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The Just Baseball Show

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The Flagship Podcast for Justbaseball.com. Peter Appel, Jack McMullen, and Aram Leighton cover baseball in its entirety. The trio will be meeting five days a week, Monday through Friday, to discuss MLB, MiLB, College Baseball, Gambling, Fantasy Baseball, the emerging trading card market, and much more!

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612 | Xavier Scruggs on the Big Winners of the Offseason, and Top 5 Utility Players for 2024

Peter and Jack get a couple of transaction thoughts out of the way before Xavier Scruggs joins them to chat offseason. Then, they wrap with the top five utility players in MLB for the 2024 season. Intro: 0:00 Jorge Polanco: 5:18 Justin Turner: 14:27 Xavier Scruggs Interview: 20:33 Top-5 Utility: 53:18 Follow X on X Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterap...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 10 min

611 | Colt Keith, Joc Pederson and Hector Neris Got Paid

Jack and Aram open the week by hitting on the signings of the weekend, including a maximum nine-year, $82 million deal for Tigers top prospect Colt Keith. Intro: 0:00 Colt Keith: 6:56 Joc Pederson: 26:40 Hector Neris: 39:40 Adam Ottavino: 45:31 Dylan Cease: 50:40 Trey Cabbage: 56:07 Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @araml...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 2 min

610 | Hall of Fame Reaction, and a Friday Mailbag!

Peter, Aram and Jack wrap up the week by paying tribute to Adrian Beltre, Todd Helton and Joe Mauer and answering listeners' questions. 2024 HOF Reaction: 0:00-28:36 Big Breakouts: 28:36-36:38 Favorite JB Content: 36:38-44:53 Sneaky Prospects: 44:53-54:41 Top 3 Broadcast Booths: 54:41-1:00:36 Free Agent Predictions: 1:00:36-1:12:51 Top 5 Ballparks: 1:12:51-1:19:12 Prospects That'll Help Winners: 1:19:12 - 1:26:12 Best Value Free Agent: 1:26:12-1:30:07 Worst Value Free Agent: 1:30:07-1:34:40 Arol...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 42 min

609 | Reacting to Notable ZiPS Projections, Pt. 2 - American League

Jack and Peter walk through the American League in Dan Szymborski's 2024 ZiPS projections. Intro/Aroldis Chapman: 0:00-16:04 AL East: 16:04-45:51 AL Central: 45:51-1:13:17 AL West: 1:13:17-1:37:59 Atlanta Braves ZiPS Projections Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://ww...

Jan 24, 20241 hr 38 min

608 | Reacting to Notable ZiPS Projections in the National League

Aram and Jack open the week by reacting to notable figures in Dan Szymborski's ZiPS projection model. Intro/Effort in MLB: 0:00-10:12 NL East: 10:12-33:21 NL Central: 33:21-58:47 NL West: 58:47-1:13:33 Follow Our Video Mastermind Ben Bilotti on Twitter! Atlanta Braves ZiPS Projections Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @ara...

Jan 22, 20241 hr 14 min

607 | Hader in Houston? Rodriguez in Toronto, and Playing GM with the White Sox, Cubs, and Braves

Jack and Aram wrap up the week with a mammoth episode: Intro: 0:00-7:50 Josh Hader: 7:50-16:14 Yariel Rodriguez: 16:14-23:51 The IFA All-Name Team: 23:51-30:40 White Sox: 30:40-51:49 Cubs: 51:49-1:14:54 Braves: 1:14:54-1:24:19 Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www....

Jan 19, 20241 hr 24 min

606 | Playing GM For the D-Backs and Red Sox

Aram and Peter play GM for the Arizona Diamondbacks (0:00) and Boston Red Sox (38:00). How much more do the D-backs need to do? Are the Red Sox going to spend at all? If not, how can they reasonably improve? Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Suppor...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 12 min

605 | Walker Buehler, Jordan Hicks, Marcus Stroman, and Playing GM with the Baltimore Orioles

Peter and Jack open the week with a conversation with Walker Buehler and making marginal improvements to one of the best teams in all of baseball. Intro: 0:00-4:15 Marcus Stroman/Yankees: 4:15-11:29 Jordan Hicks: 11:29-19:01 Walker Buehler: 19:01-50:15 Orioles: 50:15-1:21:44 Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 22 min

604 | Cubs Start Dealing, Imanaga Contract, and Playing GM with the Guardians and Reds

Peter and Jack tie a bow on the week during the Just Baseball Show. Intro: 0:00-10:37 CHC/LAD Trade: 10:37-22:20 Imanaga Contract Details: 22:20-29:48 Guardians: 29:48-55:59 Reds: 55:59-1:20:17 Cubs Top Prospects Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com S...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 20 min

603 | Playing GM For The Astros, Tigers and Rockies

Aram and Peter discuss Shota Imanaga before they put their GM hat on for the Astros, Tigers and Rockies. With the Astros right up to their usual self-imposed spending ceiling, what moves could they make if any at all? Does it make sense to move Bregman or Framber? (15:30) Why the Tigers can surprise a lot of people next year and what moves make sense both for now and the future? (40:00) The Rockies are always in their own world, but the guys try to live in it for a moment. Gallo at 5,000 feet?! ...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 25 min

602 | Teoscar Hernandez is a Dodger, Robbie Ray's a Giant, and Playing GM with the Milwaukee Brewers

Aram and Jack kickstart the week by discussing the new super team in baseball adding one more hero in a corner outfield spot. Then, they dive into the Robbie Ray trade, the Rays swapping Luke Raley for Jose Caballero, and then put on their Matt Arnold hat for the Milwaukee Brewers. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramle...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 9 min

601 | Sale's Extension, Bader's A Met, and Playing GM with the Angels, Dodgers, and Royals

Peter and Jack break down Chris Sale's two-year contract extension with the Braves ( 5:33 ), Dylan Cease's value ( 11:19 ), and Harrison Bader's one-year deal with the Mets ( 22:00 ) before playing GM with the Angels ( 28:10 ), turning the Dodgers into even more of a juggernaut ( 47:55 ), and enhancing the Royals ever so slightly ( 1:04:49 ). Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 15 min

600 | Walker Buehler on Yamamoto and Glasnow, and New Year's Resolutions for All 30 Teams

Peter and Aram say a big thank you to the listeners of the JB Show before walking through each team's hypothetical New Year's resolutions ( 8:44 ). Then, Walker Buehler joins Aram and Jack to talk for the first time since his Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow ( 54:35 ). They also hit on him being back in LA, the Chris Sale trade, and the rental market for pitchers. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM ...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 43 min

599 | What are the Red Sox Doing? Other MLB Headlines, Playing GM with the Miami Marlins

Jack and Aram kick off the New Year by discussing the Red Sox shedding payroll in the Chris Sale/Vaughn Grissom trade and signing Lucas Giolito before flying through other headlines, including Frankie Montas signing with the Reds, the Blue Jays being in on several notable free agents, and the latest in the Wander Franco situation. Then, they put their Peter Bendix caps on for the Miami Marlins GM episode ( 58:30 ). Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when...

Jan 02, 20241 hr 27 min

598 | Playing GM with the Yankees and Twins, Josh Hader Update

Jack and Peter discuss the report that Josh Hader is seeking more in free agency than what Edwin Diaz signed for last year. Then, they cut some cost for the Minnesota Twins and make the Yankees a juggernaut. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Suppor...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 13 min

597 | MLB Headlines and Playing GM with the A's and Mets

Jack and Aram reconvene post-Christmas to discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and other notable recent free agent signings. Then, they put their GM caps on for the Oakland A's and New York Mets. Aram's Yamamoto A rsenal Breakdown Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleight...

Dec 27, 20231 hr 7 min

596 | Playing GM with the Padres, Pirates, and Phillies

The three hosts recorded before Yoshinobu Yamamoto agreed on a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but that is top of the itinerary after Christmas. On this episode, they break down the new rules before putting their GM caps on for the Padres, Pirates, and Phillies. Aram's Yamamoto A rsenal Breakdown Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @p...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 19 min

595 | Yamamoto Update, Playing GM for Giants and Rays

Aram and Peter discuss the latest in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto sweepstakes and give their predictions (0:00) before playing GM for the Giants (23:00) and Rays (48:30) Aram's Yamamoto thread Our Yamamoto video breakdown Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.co...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 19 min

594 | Does Tyler Glasnow Make the Dodgers a Super Team? Plus, Playing GM with the Rangers and Mariners

Aram and Jack start with the Dodgers and Rays coming to a deal for right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the ensuing extension ( 7:01 ) before praising the Royals for going for it and the Diamondbacks for bringing back Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ( 21:54 ). Then, they "play GM" with both the Texas Rangers ( 35:58 ) and Seattle Mariners ( 53:51 ). Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal T...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 10 min

593 | Playing GM with the Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Nationals

Peter, Jack, and Aram recorded before the Tyler Glasnow trade became official, so they hit on Tyler Mahle off the top before putting their GM caps on for the Washington Nationals ( 15:50 ), Toronto Blue Jays ( 35:24 ), and St. Louis Cardinals ( 55:00 ). Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 14 min

592 | Shohei Contract Details, Jung Hoo-Lee To Giants, Royals Are Adding?!

Aram and Peter discuss the unprecedented (in several ways) Shohei Ohtani contract, break down everything you need to know about Korean Star and new Giants centerfielder Jung Hoo-Lee, and talk about the Royals surprising signings. Read Aram's Jung Hoo-Lee piece here . Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Spo...

Dec 13, 202356 min

591 | Shohei Ohtani Is A Dodger, And Walker Buehler's Here To Talk About It

Jack and Peter pick their jaws up off the floor for the first five minutes before kicking it over to Walker Buehler to share his thoughts on his LA Dodgers signing Shohei Ohtani to a 10 year, $700 million deal ( 7:10 ). Then, Peter and Jack are back to wrap up the season that was in the AL East ( 33:00 ). Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @j...

Dec 11, 20231 hr 3 min

590 | Juan Soto, Jeimer Candelario, Eduardo Rodriguez, and The AL Central

Peter and Jack wrap up the week by breaking down the Juan Soto to New York deal, the Jeimer Candelario and Eduardo Rodriguez signings, and the season that was in the American League Central. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Support this podcast at...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 11 min

589 | MLB Free Agent and Trade Predictions

All three hosts get together for a prediction extravaganza! They guess destination and contracts for notable free agents, and wrap with possible trade destinations for reportedly available stars. Players Discussed: FA's: Shohei Ohtani Yoshinobu Yamamoto Cody Bellinger Matt Chapman Jung Hoo Lee Blake Snell Jordan Montgomery Marcus Stroman Shota Imanaga Josh Hader Trade: Juan Soto Dylan Cease Corbin Burnes Tyler Glasnow Randy Arozarena Isaac Paredes Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball M...

Dec 07, 20231 hr 17 min

588 | A Quiet Winter Meetings, and AL West Season in Review

Jack and Aram search for talking points on the Winter Meetings, and settle on Christopher Morel? Then, they actually break down the Mariners/Braves deal from Monday involving Jarred Kelenic. They wrap by looking at the season that was in the American League West. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsor...

Dec 06, 202350 min

587 | Walker Buehler is BACK to Talk Free Agency, Shohei Ohtani, and Conference Realignment?

Jack and Aram kick off the week with the Soto Sweepstakes before Walker makes his offseason debut on the show to address free agency to this point ( 11:03 ). This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JUSTBASEBALL and get on your way to being your best self. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @ja...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 8 min

586 | Jackson Chourio Got How Much?? Plus, NL West Season in Review

Peter and Jack start with Jackson Chourio's reported eight year, $80 million extension with the Milwaukee Brewers before highlighting the Reds' active pitching spree and Luis Severino's one year, $13 million deal with the Mets. Then, they revisit their win total picks in the NL West. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aram...

Dec 01, 202350 min

585 | It's Always Sonny in STL, and NL Central Season in Review

Jack and Peter break down the three-year, $75 million deal between the Cardinals and right-hander Sonny Gray before assessing the 2023 season through the lens of the National League Central. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Support this podcast at...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 1 min

584 | NL East Season in Review, Kenta Maeda to Detroit, Eugenio Suarez to Arizona

Aram and Jack are back to talk the Diamondbacks/Mariners trade from last Wednesday and Sunday's Kenta Maeda news. Then, they assess the seasons of each NL East team in relation to their preseason win total. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Support...

Nov 27, 20231 hr 11 min

583 | The Breakout Hitters of 2023

Aram and Peter talk about the Cardinals signing of Kyle Gibson and the Padres hiring Mike Schildt before breaking into their favorite breakout hitters of the 2023 season. Check out our LinkTree! Get Your Just Baseball Merch Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM Check out our website: https://www.justbaseball.com/ Personal Twitters: @peterappel23 , @jack_mcmullen11 , @aramleighton8 Our Sponsors: * Check out T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 9 min
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