Latest blog entries about MLB
We have talked a lot about the Nats offense this season, and for good reason. Between the star duo of James Wood and CJ Abrams, as well as supporting pieces like Curtis Mead, Jacob Young and Daylen Lile, the boys have gotten a lot of love here. However, one player I have not talked much […]
Zack Wheeler put on a show from the bump on Monday night as the Phillies handily beat the Marlins 7-0. This clip of Owen Caissie challenging Wheeler’s called strike three on a nasty cutter tells pretty much the whole story: This clip rules. Caissie looked utterly shocked to see that Wheeler’s cutter – which did […] The post Owen Caissie Learned Not to ABS Challenge Zack Wheeler’s Cutter appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Over the spring, both the Tampa City Council and the Hillsborough County Commission approved a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Tampa Bay Rays that would provide close to $1 billion in public funds for a new Rays ballpark across from Raymond James Stadium. In recent days, however, both elected bodies have been more skeptical […]
Sean McAdam, one of the most experienced reporters on the Red Sox beat, recently wrote that it was “nearly impossible” to imagine Craig Breslow surviving this season as the Red Sox CBO. While that certainly feels true at this juncture, he is only third on this list of front office executives facing the most pressure […]
The Boston Red Sox shocked the baseball world a year ago with the Rafael Devers trade, sending him to the […]
Malcolm Moore, the Texas Rangers’ first round draft pick in 2024, has been promoted from high-A Hub City to AA Frisco, it was announced today. Moore, a 22 year old catcher, had a disappointing 2025 season, as he slashed .195/.300/.276 on the year, primarily at high-A Hub City, while missing time due to a fractured […]
The Cincinnati Reds are struggling since star infielder Elly De La Cruz went down with an injury. Cincinnati fans are getting some good news, as their star appears to be on the mend. The club released a new injury update about De La Cruz. “Ran the bases, took grounders and batting practice on June 15. […] The post Reds’ Elly De La Cruz gets potential injury rehab assignment date appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The present day New York Yankees are in a fight for the lead in the American League East. Of course, there’s plenty of season left, but the Tampa Bay Rays have been either ahead of them or right on their heels. And in order for the Bombers to stay in the lead (and help separate […]
The Dodgers and Rays could both be big buyers at the trade deadline, maybe even competing for some of the same targets.
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to perform at a high level despite battling multiple injuries. Closer Edwin Diaz and starter Tyler Glasnow are among the Dodgers dealing with injury concerns at the moment. Glasnow is battling back spasms, while Diaz has been out since April due to loose bodies in his elbow. The latest updates […] The post Edwin Diaz, Tyler Glasnow injury updates will catch Dodgers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Red Sox are in a familiar but deeply uncomfortable spot heading into the second half of June, hovering on the wrong side of mediocrity and drawing serious questions about whether Craig Breslow’s front office might be forced into a seller’s role at the July trade deadline. Boston has not been above .500 since […] The post Red Sox hit with brutal questions on 4 top trade candidates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tre Segarra, a Top-10 running back in the nation, has committed to LSU and running backs coach Kevin Smith. Segarra chose the Tigers over the South Carolina Gamecocks, where both of his parents are alumni. Segarra is of Puerto Rican descent and grew up playing soccer. He did not begin playing football until the fourth […]
It was a good night for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Dustin May. And he has been tough lately. Furthermore, May dropped a brutally honest admission after shutting out the Padres on Monday. May said the Cardinals seem to be bringing out the best in him, according to MLB.com. “It’s fun,” May said. “They definitely rejuvenated […] The post Cardinals’ Dustin May drops brutally honest admission after shutting out Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .
He's pitching well so far this season, but he's no longer a massive historical outlier.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Major League Baseball has warned players about writing on their uniforms after San Francisco starter Landen Roupp and two other pitchers added Bible verses to their Pride Night caps last week.
The White Sox look poised to end their streak of three consecutive 100-loss seasons, but before they log enough games to get to that point, they’ll get a shot to end another three-year streak of sending no more than their single required representative to the All-Star Game. It probably won’t come through the fan vote,… The post Spare Parts: White Sox surge reflected by first All-Star voting update appeared first on Sox Machine .
As we close in on the 2026 MLB Draft, the focus on who the Atlanta Braves are looking at for the ninth overall pick has come into focus a bit. Names like Georgia Tech outfielder Drew Burress, Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick, Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell, and Florida prep lefty Gio Rojas seem to be the […]
This team is stupid. This season is stupid. This game makes WPA look stupid. It isn’t often that I look at a one-run deficit heading to the ninth and am pretty sure the Cubs will eventually walk the game off. I wasn’t sure it would be in the ninth. But I was pretty sure they’d […]
JT Benson Week: 5 G, 16 AB, .250/.400/.813, 4 H, 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 3 BB, 5 K, 0/1 SB (High-A) 2026 Season: 33 G, 116 AB, .276/.361/.578, 32 H, 10 2B, 5 3B, 5 HR, 11 BB, 36 K, 8/11 SB, .355 BABIP (Single-A) / 19 G, 63 AB, .238/.360/.460, 15 H, […]
At the trade deadline coming up, the Phillies are going to make a move. That is all but a guarantee at this point being as how, under Dave Dombrowski, they have made a move at each deadline under his control. This year, there are some pretty striking needs the team has that are probably going […]
2026 MLB Draft Preview: Justin Lebron 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 Los Angeles Angels currently have the longest active postseason drought in Major League Baseball. That drought looks to continue this season, as the Angels once again are struggling in the American League West. Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, suitors are reportedly interested in calling about Angels slugger Mike Trout. A new report is […] The post MLB rumors: Why Mike Trout trade suitors should take a hike despite Angels stinking again appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Heading into the 2026 season, the Baltimore Orioles‘ rotation was seen as the team’s biggest wild card. Uncertainty surrounding what the O’s could get out of their new signings and existing talent made the group difficult to project. As we pass the halfway point in June, the rotation has had its ups and downs. While […] The post Brandon Young Has Been the Orioles’ Saving Grace appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Houston Astros will activate right-hander Hunter Brown from the injured list Tuesday night, setting up a high-stakes pitching duel […]
MLB trade rumors and speculation are starting to heat up, as needs are starting to materialize for contending teams. For the Atlanta Braves, they have developed firm World Series aspirations after a stellar start, but a recent injury to Spencer Strider has many in MLB calling for the team to explore trade for another respectable […] The post Atlanta Braves Trade Proposal Lands Royals’ $51 Million All-Star Starter appeared first on HEAVY .