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We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era
By no means has this season gone the way that the Astros had hoped. After they were swept by the Braves at home this past weekend, Yordan Alvarez, a man of typically few words, decided to hold a players-only meeting. What was said during that meeting is unknown, but I’m sure we can all guess […] The post We Are Watching the End of an Astros Era appeared first on Just Baseball .
Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated
Los Angeles, California. The city of movie stars, names and big personalities. Oh yeah, and championships, with the two most recent going to the Dodgers. When you think about the Los Angeles Dodgers, the names that come to mind are Shohei, Tarik, Yoshinobu, and Mookie. Not Max. For one reason or another, Max Muncy has […] The post Max Muncy Continues To Be Underrated appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster?
What once seemed improbable became reality on Sunday, as the Red Sox secured their second straight postseason berth following the Astros’ loss to the Braves. A spot in the playoffs is the latest chapter in a wild and miraculous Red Sox season, one that began with their manager getting fired after 27 games, hit rock […] The post How Will the Red Sox Round Out Their Postseason Roster? appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Good Is the 2026-27 NPB Free Agent Class?
Every offseason, stars from Nippon Professional Baseball make the move to Major League Baseball, and this year will be no different. Not every Japanese player will become a superstar stateside like Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Munetaka Murakami, but they deserve significant recognition for what they accomplished in NPB. The players have spent their professional careers performing […] The post How Good Is the 2026-27 NPB Free Agent Class? appeared first on Just Baseball .
2027 MLB Draft – Top 50 College Prospects
With summer winding down and fall on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to release our first board of the 2027 draft cycle. Over the past few months, we’ve been getting our hands dirty with data, live looks, film, and more as we arrived at a confident ranking. Yes, it is not just a solo […] The post 2027 MLB Draft – Top 50 College Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Is Eligible to Join MLB Playoff Rosters?
Over the next week, 12 playoff teams will be looking to set their rosters for October baseball, trying to construct the best 26-man roster that can navigate the postseason waters and make it out on top as World Series champions. When it comes to setting those rosters, there is often a great deal of confusion […] The post Who Is Eligible to Join MLB Playoff Rosters? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star
The Athletics are finishing off their fifth straight season of losing baseball. During that span, they not only have consistently failed to qualify for the playoffs, but they also have annually found themselves in September as a sub-.500 team with very little to play for down the stretch. Whether playing in Oakland or Sacramento, the […] The post Henry Bolte Is the A’s Next Budding Star appeared first on Just Baseball .
River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback
TOLEDO, Ohio — River Ryan’s phone rang around 9:00 p.m. He and his wife were getting their one-year-old ready for bed when the news came in. “It just kind of happened really quick,” Ryan said. “My agent called me and said, ‘You’ve been traded to the Detroit Tigers.’” “I kind of figured something was going […] The post River Ryan’s New Beginning Comes in the Midst of His Comeback appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 21
Welcome to the last week of fantasy baseball. Hopefully, if you are reading this, that likely means that you’re in your championship series. Congratulations! If you’re not, we still want to say thank you for following along with our waiver wire series throughout the season. We will be back with draft content, rankings, and offseason […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 21 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter
They haven’t clinched a postseason berth yet, but it looks more likely by the day that the Boston Red Sox have a date with the New York Yankees in the Wild Card round again. This will be the third matchup between these two arch rivals in the Wild Card round since 2021, with each organization […] The post Payton Tolle’s Case To Be the Red Sox’s Game 1 Starter appeared first on Just Baseball .
Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran?
The Philadelphia Phillies‘ bullpen was expected to be a strong point of their ball club entering the 2026 season. The team signed Brad Keller, traded for Jonathan Bowlan, picked up José Alvarado’s club option, and returned the likes of Orion Kerkering, Tanner Banks, and Jhoan Duran. Philadelphia presumed that Keller would lock down the eighth […] The post Do the Phillies Have a Solid Bridge to Jhoan Duran? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Hagen Smith Has Quickly Become the White Sox’s Best Weapon
If there’s one word to describe the 2024 MLB Draft, it would be fantastic. The first round of that year’s class has already produced franchise-altering talent, multiple All-Star Games, and a large amount of big league talent just two years since the draft day itself. The first 12 picks of that year’s draft have all […] The post Hagen Smith Has Quickly Become the White Sox’s Best Weapon appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Giants’ Roster Situation Is One of MLB’s Most Complex
It’s been quite the season in San Francisco for all of the wrong reasons. The Giants are ending their fifth season in a row in which they won’t make the playoffs, and this one will comfortably go down as the most disappointing. While the club may not have been division favorites or heavy playoff contenders […] The post The Giants’ Roster Situation Is One of MLB’s Most Complex appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is Blake Snell the Dodgers’ Best Pitcher Right Now?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have done it again. With the Dodgers’ win on Thursday afternoon, they officially clinched the NL West championship for the fifth consecutive year. This marks the Dodgers’ 13th NL West title out of the past 14 years, with their lone second place finish coming in 2021 behind an otherworldly season from […] The post Is Blake Snell the Dodgers’ Best Pitcher Right Now? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Rockies Have an Ezequiel Tovar Problem on Their Hands
The 2026 campaign hasn’t been a pretty one for the Colorado Rockies, who are (un)comfortably stuck in a multi-year rebuild. It’s true that as a whole, the team taking the field on a nightly basis is improved upon the one from last season that won just 43 games, but they’ve only got eight games left […] The post The Rockies Have an Ezequiel Tovar Problem on Their Hands appeared first on Just Baseball .
Just How ‘Final’ Is the AL Rookie of the Year Race?
For most of the 2026 season, Kevin McGonigle has held a strong lead in the AL Rookie of the Year Race. McGonigle’s rookie campaign has been one of the best in MLB history. His 6.8 bWAR ranks tied for seventh all-time for rookie position player seasons. Even with this historic first year, one other rookie […] The post Just How ‘Final’ Is the AL Rookie of the Year Race? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Has Kodai Senga Found His Ideal Role as Mets Closer?
Despite a season full of countless failures for the New York Mets in 2026, they may have found a victory as the season winds down. Kodai Senga’s major league career ebbs and flows about as much as possible. From looking like a future frontline starter during his rookie season to back-to-back injury-riddled campaigns, Senga now makes a […] The post Has Kodai Senga Found His Ideal Role as Mets Closer? appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Cubs Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation?
With the regular season winding down, the Chicago Cubs are looking to secure the top National League Wild Card spot. They held that position for much of the second half, but now find themselves in a deadlock with the Phillies. This means that within the next two weeks, they will have to come up with […] The post How Should the Cubs Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan?
For 13 games in 2024, Mickey Gasper came up to the plate for the Boston Red Sox. In many cases, the NESN cameras cut to his eager parents as they awaited his first MLB hit. A hit that never came. In 2024, at least. Gasper’s journey to the big leagues was unconventional. He played at […] The post Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Will Close Out Games for the Dodgers Come October?
The back-to-back reigning World Series champions look as good as ever… on paper. But the holes on the field are evident. This may not be the same dominant squad we’ve come to know. The way to knock out the champs is to get to the bullpen. While the Los Angeles Dodgers have long cycled through […] The post Who Will Close Out Games for the Dodgers Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar
When Elly De La Cruz broke onto the scene in 2024 as a 22-year-old with 25 home runs, 67 stolen bases and a season worth more than six wins, he announced himself as one of the most exciting players in baseball. A towering 6-foot-6, 200-pound switch-hitting shortstop, De La Cruz possesses a collection of tools […] The post Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?
Two low-cost outfield additions have become much more than depth pieces as Chicago fights through a tight AL Central race. The Chicago White Sox needed Randal Grichuk to swing. Two nights later, they needed Tristan Peters to keep swinging. Chicago was one strike away from a fifth consecutive loss Saturday night in St. Louis when […] The post Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is This the End of the Road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin?
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis took the hard road to the major leagues. A top draft pick and a coveted prospect, his path has been blocked by a pandemic, severe injuries, several operations, and a question about his character. Lewis always fought back and persevered, showing flashes of greatness when healthy. But after two down […] The post Is This the End of the Road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Padres Have Become a Team Nobody Wants to Face
In the first half of the season, the San Diego Padres were the most confusing team in all of baseball. Offensively, the team ranked 30th in average (.226), on-base percentage (.302), and runs scored (379). Individually, the team was beyond disappointing. Fernando Tatis Jr. went homerless through the first 55 games and ended the first […] The post The Padres Have Become a Team Nobody Wants to Face appeared first on Just Baseball .
Coby Mayo Is Rewarding the Orioles for Their Patience
After a strong August, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they were playing their best ball when it mattered most. Colton Cowser’s game-winning catch in Colorado was primed to be the catalyst the team needed to chase down the third AL Wild Card spot. Now, two weeks into September, that hope has been squashed. A four-game […] The post Coby Mayo Is Rewarding the Orioles for Their Patience appeared first on Just Baseball .
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