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D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade
Entering the 2026 season, it would have been hard to imagine the New York Mets having a fire sale by the time the August 3rd trade deadline came around. As the deadline looms mere days away, the Mets are open for business for anyone not named Christian Scott, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Juan Soto. […] The post D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Predictions | 9 Mock Trades to Shake Up Baseball
If you are a baseball fan, the next week is pretty much the highlight of your summer. This is the time when we all turn on notifications for Jeff Passan, Ken Rosenthal, and every credible reporter with a pulse as we await with great anticipation to see what will take place at the MLB Trade […] The post 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Predictions | 9 Mock Trades to Shake Up Baseball appeared first on Just Baseball .
Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline
To truly understand the absurdity of this last month of Boston Red Sox baseball, you need to go back to rock bottom. For all intents and purposes, the 2026 Red Sox season ended on June 24 in Denver, Colorado. In a rubber match game against the NL-worst Rockies, the Red Sox bullpen failed to protect […] The post Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes
With the 2026 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the New York Mets are positioned as clear sellers. New York has two valuable starting pitchers on their roster that they will look to sell off in the coming days: Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta. Both right-handers are likely rental trade pieces, as the latter is set […] The post Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes appeared first on Just Baseball .
Tommy Edman Is Right Back to Proving His Value to the Dodgers
The past few years have been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Tommy Edman. After a great rookie year in 2019 and a Gold Glove win in 2021, Edman looked to be a rising star for the St. Louis Cardinals. He made good on this vision with strong showings in 2022 and the first […] The post Tommy Edman Is Right Back to Proving His Value to the Dodgers appeared first on Just Baseball .
If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets?
After dropping five of their first seven games of the second half, the San Diego Padres seemed like prime sell candidates. But after sweeping the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, they are a game over .500 and have re-entered the buyers’ conversation. Is buying at this year’s deadline the smart thing to do? No. But […] The post If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets? appeared first on Just Baseball .
‘We Had a lot to Prove’: AUSL Reaches New Highs During 2026 Season
This Athletes Unlimited Softball League season was all about breaking records. On the field, star players established a new standard for what talent and skill means. Talons pitcher Montana Fouts, 2026 Pitcher of the Year, wrote herself a new pitching record book. She now holds records for single-game strikeouts with 12 and single-season strikeouts with […] The post ‘We Had a lot to Prove’: AUSL Reaches New Highs During 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
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 .
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