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Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case
On the surface, a designated hitter with a 24.2 career fWAR does not look to be a player headed to Cooperstown, but Kyle Schwarber has created an intriguing Hall of Fame bid. The early stage of Schwarber’s career was respectable. He was a very good hitter early on in his career with the Cubs, but […] The post Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case appeared first on Just Baseball .
Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip
If you look up the definition of “punching bag” on the Merriam Webster website, you will find a description that says, “One who is routinely abused or defeated by another.” Next to that is a picture of the Colorado Rockies logo. Okay, maybe that second part isn’t true. Perhaps it should be, though, because the […] The post Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip appeared first on Just Baseball .
Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time
On May 23, Caleb Durbin was the worst hitter in Major League Baseball. He had a wRC+ of 34, which was on pace to be the lowest mark for a qualified hitter since Matt Wallbeck in the strike-shortened 1994 season. In a full season, the last hitter with a lower wRC+ was Billy Hunter on […] The post Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Week
We are less than a week away from the MLB Draft in Philadelphia, and we would be remiss not to post an updated mock draft for the masses. Tyler, Peyton, Conor, Jay, and Adrian got together and hashed out the latest projection as we prepare to close the book on this cycle. With all the […] The post Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Week appeared first on Just Baseball .
A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles
The first two seasons of Paul Skenes’ career with the Pittsburgh Pirates were nothing shy of historic, as he made waves in nearly every way possible. Having a legitimate argument for the best start to a pitching career in MLB history, Skenes started two consecutive All-Star Games, won the NL Rookie of the Year Award, […] The post A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Little-Known D-backs Prospect Nearing His MLB Debut
Time and time again, we baseball/prospect enthusiasts are gifted a brand new gem that has yet to be uncovered. A lot of times, it is not until they have made their MLB debut, or right before their call-up, that we hear their names for the first time. The latter happens to be the case here […] The post The Little-Known D-backs Prospect Nearing His MLB Debut appeared first on Just Baseball .
Héctor Rodríguez Has Little Left to Prove in Triple-A
As the calendar flips over to July and the summer sun continues to beat across each major league stadium, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t quite able to enjoy the bright months ahead. Their struggles have mounted in the past weeks, and if things don’t change soon, it looks like the curtain may be drawn on their […] The post Héctor Rodríguez Has Little Left to Prove in Triple-A appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Team Has Been the Biggest Disappointment Halfway Through 2026?
With the season past its halfway point, we’re starting to see each team’s true identity. There have been plenty of surprises thus far: the Chicago White Sox leading the AL Central, the Miami Marlins rattling off 20 wins in June, and the Tampa Bay Rays finding a way to lead the AL East. But with […] The post Which Team Has Been the Biggest Disappointment Halfway Through 2026? appeared first on Just Baseball .
New York Yankees Minor League Report: July Check-In
As the baseball season moves into summer and many fans of the New York Yankees try to look away from the club’s annual “June Swoon,” it’s a good time to see how the organization’s prospects have been performing. It’s a good point in the season to get a better feel for how players’ 2026 season […] The post New York Yankees Minor League Report: July Check-In appeared first on Just Baseball .
Troy Melton Is Breaking Out for the Detroit Tigers
The 2024 and 2025 seasons ended in a similar fashion for the Detroit Tigers. A playoff loss with a depleted and injured rotation. In 2024, “pitching chaos,” a term sexier than bullpen games but effectively the same, was the solution. The 2025 season still had some pitching chaos mixed in with expired veterans such as […] The post Troy Melton Is Breaking Out for the Detroit Tigers appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes?
Before the 2026 season began, who would have thought that Wade Meckler would be getting consistent playing time while accumulating plenty of All-Star votes? Probably not very many. Since debuting with the club on May 22, Meckler has become an instant fan favorite and fun story to follow amidst another poor Los Angeles Angels season. […] The post Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience
The year is 2023 in St. Louis. After a major culture shock, the St. Louis Cardinals are turning to hit-first prospect Alec Burleson, but it isn’t clear if he even has a position. Burleson, dubbed ‘Burly’ for short, is an East Carolina University product. In his opening act for St. Louis in 2022, he was […] The post Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is There a Path Back to the Blue Jays For Bo Bichette?
This past offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays made headlines as one of the biggest winners in free agency, enticing star players like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto to come north of the border. However, they also saw some of their best performers in 2025 sign with different organizations in the same offseason. Players like Chris […] The post Is There a Path Back to the Blue Jays For Bo Bichette? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 6
The Fourth of July has come and gone, and the All-Star break is right around the corner. To me, Fourth of July through the end of the All-Star break is the best time in the baseball calendar. Cookouts, fireworks, Home Run Derby, trade deadline discussions, and waiver wire articles! Well, maybe the last one is […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 6 appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Athletics and the Cost of a Bad Extension
“Here comes the runner Donaldson! He’s safe, he’s safe! The ball game is over! The Blue Jays are moving on to the ALCS!” That was the call of Brian Anderson to cap Game 3 of the 2016 ALDS matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers as the reigning AL MVP, Josh Donaldson, slid […] The post The Athletics and the Cost of a Bad Extension appeared first on Just Baseball .
From Behind the Plate: The Defensive Development of Alfredo Duno
Sitting across from Alfredo Duno, you’d never know what a blur the last several years have been. The Venezuela native flashes a grin, followed by a firm handshake. Still just 20 years old, Duno’s impact within minor league baseball is proving to be well beyond his years. “He’s special,” a National League scout said. “He’s […] The post From Behind the Plate: The Defensive Development of Alfredo Duno appeared first on Just Baseball .
Taking Stock of the Red Sox Before the Trade Deadline
Well, that was fun. For a few days, the Boston Red Sox looked like the team we thought they would be. Great starting pitching. A shutdown bullpen. Elite defense. Timely hitting. An extra-inning comeback victory capped the club’s first four-game sweep of their archrival Yankees since 2018, a winning streak that would stretch to five […] The post Taking Stock of the Red Sox Before the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pete Alonso Has Been Worth Every Penny on the Orioles
Every franchise searching for a new identity eventually reaches the same conclusion: it needs a star to usher in a new era. Examples of this exist across every sport. The New York Knicks did it with Jalen Brunson. The Texas Rangers did it with Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. Those signings were questioned and even […] The post Pete Alonso Has Been Worth Every Penny on the Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Does Selling Look Like for the Rockies This Year?
The Colorado Rockies are tied for the second-worst record in MLB at 36-53, once again at the fault of their poor pitching staff compounded by the high elevation of Coors Field. Despite the poor record, the Rockies have been playing a better brand of baseball under new management, led by team president Walker Monfort, president […] The post What Does Selling Look Like for the Rockies This Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Final 2026 All-Star Game Roster Predictions
With the complete All-Star rosters being revealed tonight at 7:30 pm, it’s time for me to submit my final predictions for who will be making the trip to Philadelphia. Unlike the previous iterations of my American League and National League roster predictions, the starting lineups were determined by the final fan voting update, which includes […] The post Final 2026 All-Star Game Roster Predictions appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month
The calendar flipped from June to July earlier this week, closing the book on a month to remember for Pete Crow-Armstrong. Friday morning, Major League Baseball officially put the Chicago Cubs star’s 30-day stretch in its record books by naming him the National League Player of the Month for June. Crow-Armstrong had his struggles for […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins a Much-Deserved NL Player of the Month appeared first on Just Baseball .
Drew Rasmussen Continues To Be MLB’s Most Underrated Starter
On Wednesday, Just Baseball released its American League and National League Players of the Month for June, and it should come as no surprise that the Tampa Bay Rays swept the AL honors. Third baseman Junior Caminero was named Just Baseball’s American League Player of the Month, while right-hander Drew Rasmussen earned American League Pitcher […] The post Drew Rasmussen Continues To Be MLB’s Most Underrated Starter appeared first on Just Baseball .
Bo Davidson Is Cementing Himself As One of Baseball’s Best Outfield Prospects
It’s been close to two decades since the San Francisco Giants have had a system with the amount of upside it currently holds. Through the draft, deadline deals, and international finds, they’ve found a handful of prospects looking to shape the next era of Giants baseball. The system is headlined by a trio of uber-talented […] The post Bo Davidson Is Cementing Himself As One of Baseball’s Best Outfield Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Few Contenders Need Bats More Than the Guardians
In a season that has seen the Cleveland Guardians struggle at the plate as much as nearly any team in baseball, they remain firmly in the thick of the American League playoff race. At 46-42, Cleveland currently holds a wild-card spot and is tied for the lead in the AL Central. That position is surprising, […] The post Few Contenders Need Bats More Than the Guardians appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Hunter Goodman Needs To Participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby
DENVER — With one day before Saturday’s announcement of 2026 All-Star Game rosters, Hunter Goodman of the Colorado Rockies is already to accept an invitation to the Home Run Derby. “I would like to do it,” he said. “If they want to ask me, I definitely want to do it.” Following his breakout campaign in […] The post Why Hunter Goodman Needs To Participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby appeared first on Just Baseball .
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