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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 17
It’s getting late in the fantasy baseball season. With just over a month left to go, head-to-head leagues are approaching the playoffs, and rotisserie league standings are sorting themselves out. If your team is still in contention, each day is an opportunity. If you play in daily leagues, check your lineups each afternoon to swap […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 17 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return
In the midst of a surprising campaign that has seen the club teeter around the .500 mark, the St. Louis Cardinals entered the trade deadline prepared to capitalize on a seller’s market. President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom and his staff engineered one of the more successful deadlines across Major League Baseball, turning short- and […] The post Evaluating the Cardinals’ 2026 Trade Deadline Return appeared first on Just Baseball .
Has the American League MVP Already Been Decided?
Even though there is still over a month left in the regular season with Postseasons battles becoming more evident, has Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez already secured the title for American League Most Valuable Player? Well, nothing is in the books yet, but his offensive performance has been on another level this season. Since making […] The post Has the American League MVP Already Been Decided? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Next Wave of Top Shortstop Prospects Is as Good as it Gets
For the better part of the last decade, baseball has been spoiled at shortstop. Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Trea Turner and Mookie Betts helped define an era in which the position became home to some of the best all-around players in the sport. That group is not gone — far from it. But they are […] The post The Next Wave of Top Shortstop Prospects Is as Good as it Gets appeared first on Just Baseball .
What If the Reliever of the Year… Isn’t Really a Reliever?
At the end of each MLB regular season, members from each BBWAA chapter are assigned one of four awards to vote on: Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, or MVP. But in 2026, the writers in the BBWAA will do something they have never done before. They will vote for a […] The post What If the Reliever of the Year… Isn’t Really a Reliever? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The AL Central Is Open for the Taking
Every baseball season is different and unique. You could go back, year by year, watch season recaps and remember specific moments, record-chasing situations, and games that you’ll never forget. While 2026 has many unique aspects of its own, the lacklustre American League where every team seems to float around .500 is an oddity that keeps […] The post The AL Central Is Open for the Taking appeared first on Just Baseball .
Bargain Signee Josh Bell Has Been a Difference Maker for the Twins
When the Minnesota Twins signed slugger Josh Bell to a one-year contract, they expected he would add some pop to their lineup. Little did they know that they were also bringing in a clubhouse leader. Last December, the Twins signed free agent Bell to a one-year $7 million contract. After they depleted their roster by […] The post Bargain Signee Josh Bell Has Been a Difference Maker for the Twins appeared first on Just Baseball .
Biggest Whiffs at the MLB Trade Deadline
A few weeks have gone by since the MLB trade deadline shook up the rosters of most teams and helped them decide whether to be buyers or sellers as the postseason approaches. Every year, we see some teams go big and make blockbuster deals to shake up their rosters, but we also often see teams […] The post Biggest Whiffs at the MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Dodgers Are Genuinely Vulnerable, And Vegas Doesn’t Care
On Thursday night, Edwin Diaz walked out to protect a 4-2 lead in the ninth inning against the team with the best record in baseball. He walked back off the mound having blown it, and the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped the series opener to Milwaukee 5-4. On Friday night, with a 3-1 lead, the Dodgers […] The post The Dodgers Are Genuinely Vulnerable, And Vegas Doesn’t Care appeared first on Just Baseball .
Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates
Over the past few years, if there’s one thing the Pittsburgh Pirates have lacked, it’s been legitimate catching depth in their system. In 2026, this hasn’t been the case, as the club has seemingly developed multiple very good catching prospects in its farm system. When the Pirates entered the 2025 MLB Draft, this was a […] The post Easton Carmichael Is Thriving in His First Season with the Pirates appeared first on Just Baseball .
4 Teams Who Got Immediate Buyer’s Remorse After the Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline is supposed to be a turning point. For teams in contention, it is a final opportunity to address weaknesses, add impact talent, and strengthen the roster to make a run down the stretch. Whether it is adding a middle-of-the-order bat, a frontline starter, or a weapon for the bullpen, the goal […] The post 4 Teams Who Got Immediate Buyer’s Remorse After the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time
When Bryson Stott came up through the Philadelphia Phillies‘ minor league system, expectations were sky-high. The organization and the fans expected him to be an instrumental piece as the franchise finally transitioned into a winning ball club. Stott came up as a shortstop and was viewed as a potential mainstay at the position throughout the […] The post Bryson Stott Is Swinging a Hot Bat at the Best Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ranking the Top 10 Prospects Dealt at the Trade Deadline
While they don’t often represent the flashy side of the deal, prospect returns are as important as their major league counterparts, signaling a new wave of young talent into a farm system. The 2026 trade deadline only saw a handful of top-tier major league names switching teams, but mid-season swaps require heftier packages than the […] The post Ranking the Top 10 Prospects Dealt at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms
During their tumultuous 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves did something you rarely see. Just three days after his 20th birthday, Didier Fuentes stepped onto a big league mound. His debut did not go as planned, but even through the struggles, he put the baseball world on notice with his talent. That only added to the […] The post Didier Fuentes Has Become One of Atlanta’s Most Valuable Arms appeared first on Just Baseball .
Yandy Díaz Ending His Slump Has Been Huge for the Rays
Since the start of July, Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz has been a shell of the player he was for the first three months or so of the 2026 season. Leading all of baseball in average, as high as .336 on June 28, his production took a nose dive once the calendar turned, […] The post Yandy Díaz Ending His Slump Has Been Huge for the Rays appeared first on Just Baseball .
Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Report: August Update
The dog days of summer are officially upon us. August is always an interesting time in the baseball calendar, with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror and the postseason still a month-plus away. It’s the time of year when fans really feel the grind of a 162-game season as the itch for October baseball […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Minor League Report: August Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
Randy Arozarena Is Looking Like the Best Bat in the Next Free Agent Class
Ever since his trade to the Seattle Mariners in 2024, Randy Arozarena has been one of the best left fielders in MLB. Over the last two seasons, Arozarena’s 6.2 fWAR as a left fielder ranks first in MLB. His 42 home runs are tied for first as well. This season, among all qualified outfielders, he […] The post Randy Arozarena Is Looking Like the Best Bat in the Next Free Agent Class appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jeff Hoffman Has Been Much Better Beneath the Surface
The crowd stood on its feet, eagerly awaiting the pitch to Miguel Rojas. The pesky contact hitter had worked a 3-2 count, one of his best at-bats all season. With one out in the top half of the ninth, Toronto faithful desperately hoped their Blue Jays would be able to hold on to their 4-3 […] The post Jeff Hoffman Has Been Much Better Beneath the Surface appeared first on Just Baseball .
SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: Tennessee Builds Acclaimed Roster for Year 2 of Elander Era
Josh Elander’s first season as the head baseball coach at Tennessee was good, not great. The Vols finished 38-22 (15-15 SEC) and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the seventh year in a row. Of the 12 SEC teams that made the Field of 64, however, they were the only one that didn’t win a […] The post SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: Tennessee Builds Acclaimed Roster for Year 2 of Elander Era appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Padres’ Best Bats Are Turning it On at the Right Time
There are plenty of ways to describe how disappointing both Jackson Merrill’s and Fernando Tatis Jr.’s seasons were through the first half of the season. Respectively, Merrill posted a .628 OPS, while Tatis’s was slightly higher at .713. For Merrill, the approach was not doing him any favors. Through June, he had a strikeout rate […] The post The Padres’ Best Bats Are Turning it On at the Right Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Sandy Alcantara Deserves To Be the First Retired Marlins Jersey
Despite being ranked inside the top 10 of the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm system at the time of the 2017 trade that sent him to the Miami Marlins, there could be a case made that Sandy Alcantara has not been appreciated for just how talented of a pitcher he is. Sandy wasn’t even the top […] The post Sandy Alcantara Deserves To Be the First Retired Marlins Jersey appeared first on Just Baseball .
Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue
The road to the big leagues was not always easy for former top-10 draft pick Zac Veen. The Colorado Rockies’ top prospect may finally be getting his chance to establish himself as a major league player. In 2022, a 20-year-old Zac Veen reached Double-A. The outfielder’s rapid rise toward the bigs stalled due to injury […] The post Zac Veen’s Big League Promotion Was Overdue appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 World Series Odds: Post-Trade Deadline
After a hectic 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the dust has finally settled. Some teams became surprise-buyers as playoff races tighten down the stretch, while others capitalized on a strong sellers market to maximize their returns on players with expiring contracts. Without a doubt, the biggest name moved this deadline was Tarik Skubal. The back-to-back AL […] The post 2026 World Series Odds: Post-Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Series One of All-Star Cup Concludes, Klingler Emerges as Points Leader
The All-Star Cup kicked off this weekend in Chicago with the league’s best players competing to win games, tally hits, and earn strikeouts. With each offensive or defensive play correlating with a point value, players have begun to run the numbers up. The majority of points, regardless of rank, are coming from win points. That […] The post Series One of All-Star Cup Concludes, Klingler Emerges as Points Leader appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Brewers Have the Most Underrated Bullpen Duo in MLB
On Sunday, Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill entered the team’s game against the Twins in the ninth inning as he is used to doing. The situation was a high-leverage one per usual, but there was just one difference. The Brewers and Twins were tied by a score of 3-3. Megill was making his 47th appearance […] The post The Brewers Have the Most Underrated Bullpen Duo in MLB appeared first on Just Baseball .
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