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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 .
Mike Trout is Savoring Every Single Moment of 2026
To this point, Mike Trout’s career has been defined by nothing short of greatness. Trout has become one of only 13 players in MLB history to win three or more MVP Awards; he’s been selected to the AL All-Star team 12 times, won nine Silver Slugger Awards, and taken home a Rookie of the Year […] The post Mike Trout is Savoring Every Single Moment of 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Colson Montgomery Is a Statistical Anomaly
Colson Montgomery’s weekend against Minnesota could double as a summary of his season. He hit his 30th home run Friday. One night later, Montgomery went deep again to set a Chicago White Sox single-season home run record for a player who primarily plays shortstop. He followed that with four strikeouts Sunday. Montgomery entered Monday’s off […] The post Colson Montgomery Is a Statistical Anomaly appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 7
We are down to the final stretch of the fantasy baseball season, and your playoffs are underway. Now is the time to refine your strategy, hunt matchups, and lean into streaming pitchers. From here on out, every single day matters, and your roster will be constantly changing. As your roster continues to change and short-term […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 7 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pirates Scuffle in Pivotal Loss to Angels
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the second game of their three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels looking to take the series after an electric game-one win. They unfortunately fell short of their goal, dropping game two in 6-1 fashion. After a relatively quick first three innings, the Angels broke open the scoring […] The post Pirates Scuffle in Pivotal Loss to Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .
We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott
Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden […] The post We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brett Bateman Is Proving His Worth on the Blue Jays
Consider where the Toronto Blue Jays were on the day of the trade deadline. After dropping a game to the Houston Astros that night they found themselves 53-60, 4.5 GB of the third wild-card spot with five teams to leapfrog. They had also just completed the sell-off of multiple assets from the MLB roster, including […] The post Brett Bateman Is Proving His Worth on the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
NL Central Could Pull a Clean Sweep of This Year’s Awards
Imagine playing a game for over 120 years. By year 120, you’d expect most, if not all, of what could happen to have happened. That’s usually the case for Major League Baseball, but 2026 seems to be the year for new heights — specifically in the NL Central. Earlier this season, rookie slugger Joshua Báez […] The post NL Central Could Pull a Clean Sweep of This Year’s Awards appeared first on Just Baseball .
Sal Stewart is the Clear NL Rookie of the Year
Coming into the season, the NL Rookie of the Year award was shaping up to be a fascinating race. Nolan McLean had the big arm and huge market backing; Konnor Griffin was the next phenom; JJ Wetherholt was an all-around great player who would surely accumulate WAR; and Sal Stewart was a power bat in […] The post Sal Stewart is the Clear NL Rookie of the Year appeared first on Just Baseball .
When Do We Buy Into Tyrone Taylor’s Shocking Heater?
The Chicago Cubs had a clear plan to add starting pitchers at the trade deadline this year. They made good on this, acquiring both Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, as well as Braxton Garrett for some extra depth. However, a move that flew under the radar was actually a part of the Holmes deal: Tyrone […] The post When Do We Buy Into Tyrone Taylor’s Shocking Heater? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Detroit Tigers’ Postseason Hopes Are Over
Allow your mind to drift back to spring training. Tarik Skubal was still on the team, the Detroit Tigers had made a few significant additions, and World Series dreams were not ludicrous. The favorite in the AL Central, Detroit still had their flaws, but us fans mostly focused on the addition of Framber Valdez paired […] The post The Detroit Tigers’ Postseason Hopes Are Over appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 25 Outfield Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top outfield prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where we had exactly 25 outfielders make the list. The post Top 25 Outfield Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
Even After Skubal Trade, Dodgers Farm System Is Still Elite
The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off the inevitable at this year’s trade deadline, netting Tarik Skubal’s services to add to an already elite rotation. The cost was two top-100 prospects: Zyhir Hope (JB No. 30) and River Ryan (JB No. 51), a steep price for a rental. Despite the departure of Hope and Ryan, the […] The post Even After Skubal Trade, Dodgers Farm System Is Still Elite appeared first on Just Baseball .
Zyhir Hope Is Staying Focused Despite a Whirlwind 2026 Campaign
Heading into the 2026 season, few prospects around the league had as much buzz surrounding their names as Zyhir Hope. Despite being in a crowded Los Angeles Dodgers farm system that ranked as one of the top minor league systems on multiple editions of our top 100, Hope consistently stood above the rest. Yet, professional […] The post Zyhir Hope Is Staying Focused Despite a Whirlwind 2026 Campaign appeared first on Just Baseball .
Luis Robert Jr. Claim Fills a Void for Playoff-Hopeful Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles, in need of a right-handed-hitting outfielder who can play center field, claimed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets on Monday. Robert, 29, spent the first six seasons of his career with the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox gave him a six-year, $50 million pre-arbitration extension in 2020, […] The post Luis Robert Jr. Claim Fills a Void for Playoff-Hopeful Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jakob Marsee’s August Tear Has Earned Him a Longer Leash
As a society, we all tend to be far more reactionary than we probably should. In reference to baseball specifically, many tend to quickly jump off the ship of a player who is failing to meet the expectations we set for them, especially after a hot start to their big-league career. Jakob Marsee is one […] The post Jakob Marsee’s August Tear Has Earned Him a Longer Leash appeared first on Just Baseball .
Revisiting the Offseason Trades: Hits and Misses
One of the offseason’s greatest activities is discussing hypothetical trades. Why player X makes sense for your favorite team and why a horrible package you have formed would surely make the deal go through. The idea of living in a fantasy land delays reality long enough to allow you to dream. Well, for some teams, […] The post Revisiting the Offseason Trades: Hits and Misses appeared first on Just Baseball .
These 3 Superstars Have Shockingly Fallen Off a Cliff in 2026
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Tucker, and Trea Turner all have something in common. The three are former Silver Slugger winners with top-five MVP finishes, and all are struggling mightily in 2026. Each is on one of the highest-paying contracts in MLB, but they have combined for just 1.7 fWAR this season. All of them have […] The post These 3 Superstars Have Shockingly Fallen Off a Cliff in 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit
Amidst the chatter of Freddy Peralta tanking a potential nine-figure free-agency check, Daulton Varsho‘s similar walk-season struggles have remained relatively quiet. Over the past four seasons, Varsho was a league-average hitter with defensive prowess so elite that he averaged 5.0 rWAR/162 games. For a position that puts defense at such a premium, Varsho’s free-agent value […] The post Daulton Varsho’s Free-Agent Payday is Taking a Major Hit appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Interesting Case of Twins Prospect Ben Ross
Minnesota Twins prospect Ben Ross has certainly not taken a linear route to the big leagues. But through perseverance, he might be just what the team needs. The Minnesota Twins just promoted prospect Ben Ross from their Triple-A farm club, the St. Paul Saints. Ross does not have the hoopla surrounding him like recent Minnesota […] The post The Interesting Case of Twins Prospect Ben Ross appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 100 Prospects: 32 Newcomers Join the List
A few times a year, Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton pours hours upon hours into our Top 100 Prospects list. Representing the best the minor leagues have to offer, these 100 names have a chance to be the future faces of baseball. This time of year always represents an exciting time. With draft season behind us […] The post Top 100 Prospects: 32 Newcomers Join the List appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where Has All of Kyle Tucker’s Stardom Gone?
“I mean, I feel like I’ve tried just about everything.” Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker addressed the media following yet another disappointing showing in mid-August. He continued, “Every time I feel like I’m turning a corner, I get hit with a roadblock. But you can’t stop.” His comments followed a critical point in what […] The post Where Has All of Kyle Tucker’s Stardom Gone? appeared first on Just Baseball .
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