Max Kepler Receives 80-Game PED Suspension

Free-agent outfielder Max Kepler has received an 80-game suspension related to a performance-enhancing drug, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Major League Baseball said that Kepler tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Epitrenbolone. This is obviously a major hit for the 32-year-old's fantasy stock going into the 2026 season, but also for his prospects of […]

Mets Remain in Mix for Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets are taking "a very serious look" at top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Multiple teams are vying for Tucker's services, though only a handful of teams can realistically afford a big-money deal for the star outfielder. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Yankees Offer Cody Bellinger More Than $30 Million Per Year

According to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, the New York Yankees' latest multi-year contract offer to free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger was for an average annual value of more than $30 million per year, according to sources briefed on the ongoing talks. Bellinger's camp continues to push for seven years, though, and there remains a gap […]

Riley Greene, Tigers Avoid Arbitration

Outfielder Riley Greene and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $5 million contract for 2026, avoiding arbitration, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. In 2025, Greene set a career high with 36 home runs, 111 RBI, and 84 runs while slashing .258/.313/.493, good for a 121 wRC+. Greene's new power-focused approach […]

Randy Arozarena Avoids Arbitration With Mariners

Outfielder Randy Arozarena and the Seattle Mariners avoided salary arbitration on Thursday by agreeing to a one-year, $15.65 million deal, a source told Francys Romero. It's a raise of more than $5 million for Arozarena as he enters his final year of arbitration eligibility. The 30-year-old made his second All-Star appearance in 2025 and helped […]

Mariners Viewed as "Best Fit" for Brendan Donovan

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan has been linked to numerous trade discussions this offseason. However, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that the Seattle Mariners are currently viewed as the "best fit" for the 28-year-old utility man. Given that the Mariners have numerous young prospect hitters like Colt Emreson and […]

Oneil Cruz, Pirates Avoid Arbitration

The Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Oneil Cruz have avoided arbitration and settled on a one-year, $3.3 million contract. After a promising 2024 season in which Cruz held a .259/.324/.449 line with 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases, the 27-year-old took a significant step back in 2025. Last summer, Cruz saw his batting average drop […]

Mickey Moniak Avoids Arbitration With Rockies

The Colorado Rockies and outfielder Mickey Moniak have agreed to a one-year, $4 million contract to avoid arbitration. The former first overall pick enjoyed a resurgent campaign in Colorado last summer and appears slated for an everyday role once again in 2026. Last summer, through 135 games with the Rockies, Moniak posted a .270/.306/.518 slash […]

Royals Showing Interest in Brendan Donovan

The Kansas City Royals have shown interest in acquiring Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The Cardinals have shopped Donovan all offseason but have struggled to find a trade partner. While he is under club control for another two seasons, the Cardinals are looking for a sizeable […]

Orioles Designate Jhonkensy Noel for Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment on Wednesday to make room on the 40-man roster after claiming outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Noel didn't last long with Baltimore after being claimed off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians earlier this week. The […]

Angels Claim Wade Meckler Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Angels claimed outfielder Wade Meckler off waivers on Tuesday afternoon from the San Francisco Giants. Meckler made his MLB debut last summer with the Giants. During his brief 20-game stint in the big leagues, Meckler held a .232/.328/.250 line with just one double, no home runs, and a 25:6 K:BB. Under the […]

Owen Caissie Shipped to Miami as Centerpiece of Trade

Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect Owen Caissie was the centerpiece in the trade that sent right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon were also included in the package. Before the trade, Caissie was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs system on […]

Marco Luciano Claimed Off Waivers by Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano off waivers, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Luciano was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates just two weeks after being claimed off waivers by them on Dec. 5. The 24-year-old was one of the top-ranked prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization a few years […]

12 Breakout Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects: Draft Sleepers to Target (2026)

All offseason, fantasy managers search high and low for the next star prospect. Outside of a few legendary talents such as Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna Jr., it can be a fool's errand trying to figure out which young studs will help you win your next fantasy baseball championship. However, if you do the research […]

Dodgers Remain Interested in Top Free Agents on a Shorter Contract

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to monitor the free agent market and remain interested in signing one of the top remaining free agents on a shorter contract. Buster Olney of ESPN reported that the Dodgers are "hovering" in the open market and waiting for either Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette to fall to them […]

Blue Jays Could be the "Best Option" for Kyle Tucker

According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Toronto Blue Jays could be the "best option" on the market for free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Olney noted that the Blue Jays remain in high interest for the top remaining free agents, and if Tucker is looking for the largest contract possible, the Blue Jays would likely […]

Yankees, Cody Bellinger have "Sizeable Gap" in Contract Discussions

The New York Yankees and free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger have a "sizeable gap" in their current contract negotiations, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.com. Bellinger enjoyed an impressive debut season in the Bronx but has been unable to come to an agreement with the Yankees on an extension. Last season, Bellinger posted a .272/.334/.480 […]

Giants Designate Justin Dean for Assignment

The San Francisco Giants have designated outfielder Justin Dean for assignment to make room for right-hander Tyler Mahle, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Dean never appeared in a game for the Giants after being claimed off waivers in early November. The 29-year-old most recently played for the World Series-champion Los Angeles […]

Will Cody Bellinger Re-Sign With the Yankees?

The New York Yankees are running out of viable options to replace outfielder Cody Bellinger, which, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, is giving Bellinger significant leverage in his free-agent talks with New York. Rosenthal added that free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker is likely too expensive for the Yankees' taste, while third baseman Alex Bregman and […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Traded to Rays

The Detroit Tigers have traded outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations, according to Tigers PR. Malloy was recently designated for assignment following the Tigers re-signing reliever Kyle Finnegan. The 25-year-old appeared in 52 games for Detroit last season, slashing .221/.346/.308 (92 wRC+) in 127 plate appearances. The former sixth-round pick […]

Randal Grichuk Linked to Philadelphia

Free agent outfielder Randal Grichuk has been linked to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Grichuk would serve as a platoon option in left field alongside Brandon Marsh. While reports suggest that they are still linked to the remaining top free agents like Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, and […]

Jhonkensy Noel Claimed by Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jhonkensy Noel off waivers from the Cleveland Guardians. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have designated right-handed pitcher George Soriano for assignment. Noel has spent his entire MLB career in Cleveland. He made his debut during the 2024 campaign and immediately flashed power upside, hitting 13 long balls with […]

Nationals Claim Joey Wiemer Off Waivers From Giants

The Washington Nationals claimed outfielder Joey Wiemer off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Monday, according to Andrew Golden of The Washington Post. The former top-100 prospect has played in 180 major-league games since debuting in 2023 with the Milwaukee Brewers, and he's slashed .205/.279/.359 with 16 home runs, 54 RBI, 57 runs scored, […]

Cardinals, Red Sox Have Discussed Brendan Donovan Trade

The St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox have discussed a trade for Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan, per Will Sammon and Katie Woo of The Athletic. Across 515 plate appearances for St. Louis in 2025, Donovan slashed .287/.353/.422 with 10 home runs, 50 RBI, 64 runs scored, and three stolen bases. Donovan turns 29 […]

Blue Jays "Remain the Favorite" to Sign Kyle Tucker

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reports that the Toronto Blue Jays "remain the favorite" to sign free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. Tucker, who turns 29 in mid-January, may be the most sought-after position player in this winter's free-agent market. Across 597 plate appearances in 2025 for the Chicago Cubs, Tucker slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs, 73 RBI, […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Who Struggled in the Arizona Fall League - 2026 Dynasty Fallers

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) capped off its season a little over a month ago, and we looked at some of the prospects who thrived there in my Arizona Fall League Standouts article. In this article, we'll take a look at four prospects who struggled. Now, keep in mind that this league is renowned for […]

Cody Bellinger is Yankees No. 1 Target

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the New York Yankees and New York Mets are concentrating on free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger at this time, with Bellinger being the Yankees' No. 1 priority. The Mets also love Bellinger for his all-around play and defense in both the outfield and at first base. Heyman also […]

Jarred Kelenic Joins White Sox

Free-agent outfielder Jarred Kelenic is signing a non-roster deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The 26-year-old spent the last couple of years with the Atlanta Braves after originally being a first-round pick by the New York Mets back in 2018. Kelenic was once one of the Seattle Mariners' top […]

Marlins Acquire Esteury Ruiz From the Dodgers

The Miami Marlins are acquiring speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Cuban right-hander Adriano Marrero, sources told Francys Romero. Marrero had signed with the Marlins for a $350,000 signing bonus on Jan. 15 of last year. Ruiz, 26, led all of baseball with 67 stolen bases back […]

Reds Acquire Dane Myers

The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Dane Myers from the Miami Marlins on Saturday. The two teams have agreed on a deal that sends Myers to the Reds in exchange for outfielder Ethan O'Donnell. Myers didn't have a clear path to playing time in Miami, so the Marlins decided to move on from him. He slashed […]