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I’m writing this right now as I watch the venerable and capable grounds crew for the Atlanta Braes try to get the field back in playing condition after starting the game on time in the midst of a steady downpour. With that being said, there’s a pretty serious question to ask when it comes to […]
Last night, the Athletics returned to Sutter Health Park with a bang, bashing three home runs in an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. A’s first baseman Nick Kurtz hit two more long balls as he continued his torrid month at the plate. Meanwhile, J.T. Ginn delivered a dominant outing on the mound. If the […]
The Philadelphia Phillies have added some more depth to their system.Philadelphia is expected to be active on the trade front to bolster its MLB roster ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. Yet, the Phillies made a move on June 16 to add depth to their minor league system.According to the MLB transactions, the Phillies […] The post Phillies Sign Intriguing Utility Player After Surprise Release by Blue Jays appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Yankees’ series against the Chicago White Sox is now in full swing.It’s only June, and there’s plenty of nail-biting games left to be played this season.But it’s seemingly impossible not to look ahead at what’s to come.This stands true for writer Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report.He recently tabbed one of the Yankees’ […] The post Insider Tabs Yankees’ All-Star As Top Position Player on Market Next Winter appeared first on HEAVY .
If you took a look at Tuesday’s Mariners lineup and did a double take, you can be forgiven. J.P. Crawford and Cal Raleigh have returned to the lineup, both activated off the IL today, but the Mariners are still down some players, with Randy Arozarena and Josh Naylor both battling some minor injuries. Luke Raley […]
Detroit Tigers (30-42) vs. Houston Astros (33-41) Time/Place: 8:10 p.m., Daikin ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (3-5, 4.40 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Brown (1-0, 0.84 ERA) Lineups TIGERS ASTROS Kevin McGonigle – 3B Jeremy Pena – SS Dillon Dingler – C Yordan Alvarez – LF Kerry Carpenter – DH Christian […]
Go get ‘em, Edward.
We’re only two innings into a soggy night at Truist Park and while things are currently going fine for the Braves on the scoreboard, there may be some issues brewing as far as injuries go yet again. Michael Harris II was removed from the game ahead of the top of the second inning. My only […]
On Tuesday night, the Atlanta Braves are playing the first game of their series with the San Francisco Giants (at home).Michael Harris had one hit and one run in one at-bat.Atlanta Braves Make Michael Harris DecisionUPDATE: (via The Braves): “OF Michael Harris II was removed from tonight’s game due to lower back tightness.” OF Michael […] The post UPDATE: Atlanta Braves Make Michael Harris Decision During Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY .
The Philadelphia 76ers gave fans a lighter offseason moment Tuesday, as Nick Nurse and president of basketball operations Mike Gansey took in a Philadelphia Phillies game together. The Phillies opened their three-game set currently underway with the Marlins in dominant fashion, getting a 7-0 shutout win Monday, and now lead 7-0 again in the bottom […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse, Mike Gansey take side quest to Phillies game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves have started the season with strong momentum, showing resilience by not letting individual losses affect their overall performance. This season, the Braves hold a league-best record of 46-25, leading Major League Baseball in RBIs and wins and ranking second in earned run average, home runs and batting average. However, these statistics do […] The post The Braves Limiting Losing Streaks Has Been Key to Their Success appeared first on The Lead .
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros look to even up their series with the Tigers tonight in the middle game oftheir three-game set in Houston…tonight’s pitching matchup is a dandy between RHP Hunter Brown, who’s makes his much-anticipated return from injury, opposite former Astro LHP Framber Valdez, who’s also making his own return to Daikin Park. THE […]
The Dodgers are called to explore this trade idea that impacts the four-time World Series winner. The post Dodgers Trade Proposal Lands World Series Winner, Impacts Mookie Betts appeared first on HEAVY .
Homophobes like Clay Travis are rushing to defend the Giants and 3 players who gave a middle finger to the gay community on Pride Night.
Amidst a flurry of injury updates and roster moves, the Seattle Mariners announced a major strategy shift for the next month. The club will employ the piggyback strategy once more, carrying through the All-Star Break in mid-July, but with a twist. Instead of limiting the piggyback to Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, after apparent discussion […]
Trade talk is starting to pick up around baseball, as we get ever closer to the MLB Trade Deadline, just about six weeks away now. A number of notable names have been floated this season, so let's consolidate it with a list of the Top 10 Starting Pitchers on the trade block, with the help of Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report . Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers Sandy Alcantara, Miami Marlins Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins Freddy Peralta, New York Mets Robbie Ray, San Francisco Giants Casey Mize...
The St. Louis Cardinals will continue their brief homestand against the San Diego Padres Tuesday night as Andre Pallante will answer the bell for the Cardinals. RHP Michael King is scheduled to start for the Padres. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45pm at Busch Stadium.
The Seattle Mariners host the Baltimore Orioles for Game 1 of a three-game set at T-Mobile Park. The Mariners are 37-36 on the season, which is enough for a 0.5 game lead over the Athletics for the division lead. The Orioles are 4th in the AL East with a 34-39 record and have a long […] The post Why Cal Raleigh’s return is like ‘Re-Opening Day’ for Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minnesota Twins @ Texas Rangers Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:05 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Zebby Matthews vs. RHP Kumar Rocker Today’s Lineups TWINS RANGERS Trevor Larnach – LF Joc Pederson – DH Byron Buxton – CF Josh Jung – 3B Kody Clemens – RF Wyatt Langford – […]
In Game 1, the Colorado Rockies bullpen managed to blow a lead, gifting the Chicago Cubs a walk-off win (shrimp style). Tonight, they will look to even the series. . Starting for the Rockies is Ryan Feltner in what will be his ninth start for in 2026. Worth noting, he will be facing the Cubs […]
First Pitch: 7:05 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, LosTwins.com, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App Know thine enemy: Lone Star Ball Zebby Matthews gets the start tonight for the Twins, and he’s hoping to not give up 7 earned runs as he’s done in 2 of his last 3 starts. If he […]
Eli Manning and Jalen Brunson both brought New York City a championship, and now fans are debating which legend is more clutch.
Davis Martin (#65, 29, RHP, 9-2, 2.41) vs. Gerrit Cole (#45, 35, RHP, 1-1, 2.45) WHITE SOX LF The post Yankees (43-27) vs. White Sox (38-32), Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
The Atlanta Braves are finally back home after a round trip that they likely would like to forget. Spencer Strider was injured and the Braves’ offense struggled mightily. Since the start of June, only three teams in MLB have scored fewer runs than the Braves and only five teams have had a worse rotation ERA. […]
The Detroit Tigers have been without one of their free agent signings, Justin Verlander, since MLB’s Opening Weekend, as Verlander went down with a hip issue that has required an extensive rehab assignment. Remember, Verlander is 43-years-old, and signed with the Tigers on a one-year, $7.86 million contract before the 2026 season. The Tigers are […] The post Detroit Tigers Reveal When Justin Verlander Will Make Next Start Amid Hip Injury appeared first on HEAVY .