Maya Brady, the starting center fielder for the Oklahoma City Spark, is off to a remarkable start in her second season of Athletes Unlimited Softball. Brady is no stranger to athletic success. Her mom, Maureen Brady, was a standout pitcher at Fresno State in the 90s. She helped send the team to the Women’s College […] The post Maya Brady Is the Spark’s Not-So-Secret Weapon appeared first on Just Baseball .
Luis Arraez had limited suitors this past winter while looking for his next home. What looked like a declining bat with little defensive value was simply not something many teams were jumping to sign up for. However, the San Francisco Giants were the outlier, and it’s looking like a decision that will pay off. Surely, […] The post Luis Arraez Has Turned Into the Best Rental Bat Available appeared first on Just Baseball .
When the Minnesota Twins sent Royce Lewis down to Triple-A St. Paul, many thought it was the beginning of the end for the once top prospect. After much initial hype, devastating injuries, moments of true greatness, and a prolonged slump, many thought the bloom was off the rose forever. But when Lewis returned to the […] The post The Twins Need This Version of Royce Lewis to Stick Around appeared first on Just Baseball .
Don’t look now, but Jackson Chourio is in the midst of one of the hottest stretches of his major-league career. In June, Chourio is slashing a monstrous .414/.453/.845, ranking fourth in MLB with a 1.298 OPS, 253 wRC+, and .541 wOBA. He’s been the catalyst atop the Milwaukee Brewers lineup, driving in 18 runs with […] The post Jackson Chourio’s Stardom Is On Full Display appeared first on Just Baseball .
As the pop-up began its descent in the foreground of a cloudy, Kansas sky, Oklahoma closer Jackson Cleveland’s eyes never left the ball as he ambled towards home plate. Catcher Deiten Lachance settled and waited underneath the ball’s trajectory, and Oklahoma fans waited with barely contained glee. The traveling crowd roared as the catch was […] The post Coming Home: Jackson Cleveland’s Odyssey to Oklahoma and the College World Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
In recent years, the Toronto Blue Jays have made several deals that have helped form a strong core of players to lead their team in 2026. They have a lot of homegrown talent composing their current squad, but some of their most important players this season have stemmed from a specific trade that has continued […] The post The Blue Jays’ Trade of Yusei Kikuchi Is the Gift That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Just Baseball .
June has hit its halfway point on the calendar, which means MLB All-Star Game voting is in full swing. With that comes the annual tradition of complaining about All-Star voting and selections. Taking issue with the All-Star voting process or results certainly isn’t unique to baseball. All of the major sports leagues have their own […] The post The NL Second Base Race Is the Best Argument Against All-Star Fan Voting appeared first on Just Baseball .
Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project. As we pass the halfway point in June, the rotation has had its ups and downs. While […] The post Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump quickly became one of the biggest storylines of the season. In his first 55 games of the year, he was slashing an underwhelming .268/.345/.307 with seven extra-base hits and 17 RBI. What made Tatis’ struggles so perplexing was how consistently he was crushing the baseball. He ranked among the leaders in […] The post Fernando Tatis Jr. Is Showing Signs of Life at the Perfect Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Two year ago, before the emergence of top prospects Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat and Jonah Tong, it was Christian Scott who was the top pitching prospect in the Mets system. Scott made his MLB debut in May of that season, and had shown flashes of being an arm that could really stick in the Mets […] The post The Impact of Losing Christian Scott Shows How Valuable He Has Become appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Los Angeles Angels entered the 2026 season with a new pitching coach to guide the rotation and bullpen. They hired Mike Maddux over the offseason, stealing him from the division-rival Texas Rangers. While not every pitcher on the staff has been lights out, he’s made his presence known in the arms of José Soriano, […] The post What’s Behind José Soriano’s Recent Struggles? appeared first on Just Baseball .
OMAHA, NE — Omaha is a place where legends are made. It’s also the land of unsung heroes like North Carolina starter Ryan Lynch, who grinded through the first 4.2 innings of the Tar Heels’ 5-2 win over West Virginia on Sunday night. Lynch made his name as a big-game pitcher as a freshman last […] The post Ryan Lynch: North Carolina’s Unsung Hero in CWS Win Over West Virginia appeared first on Just Baseball .
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? (June 15) appeared first on Just Baseball .
All around the league, the injury bug has been at the heart of many of the biggest storylines of the 2026 MLB season. Few teams have been hit quite as hard as the Toronto Blue Jays, though. As of now, the Blue Jays have four position players and seven pitchers occupying spots on the injured […] The post How Can the Blue Jays Best Fit Shane Bieber Back on the Roster? appeared first on Just Baseball .
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Shuffling through the dugout in a T-shirt, shorts, tights, and sandals, Mike Sirota flashes a grin, followed by a firm handshake. Still just 22 years old, there is an immediate ease emitting from Sirota as he takes a seat and stares out at the field. He had been through the Midwest […] The post How Mike Sirota Is Turning His Potential Into Production appeared first on Just Baseball .
Back on June 3, the first midseason update to our Just Baseball Top 100 MLB Prospect List was unveiled. The update saw a variety of shake-ups in the rankings, with nearly 25 newcomers breaking their way into the Top-100. What makes this update so special, though, is the sheer number of players who have graduated […] The post Top 100 Prospects: Graduates From the Last Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
After an offseason filled with uncertainty of who would stay and who would leave, the Cleveland Guardians haven’t let it get to them to start the 2026 season. Alongside their rivals in the Chicago White Sox, the Guards have taken advantage of a wide-open American League and have started the season on the right foot. […] The post Travis Bazzana Has Wasted No Time Making an Impact appeared first on Just Baseball .
We have officially crossed the two-month mark of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and if you look at the back of some baseball cards right now, the surface numbers are enough to give you whiplash. Perennial All-Stars are flirting with the Mendoza line and historically elite power hitters are watching their isolated power (ISO) […] The post 5 Underperforming Stars Due For Positive Regression appeared first on Just Baseball .
Take yourself back to April in Detroit. The Framber Valdez signing changed expectations heading into the new season, and the return of Justin Verlander not only changed the vibe but rebirthed fans have who ignored the team for a better part of a decade. Not only were the Detroit Tigers AL Central favorites, but they […] The post The Tigers’ Season Will Be Defined in the Next Two Weeks appeared first on Just Baseball .
I don’t know about you, but I am feeling stuck with my fantasy roster right now. I have a number of players who are not bad, but not exactly great either. The waiver wire still has a number of interesting players available, but fewer and fewer that feel like they are safe. Around this time […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of June 15 appeared first on Just Baseball .
In a season where injuries, inconsistency, and disappointment have been the main focus for the Boston Red Sox, the growth of Ceddanne Rafaela has been a rare bright spot for the team. The Red Sox center fielder entered the season with numerous questions. Is he the odd man out in a crowded outfield? Would the […] The post Ceddanne Rafaela’s All-Star Case Can’t Be Ignored appeared first on Just Baseball .
When news broke that Ramon Laureano was likely to miss the rest of the season with a torn labrum in his right hip, it was a major blow to an already thin and struggling lineup. Enter Samad Taylor, who has provided the jolt the San Diego Padres desperately needed. The timing couldn’t have been more […] The post Samad Taylor Has Become a Fun Spark Plug the Padres Needed appeared first on Just Baseball .
The first round of games is complete, and it’s been an incredible start to this year’s College World Series. There was a steal of home, a slew of epic pitching performances, and a routine weather delay. Lets dive into the College World Series Round One Notebook. Each of the four games is discussed in this […] The post 2026 College World Series: Round One Notebook appeared first on Just Baseball .
The North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Ole Miss Rebels in the 2026 College World Series opener, 6-2. While the ‘Carolina Arm Barn’ continued to deliver quality pitching, it was UNC’s underrated offense that ultimately stole the show against an elite arm. The Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story Heading into the final weekend of […] The post Look Beyond the Numbers, North Carolina’s Offense is Elite appeared first on Just Baseball .
What was once seen as a strength due to having ample depth, pitching has recently become quite shaky for the Miami Marlins, largely due to the number of injuries the ball club has had to endure. Between the injuries sustained by Eury Perez, Janson Junk, and Robby Snelling, the organization has recently found itself in […] The post Tyler Phillips Is the Marlins’ Ultimate Swiss Army Knife appeared first on Just Baseball .