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Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan?
For 13 games in 2024, Mickey Gasper came up to the plate for the Boston Red Sox. In many cases, the NESN cameras cut to his eager parents as they awaited his first MLB hit. A hit that never came. In 2024, at least. Gasper’s journey to the big leagues was unconventional. He played at […] The post Is Mickey Gasper More Than a Flash in the Pan? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Will Close Out Games for the Dodgers Come October?
The back-to-back reigning World Series champions look as good as ever… on paper. But the holes on the field are evident. This may not be the same dominant squad we’ve come to know. The way to knock out the champs is to get to the bullpen. While the Los Angeles Dodgers have long cycled through […] The post Who Will Close Out Games for the Dodgers Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar
When Elly De La Cruz broke onto the scene in 2024 as a 22-year-old with 25 home runs, 67 stolen bases and a season worth more than six wins, he announced himself as one of the most exciting players in baseball. A towering 6-foot-6, 200-pound switch-hitting shortstop, De La Cruz possesses a collection of tools […] The post Elly De La Cruz Is a Superstar appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters?
Two low-cost outfield additions have become much more than depth pieces as Chicago fights through a tight AL Central race. The Chicago White Sox needed Randal Grichuk to swing. Two nights later, they needed Tristan Peters to keep swinging. Chicago was one strike away from a fifth consecutive loss Saturday night in St. Louis when […] The post Where Would the White Sox Be Without Randal Grichuk and Tristan Peters? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is This the End of the Road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin?
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis took the hard road to the major leagues. A top draft pick and a coveted prospect, his path has been blocked by a pandemic, severe injuries, several operations, and a question about his character. Lewis always fought back and persevered, showing flashes of greatness when healthy. But after two down […] The post Is This the End of the Road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin? appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs
A magic number represents the number of games a team needs to win – or their closest opponent needs to lose – for that team to clinch a playoff spot, a division title, a first-round bye, or home-field advantage in any given postseason series. Tracking your favorite team’s magic numbers is a nice and easy […] The post 2026 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Padres Have Become a Team Nobody Wants to Face
In the first half of the season, the San Diego Padres were the most confusing team in all of baseball. Offensively, the team ranked 30th in average (.226), on-base percentage (.302), and runs scored (379). Individually, the team was beyond disappointing. Fernando Tatis Jr. went homerless through the first 55 games and ended the first […] The post The Padres Have Become a Team Nobody Wants to Face appeared first on Just Baseball .
Coby Mayo Is Rewarding the Orioles for Their Patience
After a strong August, the Baltimore Orioles looked like they were playing their best ball when it mattered most. Colton Cowser’s game-winning catch in Colorado was primed to be the catalyst the team needed to chase down the third AL Wild Card spot. Now, two weeks into September, that hope has been squashed. A four-game […] The post Coby Mayo Is Rewarding the Orioles for Their Patience appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Will Be the Dodgers Game 1 Starter in the Playoffs?
Earlier this week after Monday’s 4-1 road victory against the Cincinnati Reds, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a playoff berth for the fourteenth consecutive season, an all-time record that ties them with the Atlanta Braves who accomplished it from 1991 to 2005. A large part of the Dodgers’s success this season has been how good […] The post Who Will Be the Dodgers Game 1 Starter in the Playoffs? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ernie Clement Is Fading at the Worst Time for the Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are fighting for a chance at playing in the 2026 postseason and all their stars and newly-acquired players have been performing well down the stretch to help them reach that goal. However, there are certainly some spots in Toronto’s lineup, rotation, and bullpen where the production has been lacking in a […] The post Ernie Clement Is Fading at the Worst Time for the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chris Sale Continues To Be an Ageless Wonder
When Chris Sale arrived in Atlanta, he seemed on the last legs of a “What if” type of career. After amassing just 151 innings over his final four seasons with the Boston Red Sox, the southpaw fell out of favor with the organization and fan base. Consequently, he found himself an Atlanta Brave in 2024. […] The post Chris Sale Continues To Be an Ageless Wonder appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around
It has been quite some time since the Washington Nationals have been relevant when it comes to discussing teams that could genuinely contend for a playoff spot, even with the added benefit of another Wild Card spot. Believe it or not, the 70 wins they have entering September 15 are one shy of tying the […] The post Nationals Have a 1-2 Punch to Build Their Rotation Around appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cam Schlittler Has Wrapped Up the AL Cy Young Race
Postseason baseball is right around the corner, which means it’s time to analyze a certain starting pitcher who seems to have American League Cy Young honors pretty much wrapped up with a bow. I’m talking about New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler, who’s in the midst of an incredibly successful second season in the majors […] The post Cam Schlittler Has Wrapped Up the AL Cy Young Race appeared first on Just Baseball .
7 to 22: The Swing That Revived Cody Bellinger’s Career
All Micah Franklin ever did was hit. In the minor leagues, MLB, KBO, and NPB, it didn’t matter. After a career of waiting for his shot, he translated all the base hits he kept in storage into Cody Bellinger’s bat. When Franklin learned on the fly through the professional ranks, teaching hitting looked very different. […] The post 7 to 22: The Swing That Revived Cody Bellinger’s Career appeared first on Just Baseball .
Summer Scouting: 80 Players Who Impressed at Area Codes
It’s been a month since the Area Code Games ended in Long Beach, and while my day job has held me captive since I was welcomed back to the East Coast, the need for this piece has not wavered. Area Codes is a “go big or go home” type of event to me, and our […] The post Summer Scouting: 80 Players Who Impressed at Area Codes appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Gasser, Harrison, Mitchell
As the days of September count down, the Milwaukee Brewers have been looking to reduce the magic number for all of their different playoff scenarios. Last weekend’s home series against the Cincinnati Reds brought one to zero and some others even closer. Friday’s series opener was all Brewers, quite literally. Dustin May went six shutout […] The post Brewers Notebook: Gasser, Harrison, Mitchell appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Brewers Have Perfected Regular Season Baseball
For the fourth year in a row, the Milwaukee Brewers are National League Central Division champions. They have made the postseason in eight of the last nine seasons, won the NL Central in five of the last six, and have the fourth-most wins in Major League Baseball dating back to the beginning of the 2018 […] The post The Brewers Have Perfected Regular Season Baseball appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Matches Up Best To Take Down the Dodgers in the Playoffs?
The Dodgers are dynasty by any definition. They have won three of the last six World Series titles. They’ve won five of the last 10 NL pennants. This year will mark their 14th consecutive playoff appearance. Over those 14 seasons, the Dodgers have won an MLB-leading 1,313 games. No NL team comes within 150 wins […] The post Who Matches Up Best To Take Down the Dodgers in the Playoffs? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Arjun Nimmala Has Found His Power Stroke
Each year during the trade deadline, teams become more and more willing to deal some of their potential “blue-chip” prospects as the deadline clock ticks down. In 2026, the dealing of high-end prospect capital began very early on the morning of August 3, as the Blue Jays landed Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels […] The post Arjun Nimmala Has Found His Power Stroke appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 14
With just two weeks left to go in the MLB season, it’s almost time to crown a champion in fantasy baseball leagues. If you play in a head-to-head format, your championship matchup is either beginning now or is already underway. In roto, you’re looking to see if you can scrounge up a couple more points […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 14 appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Should the Phillies Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation?
The Philadelphia Phillies face a postseason dilemma that many other franchises would love to have. Philadelphia currently has one of the best three-headed monsters in baseball atop its rotation. Philadelphia just capped off an incredible month of August, finishing with a 21-7 record. The scorching month from the Phillies has comfortably put them in playoff […] The post How Should the Phillies Stack Up Their Playoff Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever
Amidst the inconsistency of the Houston Astros 2026 season, left-handed closer Josh Hader‘s sustained dominance has them at the top of the American League West. Being a reliever is highly volatile. It’s a testament to one’s ability to hold up year-over-year. Only generationally great relievers tend to avoid a blowup year. But even the likes […] The post Josh Hader Is Reclaiming His Throne as MLB’s Best Reliever appeared first on Just Baseball .
Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing
Earlier this season, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz was breaking out and finally taking his game to the next level. Ever since he debuted back in 2021, it felt like the baseball world was awaiting that one “big year” from Cruz, as his electric power was second to none in the sport. However, hefty […] The post Oneil Cruz Is Showing What the Pirates Were Missing appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else
The Cincinnati Reds have not won a playoff series since 1995 and have only reached the playoffs twice in the past ten seasons. To say there’s been some doom and gloom around the organization and its lack of success would be an understatement, even for a team that reached the postseason last year. Failing to […] The post The Reds Have a Strong Core, Now They Need Everything Else appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Top Prospects Shined the Most in A-Ball This Year?
Competition across Low-A and High-A has commenced. The 132-game sample led the way for a plethora of young players to establish themselves as some of the premier prospects in the sport. A hotbed for young, unproven talent, the lower minors are the environment to establish oneself as a must-know name. Last season, names like Kevin […] The post Which Top Prospects Shined the Most in A-Ball This Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
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