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In the wake of the latest round of collective bargaining negotiations between MLB owners and the union, Freddie Freeman had some strong comments against the proposed changes from the league.
The Atlanta Braves are in an interesting spot as the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches in early August. Atlanta has had a phenomenal season to this point, but they are expected to be engaged in trade discussions and rumors as reports and candidates continue to materialize. After their recent trade for catcher Joey Bart, it’s […] The post Braves-Padres Trade Pitch Sends $73 Million All-Star Player to San Diego appeared first on HEAVY .
On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.They are coming off a 3-2 win on Friday night.Ha-Seong Kim did not play in the game.Braves Star Kim Gets Brutally Honest MessageWhile the Braves are one of the elite teams in baseball, Kim has been a huge disappointment.Mark […] The post Atlanta Braves Star Ha-Seong Kim Gets Brutally Honest Message appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Yankees have been playing without catcher Austin Wells since early June.Fortunately, he is nearing a return to the Yankees’ lineup.According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com (via X), manager Aaron Boone announced that Wells will likely return to New York’s lineup tomorrow. Austin Wells will likely return to the Yankees lineup tomorrow, Aaron […] The post New York Yankees Provide Major Update on Austin Wells’ Injury Status appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Yankees have always seemed to have some good young players coming through their organization, and in 2026, things are absolutely no different, as they’ve seen several key pieces of the future established as full-time big leaguers. With the likes of Spencer Jones, George Lombard Jr. and others coming through, the future remains […] The post New York Yankees Star Cam Schlittler off to a Historic Start to his MLB Career appeared first on HEAVY .
If Drake Baldwin has not been able to be behind the plate for the Atlanta Braves, there has been a lot of roster shuffle on who has seen at-bats from the catcher spot in the Braves order.With Sean Murphy still on the Injured List, Atlanta has had to go with a combination of Sandy Leon, […] The post Recently Traded Atlanta Braves Player Excelling with New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia Phillies came into 2026 with championship aspirations, but a thin rotation has revealed a critical vulnerability. Philadelphia’s path back to the World Series runs directly through a trade deadline upgrade. Minnesota’s Joe Ryan, arguably the best cost-controlled starter available, checks every box the Phillies need. The Twins are widely expected to shop Ryan […] The post Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Boston’s fire sale is already being whispered about across the league, and Philadelphia should be the loudest voice on the other end of the phone. The Red Sox entered 2026 with postseason dreams and exit the first half sitting 30-43, firmly planted at the bottom of the AL East, a team the Boston Globe is […] The post Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Red Sox’s Sonny Gray appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pirates carry an even 38-38 record into today’s game with the Rockies, and Pittsburgh sits two games out of a wild card slot in the crowded NL playoff race. Since the Buccos haven’t had a winning season since 2018 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2015, the team is looking to end both droughts […]
The Kansas City Royals produced one of the season’s best defensive plays Friday night, with Tyler Tolbert and Michael Massey right in the middle of it. Their remarkable eighth-inning sequence helped preserve a 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals at Kauffman Stadium. The play unfolded with Kansas City holding a slim lead and the […] The post Royals’ Tyler Tolbert, Michael Massey connect for unreal out vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will be back in the Bronx to host the Cincinnati Reds.They won Friday’s game by a score of 5-0.Anthony Volpe (who batted 7th) had two hits, one walk, one RBI and one run.New York Yankees Make Anthony Volpe ChangeFor Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.Via […] The post New York Yankees Make Anthony Volpe Change During Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Rich Eisen’s This Was SportsCenter podcast series has been a great opportunity to relive some of the most iconic moments from ESPN’s flagship show’s past. The latest episode, featuring longtime ESPN and SportsCenter host Linda Cohn, provided plenty of those. But not all of those iconic moments felt positive in the moment. Before she became a staple…
After the first real rough patch of play from Atlanta this season, the Braves did well to beat Jacob Misiorowski in the midst of a truly legendary run of pitching and the Brewers in game 1 of a home series against a rival at the top of the NL. Doing so with Martin Perez on […]
Kendrys Morales, Yankees legend. Okay, that is a stretch for a player who appeared in only 19 games for the franchise, a number only slightly larger than the group that accompanied him when he escaped Cuba. However, the second part of that sentence is what makes his story legendary. Like many of his fellow countrymen […]
Earlier this week, we asked you a question about who should be the Phillies’ third All-Star, assuming that both Cristopher Sanchez and Kyle Schwarber are locks to make you. You responded: Marsh has had an outstanding season, hitting .323/.357/.500 through Wednesday’s games. Having been platooned for most of his tenure in Philadelphia, Marsh has enjoyed […]
The opposition to a handful of San Francisco Giants players for celebrating Pride Night last Friday escalated further. While MLB had already warned them for putting personalized writings on their official game-day caps, the U.S. Department of Justice has now taken note and opened an investigation into employee discrimination. Giants players Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, […] The post MLB Faces Federal Investigation as Giants’ Pride Night Controversy Continues to Escalate appeared first on Essent...
The Atlanta Braves could soon get some more pitching help for their bullpen.Atlanta has the best record in baseball, but the Braves could still use some more arms for the home stretch and the playoffs. And, the Braves could get an impact left-hander back in the mix, as the team announced veteran left-hander Danny Young […] The post Braves Make Roster Move Involving 4-Year MLB Veteran Amid Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their second child on Saturday.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not anticipating a high pitched squeal of “Julio Rodriguez drops the ball!!!!” and a reprise of the most magical season since Billy Martin rode his starting pitchers 14 innings. There is only one 2012 season and 2026 is unlikely to match it in any way, shape, or form. But the […]
On Saturday afternoon, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Cincinnati Reds (at home) in the Bronx.They are coming off a 5-0 victory on Friday night.Jazz Chisholm Jr. (who batted 5th) finished with one home run, one walk, two runs and one stolen base.New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. ChangeFor Saturday’s […] The post New York Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. Surprising Change During Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY .
LSU head coach Lane Kiffin has issued a response to recent social media comments by former Tigers legend,Tyrann Mathieu. The former NFL safety, who had a storied career in Baton Rouge, is better known as “The Honey Badger”. “Can I return back to college football?” Mathieu asked via X. “I only played 2 seasons, should have 2 […] The post Lane Kiffin Responds To LSU Legend’s Call To Return To Baton Rouge appeared first on HEAVY .
Diamondbacks News Carroll, Bullpen Pull Snakes Through Emotionally Taxing DayFirst, the Diamondbacks learned that they have lost Ryne Nelson for the remainder of the season. Then, in-between the first and second innings, they lost Michael Soroka to injury. Then, in the eighth inning, Jordan Lawlar left the game with a tight hamstring and will now […]
Another day of minor league baseball is in the books. See the results below. Check out the previous day’s recap here. AAA: Sugar Land Space Cowboys (31-41) lost 9-3 (BOX SCORE) Hendrickson started for Sugar Land but had some trouble allowing 7 runs, 5 earned, over 4.2 innings. The offense got on the board scoring 2 […]
The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in a familiar summer position, a legitimate World Series contender with a rotation that needs reinforcement. With Andrew Painter struggling in his debut season and the front office actively monitoring the starting pitching market heading toward the August 3 deadline, the Phillies’ brass has every reason to pick up the […] The post Phillies’ perfect trade offer for Mets’ Freddy Peralta appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers won a spirited comeback affair last night after falling behind 5-0 in the first inning. Evan Grant writes about Texas bailing Jacob deGrom out on his birthday. Shawn McFarland says the Rangers answered the challenge presented to them by Skip Schumaker earlier in the afternoon. Elsewhere the Rangers added Jarred […]