There are closer situations that remain unsettled and reliever outcomes worth tracking this weekend before waiver runs transpire. Here are the pertinent details fantasy players should be closely mo…

Ranking Baseball's Top Relievers for 2025...PLUS a Bullpen Depth Chart!

A look at deep league news and notes from around the league including players to add for AL and NL only leagues and more.

The Marlins announced a series of roster moves today. Right-hander Edward Cabrera was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and catcher Rob Brantly was selected to the roster. In corresponding moves, catcher Nick Fortes was placed on the 10-day IL with a left oblique strain and righty Xzavion Curry was designated for assignment. More to…

A look at fantasy-relevant middle infielders in the NL Central -- and their backups. NL Central teams' middle infield depth charts

Read The Itch's thoughts on young players breaking through, featuring Zac Veen, Christian Franklin, Zebby Matthews, Nick Kurtz and more.

Here are three things for MLBTR readers to keep an eye out for today: 1. Lopez going under the knife: Last week, Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters (including Justin Toscano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) that right-hander Reynaldo Lopez’s arthroscopic shoulder surgery is scheduled for today. As noted by David O’Brien of The Athletic, the…

The Dodgers have placed left-hander Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder.  The placement is retroactive to April 3.  Right-hander Matt Sauer was called up from Triple-A to take Snell’s spot on the active roster. More to come….

Read about young players making gains, including Kyren Paris, Tim Tawa, Kyle Teel, Max Acosta, Luken Baker, Nick Kurtz, Edgar Quero and more.

Ranking Baseball's Top Relievers for 2025...PLUS a Bullpen Depth Chart!

A look at some deep league news and notes as well as players you can add to help your deep league, AL & NL only teams, including Gavin Sheets.

Wonder who you should pick up for saves this season? Rick Graham ranks the top closers in baseball every Tuesday, so be sure to check back every week!

The Padres are in agreement with star outfielder Jackson Merrill on a nine-year contract extension that guarantees the star $135MM, according to a report from Robert Murray of Fansided. The deal maxes out at $204MM and includes a club option for a tenth season that can be converted to a player option. More to come…

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea started the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right oblique strain but he’ll need more time than that to rejoin the club. Manager Carlos Mendoza today told reporters, including Tim Healey of Newsday, that the southpaw suffered a setback in his rehab. He got a platelet-rich plasma injection…

The Pirates announced that they have optioned right-hander David Bednar and designated catcher Jason Delay for assignment. Those are the corresponding moves to add pitching prospect Thomas Harrington, a move which was reported earlier today. More to come.

Veteran starting pitcher Lance Lynn announced his retirement today on his and his wife’s podcast, Dymin in the Rough. More to come…

The Rays won their season opener over the Rockies in dramatic fashion, as Kameron Misner slugged a walk-off for his first career home run. Tampa Bay didn’t come out of the game completely unscathed, though. Josh Lowe was lifted for a pinch-runner after hitting a single in the fifth inning. The Rays announced that he…

Infielder Tyler Black, one of the Brewers' top hitting prospects, is out six to eight weeks with a hamate fracture. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors

The Rays announced Thursday that they’ve selected infielder Coco Montes to the 40-man roster and immediately optioned him to Triple-A. It’s likely that Montes had an out clause or upward mobility clause in his deal. The Rays, keen on keeping him around, will dedicate their open spot to him for the time being. The 40-man…

The Giants announced that they’ve selected infielder Christian Koss onto the 40-man roster. He’ll break camp and will make his major league debut once he gets into a game. San Francisco optioned Grant McCray and Brett Wisely while reassigning non-roster invitees Joel Peguero and Max Stassi to Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants also placed Jerar Encarnacion on the 10-day injured list with…

Ranking Baseball's Closer Situations for the 2025 Season

The Diamondbacks and left-handed reliever Jalen Beeks are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Beeks, a Frontline client, will earn $1.25MM on the new contract. He opted out of a minor league deal with Houston and was granted his release this weekend. The agreement is pending the completion…