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What Brandon Woodruff’s New Prognosis Means for Brewers Pitching Staff
It was just over a month ago that Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff sat at the podium in American Family Field’s interview room and delivered some personal news to the media. News that was familiar to him, the team, and his fans. Woodruff announced that he was having season-ending surgery on his throwing shoulder, an […] The post What Brandon Woodruff’s New Prognosis Means for Brewers Pitching Staff appeared first on Just Baseball .
Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday?
To acquire an elite starting pitcher in Major League Baseball, you have to be willing to pay a premium. The Philadelphia Phillies were willing to do so with Jesús Luzardo. Yet, the young left-hander still may have cost himself millions by signing an early extension. The Phillies entered spring training this year with one year […] The post Did Jesús Luzardo Cost Himself an Even Bigger Payday? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins
The year is 2021, and there is a right-handed pitcher standing at 6 feet, 8 inches and making waves down in the Dominican Summer League. While the DSL is no stranger to having young fireballers “letting it eat” on the mound, the Miami Marlins seemed to have found someone a little different than the average […] The post Eury Perez Is Finally Flashing His Frontline Potential for the Marlins appeared first on Just Baseball .
How The Giants Built One of Baseball’s Best Farm Systems
For years, the San Francisco Giants have had one of the more depleted farm systems in all of baseball. They repeatedly failed to develop talent and turn top prospects into everyday contributors at the big-league level. However, over the last year and a half, something has changed. The talent at the top of the system […] The post How The Giants Built One of Baseball’s Best Farm Systems appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 100 Prospects: Biggest Risers
Our latest Top 100 Prospects update featured several significant movers, ranging from teenagers beginning to translate projection into production to upper-level prospects already forcing their way into major league plans. These are the 11 biggest risers on our latest Top 100. Top 100 Biggest Risers Eduardo Quintero — No. 36 to No. 14 In a […] The post Top 100 Prospects: Biggest Risers appeared first on Just Baseball .
10 MLB Teams With the Worst Collapses in History
Every baseball fan remembers the year their favorite team put it all together and brought home a World Series championship. Equally as memorable, but much more painful, are the memories of their team collapsing down the stretch and losing a playoff berth. This is the homestretch of the MLB season, and several teams are jockeying […] The post 10 MLB Teams With the Worst Collapses in History appeared first on Just Baseball .
Five Young Angels Auditioning for Roles in 2027
The Los Angeles Angels may not be playing for much this season (certainly no postseason aspirations), but the ballclub does have a handful of young players who are doing their best to show why they deserve a spot on the 2027 roster. The organization hasn’t really come close to sniffing the postseason since their last […] The post Five Young Angels Auditioning for Roles in 2027 appeared first on Just Baseball .
2027 MLB Draft: Two-Way Athlete Cullen Scott Jumps Into 2027 Ranks
Rumors had been swirling for a couple of months, but it’s now official. One of the top juniors in the high school ranks, two-way standout Cullen Scott, has reclassified and will be draft-eligible next summer. Baseball America’s Ben Badler was the first to report the news on Friday morning. A native of Melissa, Texas, Scott […] The post 2027 MLB Draft: Two-Way Athlete Cullen Scott Jumps Into 2027 Ranks appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2026
Since the last time we updated the Top 100 back in June, both the 2026 MLB Draft and the trade deadline have come to pass. This has led to a ton of movement in our list, as the new draft class takes their ranks in the top 100, and some of the best prospects in […] The post Top 100 MLB Prospects for 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Team Has MLB’s Best Power Duo?
The 2026 season has been quite different from the 2025 season when it comes to home runs. Cal Raleigh, who led the league with 60 last year, has been injured and downright bad for the majority of the season. Aaron Judge has been on the shelf as well, taking one of the premier power bats […] The post Which Team Has MLB’s Best Power Duo? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Live Look Overview – 2026 Perfect Game All-American Classic
An event that was in a race to beat the weather saw the pitchers dominate early on, with the first seven arms collecting 12 punchouts while facing one over the minimum. As the game progressed, though, the bats started to catch fire and come through with runners on, eventually culminating in a grand slam. We […] The post Live Look Overview – 2026 Perfect Game All-American Classic appeared first on Just Baseball .
Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: “I Don’t Deserve That”
DENVER — While it was fitting that the first player statue at Coors Field would go to the first Colorado Rockies player enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame, Larry Walker is the last person to talk about his legendary career. “I’m way too humble of a person to really just think, ‘Yeah, I deserve […] The post Colorado Rockies Unveil Bronze Statue of Larry Walker: “I Don’t Deserve That” appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Bauers Keeps Raking, Henderson, Contreras Takeaways
After a semi-rocky start to the month of August, the Milwaukee Brewers appear to be cruising once again. They followed a huge series win against the Dodgers in L.A. by taking a three-game set against the Mariners at home. This weekend, they kept the momentum going in Milwaukee against the Braves. The matchup between two […] The post Brewers Notebook: Bauers Keeps Raking, Henderson, Contreras Takeaways appeared first on Just Baseball .
Astros Jumpstart Inevitable Change By Firing Dana Brown
At 9:30 a.m. EST Monday morning, the Houston Astros announced, through a press release that most saw on social media, that they had “mutually parted ways” with General Manager Dana Brown. Brown had held the position since January 2023, and the Astros won the division during his first two seasons and currently sit in first […] The post Astros Jumpstart Inevitable Change By Firing Dana Brown appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rays Fall to Orioles in AL East Weekend Series
There must be something in the water when the Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles face off that always seems to end with an Orioles victory. For the fourth straight season, Baltimore clinched the season series against Tampa Bay. They got off to a great start on Friday, using a three-run fifth inning and a […] The post Rays Fall to Orioles in AL East Weekend Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ricky Tiedemann’s Story Is Still One of What Could’ve Been
In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have churned out several impressive prospects, and homegrown minor-league talent has made up a sizeable portion of their 2026 roster. Their draft history has also produced notable MLB pitchers like Trey Yesavage and Alek Manoah, though there haven’t been many incredible players drafted by the Jays since 2020. […] The post Ricky Tiedemann’s Story Is Still One of What Could’ve Been appeared first on Just Baseball .
Walker Jenkins Looks MLB-Ready, But Where Does He Play?
The fifth overall pick in an extremely top-heavy 2023 draft class, Walker Jenkins has been one of the minor leagues’ top bats since the day he stepped into pro ball. All the while, Jenkins has climbed quickly, rising to Triple-A in just his second full season. His offensive polish has been on full display, consistently […] The post Walker Jenkins Looks MLB-Ready, But Where Does He Play? appeared first on Just Baseball .
CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect
This year, the Washington Nationals have taken a massive step forward in their rebuild, in large part thanks to the sustained offensive performance of star CJ Abrams. Just 25 years old, he’s set the National League ablaze with his bat and is performing like one of the best hitters in all of MLB. Abrams has […] The post CJ Abrams’ Position Change Opens the Door for a Top Prospect appeared first on Just Baseball .
Troy Extends Head Coach Skylar Meade
After leading the Trojans to a 39-32 record in a magical 2026 season that included the program’s first hosted Super Regional and Omaha appearance, Troy locked down its head coach, Skylar Meade, to a four-year extension that includes a one-year continuation. He is now rumored to be the highest-paid coach in the Sun Belt Conference. […] The post Troy Extends Head Coach Skylar Meade appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 24
Well, we’ve made it to the last week of the fantasy calendar. One final push to either secure your playoff spot or enter the losers’ bracket. How you approach this final regular-season matchup will largely depend on whether you need to go all out and be overly aggressive in chasing a playoff spot or if […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 24 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race
Before the 2026 season, all Ben Rice seemed to be was a promise. Promises of production, improvement, and otherworldly metrics painted a picture close enough to reality for New York Yankees fans to salivate over. That’s not to say he wasn’t already productive. In 2025, Rice posted a .251/.344/.499 slash line, with an OPS of […] The post Ben Rice’s Second-Half Struggles Have Taken Him Out of the MVP Race appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Embroiled in Financial Investigation
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ remarkable run of success all began when Mark Walter and his ownership group, Guggenheim Baseball Management, purchased the franchise for a then-record $2.15 billion. This sale concluded a financially precarious era of Dodgers ownership under Frank McCourt, giving fans hope of a fresh start for the franchise. As of March 2026, […] The post Dodgers Owner Mark Walter Embroiled in Financial Investigation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Carson Benge is Looking More and More Like a Future Star
Every year on Opening Day, one of the most exciting trends around the league is the top prospects who break camp with their respective parent clubs and how they could impact the team in the season ahead. In the New York Mets’ case this year, it was their top prospect, Carson Benge, who balled out […] The post Carson Benge is Looking More and More Like a Future Star appeared first on Just Baseball .
Victor Mesa Jr. Has Found His Calling With the Rays
Baseball fans will likely remember a rather unlikely interaction back in 2021 between young Miami Marlins outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. and soccer superstar Lionel Messi. One was an upstart prospect who had yet to get his shot in the big leagues, while the other has been considered the best to ever play their sport, but […] The post Victor Mesa Jr. Has Found His Calling With the Rays appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Reds Whiffed on the Luis Castillo Trade
We all know the struggles and disadvantages that hinder small market teams. Limitations with money also lead to limitations in risk, making each move they make more crucial, as correcting mistakes isn’t an easy path. The reason teams like the Brewers, Guardians, and Rays find sustained success is because of how well they do three […] The post The Reds Whiffed on the Luis Castillo Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
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