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 […]

Harrison Bader Becomes Free Agent After Phils Decline his Option

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader declined his side of a $10 million mutual option for the 2026 season on Tuesday, as expected, and is officially a free agent, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Bader is now on the open market, but the Phillies said last month that they'd be interested in re-signing Bader this […]

White Sox Pick Up 2026 Option on Luis Robert Jr.

As expected, the Chicago White Sox picked up the $20 million option for the 2026 season on outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on Tuesday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The White Sox also have another $20 million club option on Robert for the 2027 campaign. The 28-year-old Cuban outfielder has been a name thrown around […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (End of Season)

Well, another baseball season has come and gone, but rankings season never ends. I'll be working through my positional and team prospect rankings throughout the offseason, but for now, here are my current top-125 overall prospects for fantasy baseball. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many […]

Second-Half Fantasy Baseball Busts: What Went Wrong for James Wood, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Oneil Cruz

It was the best of seasons, it was the worst of seasons. At least, that's how it felt for fantasy managers who rostered these second-half slumpers. During the first half, these players were good enough to earn All-Star nods, generate MVP buzz, and enter the Home Run Derby, but these guys fell off a cliff […]

Braves Hire Walt Weiss as Their Next Manager

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they hired Walt Weiss as their new manager. Weiss, who has served as the team's long-time bench coach, will be promoted to manager after the team parted ways with former manager Brian Snitker following a disappointing 2025 campaign that ended without a playoff appearance. The 61-year-old managed the […]

Cody Bellinger Becomes Free Agent After Opting Out

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger is now a free agent after opting out of his contract with the Yankees on Monday, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bellinger officially declined his $25 million player option for the 2026 season and will be free to sign with any team this winter. The 30-year-old veteran left-handed […]

Andy Pages on the Bench for Game 7

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is out of the starting lineup ahead of Game 7 of the World Series versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Pages will be out of the lineup for the third straight game. He has struggled with the bat going 4-for-20 at the plate during the postseason. The Dodgers […]

Kris Bryant Not Ready to Hang Up his Cleats

Despite still dealing with lower-back issues, Colorado Rockies outfielder/first baseman Kris Bryant (back) said he's not considering retirement this offseason, according to Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. "I wish I had better things to tell you," Bryant said. "It's not in the best shape, and that's pretty disheartening for me. It's exhausting for me […]

George Springer Back in Leadoff Spot for Game 6 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is back at DH and as the leadoff hitter on Friday night for Game 6 of the World Series against Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Springer injured his right side on a swing late in the loss on Monday night in Game 3 of the Fall […]

"Strong Possibility" That George Springer Returns in Game 6 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) came close to starting in the Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series on Wednesday night, according to manager John Schneider. The skipper added that Springer has "checked every box physically so far." Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling writes that it "sounds like a […]

Nationals Finalizing a Deal to Hire Blake Butera as Next Manager

The Washington Nationals are finalizing a deal on Thursday to hire Blake Butera as their new manager, which would make him the youngest person to hold a managerial job in the big leagues in more than half a century, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. Butera, who is 33, will be the youngest manager since Frank […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Top 60 Rookies That Made Their MLB Debut in 2025

One of the toughest and most important parts of dynasty baseball is evaluating a player's first stint in the major leagues. If a player gets off to a strong start to their MLB career, should you go all in on them? If he gets off to a slow start, how concerned should you be? There […]

Twins Name Derek Shelton as Their New Manager

The Minnesota Twins are hiring former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton as their new manager on Wednesday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Shelton was fired as the Pirates' skipper back on May 8, but he has quickly landed a new managerial job and will replace Rocco Baldelli, who was fired by […]

Albert Pujols Receives Second Interview for Padres Managerial Job

The San Diego Padres interviewed future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols on Tuesday for a second time for their vacant managerial position, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Pujols, who was unable to agree on a deal to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels this offseason, is now one […]

George Springer Out Again in Game 5 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday night for Game 5 of the World Series against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Blake Snell. Although Springer has reportedly made good progress since injuring his right side on a swing in the loss in Game […]

Lars Nootbaar has Been Dealing With Heel Issues for Over Two Years

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) has been dealing with pain in both of his heels for the last two and a half years, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Nootbaar had surgery on both of his heels on Oct. 7 and hopes to put the issues in the past in […]

Andy Pages Benched in Game 5, Alex Call Staring in Left Field

Los Angeles Dodgers struggling outfielder Andy Pages will retreat to the bench in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage. Enrique Hernandez will make the start in center field and will hit eighth, with Alex Call starting in left field and batting […]

George Springer Not in the Lineup for Game 4 of World Series

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is not in the starting lineup for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers. Springer injured his right side on a swing in the top of the seventh inning in the Game 3 loss on Monday night. The Blue Jays […]

George Springer's Game 4 Status Up in the Air

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) is "hour-to-hour" in terms of his availability for Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, according to manager John Schneider. The Blue Jays are still deciding on if Springer will start on Tuesday or be on the bench, but it […]

Lawrence Butler Says he Will be Full-Go for Spring Training

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) is moving around well following knee surgery and said he will be fully ready for the start of spring training in February, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Butler has dealt with knee issues in the past, and he had surgery early this month to fix a torn right patellar […]

George Springer Having MRI Exam on his Side

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) went for an MRI exam because of "right-side discomfort" that knocked him from Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to J.P. Hoornstra of Newsweek Sports. "We'll see how he is tomorrow," manager John Schneider said. Springer called for […]

George Springer Pulled Early in Game 3 With Side Injury

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (side) was pulled from Game 3 of the World Series early on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the seventh inning with what appeared to be a right-side injury, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. Springer called out for a trainer to examine […]

Lars Nootbaar Not Guaranteed to be Ready for Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said that outfielder Lars Nootbaar (heels) isn't guaranteed to be ready for Opening Day in 2026 after having surgery on both of his heels. The Cardinals will not rush Nootbaar through the rehab process, but if he does miss time at the start of the season, […]

Tommy Edman Could Have Offseason Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Tommy Edman (ankle) has been a strong contributor once again for the Dodgers in October despite playing through a lingering right-ankle injury that he's dealt with for the last two seasons. It's an injury that has caused Edman to miss significant time this year, landing him on the injured list two […]

Orioles Finalizing Deal to Hire Craig Albernaz as the Next Manager

The Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a deal to hire Craig Albernaz as their new manager on Monday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 42-year-old was previously an associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians and was a widely sought-after candidate for other open managerial jobs. Albernaz will try to turn around an Orioles team that […]

Addison Barger Moves into Starting Lineup for Game 2

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Addison Barger will slide into the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's Game 2 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Barger blasted a pinch-hit grand slam during Game 1 of this series. He has been on fire this season, Barger is slashing .324/.405/.622 through 42 plate appearances. As a […]