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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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,... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Jeff McNeil Not Expected To Need Offseason Surgery

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said this week that infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (elbow) isn't expected to need offseason surgery after he had an encouraging checkup on his left elbow recently. McNeil was diagnosed with a partial UCL tear in his left elbow and was forced to sit out the final week... Read More

Mookie Betts Wins Sixth Silver Slugger Award

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts won his sixth career Silver Slugger award in 2023 by hitting .307/.408/.579, his best marks in each category since he won the 2018 American League MVP, and he also had a career-high 39 home runs. Betts had 80 extra-base hits for the second time in his career and led... Read More

Corey Seager Wins Third Silver Slugger Award

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager added to his impressive hardware for the 2023 season after winning a World Series title and World Series MVP for the second time in his career, as he was named the American League's Silver Slugger award winner on Thursday. He did it by recording 33 home runs, 96 RBI, 88... Read More

Teams Interested In Reds Depth

Cincinnati Reds general manager Nick Krall said rival teams are asking about "a handful" of the team's position players this offseason, which is an unsurprising development given their depth, especially in the infield. Jonathan India and Nick Senzel and rookies Spencer Steer, Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte all had... Read More

Brewers May Be Willing To Move Anyone On Their Roster

The Milwaukee Brewers are open to moving virtually any player on their roster this offseason, according to industry sources briefed on the Brewers' discussions but not authorized to speak publicly. The process effectively began when they sent outfielder Mark Canha to the Detroit Tigers for a pitching prospect. A continued teardown of the roster would... Read More

Teoscar Hernandez On Dodgers Radar

Free-agent outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is on the Los Angeles Dodgers' radar. The Dodgers could use a corner outfielder and have shown interest in Hernandez before. He was an All-Star in 2021 and has at least 22 home runs in each full season since he became a regular in the league in 2018. The 31-year-old is... Read More

Blue Jays Showing Interest In Dylan Carlson

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is being eyed by the Toronto Blue Jays as the club looks to add a bat to their lineup ahead of the 2024 season. Carlson joins Jorge Soler and Eugenio Suarez as names being tied to the Blue Jays so far this offseason while the Cardinals could very well... Read More

Nick Castellanos Could Be Dealt By Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos could reportedly be traded by the club this offseason. The Phillies are "open to the possibility" of trading Castellanos which could clear three years and $60 million off their books. The veteran enjoyed a solid bounce-back season in his second year with the Phillies, hitting .272 with a career-high 29... Read More

Teams Inquiring About Alex Verdugo

MLB teams are inquiring about the availability of Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo at the general manager meetings this week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Verdugo was excellent with the glove and was a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in right field, his offensive numbers dipped to a league-average 100 OPS+ in 2023. He... Read More

2024 Chicago Cubs Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After finishing the National League West, we shift over to the Central Division. The Chicago Cubs have... Read More

Akil Baddoo Expected To Return Next Season

Detroit Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said at the general manager meetings this week that the team is expected to tender outfielder Akil Baddoo a contract for 2024. "He still very much fits in...There is a role for him. We're not an organization that wants to give up players that can affect the... Read More

Christopher Morel Likely To Move To First Base

Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said that outfielder Christopher Morel is playing first base in winter ball and is likely to stay there heading into next season. Morel broke out in his second major-league season in 2023 with a .247/.313/.508 slash line, an .821 OPS, 26 home runs, 17 doubles, three triples,... Read More

Mets Say Starling Marte Won't Need Offseason Surgery

The New York Mets are confident that outfielder Starling Marte (groin) won't need offseason surgery on his groin, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns. In his second year in Queens, Marte played in only 86 games and didn't play in another game after landing on the injured list in early August with a... Read More

Padres Will Continue To Discuss Extension With Juan Soto

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller said the team will continue to discuss the possibility of a long-term contract extension with outfielder Juan Soto this offseason. "Juan long-term, Juan on a one-year deal, that brings different dynamics. We understand what that means for our roster both short-term and long-term," Preller said. Soto's agent, Scott... Read More

Mookie Betts Expected To Play Second Base Frequently In 2024

Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said outfielder Mookie Betts playing second base against right-handers is expected to be a frequent occurrence again next season. It's just another thing that will give the Dodgers flexibility. The ultra-athletic Betts made a seamless transition to the keystone in 2023 in 62 starts there and will continue... Read More

Angels Hire Ron Washington As New Manager

The Los Angeles Angels hired Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington as their new manager on Wednesday. They will give him an undisclosed two-year contract. Washington will become the 23rd manager in franchise history after the Halos fired Phil Nevin following another disappointing season in 2023 that ended without a playoff berth. The 71-year-old... Read More

Jarren Duran Doing Weight-Bearing Exercises

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) is doing weight-bearing exercises as he progresses in his rehab from a toe injury. Duran needed surgery on Aug. 30 to fix the flexor tendon in his left big toe and was unable to finish out the 2023 season with Boston. Barring any setbacks this winter, the 27-year-old... Read More

Padres Plan To Have Juan Soto In Their 2024 Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto's agent, Scott Boras, said the Padres have laid out a plan to his client that includes Soto in their lineup next season. Trade rumors have been swirling around the three-time All-Star since the Friars ended their disappointing 2023 campaign. The 25-year-old left-handed slugger is going to see a huge... Read More

Blue Jays Expressing Interest in Jorge Soler

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is receiving interest from the Toronto Blue Jays on the open market. The club is looking to add a power bat alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Soler certainly fits that bill. The veteran clubbed 36 home runs in the 2023 season while posting an .853 OPS before opting out of... Read More

Enrique Hernandez Undergoes Double-Hernia Surgery

Free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez (hernia) underwent double-hernia surgery on Oct. 24 and is expected to resume baseball activities in three to four weeks. His condition helps explain why he wasn't the same both offensively and defensively for the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023. Hernandez's surgery was performed by Dr. William... Read More