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Has the Jarren Duran Trade Window Passed for the Red Sox?
2024 was a dream season for Jarren Duran. He earned his first All-Star appearance, along with being the All-Star Game MVP. Duran posted a career-high 6.8 fWAR, the seventh-best in the league, and ended eighth in MVP voting. While 2025 didn’t match the 2024 production, he still proved to be a valuable piece for the […] The post Has the Jarren Duran Trade Window Passed for the Red Sox? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Diamondbacks Are in Trade Deadline Purgatory
In 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks were not considered a World Series frontrunner but made it there only to lose to the Rangers. An 84-win team advancing past the Brewers, Dodgers, and Phillies was unexpected and goes to show that once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen. The 2024 season saw the D-backs win […] The post The Diamondbacks Are in Trade Deadline Purgatory appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ryan Jeffers Is the Perfect Trade Target for the Yankees
The New York Yankees began 2026 as one of the most explosive offensive groups in baseball. They have since dealt with lengthy injuries to both Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge that have limited their offensive output. While both are expected to return during the regular season, the Yankees need to find a way to produce […] The post Ryan Jeffers Is the Perfect Trade Target for the Yankees appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Case for the Braves To Extend Mauricio Dubón
The All-Star break is quickly approaching, and even during a down June, the Atlanta Braves sport the fourth-best record in baseball at 54-38. Despite the current narrative surrounding the team, they maintain a three-game lead in their division and are squarely in the playoff picture. When a team is playing this well, the stars usually […] The post The Case for the Braves To Extend Mauricio Dubón appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Does a Perfect MLB Draft Look Like for the Pirates?
Heading into the 2026 MLB Draft, the vibe around the Pittsburgh Pirates is far different than at this point in past years. Currently sitting at 47-47, the Pirates are just five games out of an NL Wild Card spot, and with an active deadline, they have a real shot to make things interesting down the […] The post What Does a Perfect MLB Draft Look Like for the Pirates? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Davis Martin and Sean Burke Have Become Cornerstones of the White Sox Rotation
Entering the season needing to display growth in order to maintain a rotation spot heading into the future, Davis Martin and Sean Burke have become the stabilizers of the Chicago White Sox rotation. The 2026 season has represented a massive step forward for the White Sox organization, particularly the offense, which has become one of […] The post Davis Martin and Sean Burke Have Become Cornerstones of the White Sox Rotation appeared first on Just Baseball .
First Round Draft Preview For the San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are heading into the 2026 MLB Draft with their most important pick since the second overall selection back in 2018. This year, they lucked into the fourth overall pick despite having odds that would suggest that was impossible. As an organization that is stuck in between an expensive core that’s not […] The post First Round Draft Preview For the San Francisco Giants appeared first on Just Baseball .
What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans
For much of the last decade, the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching preferences in the draft were centered around selecting arms with enough command and solid secondaries to project as starters. Settling on the Michael McGreevys and Pete Hansens of the world meant fielding a minor-league system with arms who will rapidly ascend the ladder by […] The post What the Cardinals’ 2025 Draft Strategy Could Tell Us About Their 2026 Plans appeared first on Just Baseball .
Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Check-In: July 2026
At the halfway point of the MLB season, it’s time to check in on the Minnesota Twins’ minor league prospects and evaluate how they are progressing. Whether they are at Triple-A St. Paul or further down the organization, this is a good opportunity to see whose stock is rising and whose is falling. Some of […] The post Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Check-In: July 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Kazuma Okamoto Hasn’t Come as Expected, And That’s Okay
The Toronto Blue Jays have dug deep into their pockets over the last few offseasons to sign some of the most lucrative free agents on the market. While some signings haven’t proven very effective yet (Anthony Santander) and others have been very solid additions (George Springer, Kevin Gausman), one contract stands out as one of […] The post Kazuma Okamoto Hasn’t Come as Expected, And That’s Okay appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Race To College Station: 10 Breakthroughs To Watch as the Playoffs Approach
On July 23, the second and third place teams will face off in a single game to determine who takes on the No. 1 seed in the championship. A best-of-three series will crown the 2026 AUSL champions, and the race for a top seed is far from over. Each series manages to shift the rankings. […] The post The Race To College Station: 10 Breakthroughs To Watch as the Playoffs Approach appeared first on Just Baseball .
Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push
The 2026 Boston Red Sox have been quite a surprise across baseball, and not for the better. While they are 9-2 in their last 11 games, the team still finds itself near the bottom of the AL East standings with a 41-48 record, 12 games back of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and four games […] The post Five Reasons Why the Red Sox Can Still Make a Playoff Push appeared first on Just Baseball .
It’s Been an Interesting Year for Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is probably one of the more polarizing players on the New York Yankees‘ roster. His talent and swagger in the batter’s box and at second base are very apparent, but the Bronx faithful have often had good reason to question his decisions on the field. He has often come up huge in […] The post It’s Been an Interesting Year for Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cincinnati Reds Mid-Season Prospect Report
The Cincinnati Reds are not having the season fans had hoped for. After an electric start in April, going 17-9, they have since stumbled. Are they technically still alive in the Wild Card race? Maybe if you squint. Do I expect them to be buyers at the deadline? No. So, we will shift our focus […] The post Cincinnati Reds Mid-Season Prospect Report appeared first on Just Baseball .
Analyzing Craig Breslow as if He Were a Developing Young Player
To call Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow unpopular in his market would be underselling it. He’s more than earned that with his up-and-down tenure to date. Through two and a half seasons under Breslow, the Red Sox are 211-202. They made the playoffs in 2025, but lost to the New York Yankees […] The post Analyzing Craig Breslow as if He Were a Developing Young Player appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado
Just two months after Paul DePodesta took over as the new president of baseball operations, the Colorado Rockies acquired two key pieces who have since become pillars of the lineup: Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield. McCarthy was first to join Colorado’s organization via trade on January 10. It was a one-for-one trade that sent McCarthy […] The post Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cade Smith Deserves More Praise
The Cleveland Guardians have developed one of baseball’s best reputations for identifying and developing high-end power relievers. So when perennial All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on leave midway through the 2025 season, the expectation outside the organization was that replacing one of baseball’s premier closers would be nearly impossible. As it turns out, the answer […] The post Cade Smith Deserves More Praise appeared first on Just Baseball .
Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base
The 2026 Washington Nationals have soared to heights they haven’t experienced in years, largely thanks to their incredible offense. While All-Stars like CJ Abrams and James Wood might steal the show at first glance, an offense doesn’t end up leading the league in runs scored and sitting amongst the top five in home runs, OPS […] The post Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy?
For the first time in several years, the Athletics had raised expectations heading into the new season. After starting a rebuild a few years back, the A’s have developed a young offensive core that made some noise last season and grabbed the attention of even the most casual baseball fan. When projecting ahead for the […] The post How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy? appeared first on Just Baseball .
San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects
One of the more improved farm systems in baseball over the last couple of seasons, the Giants have accumulated plenty of high-upside talent through international free agency in particular, with the majority of the talent at the lower levels. A quartet of top 100 prospect bats lead the way, but there are some emergent arms […] The post San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chicago Bandits’ Offensive Depth Powers Seven-Game Win Streak
The Chicago Bandits are red hot and showing no signs of slowing down. Rising to the top with a seven-game win streak, the Bandits are pushing their way into first place and gunning for a spot in the postseason. The Bandits have swept their last three series over the Spark, Cascade, and Volts. This seven-game […] The post Chicago Bandits’ Offensive Depth Powers Seven-Game Win Streak appeared first on Just Baseball .
Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 MLB All-Star Week Events
The voting is over. The rosters have been revealed. The biggest and brightest stars in Major League Baseball are getting ready to show what they’ve got in the 2026 All-Star Game. The Midsummer Classic isn’t just the nominal halfway point of the MLB season. It’s the final event in a whirlwind period of exciting baseball […] The post Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 MLB All-Star Week Events appeared first on Just Baseball .
Takeaways From the White Sox Winning 10 Straight Home Series
The Chicago White Sox have spent the past two seasons searching for real signs of progress. Winning 10 straight home series is the clearest indication yet that something has changed. Rate Field has turned into one of the toughest places to play in baseball this season. Even after dropping the finale against Kansas City, the […] The post Takeaways From the White Sox Winning 10 Straight Home Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
‘Doing It Faster Than Anybody Else’: The Impressive Ascent of Ralphy Velazquez
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It had already been a busy morning for Ralphy Velazquez. A few social media video hits, signing autographs for a local little league team, and wrapping up with a guest appearance on MLB Network. National attention isn’t new to the Huntington Beach, California, native. In fact, you have to go back to […] The post ‘Doing It Faster Than Anybody Else’: The Impressive Ascent of Ralphy Velazquez appeared first on Just Baseball .
It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati
“We’re trying to eliminate peaks and valleys,” were the words of Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations, when describing the Reds and their path forward back in 2022. A time in which the Reds were once again going through a rebuild, although the start and end date continues to become more blurry. Krall […] The post It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati appeared first on Just Baseball .
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