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Kevin Gausman Pens Emotional Goodbye to Blue Jays After Trade to Cubs

Former Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman thanked Toronto in a heartfelt goodbye.The Blue Jays are outside of a playoff spot, which led to them being sellers at the deadline. Toronto dealt Gausman to the Chicago Cubs for INF Ty Southisene (Blue Jays’ No. 17 prospect) and OF Brett Bateman (No. 20).Gausman was a fan-favorite […] The post Kevin Gausman Pens Emotional Goodbye to Blue Jays After Trade to Cubs appeared first on HEAVY .

Packers’ Matt LaFleur vows to whip brother’s ‘a**’ at joint practice with Cardinals

Matt LaFleur is no longer the only LaFleur coaching an NFL team these days, as his brother, Mike, is now the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. The LaFleur siblings will get to test each other soon, with a joint practice between the Green Bay Packers and the Cardinals scheduled later this month. Before that, […] The post Packers’ Matt LaFleur vows to whip brother’s ‘a**’ at joint practice with Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Game 114: Twins at Royals

First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: Royals Review After getting some needed pitching help at the trade deadline, the Twins will face off against the Royals. On the mound this evening will be Joe Ryan and Randy Dobnak. Last time […]

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan Henderson

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 4, 2026, 7:40 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are in the second contest of a four-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, where they hope to make up some ground in the NL Wild Card standings. Jared Jones is drawing the start for the Pirates so far this season. He […]

Padres Get Dreadful Nick Pivetta Update Before Diamondbacks Game

The San Diego Padres just finished up a big-time deadline, where they acquired a boatload of arms. That’s going to be a necessity, because strikeout machine Nick Pivetta just exited his rehab start, and things don’t look good.   Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta abruptly walks off the mound after two batters. pic.twitter.com/1A3T8TgFKr — Marty Caswell (@MartyCaswell) […] The post Padres Get Dreadful Nick Pivetta Update Before Diamondbacks Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Phillies’ Don Mattingly reveals lineup strategy after Luis Arráez addition

The Philadelphia Phillies are attempting to go on a deep playoff run and acquired Luis Arraez at the trade deadline to help do so. Now, the infielder is set to make his Phillies debut on Tuesday. He will be batting fourth and playing second base. Interim manager Don Mattingly had a number of different ideas […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly reveals lineup strategy after Luis Arráez addition appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Option Kevin Alcántara

It wasn’t a grand slam, but Kevin Alcántara‘s first MLB homer came with a fate worse than just riding the bench. Because the Cubs need a spot for newly acquired outfielder Tyrone Taylor, who will platoon with Ian Happ in left field against tough lefties, Alcántara has been optioned back to Iowa. The timing is … The post Cubs Add Tyrone Taylor, Option Kevin Alcántara appeared first on .

Mariners Designate Stuart Fairchild For Assignment

The Mariners announced several roster moves today, most of which were previously reported. They also reinstated infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Stuart Fairchild has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Fairchild, 30, was added to the roster three days ago when Luke Raley was placed on the injured list. […]

Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s training camp taunt draws harsh John Harbaugh reaction

The New York Giants are just weeks away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season, currently taking part in training camp as they prepare. The Giants will be led by quarterback Jaxson Dart this year after he took over the starting job from Russell Wilson a few weeks into last season. Recently, Dart got some […] The post Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s training camp taunt draws harsh John Harbaugh reaction appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Red Sox promote pitching prospect Devin Futrell to Double-A Portland

The Red Sox have promoted pitching prospect Devin Futrell from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland, as first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com. Futrell is on the move for the second time this season. The 23-year-old left-hander opened the 2026 campaign with Low-A Salem, but was quickly elevated to Greenville in mid-April after firing nine … Continue reading "Red Sox promote pitching prospect Devin Futrell to Double-A Portland"

Why Blue Jays’ Spencer Arrighetti won’t face Astros after trade

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti in a trade with the Houston Astros on Monday. Toronto had to move outfielder Daulton Varsho to make the deal happen, but Arrighetti is a young pitcher who has displayed signs of promise. The Blue Jays happen to be playing the Astros in Houston at the […] The post Why Blue Jays’ Spencer Arrighetti won’t face Astros after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

LA Angels DFA Former All-Star, League-Leading Slugger

This isn't exactly how he thought his 2026 season would turn out. Just three years removed from an All-Star campaign with 36 home runs, slugger Jorge Soler was hoping to bounce back after missing 80 games last year due to a bad back.  But in wrapping up his three-year, $42 million contract, Soler has provided the Angels with just 12 homers, a .203 average, and a career-worst .664 OPS. They have now designated him for assignment.  The Angels have designated Jorge Soler for assignment,...

Walt Weiss: “I trust” Alex Anthopoulos and his judgment

It’s the day after the Trade Deadline and the Atlanta Braves are back at it. Again, it has to be mentioned that Atlanta is 22 games over .500 with a healthy-sized lead in the NL East at the moment, so it’s not all doom-and-gloom at the ballpark. With that being said, it’s totally understandable for […]

Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes to Start This Weekend in KC

Though he didn’t lay out his exact plans, Craig Counsell made it pretty clear in talking with reporters on Tuesday that Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes will (probably) start on Friday and Saturday in Kansas City. Gausman’s regular turn would have been on Thursday, but pushing him back allows him to acclimate a little more … The post Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes to Start This Weekend in KC appeared first on .

Jays Roster Move: Soriano Added

We can’t go a day without a roster move. And the Jays are going with a six man rotation with Soriano and Taillon added to the rotation. Our starters for the next few days: There is a note that Kevin Gausman will be making his first start for the Cubs against the Royals. Did they […]

Game Thread: White Sox (59-52) at Red Sox (60-51)

Both the White and Red Sox were active at Monday’s trade deadline as they chase their respective division titles. A three-game set on the road in Boston will be a good test for the South Siders against high-quality competition in a tough atmosphere away from home, giving a taste of what the playoffs could potentially […]

Orioles Activate Christian Franklin For MLB Debut

The Orioles announced that left-hander Cade Povich has been recalled Triple-A Norfolk. Catcher Carlos Narváez and outfielder Christian Franklin, both acquired in trades yesterday, have been activated to the active roster. Those three take the spots of catcher Jake Rogers, outfielder Taylor Ward and right-hander Tyler Wells, who were traded away in separate deals yesterday. […]

Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies Game Thread

This has been a painful run of Nats baseball, and things only got worse with James Wood hitting the shelf. However, the grind of the season continues, and these Nats need to get back on track. Beaten up and with many key names gone, the Nats need to trudge on down the stretch. Without James […]

Sounds Like Ian Happ Will Be Platooned Against Tough Lefties Moving Forward

Craig Counsell must have been listening to Erykah Badu on Monday, because he apparently went to Jed Hoyer and said, “You better call Tyrone and tell him come on.” That would be Tyrone Taylor, the outfielder acquired from the Mets along with Clay Holmes in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas. The 32-year-old has never … The post Sounds Like Ian Happ Will Be Platooned Against Tough Lefties Moving Forward appeared first on .