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From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut
On July 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates saw one of their most intriguing pitching prospects step on a big league mound for the first time in the second game of a doubleheader versus the Cleveland Guardians. This pitcher was right-hander Khristian Curtis, an electric arm who has flown through their minor league system over the previous […] The post From Surgery to the Show: Inside Khristian Curtis’ Journey to His Major League Debut appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Needs Starting Pitching the Most at the Deadline?
What’s the one thing every team needs by July? Pitching! There’s no such thing as too many arms, and as the trade deadline approaches, every contender will have to navigate the market carefully to land the correct pieces. To that point, not every roster needs the same type of pitcher. It’s easy to daydream up […] The post Who Needs Starting Pitching the Most at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (July 24)
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? (July 24) appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Do the Athletics Have To Sell at the Trade Deadline?
Coming into the season, the Athletics were a trendy pick to potentially push for the playoffs. An eclectic young core that continued to improve, with a pitching staff that was subpar but had a few prospects who could raise their ceiling. While not yet a truly good team, they were trending in the right direction. […] The post What Do the Athletics Have To Sell at the Trade Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Pirates Deadline
With every single day that passes, the Pittsburgh Pirates inch closer to one of the most pivotal days for the franchise in recent memory: the 2026 MLB trade deadline. As of the time I’m writing this, things are better for the Pirates than they’ve been in some time. At three games above .500, they’re serious […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect Pirates Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Red Sox Saved Their Season With Recent Hot Stretch
The last time Boston Red Sox fans saw a hot streak like this, the most popular teens were jamming to an upstart young singer named Frank Sinatra. And it’s fitting that, 80 years later, the Red Sox are winning their way. With a combination of breakout bats, bunts, pitching excellence, and sheer luck, the Red […] The post The Red Sox Saved Their Season With Recent Hot Stretch appeared first on Just Baseball .
10 Realistic Mock Trades I’d Love to See at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
Who doesn’t love a good mock? MLB’s Trade Deadline hits Monday, August 3rd at 6 pm EST, and here are ten moves I want to see happen before the final bell rings. I already dropped one on X, and the results were mixed. Good. When fans on both sides are tearing me a new one, […] The post 10 Realistic Mock Trades I’d Love to See at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top Trade Landing Spots for Luis Arraez
One of this season’s most coveted trade chips will be San Francisco Giants infielder Luis Arraez. The 29-year-old is on a one-year deal and on pace for one of the best seasons of his career, making him a prime candidate to be relocated come the August 3 deadline. Arraez isn’t the prototypical All-Star bat. He […] The post Top Trade Landing Spots for Luis Arraez appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why the Boston Red Sox Need To Trade for Zach Neto
This time last month, the thought of the Boston Red Sox adding something at the deadline felt like a distant dream. Fifteen wins in a row, an ascension from bottom team in the American League to top five, changes the scope. The Red Sox are not only dark horse candidates to make the postseason, they’re […] The post Why the Boston Red Sox Need To Trade for Zach Neto appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 5 Relievers on the Board Without Aroldis Chapman
One guarantee of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is the abundance of movement within the reliever market. Everything from low- to high-leverage, and everything in between. Teams can never have enough pitching, especially when in a pennant race. Not to mention the constant threat of injury, or the volatility of being a relief pitcher. For […] The post Top 5 Relievers on the Board Without Aroldis Chapman appeared first on Just Baseball .
Utah Talons’ Elite Pitching Duo Drives Championship Berth
The Utah Talons have clinched the number one seed heading into the postseason and have a bye straight into the championship series. For the second year in a row, the Talons have to chance to take home the crown. They won it all in 2025, taking down the Bandits in two games. However, the expansion […] The post Utah Talons’ Elite Pitching Duo Drives Championship Berth appeared first on Just Baseball .
Five Elite Prospects Who Could Move at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline
The trade deadline is usually framed around the stars changing teams. The more interesting question is often what—or who—a contender is willing to sacrifice to acquire them. None of these prospects should be considered likely to move. Each is talented enough to become an important part of his current organization’s future. But roster congestion, competitive […] The post Five Elite Prospects Who Could Move at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Do the Red Sox Need Sonny Gray, or Could they Cash in at the Deadline?
Sonny Gray is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career at age 36. The Boston Red Sox ace is rocking a 2.48 ERA, a career best, and a 12-1 record, tied (Chase Burns, Cristopher Sánchez) for the most wins in MLB. Gray is a key piece of the Red Sox […] The post Do the Red Sox Need Sonny Gray, or Could they Cash in at the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Does Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Impact Dodgers’ Deadline Plan?
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently delivered the news that Shohei Ohtani will be shut down from pitching indefinitely. Left knee irritation that first flared up in mid-June has failed to clear up despite rest and a lubricant injection received over the All-Star break. Ohtani will remain in the lineup as the full-time designated […] The post How Does Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Impact Dodgers’ Deadline Plan? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Is Logan O’Hoppe Really the Angels’ Catcher of the Future?
As part of the 2022 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Angels traded outfielder Brandon Marsh to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league catcher Logan O’Hoppe. This move was triggered by Marsh’s early offensive struggles with the Angels and the club’s dire need for a catcher of the future. Over the last decade or […] The post Is Logan O’Hoppe Really the Angels’ Catcher of the Future? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Young Pirate Hitting His Way Into Rookie of the Year Talks
The 2025 season was a whirlwind for Esmerlyn Valdez, and one that got little attention in the headlines. While a 19-year-old Konnor Griffin broke out and transcended to the top of prospect rankings around the industry, Valdez quietly raked in silence, becoming the MVP of the South Atlantic League, crushing the Arizona Fall League, and […] The post The Young Pirate Hitting His Way Into Rookie of the Year Talks appeared first on Just Baseball .
Should the Cardinals Pursue a Jordan Walker Extension?
Among the many St. Louis Cardinals storylines to follow this season, it’s hard to argue that Jordan Walker isn’t the biggest. From bust to born again, bottom of the barrel to a Home Run Derby throne. Walker has reinvented himself and simultaneously played his way into contract extension talks. St. Louis recently dished out an […] The post Should the Cardinals Pursue a Jordan Walker Extension? appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Hitters Who Need a Second-Half Turnaround the Most
This season has seen both remarkable breakouts and slumps from players who have looked like completely different versions of themselves, whether for better or worse. Year after year, we witness all the highs and lows that come with the game of baseball, and the 2026 season has been filled with stories of both resurgence and […] The post 5 Hitters Who Need a Second-Half Turnaround the Most appeared first on Just Baseball .
Foster Griffin: MLB’s Most Unique Trade Deadline Rental
When you picture one of the premier arms on the market this coming trade deadline, a soft-tossing 30-year-old rookie doesn’t immediately come to mind. In the summer of 2014, the Kansas City Royals selected Foster Griffin out of high school 28th overall. Griffin never quite captured the first-round-pick pedigree over his six-year minor league career, […] The post Foster Griffin: MLB’s Most Unique Trade Deadline Rental appeared first on Just Baseball .
Unconventional Trade Targets for the Atlanta Braves
The 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star break has come and gone, which means all attention now shifts to the trade deadline. Front offices finally get a brief pause from draft preparations before turning their full focus toward improving their big league clubs. This time of year is always fascinating, especially now with the expanded Wild […] The post Unconventional Trade Targets for the Atlanta Braves appeared first on Just Baseball .
Welcome to the Playoffs: Everything You Need To Know as Three Teams Compete for the AUSL Crown
Welcome to the playoffs. Monday marked the end of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League regular season, and three teams are headed to College Station: the Talons, Bandits, and Cascade. This season has been a wild run, and it came down to the last second to determine the seeding for championships. The standings changed after […] The post Welcome to the Playoffs: Everything You Need To Know as Three Teams Compete for the AUSL Crown appeared first on Just Baseball .
Where the Brewers Need To Improve at the Trade Deadline
We are officially less than two weeks from the 2026 MLB trade deadline, which means contenders will be scrambling to bolster their rosters before August 3 in hopes of making a deep postseason run. One of those teams is the Milwaukee Brewers, owners of the second-best record in Major League Baseball through 101 games. Milwaukee […] The post Where the Brewers Need To Improve at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Theo Gillen Breaks Through To Double-A and Is Hungry For More
It was only a matter of time before Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Theo Gillen was going to be promoted to Double-A Montgomery. Gillen, Just Baseball’s No. 19 prospect in baseball, has seemingly exceeded all expectations at just 20 years old. He’s someone who has now found his way onto almost every Top 100 Prospects […] The post Theo Gillen Breaks Through To Double-A and Is Hungry For More appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 Topps Chrome: Too Much of a Good Thing
Where to Buy 2026 Topps Chrome? The best place to buy and rip 2026 Topps Chrome is at your local Lids store. You can find hobby and value boxes at stores around the country. In 50+ Lids stores, you can win a free jersey by ripping your chrome baseball packs in-store. All you have to […] The post 2026 Topps Chrome: Too Much of a Good Thing appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout
It’s Tuesday, July 21, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 52-49, in a three-way tie for the last NL Wild Card spot. Winners in 13 of their last 22, the Bucs have a new cleanup hitter to thank for their recent surge. On May 22, the Pirates called up 22-year-old outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, their […] The post The Numbers Underneath Esmerlyn Valdez’s Breakout appeared first on Just Baseball .
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