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Brewers Notebook: Drohan Settles in, Shewmake, Mitchell Takeaways
The Milwaukee Brewers limped into the All-Star break after being swept in three games by the Pirates on the road in Pittsburgh, the culmination of a stretch of 18 games in 17 days. Apparently all the team needed was a little bit of rest. After squeezing out an extra-inning home win against the Miami Marlins […] The post Brewers Notebook: Drohan Settles in, Shewmake, Mitchell Takeaways appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Pitchers Who Need a Second-Half Turnaround the Most
Major League Baseball is at a point in its season where the numbers tell pretty much the whole story. Sure, there are still plenty of players underperforming under-the-hood metrics. While that is more indicative of quality of performance, with some predictive measures for second-half performance, these guys still need a complete reversal of luck to […] The post 5 Pitchers Who Need a Second-Half Turnaround the Most appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Best Picks of the Giants’ 2026 Draft
There was no room for errors entering the 2026 MLB Draft for the San Francisco Giants. Not only are they in the midst of their worst losing season in recent memory, but they’ve shown a clear inability to draft in the first round for the better part of a decade. After lucking into the fourth […] The post Breaking Down the Best Picks of the Giants’ 2026 Draft appeared first on Just Baseball .
Five Outfielders the Phillies Can Target at the Trade Deadline
With under three weeks until MLB’s August 3rd trade deadline, the trade market is slowly starting to take shape. While the next few weeks could result in teams drastically changing their stance, buyers are canvassing the league and engaging in preliminary trade negotiations for players that fill needs. For the Philadelphia Phillies, their trade deadline […] The post Five Outfielders the Phillies Can Target at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should MLB’s Surprise Contenders Approach the Trade Deadline?
The trade deadline is relatively straightforward for teams at the extremes. Established World Series contenders should be looking for the final pieces of a championship roster. Teams buried in the standings should be identifying which short-term assets can be converted into future value. The most interesting decisions belong to the teams in between. The Pittsburgh […] The post How Should MLB’s Surprise Contenders Approach the Trade Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brandon Woodruff Facing Yet Another Major Shoulder Surgery
The news he was set to deliver on Saturday wasn’t going to be good by any means. But Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff made it clear that he’s not quite dead yet….in a manner of speaking. “It seemed like I was having a funeral, like I was gonna announce retirement or something. That’s not it […] The post Brandon Woodruff Facing Yet Another Major Shoulder Surgery appeared first on Just Baseball .
Colorado opens second half refreshed and refocused on avoiding 100 losses
DENVER – Next to the great reset of a new year, the All-Star break always provides a terrific timeout for players and coaches alike to recharge and prepare for the final slog of the 162-game marathon. For the Colorado Rockies, that will mean pushing forth to avoid 100 losses for the fourth consecutive year, something […] The post Colorado opens second half refreshed and refocused on avoiding 100 losses appeared first on Just Baseball .
Summer Scouting: 17U Champs
As we inch closer to the draft, we begin to experience an overlap of classes. It’s an incredibly busy time of year, but summer events are ongoing and extremely fun to attend. The 17U Champs event at the USA Complex is one of my favorites on the calendar, and I was able to kick-start our […] The post Summer Scouting: 17U Champs appeared first on Just Baseball .
These Five Players Could Gain the Most From a Deadline Trade
In theory, the qualifying offer is a way for teams to get some fresh talent in return for a star player leaving in free agency. It seems like it should promote competitive balance and perhaps encourage free agents to re-sign with their most recent team. In practice, however, there’s no one the qualifying offer affects […] The post These Five Players Could Gain the Most From a Deadline Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Milwaukee Brewers Need a Better Version of Christian Yelich
The Milwaukee Brewers had brief moments of success in the early 1980s, 2008, and 2011 when they went on what were originally the franchise’s only playoff runs. However, a Golden Era of Brewers baseball kicked off eight years ago in 2018. Milwaukee made just its fifth ever postseason that year, but it kicked off a […] The post The Milwaukee Brewers Need a Better Version of Christian Yelich appeared first on Just Baseball .
Junior Caminero survives All-Star Game scare, goes into second half with high hopes
The baseball world, especially those who closely follow the Tampa Bay Rays, let a collective gasp loose when third baseman Junior Caminero was hit on the hand during the 2026 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday evening. Caminero, who leads all MLB third basemen in home runs, RBI, on-base percentage, slugging percentage and OPS, collapsed to […] The post Junior Caminero survives All-Star Game scare, goes into second half with high hopes appeared first on Just Baseball .
Braves First Half Report Card: What Went Right and What Went Wrong?
If you asked Atlanta Braves fans back in early March how they would feel about entering the All-Star break with a 55-40 record and a two-game lead in the National League East, more than 95% of them would have said they would be thrilled. Fast forward to today, and the mood around Braves Country feels […] The post Braves First Half Report Card: What Went Right and What Went Wrong? appeared first on Just Baseball .
MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half
Before the second half of the 2026 season gets underway, let’s check in on the current state of the four major award races. AL MVP Front-runner: DH Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros It takes a truly historic year for a designated hitter to win MVP. Neither Edgar Martinez nor David Ortiz ever claimed the award, and […] The post MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chase Burns Inks Extension With Cincinnati Reds
While the rest of the baseball world was enjoying a quiet off day post-All-Star Game, the Cincinnati Reds and Chase Burns were signing an extension that will keep him in Cincinnati through the 2033 season. A seven-year, $105 million deal with no options or funky structures, just seven years of flame-throwing. Burns, 23, was the […] The post Chase Burns Inks Extension With Cincinnati Reds appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Can the Marlins Best Handle the Trade Deadline?
The first half of the 2026 season for the Miami Marlins has been quite the ride. Following the five games in March, when the Marlins went 4-1, they proceeded to crawl through April and May with sub-.500 records and looked like prime candidates to be sellers at the deadline. Now, after a 20-6 performance in […] The post How Can the Marlins Best Handle the Trade Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt
The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high. Last year, the team was 11.5 games behind the MLB-best Detroit Tigers in […] The post Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Reds Need Brady Singer To Keep Pulling His Weight
When the Cincinnati Reds acquired Brady Singer ahead of the 2025 season, their hope was that he would be a guy who took the ball every fifth day and gave the club a shot to win. And he did exactly that. Singer threw almost 170 innings across 32 starts and pitched to a 4.03 ERA […] The post The Reds Need Brady Singer To Keep Pulling His Weight appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 10 Big Leaguer-for-Big Leaguer Trades of the 2020s
With the 2026 trade deadline quickly approaching, many teams will be looking to get creative to improve their rosters. That could include big leaguer-for-big leaguer trades. Those moves feel somewhat rare, but some of the biggest moves of the 2020s have involved major league players going both ways. For a trade to qualify for this […] The post Top 10 Big Leaguer-for-Big Leaguer Trades of the 2020s appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Do the Reds Have To Trade at the Deadline?
After jumping out to a hot start, the Cincinnati Reds have cratered to a 23-41 record since May 1 and won only three of their past 12 series going into the All-Star break. A caboose in the NL Central and eight back of the Wild Card have placed them, once again, as sellers at the […] The post What Do the Reds Have To Trade at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall?
The 2026 MLB Draft was full of electric talents, especially on the college side. From superstars like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey to other collegiate sluggers like Drew Burress, it didn’t take much to get excited about the very top of this draft class. However, if there was one thing that seemed like […] The post Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Megan Grant Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs
Megan Grant is a spectacle of softball. Sheer strength and immense talent set her worlds above other players. She’s a home run machine. A utility player for the Portland Cascade, Grant rotates through fielding positions but frequents third base and right field. She usually hits in the two or the four hole, both powerful spots […] The post Megan Grant Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft
The Los Angeles Angels just completed their first draft with interim general manager John Mozeliak at the helm after a pretty disappointing stretch of seasons with Perry Minasian running the team. Mozeliak and the scouting department did a great job, producing one of the best draft classes this year — a huge step forward for […] The post Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on Just Baseball .
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?
The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026. There are still stalwarts like Jose Altuve, Yordan Álvarez and Carlos Correa on the squad, but the pitching staff has seen lots of new names over the last few […] The post What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal?
After a 6-22 month of May, the Detroit Tigers were looking like a team dead in the water. Injuries had pilled up, and Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was on the shelf. With all signs pointing toward a lost season, the trade rumors started earlier than expected, especially when news broke that Skubal’s magical surgery […] The post Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays Face a Trade Deadline Crossroads
A year removed from being crowned American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves outside of the 2026 postseason picture. With a record of just 45-51, they sit 12 games back of the Rays in the AL East and 2.5 games back of the final AL wild-card spot. They’ve only played one full month […] The post The Blue Jays Face a Trade Deadline Crossroads appeared first on Just Baseball .
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