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.

Latest author articles

Dodgers

How J.D. Martinez Changes the New York Mets Plans for 2024

New York Mets 2024 Season Preview

New York Mets 2024 Season Preview

Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres looks o during the sixth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at PETCO Park.

News

San Francisco Giants Land Blake Snell on 2-year, $62 Million Deal

Top Bounce Back Candidates From All 30 MLB Teams

Top Bounce Back Candidates From All 30 MLB Teams

Gerrit Cole to Avoid Tommy John Surgery, Expects to Pitch in 2024

News

Gerrit Cole to Avoid Tommy John Surgery, Expects to Pitch in 2024

Dylan Cease Trade Buzz is Picking Up Ahead of Opening Day

News

Dylan Cease Trade Buzz is Picking Up Ahead of Opening Day

Top Breakout Candidates From All 30 MLB Teams

List

Top Breakout Candidates From All 30 MLB Teams

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - MARCH 06: Noelvi Marte #16 of the Cincinnati Reds signals to teammates between batters in the second inning during a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Goodyear Ballpark on March 06, 2024 in Goodyear, Arizona. (Photo by Aaron Doster/Getty Images)

What Does Noelvi Marte's Suspension Mean for the Reds?

Best MLB Free Agents Still Left Unsigned Before Opening Day

Best MLB Free Agents Still Left Unsigned Before Opening Day

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his solo home run with the trident prop during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers.

Top 10 Stars Under 25 to Start Your MLB Franchise With (Pre-2024)

MLB Injury Report: Lucas Giolito Has Partially Torn UCL, Verlander to the IL

News

MLB Injury Report: Lucas Giolito Has Partially Torn UCL, Verlander to the IL

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves and Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies speak during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Who Are the Best Players and Pitchers in Each MLB Division?

Brandon Nimmo of the New York Mets up to bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.

Can the Mets' Outfield Be Among the Best in Baseball Again?

The Chicago Cubs Won Their Staring Contest for Cody Bellinger

The Chicago Cubs Won Their Staring Contest for Cody Bellinger

San Francisco Giants Sign Jorge Soler to a Three-year Deal

News

San Francisco Giants Sign Jorge Soler to a Three-year Deal

Bobby Witt Jr. Signed as Royals’ Long-term Face of the Franchise

Bobby Witt Jr. Signed as Royals' Long-term Face of the Franchise

Baltimore Orioles Land Corbin Burnes in Blockbuster Trade

News

Baltimore Orioles Land Corbin Burnes in Blockbuster Trade

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves and Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies speak during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park.

The Top 10 Best Players in the NL East for the 2024 Season

Active MLB Pitchers on a Hall of Fame Track to Cooperstown

Active MLB Pitchers on a Hall of Fame Track to Cooperstown

Rhys Hoskins Signs Two-year, $34M Deal with Milwaukee Brewers

News

Rhys Hoskins Signs Two-year, $34M Deal with Milwaukee Brewers

Would the Mets Be a Contender in 2024 With Justin Verlander?

Would the Mets Be a Contender in 2024 With Justin Verlander?

Houston Astros Sign Josh Hader to Five-year, $95 Million Deal

News

Houston Astros Sign Josh Hader to Five-year, $95 Million Deal

The Most Fun Trade That Won’t Happen: Pete Alonso for Manny Machado

The Most Fun Trade That Won't Happen: Pete Alonso for Manny Machado

Mets Top Prospect Drew Gilbert Expected to Open 2024 in Triple-A

News

Mets Top Prospect Drew Gilbert Expected to Open 2024 in Triple-A