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Why Cubs’ Kevin Gausman doesn’t want to face Blue Jays after trade

Veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman will not make his debut for the Chicago Cubs against the Toronto Blue Jays. Acquired by Chicago from Toronto at the trade deadline, Gausman is instead scheduled to make his first start for the Cubs on Friday against the Kansas City Royals. Speaking to reporters Thursday, the 35-year-old acknowledged he “didn’t […] The post Why Cubs’ Kevin Gausman doesn’t want to face Blue Jays after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares crucial Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hamstring injury update

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is dealing with a hamstring concern. He exited a game in late July with an apparent injury, and he is continuing to deal with hamstring tightness. Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared an update on Guerrero’s hamstring before Thursday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, via Arden Zwelling of […] The post Blue Jays’ John Schneider shares crucial Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hamstring injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Orioles’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake

The Baltimore Orioles’ most significant mistake at the 2026 MLB trade deadline was trading franchise cornerstone catcher Adley Rutschman (along with other major-league contributors) while still within realistic striking distance of an American League wild-card berth, effectively abandoning a viable 2026 postseason push in favor of restocking the farm system. This deal was not an […] The post Orioles’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mike Krukow announces that he’ll retire at the end of the season

It’s been an awful season for the San Francisco Giants, in virtually every way imaginable. But on Thursday morning, arguably the hardest piece of news all season landed: Mike Krukow is retiring. The beloved broadcaster announced on Thursday morning that the 2026 season will be his last in the booth. The news was shared via […]

Giants Sign FB Grant Finley

Per Dan Salomone, the Giants have signed FB Grant Finley to a contract. In correspondence, the Giants have waived TE Tyler Moore. Finley, six-foot-four, 270 pounds, played his college career at Division II Missouri Western out of St. Louis, Missouri. He was a MIAA Second Team on the defensive line as a senior. In his […] The post Giants Sign FB Grant Finley appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Yankees analyst loses his mind over Trent Grisham batting lead-off

The New York Yankees have been trying to tread water amid the extended injury absence of Aaron Judge. New York currently sits at 64-51 on the 2026 season after a recent home loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. In that game, leadoff hitter Trent Grisham struggled mightily, not getting on base in any of his […] The post Yankees analyst loses his mind over Trent Grisham batting lead-off appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Astros Legend Jeff Bagwell Featured on Season Premiere of “The Road to Cooperstown” Podcast

Astros Legend Jeff Bagwell Featured on Season Premiere of “The Road to Cooperstown” Podcast kkundahl Thu, 2026-08-06 13:38 Official podcast of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum showcases the game’s all-time greats as they share their stories, triumphs and challenges. ( COOPERSTOWN, NY ) – A new season of “The Road to Cooperstown,” a podcast collaboration between SiriusXM and the National Baseball Hall of Fame, debuts this week with a long-form conversation with Ho...

Giants fans get ready to bid farewell to franchise icon amid retirement

For generations of San Francisco Giants fans, Mike Krukow has been as much a part of baseball season as the team itself. Now, Giants fans have only a handful more weeks to appreciate one of the most recognizable voices in franchise history. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that Krukow will retire following the 2026 season, ending […] The post Giants fans get ready to bid farewell to franchise icon amid retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mets Using Kodai Senga As Leverage Reliever

The Mets traded away a number of relievers ahead of this week’s deadline. That leaves them with the opportunity to experiment and they are going to get a look at Kodai Senga as a leverage reliever, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Senga, now 33, signed with the Mets in December of 2022. Based on his […]

The uniforms Cardinals and Panthers are wearing today in 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Game

The Cardinals and Panthers open the 2026 NFL preseason in Canton. Here's a look at the uniforms both teams are expected to wear in the Hall of Fame Game. The Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers officially kick off the 2026 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame Game, giving fans their first football action since the end of last season. While many starters are expected to sit out on both sides, one detail always draws plenty of attention: the uniforms each team will wear. Today, it’s goin...

The Rundown: Cubs Dominate Dodgers in Series Sweep, Gausman Hoping for World Series Redemption, Trout Commends Mozeliak

“How do you think he does it? (I don’t know). What makes him so good?” – Pinball Wizard by Elton John with The Who (from the movie Tommy) That’s a sweep, my friends and esteemed colleagues, and I love it. The Cubs have looked like a pinball machine on permanent multi-ball play since Jed Hoyer … The post The Rundown: Cubs Dominate Dodgers in Series Sweep, Gausman Hoping for World Series Redemption, Trout Commends Mozeliak appeared first on .

Stephen A. Smith makes his Yankees concern clear amid Aaron Judge’s injury

The New York Yankees are still attempting to hold down the fort amid the extended absence of superstar Aaron Judge, who is currently dealing with a rib injury. The Yankees recently lost a game at home to the St. Louis Cardinals, dropping their record on the 2026 MLB season to 64-51. Recently, sports media personality […] The post Stephen A. Smith makes his Yankees concern clear amid Aaron Judge’s injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Reds’ Terry Francona all but seals Hunter Greene’s injury fate for rest of season

The Cincinnati Reds officially placed Hunter Greene on the 15-day IL on Wednesday, August 5 (retroactive to August 2) due to right elbow soreness. It’s unfortunate considering he missed the first half of the 2026 campaign after undergoing surgery to remove bone chips and loose bodies from that same elbow. Although Reds fans were hoping […] The post Reds’ Terry Francona all but seals Hunter Greene’s injury fate for rest of season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin May

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers, August 6, 2026, 2:10 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Pirates are playing in a Thursday matinee for the series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Pirates will hand the ball to their All-Star starter Braxton Ashcraft, who has won his last two starts, including his last appearance […]

Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet teases bombshell change upon injury return

As the Boston Red Sox earned their seventh straight win, the team has been surging as of late; the team has still been awaiting the return of star pitcher Garrett Crochet. While the Red Sox’s turnaround has been impressive, getting back Crochet could only help the ball club, as the pitcher teases his return. With […] The post Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet teases bombshell change upon injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oh No: Dodgers In Unrecoverable Tailspin After Sixth Straight Loss

Less than a week after acquiring Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers for the hefty sum of three prospects, the Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tailspin. What seemed at first a pitching upgrade aimed at converting the team's momentum into a cinched playoff spot has, given the perspective of four more games, turned into a desperate, last-ditch move that has totally mortgaged the team's future. Did the Dodgers ruin baseball by trading for Tarik Skubal? Here is the conclusive answer: No. Clearly Tar...

LSU Football Coach’s Radio Show Moves From TJ Ribs To Court To Table

TIGER RAG NEWS SERVICES After several years at TJ Ribs restaurant on South Acadian, the LSU Football Coaches’ Show is moving to the new Court To Table restaurant at 7477 Burbank Drive, beginning on Thursday, [...] The post LSU Football Coach’s Radio Show Moves From TJ Ribs To Court To Table appeared first on TigerRag.com .