RosterResource Chat – 6/25/26
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
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Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their winning ways with a narrow road win over the Minnesota Twins. Star Shohei Ohtani was on the mound at pitcher for the Dodgers in this game, and a controversial moment occurred during the second inning when he appeared to have a disagreement with catcher Dalton Rushing about […] The post Dalton Rushing’s comments after drama, brutal performance for Dodgers draw mixed reactions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Remember when, back in March, the Carolina Hurricanes were being linked to Vincent Trocheck as a potential NHL trade deadline blockbuster? Well, the New York Rangers decided to stay pat and keep Trocheck, but a lot has changed since that trade deadline period during the regular season, including the Hurricanes becoming Stanley Cup victors. Now, […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Connected to Rangers’ $39 Million Forward in Latest Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers are two teams that are headed in opposite directions. These two teams met in the 2018 World Series, with Boston winning in five games. However, the Dodgers have the best record in Major League Baseball while the Red Sox have the worst record in the American League.The […] The post Dodgers Named Potential Trade Fit for $13 Million Red Sox Closer appeared first on HEAVY .
The injury bug has hit the Los Angeles Dodgers pretty hard lately. Included in the mix is a standout outfielder. Outside help may be needed, and here are three sneaky 2026 MLB trade deadline targets for the Dodgers to chase. There’s no reason for the Dodgers to panic. They still clearly have baseball’s best roster. […] The post 3 sneaky Dodgers’ 2026 MLB trade deadline targets to chase appeared first on ClutchPoints .
#Shortstops: Bobbleheads and Beyond kkundahl Thu, 2026-06-25 13:30 Ichiro’s ascendant career proved Japanese players could make a name for themselves both on the field and in the global marketplace. Anna Thomas Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 12:00pm On Oct. 1, 2004, an entire stadium waited to see if Ichiro Suzuki would break the 84-year-old Major League Baseball record for hits in a single season. “Ichiro! 257” banners fluttered in the stands. Family members of then-recor...
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is currently dealing with groin tightness. Injuries have been a concern for Holliday this season. Overall, the Orioles have dealt with a plethora of injuries throughout the season. Holliday, though, could return soon. According to MLB.com, Holliday could “potentially” return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Nationals. Holliday, […] The post Jackson Holliday injury update is crucial for Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays made a big announcement regarding John Schneider before they started their series against the Texas Rangers. The post MLB Makes Special John Schneider Decision Before Blue Jays-Rangers Clash appeared first on HEAVY .
A former Red Sox pitcher pushed back after a sports medicine physician ripped Boston's handling of Roman Anthony's lingering hand injury. The post Ex-Red Sox Pitcher Fires Back After Doctor Rips Roman Anthony Injury Handling appeared first on HEAVY .
Larry Fitzgerald is less than two months away from forever being enshrined in NFL history. On August 8th, he will join four other legendary NFL players in Canton for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and it’s hard to find many players more worthy of this honor. Fitzgerald played 17 seasons in the NFL, […] The post The Moments That Defined Larry Fitzgerald’s Legendary Career appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The New York Mets are moving into a reset after a dramatic sequence of roster decisions reshaped a rotation that has struggled to hold the season together. Thursday’s changes came with the Mets sitting with a record of 34-46 and preparing to host the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field. The Mets will try to snap […] The post How Mets will address rotation after David Peterson trade, Kodai Senga demotion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
From Steve Kornacki: Paul Goldschmidt set the tone with a pair of solo homers off Tarik Skubal, and The post Yankees.com: How does Goldy (2 HRs) keep dominating Skubal? ‘I have no idea’ appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
With both Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown sidelined this week, the Cubs acquired struggling lefty David Peterson from the Mets.
The A’s announced on Thursday morning that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof will head to the injured list due to the hand injury he suffered on Tuesday night, with Alika Williams coming up to take his place: The team evidently felt that Gelof’s hand injury was too severe to avoid a stint on the IL. Luckily there […]
Pitchers have adopted a questionable approach against Yordan Alvarez, who is simply obliterating baseballs like we've never seen. What explains all this carnage?
Manchester United are now in their Michael Carrick era, and during his playing days, he was a classic defensive/holding midfielder, in the purest sense. So the new United manager will naturally want to make sure the middle of the park is as strong as possible this season. Casemiro is now gone, with Inter Miami in […] The post Manchester United Transfer Talk: Mateus Fernandes, Angus Gunn appeared first on The Sports Bank .
The relationship between NFL WR Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers appears to be deteriorating even further. What began as a contract dispute has evolved into an increasingly public feud, and Aiyuk’s latest social media activity is only adding…
FLUSHING, N.Y. — You sit in the upper decks of that baseball park in Queens where you have spent so many nights both dismal and beautiful, and you stare out at the New York City sky. Everyone around you is booing. This is a good moment to wonder what you are doing there. You were raised by a Cardinals fan. You could have been happy, or at least middlingly happy, or at least self-satisfied in the way that Cardinals fans seem to be. You could also have followed your brother, abandoned all se...
Ricky Tiedemann’s return to the mound will need to wait. The 23-year-old pitching prospect was scratched Tuesday from his scheduled start with Single A-Dunedin, a concerning update for the Toronto Blue Jays former top prospect. According to Blue Jays manager John Schneider, Tiedemann’s absence was due to a sore neck. The team has yet to […] The post Blue Jays Give Concerning Update on Top Pitching Prospect appeared first on HEAVY .
Looking to put the exclamation point on a sweep of the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers led 3-1 in the top of the seventh inning when Jake Bauers stepped to the plate with runners on the corners. As he has all season, Bauers put together a quality plate […] The post The Milwaukee Brewers’ Best Player Is Their First Base Platoon appeared first on Just Baseball .
In case you missed it, the Chicago Cubs traded for New York Mets starter David Peterson in the immediate aftermath of Chicago embarrassing the Mets in two games on Wednesday. Well, to open up room on the roster, the Cubs had to cut ties with another player, and that verdict is in. Cubs Designate Yosver […] The post Chicago Cubs Cut 2-Year MLB Player in Favor of David Peterson appeared first on HEAVY .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Cubs fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Earlier this week, I asked you what the Cubs’ biggest need is right now: Starting pitching, relief pitching or […]
Monday night saw the conclusion of the 2026 North Carolina Tar Heels baseball season. While Carolina made it to the very last game possible, it ended in sadness. A defeat to Oklahoma in Game 3 of the College World Series championship series left the Heels a victory short of the program’s first ever national championship. […]
If there is one thing New Yorkers love more than anything, it is a good headline. From the front page to the back of the tabloids, to the names lit up in the marquee lights that inspire the city that never sleeps. In a place that is never starved for things to do or people […]
We won’t get the results until they are announced on MLB Network on Thursday night at 5:00 p.m. ET, but the first phase of All-Star voting wrapped up at noon today. The leading vote getter from each league will earn a spot in the starting lineup. Currently that is Shohei Ohtani, who had a significant […]