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When Chip Hale parted ways with Toby DeMello following the 2026 season it meant Arizona was in need of both a hitting coach and someone to work with the Wildcats’ catchers. Jack Meggs was hired last week to handle the hitting part, and another Saint Mary’s assistant will be joining him in Tucson. D1Baseball’s Shotgun […]
Let’s get this straight and get rid of the most stupid part of this whole story even before we get started: Jalen Brunson is not why the NBA Finals are now a series. Brunson surely is not a problem—any problem—for the Knicks, no matter how you look at it, let alone after a run that […]
It was always clear, from the time the Cubs acquired Ben Brown from the Phillies in 2022 for David Robertson, that he had talent. He’d dominate at a Cubs minor league affiliate, get called up and have some great outings, but then occasionally get hit hard. That was especially true in 2025, when Brown made […]
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Tyler Bell scouting report. The 2026 is about a month away — the first round kicks off on July 11, 2026 — so its time to start offering capsule looks at players the Texas Rangers could select with their top picks. The Rangers’ first round pick is at #16, their second […]
The Houston Astros are reportedly making two roster moves on Tuesday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Source: Astros OF Lamonte Wade Jr. will be placed on the 10-day IL today (right hamstring strain) and OF Joey Loperfido will be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the club tonight. It will be Loperfido’s […] The post Astros make intriguing roster move after placing outfielder on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ahead of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks inked Corbin Burnes to a six-year, $210 million deal that helped establish one of the best rotations in baseball. Well, at least on paper. Burnes was the ace, with Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Brandon Pfaadt, and Eduardo Rodriguez rounding out a rotation that mixed stars with proven […] The post Zac Gallen Continues To Trend in the Wrong Direction appeared first on Just Baseball .
Hey young blood, doesn't it feel like our time is running out? / I'm gonna change you like a remix / Then I'll raise you like a phoenix The post Deep League Landscape ’26: Week 11 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
When Gavin Fien was drafted by the Rangers 12th overall, he was listed as a shortstop. However, most evaluators expected him to slide over to third base. When the Nats traded for Fien in the MacKenzie Gore trade, fans envisioned a third baseman of the future. There has been a plot twist though. Gavin Fien […]
The Yankees are still the Cleveland Guardians' October nightmare
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The Dodgers’ pitching magic is catching ... The post Pitching Category Helpers ’26: Week 12 appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
The New York Yankees are looking for wins since Aaron Judge is out with an injury. New York got one on Monday in a thrilling 7-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in extra innings. Yankees slugger Cody Bellinger spoke out about the win. “That took the whole squad there. Well-battled, and the bullpen did a […] The post Yankees’ Cody Bellinger makes feelings extremely clear on thrilling win vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After growing into one of the biggest names in national sports radio, Maggie Gray is turning her attention to podcasting. Gray announced the news this week ahead of a planned move to All City Network, where she will launch a new podcast called A Must Win Game, publishing twice per week. The new show will join…
I don't see the Nats as a .500 team on talent. BUT here they are. Which begs the question for me - maybe this is a season where this level of talent gets you to .500. And there are seasons where .500 ish can get you to the playoffs. Does this seem like a good fit for 2026? Currently the Nats are a game out of the Wild Card, behind two teams and slightly ahead of... well most of the NL. What do the adjusted standings (trying to take luck out of what happened so far) tell us? Y...
Today’s iteration of our birthday series brings us to an unusual spot relative to some of the entries thus far. With limited options of players born on June 9th, we instead will be celebrating and looking back on Bill Virdon, a solid player, but a man who made his mark on the Yankees in a […]
The New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians by a final score of 7-5 on Monday night. In a potential postseason preview, New York earned the win in extra innings. Cody Bellinger came through with a clutch 10th inning RBI hit, something that led to a reaction from manager Aaron Boone after the ball game. […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone drops Cody Bellinger truth bomb after clutch moment vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Harbaugh was hired to be New York's new head coach this offseason The post Giants Star Brian Burns Sends ‘Optimistic’ Message on Start of John Harbaugh Era appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Red Sox dropped a 3-1 decision to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday in the series opener, but one moment stood out amid the loss. Marcelo Mayer hit a solo home run in the third inning to tie the game, Boston’s only run of the night.It was the kind of swing the Red […] The post Red Sox Get Encouraging Marcelo Mayer Update After Rays Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
The veteran left fielder is hitting the ball hard, in the air, and to the pull side. Where are the homers?
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The Boston Red Sox enter MLB games today with the seventh-worst record in baseball with chants at Fenway Park for […]
Vincent Perozo Week: 5 G, 20 AB, .450/.450/.900, 9 H, 3 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 0 BB, 4 K, 0/0 SB (Double-A) 2026 Season: 18 G, 62 AB, .258/.333/.355, 16 H, 0 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 5 BB, 13 K, 1/1 SB, .298 BABIP (High-A) / 18 G, 63 AB, .270/.309/.524, 17 H, […]
On April 26, the Phillies lost to the Atlanta Braves, 6-2. The lonely two runs scored by the team were thanks to a home run by Kyle Schwarber, but it felt like an exercise in futility. Aaron Nola had given up six runs in the initial two innings of the game, a game that was […]
Season Record: 32-33 Week Record: 4-2 Series Record: 10–10, 1 split GAME 60: 2-1 Win @ St Louis Cardinals GAME 61: 7-4 Win @ St Louis Cardinals GAME 62: 3-5 Loss @ St Louis Cardinals GAME 63: 3-2 Win vs Cleveland Guardians GAME 64: 0-6 Loss vs Cleveland Guardians GAME 65: 10-0 Win vs Cleveland Guardians The Rangers […]
It might be a good move for the St. Louis Cardinals to go after pitching to improve their playoff chances. And a recent sweep has them thinking big. But a big offensive deal might be best, and here is the Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for the Nationals’ CJ Abrams. Heading into Tuesday’s slate of games, […] The post Cardinals’ perfect trade offer for Nationals’ CJ Abrams appeared first on ClutchPoints .