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The 2026 San Francisco Giants have been utterly helpless when playing from behind. Faced with an uphill climb, the slightest late-ish game incline, the offense’s legs would turn into pudding, their bats into pool noodles. Winless in 30 games in which they trailed after the 6th inning, it’d be more than accurate to say this […]
Madison Square was once again sold out for Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Taylor Swift attended the event along with thousands of others on Wednesday. The pop superstar sat courtside…
After losing four games in a row, the Orioles needed someone to step up and be a stopper. Tonight, that man was Brandon Young. Young cruised through seven shutout innings. The offense took a while to wake up, but when it did, things got really fun with a two-inning rally capped by a grand slam. […]
Chelsea legend John Terry believes Jose Mourinho is still as good as he used to be a few years ago, praising his understanding of the game. Some Real Madrid fans have been a bit nervy about getting Mourinho back in, and have wondered whether the Portuguese manager is past his prime. On that, Terry said: […]
A huge match has been announced for Forbidden Door. On this week’s episode of AEW Dynamite, Mark Briscoe broke some big news for the pay-per-view, revealing that a twelve man tag team bout will headline the card. MJF and Briscoe will lead each team and the match will take place inside of a steel cage. … The post Team Briscoe vs. Team MJF Steel Cage Tag Set For AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
Former Boston Red Sox player Jeff Frye thinks baseball is turning into professional wrestling. He recently blasted MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred over the cheap home runs happening in Las Vegas. Frye played in parts in Boston from 1996 to 2000. He knows how the game should look. But after watching a routine pop fly sail […] The post Red Sox Veteran Rips Into Rob Manfred & MLB After Athletics’ Las Vegas Game Sparks Serious Doubts appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Orioles 7, Mariners 2 Hey, he drew a walk: Luke Raley, -0.01 WPA Certainly a team loss: Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez, -0.08 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day:
The Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. Although the team never formally announced the move, Brooks is tonight’s lineup for their Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land. It’s another flier on a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Astros. They added LaMonte Wade Jr. on a big league deal last week, but he almost immediately […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-38) continue a six-game road trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (26-42) tonight at Angel Stadium. RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.55ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Reid Detmers (2-5, 4.26ERA) and the Halos. The Astros have won […]
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Ryan Ward delivered a career milestone on Wednesday night, blasting his first Major League grand slam during the team’s road matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The 28-year-old outfielder and first baseman turned the game in the Dodgers’ favor when he crushed a first-pitch sweeper from Pirates reliever Carmen […] The post Ryan Ward makes case for Dodgers’ roster spot long-term with clutch grand slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres pulled off a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, thanks to an incredible walk-off home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the bottom of the ninth. Almost immediately after the victory, Tatis shared his honest reaction to hitting the home run. While talking with Sammy Levitt of “97.3 The […] The post Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. drops brutally honest admission about walk-off home run vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Tigers strengthened their pitching reserves on Wednesday, securing 32-year-old right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The veteran is slated to report to Triple-A Toledo. Waguespack arrives on a minor-league contract, meaning the Tigers aren’t required to clear a 40-man roster […] The post Tigers land pitching depth in trade with Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is continuing to work his way back from a shoulder injury. It seems like Woodruff will return soon. “Brandon Woodruff is rejoining the Brewers in Milwaukee later this week. Nothing set in stone, but it sounds like he could be a candidate to start next week against the Guardians,” […] The post Brewers receive huge Brandon Woodruff injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Angels gave Trey Mancini a chance to continue playing when he thought his career was over. The veteran first baseman revealed he was ready to retire before the club called and offered him another major league opportunity. Mancini had not appeared in an MLB game since July 31, 2023, with the Chicago […] The post Trey Mancini was ready to retire before Angels called appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Go get ‘em, Shōta.
On Tuesday at PNC Park, Freddie Freeman became the 102nd player in the MLB to record 2500 hits. As Freeman ticked this milestone, the elite 3000 club now appears to be even more achievable. But to earn this feat, Freeman has sacrificed countless hours of quality time with family for seventeen years. Now at 36, […] The post Freddie Freeman Doubtful About Entering Elite MLB Club As Retirement Rumors Intensify appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Padres signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. The affiliate announced the move this evening. Pratto had spent the season on a minor league contract with Texas. The Rangers released him just yesterday and he quickly finds a new landing spot. Pratto had spent the […]
The St. Louis Cardinals can take advantage of the New York Mets' struggles by acquiring Freddy Peralta.
Tonight, the Athletics will take on the Brewers in the series finale of the first of two series at Las Vegas Ballpark this week. After dropping the opener 15-14 in the highest scoring game of the season so far, the A’s rebounded last night with a 7-5 victory, hitting five more home runs and getting […]
Max Scherzer got his sixth start of the season on Wednesday in the Toronto Blue Jays’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Early in the contest, the 19-year veteran accomplished a rare feat in MLB history, putting him amongst some of the best pitchers of all time. The 41-year-old right-hander finally recorded the 3,500th strikeout of […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer joins historic MLB club during Phillies start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Well that sucked. Just when it looked like the Nationals had a sweep in the bag, the bullpen completely melted down. The Giants rallied from 9-1 down to stun the Nats. DMV product Bryce Eldridge hit a walkoff grand slam to finish off a humiliating defeat for Blake Butera and the Nats. What happens after […]
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was seemingly expected to return from injury soon. However, he suffered a setback following a recent rehab start and bullpen outing. The Cubs have dealt with no shortage of injury woes this year, and this is yet another concerning update. “Craig Counsell said Matthew Boyd was feeling shoulder soreness […] The post Cubs’ injury woes continue as starter suffers setback after rehab start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Royals placed center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list before Wednesday’s game against Texas. Kameron Misner was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Isbel is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Manager Matt Quatraro tells Anne Rogers of MLB.com that the team is awaiting results of an MRI before […]
The New York Yankees have kept Ben Rice out of the catcher rotation for a majority of the 2026 season, and Aaron Boone has offered the clearest explanation yet. The manager framed the issue around health, physical readiness, and his comfort level, not Rice’s performance. Rice’s offensive value already gives the Yankees lineup flexibility, but […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone details why Ben Rice remains out of catcher rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Rockies’ series opener victory against the Chicago Cubs was a resounding success. They got pitching and hitting, and played an overall great game to shake off the mess of the Milwaukee Brewers series. Granted, the Cubs are not in the best of places at the moment, but victories like that have hopefully set […]
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