Nov
26
Diamondbacks trade for Eugenio Suarez
The Arizona Diamondbacks fell short of a World Series title during the 2023 Major League Baseball season. But with the 2024 season still four months away, the defending National League champions are already gearing up for next year by trading for third baseman Eugenio "Geno" Suarez.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
26
Cardinals beef up pitching rotation by signing Lynn, Gibson
The St. Louis Cardinals finished the 2023 Major League Baseball season with a 71-91 record, putting them out of playoff contention. They are trying to avoid another disappointing finish by signing pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson to one-year deals.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
22
AL MVP list highlights roster-building's importance
Shohei Ohtani’s recent American League Most Valuable Player Award gives the Los Angeles Angels five MVP wins in the last ten Major League Baseball seasons. However, having the league’s best player doesn’t necessarily correlate to team success.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
21
Yoshinobu Yamamoto posted for MLB free agency
While the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes will be a highly anticipated story, another Japanese baseball player will ablaze the 2024 Major League Baseball free agency. Teams have been notified that Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially a free agent, opening his 45-day posting window.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
20
Aaron Nola stays with Phillies on a seven-year, $172 million deal
Aaron Nola decided to remain with the squad that selected him in the first round of the 2014 Major League Baseball amateur draft. The right-handed pitcher and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a seven-year contract extension worth $172 million.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
17
Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr. win 2023 MLB MVP honors
The Baseball Writers Association of America didn’t have a hard time selecting the American League and National League Most Valuable Players for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. After all was said and done, they chose both Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. as unanimous MVPs.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
16
Ohtani, Bellinger, five others turn down $20 million qualifying offers
Shohei Ohtani and Cody Bellinger are just two of the seven free agents who turned down the $20.325 million qualifying offer from their former teams. Doing so makes them free agents.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
15
Gerrit Cole, Blake Snell win 2023 Cy Young Award
The Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) bestowed the 2023 Cy Young Award to Gerrit Cole for the American League and Blake Snell for the National League.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
14
Padres owner Peter Seidler passes away
The San Diego Padres have announced the passing of team chairman and owner Peter Seidler at age 63. In an official statement, Padres CEO Erik Gruepner said:
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
13
Carroll, Henderson are 2023 MLB ROY winners
The coronation of Gunnar Henderson and Corbin Caroll as 2023 Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Year was a mere formality. They were the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues by a mile, as reflected by the unanimous votes they received.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
10
Ohtani, Seager, Harper, Acuna Jr. headline 2023 Silver Slugger awardees
Major League Baseball continues to reveal its end-of-season awards for the 2023 season. This time, they announced the Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award winners as voted upon by managers and coaches.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
9
Gallen, Snell, Webb are 2023 NL Cy Young Award Finalists
The Baseball Writers Association of America has identified Zac Gallen, Blake Snell, and Logan Webb as the 2023 National League Cy Young Award finalists. The winner will be announced next week.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
8
Cole, Gausman, Gray are 2023 AL Cy Young Award Finalists
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America has announced the finalists for some individual awards for the 2023 Major League Baseball season. For this year’s American League Cy Young awardee, they have chosen Gerrit Cole, Kevin Gausman, and Sonny Gray as finalists.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
7
Where will Shohei Ohtani play next?
The 2023 MLB season ended with the Texas Rangers winning their first World Series title. However, baseball never stops, even in the offseason, especially after free agency has started. As players with expired contracts can test the waters, Shohei Ohtani’s destination will be highly anticipated.
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index
Nov
6
Three Rangers starters are Gold Glove winners
Offense is what baseball fans first think about the Texas Rangers’ path to the franchise’s first World Series title. After all, they had hitters like Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, and Marcus… More Semien, who crushed balls out of the ballpark. Garcia did most of his damage in the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. Less
Source: Fantasy Baseball Index