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Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will miss Diamondbacks series finale

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not be in the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, manager Dave Roberts confirmed ahead of Wednesday’s game. Ohtani is scheduled to pitch and hit in Wednesday’s matchup, marking his third consecutive start as a two-way player. The decision to hold him out Thursday […] The post Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will miss Diamondbacks series finale appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday, June 4 at Diamondbacks

The Dodgers conclude their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night at Chase Field in Phoenix. The way the current MLB schedule is formatted, teams play divisional foes 13 times each year, split into four series. That means one four-game series against each divisional opponent. This series is the Dodgers’ third four-game NL […]

Diamondbacks hit with brutal Corbin Burnes injury setback

The Arizona Diamondbacks have performed well in 2026. However, they received an unfortunate injury update on Wednesday. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, Corbin Burnes has suffered an injury setback. “Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes has setback in his recovery from Tommy John surgery with a lat strain and will be shut down. Diamondbacks are hoping […] The post Diamondbacks hit with brutal Corbin Burnes injury setback appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Corbin Burnes Suffers Teres Major Strain, Likely Out Until September

Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes has suffered a teres major strain and will be shut down from his throwing progression. Manager Torey Lovullo says Burnes probably won’t be back until September with this setback. Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic was among those to relay the news. The righty underwent Tommy John surgery in June of […]

Western Notes: Suns, Mavs, Burries, Giannis, Westbrook

The Suns have numerous decisions to make regarding their own free agents, Spotrac’s Keith Smith notes in his offseason preview. Mark Williams will be a restricted free agent and Phoenix should tread cautiously, according to Smith, who writes that Williams is a solid but not overly impactful center and has a lengthy injury history. The […]

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman drops ‘obvious’ truth bomb on raking like an MVP again

The Los Angeles Dodgers got back on track on Tuesday with a narrow 6-5 road win over the Arizona Diamondbacks to tie up their series at 1-1. The Dodgers now sit at 39-22 on the season, good for first place in the NL West, as they’ve now created a sizable lead over the reeling San […] The post Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman drops ‘obvious’ truth bomb on raking like an MVP again appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cardinals Trade Rumors Involving Josh Sweat Shut Down by NFL Insider

The Arizona Cardinals go into their third and final week of OTAs, with Pro Bowl edge rusher Josh Sweat a noticeable absence. Sweat requested a trade following the team’s coaching change, per PHNX’s Johnny Venerable, to which the Cardinals denied.The latest report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport squashed any current trade speculation. This has gained […] The post Cardinals Trade Rumors Involving Josh Sweat Shut Down by NFL Insider appeared first on HEAVY .

Dodgers swatting away Diamondbacks’ comeback attempt comes with Nolan Arenado warning

The Arizona Diamondbacks made things interesting on Tuesday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers held on for a 6-5 victory. The Dodgers were defeated by the Diamondbacks 4-1 on Monday, so Tuesday’s game represented a strong bounce back win. Arizona has consistently found ways to come back in games this year, though. After Tuesday’s matchup, […] The post Dodgers swatting away Diamondbacks’ comeback attempt comes with Nolan Arenado warning appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bears Receive Final Announcement on Josh Sweat Trade Rumors

A lot of Chicago Bears fans want to see the team upgrade in the pass rush department by any means necessary, and one solution could be trading for an elite pass rusher like Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat.Sweat, 29, was reportedly unhappy with the Cardinals’ decision to fire former head coach Jonathan Gannon, with […] The post Bears Receive Final Announcement on Josh Sweat Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .

Snake Bytes 6/3: Dodgers Even Series

Diamondbacks News Diamondbacks Multiple Comebacks Fall ShortThe Dodgers found a way to scratch out just enough against a struggling Michael Soroka and Jonathan Loaisiga in order to level the four-game series at one a piece. Missed Chances Cost Diamondbacks Against DodgersWhen one is playing a team the caliber of the Dodgers, missed opportunities will often […]

What about the pitching?

The pitching - well it's not very good but we can't just go ahead and make assumptions that it'll stay that way.  Maybe it will get better! (or worse!)  About a month ago I looked at the starters and tried to figure out who was "real" there. I said Irvin could be a poor innings eater and Litell really was bad.  Well May has not been kind to Irvin.  He might have broke. On the other hand Litell looked much better. I said I didn't know about Miles and I still don't. Mikolas h...

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Shared Concerning Injury Update

Going into his third NFL season, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is hoping to take a major leap forward. He just has to get healthy first.In 2025, injuries marred Harrison’s season. Heel injuries and a concussion would cost him five games, and now he has shared an injury update as he tries to […] The post Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Shared Concerning Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY .

Would Kyler Murray Have Been Nolan Teasley’s QB Choice?

Nolan Teasley has to be pretty familiar with Kyler Murray. The Minnesota Vikings’ new general manager spent his first 13 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. Meanwhile, Murray played his first seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, Seattle’s NFC West rival. Teasley may have needed binoculars to see Murray scamper around the field.

49ers Land Compelling Statement Involving Cardinals’ Josh Sweat

The San Francisco 49ers‘ pass rush will be a major storyline over the next few months as the team looks to improve after recording only 20 sacks as a team. Although injury played a role in this low stat, it shows the Niners need depth.Moreover, the Los Angeles Rams traded for Myles Garrett, and the […] The post 49ers Land Compelling Statement Involving Cardinals’ Josh Sweat appeared first on HEAVY .