Dusty Baker, James Click To Be Extended

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane spoke with manager Dusty Baker and general manager James Click on Monday and plans to formally extend each of them a contract for the 2023 season as the organization looks to win back-to-back World Series titles. Baker isn't a surprise coming off his first World Series title as a manager, […]

Dodgers Claim Luke Williams Off Waivers From Marlins

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Luke Williams off waivers on Tuesday from the Miami Marlins. Williams spent the 2022 season with the San Francisco Giants (eight games) and the Marlins, hitting a combined .236/.287/.315 with a homer, six RBI, 21 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 136 plate appearances and 79 games in […]

Masataka Yoshida Likely To Be Posted Soon

Two-time Japanese batting champion and outfielder Masataka Yoshida is likely to be posted by the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball in the next two weeks, according to sources. Details are still being discussed, but it's becoming increasingly likely that he will play next year in the United States. In seven seasons in Japan, the […]

Bryan Reynolds A Popular Offseason Trade Chip

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the most popular potential trade pieces heading into the offseason, according to multiple executives. "Reynolds is arbitration-eligible for three seasons, so the Pirates should be able to get a haul for him," one executive said. "It feels like he's been in trade rumors for two years. At […]

AJ Pollock Becomes A Free Agent

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock has declined his $13 million option for the 2023 season and has become a free agent. Pollock will receive a $5 million buyout and will now be free to sign with any team this offseason. The 34-year-old will latch on with another organization, but he could struggle to make […]

Jorge Soler Won't Opt Out Of His Deal

Miami Marlins left fielder Jorge Soler will not opt out of his deal with the team, according to a source. He will now make $15 million with the Marlins in 2023 and can opt out again after next season or exercise his final player option for $9 million in 2024. It makes sense after Soler […]

Red Sox Decline Tommy Pham's Team Option Monday

The Boston Red Sox declined outfielder Tommy Pham's one-year, $12 million team option Monday, per the Athletic's Chad Jennings. The veteran was traded from the San Diego Padres during the 2022 season and ended up with a .236/.312/.374 slash line, 17 home runs, 63 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 622 total plate appearances. Pham […]

Jurickson Profar Opts Out Of Contract Monday

Outfielder Jurickson Profar opted out of the final year of his three-year, $21 million contract with the San Diego Padres Monday, per the MLB Player's Association Communication Department. Profar's three-year contract gave him the ability to opt out after each of the first two seasons. His 2022 season was a rebound from 2021, as he […]

Rockies Hire Hensley Meulens As Hitting Coach

The Colorado Rockies hired Hensley Meulens as their new hitting coach on Monday. Meulens served as the New York Yankees assistant hitting coach in 2022 during outfielder Aaron Judge's record-setting season. The Rockies hit .254 last year, which was the second-lowest mark in franchise history, behind only the 2021 team (.249). Meulens is taking over […]

Bryce Harper Still Undecided On Offseason Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow), who suffered a tear in the UCL in his right elbow in April, is expected to undergo evaluation this week to determine how much healing has occurred in his ligament since he first suffered the injury. The results of his evaluation will determine whether he needs surgery to complete […]

Padres Will Decline Wil Myers' Club Option

The San Diego Padres are reportedly declining outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers' $20 million club option, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday morning. Myers logged 286 plate appearances for the Padres last season, hitting .261 with a .315 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases […]

Cardinals Name Three New Coaches

The St. Louis Cardinals announced new titles for three coaches heading into the 2023 season next year. Turner Ward has been promoted to hitting coach, Dusty Blake has been promoted to pitching coach and former outfielder Matt Holliday will serve as the new bench coach. Ward replaces Jeff Albert, Blake replaces Mike Maddux and Holliday […]

Braves Acquire Sam Hilliard From The Rockies

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Sam Hilliard from the Colorado Rockies on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Dylan Spain. Hilliard played in 70 games for the Rockies this year in his fourth major-league season, but he did very little with the bat, slashing .184/.280/.264 with two home runs, 14 RBI, 26 runs scored and five […]

Matt Vierling, Edmundo Sosa Starting In Game 6

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling and shortstop Edmundo Sosa are in the starting lineup for Game 6 of the World Series against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Brandon Marsh and rookie Bryson Stott will start on the bench against the southpaw. Vierling is hitting eighth and Sosa is in the nine-hole. In 11 […]

Adam Haseley Outrighted By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox outrighted outfielder Adam Haseley and relief pitcher Kyle Crick to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. Haseley spent most of the 2022 season at Charlotte, but in 14 games with the White Sox, he went 5-for-21 with two RBI, four runs scored, three walks and seven strikeouts. In 130 games in four big-league […]

Aaron Zavala Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Aaron Zavala (elbow) had elbow surgery last week, undergoing a brace procedure instead of Tommy John surgery. Zavala is expected to be ready to go in May. The team's No. 11 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, made his way to Double-A Frisco this year and finished with a .277/.410/.482 slash line with […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/5/22): MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. We have made it to the pinnacle of a baseball season that some thought may never happen. It has been a wild season and now it's the Phillies and Astros for the World Series title. The Astros took two in Philly and can now clinch at home in Game 6. […]

Rangers Linked To Dayton Moore

Former Kansas City Royals general manager Dayton Moore continues to be linked to the Texas Rangers by sources within the industry. Current Rangers GM Chris Young finished his pitching career with the Royals and Moore from 2015 to 2017. The Royals relieved Moore of his duties as president of baseball operations recently and promoted GM […]

Pedro Grifol Officially Named White Sox's Manager

The Chicago White Sox officially named Pedro Grifol as the 42nd manager in franchise history on Thursday. Grifol is a member of two American League pennant-winning teams and was a part of the Kansas City Royals' World Series champion staff. The 52-year-old will take over for Hall of Fame skipper Tony La Russa, who had […]

Starling Marte Undergoes Surgery For Core Muscle Injury

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (core) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix a core muscle injury "sustained in the second half of the season," according to the team. Marte is expected to be "without restriction" in spring training next year. He's expected to be recovered in around eight weeks and can then begin his […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/3/22): MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. We have made it to the pinnacle of a baseball season that some thought may never happen. It has been a wild season and now it's the Phillies and Astros for the World Series title. The series is tied at two as we phinish up in Philly tonight. Are you […]

Martin Maldonado, Trey Mancini Sitting In Game 4

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and outfielder/designated hitter Trey Mancini will start Game 4 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies on the bench. Christian Vazquez will do the catching and hit seventh, while Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter and batting third against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Maldonado started […]

Yordan Alvarez Serving As The DH In Game 4

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in Game 4 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola on Wednesday. With Alvarez at DH, Aledmys Diaz will get the nod in left field and will hit eighth in the batting order. One of […]

A Year to Remember: MLB Hitters Who Had Career Years in 2022 Fantasy Baseball

The World Series is still going on, but here at RotoBaller, we've already turned one of our eyes toward the 2023 fantasy baseball season. That is just the kind of round-the-clock baseball coverage you get here. I have already published two pieces, reviewing hitters and pitchers that were major disappointments in 2022 that I judge […]

Brandon Marsh Homers From Bottom Of The Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh slotted into the ninth spot in the lineup for Tuesday night's World Series Game 3, and he was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and two runs scored. Marsh has seven hits in his 24 postseason at-bats, with two home runs, five runs scored, and five RBI. […]

Bryce Harper Sets Tone With Game 3 Homer

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper set the tone for Tuesday's World Series Game 3 when he hit a two-run home run off of Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. While the Phillies would hit four more homers, Harper's was the only one the team would need as […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Two-Run Bomb

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit another long home run in Tuesday night's World Series Game 3, depositing a Lance McCullers Jr. pitch over the center-field fence in the fifth inning. The two-run shot was the fourth of five the Phillies would hit in the game, en route to a 7-0 victory. Schwarber was 1-for-3 […]

Nolan Arenado Wins 10th Gold Glove

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado won his 10th career Gold Glove in 10 major-league seasons on Tuesday, which ties Ichiro Suzuki for most consecutive Gold Gloves to begin a career. Arenado trails only Brooks Robinson (16) for all-time Gold Gloves by a third baseman. The rest of the National League winners included Phillies […]

White Sox Set To Hire Pedro Grifol As Next Manager

According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney on Tuesday, the Chicago White Sox are reportedly set to hire Kansas City Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their manager. Olney tweeted on Tuesday, "Pedro Grifol, longtime coach with the Royals, is expected to be the next White Sox manager, an announcement that could come later […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

With the rain out last night, Game 3 of the World Series happens tonight, Tuesday, November 1st, 2022! This is a huge game where both teams try to take control of the series with a 2-1 lead! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 11/1/2022, Showdown Slate at 8:03 […]