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New York Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History In Guardians Game

On Wednesday, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Cleveland Guardians in the Bronx.They are coming off a 9-4 loss on Tuesday night.Despite the loss, Paul Goldschmidt had a big night.He finished with three hits (including one home run) and four RBI’s.Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB HistoryGoldschmidt also made MLB history […] The post New York Yankees Star Paul Goldschmidt Made MLB History In Guardians Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Padres ditch Nick Castellanos with DFA decision during Phillies series

The San Diego Padres gave Nick Castellanos a shot this season after signing him to a one-year, $780,000 contract in the offseason. However, his time with the organization was short-lived, as the club is seemingly moving on from the 14-year veteran. Reports indicate that the Padres officially DFA’d Castellanos on Wednesday in the middle of […] The post Padres ditch Nick Castellanos with DFA decision during Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Former Phillies $100M Outfielder DFA’d by NL Club

Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos will be looking for a new team.The Phillies signed Castellanos to a five-year, $100 million contract in 2022, but the end of the deal didn’t pan out. Philadelphia ended up releasing him after failing to find a trade for him. By releasing him, the Phillies still owed Castellanos $20 […] The post Former Phillies $100M Outfielder DFA’d by NL Club appeared first on HEAVY .

Padres suddenly cut struggling 2-time All-Star

The Nick Castellanos experiment in San Diego is over. The Padres announced June 3 that they designated the two-time All-Star for assignment, ending his tenure in San Diego less than three months into the 2026 season. He was slashing .191/.221/.339…

Tough stretch continues as Padres drop series opener

This was a game that, for so many reasons, the San Diego Padres should have won. The Friars were facing the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time in as many weeks after being swept by the Phils last time around. They were also facing Aaron Nola for the second time, giving the batters a second […]

Braves Finally Get Sean Murphy Update During Blue Jays Series

The Atlanta Braves have been without both starting catcher Drake Baldwin and backup Sean Murphy for quite a while now. For Sean Murphy, he fractured his finger during the first series he played with the Braves this season. MLBTR.com’s Darragh McDonald wrote (on May 12): “The Braves announced that catcher Sean Murphy has been placed […] The post Braves Finally Get Sean Murphy Update During Blue Jays Series appeared first on HEAVY .

Why at least 1 Pirates fan wishes Paul Skenes would’ve been traded to Yankees

The world of sports is full of what-ifs. In the NFL, what if Bill Belichick stays with the New York Jets? In the NBA, what if Greg Oden does not get injured? In MLB, there is the what-if of Alex Rodriguez getting traded to the Boston Red Sox instead of the New York Yankees. Now, […] The post Why at least 1 Pirates fan wishes Paul Skenes would’ve been traded to Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints .

White Sox Named a Trade Deadline Fit for $8 Million Mets Starter

The Chicago White Sox have been one of Major League Baseball’s biggest surprises this season. After back-to-back sub-.500 seasons, the South Siders have found their way back into contention and are actually in control of the second American League wild card spot.In addition, the White Sox are only 2 1/2 games behind the Cleveland Guardians […] The post White Sox Named a Trade Deadline Fit for $8 Million Mets Starter appeared first on HEAVY .

Is Cal Raleigh beginning rehab assignment soon? Here’s the latest injury update

The Seattle Mariners have been without Cal Raleigh since placing him on the 10-day IL after the club’s 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on May 13. While Raleigh has been working his way back from side discomfort, it sounds like he is on the verge of beginning his rehab assignment. Reports indicate that the […] The post Is Cal Raleigh beginning rehab assignment soon? Here’s the latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs Named Top Landing Spot for Dominant Relief Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are likely to become buyers in the trade market this summer. After a blistering start to the 2026 season, the North Siders have cooled off in recent weeks. Despite this, Chicago is still above .500 and appears to be getting healthier. The Athletic is reporting that starting pitchers Edward Cabrera and Matthew […] The post Cubs Named Top Landing Spot for Dominant Relief Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY .

Rule 5 Update: June Edition

MLBTR checks in with periodic updates on last offseason’s Rule 5 class throughout the year. There have been a few changes since our most recent check-in during the first week of the regular season. Four players who were on their selecting team’s roster at the time have since lost their spots. Rule 5 draftees must […]

Reds option 1 player while another is set to receive huge opportunity

It seems like the Cincinnati Reds have a ton of young talent, and they don’t know what to do with them all. Earlier this season, the Reds traded one of those young, talented players to the Baltimore Orioles, Christian Encarnacion-Strand. This was a move that signified that they are trying to create room for more […] The post Reds option 1 player while another is set to receive huge opportunity appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Q&A with Hector Osorio

If you have been following the Texas Rangers minor league updates this year, you’ve probably seen the name Hector Osorio showing up quite a bit. The lefthanded hitting outfielder from Venezuela, who turned 21 in early April, is slashing .295/.429/.561 in 218 plate appearances over 48 games for low-A Hickory this year, while putting up […]

Mets Encouraged to Make Drastoc Decision Involving Infielder Mark Vientos

The New York Mets play in a market that does not value patience as a means of player development. For the better part of a half-decade, the fanbase waited for players like Mark Vientos to step up and become consistent. However, in both the field and at the plate, Vientos failed to reward the organization’s […] The post Mets Encouraged to Make Drastoc Decision Involving Infielder Mark Vientos appeared first on HEAVY .

MLB Fans React To New York Mets Bo Bichette Decision Before Mariners Series Finale

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets will wrap up their series with the Seattle Mariners (in Washington).They most recently lost Tuesday’s game by a score of 8-3.Bo Bichette finished with one strikeout in three at-bats.MLB Fans React To Bichette DecisionFor Wednesday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.Bichette is batting 2nd (and starting […] The post MLB Fans React To New York Mets Bo Bichette Decision Before Mariners Series Finale appeared first on HEAVY .

Grant Holmes takes the mound to face the Blue Jays

After frustratingly exiting the mound with seven hits and two earned runs across 4 2/3 innings pitched against Cincinnati, Holmes is looking to turn it around with a dominant performance in today’s matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a back-and-forth matchup that ended with a Matt Olson homer, the Atlanta Braves are coming off […]

Twins want more from Royce Lewis, and it has nothing to do with his bat

Royce Lewis started to break out during the 2023 season, hitting 15 home runs with 52 RBIs in just 58 games. He has not been at the same level since. This led the Twins to send Lewis to Triple-A as he started slow in the 2026 season. Now, as Lewis has been hitting better, the […] The post Twins want more from Royce Lewis, and it has nothing to do with his bat appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Now, the 2026 Cubs are producing echoes of 1973

A week ago, I wrote this article about the troubles of this year’s Cubs and how they were beginning to remind me of some of the travails the team went through in 1970 and 1985, years they were supposed to contend but wound up short of a division title, the only playoff spot available in […]

Mariners get crucial Josh Naylor boost for Mets game

The Seattle Mariners were without Josh Naylor in Tuesday’s 8-3 win over the New York Mets, as he was dealing with back spasms and needed time to recover. After missing just one game, it appears Naylor is ready to return. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old slugger is officially in Seattle’s lineup for Wednesday’s game against […] The post Mariners get crucial Josh Naylor boost for Mets game appeared first on ClutchPoints .