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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 14
With just two weeks left to go in the MLB season, it’s almost time to crown a champion in fantasy baseball leagues. If you play in a head-to-head format, your championship matchup is either beginning now or is already underway. In roto, you’re looking to see if you can scrounge up a couple more points […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 14 appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Phillies Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation?
The Philadelphia Phillies face a postseason dilemma that many other franchises would love to have. Philadelphia currently has one of the best three-headed monsters in baseball atop its rotation. Philadelphia just capped off an incredible month of August, finishing with a 21-7 record. The scorching month from the Phillies has comfortably put them in playoff […] The post How Should the Phillies Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever
Amidst the inconsistency of the Houston Astros 2026 season, left-handed closer Josh Hader‘s sustained dominance has them at the top of the American League West. Being a reliever is highly volatile. It’s a testament to one’s ability to hold up year-over-year. Only generationally great relievers tend to avoid a blowup year. But even the likes […] The post Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever appeared first on Just Baseball .
Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing
Earlier this season, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz was breaking out and finally taking his game to the next level. Ever since he debuted back in 2021, it felt like the baseball world was awaiting that one “big year” from Cruz, as his electric power was second to none in the sport. However, hefty […] The post Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs
A magic number represents the number of games a team needs to win – or their closest opponent needs to lose – for that team to clinch a playoff spot, a division title, a first-round bye, or home-field advantage in any given postseason series. Tracking your favorite team’s magic numbers is a nice and easy […] The post 2026 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else
The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year. Failing to […] The post The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Top Prospects Shined the Most in A-Ball This Year?
Competition across Low-A and High-A has commenced. The 132-game sample led the way for a plethora of young players to establish themselves as some of the premier prospects in the sport. A hotbed for young, unproven talent, the lower minors are the environment to establish oneself as a must-know name. Last season, names like Kevin […] The post Which Top Prospects Shined the Most in A-Ball This Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Toronto Blue Jays Played the Middle Perfectly at the Trade Deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the 2026 season expected to be one of the best teams in baseball but the season hasn’t exactly played out the way that the reigning AL Champs would’ve hoped. They were expected to be sellers at the August 3rd trade deadline, as they were seven games below .500 but things […] The post The Toronto Blue Jays Played the Middle Perfectly at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Rookies Are Shining Down the Stretch
The Milwaukee Brewers are no strangers to getting strong performances from rookies. From Sal Frelick’s debut in 2023 to Jackson Chourio bursting onto the scene in 2024 to Jacob Misiorowski starting to open eyes last year, young talent has been a big part of the team’s success in recent seasons. That probably isn’t surprising for […] The post Brewers Rookies Are Shining Down the Stretch appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Red Sox Line Up Their Rotation for the Postseason?
With just 13 games left in the regular season, the Boston Red Sox are gearing up for a potential playoff run. Currently holding a six-game lead over the third Wild Card spot, the Red Sox are expected to play the New York Yankees in the Wild Card Series. This has led to a slight tweak […] The post How Should the Red Sox Line Up Their Rotation for the Postseason? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month
After coming oh, so close to winning it all last October, the Toronto Blue Jays have come crashing back down to earth this year. Things haven’t looked great, and there are a myriad of reasons behind such a dramatic fall from grace. At one point, the team had fallen to 10 games under .500 and […] The post The Blue Jays’ Best Feel-Good Story Comes in the Season’s Final Month appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Pete Crow-Armstrong Put It All Together
Coming into 2026, Pete Crow-Armstrong was a certainty in center field for the Chicago Cubs. Coming off a 2025 season with 24 Outs Above Average and 15 Defensive Runs Saved, the Wrigley faithful knew what they were getting from his glove. What we didn’t know is what we were getting out of his bat: The […] The post How Pete Crow-Armstrong Put It All Together appeared first on Just Baseball .
Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series
The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks may be giving fans a preview of October baseball. The two clubs have been competing for the final NL Wild Card spot, and as fate would have it, they will face each other in their final series of the regular season. Depending on how the standings shake out […] The post Padres and D-backs Are Lined Up for a Psuedo Play-In Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Impending Free Agent Arms Have the Most To Gain in October?
October baseball: where contenders immortalize themselves as champions, where great players cement themselves as icons of their franchises, and where impending free agents have the ultimate stage to elevate their value and turn a few weeks of October magic into millions of dollars on their next contract. Playoff baseball has long been a land of […] The post Which Impending Free Agent Arms Have the Most To Gain in October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Impending Free Agent Bats Have the Most To Gain in October?
October baseball: where contenders immortalize themselves as champions, where great players cement themselves as icons of their franchises, and where impending free agents have the ultimate stage to elevate their value and turn a few weeks of October magic into millions of dollars on their next contract. Playoff baseball has long been a land of […] The post Which Impending Free Agent Bats Have the Most To Gain in October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Can the Cubs Overcome Their Bullpen Come October?
Throughout most of the 2026 season, the Chicago Cubs have displayed the talent to be one of the best teams in baseball. Their group of position players has been the most valuable bunch by a wide margin and has kept the team afloat through pitching injuries with daily offensive and defensive production. However, there’s only […] The post Can the Cubs Overcome Their Bullpen Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Javier Sanoja Is More Than Just a Utility Piece for the Marlins
There are always distinguishing characteristics of a player’s profile that help determine just how they fit into their current team. From an everyday player to an off-the-bench bat, and even the Swiss Army Knife role, they all play intricate roles. There’s also the current state of the team and whether they are contenders or pretenders. […] The post Javier Sanoja Is More Than Just a Utility Piece for the Marlins appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Brewers Have a Kyle Harrison Problem
Through the first half of the season, it appeared as if the Milwaukee Brewers had one of the most lethal one-two punches in Major League Baseball blossoming in front of our very eyes. Jacob Misiorowski was, and still is, doing things never before seen on a mound, flashing unprecedented velocity in pursuit of his first […] The post The Brewers Have a Kyle Harrison Problem appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dodgers to Promote Top Prospect Josue De Paula for MLB Debut
After putting together an otherworldly showing at the Double-A level this year, Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula is heading to the major leagues. According to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the 21-year-old will join the club on Friday ahead of its series against the Miami Marlins. De Paula, Just Baseball’s No. 10 overall prospect in […] The post Dodgers to Promote Top Prospect Josue De Paula for MLB Debut appeared first on Just Baseball .
Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham
At the start of the 2026 Minor League Baseball season within the Tampa Bay Rays organization, there was no guarantee that first base prospect Xavier Isaac would find success again in professional baseball. Isaac posted to Instagram on November 28, 2025 that he received life-saving brain surgery in July that sidelined him for the remainder […] The post Bodine, Isaac Make Waves After Promotions To Triple-A Durham appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be
Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player. As a switch-hitter, Lee also worked to improve his contact skills […] The post How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be appeared first on Just Baseball .
Can Blue Jays Top Prospect Help Fill Out Their Rotation?
The 2026 season has gone far from plan for the Toronto Blue Jays, but they are still very much in the thick of the final postseason push. With only 15 games left in a close playoff race and three-ish healthy starters, the Blue Jays continue to get creative. However, what if, instead of relying solely […] The post Can Blue Jays Top Prospect Help Fill Out Their Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Race For MLB Expansion: Breaking Down the Six Leading Cities
Expansion is coming. Among all of the current issues and talking points surrounding Major League Baseball and the upcoming collective bargaining agreement, one topic has seemingly slipped through the cracks in the public eye: expansion. The upcoming CBA negotiations are expected to be a brutal battle between the MLBPA and owners, with topics such as […] The post The Race For MLB Expansion: Breaking Down the Six Leading Cities appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top Left-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top left-handed pitching prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where exactly 10 southpaws made the list. The post Top Left-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Orioles, Albert Suárez, and Ultimate Roster Manipulation
Look, the Baltimore Orioles have been playing a fascinating game of roster manipulation with right-hander Albert Suárez all year long and it’s time somebody talks about it. It’s such a small, minute, and largely unimportant storyline to follow, but it’s had my attention since early on. At 70-76, the Orioles are 17 games out of […] The post The Orioles, Albert Suárez, and Ultimate Roster Manipulation appeared first on Just Baseball .
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