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Effectively Wild Episode 2494: Culture WAR

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the backlash to MLB’s initial statement about the Giants’ objectors to Pride Night, the league’s subsequent expanded statement, and the facts about the policies and punishments (or the lack thereof) pertaining to uniform […]

How bad is the Braves’ homer deluge?

I am once again here to talk about homers. A lot of times, when I talk about homers, it’s “the Braves aren’t homering enough and that’s why they’re losing.” This time, it’s kind of the opposite: the Braves are giving up far too many homers, and that’s why they’re losing. On June 9, the first […]

Who should take Andrew Painter’s spot in the rotation?

It shouldn’t be controversial to say that Andrew Painter is not a Major League caliber starting pitcher right now. That does not mean he will never become one, but in this moment, on June 18th, he is simply not MLB caliber. After his latest shellacking at the hands of the Marlins yesterday afternoon in which […]

Victor Muñoz Reportedly Passes Medical Ahead of Liverpool Move

Spain international Victor Muñoz will be Liverpool’s first signing of the 2026 transfer window after the Reds agreed to pay Osasuna a fee equaling the 22-year-old’s €40M release clause, with a team travelling to meet Muñoz at Spain’s World Cup camp and the player having already completed his medical. News of the rapidly developing transfer […]

Cubs 8, Rockies 6: Dansby Swanson homers in a seven-run second

The Cubs finally had an offensive explosion Wednesday, after what seemed like weeks when the bats weren’t working. Dansby Swanson’s two-run homer highlighted a seven-run second inning. Now, something like this should generally make the game an easy win. The Cubs, though, did not do that, eventually letting the Rockies come to within two runs […]

Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation?

Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years. It didn’t take long for that hope to begin to dwindle. Second-year star Cade Horton exited his second start of the year […] The post Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .

Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy Give Surprising Answer on Mickey Gapser Leading Off

When the Boston Red Sox called up Mickey Gasper on May 10th, it was a feel-good story. A journeyman catcher who came in and was hitting well. Now, a little over a month later, he’s slumping and the Red Sox have turned him into their leadoff hitter.Gasper hasn’t had a multiple-hit game since May 29th. […] The post Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy Give Surprising Answer on Mickey Gapser Leading Off appeared first on HEAVY .

A brand-new MVP ballot hits the AL

I am loathe to say that something within the world of baseball is impossible for Aaron Judge. However, he’ll probably play right around 100 games this season if his IL-reduced projections are correct, and even he is not good enough to merit a fourth MVP award while missing that many games. Them’s the breaks. Those […]

Minor league update for 6/17/26

For Hickory, Owen Proksch faced seven batters, walked one of them and struck out six of them. Michael Truach struck out one in two innings, allowing two runs. Paulino Santana homered. Braylin Morel was 2 for 4 with a double. Marcos Torres had a pair of doubles and a stolen base. Curley Martha was 2 […]

Boston Red Sox Urged To Trade All-Star Outfielder By the Deadline

With each passing game, it’s becoming more and more clear that the Boston Red Sox are heading down the road of becoming sellers. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow has yet to pick a direction ahead of the trade deadline, but it isn’t looking promising.After a 3-0 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park […] The post Boston Red Sox Urged To Trade All-Star Outfielder By the Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .