Mariners Add Julio Rodriguez And Others To 40-Man Roster

The Seattle Mariners have made several roster moves Thursday, adding minor league outfielders Julio Rodriguez and Alberto Rodriguez and left-handed pitcher Ray Kerr to their 40-man roster. They now have filled 39 spots. Julio Rodriguez is by far the biggest name of the three, and the move is intended to protect him and both other […]

Mariners Would Have Interest In Seiya Suzuki If Posted

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto stated Tuesday that the club would have interest in Japanese outfielder Seiya Suzuki if he is indeed posted by the Hiroshima Carp as has been reported. Suzuki, a 27-year-old right-handed outfielder, has been one of the best players in NPB over the last several years, slashing .315/.415/.571 with 182 […]

Rangers Considering Starling Marte

The Texas Rangers, who are seeking offensive upgrades this offseason, are considering free-agent outfielder Starling Marte. After a fine season in 2021, Marte has already been receiving interest from the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, New York Mets, New York Yankees and Miami Marlins, among other teams. The 33-year-old may be the top outfielder available on […]

Randy Arozarena Wins AL Rookie Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena won the American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. Arozarena was already on the map after breaking out in the playoffs in 2020. Astros right-hander Luis Garcia finished in second place, with Tampa teammate Wander Franco finishing third. Arozarena became the fourth player in Rays history to […]

2021 Fantasy Baseball Batting Awards

We've put a bow on the 2021 season, with the Braves finishing off their surprising season with a World Series victory over the Astros. That leaves fantasy baseball managers to eagerly await an offseason of hot stove rumors and draft prep. Before all that takes place, it's only right to pay tribute to the players […]

Bryan Reynolds Drawing Interest On The Trade Market

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has been drawing interest from multiple teams on the trade market, including the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The interest makes sense given the way he bounced back after a miserable 2020 season, slashing .302/.390/.522 with 24 HRs, 90 RBI, 93 runs […]

Marlins Reportedly Make Offer To Starling Marte

According to The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson, the Miami Marlins made an offer to free-agent outfielder Starling Marte. The veteran began the 2021 season with the Marlins, hitting .305 with a .405 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 233 plate appearances before he was traded to the Oakland Athletics on July […]

Astros Reportedly Meet With Starling Marte's Agents

According to MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Houston Astros reportedly met with outfielder Starling Marte's agents. The 33-year-old hit .308 with a .381 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 47 stolen bases in 526 plate appearances split between the Miami Marlins and Oakland Athletics last season. Houston began last season with Myles Straw starting in […]

Phillies Reportedly Interested In Starling Marte

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly interested in outfielder Starling Marte, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman on Thursday. Marte is coming off arguably his best season, hitting .308 with a .381 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 47 stolen bases in 526 plate appearances. The 33-year-old was one of fantasy baseball's best outfielders in 2021. […]

Starling Marte Back On Marlins Radar

Free-agent outfielder Starling Marte is back on the Miami Marlins radar, and the team has met with his representatives. With the Marlins looking for bats this offseason, Marte still fits them well, but the issue will be the price. It's unusual for a team to re-sign a player that they previously traded, and Marte will […]

Brennen Davis - Prospects to Know for 2022

The Chicago Cubs selected Arizona prep outfielder Brennen Davis with the 62nd overall pick in the 2018 Rule 4 draft. It was a bit of a gamble, as Davis didn’t have much of a track record as a baseball player. He only changed over to the sport late in his high school career. Since being […]

Starling Marte On The Yankees Radar

Free-agent outfielder Starling Marte is drawing interest from the New York Yankees, per Brendan Kuty of the Star-Ledger. According to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, the Yankees are citing centerfield as a possible upgrade. New York was in the mix to trade for Marte during last season's trade deadline, but the speedy outfielder was ultimately […]

Chris Taylor Expected To Reject Qualifying Offer

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is expected to reject the $18.4 million qualifying offer, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Taylor hit .254 with a .344 on-base percentage, 20 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 582 plate appearances during the regular season. He only continued to produce once the postseason started, batting .351 […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - AL West

Even with the offseason now in full swing with players receiving qualifying offers, it’s never too early to start identifying the players who’ll help your team take the title next season. Of course, impact fantasy players taken near the top of drafts are crucial for fantasy contenders. But, finding breakout candidates late in the draft […]

Red Sox Will Try To Re-Sign Kyle Schwarber

Speaking to reporters at the general manager meetings, including MLB Network's Jon Heyman, Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said the team will try to re-sign outfielder and first baseman Kyle Schwarber. Acquired in a mid-season trade with the Washington Nationals, Schwarber batted .291 with a .435 on-base percentage and seven home runs […]

J.D. Martinez Decides To Stay With Red Sox

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez declined to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract and will remain with the team for the 2022 season. Martinez's market could markedly improve next offseason if a universal DH is implemented in baseball when the new Collective Bargaining Agreement is worked out this winter. Had he opted […]

Corey Seager, Chris Taylor Receive Qualifying Offers

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offers to both shortstop Corey Seager and infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor. Seager, a two-time All-Star and the 2020 World Series MVP and National League Championship Series MVP is expected to decline the offer as one of the top available players on the free-agent market this offseason. Despite […]

Michael Conforto, Noah Syndergaard Receive Qualifying Offers

The New York Mets extended qualifying offers to both outfielder Michael Conforto and starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard on Saturday for one year and $18.4 million. Syndergaard has missed the majority of the last two seasons after having Tommy John surgery in 2020 and experiencing a setback due to elbow inflammation. But before his injury, he […]

Phillies Outright Odubel Herrera And Others

The Philadelphia Phillies have outrighted six players off their roster, all of whom have elected free agency. Outfielders Odubel Herrera and Travis Jankowski, infielder Ronald Torreyes, catcher Andrew Knapp, and pitchers J.D. Hammer and Ramon Rosso will all test the market. Of those names, Herrera is the most relevant to fantasy managers, as he slashed […]

Reds Make Nick Castellanos A Qualifying Offer

The Cincinnati Reds have extended outfielder Nick Castellanos a qualifying offer, as expected. Castellanos is all but certain to reject the one-year, $18.4 million dollar contract so he can test the free agent market. With the Reds cutting payroll, Castellanos will most likely play for another team in 2022. After slashing .309/.362/.576 with 34 homers […]

Dusty Baker Returning To Astros In 2022

The Houston Astros announced on Friday that they signed manager Dusty Baker to a one-year contract extension for the 2022 season after he came just two wins shy of winning the World Series this year. Next season will mark the 72-year-old's 25th season as a manager in professional baseball and his third with the Astros […]

Seiya Suzuki To Be Posted This Offseason

Japanese star right fielder Seiya Suzuki will be posted this offseason by the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball and made available to major league clubs, according to a source. The 27-year-old will compete with Starling Marte as one of this winter's top available free-agent outfielders after he's been a five-time All-Star in Japan. […]

Padres Exercise Options on Pierce Johnson, Craig Stammen

The San Diego Padres announced several roster decisions on Friday, exercising their contract options on relief pitchers Pierce Johnson and Craig Stammen and declining their contract options on outfielder Jake Marisnick and relief pitcher Keone Kela. Johnson and Stammen return to an excellent bullpen in 2022, one that may not feature Mark Melancon after the […]

Joc Pederson Declines Option, Opts For Free Agency

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson has elected free agency, turning down his end of a $10 million dollar mutual contract option for 2022. He will instead receive a $2.5 million dollar buyout. The back-to-back world champion slashed .238/.310/.422 for both the Cubs and Braves this season, totaling 40 extra-base hits, including 18 home runs in […]

White Sox Outright Brian Goodwin And Three Others

The Chicago White Sox outrighted four players off the 40-man roster Friday. Outfielder Brian Goodwin and pitchers Evan Marshall, Jimmy Cordero, and Jace Fry all cleared waivers and are now free agents. Pitcher Anderson Severino was added to the 40-man roster in a corresponding move. Among those players, only Goodwin was fantasy-relevant at any point […]

Kyle Schwarber Declines Option, Hits Free Agency

Boston Red Sox first baseman/outfielder Kyle Schwarber declined his mutual option Friday, making him a free agent. The deal would have paid him $11.5 million dollars in 2022, but instead he will opt for a $3 million dollar buyout and a chance to hit the open market. Schwarber appeared in 113 games in 2021, slashing […]

Brett Gardner Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner declined his $2.3 million player option on Thursday, and the Yankees declined his team option for $7.5 million, which makes him a free agent this winter. Gardner will receive a $1.15 million buyout after making $1.85 million this year. The 38-year-old outfielder hit just .222/.327/.362 with 10 home runs […]

Charlie Blackmon Exercises His Player Option

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon exercised his $21 million-plus player option on Thursday and will return to the team for the 2022 season. Blackmon has another player option coming in 2023 and has been with the team for the last 11 seasons after being drafted in 2008. The veteran outfielder started off last season slow, […]

Kevin Pillar Set For Free Agency

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar will not return to the team as both he and the club declined their sides of his mutual option Thursday. Pillar, who produced a .692 OPS with 15 homers, four steals, 40 runs, and 47 RBI in 325 at-bats this season, was perhaps most notable for being hit in […]

Adam Duvall Turns Down Option, To Remain With Atlanta

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall has declined his end of a $7 million dollar mutual option, instead opting to be a paid a $3 million dollar buyout. He does not become a free agent however, and he is now eligible for arbitration, where he figures to land a salary in the area of $9 million […]