White Sox Reportedly Re-Sign Leury Garcia

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly re-signing Leury Garcia, according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Per Heyman's tweet, it's a three-year deal for the 30-year-old. In 474 plate appearances last season, Garcia hit .267 with a .335 on-base percentage, five home runs, and six stolen bases. He played all over the field […]

Rockies Reportedly Interested in Trevor Story Reunion

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Colorado Rockies reportedly "would like to try to bring back Trevor Story." One of the offseason's best available free-agent position players, Story spent the first six years of his career in Colorado. A career .272 hitter with a lifetime 112 wRC+, Story hit .251 with […]

Tigers Reportedly Sign Javier Baez

According to a tweet from The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold, the Detroit Tigers have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent shortstop Javier Baez. Per Petzold, it'll be a six-year, $140 million deal for the 28-year-old. Baez hit .265 with a .319 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and 18 stolen bases in 547 plate […]

Corey Seager Goes To Rangers On 10-Year Deal

The Texas Rangers agreed to sign free-agent shortstop Corey Seager for 10 years and $325 million dollars. The massive contract includes a $5 million signing bonus, a limited trade clause and no opt outs. It comes just a day after Texas landed middle infielder Marcus Semien for seven years and $175 million. Semien will presumably […]

Rangers Interested In Another Shortstop

After signing infielder Marcus Semien to a seven-year deal on Sunday, the Texas Rangers remain in on another shortstop, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Javier Baez, Corey Seager, Trevor Story, and Carlos Correa are the big-name free agent shortstops still available. If they do ink another infielder, it's possible to have Semien play […]

Marcus Semien Inks Seven-Year Deal With Texas

Free-agent middle infielder Marcus Semien has signed with the Texas Rangers for seven years and $175 million, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Semien is coming off a season in which he finished third in the American League MVP race after slashing .265/.334/.538 with 45 home runs, 15 steals, 102 RBI and 115 runs scored […]

ADP Showdown: Byron Buxton vs Adalberto Mondesi

One of the hardest things to do in fantasy baseball for players and contributors alike is to project playing time. Games played, plate appearances, and at-bats are the basis on which we project hits, home runs, walks, and all the various counting stats that make up various fantasy baseball formats. It is where rate stats […]

Tigers In Talks With Javier Baez

The Detroit Tigers have been in discussions with free-agent shortstop Javier Baez, according to sources. The Tigers are currently focused on Baez after previously talking with both Carlos Correa and Marcus Semien. Baez could be a fallback option for the Tigers if Correa's price tag is too rich for their taste. But one thing is […]

2022 Fantasy Breakout Candidates - NL East

One of the keys to a successful fantasy baseball draft, and a subsequently successful season, is finding players who outperform their draft position. By and large, you’re more likely to find those types of players later in drafts. Sure, you’ll find those relatively early-round players who perform at an elite level – think Max Muncy or […]

Wander Franco Signs Record 12-Year Extension With Rays

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco signed a 12-year, $223 million contract extension with the team on Tuesday. Franco won't turn 21 years old until next March. He's that good, folks. This massive deal is the biggest for a player that has yet to play a full season in the big leagues, beating Ronald Acuna […]

Rays, Wander Franco Close To Long-Term Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and shortstop Wander Franco are moving close to a long-term deal. The details of the deal still need to be worked out after Thanksgiving, but this deal is expected to be for more than 10 years with a guarantee close to $200 million. It will be a massive deal for a […]

Angels Trade For Tyler Wade

The Los Angeles Angels acquired utility man Tyler Wade from the New York Yankees Monday, per a Yankees team announcement. The Yankees will receive either cash or a player to be named later in the swap, and the Angels announced that they have designated utility man Kean Wong for assignment in a corresponding move. The […]

Dodgers Only Interested In Corey Seager Among Top Shortstops

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making an effort to try to bring free agent shortstop Corey Seager back into the fold for 2022, but they have not expressed any serious interest in the other top available shortstops. With Trea Turner on the roster, Los Angeles is prepared to roll with one of those two at […]

Red Sox Exercise Alex Cora's Contract Options

The Boston Red Sox exercised manager Alex Cora's contract options for the 2023 and 2024 seasons on Monday. The 46-year-old skipper is 284-202 (.584) in three seasons at the helm in Boston and led the team to winning records in 2018 (108-54), 2019 (84-78) and 2021 (92-70). He has also won two World Series titles […]

Astros Interested In Signing A Top Shortstop

The Houston Astros are in the market for one of the top free-agent shortstops, according to Buster Olney of ESPN. With Carlos Correa hitting the open market, the Astros have a major hole at the position, but there are a lot of big-name free-agent shortstops this offseason. Trevor Story, Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Javier Baez […]

Minnesota Twins Shake Up 40-Man Roster

The Minnesota Twins made a number of changes to their 40-man roster Friday, outrighting pitcher Devin Smeltzer and outfielder Kyle Garlick off the roster and designating utility man Willians Astudillo and pitcher Charlie Barnes for assignment. In a corresponding move, they selected pitchers Blayne Enlow, Cole Sands, Chris Vallimont, and Josh Winder, and infielders Royce […]

Mets Add Four to 40-Man Roster

The New York Mets added four players to the 40-man roster Friday, protecting shortstop Ronny Mauricio, third baseman Mark Vientos, and pitchers Jose Butto and Adam Oller from the Rule 5 draft. Mauricio and Vientos are each notable prospects, but Mauricio's future with the club is in question with Francisco Lindor entrenched at shortstop for […]

Tigers Considering Javier Baez, Marcus Semien

With free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa's price tag potentially too steep for the Detroit Tigers, they are "considering" Javier Baez and Marcus Semien for the position. The Tigers have multiple needs this year and won't spend $300 million on any one player like Correa. Detroit is transitioning from a rebuild to a team ready to contend, […]

Carlos Correa Too Expensive For Tigers?

According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Tigers love Carlos Correa. However, Heyman also states that he's "heard from Tigers people who insist they will not spend $300M on any one player due to multiple needs." The insider also mentions that Detroit is reportedly "considering" both Marcus Semien and Javier Baez. Correa […]

Tyler Wade Designated For Assignment

Infielder/outfielder Tyler Wade was designated for assignment on Friday by the New York Yankees as part of a series of transactions that saw a number of prospects added to the team's 40-man roster. Wade hit .268 in 145 plate appearances for New York last season, and while he didn't hit for much power with a […]

Jeter Downs Added To Red Sox's 40-Man Roster

The Boston Red Sox reportedly added infield prospect Jeter Downs to the team's 40-man roster on Friday, per The Athletic's Chad Jennings. Acquired in the Mookie Betts trade along with outfielder Alex Verdugo and catcher Connor Wong, Downs hit .190 with a .272 on-base percentage, 14 home runs and 18 stolen bases in 405 plate […]

Niko Goodrum Elects Free Agency

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum is now a free agent. The versatile Goodrum was placed on waivers by the club, and elected to hit the open market rather than accept a minor-league assignment. Goodrum has been relevant for fantasy managers on a sporadic basis over the past three seasons, mostly for his multiple positional […]

Red Sox An Option For Chris Taylor?

The Boston Red Sox could be a player for free-agent infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor after they had success with the signing of another versatile ex-Los Angeles Dodger in Enrique Hernandez. The Red Sox covet versatility in their position players, and Taylor certainly fits that bill, as he's able to play any outfield spot as well as […]

Trevor Story Meets With Rangers

Free agent shortstop Trevor Story met with the Texas Rangers Tueday, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Story is a Dallas-area native, which could make for a strong fit. While incumbent shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa remains with the club, there are plenty of question marks around the infield which Story would certainly help […]

Rays Offer Wander Franco Massive Extension

The Tampa Bay Rays have reportedly made shortstop Wander Franco a massive extension offer. The contract the team has proposed is said to be worth between $150 and $200 million dollars over the course of at least 10 seasons. In just over two months and 308 plate appearances in the major leagues, Franco has slashed […]

Bryson Stott - Prospects to Know for 2022

In 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies made UNLV shortstop Bryson Stott their first-round selection in the MLB draft. Stott recently turned 24-years-old, and Philly GM Dave Dombrowski has gone on the record that the team expects him to compete for the starting shortstop job in spring training this year. There's a lot to like in Stott's […]

Ryan McMahon An Option At Shortstop

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon appeared at three infield positions in 2021, playing stellar defense at first, second, and third base, but he might be tasked with playing shortstop in 2022. With Trevor Story's departure from the club a foregone conclusion, sliding McMahon over is one of several options the Rockies are considering. The 26-year-old […]

Trevor Story To Reject Qualifying Offer

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is expected to reject the qualifying offer and become a free agent Wednesday. He will hit the open market for the first time after being drafted into the Rockies organization in 2011. Over six big-league seasons, Story has slashed .272/.340/.523 with 158 homers and 100 steals in 745 games. He […]

Red Sox Showing Interest In Javier Baez

The Boston Red Sox are among many teams showing interest in free-agent middle infielder Javier Baez after he finished strong with the New York Mets in 2021. Xander Bogaerts is entrenched as Boston's starting shortstop, but his defense has been a weak spot. Bogaerts also has the option of opting out of his contract after […]

Carlos Correa Officially Declines Qualifying Offer

Star free-agent shortstop Carlos Correa officially declined the Houston Astros' one-year, $18.4 million qualifying offer on Monday. This comes as no surprise, as Correa is at the top of the prized free-agent shortstop market this offseason. The 27-year-old will be highly sought after, perhaps primarily by the New York Yankees, and is unlikely to return […]