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sports1 year ago

Yankees Eyeing Top Talent for First Base Upgrade in 2025

The New York Yankees are exploring options for a new first baseman after declining Anthony Rizzo's $17 million club option for 2025. With Rizzo entering free agency, the Yankees are considering internal options like Oswaldo Cabrera and Ben Rice, but may look to free agency for more established players. Top targets include Christian Walker and Pete Alonso, both of whom have received qualifying offers. Other potential short-term solutions include veterans like Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt. The Yankees' decision comes amid other key players, like Juan Soto and Gleyber Torres, also entering free agency.

via Sports Illustrated|
#anthony-rizzo#first-basemen#mlb-free-agency
sports-fantasy-baseball1 year ago

"2024 Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide: Positional Previews and Rebound Hitters"

The 2024 fantasy baseball draft rankings and strategy for first basemen highlight Freddie Freeman as the gold standard at the position, with Matt Olson and Bryce Harper also in top tiers. The article provides insights into various tiers of first basemen, including analysis of players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Pete Alonso, and Paul Goldschmidt. It emphasizes the importance of acquiring a true star at either first base or third base due to positional scarcity, and advises against overpaying for middle-class corner infielders.

via FantasyPros|
#2024-draft-rankings#fantasy-baseball#first-basemen
sports2 years ago

"2024 Top Prospects: Ranking the Best First Base, Catching, and Pitching Talent"

MLB Pipeline has released its top 10 first base prospects for 2024, with Xavier Isaac of the Rays taking the top spot. The list features players with promising hitting and power potential, including Kyle Manzardo of the Guardians and Nolan Schanuel of the Angels. The prospects are evaluated based on their hitting, power, running, arm, and fielding abilities, with Isaac and Schanuel standing out in various categories. Additionally, the article highlights superlatives for each prospect, such as highest ceiling and highest floor, and suggests keeping an eye on Garrett Forrester of the Pirates as a player to watch in the future.

via MLB.com|
#baseball-prospects#first-basemen#mlb
sports2 years ago

"2024 MLB Draft: Top Prospects, Mock Drafts, and High School Standouts"

The comparison between Nick Kurtz and Spencer Torkelson reveals similarities in their profiles as power hitters with advanced control of the strike zone, though Torkelson received more hype during the 2020 Draft. The 2024 Draft is projected to have a strong presence of college players in the first round, with a potential high school player cracking the top eight. The Guardians and Reds secured the first and second picks in the Draft Lottery, a rare occurrence for teams from the same state. Xavier Isaac and Junior Caminero both possess power, with Isaac having more raw power and Caminero demonstrating more in-game power.

via MLB.com|
#college-players#first-basemen#high-school-players
sports2 years ago

Cubs' Justin Steele Exits Early with Left Elbow Injury.

Cubs left-hander Justin Steele is scheduled to undergo testing after exiting yesterday's game due to forearm tightness. Veteran first basemen Luke Voit and Jesus Aguilar have been designated for assignment and could potentially be picked up by the Phillies. The Angels will face off against the Astros in a four-game series, with Houston potentially moving to a six-man rotation. The series could have significant implications for both clubs in the AL West standings.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#angels#astros#baseball
fantasy-baseball2 years ago

"Maximizing Your Fantasy Baseball Draft: Late-Round Gems, Sleepers, and Strategy for 2023"

Late-round picks in fantasy baseball can make a big difference in your team's success. Here are some late-round first basemen to consider drafting in the 2023 season: Joey Meneses (Washington Nationals), Seth Brown (Oakland Athletics), Alec Bohm (Philadelphia Phillies), DJ LeMahieu (New York Yankees), and Wil Myers (Cincinnati Reds). These players have the potential to provide solid fantasy contributions and are undervalued based on their ADPs.

via RotoBaller|
#alec-bohm#dj-lemahieu#fantasy-baseball