Yankees Complete Trade To Acquire Juan Soto, Trent Grisham

The New York Yankees have completed a blockbuster trade on Wednesday night to acquire outfielders Juan Soto and Trent Grisham from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitchers Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, and Randy Vasquez, and catcher Kyle Higashioka. The 25-year-old left-handed-hitting Soto will head to the Bronx and join slugger […]

Trent Grisham Expected To Be Shipped To Yankees

Only medicals and minor details remain as the New York Yankees look to acquire outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres, and a deal is expected to be done fairly soon. Once the deal is complete, the Yankees will also receive outfielder Trent Grisham to back up their revamped started outfield of Soto, Aaron […]

Jake Cronenworth Another Trade Candidate For Padres

The San Diego Padres are getting close to trading superstar outfielder Juan Soto to the New York Yankees, but infielder Jake Cronenworth is another trade candidate for the Padres this offseason. His seven-year, $80 million contract extension starts in 2024. However, Cronenworth has an eight-team no-trade clause that kicked in this offseason, which could make […]

Juan Soto To Yankees "Close To Being Finalized"

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto being traded to the New York Yankees is now "close to being finalized," according to a source. If a blockbuster deal is completed, pitchers Michael King and Drew Thorpe, along with additional pieces, will head back to the Padres. Soto has been New York's top priority this offseason as […]

Red Sox Going After Seth Lugo

The Boston Red Sox are stepping up their efforts on free-agent right-hander Seth Lugo, although four or five other teams, including the Atlanta Braves, are interested in his services as well. The Red Sox are expected to make an offer to Lugo at some point as they look to boost their starting rotation this offseason. […]

Padres Interested In Corbin Burnes

The San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in acquiring right-hander Corbin Burnes from the Milwaukee Brewers. Adding pitching is one of the Padres' top priorities of the offseason with the team moving on from Nick Martinez, Michael Wacha, Seth Lugo and National League Cy Young winner Blake Snell. Burnes won the 2021 NL Cy Young. […]

Blue Jays The Favorites To Land Juan Soto

The Toronto Blue Jays have intensified their talks with the San Diego Padres for outfielder Juan Soto and are now considered the favorites to trade for him this offseason, perhaps this week in Tennessee at the winter meetings. Negotiations between the Padres and New York Yankees have stalled due to the prospects package the Padres […]

Blue Jays Are Realistic Suitors For Juan Soto

As of Friday, the San Diego Padres and New York Yankees were far apart on a deal for outfielder Juan Soto, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays are one of several teams talking to the Padres about Soto, and they would be an ideal fit if they fail to […]

Nick Martinez Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Reds

Free-agent right-hander Nick Martinez and the Cincinnati Reds are in agreement on a two-year, $26 million deal on Thursday that includes an opt-out clause after the first year, according to sources. The 33-year-old opted out of the last two years and $16 million of his deal with the San Diego Padres this offseason to reach […]

Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up: Fallers (Kevin Parada, Max Muncy, Carson Williams, Jake Eder)

Every year since 1992, each MLB team sends a handful of prospects to the desert to compete in the Arizona Fall League. Players are sent here to get additional reps as a hitter or as a pitcher in order to further prepare them to make the leap to the major leagues or to get some […]

Yankees The Best Fit For Juan Soto?

It seems increasingly likely that the San Diego Padres will trade All-Star outfielder Juan Soto this winter, and MLB.com's Mike Petriello believes the New York Yankees are the best fit. He also lists the Blue Jays, Giants, Cubs and Mets as solid fits for the left-handed slugger. Yankee Stadium is clearly built for left-handed hitters, […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Arizona Fall League Wrap-Up for Jakob Marsee, Liam Hicks, Carson Spiers, more

That's a wrap! Congratulations to the Surprise Saguaros on their second consecutive Arizona Fall League (AFL) Championship, downing the Peoria Javelinas 6-5 in the final contest thanks to a four-run outburst in the fifth inning. Now that the final out has been recorded, we can take a look back at individual player performances to see […]

Juan Soto "Almost Certain To Be Traded"

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported Tuesday that San Diego Padres superstar outfielder Juan Soto is "almost certain to be traded" this offseason. Rosenthal cited the team's current payroll issues and lack of pitching as reasons for a trade. The 25-year-old is entering his final year of team control and is projected to make $33 million […]

Mariners Sign Rangel Ravelo To Minors Deal

The Seattle Mariners have agreed on a minor-league deal with first baseman Rangel Ravelo on Sunday. It's fair if baseball fans don't know his name as Ravelo hasn't played in the MLB since the 2020 season with the St. Louis Cardinals. After that, Ravelo went to Japan in order to reestablish his value. He signed […]

Blake Snell, Seattle Mariners Rumors Fly After Visit To Seahawks Game

A visit to Seattle as the special guest of the Seattle Seahawks has spiked rumors that the lefty starter and the Seattle Mariners could have mutual interest. Snell, a native of Washington that graduated from Seattle suburb Shoreline before being a first-round draft pick by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011. He spent his first […]

Fantasy Baseball Top 100 Prospects for 2024 First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD)

This year's draft has one of the most talented player groups in many years, and this offseason looks to have multiple major players come over from Japan and Korea. As a result, this year's first-year player drafts (FYPDs) in dynasty leagues will be some of the most interesting in many years. It's rare to have […]

Yankees Interested In Juan Soto, Jung-Hoo Lee

The New York Yankees are interested in trading for San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto and they have also inquired about Korean outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee, a two-way center fielder who is only 24 years old. However, Lee already has 20 teams after him despite not being posted by his Korean team yet. The Yankees like […]

Padres Hire Mike Shildt As Next Manager

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that they have hired Mike Shildt to a two-year contract as their new manager. He will be replacing Bob Melvin, who departed this offseason to manage the division-rival San Francisco Giants. The 55-year-old Shildt served as a senior adviser for the Padres after the St. Louis Cardinals surprisingly […]

Rangers The Heavy Favorite To Sign Josh Hader

The Texas Rangers are considered the heavy favorites to sign free-agent closer Josh Hader this offseason. The Philadelphia Phillies have shown little appetite for Hader, which should especially be true after they signed re-signed right-hander Aaron Nola to a big long-term deal on Sunday. The Rangers are looking to upgrade the back end of their […]

Blake Snell Could Wait To Sign This Offseason

Free-agent starting pitchers Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery and Sonny Gray could wait for Japanese starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto to set this winter's pitching market with a deal expected by many to blow past the $200 million mark. "I think the big dominoes need to fall," a National League executive said. This year's free-agent market is particularly […]

Top 250 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Rankings (November 2023 Update)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the November update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. We've now entered the "dead" time of the season as far as major impact to lists is concerned. The players still playing in the Arizona Fall League and winter leagues can impact their views, but […]

Jared Koenig Signs Minor League Contract With Milwaukee

Former Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jared Koenig has signed a minor-league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, which includes an invitation to spring training. The 29-year-old left-hander posted a 3.81 ERA, 1.695 WHIP, and 70:29 K/BB ratio over 59 innings between Double-A and Triple-A last season and will provide some organizational depth for Milwaukee. He worked […]

Scott Barlow Headed To Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired relief pitcher Scott Barlow from the San Diego Padres on Friday. The Padres will receive right-hander Enyel De Los Santos as the return for Barlow. It's a bit surprising to see the Padres give up on Barlow this quickly. It's worth noting that Barlow is due close to $7 million […]

Yovanny Cruz Signs Minor-League Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres signed right-hander Yovanny Cruz to a minor-league deal this week. Cruz spent the last five years in the minors with the Chicago Cubs but elected to become a free agent earlier this month. The 24-year-old has never pitched beyond High-A ball and has posted a 3.46 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with […]

Cal Mitchell Signs Minors Deal With Padres

The San Diego Padres signed free-agent outfielder Cal Mitchell to a minor-league deal on Wednesday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training next year, according to sources. The former second-round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates went to high school in San Diego and was also committed to the University of San Diego before he […]

Blake Snell Wins Second Cy Young Award

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell won the 2023 National League Cy Young award, becoming the seventh pitcher in MLB history to win a Cy Young in both leagues, joining Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, Gaylord Perry, Roy Halladay and Max Scherzer. It came at a great time, too, as Snell will be highly […]

Logan Gillaspie Claimed By Padres

The San Diego Padres have claimed pitcher Logan Gillaspie off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. The 26-year-old was claimed by Boston from the Baltimore Orioles in September but never made a big-league appearance with the club while tossing 4 1/3 scoreless frames for their Triple-A affiliate in Worcester. Gillaspie did make 11 appearances for […]

Padres Chairman/Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63

The San Diego Padres announced on Tuesday that chairman and owner Peter Seidler passed away at the age of 63. Seidler had elevated the Padres to national prominence with financial commitments in the hundreds of millions but didn't get to see the team win a World Series. He was a two-time cancer survivor and revealed […]

Rangers, Phillies Interested In Josh Hader

MLB Network insider Jon Morosi reported Monday that the Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies have emerged as the top candidates to sign free-agent relief pitcher Josh Hader. The left-hander is the clear top bullpen arm on the free-agent market this offseason, converting 33 of 38 save opportunities with a 1.28 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 36.8% […]

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 […]