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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 .
Which MLB Players Should Get the Biggest Arbitration Raises?
While the postseason has whittled down potential World Series contenders to three final teams, every other organization has refocused its attention on contract negotiations over the offseason. Some teams’ seasons have been over for quite some time, while a few are still fighting for their playoff lives, but eventually, arbitration negotiations arrive all the same. […] The post Which MLB Players Should Get the Biggest Arbitration Raises? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Clock Is Now Ticking on the Pirates’ Current Core
The 2026 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates was full of extreme highs and lows. At times, the Pirates looked like a glimmering contender that was capable of sticking with the best in the National League, but for every one exciting win, it seemed like the Pirates experienced multiple soul-crushing losses that put them right back […] The post The Clock Is Now Ticking on the Pirates’ Current Core appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch
Every offseason, there are months and months of discussion surrounding who should be added to or removed from a roster. Free-agent and trade hypotheticals dominate headlines and podcasts as we all fixate on outcomes that are unlikely to ever happen. But hey, that’s part of being a fan. We often forget to discuss the transactions […] The post The Tigers’ Rule 5 Protections and 40-Man Roster Crunch appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Should the Reds Do With Nick Lodolo?
When the Cincinnati Reds selected Nick Lodolo with the seventh overall pick in 2019, they expected him to be a top-of-the-rotation arm. A long and lanky lefty with a sidearm arm slot that produces swing-and-miss stuff and plus command is not the easiest thing to find. For a moment, it looked like Nick Lodolo would […] The post What Should the Reds Do With Nick Lodolo? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Post-Mortem: The Cost of Chasing History
Watching the champs go down is always a bit jarring. Watching this iteration of the Los Angeles Dodgers get swept out of the postseason on their home field? That was something nobody had on their bingo card. The Dodgers, the team supposedly ruining baseball by buying all the championships, were unceremoniously disposed of by the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers 2026 Post-Mortem: The Cost of Chasing History appeared first on Just Baseball .
Meet the Players: Inside Agentiq Sports Roster
In part one, we heard from Agentiq co-founder Zach Kurtz about why fans deserve more than a betting slip or a card in a sleeve. Now it’s time to meet the players. Agentiq’s launch roster features five big-league talents from four organizations. Two are prospects, two are at the beginning stages of their big-league career, […] The post Meet the Players: Inside Agentiq Sports Roster appeared first on Just Baseball .
44 Years in the Making: The Milwaukee Brewers Are Headed Back to the World Series
For just the second time in franchise history, the first time since 1982, and the first time as a member of the National League, the Milwaukee Brewers are headed back to the World Series. I’m sure there are many who never thought they would see the day. There was a point in time when a […] The post 44 Years in the Making: The Milwaukee Brewers Are Headed Back to the World Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
What’s Next for the White Sox After Their Breakout 2026 Season?
Munetaka Murakami stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs in the sixth inning of Game 5 against the Cleveland Guardians. The Chicago White Sox trailed 2-0, but one swing could have changed the direction of their season. Instead, Cleveland reliever Erik Sabrowski struck him out on five pitches. Chicago never mounted […] The post What’s Next for the White Sox After Their Breakout 2026 Season? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 2026-2027 MLB Non-Tender Candidates
As always, the regular season was an absolute blast around Major League Baseball, and we’ve now got our focus locked onto the Championship Series in both the American and National Leagues. On one side, the AL’s best team, the Tampa Bay Rays, are taking on the Cleveland Guardians, who just recently wrapped up an improbable […] The post Top 2026-2027 MLB Non-Tender Candidates appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling
After the departure of Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, the Detroit Tigers will be looking for a new face of the rotation. A rotation that was once filled with veterans will take on a completely new and younger look with Justin Verlander’s retirement and Jack Flaherty’s impending free agency. Troy Melton and Keider Montero certainly […] The post Jackson Jobe Proved He Can Still Reach His Top Prospect Ceiling appeared first on Just Baseball .
TJ Rumfield Deserves More Rookie of the Year Love
Todd Helton, a former first baseman and 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, spent all 17 of his major league seasons with the Colorado Rockies and easily established himself as the best player in franchise history. The only problem is that Helton hasn’t played since 2013, and the Rockies have struggled to find a consistent, long-term […] The post TJ Rumfield Deserves More Rookie of the Year Love appeared first on Just Baseball .
When Will the 2026 MLB Awards Be Announced?
The next few months should be very exciting in the baseball world. The playoffs have already given us some must-watch moments, and the World Series will be a great matchup no matter which of the four remaining teams advance. Then the offseason will arrive, and with it, hopefully, plenty of transactions. With the owners expected […] The post When Will the 2026 MLB Awards Be Announced? appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026-27 MLB Offseason: Key Dates
The Brewers, Dodgers, Guardians, and Rays are giving all of us some exciting baseball to watch this week. Yet, if you aren’t closely following one of those teams, you’re probably already thinking ahead to the offseason. In a few weeks, we’ll start to see trades, free agent signings, and hopefully a few NPB postings. Teams […] The post 2026-27 MLB Offseason: Key Dates appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Offense Breaks Out En Route to NLCS Game 2 Victory
Going into Monday’s Game 2 NLCS matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Milwaukee Brewers had won four of the five postseason games that had played up to that point. But, they hadn’t exactly made it easy on themselves. Of those five games, four were decided by just one run, including their Game 1 NLCS […] The post Brewers Notebook: Offense Breaks Out En Route to NLCS Game 2 Victory appeared first on Just Baseball .
Yankees Post-Mortem: The Pursuit of No. 28 Continues
The New York Yankees entered October with championship aspirations and exited with a familiar feeling of disappointment. For the second consecutive season, an AL East rival sent the Bronx Bombers home; this time, it was a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. But unlike some of the Yankees’ previous postseason disappointments, […] The post Yankees Post-Mortem: The Pursuit of No. 28 Continues appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Turang’s Homer, Lara’s Single Lead to Game 1 Victory
Milwaukee Brewers versus Los Angeles Dodgers Part Two, Jacob Misiorowski versus Tarik Skubal, small market versus big market, however you wanted to look at it, the 2026 NLCS had plenty of storylines to follow. On Sunday, the series actually began with a game that was as hard fought as everyone expected. It was the Dodgers […] The post Brewers Notebook: Turang’s Homer, Lara’s Single Lead to Game 1 Victory appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year
Heading into the second half of the 2026 MLB season, the NL Rookie of the Year race seemed as though it was all but wrapped up. With Sal Stewart crushing 19 homers and driving in 65 runs en route to his first career All-Star selection, it seemed like his competition wouldn’t come close to similar […] The post Why Carson Benge Should Win the NL Rookie of the Year appeared first on Just Baseball .
From First to Friar: Cristina Medina Persevered
Cristina Medina fell in love with baseball after a mere introduction. “I remember there was a baseball field, right around the corner from my house,” Medina said. “I would walk by and see kids playing. For some reason, I was completely fascinated. I wanted to understand everything about the game. What were they doing? How […] The post From First to Friar: Cristina Medina Persevered appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rays vs. Guardians: ALCS Preview
The American League’s best regular-season team in the Tampa Bay Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS. The Cleveland Guardians surged to win three consecutive games with their backs against the wall to beat the Chicago White Sox in another strong ALDS matchup. Both of these exciting teams will meet in the 2026 […] The post Rays vs. Guardians: ALCS Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers: NLCS Preview
For the third time since 2018, the National League representative will be either the Los Angeles Dodgers or the Milwaukee Brewers. The reigning two-time World Series champions have won the first two matchups in that stretch. Last year, it wasn’t overly competitive — a sweep — but the 2018 matchup went the distance. For the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers: NLCS Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
What’s the Blue Jays’ Quickest Path Back to Contention?
After coming so close to winning the World Series in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays missed out on the postseason in 2026 following a disappointing regular season. Several stars failed to show up, flaws throughout the roster were exposed, injuries piled up, and it’s back to the drawing board for a Blue Jays team that […] The post What’s the Blue Jays’ Quickest Path Back to Contention? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where the Cubs Stand After an Abrupt End to the 2026 Season
The 2026 Chicago Cubs season ended on a pretty low note, considering how the regular season went. They were in a commanding position to secure home-field advantage for the Wild Card round before losing it to the Padres in the final days of the regular season. That would prove fatal for the team, as they […] The post Where the Cubs Stand After an Abrupt End to the 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
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