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Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves
The Tampa Bay Rays entered the month of August in a position few expected them to hold – looking to perverse their lead in the AL East and the top record in the American League. The Rays entered deadline day with a 2.5-game lead over the New York Yankees and a five-game lead over the […] The post Examining the Tampa Bay Rays’ Trade Deadline Moves appeared first on Just Baseball .
Live Look Overview – 2026 East Coast Pro
After four long, hot days at the Hoover Met, the 2026 East Coast Pro Showcase is in the books. This is one of the biggest events within the prep circuit every summer, and how convenient that our draft team has two members who live five and 20 minutes away from the event, respectively. Countless names […] The post Live Look Overview – 2026 East Coast Pro appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Dodgers’ Belief in Charles Davalan Has Evolved into a Fascinating Story of Development
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — If there is one thing Charles Davalan has grown accustomed to, it’s adaptation. Born in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, Charles, or Chuck to those who know him well, was raised by his French father, Lucien, and Canadian mother, Paula, with French as his first language. At two years old, Davalan’s family relocated […] The post The Dodgers’ Belief in Charles Davalan Has Evolved into a Fascinating Story of Development appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 10
The post-trade deadline fantasy world can be dangerous. A number of prospects are promoted, leading to a ton of movement on the waiver wire, some of which is risky. A shiny new toy can help push you to the playoffs, but that same new player can also sink trying to adjust to major league pitching. […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 10 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Contreras and Vaughn Break Through, Turang, Takeaways
The Milwaukee Brewers wasted a four-run lead on Friday night as the Minnesota Twins came back to win the first game of the three-game series in Milwaukee. On Saturday, it looked like deja vu all over again. Minnesota bounced right back from a one-run, first inning deficit to take the lead in the second with […] The post Brewers Notebook: Contreras and Vaughn Break Through, Turang, Takeaways appeared first on Just Baseball .
Twins Stock Up on Pitching as Surprise Buyers at the Deadline
At the start of the season, no one thought that the Minnesota Twins would be anything but sellers when the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rolled around. And even though team win totals in the American League are down across the board, it was inconceivable even a month ago that the Twins would be in this […] The post Twins Stock Up on Pitching as Surprise Buyers at the Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (Aug 8)
There may not be a harder award race to pick in sports than MLB Rookie of the Year Awards. Unlike in the NBA or NFL, where the top draft picks enter the league right away, and the best of the best typically are known from their first game, picking a rookie to win in the […] The post NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (Aug 8) appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Guardians’ Aggressive Deadline Vault Them in the AL Central?
The Cleveland Guardians spent the trade deadline behaving like a team confident in where they were headed, but only if several changes were addressed. The offense had stalled. The rotation needed another reliable arm. Several players who had been given extended opportunities were no longer producing enough to justify the patience, and the American League […] The post Will the Guardians’ Aggressive Deadline Vault Them in the AL Central? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pete Crow-Armstrong Has a Real Shot to Win NL MVP
Ever since Shohei Ohtani made his way into the National League back in 2024 with an electric campaign that founded the 50-homer, 50-stolen base club, the league’s MVP Award has been his to lose. Of course, it’s difficult for many players to challenge Ohtani, a two-way unicorn who routinely wows the baseball world with record-setting […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Has a Real Shot to Win NL MVP appeared first on Just Baseball .
Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon
Bullpen woes hit the Tampa Bay Rays hard to begin the 2025 season, but by season’s end, despite a 77-85 regular season record, they had MLB’s 12th best reliever ERA at 3.81 and tied for the third-lowest WHIP at 1.23 alongside the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs. Numbers of that quality and caliber wouldn’t have […] The post Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper
After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue. Ryan Kreidler’s slumping bat and Tristan […] The post The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper appeared first on Just Baseball .
SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: LSU Reloads On All Fronts
The 2026 season was an abject failure for LSU baseball. Not a soul in Baton Rouge would deny that. Off the heels of a second national championship in three years, the Tigers were a consensus preseason top-two team in the nation. Many, yours truly included, tabbed Jay Johnson’s club as the clear top team in […] The post SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: LSU Reloads On All Fronts appeared first on Just Baseball .
Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap
The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games. This was the last time the Angels saw […] The post Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and for much of Braves Country, it feels like the Atlanta Braves once again failed to make a meaningful splash. Last season, in the middle of an injury plagued and disappointing campaign, many fans wanted Atlanta to become sellers by moving impending free agents and any […] The post The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined appeared first on Just Baseball .
Giants’ Trade Deadline Bolsters a Vastly Improved System
There’s no denying the San Francisco Giants have built one of the more talented farm systems in baseball. After fielding an underwhelming system for close to 15 years, they’ve completely turned around the future of their organization. Whether it’s through international signings, the draft, or undrafted free agents, they’ve found a plethora of ways to […] The post Giants’ Trade Deadline Bolsters a Vastly Improved System appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Late-Round Draft Choices
Welcome back to the third and final part of my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks, along with a deep dive into their early Day 2 selections. Today, I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds […] The post Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Late-Round Draft Choices appeared first on Just Baseball .
Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer?
The Boston Red Sox capped off a busy deadline by sending former fourth-overall draft pick Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed reliever Erik Miller. Just a month ago, this trade seemed unlikely. But the Red Sox completely turned their season around and became buyers at the deadline. Boston needed bullpen depth for […] The post Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System
Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections. The players selected early by the Orioles have gone on to have scorching-hot starts to their careers. Ike Irish was slugging in High-A before a meniscus […] The post Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Teams Who Most Improved Their Playoff Hopes at the Deadline
Now that the 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, teams have decided whether they are legitimate World Series contenders or destined to miss the postseason. While some teams did more than others, every organization has chosen a path for the remainder of the 2026 campaign and adjusted its roster accordingly. This year’s deadline […] The post 5 Teams Who Most Improved Their Playoff Hopes at the Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time
Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock. Once Draft Day arrived, things […] The post Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update
We have officially reached the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. All the buyers have bought, and the sellers have sold. The trade deadline has passed, and now all that is left is to play baseball games and see which teams will punch their ticket to October. The Tarik Skubal trade to the Dodgers […] The post 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy
The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration. Astros general manager Dana Brown said as early as June that Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker weren’t for sale, and he […] The post The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy appeared first on Just Baseball .
The AUSL All-Star Cup Is Here!
The Athletes Unlimited All-Star Cup is here! Beginning on Friday, August 8, 45 of the league’s top players will compete in a unique format for the chance to be crowned All-Star Cup champion. After a record-breaking championship series, the league’s biggest stars are ready to return to the field. Over the next four weeks, players […] The post The AUSL All-Star Cup Is Here! appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Red Sox Should Pursue Jorge Soler
The Los Angeles Angels pulled the plug on outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler Tuesday after a year and a half. In 2026, the former World Series MVP is slashing .203/.291/.373 with 12 home runs, 49 runs batted in, and an 85 wRC+. He hasn’t been the same player he blossomed into in the late […] The post The Red Sox Should Pursue Jorge Soler appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez?
Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the contending Philadelphia Phillies were once again in need of plenty of help. This year, the Phillies were far more aggressive in addressing their offensive shortcomings. Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger and went out to get the top bat on the market. The move certainly bolstered the […] The post Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez? appeared first on Just Baseball .
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