Phase 2 of 2024 All-Star Game ballotinggot underway on Sunday, with fans able to vote among the finalists at each position until the ballot closes on Wednesday. But even once the starters are set, there will be much work to do to fill out the rosters -- pitchers and backup position pla...
With theAll-MLB Teampresented by MGM Rewards announced Saturday night during theinaugural All-MLB Weekend in Las Vegas, we turn our attention to 2024 and ask: Which players could be sleeper picks to be named to their first All-MLB squad next year? From rising young stars who could have mu...
Bobby Witt Jr. made a loud case with a 30-homer/49-steal campaign as a 23-year-old in his sophomore season. And after an impressive display in 2023, many see Cole Ragans as a possible Cy Young sleeper candidate in 2024. The model sees Kansas City...
Sleeper pick: Rookie Wyatt Langford of the Rangers, who looks ready to crush it in the majors after getting drafted just last June. Starting pitcher: Gerrit Cole, New York Yankees Others: Kevin Gausman, Toronto Blue Jays; George Kirby, Seattle Mariners; Pablo Lopez, Minnesota Twins; Tari...
While it’s refreshing that Bichette is healthy, fantasy managers will also want to see a new approach from him where he doesn’t expand the strike zone as much, which has caused pitchers to attack him off the plate away consistently and has led to drops in pull rate and home runs. ...
they may not move quickly if they cannot demonstrate fastball command first and foremost. They tend to favor athleticism in their pitchers first and foremost, believing they can teach consistent mechanics if they have the requisite athleticism. The Cardinals look for loose, fast arms, as they beli...
Houston Astros pitchers Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Ronel Blanco and Spencer Arrighetti -- each of whom made at least 28 starts in 2024 -- are locked into the starting rotation. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski, who was acquired from the Chicago Cubs this offseason in the deal that sent out...
Pitching. Pitching. Pitching. Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak has already discussed the possibility of adding multiple veteran starting pitchers this offseason via free agency to fill the numerous holes in the club’s rotation. However, some additions on the offensive side can...
Season prediction: If the new splitter and the new slider that he started late last season prove effective, Kirby is a great sleeper Cy Young pick. I won't go that far yet, but look for 15 wins and an ERA around 3.00. -- Schoenfield 92. Luis Robert Jr. CF | Chicago White Sox Per...
The Guardians brought some 1980s-style baseball to 2022: Slap and dash, with some great defense and a shutdown closer inEmmanuel Clase. It got them one win away from the American League Championship Series. Can they do it again? In the AL Central, absolutely. They have three clear ...