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Despite a few scares in the late innings, the Dodgers were in control of this one for the vast majority, taking the lead in the third and holding it all the way into an 8-6 win in yet another high-scoring affair, routine for this series. However, the result takes a backseat to the concerns surrounding […]
Orioles 7, Mariners 5 Cloudless blue sky and sunshine: Julio Rodriguez (0.2 WPA) Thunder, lighting and rain: Bryan Woo (-0.42 WPA)
As a reminder, last weekend, Colorado Rockies president of baseball operations talked with media about where the Colorado Rockies are at this point in the season. On Monday, we ran DePodesta’s comments related to prospects. Tonight, here are his comments on a range of other subjects. Some comments that have been lightly edited for clarity. […]
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk, who has been on the IL since April 5, says he is returning to Toronto to catch on Friday night. The Blue Jays kick off an important three-game weekend series against the rival New York Yankees on Friday at Rogers Centre. The game begins at 7:37 p.m. ET. When […] The post Alejandro Kirk Says He’s Catching for Blue Jays vs. NYY on Friday appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga made his fourth rehab start of his current minor-league assignment on Thursday, working through six innings for Double-A Binghamton against the Somerset Patriots at TD Bank Ballpark in New Jersey. Senga’s outing came after he was originally scheduled to pitch on Tuesday but was scratched due to a […] The post Mets star Kodai Senga’s dominant rehab start will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Over in Arizona, a former Philadelphia Eagles pass rusher won’t get out of the NFL trade block spotlight. Josh Sweat was in attendance for the Arizona Cardinals‘ camp this week, but that hasn’t taken his name out of the rumor mill. The veteran pass rusher is still viewed as a potential trade candidate, and the […] The post Eagles Linked To Pro Bowl Pass Rusher By NFL GM After Minicamp appeared first on HEAVY .
The Toronto Blue Jays left fans wondering when Shane Bieber would return from his MLB Injury. Toronto has rolled without Bieber since May 22. But his rehab stint is firing off the signal he’s ready to return. Bieber is south of the Canadian border in Buffalo, New York. Jon Morosi of MLB.com dropped this update […] The post Shane Bieber’s stellar rehab start suggest MLB return is near appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was well on his way to a third consecutive National League MVP award on June 11 when he left a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an injury. Ohtani left the game with left…
Any time Shohei Ohtani leaves a baseball game early is major news. The two-way star was pinch-hit for in the seventh inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ 8-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The club later announced that Ohtani left due to left knee inflammation. Dodgers Justin Wrobleski left the game with a right hamstring […] The post Dodgers Reveal Shohei Ohtani Injury After Leaving Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .
There hasn’t been a better White Sox debut since Wilson Álvarez kicked off his Chicago career by throwing a no-hitter at Baltimore in 1991, so BreakingT broke out the big art guns with their newest bit of Soxwear: Welcome to the Show, Kid! This design, even by the high BreakingT standards, is outstanding: Braden jogging […]
Well, that’s a troubling sight. Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates abruptly. The team announced shortly after that Ohtani left due to inflammation in his left knee. That’s a troubling development for the defending champions, who could lose their best player for a few games due to this. […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exits Pirates game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The series finale between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox won’t take place on Thursday.Atlanta dropped the first two games of the series and was looking to avoid being swept on Thursday. However, the Braves won’t get a chance as the game has been postponed due to weather, the MLB announced. pic.twitter.com/7HHFlvabWJ — […] The post MLB Makes Braves-White Sox Series Finale Announcement appeared first on HEAVY .
There are plenty of rumors that the St. Louis Cardinals could chase in trade talks. And one guy should be on the market, an insider said. Therefore, here is the Cardinals’ perfect trade offer to the Cubs for Seiya Suzuki. The Cardinals aren’t too far ahead of the Cubs. Heading into Thursday’s slate of games, […] The post Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Angels announced they’ve re-signed Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract. He’s back on the mound for Triple-A Salt Lake tonight against the D-Backs’ affiliate. Walker had opted out of a prior non-roster deal with the Halos on Monday. It’s common for players to re-sign on a new minor league contract after doing so. Testing […]
The Chicago White Sox (36-31) already secured one of their biggest accomplishments in the last five years during their home series against the Atlanta Braves (45-23), as they took the first two games and seized sole possession of first place in the American League Central. The South Siders wanted the sweep, however, and will now […] The post Why Braves-White Sox game was postponed on Thursday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Francisco Giants‘ legendary announcer duo of Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow have some of the greatest moments over the past 33 seasons. Their latest came on Bryce Eldridge’s walk-off grand slam to defeat the Washington Nationals on June 10.The Giants trailed 9-1 going into the bottom of the eighth, but cut the deficit […] The post Giants Broadcast Delivers Another Classic Call During Bryce Eldridge’s Walk-Off Grand Slam appeared first on HEAVY .
The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. Pratto, a 27-year-old left-handed hitter and former Kansas City Royals first-round pick from the 2017 MLB Draft, joins San Diego after beginning the 2026 season in the Texas Rangers system. He was […] The post Padres sign former Royals first-round pick to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The monsoons sweeping the Chicagoland area forced the cancellation of Thursday’s finale between Chicago and Atlanta. The storms were foreboding enough — with winds rippling the on-field tarp — to quickly dash hopes of a very late game start, which would have been the most convenient option given Atlanta is not scheduled to return to […]
Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who is the team doctor for both the L.A. Rams and L.A. Dodgers, is under investigation by Major League Baseball after allegedly supporting the use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs to UFC star Conor McGregor. New York Times reporter Michael S. Schmidt broke the story on Thursday and says that the NFL has yet […]
On Thursday, the Chicago White Sox traded for outfielder Nolan Jones from the Cleveland Guardians. Chicago sent $250 thousand of international bonus pool money to Cleveland for Jones and cash considerations. News: The Guardians announced they have traded Nolan Jones and cash to the White Sox in exchange for $250,000 in international bonus pool money. […] The post Chicago White Sox Make Unusual Trade With Division Rival appeared first on HEAVY .
Welp! The Atlanta Braves will just have to lick their wounds and move on instead of trying to take a chance at potentially salvaging this series in Chicago against the White Sox. Both teams were fortunate enough to play through a window on Wednesday night but they won’t be so lucky here on Thursday night, […]
Looking for a series win on the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest to extend their NL West division lead continued in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The Dodgers sent breakout righty Justin Wrobleski to the mound. Through five innings, Wrobleski kept the Pirates at bay, allowing four earned runs. However, a comebacker from Pirates outfielder […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski exits Pirates game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Baltimore Ravens head coach and current Giants head coach John Harbaugh called "NFL's Biggest Loser" following rash of injuries. The post Former Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh Called NFL’s ‘Biggest Loser’ After OTAs appeared first on HEAVY .
The Guardians announced they’ve traded non-roster outfielder Nolan Jones and cash considerations to the White Sox. Chicago sends a $250K international bonus pool allotment to Cleveland in return. Cleveland outrighted Jones off their 40-man roster at the end of Spring Training. He therefore won’t immediately occupy a roster spot for Chicago. The Sox announced that they’ve […]
After signing a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason, Adolis Garcia was supposed to bring power and defense to the Phillies. Instead, he has struggled to a rough .195 batting average. And now, a sudden injury has made things more complicated for him. Garcia hurt his right shoulder during Wednesday’s 7-4 win against the […] The post Don Mattingly & Phillies Stare at Tough Situation as $10M Star Faces Major Injury Scare appeared first on EssentiallySports .