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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 .
Four Mock Trades To Give the New York Yankees the Perfect Deadline
The Yankees have issues. Even though they’re one of six teams to reach the 60-win threshold by this point, this is by no means a perfect team. We can all agree on that, but where I diverge from the majority is where the issues actually lie. There’s a near-cultish energy around the shortstop position; the […] The post Four Mock Trades To Give the New York Yankees the Perfect Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline?
The date is Nov. 4, 2024. The Kansas City Royals are coming off their first postseason appearance since their 2015 World Series title. It was a breakthrough season fueled by MVP-caliber play from Bobby Witt Jr. and one of the game’s most effective pitching staffs headlined by Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, and Michael Wacha. The […] The post Should the Royals Trade Michael Wacha at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
4 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Brewers Deadline
Trade season is officially upon us. The deadline is less than a week away, which means there will be plenty of moves between now and then as contenders fortify their rosters and sellers capitalize on their most valuable trade assets. One of those contenders is the Milwaukee Brewers, who boast the second-best record in MLB […] The post 4 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Brewers Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Phillies Deadline
The Philadelphia Phillies have been cold since the All-Star break, losing series to the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Yankees. On Monday, they gifted the Miami Marlins their first win since July 9. The Phillies are still 57-50. They have a two-game lead for a Wild Card spot and 80% playoff […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Phillies Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 10 Rental Starting Pitchers at the MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline is just under a week a way. Rumors and reports, along with funky mock trades, are littering your timeline with who is, and isn’t, available changing by the day. With every game played we getting a clearer picture of who is a buyer and who is a seller. What is not […] The post Top 10 Rental Starting Pitchers at the MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Marlins Are Showing How Well Staying Internal Can Work
In today’s game, very rarely do you find a successful team that is composed of mainly home-grown talent. With all of the money that has been thrown around in free agency, the blockbuster trades involving players tied to large contracts, and the overall rate of movement in the league, the teams that mainly rely on […] The post The Marlins Are Showing How Well Staying Internal Can Work appeared first on Just Baseball .
Potential Prospect-For-Prospect Trades the Dodgers Could Make
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ young outfielders have become one of the most impressive prospect groups in baseball. Headlined by Josue De Paula and followed closely by fellow Top 40 prospects Mike Sirota, Eduardo Quintero, and Zyhir Hope, the depth doesn’t stop there. Charles Davalan cracks our Top 100 list, while James Tibbs III sits just […] The post Potential Prospect-For-Prospect Trades the Dodgers Could Make appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Cubs Deadline
The Chicago Cubs have as clear a plan as anyone as they head into the 2026 trade deadline. They have dealt with pitching injuries to both their rotation and bullpen since the beginning of the year. That leaves them to target one thing in specific: pitching, pitching, and more pitching. There are going to be […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Cubs Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline
Where is Tarik Skubal going? Is Mason Miller on the move? Will the Nationals actually trade CJ Abrams? MLB trade deadline talk gets stale fast, because the same names get floated over and over. I’m always searching for updates, but at some point, how many do we really need on the same handful of players? […] The post 4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Take Another Big Step to Enhance Alumni-Fan Relationship
On Friday, right-hander Yovani Gallardo got the start a little after 6pm CST in Milwaukee. Outfielder Ryan Braun got robbed of a hard single to left early on in the game while general manager Doug Melvin looked on. Don’t worry, you haven’t been magically transported back to the year 2011. Those were just a few […] The post Brewers Take Another Big Step to Enhance Alumni-Fan Relationship appeared first on Just Baseball .
MLB Trends: Jacob Misiorowski is Unreal, CJ Abrams is on Fire
There is nothing left to say about Jacob Misiorowski, he is a video game final boss on the mound. He is human though, and he did deal with some fatigue around the break. But, the Brewers have rested him a bit the last few weeks, and a fresh Misiorowski wreaked havoc on the Rockies on […] The post MLB Trends: Jacob Misiorowski is Unreal, CJ Abrams is on Fire appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 27
Well, the trade deadline movement has officially started. Boston and Washington kicked things off with a surprising move that sent Connelly Early to Washington in exchange for Curtis Mead. A deal that no one saw coming, but one that offers upside for both sides. You can read more about the trickle-down effect, how different players […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of July 27 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Ranking the Top Rental Bats on the Trade Block
In just one week (already!), the 2026 MLB trade deadline will be upon us, and this year’s happenings are sure to be just as hectic and wild as they always are. Even if there’s a bit of uncertainty surrounding “bubble teams” that are so close to contention that they’re not in a hurry to sell, […] The post Ranking the Top Rental Bats on the Trade Block appeared first on Just Baseball .
Seven Top San Francisco Giants Prospects Earn Promotions
The All-Star break is typically a good litmus test for organizations to determine which of their top prospects have earned a promotion. While there are always exceptions, this is often when many of the game’s rising talents take the next step in the minors. The San Francisco Giants have one of the most improved farm […] The post Seven Top San Francisco Giants Prospects Earn Promotions appeared first on Just Baseball .
Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Padres Trading Mason Miller
We are just one week away from the MLB trade deadline, and the San Diego Padres find themselves in one of the most difficult positions in baseball. Despite sitting two games out of the final National League playoff spot, they sit at .500 and have plenty of questions to answer before the deadline. The offense […] The post Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Padres Trading Mason Miller appeared first on Just Baseball .
Utah Talons Secure Second Straight AUSL Title in Series Sweep
It’s championship weekend here in College Station. The sun is blazing, and the stands are packed for the second-ever Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship series. This season sent the Chicago Bandits and the Utah Talons to the ‘ship for the second year in a row. Last season, the Talons swept in two straight games, and […] The post Utah Talons Secure Second Straight AUSL Title in Series Sweep appeared first on Just Baseball .
Understanding a Very Surprising Trade: Connelly Early for Curtis Mead
We have our first real move of the trade deadline. Late Saturday night, Jeff Passon reported that the Boston Red Sox were trading lefty starter Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for infielder Curtis Mead. A move that caught many by surprise, even causing confusion, although the deal does make sense for both sides. There’s […] The post Understanding a Very Surprising Trade: Connelly Early for Curtis Mead appeared first on Just Baseball .
Brewers Notebook: Yelich and Turang Homer in Loss, Drohan Takeaways
It’s been mostly smiles for the Milwaukee Brewers and their faithful on their recent homestand. Outside of an uncharacteristically sloppy game against the Mets on Tuesday, it’s been all wins as the team has gone 5-1 in the last six games at American Family Field in Milwaukee. After an off day on Thursday, they returned […] The post Brewers Notebook: Yelich and Turang Homer in Loss, Drohan Takeaways appeared first on Just Baseball .
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