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3 Win-Win Reid Detmers Mock Trades That Help Both Sides
For years, it’s seemed like something about the Los Angeles Angels was cursed. Time and time again, they’ve failed to make the postseason, even with MVP seasons from Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Their free agent acquisitions seem to never pan out, and Arte Moreno and his front office have flat out refused to enter […] The post 3 Win-Win Reid Detmers Mock Trades That Help Both Sides appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith?
When the Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs ahead of the 2025 season, they were assuredly receiving quite the haul for a one-year rental. In return for Tucker, Houston acquired All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and the No. 14 overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft, infielder Cam Smith. Coming […] The post How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith? appeared first on Just Baseball .
New level, new lessons: How Max Clark is enjoying every step of the journey
TOLEDO, Ohio — Whenever Max Clark is told he’ll be hitting leadoff, he goes right into researching who he’ll be facing. Being a natural student of the game, the research comes easily for the 21-year-old. Diving in to get to know Louisville right-hander Jose Acuna, Clark knew exactly what he wanted to study, knowing the […] The post New level, new lessons: How Max Clark is enjoying every step of the journey appeared first on Just Baseball .
4 Blockbuster Mock Trades for Tarik Skubal
The Detroit Tigers developed Tarik Skubal into one of the premier aces in baseball. He is a two-time Cy Young Award winner and has been dominant for the last four seasons. Since the start of 2023, he leads all pitchers in fWAR, working an elite 2.46 ERA and 27.0% K-BB% over that stretch. He pairs […] The post 4 Blockbuster Mock Trades for Tarik Skubal appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nick Fortes Is Doing Everything He Can to Fight For His Job
It’s safe to say that the catcher position has been a consistent position of offensive instability for the Tampa Bay Rays throughout the franchise’s 29 seasons in Major League Baseball. Mike Zunino has the most home runs at the catcher position for Tampa Bay with 51 and Toby Hall has the most games played and […] The post Nick Fortes Is Doing Everything He Can to Fight For His Job appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More
The 2026 MLB Draft has concluded, and the signing deadline has passed. The chapter has officially closed on this cycle. Of course, I didn’t feel like leaving out the rest of the crew in our draft coverage. They crushed it behind the scenes and publicly all cycle long, and they’ll continue to do so. They […] The post 2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More appeared first on Just Baseball .
Kyle Bradish’s Journey to Becoming the Orioles’ Highest-Paid Pitcher
In the midst of an underwhelming and frustrating year, the Baltimore Orioles have made another move showing their faith in this group of players. On July 18, the Orioles announced that righty Kyle Bradish signed a five-year extension worth $90 million, making him the highest-paid pitcher in franchise history. Bradish’s extension comes in the middle […] The post Kyle Bradish’s Journey to Becoming the Orioles’ Highest-Paid Pitcher appeared first on Just Baseball .
Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers
Kevin McGonigle has been the talk of the Detroit Tigers since he debuted earlier this season. He hit the ground running, providing an answer at the top of the lineup, and is currently the favorite for American League Rookie of the Year. However, McGonigle is not the only rookie making noise in Detroit. Infielder Hao-Yu […] The post Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers appeared first on Just Baseball .
Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Nationals entered Wednesday afternoon’s rubber match with the Toronto Blue Jays just one game back of the final National League wild card spot. In a pivotal contest for the team’s playoff hopes, the Nationals lost, 5-2. Outfielder Jacob Young got the scoring started for Washington, lacing an RBI double in […] The post Nationals Notebook: Game Recap, Williams and Irvin Returning appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Direction Will the Tigers Pick at the Trade Deadline?
Detroit Tigers fans seem to be pretty split on what direction the team should go in over the next week leading up to the trade deadline. On one hand, they are several games under .500, have a few of the biggest assets on the market, and obviously need more talent in a system that many […] The post What Direction Will the Tigers Pick at the Trade Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
For the Nationals to Trade CJ Abrams, They Need a Soto-Like Return
The Juan Soto trade back in 2022 has become fully realized this season, as the two center pieces of that trade are leading the best offense in all of baseball. James Wood and CJ Abrams are the co-stars of a unit that is leading the league in home runs, run scored and wRC+ entering play […] The post For the Nationals to Trade CJ Abrams, They Need a Soto-Like Return appeared first on Just Baseball .
Relievers the Yankees Should Target as the Deadline Nears
The Augst 3 trade deadline is days away, and the New York Yankees are expected to be as active as always. The team has been marred by injuries to its big stars, yet has kept itself in reach of a division title and potentially the top seed in the American League. Aaron Judge (stress rib […] The post Relievers the Yankees Should Target as the Deadline Nears appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 Win-Win Mock Trades for Angels Shortstop Zach Neto
As we inch closer and closer to the 2026 MLB trade deadline, one of the busiest days of the baseball calendar year, rumors around the league are really beginning to pick up steam. Within the last two weeks, the Los Angeles Angels have been at the center of these rumors. More specifically, it’s been their […] The post 3 Win-Win Mock Trades for Angels Shortstop Zach Neto appeared first on Just Baseball .
Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves?
In the offseason, the Atlanta Braves appeared to have an embarrassment of riches in their starting rotation. Not only was the group full, but Atlanta looked like it would have to make some difficult decisions just to narrow the rotation down to five starters. Chris Sale was the unquestioned ace of the staff. Spencer Schwellenbach […] The post Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Minnesota Twins Can’t Miss the Boat on Trading Joe Ryan
Tarik Skubal remains in the headlines, and for good reason. But teams unwilling to shell out the farm for half a season of Skubal should have Joe Ryan circled as a priority acquisition. Ace-caliber arms are rarely available at the trade deadline, especially those with team control remaining. Reid Detmers represents the other notable cost-controlled […] The post The Minnesota Twins Can’t Miss the Boat on Trading Joe Ryan appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why College Pitchers Were Coveted in the 2026 MLB Draft
Ahead of the 2026 MLB Draft, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the top prep prospects in the class, as many of these players were profiled as coveted assets for teams down the line. After all, these prospects have often showcased the most upside of the options typically on the table. With the MLB […] The post Why College Pitchers Were Coveted in the 2026 MLB Draft appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which 2026 Draft Pick Will Make Their MLB Debut First?
Earlier this month, during the Major League Baseball amateur player draft, some 613 young men received the call of a lifetime. Many gathered with their friends and families, desperately awaiting good news, and hoping for the call that would launch their professional baseball careers. For that group of talented athletes, many of whom have already […] The post Which 2026 Draft Pick Will Make Their MLB Debut First? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Are the Angels’ Best Trade Assets at the Deadline?
It’s shaping up to be another losing season for the Los Angeles Angels as they haven’t reached the postseason since 2014. Even during a year where the American League is significantly weak, the Angels still stand 12.5 games out of a wild-card spot and 13.5 games behind the American League West leader Texas Rangers. The […] The post Who Are the Angels’ Best Trade Assets at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Mariners’ Rotation Surplus Has Opened the Door for a Trade
While the notion, by some, around Major League Baseball is that this is an offense-driven league, the need for pitching is always there. There is a reason that at each season’s deadline, the true contenders are always looking to add an arm to their stable. Especially if it can come as an addition to the […] The post The Mariners’ Rotation Surplus Has Opened the Door for a Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Things the Minnesota Twins Need to Do to Prevent a Slide
When the Minnesota Twins went 1-4 after the All-Star break, it appeared that their playoff hopes were fading fast. And with that, they would go from possible buyers to probable sellers at the trade deadline. This brought woes to their fanbase, as they remembered last year’s 11-player sell-off, which led to the eventual firing of […] The post 5 Things the Minnesota Twins Need to Do to Prevent a Slide appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Does the Rest of the Season Look Like for the Blue Jays?
In a season full of almosts and not-quites, it seemed like the Toronto Blue Jays were finally on the verge of sustained success. Yet, for a multitude of reasons, they find themselves nine games below .500. Can they turn things around? It seems unlikely. To put it bluntly, this season has been a nightmare. Coming […] The post What Does the Rest of the Season Look Like for the Blue Jays? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Low-A Notebook: San Jose Giants’ Exciting Weekend
One could argue that this past weekend in San Jose was one of the most exciting weekends for any of the Giants’ affiliates in recent years. Two of the game’s premier shortstop prospects got promoted and made their Low-A debuts. This specific moment is one San Francisco Giants fans have been waiting for since their […] The post Low-A Notebook: San Jose Giants’ Exciting Weekend appeared first on Just Baseball .
Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects
Think about where the Blue Jays were from an organizational standpoint leading up to the trade deadline in July of 2024. Sitting dead last in the American League East, along with a farm system that ranked in the bottom third in baseball based on every consensus prospect publication. The Blue Jays ended up selling off […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Top 15 Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ranking the Top 50 Players On the Block By Trade Value
UPDATED: July 28th, 9:00 p.m. Since we last updated this article, there have been some more names added to the trade market. CJ Abrams is generating great interest around the league, Emerson Hancock is now expected to be moved, and the Marlins are getting some calls on Liam Hicks as well. Shea Langeliers and Spencer […] The post Ranking the Top 50 Players On the Block By Trade Value appeared first on Just Baseball .
Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense
After drawing heavy criticism for a perceived lack of aggressiveness during his first two deadlines, Craig Breslow displayed unprecedented urgency in making the first major move of the 2026 season. In a rare major-leaguer-for-major-leaguer deal, the Boston Red Sox swapped promising rookie left-hander Connelly Early for power-hitting infielder Curtis Mead. While the price surprised many […] The post Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense appeared first on Just Baseball .
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