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With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like?
The Houston Astros appear ready to go for it one more time after telling teams there’s no point in asking about Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, as of June 21. That leaves the Astros in a weird spot with a few glaring holes to fill, a weak farm system […] The post With the Astros Buying, What Does Their Perfect Deadline Look Like? appeared first on Just Baseball .
These Lesser-Known Rookies Are Propelling the White Sox
The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s most inspiring stories in 2026. Two years after losing a record-setting 121 games, the Sox sit at 45-40, owning the third-best record in the American League and the best in the Central. There have been numerous factors influencing this unexpected renaissance on Chicago’s South Side: the […] The post These Lesser-Known Rookies Are Propelling the White Sox appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Will the Dodgers Need at the Deadline?
The 2026 MLB season officially crossed the halfway mark this past week. Standings have begun to settle and set the stage for late-season postseason races. Players have gotten solid enough sample sizes to more accurately assess their overall season performances. As such, fans have plenty to be excited about with the upcoming trade deadline on […] The post What Will the Dodgers Need at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
It’s Time for the Rays To Make a Trade Deadline Splash
Nobody gave the Tampa Bay Rays a chance to compete in the vaunted American League East division entering this season. Coming off of a 77-85 finish in 2025, the Rays opted to sell off some key pieces this past offseason while the rest of the division brought in exciting talent. The Yankees brought back Cody […] The post It’s Time for the Rays To Make a Trade Deadline Splash appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Giants Cannot Afford to Miss on Another First Round Pick
For north of a decade, the San Francisco Giants have struggled to draft in the first round. While virtually every other team in baseball has had a handful of success stories out of the early parts of the draft, San Francisco hasn’t had much to boast about. With the 2026 draft being less just over […] The post The Giants Cannot Afford to Miss on Another First Round Pick appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Orioles Approach the Trade Deadline?
With the season tipping over the halfway point and July growing closer, the best trade deadline of the Big Four sports is nearly upon us. As big names like Tarik Skubal, Byron Buxton, and Yordan Alvarez swirl around trade talks (again), the next few weeks will be filled with addicting rumors, speculation, and reports. For […] The post How Should the Orioles Approach the Trade Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
William Contreras Looks Better Than Ever
Over the past few Major League Baseball seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers have become a powerhouse and a model organization for what player development should look like. Although they routinely rank within the bottom half of the league in payroll (17th in 2025 and 16th in 2026), they’re able to make the best of their resources […] The post William Contreras Looks Better Than Ever appeared first on Just Baseball .
The 10 Most Notable Deferred Contracts in MLB Right Now
Yesterday was Bobby Bonilla Day, so it’s a great time to take a look at some of the largest deferred player contracts in Major League Baseball history. For the uninitiated, every July 1, former MLB star Bobby Bonilla receives a $1.19 million deposit in his bank account. Bonilla was released by the New York Mets […] The post The 10 Most Notable Deferred Contracts in MLB Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
AL Players of the Month: June 2026
The month of June brought some incredible performances across Major League Baseball. Many players had gaudy stretches. Some correcting slow starts, some further cementing a great season. It’s the beauty of baseball, where monthlong stretches can do a massive favor in framing the overall picture. Fifteen position players posted at least a full win above […] The post AL Players of the Month: June 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Aliyah Binford is a Bright Spot for the Volts
The Texas Volts currently sit at the bottom of the league rankings with a 3-11 record. Their three wins come from an 8-5 victory over the Oklahoma City Spark in their second game of the season, and wins over the Bandits last week by scores of 6-2 and 6-4. Through 14 games, they have just […] The post Aliyah Binford is a Bright Spot for the Volts appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top Standouts in the Los Angeles Angels’ Farm System
While the Los Angeles Angels‘ farm system is constantly being ranked as one of the worst in baseball, it is still full of plenty of young talent that has a chance to make an impact at the big league level. The Arizona Complex League Angels took home their first ever championship in 2025 and the […] The post Top Standouts in the Los Angeles Angels’ Farm System appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Power Rankings: July 1st Update
We have entered the month of July, which is truly the pinnacle of the MLB regular season. The Midsummer Classic is just a few weeks away, and the MLB trade deadline is a few weeks after that. We have crossed the halfway point of the 2026 season, and teams have started to separate themselves from […] The post 2026 MLB Power Rankings: July 1st Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Will an Aroldis Chapman Trade Look Like for the Red Sox?
It is no secret that the 2026 Boston Red Sox season has gone in a direction nobody could have predicted, and not for the better. Wrapping up the first half of their season Saturday afternoon with a 4-1 win over the New York Yankees, Boston currently sits at a 37-47 record, sitting firmly in dead […] The post What Will an Aroldis Chapman Trade Look Like for the Red Sox? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays’ Best Trade Chips May Come From the MLB Roster
The Toronto Blue Jays have had an interesting season to navigate in 2026, as their schedule has been filled with injuries to key players and underperforming stars. Through their first 86 games, they are 40-46 and sit a few games under the .500 mark after reaching the World Series last season. As the trade deadline […] The post The Blue Jays’ Best Trade Chips May Come From the MLB Roster appeared first on Just Baseball .
NL Players of the Month: June 2026
The 2026 MLB season has passed its halfway mark in terms of games played. The nominal halfway point, the All-Star break, is fast approaching too. That meant I had plenty of storylines to consider when it came to writing up Just Baseball’s picks for the hitters and pitchers of the month. One of these players […] The post NL Players of the Month: June 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jac Caglianone’s Heater Is a Welcome Sight for the Royals
Not much has gone the way of the Kansas City Royals this season. The American League has been a bit of a train wreck, with a sub-.500 record often being good enough for the final postseason spot. However, at 35–50 and seven games back of that final wild-card position, the Royals find themselves firmly at […] The post Jac Caglianone’s Heater Is a Welcome Sight for the Royals appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Is the Portland Cascade’s Secret to Winning Games?
The Portland Cascade are on a three-game win streak after a sweep over the Volts. With a current record of 8-4, the team sits in second place overall in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League rankings, just one game out of first place. Remarkably, they sit in last place in a slew of offensive categories. The […] The post What Is the Portland Cascade’s Secret to Winning Games? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dominic Canzone’s Rise Could Make Him an All-Star
When you think potential All-Stars to come out of Seattle, Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, Emerson Hancock, Randy Arozarena, and Julio Rodriguez will be the first names that come to mind. These are the players who appear in team promotions and across highlight reels, but they are not the only ones who should be at the […] The post Dominic Canzone’s Rise Could Make Him an All-Star appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top Yankees Prospect Set to Fly Up the Ranks Out of the Bullpen
Carlos Lagrange burst onto the national baseball scene during this past spring training, where he lit up the radar gun and made many fans wonder when we would see him starting on the mound for the New York Yankees in 2026. While the expectation remains that Lagrange, Just Baseball’s No. 53 overall prospect, will make […] The post Top Yankees Prospect Set to Fly Up the Ranks Out of the Bullpen appeared first on Just Baseball .
MLB’s Most-Traded Bat Is Trending Toward Another New Home
It’s hard to think about the Major League Baseball trade deadline and not think about Minnesota Twins first baseman Josh Bell. After three straight years of getting traded at the deadline, Bell saw a season out with the Washington Nationals in 2025. However, this year, it’s trending toward another summer changing uniforms for the switch […] The post MLB’s Most-Traded Bat Is Trending Toward Another New Home appeared first on Just Baseball .
Justin Wrobleski Is the Dodgers’ Latest Pitching Revelation
The Los Angeles Dodgers have built a reputation over the past decade for doing something few organizations can consistently replicate. Every time injuries and underperformance threaten to derail their rotation, someone unexpected seems to step forward. Mike Bolsinger helped stabilize the staff in 2015, pitching to a 3.08 ERA into the All-Star break over 73 […] The post Justin Wrobleski Is the Dodgers’ Latest Pitching Revelation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Blaze Alexander’s Rise Gives the Orioles a Happy Storyline
The Baltimore Orioles’ season hasn’t gone the way they envisioned when they entered spring training with aspirations of winning the American League East. There are plenty of reasons why Baltimore has fallen short of expectations so far this season. Almost immediately, the Orioles lost both veteran starter Zach Eflin and All-Star third baseman Jordan Westburg […] The post Blaze Alexander’s Rise Gives the Orioles a Happy Storyline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Griffin Jax’s Move to the Rotation Is Paying Off
Griffin Jax took the ball in Kansas City on July 3, 2021, for what was his fifth career appearance, only this time it did not come via a long trot from the bullpen. Jax had moved into the rotation and was being tried as a starter for Minnesota. It was an experiment that did not […] The post Griffin Jax’s Move to the Rotation Is Paying Off appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Baltimore Orioles Made the Right Call on Grayson Rodriguez
There are multiple situations or events in which you hear the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” and the offseason trade that sent former top prospect Grayson Rodriguez to the Los Angeles Angels for outfielder Taylor Ward further proves that point. I do not believe it is far-fetched to say that we all […] The post The Baltimore Orioles Made the Right Call on Grayson Rodriguez appeared first on Just Baseball .
Matthew Liberatore’s Future in St. Louis Is Far From Certain
As the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches, the St. Louis Cardinals are running into a Matthew Liberatore-sized problem. There’s no right answer. Right now, it looks like there are no answers, period. This season, Liberatore has a 5.56 ERA through 16 starts with a -0.7 bWAR. His performance places him comfortably among MLB’s worst qualified […] The post Matthew Liberatore’s Future in St. Louis Is Far From Certain appeared first on Just Baseball .
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