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 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finishes Second In AL MVP Race

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finished second in the voting for American League Most Valuable Player, as MLB announced on Thursday. Shohei Ohtani won the award in a unanimous vote. While Guerrero Jr. did not receive a first-place vote, he did receive 29 of 30 available second-place selections, with the only remaining […]

Juan Soto Finishes Second In National League MVP Voting

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto finished second in the NL MVP voting, as MLB announced Thursday. Soto received six first-place votes, and former teammate Bryce Harper took home the award. Soto slashed .313/.465/.534 with 29 homers, nine steals, 111 runs scored, and 95 RBI in 647 plate appearances this season. He led the major leagues […]

Shohei Ohtani Named American League MVP

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named the 2021 Most Valuable Player of the American League Thursday after a historic season in which he made 23 starts on the mound, compiling a 9-2 record with a 3.18 ERA, a 1.09 WHIP, and 156 strikeouts in 130 1/3 innings as well as […]

Bryce Harper Wins National League MVP

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Thursday. Harper received 17 first-place votes, finishing ahead of Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. in second and third, respectively. Harper slashed .309/.429/.615 with 35 homers, 13 steals, 101 runs, and 84 RBI in 588 plate appearances this season, almost […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Elias Diaz Signs Extension With Rockies

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz signed a three-year extension with the on Rockies on Thursday that will tie him to the club through the 2024 season. The $14.5 million deal covers his final year of arbitration and his first two years of free agency. The 31-year-old Diaz, who has been with Colorado for two seasons, […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM

Offseason time...do you know who to hold in keeper leagues? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday November 18th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]

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 […]

Raisel Iglesias To Reject Qualifying Offer

Free-agent relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias is expected to turn down the $18.4 million qualifying offer extended to him by the Los Angeles Angels and instead take his chances on the open market. This decision does not come as a surprise, as the 31-year-old performed very well in 2021, posting a 2.57 ERA and 0.93 WHIP […]

Billy Eppler To Be General Manager Of The Mets

Billy Eppler and the New York Mets are in the final stages of negotiations on a contract that would make him the new general manager of the team. The deal, reported to be for four years, is expected to be announced on Friday. Eppler previously held the same position for the Los Angeles Angels, though […]

Ryan Zimmerman Intends To Play In 2022

Free-agent first baseman Ryan Zimmerman made a radio appearance Wednesday morning in which he stated, "I still definitely am planning on playing, but we'll see what happens. No decisions either way yet." Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has made it clear on multiple occasions that the decision to return is entirely up to Zimmerman, […]

Justin Verlander Could Choose New Team This Week

Free-agent starting pitcher Justin Verlander could choose his new team within the week, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Verlander reportedly has both one-year and multi-year offers on the table. Teams that have expressed interest include the Braves, the Blue Jays, the Yankees and the White Sox, though it is expected that many more […]

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 […]

Yankees Inquire About A's Matt Olson

The New York Yankees have reportedly discussed the idea of trading for first baseman Matt Olson of the Oakland Athletics, though talks have not progressed to the point of determining what the player compensation would be in such a deal. Olson enjoyed an outstanding season in 2021, slashing .271/.371/.540 with 39 homers, four steals, 101 […]

Freddie Freeman Negotiations Center On Sixth Year

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman continues to negotiate with the club about a return, and the discussions are now centered on the question of whether the team is willing to offer the franchise icon a sixth season. The 2020 National League MVP would be 37 at the end of such a contract. It's long […]

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 […]

Kevin Cash Named AL Manager Of The Year Again

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash took home the American League Manager of the Year Award Tuesday. He received 19 first-place votes, finishing ahead of Seattle's Scott Servais and Houston's Dusty Baker. Cash has now won the award in consecutive seasons, becoming the first manager since Bobby Cox in 2004 and 2005 to accomplish the […]

Gabe Kapler Named NL Manager Of The Year

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler was announced as the National League's Manager of the Year Tuesday. Milwaukee's Craig Counsell and St. Louis's Mike Shildt finished second and third. Kapler led San Francisco to the best record in the majors this season, and his 107 wins were the highest in franchise history, considerably better than […]

Live Chat Fantasy Baseball Q&A @ 12PM

Offseason time...do you know who to hold in keeper leagues? RotoBaller's Doug Goldring (@DougGoldring) will be hosting a Live Q&A chat session on Thursday November 11th at 12:00 pm noon ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy baseball questions answered, or just stick around for some MLB talk! All throughout the MLB […]

Angels Add Andrew Velazquez and Brendon Davis To 40-Man

The Los Angeles Angels made two additions to their 40-man roster Friday, claiming infielder Andrew Velazquez from the Yankees and selecting homegrown infielder Brendon Davis. The move prevents Davis from opting for minor-league free agency. While neither is expected to have a fantasy impact in 2022, each has some pedigree. Velazquez stole four bases in […]

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 […]

Jakob Junis Elects Free Agency

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis has elected free agency. The 29-year-old Junis appeared as both a starter and a reliever this season, recording a 2-4 record with a 5.26 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in six starts and 16 appearances. He struck out 41 batters in 39 1/3 innings. Should Junis leave Kansas City, […]

Pirates Outright Seven In Flurry Of Moves

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a flurry of moves Saturday, outrighting pitchers Chase De Jong, Enyel De Los Santos, Kyle Keller, Connor Overton, Chasen Shreve, and Shea Spitzbarth as well as infielder Wilmer Difo off the 40-man roster. Shreve elected free agency. In corresponding moves, the team added Steven Brault, Blake Cederlind, Dillon Peters, Jose Soriano, […]

Dodgers Decline Option On Joe Kelly

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) will head to free agency after the team declined his option Saturday. Kelly would have made $12 million dollars on the option, and he will instead receive a $4 million dollar buyout. This decision could largely be influenced by Kelly's injury status, but recent reports suggest he […]

Ronald Guzman Declares Free Agency

Texas Rangers first baseman Ronald Guzman has declared free agency after being outrighted off the roster on Friday. First baseman Curtis Terry, infielder Anderson Tejeda, and relief pitcher Matt Bush were also dropped from the roster and are eligible to declare free agency. Guzman only registered 16 at-bats in the 2021 season, totaling one hit, […]

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 […]

Hunter Harvey Claimed Off Waivers By Giants

The San Francisco Giants have claimed relief pitcher Hunter Harvey off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. The oft-injured right-hander was Baltimore's top pick in the 2013 draft. Harvey has appeared in 23 career major-league games, recording a 1-2 record with a 3.42 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts in 23 2/3 innings. While Harvey was […]