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In his MLB debut Friday night, former K-State baseball All-American and first-round draft pick Kaelen Culpepper homered for his first Major League hit, sparking the Minnesota Twins to an 8-6 road victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in front of 42,118 fans at American Family Field.
As was reported last night, the White Sox have called up pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal to their 26-man roster, while southpaw Noah Schultz and right-hander David Sandlin were optioned to Triple-A. The final corresponding move was right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez being designated for assignment, as a 40-man roster spot also had to be […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Arizona Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s hard to argue that the 2026 trade deadline was anything other than underwhelming for […]
Francisco Lindor and Mason Miller headline a stacked list of potential MLB offseason trade candidates.
The Detroit Red Wings are determined to hit the nail on the head in their general manager search, and Chris Ilitch may be considering a familiar face from the MLB's Detroit Tigers. While the Detroit Red Wings have reportedly set a key condition for Dylan Larkin’s trade , their search for Steve Yzerman’s replacement is still ongoing. In fact, it’s the top priority heading into the NHL season. Amid speculation over who could succeed Yzerman, a report suggests Red Wings owner Chris Ilitch could...
Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu will not start Saturday’s game versus the Athletics.
The Athletics have lost nine straight after getting blown out 13-1 by the Boston Red Sox in last night’s series opener. At 45-71, the A’s are tied for the worst record in the league. It wasn’t long ago that the team was sitting at .500, highlighting just how swift and extreme this collapse has been. […]
The Houston Astros did not have the most eventful trade deadline, aside from getting Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays, but they aren't finished trying to make moves just yet, according to the latest report. They're still looking to add a right-handed hitting outfielder. And three targets are out there for them. Astros actively trying to add right-handed OF, per @Chandler_Rome . They're interested in Rob Refsnyder and Austin Hays; Jorge Soler could also be a fit. pic.twitter.com/...
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler slammed the Toronto Blue Jays for repeatedly attempting to call him out for apparently stepping off the rubber during his wind-up.
There may not be a harder award race to pick in sports than MLB Rookie of the Year Awards. Unlike in the NBA or NFL, where the top draft picks enter the league right away, and the best of the best typically are known from their first game, picking a rookie to win in the […] The post NL & AL Rookie of the Year Odds 2026: Who’s MLB’s Next Young Star? (Aug 8) appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Houston Astros have climbed from 11 games below .500 to 60–57, winning 13 of their last 16 to take a 1.5-game lead in the AL West. The Astros’ 2026 turnaround is real, but a minus-22 run differential underscores how fragile that advantage remains. Houston addressed center field by acquiring Daulton Varsho from the Toronto […] The post 2 roster moves Astros must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Set the clock back seven or eight years and this is the premier game of the weekend. Neither Gerrit Cole nor Chris Sale are fully the Cy Youngs they used to be, and yet they’re both still quite good in 2026. After a nailbiter of a win yesterday, Cole will look to give the Yankees […]
The advanced metrics are starting to give the Blue Jays’ Dylan Cease a significant Cy Young advantage over the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler.
The New York Yankees provided an update on designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton during their current series against the Atlanta Braves.
The Phillies’ trade deadline addition of Luis Arraez has forced the team to reconfigure their entire defense, arguably into a less-than-ideal arrangement. With Arraez taking over at his preferred position of second base, Bryson Stott has been moved off his strongest position to third base, where he is less tested. This bumps third baseman Alec […]
With the New York Yankees currently battling the Atlanta Braves this weekend, the team also puts notice on the 78th Old-Timers’ Day on Saturday. Though fans look forward to the Yankees’ playoff push as the season winds down, they are also taking in the message sent by former player Tommy John. If that name sounds […] The post Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John shares emotional message as he deals with health issues appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Qualification for the 2026 Little League World Series continued Saturday with games in nine different regions across the United States and Canada.
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The New York Yankees have played solid baseball this season, despite some of the injuries that they’ve dealt with. One of those injuries was to Giancarlo Stanton, who has been out since April after dealing with a right calf strain. He’s still on the injured list, but the good news is that he’s making progress […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone shares latest Giancarlo Stanton injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giancarlo Stanton jogged in the outfield and began introductory base work, giving the Yankees a meaningful sign in his calf recovery.
The trade deadline has come and gone, and we’ve had some time to reflect on the week. The Rockies made four total moves — three on Monday — and overall, the majority of the community gave the Rockies a passing grade for their moves. 81% of voters gave the Rockies a “good or satisfactory grade” […]
Former Yankees pitcher Tommy John was not present for the team’s annual “Old Timers’ Day” game at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 8. The team shared the sad reason why. The Yankees posted a letter from John to their social…
Josh Harrison's impact in Pittsburgh will never be forgotten.
Will Klein was placed on the Dodgers’ 15-day injured list on August 1 due to what was initially described as right elbow discomfort. However, The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya reports that an MRI revealed that Klein is dealing with bone chips in his throwing elbow, and it hasn’t yet been decided if surgery could be required. […]
On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees continue their three-game set with game two, which takes place in the iconic Yankee Stadium. This exciting MLB showdown will air on BravesVision, YES Network, and MLB.TV, all of which…
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