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Carlos Tejera is the rare international prospect to hit his way to a U.S. league as a 17-year-old. The Pirates are bought in on his upside. The post Pirates’ Carlos Tejera Hits His Way To U.S. As 17-Year-Old appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The sound was down because Thom had a room full of visitors. But everyone’s attention turned to the TV when Blaze Alexander was struck on the left hand by a pitch from Kansas City’s Lucas Erceg, heated words were exchanged, and dugouts and bullpens emptied for some spirited discussion. Talk in Thom’s room touched on […]
The good vibes resonated all around Yankee Stadium on Saturday. Old-Timers’ Day has that kind of effect on fans regardless, but unlike in many of the previous recent Old-Timers’ Days (Josh noted that they were 2-8 in their last 10 of ‘em), the modern Yanks showed up. Gerrit Cole was up to the task of […]
MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: A year after rupturing his Achilles tendon while chasing down a Willie Randolph fly ball hit to center field, Mariano Rivera marked a successful return to Old-Timers’ Day. The all-time saves leader and Hall of Famer had to undergo surgery to repair the injury and admitted that he “still [has] to […]
The Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup celebration continues as it makes its way through Canada. Meanwhile, the Fayetteville Woodpeckers are giving […]
Blake Snell is finally ready to get back to work, and he could not be more excited about it. The two-time Cy Young winner is set to rejoin the Dodgers’ rotation Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium, ending a lengthy stint on the injured list. Speaking with SportsNet LA’s Kirsten Watson ahead […] The post Why Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell ‘can’t wait’ for Tuesday return at Dodger Stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alex Rodriguez returned to Seattle on Saturday not knowing what kind of reception awaited him. He got a standing ovation instead. The former Mariners superstar was honored as part of the franchise’s Top 50 Greatest Players celebration during the team’s 50th anniversary weekend at T-Mobile Park, marking his first appearance at the ballpark since his […] The post Watch former Mariners’ Alex Rodriguez receive a hero’s welcome in return to Seattle appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aaron Nola has gone up against Max Scherzer more times than almost any other pitcher in the game today, and he still marvels at what he sees on the mound. The Phillies right-hander faced off against Scherzer and the Blue Jays on Saturday at Citizens Bank Park, marking the seventh time the two have squared […] The post Aaron Nola gives Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer props after 7th career showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Robert Stock’s second career start looked nothing like his first, and Andy Green did not shy away from addressing what went wrong. The Mets interim manager broke down Stock’s rough outing Saturday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh, an outing that saw the 36-year-old righty allow eight earned runs on nine hits and five walks with […] The post Mets’ Andy Green gets 100% real on Robert Stock’s future after ugly start vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pfaadt versus Yamamoto was the matchup today. On paper, maybe, Yamaoto was the favorite. Myself, I didn’t think so, and even though we didn’t wind up winning the game, I think I was right. Unfortunately, however, that doesn’t wind up meaning much of anything at the end of the day, at least if what one […]
Carlos Rodon is making significant progress towards his recovery as he looks to return to the New York Yankees’ rotation in the 2026 MLB season. Rodon has been absent from the Yankees’ rotation over the last couple of months, dealing with an injury. It sidelined him for a good chunk of the summer before manager […] The post Yankees’ Carlos Rodón gives honest assessment of 1st rehab start after injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a move that surprised no one yet still wrung a fair amount of waterworks out of the assembled crowd – and the man himself – the Mariners announced that Rick Rizzs will be inducted into the Mariners Hall of Fame next season. Rizzs will be just the twelfth member of the Mariners Hall of […]
Rays started slow with some awkward last minute changes. Griffin Jax had to be scratched with elbow discomfort, while Taylor Walls was removed from the initial lineup still dealing with back soreness. The loss of Jax (and hopefully not for too long) changed the strategy shifting towards a full on bullpen game. Combine that with […]
Tristan Peters had high remarks about the Chicago White Sox’s level of resilience following their 6-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. Peters is going through the second season of his career in the majors, his first with the White Sox. He spent his rookie campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays before landing […] The post Tristan Peters reveals mindset behind recent White Sox success appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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After over a week without a win, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally got the W in their second of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Jack Dreyer securing his first save of the 2026 season in extra innings after Edwin Diaz blew a 1-0 lead heading into the ninth. Discussing what it was like […] The post Jack Dreyer credits next man up mentality for breaking Dodgers’ losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
“I never wanted to look back and say: ‘Son of a gun, maybe if I’d worked a little harder in 1975, I might have come back.’” Tommy John’s desire to continue pitching a little longer did not let him shy away from hard work or uncommon surgical procedures. In the process, he changed the fate […] The post “Thank You & God Bless”: Yankees Legend Shares Emotional Goodbye With Fans as He Battles Health Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally have a win to show for one of the strangest weeks of their season. Los Angeles snapped its seven-game losing streak with a wild 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks in 10 innings on Saturday, a game that looked all but lost when closer Edwin Diaz nearly blew it once […] The post Dodgers overcome blown Edwin Diaz save to end losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DSJ Quick Take: Rangers Beat Orioles 5-1 for Fourth Straight Win Jacob deGrom struck out 9 over 5 innings in his first start since declining to waive his no-trade clause, and Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth as Texas moved back over .500. ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom allowed 1 earned run […]
Shaw has been on the injured list since June 29, and it doesn't sound like his return is coming any time soon. The post Cubs Provide Injury Update on Matt Shaw (And It’s Not Good) appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
It sure looks like Ronald Acuna Jr. is back to his all-world self and that is huge news for the Braves. Outside of the obvious massive upgrade in talent on offense, that also balances out the lineup that has been very left-handed heavy in his absence and with Austin Riley floundering. As we enter the […]
It was a week ago today that Tarik Skubal was dealt to the Dodgers in a blockbuster move, with the Tigers receiving right-hander River Ryan and two prospects (outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander Brady Smith) in return for the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shared some interesting […]
The Dodgers are finally back in the win column, as they came away with a 2-1, 10-inning win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday. It was another dormant showing from the Dodgers offense, as Brandon Pfaadt worked around a one-out walk from Andy Pages in the top of the first by getting a ground ball […]
The Diamondbacks could get reinforcements in the rotation next week. Manager Torey Lovullo told the Burns & Gambo Show that it looks “very strongly” like Michael Soroka will get the ball on Monday against the Rockies. Soroka has been sidelined since late June with a glute strain. Another hint at the upcoming move was when […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays made an honest statement regarding his hamstring injury during the Phillies series. The post Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Drops Honest Quote Amid Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY .