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The Race For MLB Expansion: Breaking Down the Six Leading Cities
Expansion is coming. Among all of the current issues and talking points surrounding Major League Baseball and the upcoming collective bargaining agreement, one topic has seemingly slipped through the cracks in the public eye: expansion. The upcoming CBA negotiations are expected to be a brutal battle between the MLBPA and owners, with topics such as […] The post The Race For MLB Expansion: Breaking Down the Six Leading Cities appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top Left-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top left-handed pitching prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where exactly 10 southpaws made the list. The post Top Left-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Orioles, Albert Suárez, and Ultimate Roster Manipulation
Look, the Baltimore Orioles have been playing a fascinating game of roster manipulation with right-hander Albert Suárez all year long and it’s time somebody talks about it. It’s such a small, minute, and largely unimportant storyline to follow, but it’s had my attention since early on. At 70-76, the Orioles are 17 games out of […] The post The Orioles, Albert Suárez, and Ultimate Roster Manipulation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Baseball Needs a Leveraged Version of Outs Above Average
Last week, Colton Cowser put forward a strong contender for catch of the season. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, a runner on second, and the Orioles up by one, Rockies batter Jake McCarthy hit an Andrew Kittredge sinker to straightaway center. Cowser leapt with his back to the wall and his […] The post Baseball Needs a Leveraged Version of Outs Above Average appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 20 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top right-handed pitching prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where we had exactly 20 right-handed arms made the list. The post Top 20 Right-Handed Pitching Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Bowman Chrome Preview
Every year, Bowman Chrome is generally viewed as “boom or bust” given the heavy influence of international signings being included. This year is no different, but is packed with plenty of hitters, all with unique skill sets. Where to Buy 2026 Topps Chrome? The best place to buy and rip 2026 Bowman Chrome is at […] The post 2026 Bowman Chrome Preview appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027?
When the Detroit Tigers selected Spencer Torkelson first overall in the 2020 draft, his name was tied to brighter days. After selecting Casey Mize with the first pick in 2018 and Riley Greene fifth in 2019, the trio was viewed as the group to pull the Tigers out of the bottom of the league and […] The post Should the Tigers Bring Back Spencer Torkelson in 2027? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rafael Devers Is Making History While Proving the Haters Wrong
The San Francisco Giants shocked the world when they traded for Rafael Devers in June of last year. Quite frankly, nobody knew he was available in trade talks and Buster Posey struck while the iron was hot. His club was healthily outperforming expectations to open his first season at the helm of the Giants organization […] The post Rafael Devers Is Making History While Proving the Haters Wrong appeared first on Just Baseball .
A Closer Look at Jonah Tong’s Tumultuous Season
The New York Mets and Marlins faced off in a relatively meaningless Labor Day matchup this week in Miami. Both teams are on the outside looking in for the postseason and will conclude their respective seasons over the next few weeks. The headline in New York’s 9-4 victory was the winning pitcher, Jonah Tong. Tong […] The post A Closer Look at Jonah Tong’s Tumultuous Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability
The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle. Prior to his return, Ryan made a rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul last Tuesday and turned in a […] The post The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season
During the first half of the 2026 MLB season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were defined by one thing: a lack of bullpen depth, and more specifically, a lack of a lockdown closer. Now, as the season enters its final stretch, the Pirates have reversed course, and their bullpen has been nothing short of stellar. As of […] The post How Adding a Sinker Transformed Mason Montgomery’s 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
Building a Lineup of the Best Value Contracts in Baseball
Almost every MLB team has at least one bad-value contract, but what outshines poor deals for any club is when they attain (or retain) franchise-changing players on very good-value deals. It’s hard for teams to win when their hands are tied with deals in which they are overpaying their players. Small-market teams struggle to survive […] The post Building a Lineup of the Best Value Contracts in Baseball appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths
The Toronto Blue Jays have recently surged their way back into AL Wild Card contention thanks to some amazing efforts from star players like Dylan Cease and Alejandro Kirk. While they’ve been getting quality production on all sides of the ball from many of their key contributors, some of their depth options have been lacking […] The post The Blue Jays Must Stick to Jesús Sánchez’s Strengths appeared first on Just Baseball .
Walbert Ureña Has Given the Angels a Rare Building Block
When the 2026 season got underway, who had on their bingo card that Los Angeles Angels right-hander Walbert Ureña would end up being one of the best rookie starting pitchers in baseball? Probably not very many. With September just getting underway, Ureña currently ranks second amongst rookie pitchers (min. 100 IP) with a 2.74 ERA, […] The post Walbert Ureña Has Given the Angels a Rare Building Block appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mike Trout is Savoring Every Single Moment of 2026
To this point, Mike Trout’s career has been defined by nothing short of greatness. Trout has become one of only 13 players in MLB history to win three or more MVP Awards; he’s been selected to the AL All-Star team 12 times, won nine Silver Slugger Awards, and taken home a Rookie of the Year […] The post Mike Trout is Savoring Every Single Moment of 2026 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Colson Montgomery Is a Statistical Anomaly
Colson Montgomery’s weekend against Minnesota could double as a summary of his season. He hit his 30th home run Friday. One night later, Montgomery went deep again to set a Chicago White Sox single-season home run record for a player who primarily plays shortstop. He followed that with four strikeouts Sunday. Montgomery entered Monday’s off […] The post Colson Montgomery Is a Statistical Anomaly appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 7
We are down to the final stretch of the fantasy baseball season, and your playoffs are underway. Now is the time to refine your strategy, hunt matchups, and lean into streaming pitchers. From here on out, every single day matters, and your roster will be constantly changing. As your roster continues to change and short-term […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of September 7 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pirates Scuffle in Pivotal Loss to Angels
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the second game of their three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels looking to take the series after an electric game-one win. They unfortunately fell short of their goal, dropping game two in 6-1 fashion. After a relatively quick first three innings, the Angels broke open the scoring […] The post Pirates Scuffle in Pivotal Loss to Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .
We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott
Recently, Major League Baseball has seen an influx of truly special shortstop talents across the league. With superstars like Bobby Witt Jr. and Elly De La Cruz dominating the Major League side, and prospects like Jesus Made and Leo De Vries on the Minor League side, it seems like the sport is entering a golden […] The post We’re Seeing a Whole New Version of Sebastian Walcott appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brett Bateman Is Proving His Worth on the Blue Jays
Consider where the Toronto Blue Jays were on the day of the trade deadline. After dropping a game to the Houston Astros that night they found themselves 53-60, 4.5 GB of the third wild-card spot with five teams to leapfrog. They had also just completed the sell-off of multiple assets from the MLB roster, including […] The post Brett Bateman Is Proving His Worth on the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
NL Central Could Pull a Clean Sweep of This Year’s Awards
Imagine playing a game for over 120 years. By year 120, you’d expect most, if not all, of what could happen to have happened. That’s usually the case for Major League Baseball, but 2026 seems to be the year for new heights — specifically in the NL Central. Earlier this season, rookie slugger Joshua Báez […] The post NL Central Could Pull a Clean Sweep of This Year’s Awards appeared first on Just Baseball .
Sal Stewart is the Clear NL Rookie of the Year
Coming into the season, the NL Rookie of the Year award was shaping up to be a fascinating race. Nolan McLean had the big arm and huge market backing; Konnor Griffin was the next phenom; JJ Wetherholt was an all-around great player who would surely accumulate WAR; and Sal Stewart was a power bat in […] The post Sal Stewart is the Clear NL Rookie of the Year appeared first on Just Baseball .
When Do We Buy Into Tyrone Taylor’s Shocking Heater?
The Chicago Cubs had a clear plan to add starting pitchers at the trade deadline this year. They made good on this, acquiring both Clay Holmes and Kevin Gausman, as well as Braxton Garrett for some extra depth. However, a move that flew under the radar was actually a part of the Holmes deal: Tyrone […] The post When Do We Buy Into Tyrone Taylor’s Shocking Heater? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Detroit Tigers’ Postseason Hopes Are Over
Allow your mind to drift back to spring training. Tarik Skubal was still on the team, the Detroit Tigers had made a few significant additions, and World Series dreams were not ludicrous. The favorite in the AL Central, Detroit still had their flaws, but us fans mostly focused on the addition of Framber Valdez paired […] The post The Detroit Tigers’ Postseason Hopes Are Over appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 25 Outfield Prospects in Baseball Right Now
The following ranking of the top outfield prospects in baseball comes directly from our top 100, where we had exactly 25 outfielders make the list. The post Top 25 Outfield Prospects in Baseball Right Now appeared first on Just Baseball .
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