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Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for June 24, 2026, covering 16 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Jacob deGrom TEX MIA 6.0 4 2 8 2 91 24 26.4% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – June 24, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
Welcome back to the mailbag! Most of the responses I got this time were centered around prospects and the state of the farm so far this year, so that will be the theme of this mailbag article. pdawd (@JeannotShowYo on Twitter/X): Who in the farm has been the most pleasant surprise and what have they […]
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 .
On May 29, 2024, a major bridge in baseball history formed. Major League Baseball officially recognized Negro League stats, The two world that defined America’s pastime seamlessly fit together, Thanks to video games and history, younger generations and people in general can now appreciate the Negro Leagues. Bob Kendrick, the president of the Negro League […] The post Exclusive Interview: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President Bob Kendrick appeared first on HEAVY .
When the Arizona Cardinals were on the clock during the 2024 NFL draft, the team needed offensive tackle help, a top receiver, heavy reinforcements in the secondary, and a pass rusher. The first three to go were all quarterbacks: Caleb Williams (USC), Jayden Daniels (LSU), and Drake Maye (North Carolina). Arizona was next at pick […]
Marlins right-hander Eury Perez was supposed to miss eight weeks with a hamstring strain. Instead, he’ll return to the big-league club in less than a month. Perez is expected to be activated to start against the Rangers today. 1. Alcantara sets franchise record Another Marlins righty, former NL Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara, made Miami […]
If you’re wondering why the Braves were relying on Carlos Carrasco to pitch not one but two innings in a one-run game Tuesday night, Walt Weiss said about half the bullpen was unavailable, including All-Star reliever Robert Suarez who is dealing with forearm tightness. Suarez will play catch today to see how he’s feeling, but […]
Presenting a rundown key movers up, down, on and off the latest BA Top 500 draft rankings for 2026. The post Risers, Fallers & New Additions To The June 2026 MLB Draft Rankings Update appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Sutton’s control, durability led him to 3,000 strikeouts kkundahl Wed, 2026-06-24 09:30 On June 24, 1983, the workhorse starter became the eighth pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts. Khadifi Madison Don Sutton signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent in 1964. Two years later, he debuted with the club and struck out 209 batters as a rookie – becoming the first National League newcomer to surpass 200 strikeouts since Grover Clevelan...
Manny Machado said it best in his postgame interview – this was a team win. The San Diego Padres got a walk-off win thanks to a single back through the middle of the infield by Machado that allowed Jackson Merrill to score from second base to give the Padres a 7-6 win over the Atlanta […]
The early signs of Tuesday’s game were promising, as the Braves looked to bounce back from back-to-back losses. Rowdy Tellez got the club on the board with a two-run single in the second inning. Michael Harris II added on with a double — one of his three hits on the night — and Matt Olson […]
Jac Caglianone had a huge two-homer night playing near his hometown, writes Jaylon Thompson. “It was pretty cool,” Caglianone said. “I had one of my best friends pretty close to home plate. So no, I hit it and I knew he was pretty fired up about it. It’s cool. You can see like on the […]
The Milwaukee Brewers are 48-29 on the season following their 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The win saw starter Brandon Sproat throw the best game of his career, as he went six innings while allowing just one hit, no runs, no walks, and notching 10 strikeouts. He is the only rookie [...]
For Hickory, Geury Rodriguez went 1.1 IP, allowing three runs, walking three and striking out one. Paulino Santana was 2 for 5. Yolfran Castillo had a hit and a walk. Marco Argudin was 2 for 4 with a homer, a walk and a stolen base. Angel Arredondo was 2 for 3 with a homer and […]
Former MLB scout Jason Pennini dishes on 10 2026 MLB Draft prospects who impressed him on day one of the MLB Draft Combine. The post 2026 MLB Draft Combine: 10 Prospects Who Stood Out On Day 1 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Ian Cundall revisits our preseason farm system rankings to check in on five organizations who have seen exciting prospect development so far in 2026. The post 5 MLB Farm Systems Trending Up In 2026 appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Now a broadcast analyst, the erstwhile Minnesota Twins southpaw has good stories about batters he faced as the club's closer.
If there is one thing that we are learning about the 2026 Boston Red Sox, it’s that change is coming. As much as Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow wants to hold off on selling at this point, the writing is on the wall.Despite a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, Boston is […] The post Boston Red Sox Predicted To Trade All-Star Outfielder to the National League appeared first on HEAVY .
Whatever else can be said about the 2026 Orioles, you’ve got to give this to them: They’re really committed to the bit. The problem for everyone who would prefer if they win games is that the bit the Orioles are committed to is the steadfast refusal to ever go on any kind of extended winning […]
Now in his fourth year with the New York Mets, starting pitcher Kodai Senga has flashed brilliance at times, even finishing seventh in Cy Young voting back in 2023. That was a long time ago now, though, and Senga’s 2026 season is off the rails.Senga has been hampered by injuries since 2024. That included spine […] The post Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Brutally Honest on Kodai Senga Situation appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s impossible to tell the story of the 2026 Orioles without mentioning injuries. The same can be said about the 2025 Orioles, the 2024 Orioles, and really every other team. Injuries are always part of baseball, but sometimes they play a larger role than others. Jordan Westburg will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing […]
After waiting since Saturday to play baseball. the Cubs had themselves an eventful game in the opener of a four-game series against the Mets at Citi Field. The Cubs won the game 9-6 (and the game wasn’t really that close), but now have apparently lost starter Edward Cabrera for an extended period due to a […]
To set some context: the Braves have a 5.5-game lead in the division, playoff odds north of 96 percent, and MLB’s third-best record. They don’t need to chase wins. But, in the same vein, they didn’t need to chase wins in 2025 (although it wasn’t ever quite as comparable, as playoff odds dipped below 90 […]
It’s been just under two weeks since Derek Hill left the Windy City and joined the City of Brotherly Love. Since then, he’s played in nine games for the Phillies. That’s not enough to get a particularly accurate picture of his performance. But it is enough to get a first impression, and you know what […]
In Today’s Links: more Seattle Seahawks player rankings, Steve Raible on the mic, Jaxon Smith-Njigba speaks with Jen Mueller, the Hawks Eye with Bryce drops a new stream, looks like the Arizona Cardinals won’t be getting a new QB after all, and a little bit more. Happy Wednesday (the hardest day to spell?)! Thanks for […]