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NY Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals major update on Carlos Rodon’s return to the rotation

Carlos Rodon is still recovering from an injury, and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone hopes to have him back in the short term. The New York Yankees remain in the race for the AL East, and having as many healthy players available as possible will be crucial during this stretch of the season. Aaron Boone , manager of the Pinstripes, hopes to have Carlos Rodon back after at least one more minor league rehab start. “Carlos Rodon is expected to have at least one more Minor League rehab ...

The Jake McCarthy trade has Diamondbacks fans asking: Was it the right move?

PHOENIX — Jake McCarthy’s career game Saturday night gave Arizona Diamondbacks fans another reason to wonder what might have been. McCarthy went 4-for-5 with two home runs, four runs scored and two stolen bases as the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6. Along with his first-inning leadoff homer, he became the first player […]

Padres sign former All-Star who was just released by White Sox

With the San Diego Padres adding Robbie Ray and other players before last Monday’s trade deadline, the team is not done making moves to hopefully bolster their roster. As the Padres look to potentially challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in what is a competitive National League, the latest signing comes after the Chicago White Sox […] The post Padres sign former All-Star who was just released by White Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Orioles vs. Rangers game discussion

The Orioles can pretty much either win today to avoid a sweep by the Rangers or else they can give up on even pretending that they might have a chance at a wild card spot. The offense has scored 11 runs in seven games so far in August. These two things are connected. Orioles lineup […]

Jose Mourinho criticizes Bernardo Silva for ‘low physical fitness’ in Real Madrid friendly vs Ferencvaros

Jose Mourinho called out Bernardo Silva after Real Madrid's friendly against Ferencvaros by addressing a "significantly lower level of physical fitness" by the midfielder. Jose Mourinho conducted his third preseason exhibition of his second stint at Real Madrid , securing a 2-1 victory against Hungarian side Ferencvaros , whose domestic campaign is already underway. However, the manager’s most notable postmatch remarks were directed at marquee free-agent signing Bernardo Silva , whom the Por...

Athletics Claim Taylor Rashi

The Athletics have claimed right-hander Taylor Rashi off waivers from the Twins, per an announcement from the A’s. The A’s are the third organization of the season for Rashi, who first changed hands when the Diamondbacks traded him to the Twins for cash considerations in early June. Rashi never pitched for the Twins, instead spending […]

MLB Notebook: Red Sox' Willson Contreras hears it from Fenway crowd, Adley Rutschman begins rehab, checking in on the farm

One of the key players in the Red Sox’ remarkable turnaround heard something unfamiliar from the Fenway Park crowd Saturday afternoon.Boos raining down from the stands.Willson Contreras heard it from the Fenway faithful after failing to run out a hard ground ball to third base in the eighth inning of Boston’s 7-3 loss to the Athletics.

Arizona Cardinals host 2026 Red and White Practice

The Arizona Cardinals annual Red and White Practice is today and we have all the information you need to help you get ready if you are heading out to Glendale. While both parking and admission are free, digital tickets will be required for entry into the Red & White Practice. The practice will be from […]

Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber finally ends 2nd-longest HR drought of career

With the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Toronto Blue Jays in the series finale on Sunday afternoon, the game featured a relieving moment for star slugger Kyle Schwarber. As Schwarber has been in an unfortunate home run drought with the Phillies, that was snapped thanks to Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber. In the bottom of the […] The post Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber finally ends 2nd-longest HR drought of career appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Red Sox’s Caleb Durbin is not in lineup for A’s clash, ending 45-game streak

With the Boston Red Sox taking on the Athletics on Sunday in the series finale, the one player who won’t be involved is third baseman Caleb Durbin, which breaks an impressive streak. As Durbin’s future with the Red Sox is bright, especially being part of the team’s turnaround recently, interim manager Chad Tracy explains the […] The post Why Red Sox’s Caleb Durbin is not in lineup for A’s clash, ending 45-game streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves’ Chris Sale somehow gets ejected from Yankees clash before it even starts

The Atlanta Braves take on the New York Yankees on Sunday. Atlanta will be playing the game without pitcher Chris Sale. “Ummmm…. Chris Sale has been ejected from today’s game, which has not begun yet,” the New York Daily News reported to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday. The situation started on Saturday, when Sale was […] The post Braves’ Chris Sale somehow gets ejected from Yankees clash before it even starts appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Texas Rangers Select Jonah Bride From Round Rock, Option Alejandro Osuna, Transfer Jack Leiter To 60-Day IL

DSJ Quick Take: Rangers Select Jonah Bride, Option Alejandro Osuna, Move Jack Leiter to 60-Day IL The Texas Rangers selected infielder Jonah Bride‘s contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, optioning Alejandro Osuna and transferring Jack Leiter to the 60-day injured list to clear roster space. Texas remains at the 40-man limit. ARLINGTON, Texas — […]

Panthers’ Dave Canales reveals when mysterious Haynes King injury happened vs. Cardinals

After an epic performance from Carolina Panthers quarterback Haynes King in the 33-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame preseason game, the signal-caller is now dealing with a hamstring injury. With King looking to be the Panthers’ backup quarterback to Bryce Young, beating out Kenny Pickett, that pursuit could be stalled […] The post Panthers’ Dave Canales reveals when mysterious Haynes King injury happened vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals Carlos Rodon plan after first rehab start

The New York Yankees have picked things up recently, starting off their series against the Atlanta Braves with two straight wins over the weekend. The Yankees are hoping to get healthier as the season winds down, with numerous players currently out due to injury, headlined by superstar Aaron Judge. Also out of the lineup is […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals Carlos Rodon plan after first rehab start appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s hot start to career puts him in Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio company

The Detroit Tigers are still hanging around in the playoff race. A major reason for the success this year has been the play of rookie Kevin McGonigle. He recently had the 100th hit of his career, which put McGonigle in franchise history beside Ty Cobb. Now, McGonigle has joined the company of some other Hall […] The post Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s hot start to career puts him in Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio company appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pregame notes: Who has the better lineup here?

The White Sox feel that Davis Martin has largely addressed the pitch-tipping that plagued him during his first inning against the Red Sox, so now he can take on more of an age-old challenge. "When the fastball command is there, it's good," said pitching coach Zach Bove. "It kind of sets up everything, it gives them something they’ve got to honor rather than just the spin. We feel good about the four-seam specifically, if he’s throwing it to the good spots, then I think that helps his whole a...

Game Thread: Guardians (58-60) at White Sox (60-56)

Like untold numbers of White Sox fans born roughly between 1920 and 2000, my baseball vocabulary is dominated by Hawk Harrelson’s one-of-a-kind (for better and worse) idiomatic way with words. Though it’s not quite as prominent in the Sox fan lexicon as a “grab some bench!” or “sit back, relax, and strap it down,” one […]

3 roster moves Cardinals must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

For the third time in four years, the St. Louis Cardinals chose the sell path at the deadline, sending Lars Nootbaar to Arizona and dealing Dustin May and JoJo Romero to Milwaukee for a fresh haul of prospects while quietly adding depth pieces like Caleb Ferguson. Chaim Bloom’s approach was clear: continue restocking a farm […] The post 3 roster moves Cardinals must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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