Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft, 1.0: 12-team first round

The Cardinals are hosting a visit with Kelvin Banks, one of the top offensive tackles in this year's draft class, before the prospect window closes on Wednesday. Banks, a first-team All-American in 2024 and winner of the Lombardi and Outland Awards, had an impressive college career at left tackle with the Longhorns. Arizona, holding the 16th overall pick in the draft, has already moved 2023 first-round pick Paris Johnson to left tackle, along with veterans...

The Giants face a pivotal offseason in their search for a franchise quarterback, currently leaning towards Russell Wilson as their Week 1 starter while exploring draft options. With GM Joe Schoen likely facing his last chance to secure a long-term solution, speculation includes drafting a quarterback or addressing other positions like running back or defensive line. The Giants' offseason decisions, including potential picks like Abdul Carter or Travis Hunter, indicate a desire to boost their...

The Green Bay Packers are open to trading cornerback Jaire Alexander for a draft pick, as confirmed by general manager Brian Gutekunst, who has received interest from several teams. Although a deal was nearly reached at the start of free agency, it fell through due to disagreements on compensation and Alexander's reluctance to restructure his contract. With a base salary of $16.1 million and significant injury history, Alexander remains a valuable asset, prompting teams to...

Veteran cornerback James Bradberry visited the Buffalo Bills facility on Wednesday as he seeks a team for the 2025 season after being released by the Eagles. He missed the entire 2024 season due to an Achilles injury but had a strong start with 37 games and a second-team All-Pro selection in his first two seasons with Philadelphia. Bradberry, a former second-round pick in 2016 who has also played for the Giants and Panthers, has amassed...

The Miami Dolphins are exploring the trade of veteran cornerback Jalen Ramsey, which would elevate the responsibilities of their cornerback group, particularly Cam Smith, a second-round pick in 2023. Smith has struggled to meet expectations, with limited contributions in his rookie year and only six games played in 2024 due to injuries. Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier emphasized the need for Smith to improve and stay healthy, noting that the team must consider addressing the...