Baseball News
Tigers considering six-man rotation, GM says
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 01:25
The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal schedule with a pitching staff that will likely include some of the team's top prospects.
Brewers bringing back LHP Anderson, per source
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 01:24
Left-hander Brett Anderson and the Brewers are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Fantasy baseball: Look to these pitchers for a boost in points leagues
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 00:27
Some pitchers should be viewed differently in points leagues than in roto and category leagues. AJ Mass looks at the ones who fit that description heading into 2021.
Yankees' Gary Sanchez will have his second chance in 2021; Gerrit Cole will pitch to struggling catcher again in spring training
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2021 23:02
Gary Sanchez's second chance in 2021 will include another try with ace Gerrit Cole.
Two Diamondbacks players test positive for virus
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 22:18
Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said catcher Stephen Vogt and pitching prospect Luis Frias tested positive for the coronavirus and didn't start practice Wednesday.
Yankees spring training looks (and feels) much different in 2021 amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2021 21:31Yankees name Clint Frazier new starting left fielder, don't totally shut door on possible Brett Gardner return for 2021 season
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2021 20:31Twins coach Bell takes leave for kidney cancer
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 20:22
Mike Bell, bench coach for the Minnesota Twins, is taking an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.
Yankees spring non-roster invitees include 2020 pick Austin Wells
NY Daily News - 17 Feb 2021 18:53
It's unusual for a player with no professional experience to get an invite to spring training, but then again these are unusual times.
Rays trade Curtiss to Marlins, get P's from BoSox
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 18:09
The Rays traded reliever John Curtiss to the Marlins on Wednesday and also acquired pitchers Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs in another deal with the Red Sox.
Fantasy baseball projections: How much weight should you give humidors and ballpark dimensions?
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 18:02
Todd Zola explains the impact humidors, altered field dimensions and new venues affected his 2021 fantasy baseball projections -- and how it could affect your drafts.
Fantasy baseball: Cockcroft's dynasty stock watch
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 17:55
Having updated his fantasy baseball dynasty rankings for 2021, Tristan H. Cockcroft goes over the notable players who are making their debut or seeing large moves, either up or down.
Jeff Passan's spring training preview: 20 questions as countdown to Opening Day begins
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 16:35
How will MLB's return to normalcy take shape? Who are the top teams and breakout players to watch? Here's what to know as pitchers and catchers officially report.
Fantasy baseball rankings for 2021 points leagues
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 00:47
AJ Mass' rankings for points leagues for the 2021 fantasy baseball season
Fantasy baseball: Draft these hitters at your own risk in points leagues
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 00:27
It's easy to draft on name value alone, but AJ Mass lists some big names who make for risky draft picks in points leagues this season.
Fantasy baseball projections: How the sausage gets made
ESPN - 17 Feb 2021 00:23
Todd Zola discusses how he factored an unusual 2020 season into his projections of what should be an unusual season in 2021.