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San Francisco Giants DFA 9-Year Veteran Pitcher

The San Francisco Giants made two roster decisions. Ryan Borucki was designated for assignment after giving up at least one run in three straight appearances, pushing his ERA to 4.94 across 23.2 relief innings. Jonah Cox was promoted directly from Double-A Richmond, skipping Triple-A Sacramento entirely, after one of the most eye-catching minor league stretches of the 2026 season. I know there are a lot of reasons to question the some of the front office’s moves this year, but signing a ...

Texas Rangers Sign Former Top Prospect Outfielder

Jarred Kelenic is in Texas now. The Texas Rangers have signed the outfielder to a minor league deal, with Kelenic reporting to Triple-A Round Rock after electing free agency from the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. The White Sox designated him for assignment on May 25 after he batted .226/.305/.321 with one home run and a 33.9 percent strikeout rate across 59 plate appearances in 19 games, a brief big league stint that continued a career-long pattern of promising Triple-A numbers faili...

Pirates Carmen Mlodzinski back with the team and back in the bullpen

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski from the restricted list as he rejoins the team as a relief pitcher on their road trip in Houston. Following the return of Jared Jones from the 60-day injured list, Mlodzinski was informed that he would be removed from the starting pitching rotation. In a post-game locker […]

Taking Wing: Charles McAdoo

In this column, I normally focus on guys who, you know, haven’t actually taken wing yet. But I missed Charles McAdoo after saying I’d feature him, and he really has had an interesting season, so I figured that in spite of 8 PA and a home run with the big club he’d still be an […]

Yankees news: Scoring 13 runs in an inning is a good strategy

MLB.com | Theo DeRosa: There are many ways to win a baseball game. Scoring 13 runs in an inning is certainly one of them; I’m surprised the Yankees don’t try it more often. Jokes aside, their 3rd-inning outburst against the A’s on Sunday was one for the ages, and I mean literally – the last […]

Effectively Wild Episode 2486: Has the Clutch Code Been Cracked?

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Fernando Tatis Jr.’s first home run of the season, injuries to Munetaka Murakami and Craig Kimbrel, a crotch-related suspension precedent, the mystery of Julio Rodriguez’s defense, Roki Sasaki’s surge, the phenomenon of National Anthem standoffs, Carmen Mlodzinski’s brief relief revolt, whether Victor Wembanyama would be a good pitcher, […]

Rangers’ Joc Pederson drops hilarious Jacob deGrom beer shower detail after 100th win

Monday night provided much cause for celebration for the Texas Rangers. Not only did they take an impressive 2-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals to come closer to the .500 mark with a 29-31 record, they also saw Jacob deGrom earn the 100th win of his career. deGrom became just the 14th active player […] The post Rangers’ Joc Pederson drops hilarious Jacob deGrom beer shower detail after 100th win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm predicts World Series win on Jimmy Fallon

Jazz Chisholm Jr. is never shy to be unabashedly himself, on and off the field. This is what’s endeared him to fans of the New York Yankees, MLB’s most successful franchise. Chisholm is not only one of their most productive players, he’s also arguably their most exciting outside of Aaron Judge, as he plays the […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm predicts World Series win on Jimmy Fallon appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts gives props to ‘really good’ Emmet Sheehan despite loss to Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers may be a powerhouse, but that doesn’t mean that they’re a perfect, unbeatable team. On Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks took the first game of their four-game series, 4-1, courtesy of an incredible pitching performance from Eduardo Rodriguez. Rodriguez got into a bit of a pitching duel with Emmet Sheehan and […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts gives props to ‘really good’ Emmet Sheehan despite loss to Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Orioles’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal

Heading into the second day of June, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves in an uncomfortable position. The club entered 2026 expecting to compete for a World Series, but inconsistency has defined the first two months. At 28-32, the Orioles sit 9.5 games behind the division-leading Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East and still need […] The post Orioles’ perfect trade offer for Tigers’ Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Brewers’ Pat Murphy has faith in Brice Turang despite slump

The Milwaukee Brewers are building a bit of a cushion at the top of the NL Central standings, and they were so dominant on Monday night — flashing some world-beating form in a 16-2 win over the San Francisco Giants at home. The Brewers now have a 36-21 record, and that’s despite the downturn in […] The post Why Brewers’ Pat Murphy has faith in Brice Turang despite slump appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rockies 9, Angels 8: Wild ride propels Rockies to comeback win

The stats were bonkers in this one. The Rockies drew 10 walks and added two more free passes through hit by pitches, which should lead to numerous runs. On defense, the Rockies committed four fielding errors, which should result in a loss. When it comes to pitching, Kyle Freeland gave up a grand slam to […]

The Biggest Sporting Upsets and What Bettors Can Learn From Them

Throughout history, the world of sports has been marked by a series of unforgettable upsets that have left both fans and punters stunned. These unexpected victories and defeats hold valuable lessons for everyone, especially those interested in sports betting websites in the Philippines. From football fields to tennis courts, the lesson remains: never underestimate the […] The post The Biggest Sporting Upsets and What Bettors Can Learn From Them appeared first on The Sports Bank .

MLBPA’s Bruce Meyer Comments On League’s First Economic Proposal

Last week provided an early preview of the expected forthcoming offseason lockout. The MLB Players Association made its first collective bargaining proposal to the league on Wednesday. MLB countered with its initial proposal one day later, one that confirmed the longstanding expectation that the league is looking to incorporate a salary cap/floor system in the […]

D-Backs’ Cristian Mena To Undergo Shoulder Surgery

Diamondbacks right-hander Cristian Mena will undergo shoulder surgery, manager Torey Lovullo announced on Monday (link via Jesse Borek of MLB.com). It’ll likely end his 2026 season before it began. Mena will go nearly two full years without making an appearance. He first landed on the injured list last June with a teres major strain that shelved […]

Arman Tsarukyan Shuts Down Charles Oliveira Rumors With Blunt UFC Return Timeline

Arman Tsarukyan has been forced to clear up a rumor that spread across the MMA world almost as quickly as it began. Fans grew convinced over the weekend that the No. 2-ranked lightweight had agreed to fight the BMF champion Charles Oliveira in September at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The speculation exploded after ‘Ahalkalakets’ […] The post Arman Tsarukyan Shuts Down Charles Oliveira Rumors With Blunt UFC Return Timeline appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker happy to be on same side of Jacob deGrom’s 100th win

The Texas Rangers gave manager Skip Schumaker a new perspective on Jacob deGrom’s dominance Monday night. After years of seeing deGrom from the opposing dugout, Schumaker watched him secure his 100th career win for Texas in a 2-1 victory vs. the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. deGrom worked five scoreless innings, allowing four hits […] The post Rangers manager Skip Schumaker happy to be on same side of Jacob deGrom’s 100th win appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Shane Drohan opens up about returning to Brewers’ rotation vs. Giants

For their contest against the San Francisco Giants on Monday evening, the Milwaukee Brewers decided to return Shane Drohan to the starting rotation after a stint in the bullpen. Drohan would see four innings of work, earning five strikeouts with two walks on 68 total pitches while surrendering two runs on four hits; he earned […] The post Shane Drohan opens up about returning to Brewers’ rotation vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Mariners 3, Mets 2 Vampire in Brooklyn: Josh Naylor, 0.22 WPA Englishman in New York: Rob Refsnyder, -0.11 WPA Game thread comment of the day:

Dodgers falter late in low-scoring loss to the D-backs

Experience won out over youth as Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Emmet Sheehan to lead the Diamondbacks to a 4-1 win over the Dodgers. The reigning back-to-back champs rolled into town with the Diamondbacks having scored only three runs in their last two games—and for a team that managed to hit three home runs, the Diamondbacks offense […]

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom proud to secure win 100 for ‘excited’ teammates

The Texas Rangers watched Jacob deGrom reach a major career milestone Monday night, and the moment had significance beyond the box score. The Rangers ace secured his 100th career win in a 2-1 victory vs. the St. Louis Cardinals Monday night. The right-hander delivered five scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking […] The post Rangers ace Jacob deGrom proud to secure win 100 for ‘excited’ teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints .