Yankees Claim Michael Siani Off Waivers From Dodgers

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, according to the Yankees PR department. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated right-hander Kaleb Ort for assignment. Siani, 26, only appeared in 19 games at the big-league level in 2025 with the St. Louis […]

Carson Benge Already at Spring Training Complex

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is already in Port St. Lucie, Fla., at the team's spring training complex after spending some time during the offseason hitting with the Holliday family at Oklahoma State, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. Benge is the Mets' top position-player prospect, and the Mets […]

Nationals Fielding Interest in Jacob Young

Teams have expressed interest in trading for Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. However, it's unclear whether Washington has a desire to trade him at this time. Young, 26, is a plus defender in center field with four years remaining under team control. He made 112 appearances (901.1 innings) […]

Luis Robert Jr. Poised for Bounce-Back 2026 Campaign?

The New York Mets acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for utility infielder Luisangel Acuna and pitching prospect Truman Pauley. Robert struggled across 431 plate appearances with Chicago in 2025, posting a .223/.297/.364 slash line with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 52 runs scored, and 33 stolen […]

Jac Caglianone in Line for Breakout 2026 Season?

Kansas City Royals outfielder/first baseman Jac Caglianone got his first taste of the big leagues in 2025, earning a promotion from Triple-A Omaha in early June. The 22-year-old struggled across 232 MLB plate appearances, posting a .157/.237/.295 slash line with seven home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, and one stolen base. However, there is […]

Cody Bellinger Set Up to Repeat 2025 Power Surge

The New York Yankees and outfielder Cody Bellinger agreed to terms on a new contract on Wednesday that will guarantee the 30-year-old $162.5 million over five years. Bellinger was excellent in his first season with the Yankees in 2025, posting a .272/.334/.480 slash line with 29 home runs, 98 RBI, 89 runs scored, and 13 […]

Zyhir Hope an Ascending Dynasty Asset in Los Angeles System

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope has seen his stock increase over the past year and is seen as not only one of the top prospects in the Dodgers system, but in all of baseball. In 2025, Hope began the campaign with High-A and spent 121 games with Great Lakes. During this stint, the […]

Tigers, Corey Julks Agree to Minor-League Deal

Free-agent outfielder Corey Julks signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers last week, and The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reports that the deal includes a non-roster invitation to MLB spring training and would pay $875,000 if Julks makes the major-league roster. Julks has spent the past three seasons with the Houston Astros and […]

Cubs Sign Chas McCormick to Minor-League Deal

The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent outfielder Chas McCormick to a minor-league deal on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, a source told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. McCormick will be battling for a roster spot during camp this year in his new digs after he struggled in his final two seasons with the […]

8 Undervalued Fantasy Baseball Hitters - Veterans With A Discount for 2026 Drafts

Aging. It happens to everyone and every living organism on this planet. In sports, aging can happen quickly and with cruelty. Yet some players remain productive well into their late 30s across all major sports. In baseball, it is no exception. Players over 35 are often scorned for their age and passed over for the […]

Ivan Herrera Begins Throwing, Role Remains Uncertain

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (elbow) began throwing earlier this month, and manager Oliver Marmol said that he should start hitting and defensive drills this week. Marmol wasn't ready to commit to an exact role for Herrera, who could catch or play left field. The skipper noted that spring training games don't offer the […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brandon Sproat, Arjun Nimmala, Owen Caissie, Jarlin Susana, Konnor Griffin, Travis Bazzana

In the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft, managers often look to target hig-huspdie prospects as they could provide league-winning potential compared to proven veterans. Last season, managers who stashed Nick Kurtz either on the waiver wire orin the final round were rewarded with high-end first basemen. In this piece, we will spotlight six […]

Could Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones Be Available?

New York Yankees outfielders Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones could be shopped in trade offers after the Yankees locked up Cody Bellinger for the next five seasons. The Yankees have Aaron Judge and Trent Grisham to fill their everyday outfield spots, while Giancarlo Stanton will likely be the everyday DH. Dominguez and Jones each have […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (January Update)

It's an exciting time for the fantasy baseball offseason, as pitchers and catchers are reporting soon, which officially kicks off the start of spring training. We're here to help prepare for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts, and have expanded our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues to 750 players in this January […]

Top 50 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: First-Year Player Drafts (2026)

For those of you who play in fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, there truly is no offseason. There are always ways to improve your roster throughout the winter months, and one of the biggest parts of any dynasty league offseason is your league's first-year player draft (FYPD). It's hard not to be excited about a new […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Sneaky Mid-Round Draft Targets (2026)

I think we have all learned how important it is to draft and acquire high-end pitching talent in fantasy baseball; however, to do that successfully, we must be able to identify late-round hitting potential. Identifying these types of hitters is crucial to success in early fantasy baseball drafts. We'll use projections to identify five hitters […]

Dylan Beavers Not Guaranteed Full-Time Role to Begin Season?

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers may not be given full-time at-bats to open the 2026 season. The team's No. 2-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com, made his MLB debut in mid-August after an impressive run at Triple-A. Across 94 games with the Norfolk Tides last summer, the young outfielder posted .304/.420/.515 line with 18 home […]

Spencer Jones to Push for Early MLB Debut?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones was in contention to make his MLB debut last season and should be in serious contention to earn the call to the Bronx in the first half of 2026. In 2025, Jones flashed immense power upside across the upper levels of the minor leagues but carried a high […]

Lazaro Montes to Contend for Early Triple-A Promotion?

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes will likely begin the 2026 season with Double-A Arkansas, but should be in the mix to push for a promotion to the top level given his previous experience at Double-A. In 2025, the budding power hitter began the campaign with High-A Everett, where he spent 51 games back in […]

Josue De Paula Emerging as Top Outfield Prospect

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula ended a very productive 2025 campaign and has seen his prospect stock soar over the last year. De Paula spent 98 of his 102 games with High-A Great Lakes, where he held a .264/.406/.421 lienr with an .827 OPS. He hit 16 doubles, 12 home runs, and […]

MLB Owners Expected to Push for Salary Cap

The Athletic's Evan Drellich writes that Major League Baseball owners are "raging" in the wake of All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million deal to join the back-to-back World Series-champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Drellich adds that it's now "a 100 percent certainty" that MLB owners will push for a salary cap, according to a person […]

Kyle Tucker Expected to Bat Second or Third in Dodgers' Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Kyle Tucker is expected to bat second or third during the 2026 season, according to manager Dave Roberts. Tucker inked a massive four-year, $240 million contract last week, penciling him into an everyday role with the reigning World Series champions. The 29-year-old is coming off a slightly down year by […]

Cody Bellinger Signs Five-Year, $162.5 Million Contract With Yankees

The New York Yankees have re-signed outfielder Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract that includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the deal includes a full no-trade clause and a $20 million signing bonus. Bellinger was viewed as the top remaining bat on the open market […]

Dodgers Interested in Re-Signing Enrique Hernandez

Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that free-agent utility man Enrique Hernandez (elbow) "remains a target" of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hernandez underwent surgery on his left elbow early in the offseason, so he may not be ready for the start of 2026. Still, it appears Los Angeles may still be interested in bringing him […]

Tommy Edman Could Miss Time to Begin 2026 Season?

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) underwent ankle surgery early in the offseason. At the time of the procedure, the expectation was that Edman would be ready for Opening Day. However, The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya speculates that the team's "desire to add (utility infielder) Andy Ibanez seemingly suggests that Edman's availability to start […]

Yankees Have Checked in with Harrison Bader

Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports that the New York Yankees have "checked in" with free-agent outfielder Harrison Bader. New York's priority is known to be re-signing free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger, but Bader could represent a potential replacement option in left field. Across 501 plate appearances split between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies […]

Blue Jays Have Had Previous Interest in Steven Kwan

Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports that the Toronto Blue Jays explored the idea of trading for current Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan at the 2025 trade deadline. Toronto is known to be searching for potential outfield upgrades, having reportedly made a sizable offer to outfielder Kyle Tucker before he signed with the Los Angeles […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Samuel Basallo, Chase DeLauter, Robby Snelling, Carson Williams, Jett Williams, Harry Ford

Targeting high-upside prospects in your fantasy baseball draft can be the difference between winning and losing your league. Last season, managers saw many emerging players become must-start fantasy assets, such as Nick Kurtz and Logan Henderson, when they made their debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who have either received a […]

Chase DeLauter Projected for Lead Role in Cleveland?

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter has flashed immense potential in the minors but has struggled to stay on the field, pushing back his MLB debut. Last summer, DeLauter actually joined the club for their postseason run and appeared in two games. Given that he is set to enter spring training with a clean bill […]

Austin Hays has Several Suitors in Free-Agent Market

Free-agent outfielder Austin Hays has several suitors in the open market, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the New York Yankees, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals have also expressed interest in the veteran outfielder. However, with the Mets trading for outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on Tuesday evening, […]