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Pete Crow-Armstrong Has a Real Shot to Win NL MVP
Ever since Shohei Ohtani made his way into the National League back in 2024 with an electric campaign that founded the 50-homer, 50-stolen base club, the league’s MVP Award has been his to lose. Of course, it’s difficult for many players to challenge Ohtani, a two-way unicorn who routinely wows the baseball world with record-setting […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong Has a Real Shot to Win NL MVP appeared first on Just Baseball .
Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon
Bullpen woes hit the Tampa Bay Rays hard to begin the 2025 season, but by season’s end, despite a 77-85 regular season record, they had MLB’s 12th best reliever ERA at 3.81 and tied for the third-lowest WHIP at 1.23 alongside the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago Cubs. Numbers of that quality and caliber wouldn’t have […] The post Kevin Kelly Is Re-emerging as a Rays Bullpen Weapon appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper
After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue. Ryan Kreidler’s slumping bat and Tristan […] The post The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper appeared first on Just Baseball .
SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: LSU Reloads On All Fronts
The 2026 season was an abject failure for LSU baseball. Not a soul in Baton Rouge would deny that. Off the heels of a second national championship in three years, the Tigers were a consensus preseason top-two team in the nation. Many, yours truly included, tabbed Jay Johnson’s club as the clear top team in […] The post SEC Baseball Summer Standouts: LSU Reloads On All Fronts appeared first on Just Baseball .
Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap
The Los Angeles Angels finished the 2014 season with a 98-64 record, which was good enough to earn them the No. 1 seed in the postseason. They matched up with the Kansas City Royals in the American League Division Series but ultimately got swept in three games. This was the last time the Angels saw […] The post Los Angeles Angels’ 2026 Trade Deadline Recap appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and for much of Braves Country, it feels like the Atlanta Braves once again failed to make a meaningful splash. Last season, in the middle of an injury plagued and disappointing campaign, many fans wanted Atlanta to become sellers by moving impending free agents and any […] The post The Atlanta Braves Didn’t Fail at the Deadline, They Stayed Disciplined appeared first on Just Baseball .
Giants’ Trade Deadline Bolsters a Vastly Improved System
There’s no denying the San Francisco Giants have built one of the more talented farm systems in baseball. After fielding an underwhelming system for close to 15 years, they’ve completely turned around the future of their organization. Whether it’s through international signings, the draft, or undrafted free agents, they’ve found a plethora of ways to […] The post Giants’ Trade Deadline Bolsters a Vastly Improved System appeared first on Just Baseball .
Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Late-Round Draft Choices
Welcome back to the third and final part of my analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals’ 2026 MLB Draft! Over the course of the past few weeks, I’ve covered the Cardinals’ Day 1 draft picks, along with a deep dive into their early Day 2 selections. Today, I’ll be covering the team’s selections in rounds […] The post Breaking Down the Cardinals’ Late-Round Draft Choices appeared first on Just Baseball .
Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer?
The Boston Red Sox capped off a busy deadline by sending former fourth-overall draft pick Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for left-handed reliever Erik Miller. Just a month ago, this trade seemed unlikely. But the Red Sox completely turned their season around and became buyers at the deadline. Boston needed bullpen depth for […] The post Did the Red Sox Sell Too Low on Marcelo Mayer? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System
Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were poised for a successful MLB Draft, as they possessed six picks in the first two rounds — four of which were first-round selections. The players selected early by the Orioles have gone on to have scorching-hot starts to their careers. Ike Irish was slugging in High-A before a meniscus […] The post Inside Joseph Dzierwa’s Rise Through the Orioles’ System appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Teams Who Most Improved Their Playoff Hopes at the Deadline
Now that the 2026 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, teams have decided whether they are legitimate World Series contenders or destined to miss the postseason. While some teams did more than others, every organization has chosen a path for the remainder of the 2026 campaign and adjusted its roster accordingly. This year’s deadline […] The post 5 Teams Who Most Improved Their Playoff Hopes at the Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time
Coming into the 2025 MLB Draft, few teams around the league were prepared to make as much noise as the Baltimore Orioles. With four first-round picks, the Orioles were set to land multiple top talents in the class, and they were prepared to strike when they went on the clock. Once Draft Day arrived, things […] The post Wehiwa Aloy Takes His First Professional Season One Step at a Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update
We have officially reached the stretch run of the 2026 MLB season. All the buyers have bought, and the sellers have sold. The trade deadline has passed, and now all that is left is to play baseball games and see which teams will punch their ticket to October. The Tarik Skubal trade to the Dodgers […] The post 2026 MLB Power Rankings: Post-Trade Deadline Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy
The Houston Astros entered the trade deadline on a tear, winning 11 of 12 to assume first place in the AL West and establish themselves as surefire buyers after months of making that declaration. Astros general manager Dana Brown said as early as June that Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker weren’t for sale, and he […] The post The Houston Astros Didn’t Live Up to Their Promise To Buy appeared first on Just Baseball .
The AUSL All-Star Cup Is Here!
The Athletes Unlimited All-Star Cup is here! Beginning on Friday, August 8, 45 of the league’s top players will compete in a unique format for the chance to be crowned All-Star Cup champion. After a record-breaking championship series, the league’s biggest stars are ready to return to the field. Over the next four weeks, players […] The post The AUSL All-Star Cup Is Here! appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Red Sox Should Pursue Jorge Soler
The Los Angeles Angels pulled the plug on outfielder and designated hitter Jorge Soler Tuesday after a year and a half. In 2026, the former World Series MVP is slashing .203/.291/.373 with 12 home runs, 49 runs batted in, and an 85 wRC+. He hasn’t been the same player he blossomed into in the late […] The post The Red Sox Should Pursue Jorge Soler appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez?
Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the contending Philadelphia Phillies were once again in need of plenty of help. This year, the Phillies were far more aggressive in addressing their offensive shortcomings. Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger and went out to get the top bat on the market. The move certainly bolstered the […] The post Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October?
The Los Angeles Dodgers did the inevitable, adding Tarik Skubal to an already-loaded pitching staff. “It was Skubal or nothing, essentially,” Dave Roberts told the media after the trade. The rotation had posted a 3.50 ERA across a National League-leading 622.2 innings prior to the August 3 deadline, all without major contributions from Blake Snell […] The post Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Brewers’ 2026 Trade Deadline: Did They Do Enough?
Expectations for the Milwaukee Brewers heading into the 2026 MLB trade deadline were sky-high. They owned one of the best records in the National League, they had the best farm system the game had seen in years, and they were positioned to make the kind of splash the fanbase hasn’t seen in decades in hopes […] The post The Brewers’ 2026 Trade Deadline: Did They Do Enough? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs were already one of the National League’s top teams entering the trade deadline. Their offense has been among the best in baseball, but injuries had left the pitching staff scrambling to stay afloat. That made adding multiple arms the front office’s top priority, and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer delivered. Chicago […] The post Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off
BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value. For a club like the Baltimore Orioles, who sat four games […] The post Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 5 Standout Prospect Returns at the MLB Trade Deadline
As is the case with every season, a flurry of deals came in at the trade deadline that could make it easy for some to get buried. From the blockbuster Adley Rutschman deal with the Red Sox to some more under-the-radar swaps like the Dustin May and JoJo trade to Milwaukee, my goal is to […] The post Top 5 Standout Prospect Returns at the MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October?
Heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates had one clear area they needed to upgrade to take one step closer to contention: their bullpen. To this point, the Pirates’ bullpen has simply been one of the worst in baseball. With 19 blown saves, the Pirates are tied for the sixth-most in the […] The post Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Can the Tigers Patch Their Pitching Staff in an Open AL Central?
The trade deadline has come and gone, with the Detroit Tigers subtracting two major rotation pieces. Tarik Skubal landed where he always was supposed to, and Casey Mize joined him on the West Coast after being sent to the Padres. While the rotation took a significant hit, the bullpen remains the same. Moving Skubal and […] The post How Can the Tigers Patch Their Pitching Staff in an Open AL Central? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Cincinnati Reds Were Directionless at the Deadline
If there’s one thing fans like to talk about, it’s the trade deadline. Buyers and sellers have an opportunity to dream of a better future, whether that future is three months or three years away. Your team’s bad? Well, at least a handful of new prospects are now in your Rolodex. Your team’s good? Here, […] The post The Cincinnati Reds Were Directionless at the Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
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