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Xander Bogaerts returns; Bryce Johnson DFA’d

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts has returned to the San Diego Padres after being away from the team this past week for the birth of his first child. The corresponding roster move was to designate outfielder Bryce Johnson for assignment. Johnson, whom the Padres acquired as a free agent in 2023 and released after the 2024 season, […]

Mets’ Francisco Lindor gets progress report from David Stearns, Carlos Mendoza

While the New York Mets have been led by Juan Soto and his supporting cast, the fanbase has been awaiting any injury updates regarding star Francisco Lindor and his calf injury. As the Mets’ struggles have been noticeable this season, the team could use Lindor as president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos […] The post Mets’ Francisco Lindor gets progress report from David Stearns, Carlos Mendoza appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet’s latest injury update comes with All-Star break catch

After a brilliant first season with the Boston Red Sox, Garrett Crochet came into the 2026 season as the ace of the staff and with the hope of competing for the Cy Young Award. However, Crochet has been on the mound just six times this year as a lat injury has derailed his season. Crochet’s […] The post Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet’s latest injury update comes with All-Star break catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Athletics Place Brent Rooker On IL, Reinstate Jacob Wilson

The Athletics have placed designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 9) with a bone bruise in his left knee, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The team reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the IL to take Rooker’s roster spot. The injury continues a rough start for Rooker, who is already […]

Why 2 ex-Yankees players want to see Jose Caballero start over Anthony Volpe

The New York Yankees lost Aaron Judge to a ribs injury at the end of May, but they are tied for first place with the Tampa Bay Rays as of June 12. Their offense is making do without the superstar slugger and team captain. There is still plenty of room for improvement, however. Manager Aaron […] The post Why 2 ex-Yankees players want to see Jose Caballero start over Anthony Volpe appeared first on ClutchPoints .

My Boy’s Wicked Smart: NESN Goes All-in on Homegrown Voices

There are maybe two things that everyone in Boston can agree upon and they are: a) Go Sox and b) Benedict Cumberbatch’s accent in Black Mass was fahkin awful. In the most parochial place that ever was or ever will be, authenticity functions as a means of psychic gatekeeping, and someone who doesn’t speak the […]

New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Decision Before Blue Jays Series

On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada.The Yankees are coming off an 8-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians (in Ohio).Anthony Volpe finished with one hit and one walk, one RBI and one run.Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe DecisionFor Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced […] The post New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Decision Before Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Richard Seeley brings a wealth of experience and success to Abbotsford Canucks GM job

In hiring Richard Seeley as the newest assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks and the man who will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Abbotsford Canucks, Ryan Johnson surely saw some of himself. Seeley joins the Canucks organization after a long and successful run in charge of the Los Angeles Kings’ top minor league…

Monica McNutt clarifies Taylor Swift comments: ‘I have not seen her all season’ at MSG

A harmless comment from Monica McNutt on a livestream of the MSG Networks’ radio call of Game 4 of the NBA Finals became a trending story online after fans of Taylor Swift piled on the analyst for questioning Swift’s New York Knicks fandom. McNutt playfully suggested Swift should “get out of here,” only for Swift…

Mets Reveal Plan for $75 Million Starter Nearing Return From Injury

Kodai Senga is nearing a return to the New York Mets‘ rotation. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza informed reporters, including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, that Senga will make one more rehab start before getting activated from the injured list. Kodai Senga (back, ulnar nerve discomfort) will make another minor league start before the Mets will consider […] The post Mets Reveal Plan for $75 Million Starter Nearing Return From Injury appeared first on HEAVY .

Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Mets Series

On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will begin a three-game series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.Most recently, the Atlanta Braves had their game with the Chicago White Sox postponed due to rain.Third baseman Austin Riley was scheduled to bat fifth in the team’s lineup.Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley DecisionAhead of the team’s […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Cardinals Send Former Star Slugger To The Minors

He was a Top-3 prospect for four years running, and one of the young players who would be part of the next core of the St. Louis Cardinals. A slugging infielder who ripped 27 homers in his first full big league season in 2023, in just 119 games. But Nolan Gorman has had a precipitous fall since then, and today, he was optioned back to Triple-A. The #STLCards are promoting infielder Blaze Jordan and optioning Nolan Gorman to AAA, per @dgoold Additionally, they sent RHP Hunter Dobbins to Memphis...

Slow burn over instant stardom: The White Sox have a new motto for their scrappy team construction

Chicago, your mantra for the 2026 season would appear to be “momentum,” but consider this my formal proposal for a more fitting theme: Slow burn. A year-and-a-half removed from the Garrett Crochet trade, the guys that came over from Boston — Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, Braden Montgomery and Wikelman González — embody a slow-burn mindset […]