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Remember when the Brewers were swept by the San Diego Padres, and it felt like everyone on the team was injured and the season was falling apart? Well, it’s been over two weeks since that moment, and the Brewers enter today’s three-game series with the Rangers having won four straight series with the offense humming. […]
Manager Dan Wilson told reporters Friday afternoon that the Seattle Mariners are moving RHP Bryce Miller to the bullpen. Wilson referred to the decision as a “not a permanent thing” per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, with Seattle viewing Miller as a starter long-term, but it seems likely to stick for the final month of the […]
The New York Giants and John Harbaugh have to find their ideal number for the WR room. The New York Giants are approaching the roster deadline with one of the most competitive battles taking place in their wide receiver room. With several players fighting for limited spots, John Harbaugh has now revealed what his ideal number of receivers would be if roster limitations were not an issue. The Giants have several established names competing for their final spots, including Odell Beckham J...
This week’s Mailbag gets into the Cardinals’ third base outlook, Jackson Chourio‘s ceiling and Cade Cavalli‘s breakout. (Note that questions are lightly edited for clarity and brevity.) Let’s get into it! Mark asks: Third base hasn’t been a good position for the Cardinals this year. Options within the organization are limited, other than perhaps Jesus […]
The league has stood idly by while teams have preyed on 12- and 13-year-old kids. Hopefully the latest horror story is the last straw.
Which player from this era of Phillies baseball has the highest potential as an announcer post-career? Play-by-play announcer Tom McCarthy […]
An interesting stat was posted on Twitter(X) Thursday morning, involving Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and home run production in certain situations. Thomas Nestico of TJStats posted proportions of home runs hit in “higher leverage” situations across baseball. This is based on what FanGraphs considers medium and high leverage, combined. Per the stat, Happ’s proportion of [...] The post A surprising stat for Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ appeared first on ChiCitySports .
The New York Mets are on the verge of missing the Wild Card, and interim manager Andy Green addressed whether he wants the full-time job. Following a disappointing season for New York Mets fans, speculation is building over who will take over the club’s open managerial position. Although Andy Green has served as interim manager, he offered a definitive statement regarding his interest in taking the job on a full-time basis. “The family consideration is real,” Green said. “We’re all tryi...
Kevin McGonigle was a consensus top-five prospect entering the 2026 season. Most sources considered him the most promising minor leaguer in any American League organization. When it became clear that he would break the Tigers’ roster out of spring training, his chances of winning the AL Rookie of the Year Award shot up. McGonigle’s early […]
By GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor LSU’s last men’s Final Four basketball coach is moving closer to the game he has always loved. John Brady, who took the Tigers to the 2006 Final Four and [...] The post LSU Hall Of Fame Coach John Brady Leaving LSU Radio To Become LSU-NO Basketball Advisor appeared first on TigerRag.com .
The New York Giants are set to play against the New York Jets in their preseason finale, and many want to know if Jaxson Dart will make an appearance. It looks like they’ve made their decision, and fans will have to wait until Week 1 to see the second-year player, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. […] The post Giants make final decision on playing Jaxson Dart vs. Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cincinnati Reds have shown flashes of promise throughout the 2020s, but in the midst of what is trending to be a last-place campaign, it has become painfully obvious that this organization is far from solving the root of its problem. Although the front office has identified a few franchise pillars, it has mismanaged and […] The post Reds lose Ke’Bryan Hayes to injured list during Cubs series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
"If an American player did that, he would be shunned," Heath Bell said. "Everybody would hate him"
Two Braves right-handers will undergo elbow surgery, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is undergoing surgery for the same elbow fracture he dealt with last year while Hurston Waldrep will have Tommy John surgery. The Atlanta rotation has taken a number of blows already this year and this news provides two more hits. […]
The real reason why experts are skeptical about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning his third-straight MVP.
Texas Rangers lineup for August 28, 2026 against the Milwaukee Brewers: starting pitchers are Cody Bradford for the Rangers and Logan Henderson for the Brewers. Texas plays three games in Milwaukee. I am hoping there will be no cars breaking down on the field. The lineup: Pederson — DH Seager — SS Langford — LF […]
The Mets have called up right-handed pitcher Chris Devenski from Triple-A Syracuse and optioned fellow right-handed pitcher Xzavion Curry to Syracuse. And to make room for Devenski, the team transferred Jorge Polanco to the 60-day injured list, as the veteran recently underwent season-ending surgery on his ankle. Devenski has made just three appearances in the […]
After nearly 20 seasons of struggles, the Carolina Hurricanes' patience paid off with a Stanley Cup. The Hurricanes' championship is an inspiration for teams in similar circumstances. Which franchise will be the next to benefit from roster loyalty?
Major League Baseball has proposed a new three-week free-agent signing period as part of its revamped offseason calendar. Per reports by Jeff Passan of ESPN and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the new proposal looks to create an offseason agenda similar to the NFL and NBA. Free agency proposal MLB proposes free agency would begin on […]
Brothers Matt and Mike LaFleur will stand on opposite sidelines when the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals meet in an unusual family matchup to close the preseason. How to Watch Cardinals vs Packers Mike LaFleur is preparing for his…
Much buzz has been made about Najee Harris joining the New York Giants and he will see snaps against the New York Jets in preseason. Since Najee Harris was signed by the New York Giants , plenty of talks surrounding the running back room have happened. Given that the 53-man roster cuts are coming, the fact that the former Steeler plays vs. the New York Jets is very telling. Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN , Najee Harris will play against the Jets , making this his first game since tearing his...
Max Fried hasn’t been on the mound for the past few weeks as he’s been dealing with a bone bruise in his left elbow. The injury was never considered serious, and based on Aaron Boone’s comments on Friday, New York Yankees fans can expect Fried to return soon. Reports indicate that the 32-year-old left-hander will […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone makes huge Max Fried announcement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Minnesota Twins starter Simeon Woods Richardson has been DFA'd by the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Atlanta Braves continue to lead the National League East. Chris Sale just clinched a series sweep for the Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a dominant shutout performance, as Atlanta earned a 1-0 victory on Wednesday. However, the Braves received a couple of unfortunate injury updates on Thursday, via Mark Bowman of MLB.com. […] The post 2 Braves pitchers set to undergo surgery, Spencer Strider’s outlook remains uncertain appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull made a move outside the WNBA this week, trading the hardwood for the baseball diamond during a special appearance at Victory Field. Hull joined fans at the Indianapolis Indians game, where she took part in the festivities and delivered the ceremonial first pitch. The appearance gave the Fever guard an [...] The post Indiana Fever star Lexie Hull makes move outside WNBA appeared first on ChiCitySports .
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