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Rumour Mongering: Reds Eye Australian Centerback

With the official news that Ibrahima Konaté has moved to Real Madrid, eyes are looking towards the deficient center-back position that Andoni Iraola has to shore up before the season begins. One option appears to be Australian center-back Lucas Herrington, who is currently in North America representing his country in the World Cup. The 18-year-old […]

Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to miss at least 1 week with mild flexor strain

The Chicago Cubs received a cautiously encouraging update on closer Daniel Palencia on Saturday, giving the bullpen some clarity during a tense stretch. Palencia will miss at least one week of throwing after an MRI revealed a mild flexor strain. The team placed the right-hander on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation […] The post Cubs closer Daniel Palencia to miss at least 1 week with mild flexor strain appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Game Thread: White Sox (39-35) at Tigers (31-44)

Last night was a little bit of a clunker. You wouldn’t know it from the one-run, 4-3 final score, but it did sting just a little more than usual, because it felt like those are the types of games this White Sox team has been improbably winning all season. But I suppose the operative word […]

Pregame notes: A hole in the White Sox rotation

DETROIT -- No one talked about Jackson Flora or anything, but otherwise t here was a lot of the premise of Jim's column about the White Sox thin upper minors pitching depth being bandied about before Sean Newcomb starts a pure bullpen game. He was originally announced as an opener, but the Sox don't have a bulk guy for which to open, and even Newcomb might not be at the height of his powers. The post Pregame notes: A hole in the White Sox rotation appeared first on Sox Machine .

Jays Announce Brandon Valenzuela Decision Before Cubs Game

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced a decision regarding rookie catcher Brandon Valenzuela ahead of their game today vs. the Chicago Cubs. The Blue Jays released the official starting lineup for Saturday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, which begins at 2:20 p.m. ET. For the first time in Valenzuela’s MLB career, he is […] The post Jays Announce Brandon Valenzuela Decision Before Cubs Game appeared first on HEAVY .

4 Fantasy Baseball pitchers you should add right now

With the fantasy baseball season entering a critical stretch, every roster move matters. Whether you’re chasing saves, looking for pitching depth, or trying to get ahead of a future waiver-wire frenzy, there are several arms available in many leagues that…

Injured Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Owed $82 Million

The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite being without two of their top-paid starting pitchers (Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow), have the most wins in MLB, and picked up an exciting walk-off victory on Friday night against the Baltimore Orioles. Both Snell and Glasnow have been particularly injury-prone over the last few weeks, and for Glasnow, he’s […] The post Injured Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Owed $82 Million appeared first on HEAVY .

Tempers Flare Between Tarik Skubal and White Sox Pitcher as Tigers Secure Win Over Chicago

The Detroit Tigers started the series against the Chicago White Sox on a winning note on Friday. Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers, and although he surrendered 3 ERs from his 5.2 innings, 8 batters still struck out. However, while Skubal is steadily getting back to his best, Friday’s highlight was not his stats, but […] The post Tempers Flare Between Tarik Skubal and White Sox Pitcher as Tigers Secure Win Over Chicago appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Cubs vs. Blue Jays Saturday 6/20 game threads

Cubs Heroes and Goats: Pete Crow-Armstrong is the Superhero vs. the Blue Jays Blue Jays 8, Cubs 6: A complete bullpen meltdown ruins a good Colin Rea start Cubs vs. Blue Jays, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. Toronto Blue Jays preview, Saturday 6/20, 1:20 CT

Blue Jays Reinstate Daulton Varsho From 10-Day IL, Lazaro Estrada From 60-Day IL

TODAY: The Jays announced Estrada’s reinstatement from the 60-day IL as well as Daulton Varsho‘s reinstatement from the 10-day IL.  Little and infielder Charles McAdoo were optioned to Triple-A to create room for Estrada and Varsho on the active roster. JUNE 19: The Blue Jays will reinstate right-hander Lazaro Estrada from the 60-day injured list, reports […]

Chicago Cubs’ Announce New Daniel Palencia Recovery Timeline Before Blue Jays Game

The Chicago Cubs recently lost 26-year-old closer Daniel Palencia to the IL.Now, the ballclub has provided a clear recovery timeline for the young arm.According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN (via X), manager Craig Counsell announced that Palencia underwent an MRI, which revealed a mild flexor strain. Cubs closer Daniel Palencia had an MRI. Showed a […] The post Chicago Cubs’ Announce New Daniel Palencia Recovery Timeline Before Blue Jays Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Yankees’ Cam Schlittler gets brutally honest after career-best strikeout performance vs. Reds

The New York Yankees continued their strong stretch Saturday, but Cam Schlittler commanded the spotlight after a career-best performance against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander’s latest start gave New York another reminder of how much its rotation has helped drive the club through a demanding stretch. Schlittler delivered the best regular-season outing of his major […] The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler gets brutally honest after career-best strikeout performance vs. Reds appeared first ...

Royals Sign Matt Moore To Minors Contract

The Royals have signed left-hander Matt Moore to a minor league deal, as per the team’s official player development account on X.  The signing marks Moore’s return to pro ball after he didn’t pitch during the 2025 season. A veteran of 13 Major League seasons, Moore signed a minors contract with the Red Sox in […]

New York Yankees Trade Package for Tarik Skubal Revealed

While the New York Yankees don’t necessarily need the services of Tarik Skubal in their rotation, that hasn’t stopped speculation from pouring in on what a potential trade package could look like if New York wanted to become players in the Skubal sweepstakes. FanSided.com writer Chris Landers recently named the Yankees as a top trade […] The post New York Yankees Trade Package for Tarik Skubal Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .

For Dodgers, 9 innings has been enough

Every Dodgers game in the 2026 season has been decided in nine innings, and the lack of extras hasn’t been for lack of trying. The Tampa Bay Rays loaded the bases in the ninth inning, coming dangerously close to bringing home the equalizer. On Friday, Dalton Rushing’s RBI single should have tied the game with […]

The Reds will try to not lose to the Yankees again today

Friday evening’s debacle in the Bronx would have, in a just world, been the kind of thing that would have pissed off a wide swath of Cincinnati Reds fans. They gave up big hits early on bad pitches. They looked positively overmatched all up and down their lineup. They lost, they didn’t score, and looked […]

San Diego falls short despite newfound slug

The San Diego Padres couldn’t cash in on one of their most productive nights at the plate all season. The Friars slugged out five runs in the first inning against Texas Rangers starter Jacob deGrom. Randy Vásquez couldn’t back up the squad, surrendering six to Texas in the bottom frame. San Diego stayed in it […]

Braves-Padres Trade Pitch Sends $73 Million All-Star Player to San Diego

The Atlanta Braves are in an interesting spot as the MLB trade deadline rapidly approaches in early August. Atlanta has had a phenomenal season to this point, but they are expected to be engaged in trade discussions and rumors as reports and candidates continue to materialize. After their recent trade for catcher Joey Bart, it’s […] The post Braves-Padres Trade Pitch Sends $73 Million All-Star Player to San Diego appeared first on HEAVY .

Atlanta Braves Star Ha-Seong Kim Gets Brutally Honest Message

On Saturday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves will continue their series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Truist Park.They are coming off a 3-2 win on Friday night.Ha-Seong Kim did not play in the game.Braves Star Kim Gets Brutally Honest MessageWhile the Braves are one of the elite teams in baseball, Kim has been a huge disappointment.Mark […] The post Atlanta Braves Star Ha-Seong Kim Gets Brutally Honest Message appeared first on HEAVY .