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Orioles 7, Mariners 2 Hey, he drew a walk: Luke Raley, -0.01 WPA Certainly a team loss: Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodríguez, -0.08 WPA Game Thread Comment of the Day:

Astros Sign Trenton Brooks To Minor League Deal

The Astros signed outfielder Trenton Brooks to a minor league contract. Although the team never formally announced the move, Brooks is tonight’s lineup for their Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land. It’s another flier on a left-handed hitting outfielder for the Astros. They added LaMonte Wade Jr. on a big league deal last week, but he almost immediately […]

Astros vs. Angels Game Discussion: 6/10/2026

TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (31-38) continue a six-game road trip with the final game of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (26-42) tonight at Angel Stadium. RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.55ERA) will be on the mound for the Astros, opposite LHP Reid Detmers (2-5, 4.26ERA) and the Halos. The Astros have won […]

Ryan Ward makes case for Dodgers’ roster spot long-term with clutch grand slam

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Ryan Ward delivered a career milestone on Wednesday night, blasting his first Major League grand slam during the team’s road matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The 28-year-old outfielder and first baseman turned the game in the Dodgers’ favor when he crushed a first-pitch sweeper from Pirates reliever Carmen […] The post Ryan Ward makes case for Dodgers’ roster spot long-term with clutch grand slam appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Giants’ Bryce Eldridge’s Emotional Reaction to Historic Grand Slam

The San Francisco Giants just barely edged out the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, locking in a final score of 11-10.The heart-thumping win came after two consecutive losses to the Nationals at Oracle Park.Much of Wednesday’s success can be directly attributed to rookie slugger Bryce Eldridge, who hit a record-breaking walk-off grand slam to right […] The post Giants’ Bryce Eldridge’s Emotional Reaction to Historic Grand Slam appeared first on HEAVY .

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. drops brutally honest admission about walk-off home run vs. Reds

The San Diego Padres pulled off a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, thanks to an incredible walk-off home run from Fernando Tatis Jr. in the bottom of the ninth. Almost immediately after the victory, Tatis shared his honest reaction to hitting the home run. While talking with Sammy Levitt of “97.3 The […] The post Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. drops brutally honest admission about walk-off home run vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers land pitching depth in trade with Brewers

The Detroit Tigers strengthened their pitching reserves on Wednesday, securing 32-year-old right-hander Jacob Waguespack from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later. The veteran is slated to report to Triple-A Toledo. Waguespack arrives on a minor-league contract, meaning the Tigers aren’t required to clear a 40-man roster […] The post Tigers land pitching depth in trade with Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Brewers receive huge Brandon Woodruff injury update

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff is continuing to work his way back from a shoulder injury. It seems like Woodruff will return soon. “Brandon Woodruff is rejoining the Brewers in Milwaukee later this week. Nothing set in stone, but it sounds like he could be a candidate to start next week against the Guardians,” […] The post Brewers receive huge Brandon Woodruff injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Trey Mancini was ready to retire before Angels called

The Los Angeles Angels gave Trey Mancini a chance to continue playing when he thought his career was over. The veteran first baseman revealed he was ready to retire before the club called and offered him another major league opportunity. Mancini had not appeared in an MLB game since July 31, 2023, with the Chicago […] The post Trey Mancini was ready to retire before Angels called appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Freddie Freeman Doubtful About Entering Elite MLB Club As Retirement Rumors Intensify

On Tuesday at PNC Park, Freddie Freeman became the 102nd player in the MLB to record 2500 hits. As Freeman ticked this milestone, the elite 3000 club now appears to be even more achievable. But to earn this feat, Freeman has sacrificed countless hours of quality time with family for seventeen years. Now at 36, […] The post Freddie Freeman Doubtful About Entering Elite MLB Club As Retirement Rumors Intensify appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Padres Sign Nick Pratto To Minor League Deal

The Padres signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. The affiliate announced the move this evening. Pratto had spent the season on a minor league contract with Texas. The Rangers released him just yesterday and he quickly finds a new landing spot. Pratto had spent the […]

Trade Idea Sees Cubs Dealing $85M Star Hitter to Surprise NL Team in 1-for-1 Swap

The Chicago Cubs are off to a disappointing start this season and could be sellers ahead of the trade deadline.Chicago will have plenty of assets to deal with, and one analyst shared an intriguing trade pitch. FanSided MLB analyst Zachary Rotman shared a trade idea that sees the Cubs dealing outfielder Seiya Suzuki to the […] The post Trade Idea Sees Cubs Dealing $85M Star Hitter to Surprise NL Team in 1-for-1 Swap appeared first on HEAVY .

Game #68: Brewers at Athletics Game Thread

Tonight, the Athletics will take on the Brewers in the series finale of the first of two series at Las Vegas Ballpark this week. After dropping the opener 15-14 in the highest scoring game of the season so far, the A’s rebounded last night with a 7-5 victory, hitting five more home runs and getting […]

Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer joins historic MLB club during Phillies start

Max Scherzer got his sixth start of the season on Wednesday in the Toronto Blue Jays’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Early in the contest, the 19-year veteran accomplished a rare feat in MLB history, putting him amongst some of the best pitchers of all time. The 41-year-old right-hander finally recorded the 3,500th strikeout of […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer joins historic MLB club during Phillies start appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Atlanta Braves Announce Signing Of Intriguing 17-Year-Old

On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.The Braves will look to even up the series after losing by a score of 6-5 on Tuesday.Despite the loss, Matt Olson had a big night (he hit two home runs).Braves Announce Signing Of 17-Year-OldAhead of their game […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Signing Of Intriguing 17-Year-Old appeared first on HEAVY .

Cubs’ injury woes continue as starter suffers setback after rehab start

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was seemingly expected to return from injury soon. However, he suffered a setback following a recent rehab start and bullpen outing. The Cubs have dealt with no shortage of injury woes this year, and this is yet another concerning update. “Craig Counsell said Matthew Boyd was feeling shoulder soreness […] The post Cubs’ injury woes continue as starter suffers setback after rehab start appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Royals Notes: Isbel, Misner, Lange

The Royals placed center fielder Kyle Isbel on the 10-day injured list before Wednesday’s game against Texas. Kameron Misner was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Isbel is dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Manager Matt Quatraro tells Anne Rogers of MLB.com that the team is awaiting results of an MRI before […]

Yankees manager Aaron Boone details why Ben Rice remains out of catcher rotation

The New York Yankees have kept Ben Rice out of the catcher rotation for a majority of the 2026 season, and Aaron Boone has offered the clearest explanation yet. The manager framed the issue around health, physical readiness, and his comfort level, not Rice’s performance. Rice’s offensive value already gives the Yankees lineup flexibility, but […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone details why Ben Rice remains out of catcher rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBC, Fubo squash beef, end 7-month blackout ahead of World Cup

At long last, Fubo subscribers will have access to NBCUniversal’s full suite of channels after a carriage dispute stretching all the way back to November. On Wednesday, Fubo announced it has struck a new distribution agreement with NBCUniversal, bringing NBC, NBCSN, Telemundo, Universo, and the NBC Sports RSNs back to its subscribers after a blackout…

The Cincinnati Reds bullpen did it again

Two of the big boppers on whom the Cincinnati Reds are depending with Elly De La Cruz sidelined stepped up late and did their parts in big, big ways, respectively. JJ Bleday, who deserves to be on the National League All Star team at this juncture, smashed a 391 foot solo homer off San Diego […]