Mickey Moniak A Possibility For Job In Center Field

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak shouldn't be ruled out for the starting job in center field with manager Joe Girardi saying, "I think if you're in camp, you're in the mix," according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. The starting center field job in Philadelphia is wide open with Adam Haseley, Roman Quinn, Scott Kingery, and even […]

Aaron Nola Aiming For 200 Innings This Season

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola expects to pitch on normal rest this season and wants to make 33-plus starts. Nola said he's preparing his body for a typical workload which he defined as, "Get past the 200-inning mark and 30 starts," according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. That's a lofty goal coming off the pandemic-shortened […]

Zack Wheeler Feels Good After Fingernail Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler said he feels 100 percent healthy after throwing bullpen sessions in Spring Training. Wheeler ripped a fingernail on his pitching hand last September that caused him to miss a start. This is the second time in his career Wheeler had this surgery and said it is not affecting him […]

Didi Gregorius Expected In Camp On Friday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius is expected to report to camp on Friday, according to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gregorius has been out due to visa issues, but manager Joe Girardi said this shouldn't affect his ability to be ready for the season. Gregorius had a solid first year in Philadelphia slashing .284/.339/.488 […]

Phillies Have Expressed Interest In Jake Odorizzi

The Philadelphia Phillies have checked in on free-agent starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The Angels, Red Sox, and others are also reportedly in the mix to sign the veteran righty. Injuries limited Odorizzi to 36 2/3 lackluster innings last season, but he was an All-Star in 2019 and still […]

Rhys Hoskins Medically Cleared For All Spring Training Activity

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (elbow) has been medically cleared for all baseball activity following offseason elbow surgery. Hoskins was expected to be back for Opening Day, but it's good news he was able to participate in the team's first full-squad workout. Hoskins was one of the hottest hitters in baseball when the injury […]

Phillies Are Still Hopeful For Scott Kingery

Philadelphia Phillies utility man Scott Kingery has had anything but a normal start to his big-league career. The former top prospect signed a six-year, $28 million contract before playing an MLB game and has been largely disappointing in three years since making the Phillies. Last season, Kingery was to abandon his super-utility role and settle […]

Sean Murphy Reports To A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (lung) reported to camp with the rest of the pitchers and catchers. Murphy, who had offseason surgery to repair a collapsed lung, told manager Bob Melvin, "I feel great right now," and is expected to be back by Opening Day. Melvin told reporters last week the hope is Murphy can […]

Mitch Moreland Signs One-Year Deal With Oakland

The Oakland Athletics and first baseman Mitch Moreland agreed to a one-year Major League contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Moreland adds a left-handed bat to a largely right-handed A's lineup and figures to get most of his at-bats as a designated hitter while also filling in occasionally for Matt Olson at first base. […]

Trevor Rosenthal Agrees To One-Year Deal With A's

The Oakland Athletics and relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal are in agreement on a one-year, $11 million contract, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Rosenthal figures to slot into the closer role after Liam Hendriks departed Oakland in free agency. Rosenthal was superb last season, converting 11 of 12 save chances with a 1.90 ERA […]

Frankie Montas Not At Camp Due To COVID-19

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas did not report to A's camp after he tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, Montas tested positive seven days ago and will report to camp once he clears the league's safety protocols. The right-hander flopped to a 5.60 ERA last season, but his 4.40 SIERA suggests he was […]

Sean Murphy Expected Back For Opening Day After Lung Surgery

Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (lung) did not report to camp as he recovers from offseason surgery due to a collapsed lung. Manager Bob Melvin said the surgery was at least a couple of weeks ago, and that Murphy should be back for Opening Day. The hope is for Murphy to return during camp and […]

Tony Watson Signs With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and relief pitcher Tony Watson agreed to a minor league contract with an invite to Spring Training, according to Todd Zolecki. Watson pitched well last season allowing a 2.50 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP with the Giants, albeit in only 18 innings. He has some experience as a closer when he racked […]

Jeff Mathis Agrees To Minor League Contract With Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies and catcher Jeff Mathis have agreed to a minor league contract worth $1.8 million if he makes the Major League club. Mathis will be 38-years-old in March and is only hanging onto his baseball career thanks to his defensive abilities. He's a career .194 hitter and was actually worse than that in […]

Sergio Romo Signs With A's

The Oakland Athletics and relief pitcher Sergio Romo agreed to a one-year, $2.55 million contract pending a physical. The veteran right-hander will be 38-years-old on Opening Day but has been a solid relief option in recent years. Romo converted five saves in six chances last season with Minnesota and had 25 and 20 saves respectively […]

Collin McHugh Signs One-Year Deal With Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Collin McHugh agreed to a one-year contract pending a physical. McHugh opted-out of the 2020 season as his elbow was not responding to offseason surgery as well as he'd hoped. Elbow injuries are always concerning, but if McHugh is back to full health he could be a sneaky-asset for […]

Rays Add Veteran Rich Hill On One-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Rich Hill agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract, according to ESPN. The 40-year-old Hill has played for nine teams across 16 Major League seasons and will add pitching depth to a Rays team that lost Charlie Morton and Blake Snell this offseason. The left-hander will fill-out the back […]

Jed Lowrie Inks Contract With A's

The Oakland Athletics and infielder Jed Lowrie agreed to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. If Lowrie makes the team, it will be his third stint with Oakland after playing with the A's from 2013-14 and 2016-18. Lowrie has thrived at different times with the A's including setting the franchise-record with […]

Zach Eflin (SP, PHI) - 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers

Welcome back to RotoBaller's 2021 draft sleepers series. Here we'll take a look at one of my favorite breakout picks, Phillies starter Zach Eflin. Eflin elevated his game to new heights last year. The right-hander had his best season in the majors posting a 3.97 ERA, 3.50 SIERA, 1.27 WHIP, and a 10.2 SwStr% in […]

Mike Fiers Returns To Athletics On One-Year Deal

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Mike Fiers agreed to a one-year $3.5 million contract to return to the organization he called home for the past two seasons. Fiers has been a quality starter for the A's, but fantasy managers should be less bullish on the 35-year-old righty. His K-rate has dropped four years in a row […]

Rangers Acquire Designated Hitter Khris Davis From A's

The Texas Rangers traded for designated hitter Khris Davis from the A's in exchange for shortstop Elvis Andrus. Catcher Jonah Heim and minor league pitcher Dane Acker will also head to Texas while Oakland is acquiring catcher Aramis Garcia and cash to offset Andrus' salary. Davis was the toast of the analytics community after 2018 […]

Athletics Trade For Shortstop Elvis Andrus

The Oakland Athletics acquired shortstop Elvis Andrus from the Rangers in exchange for designated hitter Khris Davis. Catcher Jonah Heim and minor league pitcher Dane Acker will also head to Texas while Oakland is acquiring catcher Aramis Garcia and cash to offset Andrus' salary. Three weeks ago Texas announced Isiah Kiner-Falefa would take over at […]

Nick Allen A Dark-Horse Candidate For Vacant Shortstop Job

Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Nick Allen will report to Spring Training as a non-roster invitee. The No. 4 prospect in the A's system is a candidate to earn a starting role after shortstop Marcus Semien and second baseman Tommy La Stella departed Oakland. Allen has never played above High-A, so his chances of being on […]

Tyler Soderstrom Earns Non-Roster Invite To A's Camp

Oakland Athletics catcher Tyler Soderstrom was invited to big-league camp. The 19-year-old is unlikely to be called up to the majors this season after only getting a short look in 2020 while at the A's alternate site last season. However, the 2020 first-round pick is oozing with potential. He was named the Gatorade California Baseball […]

Josh Bell To Nationals - Fantasy Impact

The Washington Nationals were one of the bigger disappointments in baseball last season. Robbed of their World Series celebration with their fans, the Nats limped to a 26-34 record in the pandemic-shortened season, good for last in the NL East. The Nationals addressed one of their biggest weaknesses, however, by swinging a Christmas Eve trade […]

Terry McLaurin Records 75 Yards In Playoff Loss

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin caught six passes for 75 yards in a loss to Tampa Bay in the wild-card round. McLaurin was targeted seven times in the game as he has one of the most dependable workloads in football. The Ohio State Buckeye had just two games this season with under seven […]

Steven Sims Jr. Catches Touchdown In Playoff Loss

Washington Football Team wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. caught three of four targets for 33 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Buccaneers. Sims Jr. got lose on a corner route and made a beautiful catch near the sideline on a perfectly thrown ball from Taylor Heinicke. Despite the score on the national […]

Cam Sims Leads Washington In Receiving Versus Bucs

Washington Football Team wide receiver Cam Sims led Washington with seven catches for 104 yards in a loss to the Buccaneers in the wild-card round. Sims was targeted a season-high 13 times by Taylor Heinicke who started for Alex Smith (calf). Sims certainly made a name for himself on the playoff stage, but the 100-yard […]

Washington Defense Records Three Sacks In Playoff Loss

The Washington Football Team defense recorded three sacks, but couldn't slow down Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in a wild-card round loss. Tampa Bay had over 500 yards of total offense and put up 31 points, a number that could've easily been worse if not for a couple of goal-to-go stops to force field goal […]

J.D. McKissic Finds End Zone In Wild-Card Round

Washington Football Team running back J.D. McKissic rushed twice for five yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Buccaneers on Saturday. McKissic added eight yards on two catches in the passing game. McKissic was on the field a lot for Washington, but seemed to do more blocking than route running as the passing-down […]