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Cincinnati Reds Mid-Season Prospect Report
The Cincinnati Reds are not having the season fans had hoped for. After an electric start in April, going 17-9, they have since stumbled. Are they technically still alive in the Wild Card race? Maybe if you squint. Do I expect them to be buyers at the deadline? No. So, we will shift our focus […] The post Cincinnati Reds Mid-Season Prospect Report appeared first on Just Baseball .
Analyzing Craig Breslow as if He Were a Developing Young Player
To call Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow unpopular in his market would be underselling it. He’s more than earned that with his up-and-down tenure to date. Through two and a half seasons under Breslow, the Red Sox are 211-202. They made the playoffs in 2025, but lost to the New York Yankees […] The post Analyzing Craig Breslow as if He Were a Developing Young Player appeared first on Just Baseball .
Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado
Just two months after Paul DePodesta took over as the new president of baseball operations, the Colorado Rockies acquired two key pieces who have since become pillars of the lineup: Jake McCarthy and TJ Rumfield. McCarthy was first to join Colorado’s organization via trade on January 10. It was a one-for-one trade that sent McCarthy […] The post Jake McCarthy Is Having a Career Resurgence in Colorado appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cade Smith Deserves More Praise
The Cleveland Guardians have developed one of baseball’s best reputations for identifying and developing high-end power relievers. So when perennial All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on leave midway through the 2025 season, the expectation outside the organization was that replacing one of baseball’s premier closers would be nearly impossible. As it turns out, the answer […] The post Cade Smith Deserves More Praise appeared first on Just Baseball .
Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base
The 2026 Washington Nationals have soared to heights they haven’t experienced in years, largely thanks to their incredible offense. While All-Stars like CJ Abrams and James Wood might steal the show at first glance, an offense doesn’t end up leading the league in runs scored and sitting amongst the top five in home runs, OPS […] The post Luis García Jr. Has Found His Power at First Base appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy?
For the first time in several years, the Athletics had raised expectations heading into the new season. After starting a rebuild a few years back, the A’s have developed a young offensive core that made some noise last season and grabbed the attention of even the most casual baseball fan. When projecting ahead for the […] The post How Will Injuries Impact the Athletics’ Trade Deadline Strategy? appeared first on Just Baseball .
San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects
One of the more improved farm systems in baseball over the last couple of seasons, the Giants have accumulated plenty of high-upside talent through international free agency in particular, with the majority of the talent at the lower levels. A quartet of top 100 prospect bats lead the way, but there are some emergent arms […] The post San Francisco Giants Top 15 Prospects appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chicago Bandits’ Offensive Depth Powers Seven-Game Win Streak
The Chicago Bandits are red hot and showing no signs of slowing down. Rising to the top with a seven-game win streak, the Bandits are pushing their way into first place and gunning for a spot in the postseason. The Bandits have swept their last three series over the Spark, Cascade, and Volts. This seven-game […] The post Chicago Bandits’ Offensive Depth Powers Seven-Game Win Streak appeared first on Just Baseball .
Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 MLB All-Star Week Events
The voting is over. The rosters have been revealed. The biggest and brightest stars in Major League Baseball are getting ready to show what they’ve got in the 2026 All-Star Game. The Midsummer Classic isn’t just the nominal halfway point of the MLB season. It’s the final event in a whirlwind period of exciting baseball […] The post Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 MLB All-Star Week Events appeared first on Just Baseball .
Takeaways From the White Sox Winning 10 Straight Home Series
The Chicago White Sox have spent the past two seasons searching for real signs of progress. Winning 10 straight home series is the clearest indication yet that something has changed. Rate Field has turned into one of the toughest places to play in baseball this season. Even after dropping the finale against Kansas City, the […] The post Takeaways From the White Sox Winning 10 Straight Home Series appeared first on Just Baseball .
‘Doing It Faster Than Anybody Else’: The Impressive Ascent of Ralphy Velazquez
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It had already been a busy morning for Ralphy Velazquez. A few social media video hits, signing autographs for a local little league team, and wrapping up with a guest appearance on MLB Network. National attention isn’t new to the Huntington Beach, California, native. In fact, you have to go back to […] The post ‘Doing It Faster Than Anybody Else’: The Impressive Ascent of Ralphy Velazquez appeared first on Just Baseball .
It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati
“We’re trying to eliminate peaks and valleys,” were the words of Nick Krall, Cincinnati Reds president of baseball operations, when describing the Reds and their path forward back in 2022. A time in which the Reds were once again going through a rebuild, although the start and end date continues to become more blurry. Krall […] The post It’s Time for a Front Office Change in Cincinnati appeared first on Just Baseball .
5 Left-Handed Starters That’d Be Perfect Fits on the Blue Jays
It hasn’t been the season the Toronto Blue Jays envisioned. Just one year removed from winning the American League pennant and reaching the World Series, they sit six games below .500 coming out of Fourth of July weekend. Still, all hope is not lost. In a wide-open American League, no team is truly out of […] The post 5 Left-Handed Starters That’d Be Perfect Fits on the Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case
On the surface, a designated hitter with a 24.2 career fWAR does not look to be a player headed to Cooperstown, but Kyle Schwarber has created an intriguing Hall of Fame bid. The early stage of Schwarber’s career was respectable. He was a very good hitter early on in his career with the Cubs, but […] The post Kyle Schwarber Is Authoring an Interesting Cooperstown Case appeared first on Just Baseball .
Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip
If you look up the definition of “punching bag” on the Merriam Webster website, you will find a description that says, “One who is routinely abused or defeated by another.” Next to that is a picture of the Colorado Rockies logo. Okay, maybe that second part isn’t true. Perhaps it should be, though, because the […] The post Hunter Goodman Is MLB’s Best Under-the-Radar Trade Chip appeared first on Just Baseball .
Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time
On May 23, Caleb Durbin was the worst hitter in Major League Baseball. He had a wRC+ of 34, which was on pace to be the lowest mark for a qualified hitter since Matt Wallbeck in the strike-shortened 1994 season. In a full season, the last hitter with a lower wRC+ was Billy Hunter on […] The post Caleb Durbin’s Hot June Shows He Just Needed Time appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Week
We are less than a week away from the MLB Draft in Philadelphia, and we would be remiss not to post an updated mock draft for the masses. Tyler, Peyton, Conor, Jay, and Adrian got together and hashed out the latest projection as we prepare to close the book on this cycle. With all the […] The post Mock Draft 3.0: The Final Week appeared first on Just Baseball .
A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles
The first two seasons of Paul Skenes’ career with the Pittsburgh Pirates were nothing shy of historic, as he made waves in nearly every way possible. Having a legitimate argument for the best start to a pitching career in MLB history, Skenes started two consecutive All-Star Games, won the NL Rookie of the Year Award, […] The post A Comprehensive Dive Into Paul Skenes’ Recent Struggles appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Little-Known D-backs Prospect Nearing His MLB Debut
Time and time again, we baseball/prospect enthusiasts are gifted a brand new gem that has yet to be uncovered. A lot of times, it is not until they have made their MLB debut, or right before their call-up, that we hear their names for the first time. The latter happens to be the case here […] The post The Little-Known D-backs Prospect Nearing His MLB Debut appeared first on Just Baseball .
Héctor Rodríguez Has Little Left to Prove in Triple-A
As the calendar flips over to July and the summer sun continues to beat across each major league stadium, the Cincinnati Reds aren’t quite able to enjoy the bright months ahead. Their struggles have mounted in the past weeks, and if things don’t change soon, it looks like the curtain may be drawn on their […] The post Héctor Rodríguez Has Little Left to Prove in Triple-A appeared first on Just Baseball .
Which Team Has Been the Biggest Disappointment Halfway Through 2026?
With the season past its halfway point, we’re starting to see each team’s true identity. There have been plenty of surprises thus far: the Chicago White Sox leading the AL Central, the Miami Marlins rattling off 20 wins in June, and the Tampa Bay Rays finding a way to lead the AL East. But with […] The post Which Team Has Been the Biggest Disappointment Halfway Through 2026? appeared first on Just Baseball .
New York Yankees Minor League Report: July Check-In
As the baseball season moves into summer and many fans of the New York Yankees try to look away from the club’s annual “June Swoon,” it’s a good time to see how the organization’s prospects have been performing. It’s a good point in the season to get a better feel for how players’ 2026 season […] The post New York Yankees Minor League Report: July Check-In appeared first on Just Baseball .
Troy Melton Is Breaking Out for the Detroit Tigers
The 2024 and 2025 seasons ended in a similar fashion for the Detroit Tigers. A playoff loss with a depleted and injured rotation. In 2024, “pitching chaos,” a term sexier than bullpen games but effectively the same, was the solution. The 2025 season still had some pitching chaos mixed in with expired veterans such as […] The post Troy Melton Is Breaking Out for the Detroit Tigers appeared first on Just Baseball .
Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes?
Before the 2026 season began, who would have thought that Wade Meckler would be getting consistent playing time while accumulating plenty of All-Star votes? Probably not very many. Since debuting with the club on May 22, Meckler has become an instant fan favorite and fun story to follow amidst another poor Los Angeles Angels season. […] The post Why Did Angels’ Wade Meckler Get So Many All-Star Votes? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience
The year is 2023 in St. Louis. After a major culture shock, the St. Louis Cardinals are turning to hit-first prospect Alec Burleson, but it isn’t clear if he even has a position. Burleson, dubbed ‘Burly’ for short, is an East Carolina University product. In his opening act for St. Louis in 2022, he was […] The post Alec Burleson Is Rewarding the Cardinals for Their Patience appeared first on Just Baseball .
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