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NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (July 15)
There may not be a harder award race to pick in sports than MLB Rookie of the Year Awards. Unlike in the NBA or NFL, where the top draft picks enter the league right away, and the best of the best typically are known from their first game, picking a rookie to win in the […] The post NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (July 15) appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall?
The 2026 MLB Draft was full of electric talents, especially on the college side. From superstars like Roch Cholowsky, Grady Emerson, and Vahn Lackey to other collegiate sluggers like Drew Burress, it didn’t take much to get excited about the very top of this draft class. However, if there was one thing that seemed like […] The post Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Megan Grant Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs
Megan Grant is a spectacle of softball. Sheer strength and immense talent set her worlds above other players. She’s a home run machine. A utility player for the Portland Cascade, Grant rotates through fielding positions but frequents third base and right field. She usually hits in the two or the four hole, both powerful spots […] The post Megan Grant Can’t Stop Hitting Home Runs appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft
The Los Angeles Angels just completed their first draft with interim general manager John Mozeliak at the helm after a pretty disappointing stretch of seasons with Perry Minasian running the team. Mozeliak and the scouting department did a great job, producing one of the best draft classes this year — a huge step forward for […] The post Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on Just Baseball .
What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?
The Houston Astros seem to be a team in transition, with former stars like Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez donning different jerseys in 2026. There are still stalwarts like Jose Altuve, Yordan Álvarez and Carlos Correa on the squad, but the pitching staff has seen lots of new names over the last few […] The post What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal?
After a 6-22 month of May, the Detroit Tigers were looking like a team dead in the water. Injuries had pilled up, and Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was on the shelf. With all signs pointing toward a lost season, the trade rumors started earlier than expected, especially when news broke that Skubal’s magical surgery […] The post Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays Face a Trade Deadline Crossroads
A year removed from being crowned American League champions, the Toronto Blue Jays find themselves outside of the 2026 postseason picture. With a record of just 45-51, they sit 12 games back of the Rays in the AL East and 2.5 games back of the final AL wild-card spot. They’ve only played one full month […] The post The Blue Jays Face a Trade Deadline Crossroads appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mookie Betts Is Proving Why You Never Doubt Him
With the conclusion of their Sunday night matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially finished out the first half of the 2026 season. It was a rather disappointing weekend for the Dodgers. Coming into the series hot off of a 9-3 stretch, the Dodgers had hoped to replicate the same success […] The post Mookie Betts Is Proving Why You Never Doubt Him appeared first on Just Baseball .
Red Sox Pitching Success Hinges on Brayan Bello
Jettisoned from the roster in the first half, 27-year-old right-hander Brayan Bello might the Boston Red Sox’s most important arm in the second half. Through 13 MLB appearances this season, Bello has a 6.06 ERA and 0.0 fWAR across 65.1 innings. Though he saw lots of success as a bulk reliever, his numbers as starter […] The post Red Sox Pitching Success Hinges on Brayan Bello appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop
When Carter Jensen woke up the morning of November 2, 2015, he likely arose from his bed with a smile on his face. The night before, the 12-year-old Jensen watched his hometown team, the Kansas City Royals, defeat the National League’s best New York Mets 7-1 to close out their second World Series title. That […] The post The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Storylines, Favorite Draft Classes, Picks, and More
The 2026 MLB Draft is in the books, and it was a creatively weird draft. Roch Cholowsky (pronounced chill-OW-skee) became the third collegiate shortstop ever taken first overall, joining Bill Almon (1974) and Dansby Swanson (2015). He’s the second first-rounder in his family, as his dad, Dan, was a first-round pick in 1991. The NIL […] The post 2026 MLB Draft Recap: Storylines, Favorite Draft Classes, Picks, and More appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Biggest Sleepers of the Blue Jays’ 2026 Draft
This past weekend marked the second draft Toronto Blue Jays director of player development Marc Tramuta has overseen since taking over as the Blue Jays director of amateur scouting role back in November of 2024. Under his tutelage, the Blue Jays have seen a shift in philosophy, becoming less risk-averse than years past and targeting […] The post Breaking Down the Biggest Sleepers of the Blue Jays’ 2026 Draft appeared first on Just Baseball .
St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 2, Part 1
Welcome back to my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Earlier this week, I covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks. We will be splitting Day 2 into two separate parts, and today I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds five through 10. 146. Cal Randall, RHP | University of California, […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 2, Part 1 appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez?
When the Detroit Tigers signed Framber Valdez, it was a statement. Losing the Tarik Skubal arbitration case could have been a reason for the team to go with cheaper options, but instead, the Tigers made Valdez one of the highest-paid left-handed pitchers, inking him to a three-year, $115 million contract. Back-to-back seasons in which the […] The post How Much Should the Tigers Worry About Framber Valdez? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nolan Schanuel Is the Angels’ Latest Development Failure
Over the last decade or so, the Los Angeles Angels have made a name for themselves for failing to develop high draft picks to their full potential and rushing them to the majors. It’s been a consistent trend in which so many of the club’s top-round draft selections are a complete bust or just don’t […] The post Nolan Schanuel Is the Angels’ Latest Development Failure appeared first on Just Baseball .
New York Mets Trade Deadline Candidates: Who Stays and Who Goes?
As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches, speculation has begun over which players will be moved. Among the teams drawing the most attention are the New York Mets. Due to New York’s treacherous season, they are going to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Mets have plenty of players who hold value in trade […] The post New York Mets Trade Deadline Candidates: Who Stays and Who Goes? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Can We Measure the Pressure an Offense Puts on a Defense?
Power remains the clearest path to scoring runs in Major League Baseball. A home run removes the defense from the play entirely. In addition, walks create baserunners without requiring a ball to find grass. Strikeouts end plate appearances without giving the defense an opportunity to make a mistake. There is a reason the three true […] The post Can We Measure the Pressure an Offense Puts on a Defense? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The 10 Greatest All-Star Game Performances of All-Time
It’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic, Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game. Still the premier mid-season contest of any of the United States’ major sports, the MLB All-Star Game conjures up memories of remarkable and sometimes unexpected performances. Perhaps it was the outstanding play of one of your favorites or just an incredible individual effort […] The post The 10 Greatest All-Star Game Performances of All-Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself
TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St. Paul Saints. Step, crack. Step, crack. Step, crack. A National League scout watching from a distance has seen the same time and again from the 23-year-old and isn’t […] The post On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week of July 13
All-Star week is an interesting time in the fantasy baseball calendar, as games pause for four days to allow the season’s best players to be put on a stage. This break allows for you to take some time away from finding streamers and shift your focus to making trades or diving into the waiver wire. […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week of July 13 appeared first on Just Baseball .
St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1
The St. Louis Cardinals entered the 2026 MLB Draft armed with an astounding 23 total draft picks, providing themselves with a golden opportunity to continue adding to their ever-improving farm system. No organization owned more selections, and St. Louis used its seven Day 1 picks on a variety of high-upside prep hitters, polished college hitters, […] The post St. Louis Cardinals 2026 MLB Draft Analysis: Day 1 appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Home Run Derby Picks: A Model Based Approach
Two schools of thought. One could create a statistical model and run 200,000 simulations to find the best value for the home run derby. Or, one can slug eight beers, head over to Citizens Bank Park, and, five minutes before the Derby starts, think, “Schwarbombs in Philly.” I built a model that simulates the new-format […] The post 2026 Home Run Derby Picks: A Model Based Approach appeared first on Just Baseball .
At Least the Mets Have an Outfield to Build Around
To say that nothing has gone right for the New York Mets this season would be quite the understatement. The team sits 16 games under .500 and owns the fourth-worst record in all of baseball. Coming out of the offseason, the Mets were widely viewed as one of baseball’s biggest winners by both analysts and […] The post At Least the Mets Have an Outfield to Build Around appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Is the Phillies’ Biggest Trade Deadline Need?
With another trade deadline approaching, the Philadelphia Phillies yet again require a series of big swings that put them on track to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Philadelphia is 43-24 since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as skipper. The club has been one of the best teams in baseball in his brief tenure. However, […] The post What Is the Phillies’ Biggest Trade Deadline Need? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Do the Astros Have What It Takes To Pull Off an Impact Trade?
The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful MLB organizations over the past 10 years. Two World Series rings and eight straight playoff appearances from 2017-2024 placed them in the top tier of teams in baseball before a step back in 2025, finishing 87-75. Excluding the COVID season, the Astros won at least […] The post Do the Astros Have What It Takes To Pull Off an Impact Trade? appeared first on Just Baseball .
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