All roads end here. The sprint of the 2026 college baseball season is coming to a close in a showdown between a North Carolina team that is trying to end the drought of 13 Omaha appearances without hoisting the coveted trophy over their heads and red-hot Oklahoma Sooners, who are looking to conquer yet another […] The post College World Series National Championship Game 1 Recap appeared first on Just Baseball .
After a tumultuous past three seasons, the St. Louis Cardinals enter 2026 with a clean slate throughout the organization. The franchise has seen many promising young stars take leaps forward throughout their farm system this season; now that we have a decent sample size, let’s take a look at who is shining above the others. […] The post Top Standouts in the St. Louis Cardinals’ Farm System appeared first on Just Baseball .
DENVER — An afterthought with the New York Yankees in 2025, first baseman TJ Rumfield is a candidate for National League Rookie of the Year Award and the Rawlings Gold Glove Award with the Colorado Rockies in 2026. What a difference a year and an opportunity can make. Acquired via trade from the Yankees on […] The post TJ Rumfield makes early case for a Gold Glove and Rookie of the Year with the Rockies appeared first on Just Baseball .
Once the first All-Star voting update has been released, you know we are truly entering the middle of summer and the halfway point of the Major League Baseball season. While the voting process continues to be highly questionable for the hitters, the pitchers selected to the All-Star Game feel far more deserving, making a list […] The post Top 10 First-time All-Star Candidates: Pitchers appeared first on Just Baseball .
The St. Louis Cardinals seemed destined for a rebuild after an offseason of limited adding to the roster. In fact, anything resembling a veteran player became a topic of trade discussion. Four contributors donned new threads by spring training. Right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray and first baseman Willson Contreras found themselves in Boston. Nolan Arenado, who […] The post Two Veterans Have Surprising St. Louis Cardinals Eyeing October appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nearly two years after a fractured ankle ended his college season, Braden Montgomery completed his long road back with a swing that sent the ball into the White Sox bullpen. During spring training, Montgomery was asked whether he was knocking on the door to the major leagues or preparing to knock it down. “I’ve taken […] The post Can Braden Montgomery Be the Answer the White Sox Have Been Searching for in Right Field? appeared first on Just Baseball .
In recent memory, many competing teams tend to share similar traits that help them charge towards October with authority. Whether it’s a strong pitching staff, a bullpen full of flamethrowers, or a strong lineup built with plenty of protection for the club’s stars, these factors can be found in most competing teams. One of the […] The post The Rays Are Proving You Don’t Need Homers To Win appeared first on Just Baseball .
One of the most exciting times of any given Major League Baseball season is the All-Star Game, which takes place right around the midway point of the year. For the 2026 campaign, fan voting is already underway to determine who will be featured in each team’s starting lineup, and it’s always a huge talking point […] The post Top 10 First-time All-Star Candidates: Position Players appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mookie Betts landed with the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the 2020 season and signed a 12-year, $365 million extension prior to the resumption of play in the COVID-19-shortened season. It was a groundbreaking series of events in which a top-five player in the sport was both traded and signed to the richest extension at […] The post What’s Behind Mookie Betts’ 2026 Struggles? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Baltimore Orioles‘ season feels like a horror movie that refuses to end. Every time it looks like they’re about to escape danger, another setback pulls them right back in. They win a few games, lose a few more, and remain trapped in a cycle of mediocrity. The last time the Birds were above .500 […] The post The Orioles Need Gunnar Henderson To Find Himself appeared first on Just Baseball .
Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB. […] The post The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution appeared first on Just Baseball .
Zack Wheeler was working on yet another Cy Young-worthy campaign in the 2025 season before his year was unfortunately cut short due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The Cy Young Award has evaded the Phillies ace over his illustrious tenure in Philadelphia, but there’s no question he will go down as one of the greatest […] The post Zack Wheeler Isn’t Ready To Give Up His Ace Status appeared first on Just Baseball .
OMAHA, NE– The North Carolina Tar Heels are playing for their first National Championship in 19 years, and while much of their roster is homegrown, their lineup features six first-year transfers. Despite being an elite East Coast school, Carolina’s order boasts not one but two Midwestern players, Jake Schaffner and Cooper Nicholson. The American Midwest […] The post North Carolina: Infielders Jake Schaffner & Cooper Nicholson’s Return to the Midwest appeared first on Just Baseball .
When Nick Krall and the Cincinnati Reds‘ front office issued a one-year deal to Eugenio Suárez this offseason, they expected to fortify their young lineup with an experienced power bat. Two months into the 2026 season, reality couldn’t be further from that expectation. Fresh off one of the best stretches of his career, the 34-year-old […] The post The Reds Have a Eugenio Suárez Problem appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Toronto Blue Jays have been no strangers to injury troubles in 2026, and their whole season has felt like a constant revolving door of players filling in roster holes left by injuries. The Jays have used 18 different hitters and 27 different pitchers already this season, and it’s led them to a 37-38 record, […] The post Flexibility Has Made Spencer Miles a Perfect Fit for the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
The College World Series championship is set! The North Carolina Tar Heels will take on the Oklahoma Sooners in this year’s CWS finals, and what a journey it’s been to get there for both squads. Let’s recap how each team got there and look ahead to what should be an epic showdown to cap off […] The post CWS Recap: North Carolina, Oklahoma Advance to Finals appeared first on Just Baseball .
On June 15, Major League Baseball released the first voting update from the 2026 All-Star ballot. The Blue Jays dominated in the American League, despite their sub-.500 record. Clearly, the fans in Canada are taking advantage of their five votes per day. There’s still plenty of time for things to change. Phase one of voting […] The post Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the AL? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The New York Yankees are 3.5 games ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East standings with the All-Star break on the horizon. They have the most wins in the American League and have found offensive contributions from across their lineup to support their strong starting pitching. With Aaron Judge expected to be […] The post The Yankees Need to Fix Their Catcher Situation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Every season, the Major League Baseball All-Star voting process is a major talking point. And for good reason. Contract incentives are at stake and, for some players, that extra Midsummer Classic recognition pads a potential Hall of Fame case. It’s a major recognition, one often muddied by the fan-voting system. The interactivity gives the often […] The post Perfect All-Star Ballot: Who Should Start in the NL? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Following a disappointing 2014 season, Boston’s front office had plenty on its hands. The Red Sox couldn’t afford another offseason like the last; losing fan favorite All-Star Jacoby Ellsbury to the New York Yankees was enough for a fanbase that had just watched their team finish last in the AL East a year after the […] The post Retooling the 2015 Boston Red Sox appeared first on Just Baseball .
Entering the 2026 season, confidence was generally high in the Chicago Cubs‘ starting rotation. They had a mix of young arms coming off strong seasons and veterans who’ve been steady forces for years. It didn’t take long for that hope to begin to dwindle. Second-year star Cade Horton exited his second start of the year […] The post Can Matthew Boyd Save the Cubs’ Rotation? appeared first on Just Baseball .
As the mid-June calendar turns, this week’s Stock Watch highlights a platoon journeyman anchor, a pair of highly-touted young arms fulfilling front-of-the-rotation potential, and premium infield cornerstone pieces whose underlying metrics suggest prolonged slumps. Let’s dive into this week’s list of players. Stats are from game results prior to play on June 18. Stock Up […] The post Stock Watch: Biggest Risers and Fallers in MLB Through Mid-June appeared first on Just Baseball .
Aaron Ashby is doing his best to make pitcher wins cool again. The statistic has largely become obsolete in today’s game, as fans place far less emphasis on pitcher wins than they once did. With so many external factors influencing who earns a decision, the value of a win has diminished over time. They’re still […] The post Aaron Ashby Is Gunning for Baseball’s Most Elusive Wins Mark appeared first on Just Baseball .
Tied or trailing through six innings, the Chicago Bandits looked for one more opportunity to rally the bats and take down the Spark to claim the series. Though dropping game one of the series 9-1, the Bandits showed off for a game two 11-3 victory. The series win came down to Tuesday evening’s faceoff. Trailing […] The post Mary Iakopo Is Breaking Through at the Plate appeared first on Just Baseball .
Following the 2025 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of self-reflecting to do. While their homegrown starting rotation had begun to take shape as one of the best in the sport as a whole, they were also lacking in numerous areas as well. One of their biggest weaknesses was the offense, which finished with […] The post The Pirates Finally Have the Bats to Keep Up With Their Arms appeared first on Just Baseball .