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We figured this was coming: Also, no surprise, Yariel Rodriguez has cleared waivers and is assigned to Buffalo. Kirk is batting fourth today and Schneider is hitting eighth, playing left field. Heineman could be taken off waivers, if there is anyone who is really hurting at backup catcher, but he is making $1,237,500 this year […]
Kodai Senga is nearing a return to the New York Mets‘ rotation. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza informed reporters, including Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, that Senga will make one more rehab start before getting activated from the injured list. Kodai Senga (back, ulnar nerve discomfort) will make another minor league start before the Mets will consider […] The post Mets Reveal Plan for $75 Million Starter Nearing Return From Injury appeared first on HEAVY .
On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will begin a three-game series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.Most recently, the Atlanta Braves had their game with the Chicago White Sox postponed due to rain.Third baseman Austin Riley was scheduled to bat fifth in the team’s lineup.Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley DecisionAhead of the team’s […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Austin Riley Decision Before Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .
He was a Top-3 prospect for four years running, and one of the young players who would be part of the next core of the St. Louis Cardinals. A slugging infielder who ripped 27 homers in his first full big league season in 2023, in just 119 games. But Nolan Gorman has had a precipitous fall since then, and today, he was optioned back to Triple-A. The #STLCards are promoting infielder Blaze Jordan and optioning Nolan Gorman to AAA, per @dgoold Additionally, they sent RHP Hunter Dobbins to Memphis...
The Red Sox made a surprising lineup move Friday involving slumping catcher Mickey Gasper against the Rangers. The post Red Sox Announce Surprising Mickey Gasper Lineup Move Before Rangers Game appeared first on HEAVY .
For 63 of the Dodgers’ first 69 games this season, Shohei Ohtani was their leadoff hitter. The two-time defending National League MVP was occasionally afforded a day of rest because of his pitching schedule. On June 12, he was not…
Chicago, your mantra for the 2026 season would appear to be “momentum,” but consider this my formal proposal for a more fitting theme: Slow burn. A year-and-a-half removed from the Garrett Crochet trade, the guys that came over from Boston — Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, Braden Montgomery and Wikelman González — embody a slow-burn mindset […]
The Atlanta Braves are opening up a new series against the New York Mets this weekend. Despite losing their last two games, the Braves still have firm control over the NL East, and they will get the chance to prove it further against a divisional foe. Before the Mets series, the Braves announced a string […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Several Roster Moves Before Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .
As the Seattle Mariners approach the July 31st trade deadline, speculation stirs about how they may approach the market. After Jeff Passan’s scheduled appearance on Brock and Salk, co-host Mike Salk wonders if the Mariners stand pat at the deadline. The Mariners have multiple star players out for the time being including Cal Raleigh, Brendan […] The post Seattle Mariners Trade Deadline Could Be Quiet for 1 Key Reason appeared first on HEAVY .
The St. Louis Cardinals are promoting their number 25 prospect, corner infielder Blaze Jordan. The move comes right before a series against the Minnesota Twins. In a corresponding move, Nolan Gorman has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Gorman, 26, is a former first-round pick from the 2018 draft. This season, he’s slashing .194/.279/.318, equaling an OPS+ of […] The post Cardinals Promoting Power-Hitting Infielder, Demoting Gorman Before Twins Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Despite the bullpen meltdown the other day, the Nationals are not making any changes to the active roster. Mitchell Parker and Paxton Schultz are staying around despite their roles in blowing a 9-1 lead. Teams were 1-3,090 when trailing by 8+ runs after 7 innings, but the Giants got that second win. Honestly the lack […]
With the Los Angeles Dodgers starting a series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday night, the team faces some interesting news regarding their head doctor, Neal ElAttrache. As the Dodgers look to capture another World Series championship, this news deals with their head doctor and popular professional fighter Conor McGregor. According to The New […] The post MLB to investigate Dodgers doctor Neal ElAttrache for Conor McGregor PED use appeared first on ClutchPoints .
JUNE 12: The Orioles have granted Pham his release, per Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun. JUNE 11: Veteran outfielder Tommy Pham will exercise an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Orioles tomorrow, reports Josh Tolentino of The Baltimore Sun. He’ll return to free agency if the Orioles don’t add him to […]
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited the team’s 8-6 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday due to left knee inflammation. The Dodgers do not seem to be too concerned about the injury, but is Ohtani playing tonight vs. the Chicago White Sox? Here’s everything we know about Shohei Ohtani’s injury status for tonight’s […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani not in lineup vs. White Sox after suffering knee injury vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday night, the New York Mets will begin a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.Most recently, the Mets won the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Thursday.Mark Vientos did not appear in Thursday’s game.New York Mets Announce Mark Vientos DecisionAhead of the series opener with the Atlanta Braves, […] The post New York Mets Announce Decision on Mark Vientos Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Boston Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy recently made an appearance on WEEI and hinted that the team may end up selling ahead of the MLB trade deadline. It is worth noting that a number of Red Sox players have been mentioned as potential trade candidates. It seems as if Aroldis Chapman may end up getting […] The post Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet makes feelings clear on CEO’s trade deadline comments appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will be at Citi Field for a series with the New York Mets.The Braves are coming off a series where they dropped two straight games to the Chicago White Sox (at Rate Field) in Illinois.ATL Braves Lose 23-Year-Old PitcherAhead of their series with the Mets, the Braves announced a […] The post Atlanta Braves Lose 23-Year-Old Pitcher To Division Rival Ahead Of Mets Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The Tigers have selected righty reliever Jacob Waguespack onto the MLB roster and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment, the team announced. They have also activated reliever Kenley Jansen from the 10-day injured list, added the just-claimed James Outman to their active roster and optioned righty Brenan Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo. Waguespack is also a new acquisition. Detroit […]
The Cincinnati Reds took a huge leap forward in 2025 under veteran Manager Terry Francona, and with such a young team, the future is looking very bright. While they’re just three games under .500 at 32-35, the team are sitting in last place in baseball’s most competitive division the NL Central, and as a result, […] The post Cincinnati Reds Provide Encouraging Update On Star Elly De La Cruz appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays made a series of moves recently, with one of them being activating Alejandro Kirk from the 6-day injured list, according to the team’s account. “C Alejandro Kirk reinstated from the 60-day IL and will be active tonight,” the Blue Jays wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Kirk hasn’t played most of the […] The post Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk activated amid bevy of injured list moves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phillies announced Adolis García would hit the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear and that Gabriel Rincones Jr. would be called up from AAA. Adolis García has not panned out as a one-year deal, hitting just .195 with a .599 OPS overall. Even with fantastic right field defense, he has graded […]
Remember when I said earlier today that Drake Baldwin would be joining Hurston Waldrep on their rehab journey, just at different levels? Well, as it turns out, Waldrep will in fact be joining Baldwin at the Triple-A level — just not on rehab. Just a few minutes ago, the Braves announced that Waldrep had been […]
The Cardinals have optioned slumping third baseman Nolan Gorman to Triple-A Memphis and selected the contract of corner infielder Blaze Jordan, as first reported by Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jordan’s first game for St. Louis will be his MLB debut. Injured infielder Ramón Urías has moved to the 60-day IL to make […]
With Ronald Acuña Jr. back on the injured list, the Braves are back in the market for a leadoff hitter for at least the next handful of days. After Michael Harris II (0-for-5, three strikeouts) didn’t handle the role well Wednesday at the White Sox, Atlanta will give Mauricio Dubon a chance to top the […]
Good afternoon everyone, it’s time to dive back into the mailbag and answer some of your questions. Remember to send in your questions for our weekly call by e-mail to pinstripealleyblog [at] gmail [dot] com. BetweenThePinstripes asks: Can the Yankees pry Mason Miller away from the Padres? If so, how? Realistically, no. The Athletics pried away […]