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The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains. Houston addressed center field by acquiring Daulton Varsho from the Toronto […] The post 2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The advanced metrics are starting to give the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease a significant Cy Young advantage over the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler.
With the Chicago Cubs clashing with the Kansas City Royals this weekend, Friday’s 6-4 win displayed the debut of starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, who was traded to the team from the Toronto Blue Jays. As fans were hoping the best is yet to come for Gausman on the Cubs, he had a standout debut, as […] The post Kevin Gausman drops high praise for Cubs after stellar debut appeared first on ClutchPoints .
15 Years Ago Brandon Morrow pitched 8.2 no-hit innings, leading the Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory. It was likely the best pitching performance I have ever witnessed. With two outs in the ninth, Evan Longoria hit a ground ball between second and first. Aaron Hill made an outstanding effort to reach the ball and […]
TODAY: Garcia has indeed been diagnosed with TOS, as Blue Jays manager John Schneider told Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling and other media yesterday. Garcia “most likely” won’t pitch in 2026, Schneider said, though the reliever hasn’t yet decided on surgery. JULY 28: Blue Jays right-hander Yimi Garcia has had a long road back from elbow surgery. […]
Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 6, Buffalo (Blue Jays) 3 – 10 innings Of immediate interest to the big league club is that this was another rehab start for Chris Bassitt. There’s little to complain about in the results, as Bassitt pitched six innings without allowing a run, scattering three hits, two walks, and a hit batter. […]
Another day brought another argument, and once again, an ejection followed. Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins became the latest person to be tossed after repeatedly arguing about Zack Wheeler’s foot placement. The dispute escalated in the fourth inning when Popkins yelled, “Get him on the rubber!” from the dugout, prompting home-plate umpire John […] The post Blue Jays Coach’s Argument Over Zack Wheeler’s Motion Ends in Ejection and “F*** You” Exchange appeared first on Essential...
Well, the controversy around Zack Wheeler’s foot position on the mound on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays seems far from over. While the game witnessed heated moments and the ejection of the Blue Jays’ hitting coach, the war of words continued after the game. Blue Jays manager John Schneider tried to cool down the […] The post “Pick Some Things Up to Complain”: Phillies’ Zack Wheeler Minces No Words in a Direct Reply to Blue Jays After On-Field Chaos appeared first on EssentiallySports .
This season has been an epic failure.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, please visit our Patreon. Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the long-in-the-making major league debut of gravity-defying, strikeout-celebrating reliever Jefry Yan, Steven Kwan’s resurgence, a lineup with lots of Juniors, a scooter celebration, a double FARTBAT, Luis Arraez abandoning home plate, MLB […]
Star pitcher Zack Wheeler had some drama go down between him and the Toronto Blue Jays during the Philadelphia Phillies’ contest on Friday night. Wheeler is going through the 13th year of his career in the majors, his seventh with the Phillies. He shines as one of the top pitchers in the league, being a […] The post Phillies’ Zack Wheeler drops the mic on NSFW exchange with Blue Jays dugout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Chase Utley put the finishing touch on his Phillies legacy Friday night, and he did it with a speech that captured exactly what made him a franchise icon. The former second baseman was inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame before the team’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park, becoming the […] The post Try not to cry watching Phillies legend Chase Utley’s Wall of Fame speech appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHILADELPHIA — Phillies ace Zack Wheeler hurled an expletive at the Blue Jays’ dugout on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park. “Fuck you,” the right-hander said from the pitcher’s mound in the top of the fourth inning. Wheeler turned toward the bench with some words after Toronto hitting coach David Popkins was ejected by home-plate […]
PHILADELPHIA — Back on Father’s Day, Zack Wheeler pitched on national television against the Mets. And because of that game, […]
On a night when the Phillies inducted Chase Utley onto the Wall of Fame, neither the weather nor the team performed up to the standard of the former star. The game was delayed almost two hours due to rain, and once it was played, Zack Wheeler had a shaky start, and the offense couldn’t take […]
That was stressful, especially after yesterday’s nightmare ending. It was close all game, with the Jays just edging out to what seemed like a comfortable lead in the late innings before nearly throwing it all away again in the ninth. In the end they hung on by a fingernail. The deadline additions played a huge […]
The Los Angeles Angels finally embraced reality at the 2026 deadline, dealing away seven big leaguers under interim general manager John Mozeliak in the club’s first true sell-off in years. Most of the return was defensible, headlined by acquiring Top 100 shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala from Toronto for Jose Soriano. But the Angels’ biggest mistake […] The post Angels’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros walked into the August 3 deadline sitting atop the AL West after a scorching 9-1 stretch in July, and general manager Dana Brown made it clear the club intended to buy. Houston flipped young right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to Toronto for outfielder Daulton Varsho, sent Nate Pearson to Kansas City for reliever Max […] The post Astros’ Biggest 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced another difficult injury update before Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are heading in droves to witness Chase Utley take his rightful place in the franchise’s Wall of Fame on Friday night, but they will have to wait a bit longer. The ceremony and subsequent game against the Toronto Blue Jays have been delayed because of “forecasted weather,” according to the team. Utley […] The post Weather delays Chase Utley’s Phillies Wall of Fame ceremony, Blue Jays tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber grabbed his first baseman’s mitt and trotted out for pregame work on Friday at Citizens Bank Park. It might not be his last time in the infield this weekend. Philadelphia hopes to play Schwarber at first base for a day before the end of its three-game home series against the Toronto, […]
As the Chicago Cubs made their mark at the trade deadline this past Monday, one of the moves was dealing for starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, coming from the Toronto Blue Jays. Though Gausman comes to the Cubs amidst a disappointing season with the Blue Jays, this MLB insider makes the case that the best is […] The post Is the best yet to come for Cubs’ Kevin Gausman? This MLB analyst weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After taking three out of four from the Nationals, the Phillies welcome the Blue Jays to Citizens Bank Park for a three-game series. In Friday night’s opener, the Phillies’ starter will be Zack Wheeler. Wheeler is coming off two abbreviated starts – one due to ineffectiveness, the other due to rain – and the Phillies […]
The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Brett Bateman. He takes the roster spot of infielder Luis Urías, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain. Outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Bateman, 24, was just acquired […]
The Jays have placed Luis Urías on the IL with a quad sprain. Brett Bateman is up. He came over in the Gausman trade. Apparently, good defense, good contact, no power. I’m looking forward to seeing him play. He’s playing center tonight. Rudy Martin get DFAed to make room on the 40-man roster. I’m sure […]