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The Mets are going to place right-hander Christian Scott on the injured list, reports Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is due to a hip issue, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Both Sammon and Heyman say the issue is expected to be minor. Scott last pitched on June 11th so the Mets […]
The New York Knicks reversed the curse by winning their first NBA Championship in 53 years, snapping one of the longest championship droughts in the entire NBA. There were only four other teams in the entire league that had gone longer without winning a championship, but after Saturday’s win, the Knicks can now take their […] The post Inspired by the Knicks: Ranking NFL Teams Most Likely to End Their Super Bowl Drought in 2026 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. — Shuffling through the dugout in a T-shirt, shorts, tights, and sandals, Mike Sirota flashes a grin, followed by a firm handshake. Still just 22 years old, there is an immediate ease emitting from Sirota as he takes a seat and stares out at the field. He had been through the Midwest […] The post How Mike Sirota Is Turning His Potential Into Production appeared first on Just Baseball .
It’s going to be 97 degrees where I live on Wednesday. The dog days of summer are officially here. In the world of baseball, transaction season heats up with the weather. Such is the nature of establishing a trade deadline around the end of July – this season it’s on August 3rd – as teams […]
Oh well. You win some, you lose some. Or, in the Giants’ case, you mostly lose. It has been a year since the Giants traded for Rafael Devers, and like most of their big swings since allowing Buster Posey to take the reins of the front office, the team has come up empty and looked […]
The New York Mets have endured a difficult season to say the least. Things got even worse on Monday, as New York is reportedly placing starting pitcher Christian Scott on the injured list, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Scott’s specific injury has yet to be revealed. “Mets are placing Christian Scott […] The post Mets lose crucial pitcher to IL as difficult season continues appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros have a real shot to right their season, but they can't mess around with this chance.
The New York Mets have been up and down over the last few weeks, recently having a successful weekend by winning two out of three against the divisional rival Atlanta Braves. Still, overall, it’s been a frustrating season for New York, which currently sits at 32-39 and in last place in the NL East. Recently, […] The post Mets dealt another injury, this one to promising young pitcher appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants’ Rafael Devers trade. Both franchises haven’t really gotten what they have wanted out of the deal. Over the year since, both the Red Sox and Giants have losing records. Neither side is particularly close to making a playoff run, via Bob […] The post Rafael Devers trade looking like lose-lose for Red Sox, Giants on 1-year anniversary appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Back on June 3, the first midseason update to our Just Baseball Top 100 MLB Prospect List was unveiled. The update saw a variety of shake-ups in the rankings, with nearly 25 newcomers breaking their way into the Top-100. What makes this update so special, though, is the sheer number of players who have graduated […] The post Top 100 Prospects: Graduates From the Last Update appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Rogers Centre is apparently no longer the house of horrors for the New York Yankees. The Yankees rebounded to erase some 2025 demons by winning a pair of close contests against the American League East-rival Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday and Sunday. Though they finished tied for the best record in the American League […] The post Yankees Send Strong Message to Blue Jays, AL After Series win in Toronto appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Jets can laugh at the rival New York Giants after extending Joe Tippmann amid their own offensive linemen, John Michael Schmitz's struggles.
When putting together a team, general managers should have an eye on today, of course, but also on the long-term outlook of the franchise. Some players will be considered key cornerstones several years. Sometimes, teams can get a decade-plus of quality performance from a major leaguer if they are extremely lucky. In the specific case […]
I’m almost reluctant to type this onto the page, because I fear it’s a hope so delicate that discussing it in print could endanger its very existence, but alas: the Red Sox may soon receive a boost on offense. Romy Gonzalez, the Platoon Paul Bunyon himself, will begin a rehab assignment tomorrow with AA Portland. […]
There’s no place like home and the Atlanta Braves will surely be grateful to have spent some time in their own respective beds instead of what they had to deal during what ended up being a terrible road trip against the White Sox and Mets. With that being said, it’s not like the Braves are […]
Dorman developed 11 All-American pitchers in seven seasons at Oregon State and comes equipped with 18 years of experience as a pitching coach highlighted by 10 seasons at the NCAA Division I level.
Sometimes, prospects end up being better trade chips than actual players. That might be the case with Owen Caissie who has already been part of two prominent trades but has yet to find his footing in the major leagues. After being selected by the Padres in the second round of the 2020 draft, Owen Caissie […]
After an offseason filled with uncertainty of who would stay and who would leave, the Cleveland Guardians haven’t let it get to them to start the 2026 season. Alongside their rivals in the Chicago White Sox, the Guards have taken advantage of a wide-open American League and have started the season on the right foot. […] The post Travis Bazzana Has Wasted No Time Making an Impact appeared first on Just Baseball .
We finally have the information we’ve all been waiting for on Spencer Strider, and it’s the best possible scenario. According to Mark Bowman, Strider avoided structural damage to the elbow. It does not look like he is going to need surgery, and his visit to Dr. Keith Meister is just focused on coming up with […]
The New York Knicks are NBA Champions, and the Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions. The World Series is four months away, but the MLB Power Rankings show that a small group of contenders is pulling away from the pack. The New York Yankees keep pushing without Aaron Judge, while the Detroit Tigers finally got […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 17: Knicks, Hurricanes wins clear way for baseball appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets had a solid weekend, winning two out of three games against the divisional rival Atlanta Braves but still sitting at 32-39 on the season. Overall, it’s been a disappointing year for the Mets, including for free agent signee Bo Bichette, who came over from the reigning AL Champion Toronto Blue Jays. […] The post Ex-GM questions Bo Bichette expected Mets contract decision report appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs have dealt with pitching injuries throughout the season. On Monday, the ball club announced a move that will improve their pitching depth. The Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Yosver Zulueta from the Seattle Mariners for cash. He was optioned to Triple-A, while left-handed pitcher Doug Nikhazy was designated for assignment. The Cubs will […] The post Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It was a middling week for the Twins, going 3-3, wrapping up a three-series run against AL Central rivals with a series loss in Detroit before finishing the week at home with a series win against the Cardinals. In that time, the Twins homered 14 times, with Byron Buxton making his return from running into […]
As the Atlanta Braves put star Spencer Strider on the injured list (IL), the pitcher was set to have an MRI after he left last Friday’s 7-5 loss to the New York Mets due to right elbow inflammation. With the Strider getting an MRI for the Braves, he gets a huge update regarding the injury […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider gets massive update after previous injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies have been up and down as of late, going 2-3 over their last five games and currently sitting at 38-33 on the 2026 MLB season. While the Phillies have shaken off their brutal start to the season, they still have quite a bit of ground to make up in the NL East […] The post Phillies rumors: Latest report suggests Philadelphia won’t trade for Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints .