Early 2021 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - ADP Surprises

Of course, there are many changes to be made throughout the offseason. It feels as if the dust is still settling on the 2020 World Series yet baseball fans are more ready for the upcoming season than ever. We have no idea whether a full schedule can be played, what games will look like, and […]

Matt Arnold Promoted To General Manager

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted Matt Arnold to senior vice president and general manager on Thursday. The 41-year-old joined the Brewers as a vice president and assistant general manager in October of 2015. He was promoted to senior vice president and assistant general manager in June of 2019. Milwaukee has made the playoffs each of the […]

Astros Showing Interest In Marcell Ozuna

The Houston Astros have expressed interest in free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna. After a big season with the Braves in 2020, at least 10 teams are interested in signing Ozuna. The Astros could sign Jackie Bradley Jr. to play center field with George Springer likely leaving in free agency, but they could also target Ozuna for […]

Cody Bellinger Has Surgery On Shoulder

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (shoulder) underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the right shoulder that he dislocated while celebrating a home run in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series against the Braves. Bellinger will start his rehab in Arizona next week and should be ready for spring training in 2021. The […]

Theo Epstein Stepping Down

The Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday that Theo Epstein will step down as president of baseball operations on Nov. 20. Jed Hoyer will be named to the role as his replacement. Epstein will leave the organization after nine years with the team. The Cubs under Epstein recorded 505 regular season wins since 2015, which is […]

Blue Jays Interested In George Springer

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to make a big splash this offseason and are interested in free-agent outfielder George Springer. It's unlikely that Springer will land a deal longer than 10 years in length, with MLB Trade Rumors projecting him to sign a five-year, $125 million contract. "He's the kind of player I'd have […]

Year-in-Review: Clint Frazier

With the 2020 MLB season in the books, the focus now shifts to the 2021 season. Coming off such a strange and unusual 2020 season, the biggest questions will revolve around just how much should fantasy players buy into small-sample-sized performances. That question will very much be surrounding Clint Frazier, the former top prospect who […]

Blake Snell, Kevin Kiermaier Available In A Trade?

The Tampa Bay Rays could be receptive to trading players like starting pitcher Blake Snell and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier this offseason as they look to balance their budget after losing significant revenue in the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season. Tampa has already declined the 2021 options on starter Charlie Morton ($15 million) and catcher Mike Zunino […]

Kim Ng To Become Marlins GM

Kim Ng is in line to become the new Miami Marlins general manager. She will become the first female general manager of an MLB team. She is a long-time baseball executive who has been MLB's senior vice president for baseball operations since 2011. Ng is also the first woman hired to a general manager position […]

Mets Prioritizing George Springer, Trevor Bauer?

The New York Mets appear more focused on outfielder George Springer and right-hander Trevor Bauer than pursuing catcher J.T. Realmuto in free agency, but those expecting new owner Steve Cohen to land multiple big-ticket free agents this winter are likely to be disappointed. Realmuto would fit a huge need for the Mets, but they also […]

Marcell Ozuna Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna is drawing interest from as many as 10 teams, according to sources. And that's without knowing whether the National League will have the designated hitter again in 2021. Because he was ineligible to receive another qualifying offer, Ozuna isn't tied to draft-pick compensation and is coming off a season in which […]

Angels Hire Perry Minasian As New GM

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring former Atlanta Braves assistant general manager Perry Minasian as their new general manager on Thursday, according to a source. Minasian will replace Billy Eppler. He's spent the last three years working with Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos. Minasian also spent nine years filling a variety of scouting […]

George Springer Rejects Astros Qualifying Offer

Outfielder George Springer officially rejected the Houston Astros qualifying offer of $18.9 million for the 2021 season on Wednesday. Springer will now be free to sign with any team. If he signs with a team other than Houston, the Astros would receive draft-pick compensation. He will be hitting free agency for the first time at […]

Don Mattingly Wins Manager Of The Year Award With Marlins

Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly was named the National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday for leading the team to their first playoff appearance in 17 years despite the COVID-19 pandemic threatening to derail the entire season. Mattingly was the fifth person in history to win the award after being named Most Valuable Player, […]

Kevin Cash Named AL Manager Of The Year

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday. Cash led the Rays to their first AL East title since 2010 despite having 13 players on the injured list on Sept. 1. Twelve Rays had at least one save and the pitching staff's 3.56 ERA was the […]

Tony La Russa Charged With DUI From February Arrest

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was recently charged with suspicion of driving under the influence as a result of a traffic stop in February. La Russa was stopped in Phoenix on Feb. 24 and told an officer he had hit something and had a tire blown out. He was taken into custody after […]

Luis Rojas Likely To Return As Manager

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas is likely to return for his second season after the sale of the team to new owner Steve Cohen. President Sandy Alderson said it's "very likely" that Rojas will remain at the held but has "left the door slightly ajar" pending his decision on a new president of baseball […]

Kyle Lewis Awarded AL Rookie Of The Year

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis was named the American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. The 25-year-old center fielder received all 30 first-place votes in the balloting, becoming the 12th unanimous winner of the AL award, joining Carlton Fisk, Derek Jeter, Mike Trout and Aaron Judge. He hit .262 with 11 home runs and […]

Astros Talking To Michael Brantley About A Return

The Houston Astros are talking to free-agent left fielder Michael Brantley about a return in 2020. The 33-year-old hit .309/.370/.497 with 27 home runs in 194 games after signing a two-year, $32 million deal with Houston before the 2019 season. He hit .300/.364/.476 with five home runs and 22 RBI in 170 at-bats during the […]

Astros Showing Strong Interest In Jackie Bradley Jr.

The Boston Red Sox have approached free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. about returning in 2020 and beyond, according to a source familiar with the situation. However, the Houston Astros are also showing strong interest, as well as an American League Central team. MLB Trade Rumors has predicted that Bradley will receive a two-year, $16 million […]

2021 First Look Fantasy Values: Outfielders

The baseball offseason may officially begin with the end of the World Series but the projections offseason began last Thursday night with the release of the first Steamer projections for 2021. Created and maintained by mathematics teacher Jared Cross and his former students, Steamer remains the industry standard for non-aggregated projection systems, as well as […]

Brodie Van Wagenen Leaving Mets

New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and much of the team's front office are leaving the team after hedge-fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the franchise on Friday. Special assistant to the GM Omar Minaya, assistant GMs Allard Baird and Adam Guttridge and executive director of player development Jared […]

Red Sox Bring Back Alex Cora As Manager

The Boston Red Sox rehired former manager Alex Cora on Friday, according to a source. Cora helped lead the team to a World Series title in 2018 but mutually agreed to part ways before the 2020 season due to his involvement in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He was suspended for one season for his role […]

Jose Abreu Leads Way For White Sox Silver Slugger Winners

Three Chicago White Sox hitters were awarded Silver Sluggers on Thursday in the American League, including first baseman Jose Abreu, shortstop Tim Anderson and left fielder Eloy Jimenez. Abreu won the award for the third time after he hit .317 with 19 home runs and 60 RBI in the shortened 2020 season. Anderson and Jimenez […]

Ronald Acuna Jr., Freddie Freeman Win Silver Sluggers

Atlanta Braves outfielders Ronald Acuna Jr. and Marcell Ozuna, first baseman Freddie Freeman and catcher Travis d'Arnaud all won Silver Slugger Awards on Thursday. The rest of the National League Silver Sluggers included San Francisco Giants second baseman Donovan Solano, San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Washington Nationals outfielder […]

Marcell Ozuna's Free-Agent Stock Rising

Free-agent outfielder Marcell Ozuna's stock on the open market is rising because of his success against the tough pitching he faced in the playoffs this year. Ozuna had two underwhelming seasons in St. Louis (107 OPS+), but he re-established his market value by nearly winning the National League Triple Crown in 2020 after leading the […]

George Springer To Land In Boston?

Former Boston Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. is a free agent. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman speculates that the Red Sox will go after free-agent outfielder George Springer to replace Bradley in center field. Springer, who played his college ball at the University of Connecticut, is the highest-profile free-agent hitter on the market […]

Red Sox Meet With Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox met with former manager Alex Cora in Puerto Rico last week as they continue to search for their next manager, according to a source. Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom and general manager Brian O'Halloran met with Cora, who mutually parted ways with Boston in January due to his involvement in the […]

Nolan Arenado Headlines NL Gold Glove Winners

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado was awarded his eighth Gold Glove award on Tuesday in as many seasons. His 15 defensive runs saved this year were three more than any player at the hot corner. Arenado's streak is the second-longest to start a career in MLB history, behind Ichiro Suzuki's 10. It's the third-longest […]

Alex Gordon Wins Eighth Gold Glove In Final Season

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, who announced his retirement at the end of the 2020 season, won his eighth and final Gold Glove award on Tuesday. The 36-year-old finished off his career by winning a Gold Glove in four straight seasons. The other American League winners included Seattle Mariners first baseman Evan White, Cleveland […]