The Just Baseball Show
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About
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!
Episodes
- 1096 | MLB Weekend Roundup (May 8-10)
Aram and Peter recap all of the Major League Baseball series from the weekend of May 8-10. They discuss games including Nationals vs. Marlins, Twins vs. Guardians, Mariners vs. White Sox, and Cubs vs. Rangers.
- 1095 | MLB Mailbag! Early Buyers and Sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline
In this MLB Mailbag episode of The Just Baseball Show, hosts Jack, Aram, and Peter discuss early buyers and sellers at the MLB trade deadline, answer listener questions about potential GMs and managers, team strategies in the NL Central, a…
- 1094 | Framber Valdez SUSPENDED, Rays & Cubs Are Rolling, CJ Abrams the Best SS in Baseball?
The Just Baseball Show covers MLB news, including Framber Valdez's suspension, the recent success of the Rays and Cubs, player injuries, and the upcoming debut of Robby Snelling.
- 1093 | Marlins Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos Joins the Show!
Jack and Aram welcomed Marlins Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos to the show. They discussed modern pitching philosophy, creativity, fastball velocity, and how he fosters innovation with the Marlins' pitching staff.
- 1092 | Tarik Skubal Injury News, MLB Headlines
Jack and Aram analyze the implications of Tarik Skubal's elbow surgery for him and the Tigers. They also cover other significant Major League Baseball news and updates.
- 1091 | MLB Weekend Roundup (May 1-3)
Hosts Aram and Peter recap the weekend's Major League Baseball games from May 1-3. The episode covers multiple series, including Marlins vs. Phillies, Dodgers vs. Cardinals, and Blue Jays vs. Twins.
- 1090 | MLB Power Rankings + First Team All-MLB Through the First Month!
The Just Baseball Show episode features hosts Jack, Aram, and Peter discussing MLB Power Rankings through the first month of the season and naming the First Team All-MLB. They also provide a preview of upcoming weekend games.
- 1089 | ESPN's Buster Olney on the Biggest Stories of the MLB Season | Month in Review
Buster Olney discusses the Phillies and Red Sox sagas and the top teams in MLB. The episode also features a segment where best bats in baseball are discussed.
- 1088 | Top Duos in MLB? Cam Schlittler, Shohei Ohtani CY Young? Underrated Pitchers, Unsung Heroes | MLB Headlines
The Just Baseball Show episode discusses MLB headlines, comparing player duos like Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart to MLB greats. It also covers CY Young potential for Cam Schlittler and Shohei Ohtani, highlights underrated pitchers, and a…
- 1087 | Rob Thomson Let Go As Phillies Skipper, Bazzana and Elmer Rodriguez Up, and More!
The Just Baseball Show discusses the firing of Rob Thomson as the Phillies manager, analyzes prospects like Travis Bazzana and Elmer Rodriguez, and covers monthly awards and clutch performers in baseball.
- 1086 | MLB Weekend Roundup (April 24-26)
Peter and Aram recap the weekend's MLB games from April 24-26. The episode covers matchups such as Dodgers vs. Cubs, Tigers vs. Reds, and Guardians vs. Jays, among others.
- 1085 | MLB Pitcher Stock Watch: Fallers
Aram and Peter analyze MLB pitchers who have struggled early in the season, discussing their performance concerns. The episode also includes a preview of upcoming games for the weekend.
- 1084 | MLB Pitcher Stock Watch: Risers
Jack and Peter analyze top-performing MLB pitchers from their first five starts, highlighting Jose Soriano. The episode covers rising stock among pitchers.
- 1083 | Mets & Phillies Free Fall, Cubs & Reds Surge, Notable Player Streaks
Aram and Peter discuss the recent struggles of the Mets and Phillies, the resurgence of the Cubs and Reds, and notable current player streaks in MLB.
- 1082 | MLB Take Theater
At the 25-game point of the MLB season, Jack presents his takes on Jose Ramirez, the AL MVP race, Dylan Cease, the Yankees/Padres, second base players, and clutch performers.
- 1081 | MLB Weekend Roundup: April 17-19
This episode of The Just Baseball Show covers the MLB weekend from April 17-19. Hosts Jack and Ryan discuss key highlights including Cleveland pitching performances and home runs by Murakami, reviewing multiple games across the league.
- 1080 | MLB Unsung Heroes So Far + Full Weekend Preview
Peter and Jack highlight the most underrated performances in MLB so far, covering hitters like Yandy Diaz and Ildemaro Vargas, as well as pitchers and relievers. They also provide a preview of the weekend's key matchups.
- 1079 | The Mike Trout Resurgence, Mason Miller's Cy Young Case, and More!
In this episode of The Just Baseball Show, hosts Aram and Jack delve into Mike Trout's strong week and evaluate Mason Miller's Cy Young potential. They also touch upon the Padres' pitching struggles and other baseball news.
- 1078 | Yankees & Mets Stink? McGonigle Extension, Duran Flips the Bird | MLB Headlines
The Just Baseball Show discusses the offensive struggles of the Mets and Yankees, questioning if they are short-term issues or deeper problems. The episode also covers other MLB news like Kevin McGonigle's extension and Jarren Duran's beha…
- 1077 | Buying or Selling Hot Individual Starts
In this episode of The Just Baseball Show, Aram and Jack analyze early 2026 season performers, discussing whether to buy or sell on hitters and pitchers, and identifying clutch performers.
- 1076 | MLB Weekend Roundup: April 9-12
Hosts Aram and Peter recap the MLB weekend action from April 9-12. The episode covers multiple games including Pirates vs. Cubs, Dbacks vs. Phillies, and Yankees vs. Rays.
- 1075 | Biggest MLB Takeaways From the First Two Weeks (With ESPN's Paul Hembekides) + Weekend Preview
ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins Jack and Peter to discuss MLB takeaways from the season's first two weeks. The episode also includes Peter's picks for Friday's games and a preview of the upcoming weekend.
- 1074 | Buy or Sell: Hot Starts for First Place Teams
In this episode of The Just Baseball Show, hosts Aram and Peter evaluate the performance of current first-place teams. They debate whether the teams' hot starts are sustainable or indicative of a potential decline.
- 1073 | Should We Be Worried About These 4 AL Playoff Teams? | MLB Headlines
Peter and Ryan cover recent injuries, Sandy Alcantara's situation, the Angels-Braves brawl, Konnor Griffin's extension, and home run hitters. They also analyze the struggles of the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Tigers, and Mariners.
- 1072 | Unpacking the Drama in MLB at the Outset of the Season
On The Just Baseball Show, hosts Jack and Aram discuss the struggles of two AL East teams early in the season. They also delve into the drama surrounding Tony Vitello and Willson Contreras, and touch upon notable injuries and clutch perfor…
- 1071 | MLB Weekend Roundup: April 3-5
Peter and Aram recap the weekend of Major League Baseball games from April 3-5. The episode covers multiple matchups including the Dodgers vs. Nationals and Padres vs. Red Sox.
- 1070 | Mets Early Issues, Buying or Selling the Opening Week Narratives, Weekend Preview
Peter and Ryan Finkelstein of The Just Baseball Show discuss the New York Mets' early season struggles and analyze opening week narratives. They also preview the upcoming weekend's baseball games.
- 1069 | Konnor Griffin Called Up, Who's Struggling Out of the Gates in 2026?
In the latest episode of The Just Baseball Show, hosts Peter and Jack delve into early 2026 MLB season struggles. They discuss player performances and analyze the implications of Konnor Griffin's call-up for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- 1068 | Shohei Ohtani and Sandy Alcantara DOMINATE, Andrew Painter Debuts & More Storylines
This episode of The Just Baseball Show covers dominant performances by Shohei Ohtani and Sandy Alcantara, and the debut of Andrew Painter. It also highlights other notable player achievements and league storylines.
- 1067 | First Impressions From MLB's First Week
Aram and Jack discuss players getting their first taste of a new team, their Major League Baseball debut, or returning to the spotlight. The episode covers rookie hitters, new pitchers, young pitchers, and clutch performers from MLB's firs…
- 1066 | MLB Weekend Roundup: March 26-29
Aram and Peter recap the MLB Opening Weekend from March 26-29, discussing multiple games. The recap includes matchups like the Rockies vs. Marlins, Nationals vs. Cubs, and Athletics vs. Blue Jays.
- 1065 | Opening Day Slate Preview! + Our "League Pass" Teams
Aram and Jack recap the Yankees vs. Giants game and preview the Opening Day slate. They also share their "League Pass" teams, which are the teams they are most excited to watch.
- 1064 | Peter Appel's Top 100 MLB Players for 2026
Aram and Jack review and critique Peter Appel's 2026 MLB Top 100 player rankings. The episode breaks down the list in segments, starting with players ranked 100-91 and progressing to the top 10.
- 1063 | MLB Award Predictions, Yankees vs. Giants Opening Day Preview
On The Just Baseball Show, Aram and Peter provide their 2026 MLB award predictions, selecting a favorite and a long shot for every award across both leagues. The episode also includes a preview of the Opening Night matchup between the Yank…
- 1062 | Peter Appel's MLB Power Rankings for 2026
Peter Appel and Jack discuss Peter\
- 1061 | Siding Over or Under on National League Win Totals
Peter and Jack discuss National League win totals, analyzing BetMGM lines and Aram's selections for each team. The episode covers the Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, Cubs, Braves, Brewers, Padres, Giants, Reds, Diamondbacks, Pirates, Marlins, Car…
- 1060 | Siding Over or Under on American League Win Totals
Jack and Peter review American League team win totals from BetMGM. Peter shares his picks, and Jack relays Aram's selections for each team.
- 1059 | Venezuela Stuns USA to Win WBC Final
Aram and Jack recap Venezuela's stunning victory over the USA in the World Baseball Classic final. They also provide an overview of the tournament as a whole, with specific timestamps for different discussion segments.
- 1058 | WBC Final Preview, NL Breakout Picks
This episode previews the WBC final between Venezuela and USA after recapping the Venezuela vs. Italy semi-final. Hosts Aram and Peter also share their National League Breakout Picks for 2026.
- 1057 | USA vs. DR Recap, AL Breakout Picks
Aram and Peter recap the USA vs. DR World Baseball Classic semi-final game and discuss their American League breakout picks for 2026.
- 1056 | Reacting to Notable Stat Projections for the 2026 Season
The Just Baseball Show episode reviews 2026 MLB stat projections from ATC and THE BAT X, following a recap of the WBC quarterfinals.
- 1055 | WBC Pool Play Recap, Quarterfinal Preview
Jack and Aram discuss Mark DeRosa's media tour regarding Pool Play decisions and recap the advancement of teams through Pool A, B, C, and D. They also preview the upcoming Quarterfinal games.
- 1054 | 2026 MLB Rookie Draft, Cal vs. Randy Beef?!
The Just Baseball Show covers the viral Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena exchange before Aram and Peter draft their 2026 MLB Rookie team, selecting players based on who is projected to accumulate the most WAR.
- 1053 | World Baseball Classic Weekend Recap
Jack and Peter recap the opening weekend of the World Baseball Classic, highlighting top performers and key games including USA, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Japan, and Korea.
- 1052 | Top 10 MLB Starting Pitching Duos for 2026 | Ranking the Best 1-2 Punches in Baseball
Ryan and Peter present their rankings of the top ten MLB starting pitching duos for the 2026 season. The episode features a discussion and debate on the best 1-2 pitching combinations in baseball, including honorable mentions.
- 1051 | AL East Preview and X-Factors + WBC Predictions
Aram and Peter provide a preview of the American League East, discussing the Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, Orioles, and Rays. They also share their predictions for the World Baseball Classic.
- 1050 | AL Central Preview and X-Factors
Jack and Peter discuss the American League Central, naming X-Factors for each team. Jack also shares his World Baseball Classic pick.
- 1049 | AL West Preview and X-Factors
Jack and Aram preview the AL West, discussing the Mariners, Astros, Rangers, Athletics, and Angels, and identify key x-factors for the division. The episode includes a discussion on Jurickson Profar and timestamps for each segment.
- 1048 | Top Prospects Turning Heads During First Week of Spring Training
This episode of The Just Baseball Show covers standout performances from the first week of Spring Training. It highlights top prospects including Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle, and Charlie Condon, as well as other notable players and sta…
- 1047 | NL West Preview and X-Factors
Aram and Peter preview the National League West teams, highlighting key X-factors for each club. The episode covers the Dodgers, Padres, Giants, Dbacks, and Rockies.