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The Astros’ Catching Gamble Paid Off in a Huge Way in 2024

The Astros' Catching Gamble Paid Off in a Huge Way in 2024

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 02: Jon Singleton #28 of the Houston Astros (R) reacts after losing to the Detroit Tigers 5-2 during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Minute Maid Park on October 02, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

The Amazing Astros Dynasty Has Come to a Screeching Halt

By Eric Treuden

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

Wild Card Game 2 Best Bets, MLB Postseason Picks for Wednesday, October 2, 2024

MLB Playoffs: Explaining All the Tiebreaker Scenarios

MLB Playoffs: Explaining All the Tiebreaker Scenarios

By Leo Morgenstern

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

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for Tuesday, September 17, 2024

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 09: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros walks to the dugout after the third out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 09, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Can Justin Verlander Be Trusted in the Playoffs?

By Eric Treuden

Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros pitches against the Toronto Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros Suddenly Have the Arms to Make a Deep Run

Yusei Kikuchi of the Houston Astros pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.

The Yusei Kikuchi Trade Was a Win for Both Sides

By Tyson Shushkewich

Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates Shohei Ohtani #17 and Will Smith #16 after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

Latest MLB World Series Odds in Final Month of Regular Season

Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is once again one of Just Baseball's Players of the Month.

American League Players of the Month: August 2024

By Eric Treuden

2024 breakout player Mark Vientos of the New York Mets celebrates his walk-off two-run home run in the eleventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in an MLB game at Citi Field.

Top Names Carving Out Big Roles for Themselves Come 2025

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. gets high fives from teammates after an MLB game between the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Both teams are in the AL playoff race.

The AL Playoff Race Is Taking Shape

Underrated superstar Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a walk-off home run against the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning in game one of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park.

Yordan Alvarez Is Still the Best Hitter Nobody Talks About

By Leo Morgenstern

Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer of the Boston Red Sox, both of whom are in Just Baseball's Top 100 prospects list.

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Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospects By Team

By Eric Treuden and 2 others

Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Yordan Alvarez #44 after hitting a solo home run against Max Scherzer #31 of the Texas Rangers during the third inning in Game Seven of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Predictions for Thursday, August 22, 2024

Mookie Betts and Manny Machado

Which MLB Division Race Will Be the Best to Follow in 2024?

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a three-run home run against the New York Yankees during the third inning in game two of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 20, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Is Astros’ Alex Bregman Still the Best Free Agent at Third Base?

The Houston Astros Need to Get Healthy Fast

Which MLB Team Has the Most at Stake This Season?

By Eric Treuden

Julio Rodriguez of the Seattle Mariners hugs Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros before a game of the Astros-Mariners season series at T-Mobile Park.

Season Series Wins Could Have Huge Postseason Implications

By Leo Morgenstern

Five Trades That Paid an Immediate Return in the First Week

By Eric Treuden

MLB Picks Today, Best Bets, Predictions for Monday, August 5, 2024

Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners celebrates after hitting a single in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field.

The AL West Is Still Anyone’s To Win After the Trade Deadline

Yusei Kikuchi of the Houston Astros pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning at Minute Maid Park.

3 Biggest Winners and Losers From the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

By Seth Carlson

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