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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 .
Baseball Needs a Leveraged Version of Outs Above Average
Last week, Colton Cowser put forward a strong contender for catch of the season. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, a runner on second, and the Orioles up by one, Rockies batter Jake McCarthy hit an Andrew Kittredge sinker to straightaway center. Cowser leapt with his back to the wall and his […] The post Baseball Needs a Leveraged Version of Outs Above Average appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 20 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top right-handed pitching prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where we had exactly 20 right-handed arms made the list. The post Top 20 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Bowman Chrome Preview
Every year, Bowman Chrome is generally viewed as “boom or bust” given the heavy influence of international signings being included. This year is no different, but is packed with plenty of hitters, all with unique skill sets. Where to Buy 2026 Topps Chrome? The best place to buy and rip 2026 Bowman Chrome is at […] The post 2026 Bowman Chrome Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?
When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and […] The post Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rafael Devers Is Making History While Proving the Haters Wrong
The San Francisco Giants shocked the world when they traded for Rafael Devers in June of last year. Quite frankly, nobody knew he was available in trade talks and Buster Posey struck while the iron was hot. His club was healthily outperforming expectations to open his first season at the helm of the Giants organization […] The post Rafael Devers Is Making History While Proving the Haters Wrong appeared first on Just Baseball .
A Closer Look at Jonah Tong’s Tumultuous Season
The New York Mets and Marlins faced off in a relatively meaningless Labor Day matchup this week in Miami. Both teams are on the outside looking in for the postseason and will conclude their respective seasons over the next few weeks. The headline in New York’s 9-4 victory was the winning pitcher, Jonah Tong. Tong […] The post A Closer Look at Jonah Tong’s Tumultuous Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability
The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle. Prior to his return, Ryan made a rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul last Tuesday and turned in a […] The post The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were defined by one thing: a lack of bullpen depth, and more specifically, a lack of a lockdown closer. Now, as the season enters its final stretch, the Pirates have reversed course, and their bullpen has been nothing short of stellar. As of […] The post How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
Building a Lineup of the Best Value Contracts in Baseball
Almost every MLB team has at least one bad-value contract, but what outshines poor deals for any club is when they attain (or retain) franchise-changing players on very good-value deals. It’s hard for teams to win when their hands are tied with deals in which they are overpaying their players. Small-market teams struggle to survive […] The post Building a Lineup of the Best Value Contracts in Baseball appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths
The Toronto Blue Jays have recently surged their way back into AL Wild Card contention thanks to some amazing efforts from star players like Dylan Cease and Alejandro Kirk. While they’ve been getting quality production on all sides of the ball from many of their key contributors, some of their depth options have been lacking […] The post The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths appeared first on Just Baseball .
Walbert Ureña Has Given the Angels a Rare Building Block
When the 2026 season got underway, who had on their bingo card that Los Angeles Angels right-hander Walbert Ureña would end up being one of the best rookie starting pitchers in baseball? Probably not very many. With September just getting underway, Ureña currently ranks second amongst rookie pitchers (min. 100 IP) with a 2.74 ERA, […] The post Walbert Ureña Has Given the Angels a Rare Building Block appeared first on Just Baseball .
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