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Right-hander Kyle Nicolas has been traded from the Reds to the Orioles, per announcements from both clubs. The Reds, who designated him for assignment a few days ago, receive cash considerations in return. Baltimore has optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. To open a 40-man roster spot, right-hander Eduarniel Núñez has been designated for assignment. It’s […]
There are a couple of things working in the favor of the Milwaukee Brewers, including a jump in production from Kyle Harrison. Also, they have a couple of star prospects ready for their MLB shot. And those are a couple of reasons the Brewers will trade for Taik Skubal instead of the Dodgers. Now, we […] The post Why Brewers will trade for Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The injury situation surrounding New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge appears to be getting more concerning by the day. What initially sounded like a relatively minor issue has evolved into something far more alarming. Over the past week, the diagnosis…
Pitcher Kyle Whitten quite nearly turned into one of the more improbable success stories in the Tampa Bay Rays’ history of player development. Undrafted out of the University of Virginia in 2021, Whitten rose the minor league ranks over the…
Striker Pence, who was the top high school prospect for 2028, will be bringing his triple-digit fastball to the 2027 MLB draft class. The post Striker Pence, 101 MPH Flamethrower, Reclassifies From 2028 To 2027 MLB Draft Class appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Cleveland Pitching Factory continues to impress. For those who may not be aware, the Cleveland Guardians are known as one of the best teams in MLB when it comes to developing pitchers. So, what’s their secret? Star closer Cade Smith recently commented on the subject during an interview with MLB Network. “I think the […] The post Cade Smith reveals how Guardians keep turning pitchers into stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mauricio Dubón just continues to get the job done for the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026 in any way that they’ve asked of him. Whether it’s through his versatility in the field or increasingly more at the plate, Dubón’s been all over the place in a good way. Grant McAuley recently wrote an in-depth […]
The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. All of the struggles have led some to wonder if the Astros might be sellers as opposed to buyers at the MLB trade deadline, which is still about […] The post Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alas, for the Orioles, forward momentum has been hard to come by this season. After a tidy 4-2 Game 1 win on Tuesday behind seven strong innings from Shane Baz, on Wednesday night Chris Bassitt turned in another flawed outing, going three innings with three runs allowed before exiting with back tightness. It’s not clear […]
The finalization of the sale of the San Diego Padres should be completed this summer. Jose Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, bought the team for $3.9 billion in April, marking it the biggest sale in the history of the sport. Because of the sale of the team, general manager A.J. Preller has been forced […] The post Padres rumors: The $3.9 billion reason A.J. Preller could become even more ‘dangerous’ at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley kkundahl Thu, 2026-06-04 13:00 One of the top fielding shortstops of his era, Gene Alley teamed with Bill Mazeroski to give Pittsburgh sensational up-the-middle defense in the 1960s. Craig Muder One of only 11 shortstops in history with multiple Defensive WAR seasons of 3.5 or better, Gene Alley teamed with future Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski to give the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the best middle infields the game has known. Though both ...
The streaking Seattle Mariners have realized just how successful they can be when Cal Raleigh isn't in the everyday lineup.
Last week we updated the top 25 of our 2026 prospect rankings. This week we expand to 250.
For the second year in a row, the Diamond Heels of UNC will host a former PAC-12 member in a Chapel Hill Super Regional after the Southern California Trojans came out of Texas A&M’s College Station Regional as the #2 seed. UNC will be hoping that this time, they’re more successful than they were a […]
On paper, the Yankees had a real pitching advantage in this series, tossing Cam Schlittler and Gerrit Cole in the first two games of the series before drawing one of Cleveland’s worst performing starters on Thursday. But the thing about paper is that… It’s paper. The Guardians have put together two impressive offensive performances against […]
The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements. By trading for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Cubs would fix their issue with arguably the best pitcher in baseball. However, trading for Skubal won’t come cheap. Still, even […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Thursday afternoon, the New York Yankees will conclude their series (at home) with the Cleveland Guardians.They are coming off a 5-4 loss on Wednesday.Paul Goldschmidt (who batted 3rd for the first time this season) finished with one hit and two strikeouts.Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt DecisionFor Thursday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.FantasyPros […] The post New York Yankees Announce Paul Goldschmidt Decision Before Guardians Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Ohtani starred for Los Angeles again in its latest win The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Sends Brutally Honest Shohei Ohtani Message appeared first on HEAVY .
After falling victim to a Logan Webb gem last night, Milwaukee will try to keep the Giants from evening this four-game series at two apiece. Coleman Crow will go for the Brewers opposite Adrian Houser. Some of you may not remember that Crow and Houser were actually traded for one another after the 2023 season. […]
The New York Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009. At 16 years, the streak is approaching the longest in Yankees history between World Series titles. If the team is going to break their drought, the Yankees are going to need to make some moves. The Yankees could go after a pitcher like […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan urges Yankees to make blockbuster Astros trade, but not for Yordan Alvarez appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians have enjoyed a strong start to the season. One starting pitcher who has played a crucial role in Cleveland’s success is 25-year-old southpaw Parker Messick. Messick recently joined Paul Skenes and Stephen Strasburg in MLB history, as they are the only three pitchers since 1913 with a 2.50 ERA or better, 100 […] The post Guardians starter drops truth bomb on joining Paul Skenes in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves adjusted their roster Thursday, and the latest moves included designating catcher Chadwick Tromp for assignment. Atlanta selected Austin Wynns to the major league roster, giving the team a veteran catching option while it continues working through injury-related depth issues. The Braves also selected outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. to the major league roster […] The post Braves latest roster moves include making DFA decision on catcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge faces a concerning injury. He missed recent games against the Cleveland Guardians. The superstar first felt nagging shoulder soreness weeks ago.The discomfort worsened recently in West Sacramento. Judge struggled during a weekend series against the Athletics. He could not pinpoint a specific play causing the pain. He only feels […] The post Yankees Announce Latest Injury News on Aaron Judge Before Guardians Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Atlanta Braves are in a very good spot right now. At the time of this writing, the Braves are at the top of the MLB standings with a 42-20 record. When noting that the Braves missed the playoffs with a 76-86 record last season, it is clear that they have been bouncing back in […] The post Braves Named Potential Trade Fit for Orioles 36-HR Slugger appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Giants could be a dangerous team in the NFC this fall. New York has not stopped adding talent this offseason, reuniting with Odell Beckham Jr. earlier this week. But could one Giants player be traded at some point this season? ESPN’s Dan Graziano theorized about some potential trades in his latest article. […] The post NFL rumors: Giants won’t trade Kayvon Thibodeaux to Cowboys, so why not Patriots? appeared first on ClutchPoints .