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St. Paul – Marco Raya will be the first to tell you that the start to his season went poorly. Over his first nine outings in 2026, Raya allowed 14 runs on 15 hits and nine walks through 11 ⅓ innings. It all looked like a repeat of last season, when he had an even worse seven-game stretch as a starter.
Your 2026 New York Mets: It Sucks “It sucks. It felt like you let the team down. The team has been playing really well the last couple of weeks, too. Definitely a blow to me; it sucks.” -Tobias Myers [New York Post] Wow, the Knicks, that was awesome. Now to take a big sip of […]
Surface-level results offer an easy narrative to settle on after Andrew Benintendi's pinch-hit grand slam Thursday night in The Bronx sealed up a 6-5 record for the White Sox over a four-series stretch that saw them hold their own with the Phillies, Braves, Dodgers and Yankees. Since Munetaka Murakami has been sidelined with a hamstring strain, the 31-year-old veteran -- often the most senior member of the lineup in games he starts -- has stepped up. Including the May 29 game where Murakami ...
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. The Orioles remain tantalizingly close in the AL Wild Card race despite multiple games per week where they […]
This week in the Rangers Reacts survey, we asked which Texas Rangers player was most deserving of an All Star berth. The voting was fairly close at the top: Jacob Latz, who is tied for 6th in the American League in saves and is sporting a 1.62 ERA and a 1.5 bWAR, received a plurality […]
It has been an awful season for the Boston Red Sox, and injuries have not helped. But manager Chad Tracy has provided an injury update on Trevor Story, and when he might return to the lineup, according to a report from MLB.com “Progressing pretty nicely, according to interim manager Chad Tracy. Jogging at good pace, […] The post Red Sox’ manager provides crucial Trevor Story injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The possibility of Aroldis Chapman returning to the New York Yankees at the MLB trade deadline appears to be fading fast. According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman , there is no indication that the Yankees plan to apologize to Chapman…
We are starting a new series here in the lab. Before we really get started I should run through the customary disclaimers and legalese. I am not advocating making any additions at the trade deadline. In fact, if you have been reading my work regularly you know I’ve argued for the exact opposite. However, when […]
The Atlanta Braves still hold a seven game lead in the NL East with their 46-27 record. But with Spencer Strider being shut down due to his elbow injury, the Braves are once again in need of starting pitching. Leading into the trade deadline, there are plenty of pitchers Atlanta could target. Amongst them is […] The post Braves rumors: Atlanta emerges as trade suitor for Red Sox pitcher after Spencer Strider injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner exited Thursday’s game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a pitch. The injury was officially called a right calf contusion. Following the Phillies’ 6-4 loss to the Mets, interim manager Don Mattingly said the infielder could possibly return on Saturday, according to MLB.com. Turner will seemingly […] The post Phillies star Trea Turner’s expected return date after injury scare vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday night, the Houston Astros will open up a series with the Cleveland Guardians in Texas.They are coming off a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday (also at home).Houston Astros Release 5-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Friday’s game, the Astros released Carlos Pérez from their organization.MLB.com wrote: “Sugar Land Space Cowboys released C […] The post Houston Astros Release 5-Year MLB Player Before Guardians Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Since pitch tracking began in 2008, seven pitchers have held the record for the fastest pitch thrown by a starting pitcher. The record just changed again, and the data tells a story nobody else is telling.
The Milwaukee Brewers, as has been the case for the last few years, are in the driver’s seat of the National League Central Division. At 45-27, they are off to the best start in franchise history, and are on pace to break their record of 97 wins from a year ago. As has also been [...]
There are three false myths conservative culture warriors are spreading about the San Francisco Giants Pride Night debacle. Here's the truth.
Entering the 2026 season, Carlos Narváez appeared to have Boston’s everyday catcher role locked down. Coming off an impressive rookie campaign, in which he finished sixth in American League Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Gold Glove, Narváez looked to position himself as one of the top young catchers in MLB. […] The post The Red Sox’s Catchers Are a Problem Without a Solution appeared first on Just Baseball .
Infielder/outfielder Vidal Bruján went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Mets, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. He’s been assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse. Bruján has the right to reject the assignment in favor of free agency if he chooses. He seems quite likely to accept, given that he’s on a split […]
1884 Ill-fated hurler and inventor of the knuckleball, Eddie Cicotte, was born, in Springwells, Mich. Cicotte made his MLB debut in 1905 and was up for good as a major-leaguer in 1908. Four years later, he was swapped to Chicago and saw his career take off. Cicotte’s 11.9 WAR to lead the greatest White Sox […]
Join Eric for a prospect chat as he takes a break from training for this year's All Star Celebrity Softball Game.
The Philadelphia Phillies need to admit defeat on the Andrew Painter experiment — at least for 2026. These trades could set them up for a deep postseason run.
Cowboys Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is one of many players and staff members who have already formed positive opinions on first-round S Caleb Downs, despite only being around him for a short time so far. “True young pro. Super, super excited for him,” Prescott said of Downs, via the team website. “Young career, long career […] The post NFC Notes: Caleb Downs, A.J. Brown, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
If you were to make a list of the most important baseball players, Lou Gehrig would rank quite high on the list. For one, he would also rank quite highly on the best players of all time list, but his importance goes beyond that. His famous iron man streak, its end, and Gehrig’s subsequent battle […]
The New York Yankees are having a strong season, sitting at 45-28, with the best record in the AL, leading the AL East by three games. But that has not stopped the Yanks from pursuing trades to improve their team. Now, there have been reports that they could have an interest in a Giants’ infielder […] The post Yankees rumors: New York linked to Giants infielder before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On this week's Fantasy Podcast, Geoff and Dylan discuss key names and trends from the most recent dynasty baseball rankings updates. The post 7 Complex League Standouts To Target In Dynasty Baseball Leagues | Fantasy Podcast appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Seattle Mariners may be just 39-37 overall this season, but they still lead the lackluster American League West division. Seattle would still love to further improve its roster before the trade deadline. Cal Raleigh recently returned from injury which feels like a trade acquisition in all reality, but the Mariners still have work to […] The post MLB rumors: Mariners emerge as potential trade suitor for Red Sox’s Aroldis Chapman appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When Mark Walter acquired majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2025, the focus was on the sale itself: a record valuation and the close of a decades-long chapter under the Buss family. Walter’s track record, which he brought with him from the Los Angeles Dodgers, was not as discussed. Over the last decade, […] The post Japanese Brands Are Taking Over Los Angeles Sports appeared first on The Lead .