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The Astros missed the playoffs last year for the first time since 2016, but still finished with 87 wins. This year, the bottom may be dropping out, as they are tied for the eighth-worst record in baseball and are headed to their first losing season since 2014. Their dynasty run that included nine playoff appearances, […]
This week, our Rangers Reacts Survey asked y’all to give new manager Skip Schumaker a grade for his work as manager so far. Y’all seem to find him to be, generally, just okay. Just over half of you gave him a “C” grade, and over 80% of you have him with either a “B” or […]
Atlanta Braves star catcher Drake Baldwin is continuing to recover from an oblique injury. The Braves are hopeful that Baldwin will be able to return soon. Grant McAuley shared an update on Baldwin’s injury recovery before the team’s game on Friday against the New York Mets. “#Braves C Drake Baldwin will begin his rehab assignment […] The post Huge Drake Baldwin injury update announced before Braves-Mets game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday by 8-6, but it came at the cost of two injury scares. Shohei Ohtani exited the game in the 7th inning, and Justin Wrobleski in the 5th inning. Entering Thursday, Ohtani was hitting .305/.421/.543 with 13 homers, while Wrobleski stands with a […] The post Dodgers Fans Hit Panic Mode After Shohei Ohtani and 25 YO Pulled Out Against the Pirates appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In the early 2020s, the Phillies’ bullpen set historic records for ineptitude. In the abridged 60-game season in 2020, their 7.07 bullpen ERA was the second-worst in baseball history. One year later, they tied a major league record in blown saves with 34. While their bullpen has had its share of imperfections in the years […] The post The Phillies Have Gotten the Best Version of Jhoan Duran appeared first on The Lead .
The Astros are currently 31-39 and in fourth place in the AL West, but the mediocre state of the American League has them only four games out of a Wild Card spot. Earlier this week, general manager Dana Brown pushed back hard on the idea of trading Jeremy Peña or Yordan Alvarez. Brown shared more […]
After predicting the American League All-Star roster earlier this week, I will shift my attention to the Senior Circuit, a league that has thus far been defined by young breakout position players and some of the most dominant pitcher performances in recent memory. The rules for the roster are the same: 20 position players, 13* […] The post Predicting the 2026 NL All-Star Roster appeared first on Just Baseball .
The New York Yankees have spent much of the 2026 season proving they can win despite several glaring weaknesses in their lineup. While the team remains among the best in MLB, there is no denying that offensive production from the…
The day after Hurston Waldrep made his first rehab stint, we now have news that Waldrep will have a partner joining him on his rehab journey. They won’t be in the same level but it’s still truly a sight for sore eyes to see this particular guy getting back into action. The Gwinnett Stripers have […]
The Cubs have lost 2 out of 3 in their last 4 series, including last weekend in Chicago against the San Francisco Giants. By the way, the extra innings game on Sunday Night Baseball wound up being the fourth-largest primetime audience of the MLB season. The Giants didn’t look like one of the worst teams […]
The Monster is returning to Alex Box. Steven Milam has announced that he has withdrawn his name from the 2026 MLB Draft and will be returning to Jay Johnson’s squad in 2027. The news was broken by Blake Ruffino of the AYS Sports Network. Milam has been a centerpiece to LSU’s success since his arrival […]
San Diego Padres stars Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. have both underperformed so far this year. Machado has especially struggled, as he is currently hitting just .172 to go along with a .579 OPS. Meanwhile, Tatis is hitting .281, but he has only two home runs. Tatis did not hit his first home run […] The post Padres’ Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. receive bold ‘verdicts’ from writer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
MLB Trade Deadline season is just around the corner. Many teams are going to be attempting to become buyers at the deadline, aiming for a postseason run this summer. Just as we saw in 2025, there should be some teams going all out to win. On the other side, there will be some teams selling […] The post MLB rumors: Reds’ trade candidate could interest Yankees, other contenders appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aaron and John talk about Royce Lewis' return to the Twins' lineup, why it's time to call up top prospect Kaelen Culpepper, a banged-up Byron Buxton continuing to slug, and Taj Bradley and Zebby Matthews going through similar issues in the rotation.
With an uber fastball and developing secondaries, Tolle could project as an elite pitcher into the future. What has to happen for him to reach his potential?
It’s been a season filled with turmoil for the Boston Red Sox, as they are currently 27-39 and in last place in the AL East. Because of that, the Jarren Duran trade rumors have gotten louder, as the team might sell at the trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. “It seemed as though […] The post Red Sox rumors: Jarren Duran trade rumors already heating up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Orioles fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. At times this year, never for more than three days at a time, the Orioles can almost convince […]
We asked, you’ve spoken. This was our initial survey post: June is a huge month for Houston, as they face primarily teams with losing records and need to show they can get back to .500 and legitimately chase a playoff spot. Here is what you said: More optimism than pessimism among readers, but not optimistic […]
Three NBA players have been named to Lithuania’s 15-man roster for the upcoming FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers, writes Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops. At a press conference Friday morning, Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, Nuggets center Jonas Valanciunas and Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis were announced as part of the team, which will play two games next […]
The Men’s College World Series will begin on Friday in Omaha, Nebraska, at Charles Schwab Field between Troy (38-30) and West Virginia (45-15). This marks the first time the two schools have reached the College World Series. How to Watch…
After a strong start to their series in Baltimore, the Mariners had to settle for a split series after two lackluster efforts on Wednesday and Thursday. That eight-game win streak a week ago is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Seattle’s overall place in the standings. It feels like the team has slipped back […]
Fernando Cruz can certainly frustrate. But far more often of late, Cruz has dazzled with both dominant displays and gritty performances coming out of the bullpen. Perhaps no performance better encapsulates these game-changing abilities than his five-out save in the middle game against the Guardians Tuesday night. He struck out four of the five batters […]
Hall of Fame’s Picturing America’s Pastime Exhibit Opens June 27 in Greenville, S.C. kkundahl Fri, 2026-06-12 12:59 Traveling photo exhibition runs at Upcountry History Museum at Furman University through Jan. 24, 2027. Friday, June 12, 2026 - 12:00pm (COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The National Pastime and the art of photography came of age almost simultaneously, and baseball has long been a favorite subject of professional and amateur shooters alike. This year at the Upcou...
Each of the worst MLB teams right now has at least one impactful player worth trading at the deadline.
Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski first caught the attention of Phillies fans when he was named to the 2025 National League All-Star team. The selection was somewhat curious because Miz (Sorry for the nickname usage, but I’m not typing out Misiorowski every time) was a rookie with only five career starts. And it was annoying for […]