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JustBaseball.com is a multimedia platform that dives into America’s Pastime through a new lens. The site houses in-depth feature articles, a podcast network, expert curated social content, studio shows, short and long form video, and more.
Along with co-founders Aram Leighton and Peter Appel, JustBaseball.com is staffed by 14 sports journalists, plus recurring guests including current and former major league players, current collegiate standouts, and prominent baseball media personalities.
MLB All-Star and 2x World Series Champion Jeff Conine will serve as the major league advisor and will co-host a podcast for Just Baseball. Additionally, former MLB pitcher Steve Rosenberg serves as business advisor. Source
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Search ArticlesPlaying GM: 5 Moves To Complete the Baltimore Orioles Roster for 2026 Original
The Baltimore Orioles told us they were going to sign an impact bat this winter, and they meant it. After whiffing on Kyle Schwarber, president of baseball operations Mike Elias quickly pivoted to Pete Alonso, signing the former Mets first baseman to the second-largest contract of the offseason and the second-largest contract the Orioles have ever awarded. By average annual value, it’s the largest of both. Five years. $155 million. $31 million per year. Though really, the most important number is 264.
Playing GM: 4 Moves to Complete the Toronto Blue Jays Roster for 2026 Original
Continuing our Playing GM series, we take a look at the reigning American League Champion Toronto Blue Jays. Every offseason, Peter Appel, Aram Leighton, and Jack McMullen, the hosts of the Just Baseball Show, conduct a series of episodes pinpointing offseason moves for all 30 teams. We’ve seen the New York Mets and Washington Nationals already; the Baltimore Orioles and Blue Jays were the subject of the second episode. The Orioles got the front half of this episode, the Blue Jays the latter.
Royals Address Outfield Weaknesses, but Is More Help Needed? Original
The Kansas City Royals finished 82-80, just their second winning season since they won the 2015 World Series. Unfortunately, they missed the postseason, a disappointment given they went 86-76 and reached the ALDS in 2024. Even though they won four fewer games in 2025, the Royals were not bereft of talent. Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia both made the All-Star team, and they ended up posting fWAR marks of 8.0 and 5.6, respectively.
Which Giant Benefits Most From the Hiring of Tony Vitello? Original
The San Francisco Giants’ offseason got started as early as any in 2025. Shortly after the conclusion of the season, they let go of manager Bob Melvin and began the search for their next one. While there were a handful of names floated as favorites for the job, they landed on arguably the most unconventional candidate.
What's Next for the Pirates After the Brandon Lowe Deal? Original
Ladies and gentlemen, the Pirates have finally done it: they’ve landed an impact bat. Early on the morning of December 19th, the Pirates were involved in a blockbuster, three-team deal that sent Rays power-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates along with Jake Mangum and Mason Montgomery. Luckily for the Bucs, they only had to surrender right-hander Mike Burrows to the Houston Astros to land this haul.
Trade Reaction: Shane Baz to the Orioles for an Absolute Haul Original
TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 01: Shane Baz #11 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 01, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays in a deal that reflects two organizations operating from very different competitive positions.
Wild Three-Team Trade Sends Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been trying to land a big bat all offseason, and they have finally got their man! While it is not quite as tantalizing as signing Kyle Schwarber, the Pirates have landed a 30-HR bat in Brandon Lowe in a three-team trade. Lowe is the headliner, but this is a monster trade that sees six players change hands between three teams, with the Houston Astros helping the Rays and Pirates facilitate the trade.
The Yankees Need More from Anthony Volpe
“The Next Derek Jeter” has been something the New York Yankees have been searching for since Jeter retired in 2014. It wasn’t Didi Gregorius, and it isn’t going to be Anthony Volpe. The next Jeter is a threshold that is nearly impossible to meet, but finding any semblance of a sure-fire shortstop in New York has proven to be just as hard.
Four Trade Offers the Nationals Would Accept for CJ Abrams
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported on Dec. 8 that the Washington Nationals are receiving interest in shortstop CJ Abrams. While Rosenthal poured water on that fire a week later, writing that the Nationals want another year with the 25-year-old, a lot can change with one phone call. Part of the return for superstar outfielder Juan Soto, Abrams took some time becoming a productive big league hitter. Through his first 195 games in D.C., he slashed .248/.295/.393 with an 86 wRC+ and 2.1 fWAR.
Playing GM: 5 Moves to Complete the Washington Nationals Roster for 2026
Each year on the Just Baseball Show, Peter Appel, Aram Leighton, and Jack McMullen put out a series of videos that has them “Play GM” for every single team in Major League Baseball. This is typically one of the can’t miss offseason series we have around here, and I’m excited to announce that we’re kicking off this year’s iteration with a banger. We’ve already covered the New York Mets and how Peter and our editor-in-chief, Ryan Finkelstein, would go about fixing their team this winter.