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The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot. Earlier this week, general manager Dana Brown pushed back hard on the idea of trading Jeremy Peña or Yordan Alvarez. Brown shared more […]
After predicting the American League All-Star roster earlier this week, I will shift my attention to the Senior Circuit, a league that has thus far been defined by young breakout position players and some of the most dominant pitcher performances in recent memory. The rules for the roster are the same: 20 position players, 13* […] The post Predicting the 2026 NL All-Star Roster appeared first on Just Baseball .
The New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season proving they can win despite several glaring weaknesses in their lineup. While the team remains among the best in MLB, there is no denying that offensive production from the…
The day after Hurston Waldrep made his first rehab stint, we now have news that Waldrep will have a partner joining him on his rehab journey. They won’t be in the same level but it’s still truly a sight for sore eyes to see this particular guy getting back into action. The Gwinnett Stripers have […]
The Cubs have lost 2 out of 3 in their last 4 series, including last weekend in Chicago against the San Francisco Giants. By the way, the extra innings game on Sunday Night Baseball wound up being the fourth-largest primetime audience of the MLB season. The Giants didn’t look like one of the worst teams […]
The Monster is returning to Alex Box. Steven Milam has announced that he has withdrawn his name from the 2026 MLB Draft and will be returning to Jay Johnson’s squad in 2027. The news was broken by Blake Ruffino of the AYS Sports Network. Milam has been a centerpiece to LSU’s success since his arrival […]
San Diego Padres stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. have both underperformed so far this year. Machado has especially struggled, as he is currently hitting just .172 to go along with a .579 OPS. Meanwhile, Tatis is hitting .281, but he has only two home runs. Tatis did not hit his first home run […] The post Padres’ Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. receive bold ‘verdicts’ from writer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLB Trade Deadline season is just around the corner. Many teams are going to be attempting to become buyers at the deadline, aiming for a postseason run this summer. Just as we saw in 2025, there should be some teams going all out to win. On the other side, there will be some teams selling […] The post MLB rumors: Reds’ trade candidate could interest Yankees, other contenders appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, why it's time to call up top prospect Kaelen Culpepper, a banged-up Byron Buxton continuing to slug, and Taj Bradley and Zebby Matthews going through similar issues in the rotation.
With an uber fastball and developing secondaries, Tolle could project as an elite pitcher into the future. What has to happen for him to reach his potential?
It’s been a season filled with turmoil for the Boston Red Sox, as they are currently 27-39 and in last place in the AL East. Because of that, the Jarren Duran trade rumors have gotten louder, as the team might sell at the trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “It seemed as though […] The post Red Sox rumors: Jarren Duran trade rumors already heating up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. At times this year, never for more than three days at a time, the Orioles can almost convince […]
We asked, you’ve spoken. This was our initial survey post: June is a huge month for Houston, as they face primarily teams with losing records and need to show they can get back to .500 and legitimately chase a playoff spot. Here is what you said: More optimism than pessimism among readers, but not optimistic […]
Three NBA players have been named to Lithuania’s 15-man roster for the upcoming FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. At a press conference Friday morning, Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas and Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis were announced as part of the team, which will play two games next […]
The Men’s College World Series will begin on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska, at Charles Schwab Field between Troy (38-30) and West Virginia (45-15). This marks the first time the two schools have reached the College World Series. How to Watch…
After a strong start to their series in Baltimore, the Mariners had to settle for a split series after two lackluster efforts on Wednesday and Thursday. That eight-game win streak a week ago is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Seattle’s overall place in the standings. It feels like the team has slipped back […]
Fernando Cruz can certainly frustrate. But far more often of late, Cruz has dazzled with both dominant displays and gritty performances coming out of the bullpen. Perhaps no performance better encapsulates these game-changing abilities than his five-out save in the middle game against the Guardians Tuesday night. He struck out four of the five batters […]
Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens June 27 in Greenville, S.C. kkundahl Fri, 2026-06-12 12:59 Traveling photo exhibition runs at Upcountry History Museum at Furman University through Jan. 24, 2027. Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Pastime and the art of photography came of age almost simultaneously, and baseball has long been a favorite subject of professional and amateur shooters alike. This year at the Upcou...
Each of the worst MLB teams right now has at least one impactful player worth trading at the deadline.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski first caught the attention of Phillies fans when he was named to the 2025 National League All-Star team. The selection was somewhat curious because Miz (Sorry for the nickname usage, but I’m not typing out Misiorowski every time) was a rookie with only five career starts. And it was annoying for […]
The Boston Red Sox should already know the answer to their important dilemma ahead of this year's trade deadline.
Trade season in Major League Baseball is just around the corner. Teams are making minor trades to fill holes, but the real action will start in the coming weeks. The Los Angeles Angels are a team to watch in 2026, with movable talent. Every team in the league wants to take a flyer on Mike […] The post Angels rumors: 2 LA players mentioned as trade candidates, but Mike Trout isn’t included appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago White Sox have options at No. 1. That much has become clear as the top of the 2026 MLB Draft has tightened. In Just Baseball’s latest mock draft, we kept UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky in the top spot for Chicago. Cholowsky remains the safest projection, but this no longer feels like a coronation. […] The post Breaking Down the White Sox’s Options With the No. 1 Pick appeared first on Just Baseball .
The St. Louis Cardinals are playing some good baseball this season, as they’re currently 37-29 and are in second place in the NL Central. They’re getting solid play from several players, and Jordan Walker is the one who has caught the eyes of many. It hasn’t been the easiest road for Walker to get here, […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker gets 100% real on struggles before breakout 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets are within shouting distance of the National League wild card on the second anniversary of their Grimace-induced turnaround. Yet, according to ESPN MLB writer David Schoenfeld, they are toast. Schoenfeld spelled out why the Mets are “really toast” despite the fact they are only 5.5 games out of the final National […] The post ESPN Analyst Gives Mets Fans bad News About Potential 2026 Turnaround appeared first on HEAVY .