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Two of the top four offenses in runs scored will face off tonight when the Pittsburgh Pirates come to town to play the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are third in MLB in runs and the Pirates are only four runs behind them. The Braves will be facing Mitch Keller who has yet again put together […]
Talking about the turbulent AL East, and catching up on the latest in head and back pain. The post Five & Dive Episode 551: JO NO! appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
New York Mets star Juan Soto is firmly in the camp that Major League Baseball doesn't need a salary cap amid the ongoing labor talks between owners and the MLBPA.
The New York Yankees are hoping to make a run at winning the American League East division, where they currently trail the Tampa Bay Rays. However, Aaron Judge is currently dealing with an injury and he was placed on the IL on Friday. Ben Rice is playing well and he will help the Yankees amid […] The post Yankees make huge Jasson Dominguez announcement after Aaron Judge injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Demetrius Andrade is finally getting back in the ring soon in 2026 in his long awaited comeback for the former world champion. Andrade was thought to be one of the most avoided and underestimated boxers previously in all of boxing. A very slick boxer with great range, jab and technical ability, although some found him […] The post Demetrius Andrade To Finally Make Comeback Since David Benavidez Defeat In 2023 appeared first on Boxing News and Views .
If the New York Mets are going to find their way back into the playoff hunt, they’ll be relying on outfielder Juan Soto. And that’s on and off the field. Manager Carlos Mendoza has seen Soto continue to develop as a leader in his second year with the Mets. While it may not always be […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza drops honest admission on Juan Soto’s leadership approach appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Division I baseball just got stronger thanks to a new hire and a famous agent is now an academy owner.
It sounds like Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is another step closer to his return following his recovery from elbow surgery.
The Montreal Canadiens showed throughout the season that they had the talent to make a Stanley Cup run, and they made it as far as the Eastern Conference Finals, ultimately losing to the Carolina Hurricanes. At the same time, they tried to add more talent to the team before the deadline, and they were apparently […] The post NHL rumors: Rangers, Canadiens discussed potential Laine-Lafreniere trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Angels are tied for last in Major League Baseball, and at least one reporter is pointing the finger at first-year manager Kurt Suzuki. Suzuki, who played his final two seasons in MLB with the Angels, became a front-office special assistant after retiring, and last October, he became the team’s manager. But whatever […] The post Angels analyst calls out Kurt Suzuki’s ‘command of the room’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Roki Sasaki’s path in the big leagues has tested the resolve of a player who, before coming to the US, had known nothing but absolute success in his career. Something has clicked during the course of the season, though, for the right-hander to turn a corner in the last month, finishing May with a 3.18 […]
Anthony Franco Good afternoon, hope all is well! Looking forward to another of these, let's get going NL West How many playoff teams will the division have? SD looks like they are crashing down to earth and Arizona just lost the only rotation help they could afford this season. Anthony Franco Yeah I'll stick with […]
Last night I went to a trivia night contest at a local bar and one of the questions was – what number are the three uniform numbers retired by the Royals all divisible by? (answer below*) Retired numbers are reserved for the greatest in club history. But we all have our favorites that weren’t necessarily […]
The offense the Phillies have been trotting out this season has been putrid at worst, average at best. You know this is something that can be state with almost factual intent when people get excited about the team scoring six runs on Wednesday. There have been a few spurts here and there of competence, most […]
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, splitting the four-game series. During the game, Max Muncy was injured. Muncy collided with Diamondbacks first baseman Ildemaro Vargas, leading to both of them leaving the game. Now, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is speaking out about the collision, per Diamondbacks on SI. “I […] The post Dodgers news: Max Muncy violent collision prompts Diamondbacks manager to point fingers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Detroit Tigers closer Kenley Jansen was placed on the injured list in late May due to pelvic inflammation. While trade rumors are dominating Tigers headlines right now, the team is dealing with multiple injury concerns. According to Chris McCosky, Jansen is throwing a bullpen on Friday. “Kenley Jansen, who is eligible to come off the […] The post Tigers’ Kenley Jansen injury update announced on Friday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Today marks the 36th anniversary of the Blue Jays’ first game at the SkyDome. The stadium officially opened a couple of days earlier with a gala event featuring Oscar Peterson and comedian Andrea Martin. On June 8, Rod Stewart performed the first concert at the venue. I wonder if he has changed his setlist since […]
Ahead of this weekend's Red Sox-Yankees series, it's time to finally figure out which is stupider: Yankee Stadium or Fenway Park?
Prior to the 2025 season, one of my bold predictions was that DJ Herz was poised to have a breakout season. Back in 2024, Herz showed swing and miss stuff, while throwing more strikes than expected. However, after a rough Spring Training, it was revealed that Herz had to undergo Tommy John Surgery. Since then, […]
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis crushing Triple-A and playing new positions to work his way back into the Twins' lineup, why Kaelen Culpepper might beat him there, questioning the handling of Simeon Woods Richardson, and why the big picture looks about as expected through 40 percent.
It's hard to take either of these NL Central rivals seriously as true contenders.
Mizzou soccer released its 2026 schedule on Thursday. The 17-game slate features eight home matches and seven on the road. Coming off a tumultuous 2025 campaign where the Tigers went 4-10-3 overall and 1-7-2 in SEC play, the upcoming season’s schedule offers more opportunity for them to make it back to the conference tournament for […]
Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and Derek Jeter might be good for a quote on Fox, but working with Pete Rose was on another level. Kevin Burkhardt was this week’s guest on Andrew Marchand’s sports media podcast, where the Fox announcer spoke about his versatility as a broadcaster and his ability to work with different personalities.…
The vibes are decidedly not great in the Bronx right now in the wake of Aaron Judge's injury, but the sky isn't falling just yet.
June 5: Judge has been officially placed on the 10-day IL, retroactive to June 2nd, with Jones recalled as the corresponding move. Jack Curry of the YES Network first reported the Jones move earlier today. June 4: The Yankees will be without the game’s most feared slugger for a couple months. New York announced that Aaron […]
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