Ryan Finkelstein

Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Finkelstein has led editorial for Just Baseball since 2021 and officially became the Editor-in-Chief in 2025. He also hosts Locked On Mets, the No. 1 daily podcast on the New York Mets.

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Top 15 First Basemen for the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

Top 15 First Basemen for the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

Top 10 Remaining Free Agents Ranked By 2026 Salary Predictions

Top 10 Remaining Free Agents Ranked By 2026 Salary Predictions

LEFT: Paul Skenes of the Pirates pitches during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) RIGHT: Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers pitches against the Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Top 60 Starting Pitchers for the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

Top 10 Shortstops for the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

Top 10 Shortstops for the 2026 Fantasy Baseball Season

(Now) Useless Mocks Show Why the Mets Traded for Freddy Peralta

(Now) Useless Mocks Show Why the Mets Traded for Freddy Peralta

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 26: Brett Baty #7 of the New York Mets runs onto the field prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on Friday, September 26, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Lucas Casel/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

What's Next for Brett Baty: Super Utility Role, or New Trade Chip?

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 31: Brandon Lowe #8 of the Tampa Bay Rays gets ready to bat against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 31, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

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Wild Three-Team Trade Sends Brandon Lowe to the Pittsburgh Pirates

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Starting Pitchers On the Open Market

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Starting Pitchers On the Open Market

Playing GM: 5 Moves to Complete the New York Mets Roster for 2026

Playing GM: 5 Moves to Complete the New York Mets Roster for 2026

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Relief Pitchers On the Open Market

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Relief Pitchers On the Open Market

Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings

Five Bold Predictions for the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings

Predicting the Best Player Each NL East Team Will Add for 2026

Predicting the Best Player Each NL East Team Will Add for 2026

Baltimore Orioles Take a Smart Gamble, Sign Ryan Helsley to $28 Million Deal

Baltimore Orioles Take a Smart Gamble, Sign Ryan Helsley to $28 Million Deal

Trading Brandon Nimmo Unlocked Options for David Stearns’ Mets

Trading Brandon Nimmo Unlocked Options for David Stearns' Mets

TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 1: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes the field ahead of their MLB game against the Washington Nationals at Rogers Centre on April 1, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Infielders On the Open Market

Kyle Tucker of the Chicago Cubs bats during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Sloan Park.

2025-26 Free Agent Watch: Top Outfielders On the Open Market

Why the New York Mets Should Trade Kodai Senga for Sonny Gray

Why the New York Mets Should Trade Kodai Senga for Sonny Gray

Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates after retiring the side in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies during his MLB debut at Wrigley Field.

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Free Agent Market Just Changed: Four Players Accept the Qualifying Offer

2025 Season in Review: Team Takeaways and Player Awards

2025 Season in Review: Team Takeaways and Player Awards

MIAMI, FL - MARCH 21: Munetaka Murakami #55 of Team Japan rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the second inning during the 2023 World Baseball Classic Championship game between Team USA and Team Japan at loanDepot Park on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Top International MLB Free Agents in the 2025-2026 Class

TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 24: Jarren Duran #16, Wilyer Abreu #52, and Ceddanne Rafaela #3 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after their team defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Which Outfielder Will the Boston Red Sox Trade This Winter?

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 27: Ranger Suárez #55 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on May 27, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Braves 2-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

All the Best Pitchers Cost Draft Picks in This Year's Free Agent Class

Mets Offseason Checklist: Trade and Free Agent Targets for 2026

Mets Offseason Checklist: Trade and Free Agent Targets for 2026

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 06: Juan Soto #22 of the New York Mets looks on while walking back to the dugout against the New York Yankees at Citi Field on July 06, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Five Takeaways From the New York Mets' 2025 Season