The Just Baseball Show

Jack and Ryan Finkelstein break down the latest article on JustBaseball.com, highlighting the direction and assets for the buyers and seller as we approach the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Then, they wrap with a Weekend Preview!   Intro: 0:00 Clear Sellers: 6:23 Mets: 20:51 Hampton Farms: 32:27 Contenders Adding: 36:00 Caught in the Middle: 46:03 Hampton Farms: 53:36 Weekend Preview: 53:53 &n...

Aram and Jack discuss what is shaping up to be a LOADED Home Run Derby field, some tough decisions for players and teams that could impact a light 2027 free agent class and a unique Dodgers organizational logjam in the outfield that could force them to have to get creative. RSVP to our All-Star Event in Philly! Download Pikkit and Use Code JUSTBASEBALL to win $3-100! Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off...

Aram and Peter discuss some major MLB headlines including future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander's announced retirement, Tyler Tolbert tying an MLB record, Zack Wheeler's comments about being snubbed and more before they are are joined by Tyler Jennings who answers questions on Just Baseball's Mock Draft 3.0. Intro: 1:30  Justin Verlander Retirement: 3:20 Tolbert and Royals: 10:38 Ryan O&rsquo...

Peter & Jack discuss the biggest snubs in the All-Star Game. This isn't a list of good players; they are taking All-Stars off for the rightful ones. First, they discuss the Konnor Griffin injury and its impact on the Pirates + Ben Rice agreed to be the second participant, joining Junior Caminero, in the Home Run Derby.  Intro: 0:00 Konnor Griffin: 5:25 Ben Rice: 14:48 NL Snubs: 18:30 AL S...

Aram and Peter recap the eventful Fourth of July Weekend that was in Major League Baseball! Phillies vs Royals: 3:20 Rays vs. Astros: 5:30 Giants vs. Rockies: 15:35 Brewers vs. DBacks: 21:40 Marlins vs. Athletics: 34:15 Mets vs. Braves: 45:08 Pirates vs. Nationals: 50:44 Orioles vs. Reds: 58:35 Twins vs. Yankees: 1:03:35 White Sox Guardians: 1:09:00 Cardinals vs. Cubs: 1:16:50 Tigers vs. Rangers:...

Peter and Jack HAVE to talk about how dominant the Dodgers are, but also that the Cubs are 9-1 in their last 10. What makes both teams so good? Then, they try their best to sort through the American League West to pick a winner between the Mariners, Rangers, and Astros. After that, they preview the weekend and welcome on Will Benton for a recap of his stadium tour where he ranked all 30 MLB stadiu...

Aram and Peter are joined by ESPN's Buster Olney to get his thoughts on Steve Cohen's comments on the Mets, the Yankees struggles and an update on how teams may approach the trade deadline. Afterwards, the guys take a look at some struggling stars and try to assess what's wrong.  Time Stamps:  Mets: 1:00 Yankees: 6:31 Junior Caminero: 12:55 Jacob Misiorowski: 17:48 Trade Deadline: 21:47...

We released our updated power rankings and Ryan Finkelstein is here to break them down. There is a debate, as Peter ranked his personal top 30 teams. After they get through the teams, they discuss the best hitters and pitchers in both the AL & NL in the month of June.  Time Stamps:  30-21: 3:17 20-11: 26:11 10-1: 49:20 Players of the Month: 1:17:15   All the Important Links! Dow...

Jack and Aram break down the Wild Card races as they stand right now in both the American and National League.   NL Wild Card: 0:00 NL Wild Card (cont.): 13:00 NL Wild Card (cont.): 21:00 AL Wild Card: 30:00 AL Wild Card (cont.): 40:00 AL Wild Card (cont.): 48  :00   Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off your first pack on Arena Club! All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Dis...

Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in Major League Baseball!  Reds vs. Pirates: 2:15 Astros vs. Tigers 7:30 Rockies vs. Twins 19:00 Marlins vs. Cardinals 25:40 Angels vs. Athletics 33:25 Nationals vs. Orioles 42:55 Rangers vs. Blue Jays 52:50 Mariners vs. Guardians 1:02:55  Diamondbacks vs. Rays 1:09:30  Phillies vs. Mets 1:18:15 Royals vs. White Sox 1:25:08 Cubs vs....

Aram, Jack and Peter are back for a Mailbag Friday to answer your questions from Discord and socials!  Intro: 0:00 Carlos Mendoza/Mets: 4:08 Under-the-Radar Bullpen Arms: 24:40 Controllable Trade Target: 35:46 Buy Low Fantasy: 49:43 World Cup MLB: 58:14 2020s Time Machine: 1:03:01 Regularly Utilized Stat: 1:09:24 2024 Debut HOF: 1:15:57 Weekend Preview: 1:25:37 Code JUSTBASEBALL for 20% off y...

Jack and Peter welcome back Paul Hembekides, who you can find on ESPN's Baseball Tonight Podcast with Buster Olney. They talk superlatives; players we were wrong about, underrated performers, teams that can't keep getting away with it, and teams we expect to take off in the second half, among others. Then, Jack and Peter discuss the Cubs' landing of David Peterson via a trade with the Mets, and fi...

Aram, Peter and Ryan beck in on the NL East! Can the Phillies catch the Braves? Which surprising performer are you taking: Marlins or Nationals? Are the Mets officially dead? And finally, how should the Twins handle the deadline after recent reports? Intro: 0:30  Cubs Injuries: 2:40 Phillies Catching Braves: 12:10 Marlins vs Nationals: 29:20 Mets Dead: 43:05 Twins Trade Deadline Dilemma: 57:1...

Aram and Jack work through the guys that are making up for rough starts to the 2026 MLB season. Then, a quick prospect check-in before Peter jumps on to celebrate the Oklahoma Sooners' MCWS Title.   Season Turnarounds Pt. 1: 0:00 Season Turnarounds Pt. 2: 13:00 Season Turnarounds Pt. 3: 21:00 Prospect Update: 30:00 Prospects (cont.)/Astros Buying: 40:00 CWS Final Recap: 48:00   Code JUST...

Jack and Peter recap the weekend that was in Major League Baseball from June 19 to 21, 2026.   Intro: 0:00 SF-MIA: 6:15 TOR-CHC: 15:02 MIN-ARI: 21:48 LAA-ATH: 28:52 BAL-LAD: 40:05 Hampton Farms: 45:24 CIN-NYY: 49:44 MIL-ATL: 55:09 WAS-TB: 58:42 CWS-DET: 1:02:56 STL-KC: 1:10:05 Hampton Farms: 1:14:42 CLE-HOU: 1:17:17 SD-TEX: 1:22:34 PIT-COL: 1:25:22 BOS-SEA: 1:30:08 NYM-PHI: 1:36:09   Dow...

All three of Aram, Jack and Peter get together to discuss the proposed changes to Major League Baseball's amateur signing/drafting system. Then, they break down some of the hottest performers in the bigs.   Intro: 0:00 MLB Draft Proposal: 5:53 International Draft Proposal: 20:35 Bryce Eldridge: 32:07 Colson Montgomery: 37:55 Mike Trout: 44:38 Joey Bart: 48:09 Byron Buxton: 50:52 Weekend Previ...

Jack and Peter dive into Cespedes Family BBQ's Dream Home Run Derby field and enhance on the heels of the new rule changes to the format. Then, they bounce around MLB headlines before bringing on Mark Garland to preview the MCWS Final between Oklahoma and North Carolina.   Intro: 0:00 HR Derby Rule Change: 8:52 Dream Derby Bracket: 14:07 Andrew Painter: 23:33 Jackson Chourio: 32:11 MLB Draft...

Aram, Peter and Fink react to Jeff Passan's Trade Deadline article for ESPN which details the highest probability trade candidates down to the lowest and who the best fits are.  Intro: 0:40  Aroldis Chapman: 3:40 Freddy Peralta: 11:16 Luis Arraez: 19:15 Tarik Skubal: 24:32 Ryan Jeffers: 34:10 Gleyber Torres: 40:25 Coin Flip Trades: 46:00 Longshot Trades: 57:00 All the Important Links! Jo...

Aram and Jack check in on the first release of All Star voting figures, highlighting the MANY issues they have with the early results before breaking down what is clicking for PCA and Dustin May. The guys wrap things up by previewing some of the most exciting games of the week, with some headliner matchups.  Best of Monday: 1:00 Best of Monday (cont.): 11:00 NL All-Star Ballot: 19:00 All-Star...

Aram and Peter recap the exciting weekend that was in Major League Baseball!  Marlins vs. Pirates:  5:45 Dodgers vs. White Sox:  15:05 Rockies vs. Athletics: 22:00 Rays vs. Angels:  29:38 Braves vs. Mets:  34:40 Mariners vs. Nationals: 41:05 Padres vs. Orioles: 49:17 Yankees vs. Blue Jays 55:20 Tigers vs. Guardians: 1:04:25 Dbacks vs. Reds: 1:07:25 Cardinals vs. Twins: 1:1...

Aram and Peter buy or sell Fangraphs projections for the rest of the season before a Minor League report and the weekend preview!  Intro: 0:00  AL East Winner: 2:03 Orioles or White Sox: 8:47 Rangers Playoffs: 14:40 NL Central Battle: 21:58 Miss Playoffs: 33:41 World Series Winner: 41:58 MiLB Report: 48:19 Weekend Preview: 1:01:06 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Disc...

Peter & Aram run you through the biggest headlines in MLB. From the White Sox's surge to first place to the collapse of the Chicago Cubs. Plus, a REAL conversation about the Cardinals, Acuna's health, and Tarik Skubal returning on Saturday. They end with the Luis Lara extension from the Milwaukee Brewers and a question: Does Milwaukee have the best farm system of the last decade? Time Stamps:&...

Peter is joined by Will Mossa and Mark Garland of the College Baseball Show to preview the College World Series, beginning on Friday, June 12th. Before they get to the predictions, they break down their regular-season awards and best moments. Then they go game by game with their winners, and finally, their pick to win it all.  Intro: 0:00  Player of the Year: 6:43 Pitcher of the Year: 13...

Aram and Jack whip around the headlines in Major League Baseball, starting off with the chaotic 15-14 Brewers win over the A's in Las Vegas on Monday night.   Las Vegas Launchpad: 0:00 Tarik Skubal Rehab: 13:00 Jung Hoo Lee: 21:00 Josh Jung/TEX Turnaround: 30:00 Brandon Marsh/PHI Turnaround: 40:00 NL Central Update: 48:00   All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Jus...

Jack and Peter walk you through the weekend that was in Major League Baseball!   Intro: 0:00 TB-MIA: 6:20 CLE-TEX: 12:45 MIL-COL: 16:22 LAA-LAD: 23:46 SEA-DET: 32:34 KC-MIN: 39:21 CWS-PHI: 44:36 NYM-SD: 51:47 CIN-STL: 58:56 BAL-TOR: 1:02:49 WAS-ARI: 1:08:14 ATH-HOU: 1:13:02 PIT-ATL: 1:19:27 BOS-NYY: 1:22:11 CHC-SF: 1:26:26   All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Ju...