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Michael King's Surge Proves the Juan Soto Trade Is a Win-Win
Oct 2, 2024 — Michael King dazzled on the mound on Tuesday night, making the Padres look more like a winner in the Juan Soto deal in the process. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Michael King #34 of the San Diego Padres speaks to the media during his press availability before the San Deigo Padres workout at …
2024 Magic Number Tracker: Counting Down to the MLB Playoffs
Sep 30, 2024 — If things had gone as scheduled, the Major League Baseball regular season would have ended on Sunday, as all most teams played their final games at the same time to wrap up the 2024 slate. Going into the day, three teams were vying for two spots in the NL Wild Card race, the Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets, and the Atlanta Braves.
Dylan Cease Is the Ace Up the Padres’ Sleeve for the NLDS
Oct 4, 2024 — Game 1 of the NLDS between the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers could be a terrific pitchers’ duel. The Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-2, 3.00 ERA) will take the mound against the Padres’ Dylan Cease (14-11, 3.47 ERA). Both pitchers have been excellent this year. But it’s not supposed to be like this. With a Game 1 pitching matchup this strong, you wouldn’t know the Padres ...
Five Things the Giants Must Do to Get Back to Contention
Oct 24, 2024 — That’s a significant improvement over the 6.31 ERA in his eight first-half starts. Bringing him back is the top option. That doesn’t mean there aren’t other players out there for the Giants to look at, though. Top right-handers include Michael Wacha, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes, Nathan Eovaldi and Luis Severino.
Who Should Win the AL Silver Sluggers? | Just Baseball
Oct 4, 2024 — Soto won four straight NL Silver Sluggers, and I think he’ll win his first AL Silver Slugger before the year is over. Soto socked 41 home runs, scored 128 runs, and tallied 109 RBIs with 129 walks. He was only intentionally walked once. But that’s ultimately because this year’s likely MVP, Aaron Judge, protected him.
Yankees Notes: Clubhouse Reaction to Stanton's Home Run
Oct 10, 2024 — Over his last 325 regular-season games, Stanton is slashing just .213/.291/.454 with 404 strikeouts in 1,186 at-bats. However, when it’s the postseason, the 34-year-old slugger seems to shine. He’s now driven in 26 runs in his last 24 postseason games (since Game 2 of the 2019 ALDS), tying him for eighth among all MLB players.
The Top 10 Starting Pitchers In 2024 - Just Baseball
Sep 24, 2024 — Back in March, the Just Baseball editorial staff hopped on a call and, after much debate, we settled on a list of the top 20 starting pitchers in MLB for the 2024 season.. It’s funny how much can change over (almost) 162 games.
Three Blue Jays Deadline Adds Best Situated to Help 2025 Roster
Oct 19, 2024 — After a disappointing first half to the 2024 campaign, the Toronto Blue Jays traded away seven players from the roster – most of whom were on expiring contracts or one-year deals. In return, the Jays added some depth to the farm system outside of Ryan Yarbrough, getting mostly position players in return with a few pitches mixed in between.
Who Should Win the National League Silver Slugger Awards?
Oct 12, 2024 — Just Baseball takes a look at the probable winners of the National League Silver Slugger Awards for the 2024 season. MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 19: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run in the seventh inning to become the first player in Major League Baseball history to reach 50 Home Runs and 50 Stolen bases in a ...