Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB. […] The post The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution appeared first on Just Baseball .
Zack Wheeler was working on yet another Cy Young-worthy campaign in the 2025 season before his year was unfortunately cut short due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The Cy Young Award has evaded the Phillies ace over his illustrious tenure in Philadelphia, but there’s no question he will go down as one of the greatest […] The post Zack Wheeler Isn’t Ready To Give Up His Ace Status appeared first on Just Baseball .
OMAHA, NE– The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing for their first National Championship in 19 years, and while much of their roster is homegrown, their lineup features six first-year transfers. Despite being an elite East Coast school, Carolina’s order boasts not one but two Midwestern players, Jake Schaffner and Cooper Nicholson. The American Midwest […] The post North Carolina: Infielders Jake Schaffner & Cooper Nicholson’s Return to the Midwest appeared first on Just Baseball .
When Nick Krall and the Cincinnati Reds‘ front office issued a one-year deal to Eugenio Suárez this offseason, they expected to fortify their young lineup with an experienced power bat. Two months into the 2026 season, reality couldn’t be further from that expectation. Fresh off one of the best stretches of his career, the 34-year-old […] The post The Reds Have a Eugenio Suárez Problem appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Toronto Blue Jays have been no strangers to injury troubles in 2026, and their whole season has felt like a constant revolving door of players filling in roster holes left by injuries. The Jays have used 18 different hitters and 27 different pitchers already this season, and it’s led them to a 37-38 record, […] The post Flexibility Has Made Spencer Miles a Perfect Fit for the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
The College World Series championship is set! The North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the Oklahoma Sooners in this year’s CWS finals, and what a journey it’s been to get there for both squads. Let’s recap how each team got there and look ahead to what should be an epic showdown to cap off […] The post CWS Recap: North Carolina, Oklahoma Advance to Finals appeared first on Just Baseball .
On June 15, Major League Baseball released the first voting update from the 2026 All-Star ballot. The Blue Jays dominated in the American League, despite their sub-.500 record. Clearly, the fans in Canada are taking advantage of their five votes per day. There’s still plenty of time for things to change. Phase one of voting […] The post Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the AL? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The New York Yankees are 3.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings with the All-Star break on the horizon. They have the most wins in the American League and have found offensive contributions from across their lineup to support their strong starting pitching. With Aaron Judge expected to be […] The post The Yankees Need to Fix Their Catcher Situation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Every season, the Major League Baseball All-Star voting process is a major talking point. And for good reason. Contract incentives are at stake and, for some players, that extra Midsummer Classic recognition pads a potential Hall of Fame case. It’s a major recognition, one often muddied by the fan-voting system. The interactivity gives the often […] The post Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the NL? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Following a disappointing 2014 season, Boston’s front office had plenty on its hands. The Red Sox couldn’t afford another offseason like the last; losing fan favorite All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury to the New York Yankees was enough for a fanbase that had just watched their team finish last in the AL East a year after the […] The post Retooling the 2015 Boston Red Sox appeared first on Just Baseball .
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years. It didn’t take long for that hope to begin to dwindle. Second-year star Cade Horton exited his second start of the year […] The post Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
As the mid-June calendar turns, this week’s Stock Watch highlights a platoon journeyman anchor, a pair of highly-touted young arms fulfilling front-of-the-rotation potential, and premium infield cornerstone pieces whose underlying metrics suggest prolonged slumps. Let’s dive into this week’s list of players. Stats are from game results prior to play on June 18. Stock Up […] The post Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB Through Mid-June appeared first on Just Baseball .
Aaron Ashby is doing his best to make pitcher wins cool again. The statistic has largely become obsolete in today’s game, as fans place far less emphasis on pitcher wins than they once did. With so many external factors influencing who earns a decision, the value of a win has diminished over time. They’re still […] The post Aaron Ashby Is Gunning for Baseball’s Most Elusive Wins Mark appeared first on Just Baseball .
Tied or trailing through six innings, the Chicago Bandits looked for one more opportunity to rally the bats and take down the Spark to claim the series. Though dropping game one of the series 9-1, the Bandits showed off for a game two 11-3 victory. The series win came down to Tuesday evening’s faceoff. Trailing […] The post Mary Iakopo Is Breaking Through at the Plate appeared first on Just Baseball .
Following the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of self-reflecting to do. While their homegrown starting rotation had begun to take shape as one of the best in the sport as a whole, they were also lacking in numerous areas as well. One of their biggest weaknesses was the offense, which finished with […] The post The Pirates Finally Have the Bats to Keep Up With Their Arms appeared first on Just Baseball .
Maya Brady, the starting center fielder for the Oklahoma City Spark, is off to a remarkable start in her second season of Athletes Unlimited Softball. Brady is no stranger to athletic success. Her mom, Maureen Brady, was a standout pitcher at Fresno State in the 90s. She helped send the team to the Women’s College […] The post Maya Brady Is the Spark’s Not-So-Secret Weapon appeared first on Just Baseball .
Luis Arraez had limited suitors this past winter while looking for his next home. What looked like a declining bat with little defensive value was simply not something many teams were jumping to sign up for. However, the San Francisco Giants were the outlier, and it’s looking like a decision that will pay off. Surely, […] The post Luis Arraez Has Turned Into the Best Rental Bat Available appeared first on Just Baseball .
When the Minnesota Twins sent Royce Lewis down to Triple-A St. Paul, many thought it was the beginning of the end for the once top prospect. After much initial hype, devastating injuries, moments of true greatness, and a prolonged slump, many thought the bloom was off the rose forever. But when Lewis returned to the […] The post The Twins Need This Version of Royce Lewis to Stick Around appeared first on Just Baseball .
Don’t look now, but Jackson Chourio is in the midst of one of the hottest stretches of his major-league career. In June, Chourio is slashing a monstrous .414/.453/.845, ranking fourth in MLB with a 1.298 OPS, 253 wRC+, and .541 wOBA. He’s been the catalyst atop the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, driving in 18 runs with […] The post Jackson Chourio’s Stardom Is On Full Display appeared first on Just Baseball .
As the pop-up began its descent in the foreground of a cloudy, Kansas sky, Oklahoma closer Jackson Cleveland’s eyes never left the ball as he ambled towards home plate. Catcher Deiten Lachance settled and waited underneath the ball’s trajectory, and Oklahoma fans waited with barely contained glee. The traveling crowd roared as the catch was […] The post Coming Home: Jackson Cleveland’s Odyssey to Oklahoma and the College World Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several deals that have helped form a strong core of players to lead their team in 2026. They have a lot of homegrown talent composing their current squad, but some of their most important players this season have stemmed from a specific trade that has continued […] The post The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Just Baseball .
June has hit its halfway point on the calendar, which means MLB All-Star Game voting is in full swing. With that comes the annual tradition of complaining about All-Star voting and selections. Taking issue with the All-Star voting process or results certainly isn’t unique to baseball. All of the major sports leagues have their own […] The post The NL Second Base Race Is the Best Argument Against All-Star Fan Voting appeared first on Just Baseball .
Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project. As we pass the halfway point in June, the rotation has had its ups and downs. While […] The post Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump quickly became one of the biggest storylines of the season. In his first 55 games of the year, he was slashing an underwhelming .268/.345/.307 with seven extra-base hits and 17 RBI. What made Tatis’ struggles so perplexing was how consistently he was crushing the baseball. He ranked among the leaders in […] The post Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Showing Signs of Life at the Perfect Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Two year ago, before the emergence of top prospects Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong, it was Christian Scott who was the top pitching prospect in the Mets system. Scott made his MLB debut in May of that season, and had shown flashes of being an arm that could really stick in the Mets […] The post The Impact of Losing Christian Scott Shows How Valuable He Has Become appeared first on Just Baseball .