Marlins Acquire Vidal Brujan, Calvin Faucher From Rays

The Miami Marlins acquired infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan and right-hander Calvin Faucher (biceps) from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in exchange for infielder Erick Lara, right-hander Andrew Lindsey and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Brujan, a 25-year-old Dominican switch-hitter, really struggled offensively in his three seasons with the Rays, slashing .157/.218/.221 […]

White Sox Willing To Listen On Any Player

The Chicago White Sox have made it clear this offseason that they are willing to move any player in a trade as they look to rebuild. "I've made it very clear that the White Sox are willing to listen in on any of our players," first-year general manager Chris Getz said. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

Brewers Acquire Jake Bauers From Yankees

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers from the New York Yankees on Friday in exchange for outfielders Jace Avina and Brian Sanchez. Bauers' versatility in the outfield and at first base is nice, but he just hasn't done much offensively in his four major-league seasons to this point with the Tampa Bay Rays, […]

Jake Meyers Being Discussed In Trade Talks

The Houston Astros have discussed outfielder Jake Meyers in trade talks with multiple teams in recent weeks, according to sources. Meyers isn't yet eligible for salary arbitration and had a .678 OPS in a career-high 112 games this year. In addition to his .678 OPS in 2023, Meyers slashed .227/.296/.382 with a career-high 10 home […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins First MVP Award

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was unanimously named the 2023 National League Most Valuable Player for the first time in his career. Acuna was fully expected to win the award after a groundbreaking 40-home run, 70-stolen base season. Before 2023, no player in MLB history had hit 40 home runs and stolen 70 bases […]

Oakland A's Officially Relocating To Las Vegas

The Oakland A's are officially on the move to Las Vegas after MLB owners unanimously voted to allow the move on Thursday. "Today is an incredibly difficult day for Oakland A's fans. It's a great day for Las Vegas," said much-maligned A's owner John Fisher. Under Fisher's ownership, the A's have been among the league's […]

Atlanta To Host 2025 All-Star Game

The Atlanta Braves' Truist Park will be the site of the 2025 All-Star Game, according to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The venue opened in the 2017 season and will host its first Midsummer Classic seven years later. The Braves have previously hosted the 2000 All-Star Game at Turner Field and the 1972 contest at Atlanta […]

Manuel Margot Being Eyed By Yankees, Mets

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is being discussed in trade talks with the New York Yankees and New York Mets. It was recently reported Margot was a strong trade candidate due to his $10 million salary for the 2024 season, a sum the low-budget Rays are likely wanting to avoid. The Yankees are in […]

Cal Mitchell Signs Minors Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Cal Mitchell to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training next year, according to sources. The former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates went to high school in San Diego and was also committed to the University of San Diego before he […]

Giants "In On Everything" This Offseason

MLB Network's Jon Heyman says the San Francisco Giants are "in on everything" on the free-agent market this offseason. The Giants appear to be going big this winter after missing out on Aaron Judge last year and also walking away from a big deal with Carlos Correa. Heyman linked the Giants to free agents Cody […]

Bligh Madris Inks Minors Pact With Tigers

Outfielder/first baseman Bligh Madris has signed a minor-league deal with the Detroit Tigers for the 2024 season. The 27-year-old was a brief member of the Tigers organization in 2023 after being claimed off waivers from the Pirates but was ultimately traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash. Madris logged just 30 plate appearances […]

Victor Robles, Nationals Avoid Arbitration

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles has avoided arbitration with the club and has inked a one-year deal for the 2024 season. Financial terms have not been disclosed but Robles had his $3.3 million club option declined earlier in the offseason but he remained under club control and arbitration-eligible. He earned $2.325 million in the 2023 […]

Mike Ford Designated For Assignment Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman/designated hitter Mike Ford was designated for assignment Tuesday, per Seattle Sports. The move came to protect minor league outfielder Zach DeLoach from the Rule 5 draft. The 31-year-old provided power off the bench but little else, slashing .228/.323/.475 with 16 home runs and 34 RBI in 251 plate appearances. On the […]

Skip Schumaker Earns NL Manager Of The Year Award

Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker was named the 2023 National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. The Marlins had not posted a winning record in a full season since 2009, but Schumaker was able to earn a Wild Card spot with an 84-78 record in his first big-league season as a manager. Schumaker became […]

Brandon Hyde Wins AL Manager Of The Year Award

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was named the 2023 American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Hyde's first season as the O's manager in 2019 resulted in a 54-108 record during the beginning of a rebuild. However, he led his team to a 101-61 record this season, winning the franchise's first AL East title […]

Padres Chairman/Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that chairman and owner Peter Seidler passed away at the age of 63. Seidler had elevated the Padres to national prominence with financial commitments in the hundreds of millions but didn't get to see the team win a World Series. He was a two-time cancer survivor and revealed […]

Nationals Designate Dominic Smith For Assignment

The Washington Nationals designated first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith and right-hander Cory Abbott for assignment on Tuesday. In additional moves, they also selected the contracts of Zach Brzykcy, Cole Henry, DJ Herz and Mitchell Parker. Smith will now hit the open market as he heads into his final year of arbitration eligibility in 2024. The 28-year-old […]

Rangers Expected To Be Aggressive In Free Agency

After winning the first World Series title in franchise history this fall, the Texas Rangers are expected to be one of the biggest players on the free-agent market this offseason. "I expect the Rangers are going to be aggressive this offseason," Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and The Athletic said on his weekly show, "Foul […]

Bo Porter Joining Angels As First Base Coach

The Los Angeles Angels have hired Bo Porter to join new manager Ron Washington's staff as a first base coach, the Athletic's Britt Ghiroli reported Monday. Porter previously played on the Oakland Athletics when Washington was the team's manager and also served as a front-office member of the Atlanta Braves while Washington was a coach. […]

Brewers Expected To Name Pat Murphy As Next Manager

The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing plans to promote bench coach Pat Murphy as their next manager, a source told MLB.com's Adam McCalvy on Monday night. Former manager Craig Counsell recently accepted the managerial position for the Cubs, creating an in-division vacancy. Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Wednesday from the GM meetings that the team […]

Corbin Carroll Wins NL Rookie Of The Year Award

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll was unanimously named the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year on Monday. Carroll displayed his elite speed and surprising power for a player that stands at just 5-foot-10, 165 pounds on his way to helping the D-backs get all the way to the World Series this fall. The 23-year-old […]

Jakob Marsee Wins Arizona Fall League MVP Award

San Diego Padres outfield prospect Jakob Marsee was named the 2023 Arizona Fall League Joe Black MVP award winner after hitting an impressive .391/.509/.707 with five home runs, 20 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 25 walks in his 118 plate appearances with the Peoria Javelinas in this year's AFL. The 22-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder slashed .274/.413/.428 […]

Yankees Serious About Cody Bellinger

The New York Yankees are one of the most serious suitors for free-agent outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger so far this offseason, and MLB Network's Jon Morosi expects that will remain the case as the offseason unfolds. The Chicago Cubs, Yankees and San Francisco Giants are the three teams believed to be the most interested in […]

Manuel Margot Could Be On The Move

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is being viewed as a top trade candidate for the club this offseason. The veteran is set to earn $10 million this season with a 2025 mutual option, making him a trade candidate for the low-budget Rays, a club in need of pitching. With Tyler Glasnow set to earn […]

Do These Prospects Matter in Dynasty Baseball? AFL Week 6 - Kala'i Rosario, Grant Pauley, Damon Keith, Trystan Vierling, more!

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) heads into the playoffs this weekend and then will be done, ending one of the most exciting offseason leagues each season, especially in terms of evaluating players. This week will be the final evaluation of any players in the AFL. Next week, we'll have our last column of the season, […]

Juan Soto "Absolutely 100 Percent" Going To Be Traded

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto has been the center of trade speculation for some time and Buster Olney believes it will conclude in a trade of the star this offseason. The 25-year-old is one of the biggest names in baseball and fantasy, with an uptick in leagues that use on-base percentage. Soto has led […]

Yankees Discussing Adding Kevin Kiermaier

The New York Yankees are reportedly discussing adding free-agent outfielder Kevin Kiermaier this offseason. The 33-year-old won a Golden Glove in 2023, which now gives him four in his career. He slashed .265/.322/.419 with eight homers, 36 RBI and 14 stolen bases during his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays last season. It appears […]

Nate Eaton Optioned To Triple-A

Kansas City Royals outfielder Nate Eaton was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was recently designated for assignment by the organization, but cleared waivers and returns to the Royals. Eaton went 4-for-53 at the plate with two walks and 21 strikeouts over 28 games with the Royals this season. Eaton has struggled during […]

Henry Davis To Work At Catcher Next Spring

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Henry Davis will join Endy Rodriguez and Jason Delay as a catcher for spring training next year, according to general manager Ben Cherington. Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in 2021, was promoted to the big leagues on June 19 as a right fielder because they believed his bat could help. But […]

Pirates Want Andrew McCutchen Back

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said this week at the GM meetings that he hopes the team can find a way to re-sign outfielder Andrew McCutchen. The 37-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal last January and hit .256/.378/.397 with 19 doubles, 12 home runs and 43 RBI in 112 games (98 as the […]