1224 | Just Baseball's Niche MLB Awards for 2026

It's no secret that the 2026-2027 MLB Free Agent Class is weaker than usual. However, that doesn't mean there aren't some diamonds in the rough. Peter breaks down the five most underrated free agents that your team should sign this offseason.  Watch the Video Version Here   Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bonus episode of the Just Baseball Show, we dive into some of the latest articles published on JustBaseball.com, breaking down the current free agent class. Ryan Finkelstein, the Editor-in-Chief of Just Baseball, breaks down the contract projections and landing spots for some of the top free agent infielders on the market after Jake Bauers signed a four-year, $58 million deal with the Boston Red Sox yesterday. If you want to read any of the free agent landing spots mentioned on today's show:  Ty France: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/ty-france-projections-2027-free-agent/ Brandon Lowe: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/brandon-lowe-projections-2027-free-agent/  Luis Arraez: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/luis-arraez-projections-2027-free-agent/ Jazz Chisholm Jr.: https://www.justbaseball.com/mlb/jazz-chisholm-jr-projections-2027-free-agent/    Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boston Red Sox have signed Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million deal. Ryan Finkelstein and Peyton Ginas react to the signing and what it means for the Boston Red Sox moving forward.    Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Peter walk through their favorite free-agent or trade fits for each National League team.  Intro: 0:00 NL East: 5:32NL Central: 31:25NL West: 44:15 Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram and Peter walk through their favorite fits via free agency or trade for each American League team.  Intro: 0:00 Brad Ausmus: 3:10AL East: 5:48AL Central: 28:21AL West: 48:50 Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack and Aram work through all of the hot pitching commodities that could be available on the trade market this offseason.   Intro: 0:00 Jacob deGrom: 9:12 Nathan Eovaldi: 15:14 MacKenzie Gore: 18:04 Hunter Brown: 26:56 Trevor Megill: 30:24 Josh Hader: 34:27 Drew Rasmussen: 37:10 Shane McClanahan: 39:01 Reid Detmers: 41:19 Mariners Arms: 44:30 Joe Ryan: 51:52 Luis Severino: 54:33 Nick Lodolo: 58:37 Mitch Keller: 1:00:58 Kodai Senga: 1:04:40   Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Jack discuss whether some of baseball's biggest names could be traded this offseason. From Gunnar Henderson to Elly De La Cruz, and from Corey Seager to William Contreras, the stove could get HOT. The guys talk the "trade likelihood" of each player, and the teams most likely to make the move.  Intro: 0:00Corey Seager: 7:03Trea Turner: 14:25Brandon Marsh: 17:10Gunnar Henderson: 20:45Elly De La Cruz: 29:44William Contreras: 39:16Steven Kwan: 48:01Ketel Marte: 52:32Isaac Paredes/Jeremy Pena: 57:05Matt Chapman: 1:01:57James Wood: 1:04:30CJ Abrams: 1:07:26 Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter and Jack get in their bag after discussing Jacob Young's extension with the Nationals.   Intro: 0:00 Jacob Young: 4:51 Hole in the Bat Award: 12:24 Story of the Year: 14:13 0-2 Cockroach Award: 17:27 Garfield Award: 20:17 deGrom Award: 22:45 MMA Background Award: 26:46 Ballpark Food Crime Award: 28:54 Kinda Spot On Award: 33:46 Position Player Pitcher Award: 38:25 Old Man Yells at Cloud Award: 40:55 Training Wheels Award: 43:21 How Did We Get Here Award: 49:35 Toby Flenderson Award: 52:06 Had Me in Spring Training Award: 54:54 Ned Stark Award: 57:50   Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack, Aram, and Ryan break down the possible contracts for the 10 best starting pitchers on the market after they introduce you to Seattle's newest manager, Jason Kanzler.   Intro: 0:00 Jason Kanzler: 6:41 Japanese Arms: 12:17 Foster Griffin: 18:27 Nick Pivetta: 23:29 Nick Martinez: 29:30 Kevin Gausman: 35:20 Clay Holmes: 39:50 Trevor Rogers: 47:55 Sonny Gray: 49:32 Freddy Peralta: 53:49 Michael King: 59:26 Tarik Skubal: 1:01:57   Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack, Peter, and Ryan break down the 2026 Qualifying Offer and the eight players who received it before working through the MLB Awards finalists. Then, they hit the five best relievers hitting the open market.   Intro: 0:00 Qualifying Offers: 4:41 Awards Finalists: 20:12 Relievers: 42:47   Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGM    Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.