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The Brewers Have the Most Underrated Bullpen Duo in MLB
On Sunday, Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill entered the team’s game against the Twins in the ninth inning as he is used to doing. The situation was a high-leverage one per usual, but there was just one difference. The Brewers and Twins were tied by a score of 3-3. Megill was making his 47th appearance […] The post The Brewers Have the Most Underrated Bullpen Duo in MLB appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dasan Hill Is the Newest Exciting Arm in the Blue Jays’ System
Every single year, the MLB trade deadline brings out both the best and worst in teams around the league. For teams in the hunt for a playoff spot, the desire to upgrade can often outweigh the long-term consequences of going all-in. To the same extent, the teams who are out of the race can take […] The post Dasan Hill Is the Newest Exciting Arm in the Blue Jays’ System appeared first on Just Baseball .
Almost Everything Has Gone Wrong for the Athletics
A 16-10 month of April looked like a sign of the much-anticipated next step forward for the Athletics. A young team with a stacked lineup and questionable pitching was a trendy pick by many to make some noise and build on last season’s 76-win total. You could see a path where a step forward from […] The post Almost Everything Has Gone Wrong for the Athletics appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ty France’s Breakout Is One Nobody Saw Coming
Being in San Diego has to feel like home for Ty France. He spent his collegiate years playing for San Diego State University under legendary head coach Tony Gwynn. In three seasons as an Aztec, he slashed .337/.428/.470 and was named a Preseason All-American in 2013 and 2014, MVP of the 2013 Mountain West Tournament, […] The post Ty France’s Breakout Is One Nobody Saw Coming appeared first on Just Baseball .
MLB Weekend in a Nutshell: August 11th Edition
From Payton Tolle‘s eye-popping performance to Will Venable‘s shocking mistake and plenty in between, let’s take a look at the weekend in a nutshell, brought to you by Hampton Farms Peanuts. Use code JUSTBASEBALL for 25% off when ordering the best peanuts in the game at Hampton Farms Peanuts. Payton Tolle on a Roll Red […] The post MLB Weekend in a Nutshell: August 11th Edition appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Detroit Tigers Are Surging Behind a Youth Movement
Coming into the season, the Detroit Tigers were seen as a true World Series contender in the American League. A rotation that returned a back-to-back Cy Young winner, added key veterans, and had enough young talent that projected to take a step forward made the Tigers a serious threat. Detroit’s rotation was set with veterans […] The post The Detroit Tigers Are Surging Behind a Youth Movement appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where Has Cal Raleigh Gone?
Just one day before the Seattle Mariners kicked off their 2025 season, they signed catcher Cal Raleigh to a six-year, $105 million contract extension that would keep him in Seattle through the 2030 season. The organization and the city of Seattle got to witness one of the best seasons by a catcher as Raleigh mashed […] The post Where Has Cal Raleigh Gone? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen
The Kansas City Royals selected Matt Strahm in the 21st round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Neosho County Community College. Understandably, the 643rd pick in the draft came without much hype or fanfare. After all, Strahm was drafted in a round that no longer even exists in the modern MLB Draft and […] The post Matt Strahm: A Microcosm of the 2026 Royals Bullpen appeared first on Just Baseball .
This Newly Acquired Giants Prospect Could Be the Most Underrated Deadline Pickup
Ahead of the 2026 trade deadline, teams around the league had some difficult choices to make. For those in the race, they were expected to go out and buy themselves some weapons on the market who could help them down the stretch. However, for those on the outside looking in, it was the perfect time […] The post This Newly Acquired Giants Prospect Could Be the Most Underrated Deadline Pickup appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality
Last season, the Pittsburgh Pirates approached the MLB Draft with a key goal in mind: adding some more offensive pieces to their farm system. After taking an almost exclusively pitching-focused strategy during Ben Cherington’s tenure as the club’s general manager, the Pirates found themselves without many impact bats in their system. If they wanted to […] The post Pirates Prospect Murf Gray Is Conquering the Minor Leagues with a Big League Mentality appeared first on Just Baseball .
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 .
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 .
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