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Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner has endured a difficult season, and things got even worse on Thursday. Turner was hit in the knee by a pitch and exited the team’s game against the New York Mets, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. According to NBC Sports Philadelphia, Turner exited the game with a […] The post Phillies’ Trea Turner exits Mets game after HBP injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Santiago Espinal has cleared waivers and elected free agency, according to the MLB.com transaction log. The Dodgers designated the veteran infielder for assignment on Tuesday when Tommy Edman returned from injury. Espinal has been outrighted twice this season. The first came when Kiké Hernández returned from the injured list. Hernández quickly went back down with injury, so […]
PHILADELPHIA — For the second time this homestand, Trea Turner has left the game early after getting hit by a pitch. Turner departed the game Thursday against the New York Mets in the top of the third inning with a right calf contusion. He was hit with an 80 mph sweeper that slipped out of […]
The latest Toronto Blue Jays news involves another signing following the trade of depth catcher Tyler Heineman. The post Blue Jays Score MVP Batter After Tyler Heineman Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
It has been quite a start to the season for Byron Buxton, which is why the San Diego Padres are interested. However, they aren’t the only team kicking the tires on the veteran slugger. But here is the Padres’ perfect trade offer for Buxton. One thing that needs to happen is for Buxton to be […] The post Padres’ perfect trade for Twins’ Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette this past offseason. Bichette was linked to the Philadelphia Phillies before ending up with the Mets, though. With the Mets and Phillies playing in Philadelphia on Thursday, the subject came up while Bichette was speaking with reporters. The star infielder revealed why he signed with New York instead […] The post Bo Bichette drops honest admission on signing with Mets over Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After taking two out of three against the San Diego Padres, the St. Louis Cardinals kick off a weekend I-70 series against the Kansas City Royals Thursday night. Matthew Liberatore gets the start for the Cardinals while the Kansas City Royals will send Noah Cameron to the mound. First pitch at Kauffman Stadium is set […]
The Seattle Mariners continued to showcase one of baseball’s most reliable pitching staffs Thursday, and Bryan Woo added another impressive accomplishment to his growing resume with a dominant start against the Baltimore Orioles. Woo overwhelmed one of the American League’s more dangerous lineups, working seven scoreless innings in the Mariners’ shutout win. The 26-year-old allowed […] The post Mariners pitcher Bryan Woo joins historically exclusive club after start vs. Orioles appeared firs...
Hello, there. I have returned after a Thursday away in which Max took over writing duties. If you’ll recall, the last time I covered a Thursday, the Royals won. But that turned out to be an aberration as Max couldn’t keep the good times rolling. Now, I’m back to cover the Royals facing their cross-state […]
Los Angeles Dodgers utility infielder Santiago Espinal elected free agency after clearing waivers on Thursday. The Dodgers designated Espinal for assignment earlier in the week after Tommy Edman’s return from the injured list, placing him on waivers for the second time in less than a month. No team claimed Espinal, so he decided to try […] The post Dodgers’ Santiago Espinal Declares Free Agency After DFA appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Bryan Hudson (#60, 29, LHP, 3-2, 2.45) vs. Ryan Weathers (#40, 26, LHP, 2-5, 4.36) WHITE SOX 2B The post Yankees (45-27) vs. White Sox (38-34), Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
Following the commitment of his older brother, Chris Whitehead, Isaiah Whitehead committed to the Tigers as well. Isaiah Whitehead is a 2028 offensive line prospect. Imagine the sibling rivalry between those two—and what a great opportunity it will be for them to train against each other. Isaiah measures in at 6’4″, 325 pounds, while his […]
The Atlanta Braves were supposed to play on Thursday, but instead, the weather had other plans. Atlanta’s game against the San Francisco Giants has been suspended with a makeup date scheduled in late August. Braves’ X account wrote: “Tonight’s game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. This game […] The post Atlanta Braves Sign Pitcher Formely in Twins Organization appeared first on HEAVY .
The White Sox wrap up their series in the Bronx tonight, staring down the barrel of a sweep after getting thumped twice by the Yankees. Chicago will deploy Bryan Hudson as an opener before turning things over to Sean Burke, continuing a tag-team act that has worked, sometimes. Hudson enters with a 3-2 record and […]
If I had asked you this morning to name the only team in Major League Baseball that hadn’t yet been shut out this season, how many guesses would it have taken you to arrive at the Orioles? For me it would have been 30. This offense has had so many pitiful, uncompetitive performances this season […]
YORK, Pa. (AP) — An independent minor league baseball team says it is forfeiting a game because some of its players refused to wear a special Pride Night jersey.
Everson Pereira made a fantastic catch to end the eighth inning and spare Trevor Richards’ tab at least one additional run on Wednesday, but preserving the seven-run deficit came at the cost of a trip to the 7-day concussion list. The White Sox placed him on the IL this afternoon, with Junior Pérez is coming… The post Pregame notes: Everson Pereira placed on concussion IL appeared first on Sox Machine .
On Thursday, the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants had the final game of their series postponed.The Braves lost the first two game (on Wednesday).They wrote (via X): “Tonight’s game against the San Francisco Giants has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. This game will now be played on Monday, August 31st at 6:05 […] The post Atlanta Braves World Series Champion Reveals He Did Not Officially Retire appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Red Sox should view shortstop Jeremy Pena as more than a speculative trade-deadline name. They should see him as a practical solution to an infield problem that has followed them for too long. The Red Sox need stability, athleticism, and defensive reliability in the middle of the diamond. Pena would provide Boston a […] The post Why Red Sox must trade for Astros’ Jeremy Pena despite underwhelming season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Byron Buxton signed a long-term contract with the Minnesota Twins that runs through the 2028 season. His name has come up many times in potential trade scenarios, but he has consistently said he is loyal to the Twins and doesn't want to go anywhere. And he has the no-trade protection to back it up. However, as insider Jeff Passan notes, " Buxton's loyalty to Minnesota is admirable, but at 32, he also wants to win, and the Twins aren't doing that this year. Barring a spending spree over the win...
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is heading to the injured list with a hamstring injury, according to Sam Blum and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Bo Bichette politely pushed back on the idea that he was 'very close' to a deal with the Phillies.
Andrew Painter’s season has been the biggest story on the Philadelphia Phillies over the past 24 hours. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski spoke about the difficult decision to demote the struggling rookie to Triple-A.“I think at this point, difficult that we want him to start pitching well,” Dombrowski told Sports Radio 94 WIP’s Dave […] The post Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski Outlines Plan for Andrew Painter Following Demotion to Triple-A appeared first on HEAVY .
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is going to the injured list with a hamstring injury, per Sam Blum of The Athletic. In a corresponding move, the Angels are recalling infielder Christian Moore. Trout has been the Angels’ best player this season, and has featured in 74 games this season. He has a 144 OPS+ […] The post Angels Send Mike Trout to IL With Hamstring Injury appeared first on LA Sports Report.
With the Los Angeles Angels (30-45) careening toward another wretched season, a high-level campaign for Mike Trout was one of the few things fans could look forward to during the rest of 2026. Well, people may have to direct their attention elsewhere to find a bright side in Halos baseball. The future Hall of Fame […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout hit with brutal injury development amid comeback season appeared first on ClutchPoints .