Jake Meyers Drawing Trade Interest

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo report that Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is drawing some trade interest this offseason after coming off a modest offensive breakout in 2025. The Astros are open to moving him for a controllable major-league starter, according to people briefed on their talks. Meyers is projected to earn […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Prospects On the Rise - Arizona Fall League Standouts (2025)

It doesn't seem like that long ago that the minor league regular season and playoffs came to a close, but now the Arizona Fall League (AFL) has already wrapped up as well. Now that it is, we can look back and see who made an impact and could be on the rise. While the AFL […]

Carson Benge Could be Mets' Opening Day Center Fielder

The New York Mets' trade of long-time outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers might have cleared a lane for outfield prospect Carson Benge to become the team's starting center fielder on Opening Day in 2026, according to Sam Dykstra of MLB.com. Benge, the team's No. 2 prospect and the No. 21 overall prospect by […]

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

This is the third article of my offseason Dynasty Crystal Ball Series, where 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 the […]

Rays Re-Sign Jake Fraley to One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are re-signing outfielder Jake Fraley to a one-year, $3 million deal on Tuesday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays claimed Fraley off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Nov. 6 before designating him for assignment last week. The left-handed-hitting outfielder hit a combined .241/.332/.382 with a […]

Marlins, Kyle Stowers Not Close on Contract Extension

The Miami Marlins had contract-extension talks with outfielder Kyle Stowers earlier this offseason, but the two sides were far apart in compensation, and talks have ceased, industry sources told Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic. Stowers was the team's lone All-Star in 2025 in what was a breakout season for him. He led the Marlins with […]

Warren Schaeffer to Stick Around as Rockies Manager in 2026

The Colorado Rockies are removing the interim managerial tag from Warren Schaeffer's job description and will officially make him the manager heading into the 2026 season, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Schaeffer took over a historically bad Rockies team in 2025 after they fired previous manager Bud Black in the middle of last season. […]

Brandon Nimmo Traded to Texas

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are trading outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. Nimmo has spent his entire 10-year MLB career in Queens. Last season, the 32-year-old posted a .262/.324/.436 slash line with 25 long balls and 13 stolen bases. This was […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash in Dynasty and Keeper Leagues (2026)

Preparation for the 2026 fantasy season is already underway. Drafts are happening, and we're getting a clearer picture of what to expect with players' ADP (Average Draft Position). While it's a useful guide for redraft leagues, those in dynasty and keeper leagues will have different draft preparation. Some of you will be looking to win […]

Brewers Avoid Arbitration With Jake Bauers, Sign him to One-Year Deal

The Milwaukee Brewers signed first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers to a one-year, $2.7 million deal on Friday to avoid salary arbitration, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bauers will return to the Brewers for the 2026 season as a left-handed-platoon bat at first base, designated hitter, and left field. The 30-year-old hit .235/.353/.399 […]

Rangers Non-Tender Adolis Garcia on Friday

Outfielder Adolis Garcia is being non-tendered by the Texas Rangers on Friday, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Garcia will now become a free agent this offseason after hitting .227 with 19 home runs and a .665 OPS for the Rangers in 2025. The 32-year-old has battled through injuries in recent seasons, but plenty of […]

Giants Acquire Joey Wiemer From the Marlins

The San Francisco Giants are acquiring outfielder Joey Wiemer from the Miami Marlins on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. The Giants designated catcher Andrew Knizner for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster for Wiemer, who will give San Fran extra outfield depth going into next season. The […]

Jarod's 7 Early Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - 2026 Player Outlooks

The postseason just ended, but it's never too early to start thinking about next season. The winter meetings haven't even started yet, so there are still lots of names who could be in new homes by the time spring training rolls around, perhaps including one of the names below. While there will be plenty of […]

Mets Have Not Approached Brandon Nimmo About Waiving No-Trade Clause

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has seen his name thrown about in trade rumors early on this offseason. However, Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Mets have not "asked (Nimmo) or his representatives if he'd be willing to waive" his full no-trade clause. While that does not mean the team won't approach Nimmo […]

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

This is the second article of my offseason Dynasty Crystal Ball Series, where 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 the […]

Braves Acquire Mauricio Dubon From the Astros

The Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros pulled off a trade on Wednesday, with the Braves acquiring infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon from the Astros in exchange for infielder Nick Allen, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Braves have a glaring need at shortstop going into next season, but it's unclear if Dubon, a two-time Gold Glover, will […]

Rangers Looking to Trade Jonah Heim, Adolis Garcia?

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Texas Rangers "are trying to deal" catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Adolis Garcia before this Friday's tender deadline. If they can't find any takers, both Heim and Garcia are non-tender candidates. Heim split playing time behind the dish in 2025 with Kyle Higashioka and hit .213/.271/.332 with 11 home […]

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 […]