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Tonight showed what the Athletics are capable of when their pitching does its job. The team got the start it needed from J.T. Ginn, who has become its most consistent starter. The A’s offense, led by Kurtz’s three-hit, two-home-run All-Star-caliber performance, provided Ginn plenty of run support in this 11-2 series-opening victory over the Pittsburgh […]
With the recent finalization of the NBA finals, and the New York Knicks being crowned champions for the first time in over 50 years, naturally, New York Mets’ Juan Soto was bound to be tied to the New York side of things. This time, it’s in a comparison to Spurs‘ superstar Victor Wembanyama. Jalen Brunson, the […] The post Juan Soto Did What Victor Wembanyama Couldn’t — And He Did It at Age 20 appeared first on HEAVY .
One of the long-time veterans for the Los Angeles Dodgers is balling out for his new team. Former Dodgers starter Dustin May signed with the St. Louis Cardinals this offseason. While May’s performance has been up and down this season for St. Louis, the veteran found his best form against a former rival of his. […] The post Ex-Dodgers pitcher Dustin May completes career first in shutout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s exactly one year to the day since the Giants stunningly acquired Rafael Devers from the Red Sox. It’s a testament to how poorly this season has gone that ESPN’s Buster Olney reports that they’re already open to trade conversations involving Devers, Willy Adames and Matt Chapman. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported this afternoon that […]
The New York Yankees have mostly been holding steady amid the multi-week absence of Aaron Judge due to an injury on the right side of his ribs, but the Yankees should know that their place atop the AL East is far from safe considering how competitive the division can be. With it being the middle […] The post Yankees rumors: Jon Heyman floats 20-HR bat as trade deadline target appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Record: 37-35. Pace: 83-79. Change on 2025: +1. Ryne Nelson’s strong series of outings at Chase Field continued, as he pitched seven innings of two-run ball. The D-backs used some smart base-running to keep in touch, then Pavin Smith’s first home-run since his two-homer game in Chicago, almost a year ago (June 23rd), gave them […]
The Cardinals have already been floated as a possible destination after the former Red Raiders quarterback's unusual path to the NFL took another turn. The post Cardinals Receive $6.9 Million Brendan Sorsby Message After Texas Tech QB Declares for Supplemental Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
The Padres announced that outfielder Bryce Johnson has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A El Paso. Johnson has a previous outright and can elect free agency, though the team didn’t provide any indication he’ll do so. San Diego designated Johnson for assignment on Friday. The 30-year-old had held a bench spot for the entire season […]
The Dodgers started their homestand on a strong note, as home runs from Kyle Tucker and Miguel Rojas helped defeat the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. In Eric Lauer’s previous start in Pittsburgh, he allowed a pair of two-out home runs to Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O’Hearn. This time on Monday, after getting two outs […]
The Detroit Tigers got to experience a spectacular night from Colt Keith, who was on fire during his at-bats in their victory over the Houston Astros on Monday night. Keith is going through the third season of his career in the majors, being active in the hitting rotation. Prior to this campaign, he has recorded […] The post Unexpected Tigers player erupts for 3 home runs vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a game that should have been a battle of Cole Carrigg vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong, and one where the Rockies rookie out-produced Chicago’s All-Star center fielder, it was the bullpen that snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Monday night. Carrigg hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and drew a bases-loaded walk […]
The Chicago Cubs turned a chaotic Monday night at Wrigley Field into a 5-4 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies, using patience, pressure, and one final missed pitch to finish another strange home win. The Cubs trailed 4-3 entering the ninth inning before the rally developed quickly. Seiya Suzuki opened with a walk, Ian Happ […] The post Cubs complete bonkers win vs. Rockies in walk-off fashion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Tigers saw Gleyber Torres go down in their 9-3 win over the Houston Astros. Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported that Torres left the game after swinging at a Kai-Wei Teng fastball in the second inning. Gleyber Torres is injured again. He exits the game with an injury after swinging at […] The post Tigers’ Gleyber Torres Exits Win Over Astros with Injury appeared first on HEAVY .
Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to impress everyone. Despite his breakout season last year, many still doubted the Chicago Cubs outfielder. This year, PCA is one of the bright spots for Chicago as they continue their quest to win the World Series. Against the surging Colorado Rockies, Crow-Armstong’s name was called on again, and he delivered. PCA […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong completes the cycle with clutch single vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Once again, an Astros (33-41) starter could not get through 5 innings. Tonight, Kai-Wei Teng (L, 3-6) couldn’t get out of the 4th, and an already overtaxed pen looked the part as Houston fell to the Detroit Tigers (30-42) 9-3 at Daikin Park. This marks the 4th straight start that Teng could not get past […]
The Atlanta Braves moved to reinforce their pitching depth Monday night after Spencer Strider’s injury created a roster challenge for the club. Atlanta brought pitcher Carlos Carrasco back on a minor league contract, keeping a familiar veteran option available as the club works through rotation uncertainty. The 39-year-old veteran returned alongside catcher Maverick Handley, who […] The post Braves bring back veteran arm after Spencer Strider injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It’s been a challenging 2026 season for Jazz Chisholm Jr., and with the trade deadline nearing on Aug. 3, could the New York Yankees decide to include him as part of a bigger deal?As of June 15, Chisholm has a .229 batting average with 55 hits, nine home runs, 29 RBIs, and 35 runs scored […] The post Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. Gets Blunt Take Before Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Lewis is one of three finalists for the pitcher gold glove.
Amid the swirl of trade rumors, Mike Trout continues to hold his own with the Los Angeles Angels. On Monday, the Angels played against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the road at Chase Field. Trout hit a home run in the 5th inning in what was his first game at Chase Field in 11 years, per […] The post Mike Trout takes step toward MLB history with Chase Field home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cubs 5, Rockies 4 Graphics via FanGraphs. Hitting for the cycle: Pete Crow-Armstrong, +0.13 WPA Bullpen implosion: Juan Mejia, -0.42 WPA Comment of the Game Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!
After a pair of disappointing losses and a rainout at home against the Guardians, the Tigers hit the road for the Lone Star State, the Bluebonnet State, the Home of the Whopper (I assume) for the opener of a three-game series against the Astros in Houston. It didn’t exactly go as the Tigers initially envisioned […]
Dongs, taters, bombs, dingers, moonshots, in play run(s). Whatever you call them, there’s few things better than when your favorite team hits them and worse than when they give them up. In this case, the good guys hit one more than their oppenents and a couple of them was all it took to take home […]
The Chicago Cubs received a historic performance Monday at Wrigley Field, even as the final score remains unsettled. Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle vs. the Colorado Rockies, giving Chicago a rare franchise milestone during a one-run game. Crow-Armstrong recorded a home run, triple, double, and single, completing MLB’s first cycle of the 2026 season. […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong’s cycle makes Cubs history not seen since 1993 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Red Sox catching prospect Johanfran Garcia has been named the Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of June 8-14, Minor League Baseball announced on Monday. Garcia tore the cover off the ball for Double-A Portland last week. Appearing in all six of the Sea Dogs’ games on the road against Reading, the … Continue reading "Red Sox’ Johanfran Garcia named Eastern League Player of the Week"
The Braves have brought Carlos Carrasco and Maverick Handley back to the organization on minor league contracts, according to the MLB.com transaction log. Both players were dropped from the 40-man roster last week. Carrasco’s return felt inevitable, as he’s been on and off the roster all season. The only question was whether he’d sign a minor league […]