Just Baseball
Total reads
77
This week
0
Rank
#287 of 462
Published
772 posts
Last 12 weeks
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Red Sox Stock Watch: Where Every Key Player Stands Headed into 2027
At first glance, it may appears like the Boston Red Sox have a fairly simple offseason in front of them. Other than veteran starting pitcher Sonny Gray, every single significant member of the 2026 team is under contract for 2027. This includes trade deadline acquisition Adley Rutschman, who will now take over the lion’s share […] The post Red Sox Stock Watch: Where Every Key Player Stands Headed into 2027 appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Texas Rangers Are at a Crossroads
The Texas Rangers have had quite a decade. A bunch of losses, one playoff appearance, and one World Series win. Since winning the World Series in 2023, the Rangers have yet to pass 81 wins. Three straight seasons of flirting with .500 is simply not good enough when you consider where this roster is. Last […] The post The Texas Rangers Are at a Crossroads appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cincinnati Reds Rule 5 and 40-Man Roster Outlook
The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a disappointing 75-win season that failed to build on any momentum from their 2025 playoff berth. While Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart made headlines throughout the season, the Reds proved they weren’t deep enough in either the lineup or the rotation. With the 2026 season now behind […] The post Cincinnati Reds Rule 5 and 40-Man Roster Outlook appeared first on Just Baseball .
Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money
Just one year ago in 2025, Taylor Ward completed arguably the best season of his career. He mashed 31 doubles and 36 home runs while driving in 103 runs for the Los Angeles Angels. Ward’s .228 batting average wasn’t his best, but the amount of power and run production he displayed was impressive. It looked […] The post Taylor Ward’s Mariners Stint Lost Him So Much Money appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Yankees Build Their 2027 Roster?
The New York Yankees won 93 games, thrashed their hated rivals in Boston in the Wild Card Series, and sported one of the best rotations in their franchise’s history. Cam Schlittler will likely win the 2026 American League Cy Young Award, and the team found a way to finish eighth in Runs Scored per Game […] The post How Should the Yankees Build Their 2027 Roster? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Frelick, Pratt Bring Team Halfway to Ultimate Prize
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to prove to teams that you just can not take any lead for granted. That’s a bad thing for opposing teams trying to scratch out a win, but it’s a great thing for baseball fans hoping for a second straight thrilling World Series contest. After surrendering an early lead in Game […] The post Brewers Notebook: Frelick, Pratt Bring Team Halfway to Ultimate Prize appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Crew’s Usual Suspects Secure Thrilling Game 1 Win
Friday was the moment baseball fans had been waiting for. A long regular season was in the books and three postseason rounds were complete. The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, top seeds in their respective leagues, were ready to square off in Wisconsin’s largest city. If you were hoping for an exciting start to […] The post Brewers Notebook: Crew’s Usual Suspects Secure Thrilling Game 1 Win appeared first on Just Baseball .
An Offseason Wishlist for the Detroit Tigers
Well, we’ve made it to the point on the calendar where it’s time to talk hypotheticals for the next few months. Players added, players removed, all of your favorite trade scenarios and offseason targets that will, without a doubt, make your favorite team a World Series contender, right? At least we hope. The situation and […] The post An Offseason Wishlist for the Detroit Tigers appeared first on Just Baseball .
Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card
The Atlanta Braves‘ 2026 season officially came to a disappointing end with a 3-1 National League Division Series loss to the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. After missing the postseason last year and failing to win a playoff series since capturing the 2021 World Series title, simply getting that monkey off their […] The post Atlanta Braves 2026 Season Report Card appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cleveland Guardians 2026 Post-Mortem: Guard Ball at a Crossroads
For a moment, it looked like the Cleveland Guardians were going to do it again. After storming back from an 0-2 deficit against division rival Chicago in the ALDS, Cleveland carried that momentum into Tampa Bay. Home runs from Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey, along with a clutch RBI single from José Ramírez, helped the […] The post Cleveland Guardians 2026 Post-Mortem: Guard Ball at a Crossroads appeared first on Just Baseball .
Do the Red Sox Need to Extend Adley Rutschman This Winter?
The Adley Rutschman trade was one of the biggest and riskiest moves of the 2026 trade deadline. The Boston Red Sox acquired the former No. 1 overall pick for a hefty price, which included three of Boston’s top-five prospects. While it wasn’t the greatest second half for Rutschman, his defensive presence was much needed in […] The post Do the Red Sox Need to Extend Adley Rutschman This Winter? appeared first on Just Baseball .
It Still Makes Sense for the Rockies to Trade Hunter Goodman
I don’t believe it’s a hot take when I say that production from the catcher’s position is few and far between across the league. This isn’t anything new, either. The degree of volatility wavers so much from year to year that it’s hard to claim your favorite team has one of the best catchers in […] The post It Still Makes Sense for the Rockies to Trade Hunter Goodman appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade
After a roller coaster season, the San Diego Padres now face another busy offseason with plenty of decisions to make. Among those decisions is a potential logjam at catcher. The Golden Boy has arrived and looks the part, Luis Campusano is coming off a solid campaign, and Freddy Fermin has finished as a Gold Glove […] The post Ethan Salas’ Emergence Could Lead the Padres to a Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
The 10 Greatest World Series of All Time
When people hear the words “World Series,” different thoughts and emotions come to the forefront. For Boston Red Sox fans, it might be the anguish of watching Bill Buckner allow the groundball to go between his legs in Game 7 of the 1986 series against the New York Mets. Los Angeles Dodgers fans will think […] The post The 10 Greatest World Series of All Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
There’s a Lot of Overlap in This Year’s World Series Matchup
The 2026 World Series matchup is set, with the Milwaukee Brewers representing the NL and the Tampa Bay Rays representing the AL. The series features two teams that have a lot in common on the field. Both teams were above-to-well-above average at the plate on offense during the regular season. The Rays were tied for […] The post There’s a Lot of Overlap in This Year’s World Series Matchup appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners
No matter how you slice it, the 2026 season was nothing but a disappointment for the Seattle Mariners. A year after winning the AL West, winning 90 games, and going to Game 7 of the ALCS, the Mariners fell flat on their face. A whopping 76 wins, good for third place in what would turn […] The post Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About the Mariners appeared first on Just Baseball .
Josh Jung and the Pirates Could Be a Match Made in Heaven
If there’s one area where the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates were more than successful, it was their offense’s performance. After ranking near the bottom of the league in nearly every single offensive category year after year, the Pirates came out swinging this season. With new additions like Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn leading the charge, the […] The post Josh Jung and the Pirates Could Be a Match Made in Heaven appeared first on Just Baseball .
2027 MLB Draft – Top 50 Prep Prospects
The postseason is in the rearview mirror, and with the World Series on deck and the offseason not far off, it’s time to unveil our Top 50 Prep Prospects and complete our initial board drops for the 2027 draft cycle. Over the past few months, we’ve been getting our hands dirty with data, live looks, […] The post 2027 MLB Draft – Top 50 Prep Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Phillies Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?
Once the World Series comes to an end, a big offseason for the Philadelphia Phillies is on the horizon. Their aging core and rapidly closing window require a remarkable offseason from Dave Dombrowski to return the team to genuine World Series contention. The club has already made some big changes to their coaching staff, letting […] The post Phillies Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 2026 World Series Preview
Folks, we made it. After an outstanding regular season and a thrilling postseason that’s been every bit as exciting as advertised, it’s time for us to crown a champion. This year’s Fall Classic consists of the Tampa Bay Rays on the American League side and the Milwaukee Brewers on the National League side. The Rays […] The post Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays: 2026 World Series Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
Five Key Takeaways from the Orioles’ 2026 Season
The Baltimore Orioles fell short of the playoffs yet again in 2026, finishing with a record of 79-82. Following three straight seasons with a winning record from 2022-24, the team has now finished under .500 in back-to-back years. Executive vice president and president of baseball operations Mike Elias assembled a roster that had the highest […] The post Five Key Takeaways from the Orioles’ 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Milwaukee Brewers Could Still Lose the Freddy Peralta Trade
When the Milwaukee Brewers made the decision to trade Freddy Peralta back in January everybody accepted that this was the Brewers operating how they always have, extracting value from an expiring asset before it was too late. Trading Peralta netted them two top-100 prospects, which any model would agree is far more valuable than the […] The post The Milwaukee Brewers Could Still Lose the Freddy Peralta Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 10 Players Hitting Arbitration for the First Time
Fellow Just Baseball writer Zach Cioffi recently published 31 excellent articles covering every player eligible for arbitration this year, breaking them down by team. Today, we’ll go over the top 10 players entering arbitration for the first time in their careers and what they’ve accomplished this year and throughout their careers. T-No. 10 Masyn Winn […] The post Top 10 Players Hitting Arbitration for the First Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Detroit Tigers Have an Infield Puzzle to Solve
I think we can all agree that the 2026 season was a disappointment for the Detroit Tigers. A team that was coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and had World Series aspirations fell flat to the point of selling at the deadline. Without a doubt, there’s plenty of blame to go around. A.J. Hinch did not […] The post The Detroit Tigers Have an Infield Puzzle to Solve appeared first on Just Baseball .
Elly De La Cruz’s Arbitration Applies Pressure to the Reds
Following an 83-win 2025 season that saw the Cincinnati Reds return to the playoffs for the first time since the COVID-shortened 2020 campaign, there was a good amount of anticipation surrounding the club this spring. With young stars on both sides of the ball, this era of Reds baseball seemed to be trending in the […] The post Elly De La Cruz’s Arbitration Applies Pressure to the Reds appeared first on Just Baseball .
Displaying items 1-25 of 772 in total