Leo Morgenstern

Leo Morgenstern is an editor for Just Baseball and a writer for FanGraphs and MLB Trade Rumors. His work has also appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Pitcher List, and SB Nation. You can find him on Bluesky @leomorgenstern.com or send him an email at lmorgenstern@justbaseball.com.

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Raisel Iglesias of the Atlanta Braves delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park.

Which Team in the NL East Has the Best Closer for 2025?

Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres celebrates after hitting a two-RBI triple against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Will Jackson Merrill Earn the Padres a Bonus Draft Pick?

Stephen Kolek of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning at Petco Park.

Pitch Model Breakout Candidates To Watch in 2025

Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers applaud fans prior to the exhibition game between Los Angeles Dodgers and Kiwoom Heroes at Gocheok Sky Dome.

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The 2025 MLB Tokyo Series: Everything You Need To Know

Freddie Freeman of Team Canada his greeted by teammate Tyler O'Neill after scoring a run in the first inning during Game 3 of Pool C between Team Great Britain and Team Canada at Chase Field.

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The Field Is Set for the 2026 World Baseball Classic

Carson Williams #80 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds third base to score during the third inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium.

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New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes throws during a spring training workout.

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The Phillies Are Going To Chase – And That’s Just Fine

The Phillies Are Going To Chase – And That’s Just Fine

Manager Rob Thomson of the Philadelphia Phillies is pictured in a press conference before the 2024 London Series game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at London Stadium.

What Can We Learn From the Phillies' ZiPS Projections for 2025?

Miguel Cabrera of Venezuela gets a hit against Spain during the first round of the World Baseball Classic at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 10, 2013.

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World Baseball Classic Qualifiers: Everything You Need To Know

Cooper Bowman of the Oakland Athletics fields during a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.

Which Rule 5 Picks Have the Best Chance To Stick on Their New Team’s Roster? Part 3

Danny Coulombe of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

Signing Danny Coulombe Could Pay Off Big for Twins

Evan Reifert of the Tampa Bay Rays throws a pitch during the fourth inning of a spring training Spring Breakout game against the Minnesota Twins.

Which Rule 5 Picks Have the Best Chance To Stick on Their New Team’s Roster? Part 2

J.P. Crawford of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his walk-off double against the Texas Rangers to win 3-2 at T-Mobile Park.

Can J.P. Crawford Rediscover His Best Self for the Mariners?

Rule 5 draft top pick Shane Smith, then of the Surprise Saguaros, poses for a photo during the Surprise Saguaros Photo Day at Scottsdale Stadium.

Which Rule 5 Picks Have the Best Chance To Stick on Their New Team’s Roster? Part 1

Xander Bogaerts of the San Diego Padres looks on between innings against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum.

The Padres Need Xander Bogaerts To Bounce Back to All-Star Form

Free agent reliever David Robertson (then of the Texas Rangers) and Jonah Heim the third out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.

The Top 10 Remaining Free Agent Relievers

Yasmani Grandal of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park.

Is There a Team That Makes Sense for Yasmani Grandal?

Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets looks on prior to a spring training game between the Miami Marlins and the New York Mets at Roger Dean Stadium.

Will Francisco Alvarez Become the Slugger the Mets Dreamed Of?

Toronto Blue Jays Infield Will Wagner bats during the MLB baseball regular season game between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays.

Can Will Wagner Break Out for the Blue Jays?

Ichiro Suzuki is acknowledged before the game during Opening Day between the Seattle Mariners and the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park.

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Three New Inductees Join Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Roki Sasaki of Team Japan walks back to the locker room after their Game 6 of Pool B win over Team Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome.

Losing Sasaki Sweepstakes Is a Gut Punch for Blue Jays and Padres

Patrick Corbin of the Washington Nationals pitches to the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Nationals Park.

Patrick Corbin and the Marlins Are a Perfect Match

Donovan Solano of the San Diego Padres points skyward after hitting a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Petco Park.

Donovan Solano Was a Sneakily Good Pickup for the Mariners

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