday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays acquired Morel from the Chicago Cubs in a trade during the 2024 season, but he struggled to hit for average and power in his time in Tampa and could find himself on […]

A's Designate JJ Bleday for Assignment

The Athletics designated outfielder JJ Bleday for assignment on Tuesday, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Bleday has not lived up to the high expectations of being the fourth overall pick by the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of Vanderbilt. The left-handed-hitting outfielder spent one year in Miami before being shipped to the Bay Area. In […]

Jose Altuve Undergoes Foot Surgery

Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder Jose Altuve (foot) had a minor skin aspiration on Monday, a source told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. The procedure removed fluid from a wound between Altuve's fourth and fifth toes on his right foot after he was bothered by a sore foot in the final two weeks of the regular season. The […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' End of Season Update

What, just because the MLB season is over you thought the Fantasy Baseball content would stop? Well, not in my world and not here at RotoBaller either. Dynasty leagues are a year-round investment and there's never a bad time to improve or tinker with your roster. So why not start with some rankings and notes […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Who Had Career Years: Kipp's Top Players in a Year to Remember (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season has come to a close with the Los Angeles Dodgers reigning supreme for the second year in a row, but at least we got a terrific World Series out of it. Now that the season is officially over, it is time to reflect on much of what we saw in […]

Enrique Hernandez Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) announced that he had left-elbow surgery on Friday for an injury that he played through during the second half of the regular season and into the playoffs, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Hernandez said it will prevent him from playing for Team Puerto Rico […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year Award

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was named the National League Comeback Player of the Year in 2025, according to MLB. Acuna showed that he was still one of the game's elite players by successfully returning from a second major knee surgery, a complete tear of the ACL in his left knee. On the first […]

Aaron Judge Wins AL MVP Award Again

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was named the American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday night for the second straight season, MLB announced. Judge set the record for the most home runs in a single season in the AL in 2022 with 62, and now he's won back-to-back MVP awards, proving that he's one […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Crystal Ball - Projecting The Top 10 Catchers for 2029

During the MLB offseason, I'll be running a Dynasty Crystal Ball series in which I project the top 10 players at each position for the 2029 season. In dynasty, it's important to understand the current value of players, but being able to project their value going forward is a way you can get ahead of […]

Yordan Alvarez Expected to be Ready for Spring Training

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Wednesday that outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is jogging at 65-70 percent but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2026, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It was an injury-plagued 2025 season for Alvarez, who suffered […]

Byron Buxton Could Waive his No-Trade Clause

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton wants to play for a winner and may reconsider his stance for certain teams if the Twins continue to break up their roster, a major-league source told The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Buxton, a two-time All-Star, has three years and $45 million left on his current contract. He also has full […]

Stephen Vogt Wins Back-to-Back AL Manager of the Year Honors

MLB Network announced on Tuesday night that Cleveland Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won American League Manager of the Year for the second straight season. Brewers skipper Pat Murphy went back-to-back as well in the NL, with both managers in their first two seasons at the helm. Pretty crazy stuff. Despite making it to the ALCS […]

Pat Murphy Named NL Manager of the Year Again

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Pat Murphy was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday night for the second straight season, MLB Network announced. Both Murphy and Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt defied expectations to win the award in back-to-back seasons in their first two years on the job. Pretty impressive. The Brewers won […]

Carson Benge has a Shot to Win Opening Day Roster Spot

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge "is going to come into spring training with a chance to make our team," president of baseball operations David Stearns said at the GM meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, per Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Per MLB Pipeline, Benge is considered the team's No. 2 […]

Tommy Edman to Have Ankle Surgery Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) will undergo surgery on his right ankle next week, according to executive vice president and general manager Brandon Gomes. Barring a setback, Edman is expected to be ready around the start of spring training in February, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The 30-year-old switch-hitter has […]

Royals Acquire Kameron Misner From Rays

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they acquired outfielder Kameron Misner from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The move was made after the Rays designated Misner for assignment last week. The 27-year-old former first-rounder by the Miami Marlins in 2019 out of […]

Roman Anthony to Have a Normal Offseason

Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said on Monday that outfield prospect Roman Anthony (oblique) is asymptomatic and is expected to have a normal offseason, according to The Boston Globe. Anthony, one of the team's top prospects, strained his left oblique in early September, missed the rest of the regular season, and was […]

Red Sox Think Jarren Duran Needs a Fresh Start

It would be a huge surprise if Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is with the team in spring training next year in Fort Myers, Fla., in the opinion of Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Boston is looking for an upgrade over Duran and thinks he "needs a fresh start." The BoSox are trying […]

Dodgers Still Interested in Trading for Steven Kwan?

The Cleveland Guardians almost traded outfielder Steven Kwan to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the summer, and the Dodgers will "come calling again," according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. After the Dodgers' failed experiment with the left-handed-hitting Michael Conforto, they will have an opening in their outfield for 2026, and Kwan could fill […]

Kyle Tucker to Sign With Yankees, Blue Jays, or Dodgers

General managers across MLB are predicting that free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker will sign with either the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, or Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason. The San Francisco Giants could be a dark-horse team, but they still owe first baseman Rafael Devers $250 million and are in the second year of a […]

Kyle Tucker Should Have Plenty of Suitors in Free Agency

Outfielder Kyle Tucker is one of the most prominent names on the free-agent market this winter after hitting .266/.377/.464 with an .841 OPS, 22 home runs, 73 RBI, 91 runs scored, a 143 OPS+, and a 4.5 fWAR in 136 games with the Chicago Cubs in 2025. The 28-year-old left-handed slugger is a free agent […]

Aaron Judge Headlines AL Silver Slugger Award Winners

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge headlined this year's American League Silver Slugger award winners to take home the hardware for the fifth time in his career, according to David Adler of MLB.com. Joining Judge in the AL were Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (first-time winner), Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (first), Cleveland […]

Shohei Ohtani Headlines List of NL Silver Slugger Winners

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headlines the list of the National League Silver Slugger award winners for the 2025 season, according to David Adler of MLB.com. The other players in the NL to win the award on Thursday were New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (first selection), Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel […]

Kyle Tucker Headlines List of 13 Players to Receive Qualifying Offers

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker headlines a list of 13 MLB players who were tendered $22.025 million qualifying offers on Thursday, according to sources. In addition to Tucker, the other 12 players to receive qualifying offers were Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, Houston […]

Don Mattingly Not Expected to Return as Toronto's Bench Coach

Toronto Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly won't be returning to the team next year after the Jays fell one win shy of winning the World Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he doesn't plan to retire just yet. The 64-year-old former manager joined Toronto back in November of 2022 under first-time manager John […]

Craig Stammen Named Padres New Manager

The San Diego Padres hired former right-handed relief pitcher Craig Stammen to a three-year deal on Thursday to be their new manager, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Stammen, who just retired from professional baseball three years ago, will take over for Mike Shildt. The Padres chose Stammen, who has no managerial […]

Leody Taveras Joins Orioles on One-Year Deal

Free-agent outfielder Leody Taveras is signing with the Baltimore Orioles on a one-year, $2 million deal, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Taveras will be hoping to bounce back in 2026 in the American League East after hitting rock bottom this past season with the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners. In just […]

Reds Decline 2026 Option on Austin Hays

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Wednesday that they declined the $12 million mutual option on outfielder Austin Hays for the 2026 season, making him a free agent. The team also declined the 2026 club options on right-hander Scott Barlow and left-hander Brent Suter. Hays will be given a $1 million buyout and will be free […]