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The Garrett Crochet Trade Was a Win for Both Parties
The Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox have a recurring trend of trading left-handed aces. After some mixed results in the White Sox’s return for Chris Sale, several of the players received for Garrett Crochet have already become major-league mainstays. At the time, the headlines focused on the fact that the Red Sox gave […] The post The Garrett Crochet Trade Was a Win for Both Parties appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ranking the 10 Greatest MLB Debuts of All-Time
There have been many great first at-bats and debut games in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. Many of us can name a player or two who clobbered a home run in their first at-bat or pitchers who threw a scoreless game to start their careers. Trying to develop a list like this proved more challenging […] The post Ranking the 10 Greatest MLB Debuts of All-Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mets Midseason Report Card: Grading Every Player After 81 Games
The New York Mets are officially halfway through a tumultuous 2026 season. They currently sit at 34-47 and are 9.5 games back out of postseason contention. Each player that has appeared frequently enough to impact the team’s performance received a grade. Grades were determined by a combination of overall production and performance relative to expectation. […] The post Mets Midseason Report Card: Grading Every Player After 81 Games appeared first on Just Baseball .
Joe Ryan Will Be the Top Trade Chip on the Market
As the 2026 MLB season progresses and the All-Star break approaches, rumors have already begun to swirl regarding the trade market. Many teams will be in need of pitching and there are some big names that could potentially become available before the deadline. This summer, no pitcher may generate more interest than Joe Ryan. The […] The post Joe Ryan Will Be the Top Trade Chip on the Market appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is Eric Hartman the Next Great Braves Prospect?
Since the graduations of players such as Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Dansby Swanson, and Austin Riley, the Atlanta Braves’ farm system has consistently ranked near the bottom of the league. Much of the talent Atlanta has had in the farm system during that stretch had been on the pitching side, including Spencer Schwellenbach, Spencer […] The post Is Eric Hartman the Next Great Braves Prospect? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Juan Soto’s Outstanding Year Is Being Overshadowed
After Wednesday night’s doubleheader sweep by the Chicago Cubs dropped the New York Mets to a season-worst 12 games under .500, play-by-play announcer Gary Cohen summed it up best: “This team is in the depths of despair.” The Mets have been nothing short of awful despite entering the season with MLB’s second-highest payroll. During the […] The post Juan Soto’s Outstanding Year Is Being Overshadowed appeared first on Just Baseball .
All Eyes Are on Elly De La Cruz As He Returns to the Reds
On May 31st, the Cincinnati Reds sat just outside of a National League wild card spot, and were in the middle of an NL Central division race at 30-28. Then, in a game against the Atlanta Braves that day, star shortstop Elly De La Cruz blasted a fastball from Spencer Strider into the right-center field […] The post All Eyes Are on Elly De La Cruz As He Returns to the Reds appeared first on Just Baseball .
Closer Volatility on Full Display This Season in MLB
A tale as old as time, the volatility of a Major League Baseball reliever. Often given just three outs to get, sometimes even less, it’s easy for a few bad outings to spoil an otherwise dominant campaign. Because of this, that separates the greats from the rest of the pack even further. Even the really […] The post Closer Volatility on Full Display This Season in MLB appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Can the Cardinals Get Joshua Báez’s Bat in the Lineup?
The St. Louis Cardinals have been the definition of a surprise contender this season. JJ Wetherholt’s fantastic introduction, steadiness up and down the lineup, and Jordan Walker’s breakout highlight a young and fierce roster–but the biggest surprise might be in Triple-A. This spring, Cardinal fans familiarized themselves with the name Joshua Báez. In ten games, […] The post How Can the Cardinals Get Joshua Báez’s Bat in the Lineup? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Royals Have More Questions Than Answers Now and Into the Future
On October 1 of 2023, Zack Greinke took the mound one final time. A five-inning, one-run performance ultimately leading to a win in front of the Kansas City Royals faithful closing out the season, and for Greinke a career, with smiles in Kansas City. Smiles that had to be dusted off and practiced after rarely […] The post The Royals Have More Questions Than Answers Now and Into the Future appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Have the Marlins Had One of MLB’s Best Pitching Staffs in June?
There were many Miami Marlins fans, myself included, who were worried about the departure of Mel Stottlemyre Jr after the conclusion of the 2024 season. Now, here we sit on June 26, and the Marlins pitching staff may be better than ever. They have been a big reason why this has been one of the […] The post How Have the Marlins Had One of MLB’s Best Pitching Staffs in June? appeared first on Just Baseball .
AUSL Releases Midway Results for All-Star Cup Selections
The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League All Star-Cup will be held on August 8-30 in Rosemont, IL. 60 players will be invited to participate, and fans get to lock in their top picks for an automatic invitation. AUSL uses a unique format to keep fans engaged passed the end of the season in July. During […] The post AUSL Releases Midway Results for All-Star Cup Selections appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon
Looking to put the exclamation point on a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers led 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Jake Bauers stepped to the plate with runners on the corners. As he has all season, Bauers put together a quality plate […] The post The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rockies find first-half success with aggressive baserunning and pitch suggesting
DENVER – It’s the halfway point for the Colorado Rockies and a projection of 98 losses this season is not exactly a bad thing. At 32-49 following Wednesday’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox, Colorado feels worlds apart from the team who lost 119 games in 2025. “If you’ve watched us play all year, […] The post Rockies find first-half success with aggressive baserunning and pitch suggesting appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is It Time To Worry About Dylan Crews?
When the 2023 MLB draft rolled around, two LSU teammates were the main focus. Pitcher Paul Skenes was the high-upside arm in the draft, while the rest of the top five was hitter focused. Leading the way amongst that group was Dylan Crews. Crews was coming off a season where he hit .426 with 18 […] The post Is It Time To Worry About Dylan Crews? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Padres Are Taking Roster Risks That Just Aren’t Working
The 2026 San Diego Padres are the most confusing team in baseball. They are a bottom-five offense in most major categories, have one of the thinnest rotations, have a -8 run differential, and are 17-21 against teams above .500. Yet somehow, at 41-37, they are tied with the Cubs for the final wild-card spot. Still, […] The post The Padres Are Taking Roster Risks That Just Aren’t Working appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where Did Sonny Gray’s Strikeouts Go?
Sonny Gray has delivered on being a top-of-the-rotation pitcher for the Boston Red Sox so far. After a brief rocky start to the season, Gray has provided stability for Boston, posting a 9-1 record with a 2.95 ERA while tying for the second-most wins in MLB. There’s even a shot Gray will be one of […] The post Where Did Sonny Gray’s Strikeouts Go? appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Does Selling at the Deadline Look Like for the Giants?
In each of the last few seasons, the San Francisco Giants have found themselves stuck when it comes to what direction they need to go in at the trade deadline. While they inevitably sold at last year’s deadline, there could’ve been a decent argument for them to buy. However, 2026 is a completely different story. […] The post What Does Selling at the Deadline Look Like for the Giants? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The David Peterson Trade Was a No-Brainer for the New York Mets
Yesterday, the Chicago Cubs swept the New York Mets in a doubleheader where they scored 10 runs in each game, and where the Mets committed a whopping six errors in the nightcap. After enduring the brutal losses in front of their home fans, the Mets ended the day 12 games under .500 and nine games […] The post The David Peterson Trade Was a No-Brainer for the New York Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
Michael McGreevy Looks Like a Building Block in the Cardinals’ Rotation
Through his first 15 starts, Michael McGreevy has been solid for the St. Louis Cardinals. He sports a 3.35 ERA, ranking him 15th in the National League. The problem: nearly all the predictive data suggests it shouldn’t be happening. In 83.1 innings, McGreevy has a 120 ERA+ and consistently gives the Cardinals a chance to […] The post Michael McGreevy Looks Like a Building Block in the Cardinals’ Rotation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Logan Webb Is Still the Perfect Leader on the Giants’ Staff
Going into the 2026 season, there were some real question marks within the San Francisco Giants starting rotation. While Robbie Ray and Landen Roupp had strong 2025 campaigns, it’s been a bit more up and down throughout the first few months. Looking back, they probably should’ve tried to sign some higher-tier options, but their two […] The post Logan Webb Is Still the Perfect Leader on the Giants’ Staff appeared first on Just Baseball .
The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight
Regardless of how the Arizona Diamondbacks are doing, one consistent is the production of All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte. A three-time All-Star, Marte is already third among position players in team history with 32.0 fWAR. Barring injury, he’ll likely pass longtime outfielder Luis Gonzalez in total games played for the franchise. However, he’s far from […] The post The D-Backs Need Ketel Marte to Start Carrying His Weight appeared first on Just Baseball .
Bryce Eldridge Has More Than Found His Footing for the Giants
When the Giants drafted Bryce Eldridge 16th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, they knew they selected a high-risk, high-reward prospect with an offensive ceiling as high as any player in the class. The Giants threw him straight into game action after the ink dried, where he launched five homers in 16 Arizona Complex League […] The post Bryce Eldridge Has More Than Found His Footing for the Giants appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Tigers Relied Too Heavily on False Production From 2025
If you were to ask Detroit Tigers fans about the 2025 season, you will get mixed responses. Some will tell you about how one run in a 15-inning game kept them from reaching the ALCS for a chance to play for the World Series. Others will tell you about their 28-37 post-All-Star break collapse which […] The post The Tigers Relied Too Heavily on False Production From 2025 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Biloxi Shuckers Showcase the Brewers’ Next Wave of Talent
Last week, two of the most intriguing prospects in the Brewers’ farm system were promoted from High-A Wisconsin to Double-A Biloxi: first baseman Andrew Fischer and outfielder Josh Adamczewski. Fischer and Adamczewski join an already-loaded group of prospects for the Biloxi Shuckers, including baseball’s top prospect, Jesus Made, along with several other enticing young talents. […] The post Biloxi Shuckers Showcase the Brewers’ Next Wave of Talent appeared first on Just Baseball .
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