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Ian Happ’s struggles against left-handed pitchers are nothing new, but recent developments do not bode well for his hopes of reaching a new deal with the Cubs when his current contract expires at the end of the season. Craig Counsell told reporters that newly acquired Tyrone Taylor will get starts against tough southpaws in place … The post Cubs May Be Looking at Ian Happ-less Future appeared first on .
The Arizona Cardinals may not be favored to win many games in 2026. But when it comes to their offense, the Cardinals have a few intriguing options to target in your fantasy football draft. Helping their cause is the addition of new head coach Mike LaFleur. Previously serving as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator, […] The post 2 Cardinals training camp battles fantasy football managers must have their eye on appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Will Warren did not implode against St. Louis, but his five-plus innings were another reminder of how thin the Yankees' pitching margin is.
Playoff hopefuls need to quit making $2 bets, go all in, and let these starting pitchers go deep. Source
As we all know, it has not exactly been a banner year for the Nats bullpen. They have spent most of the season blowing games for fun. However, there is one reliever who has really impressed me this season. Orlando Ribalta has had a breakout year for the Nats, and looks like a guy who […]
The White Sox are 27-27 since the beginning of June. That's mostly viewed as a victory, since the White Sox lost 102 games last season. But even within the prism of assessing them as a 2026 contender, that snapshot includes going from one game back in the AL Central to three games ahead, a lot of playing without Munetaka Murakami and a lot of playing through very difficult stretches of schedule; such as this current one against the Yankees, Rays, Red Sox and Guardians. The post Colson Mont...
The Twins may want to add another starter if Joe Ryan lands on the IL, but they should still avoid reuniting with this right-hander.
Two days later, and the Braves haven’t felt the effects of a relatively quiet trade deadline. If anything, the current rotation is pitching with something to prove, allowing just one run over the last 13 innings on the way to back-to-back wins. However, let’s be very clear about something: the Braves acquiring more arms at […]
Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the contending Philadelphia Phillies were once again in need of plenty of help. This year, the Phillies were far more aggressive in addressing their offensive shortcomings. Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger and went out to get the top bat on the market. The move certainly bolstered the […] The post Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Good morning A’s fans! The Athletics began the year strong and were in first place in the AL West longer than many analysts and baseball people expected. The squad got there on the strength of their lineup and a few key early runs from their pitching. It looked like the club could hang around for […]
VIRTUAL- Baseball’s American Voices: Josh Prager Discusses The Bobby Thomson Game bmarkusen Thu, 2026-08-06 10:22 We will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bobby Thomson's historic home run with acclaimed author Josh Prager, author of The Echoing Green . Josh will discuss the significance of the game that decided to the 1951 National League pennant. Some have called this the greatest game in major league history. Questions are welcome in the Chat Room. For more ...
Team News ‘Couldn’t feel my legs’: Bratt outduels Mize for first MLB win in stellar outing “It’s great,” Bratt said. “It’s a surreal feeling, to be honest. I don’t think it’s going to sink in for quite some time. But just thankful for [catcher James McCann] and thankful for everybody that’s been a part of this […]
Have a look at the eight greatest MLB careers that began with a trip to the Little League World Series.
We love to romanticize baseball, don’t we? The truth is, today’s baseball isn’t the “game of base” once played in 1846 in a sprawling park in Hoboken, NJ. From its onset, the sport oozed myth, just as the park that derived its name from a fabled afterlife paradise reserved for heroes, demigods, and the exceptionally … The post MLB, Owners May Burn Down Elysian Fields to Force ‘Great Egalitarian Reset’ appeared first on .
The Milwaukee Brewers were in control against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s victory in the series. However, Milwaukee had to make an unexpected pitching change after starter Kyle Harrison exited following five innings because of cramps in both of his calves, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Brewers announce that he [...]
Virtual - Baseball's American Voices: Former Major League Pitcher Greg A. Harris bmarkusen Thu, 2026-08-06 10:05 Join us via Zoom as we talk to longtime major league reliever Greg A. Harris, who will discuss his time pitching in the Alaskan Baseball League. Greg will also discuss how he became an ambidextrous pitcher late in his career. Questions for Greg A. Harris are welcome in the Chat Room. For more information, call 607-547-0362. Registration for the progra...
Offense was fairly difficult to come by for half of Atlanta’s minor league teams in action on Wednesday, with Augusta and Columbus as the only squads to come away with a victory. However, Ethan Bagwell was dominant and the Clingstones walked things off, while there were a handful of other individual performances that stood out, […]
In baseball circles, his reputation proceeds him. Bob Nightengale has been covering America’s Past Time for USA Today since before Isaac Parades was even born. We ask Bob three questions for the loyal followers exclusively at The Crawfish Boxes. Q: Do you feel the Astros did “enough ” at the deadline? Was […]
With two teams scoring 12 or more, and the other two scoring three or fewer runs, it was a day of extremes across the Dodgers minor-league affiliates. Player of the day Setting the tone as the leadoff batter, Charles Davalan provided a three-hit performance in a 13-run effort for the Loons on the road. Outstanding […]
Hi there! As you know, Thomas Smith is away on vacation. To keep this feature going, I’m going to post simply the WPA numbers and plays of the game, and a poll so you can vote on your choice for Player of the Game. Thomas will update the Rizzo Award standings when he returns. Game […]
Good morning friends, and happy Thursday! Tempers flared last night as benches cleared in a 4-2 Mariners victory after both squads traded hit-by-pitches. Importantly, it was also a comeback outing for Bryan Woo who tossed seven shutout innings. Is this the moment he finally reverts to ace form? In Mariners news… Around the league…
Here’s the TJStats Daily Recap for August 6, 2026, covering 11 completed games. All advanced metrics (Whiffs, CSW%, tjStuff+) are sourced from the TJStats pitch database. Starting Pitchers Pitcher Team Opp IP H ER K BB Pitches Whiffs SwStr% CSW% tjStuff+ GS Dec Brandon Young BAL LAA 4.1 6 3 4 2 98 14 14.3% […] The post MLB Daily Recap – August 6, 2026 appeared first on TJStats .
After the Phillies’ disastrous eleventh inning on Wednesday, I hope you weren’t looking for good news from the farm system. The Phillies’ affiliates had a similarly bad day on Wednesday with all four teams suffering defeats. Rochester 10, Lehigh Valley 1 It was a bad game for both the IronPigs’ offense and pitching staff on […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers did the inevitable, adding Tarik Skubal to an already-loaded pitching staff. “It was Skubal or nothing, essentially,” Dave Roberts told the media after the trade. The rotation had posted a 3.50 ERA across a National League-leading 622.2 innings prior to the August 3 deadline, all without major contributions from Blake Snell […] The post Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Morning, all! Jacob deGrom’s decision to stay in Texas has sent a powerful message to the rest of the team. The triumphant and long awaited return of Cody Bradford went well, with Bradford tossing 4.1 scoreless innings in his first start in almost two years. Bradford’s recovery had a lot of ups and downs and […]