Skip to main content

MLB

Latest blog entries about MLB

RSS Feed

Filter by Team

Jacoby Brissett joining Cardinals’ OTAs, but the holdout is not over

A positive sign surfaced for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday after it was announced that quarterback Jacoby Brissett will attend the team’s mini-camp this week. The development was reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Josh Weinfuss. Brissett was absent from the Cardinals’ previous OTAs amid his contract standoff with the front office. He is due […] The post Jacoby Brissett joining Cardinals’ OTAs, but the holdout is not over appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Matt Chapman’s clutch 10th inning RBI clinches Giants’ series win vs Cubs

Matt Chapman came to the San Francisco Giants’ rescue as he helped them escape with a 2-1 road win over the Chicago Cubs in the series finale on Sunday night. Chapman is going through the 10th season of his career in the majors, his third with the Giants. He has shined in the rotation as […] The post Matt Chapman’s clutch 10th inning RBI clinches Giants’ series win vs Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Astros Notes: Brown, Allen, Ullola

Hunter Brown will make his fourth and possibly final minor league rehab start on Wednesday, Astros manager Joe Espada told the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara and other reporters yesterday.  Brown will pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land for the third time during his rehab assignment, with the first of his four outings coming with Double-A Corpus […]

Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shares reaction to Carson Benge’s ‘incredible’ feat vs. Padres

Carson Benge enjoyed a strong performance in the New York Mets’ series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday evening. This prompted manager Carlos Mendoza to have plenty of praise for the star outfielder. Benge is hitting .265 with seven home runs, 26 RBIs and 10 stolen bases after the first 62 games of […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza shares reaction to Carson Benge’s ‘incredible’ feat vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Tennessee Volunteers land 4-star CB over Ole Miss, Florida

Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Volunteers nabbed a great prospect in the secondary, earning the commitment of Dylan Haley. Haley announced his commitment to the program on Sunday, per On3 insider Hayes Fawcett. Hailing from Flowery Branch, Georgia, he chose the Volunteers over the Ole Miss Rebels, Florida Gators, and Auburn Tigers. Haley stands out […] The post Tennessee Volunteers land 4-star CB over Ole Miss, Florida appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs’ Javier Assad shuts down Giants offense after Jameson Taillon injury

Jameson Taillon left Sunday’s series finale between the Chicago Cubs and the San Francisco Giants after just an inning of his start due to an apparent injury. Taillon allowed an earned run on two hits with two walks and two strikeouts before exiting the contest. It was reportedly a hamstring issue for Taillon, whose exit […] The post Cubs’ Javier Assad shuts down Giants offense after Jameson Taillon injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Diamondbacks Sign Veteran Currently Serving 80-Game Suspension

How desperate are the Arizona Diamondbacks for some depth in the outfield? They've signed veteran Max Kepler, who is still serving an 80-game suspension for PED use. The Arizona Diamondbacks sign OF Max Kepler, who was popped for PEDs in January and remains on the MLB restricted list. He will still have to miss 80 games and is ineligible for the postseason. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 8, 2026 Kepler was banned for using an illegal substance, with the suspension levied back in Januar...

White Sox Minor League Update: June 7, 2026

Charlotte Knights 12, Durham Bulls 5To close out the series, the Knights (35-28) defeated the Bulls (24-39), 12-5, for the sixth game in a row to begin June with a sweep, also extending Charlotte’s dominance over Durham to 9-0 this season. Both teams posted 11 hits, but the Knights had ample opportunities with runners in […]

Jameson Taillon Leaves Game Due To Hamstring Strain

Jameson Taillon‘s start tonight was cut short in the second inning, as the right-hander was removed due to what the Cubs later revealed as a left hamstring strain.  Taillon allowed a run on a walk and two hits in his first inning against the Giants, but after walking Matt Chapman to lead off the second […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. offers sobering take on Padres’ offense after 7-3 loss to Mets

The San Diego Padres have one of the most expensive payrolls in the big leagues in 2026, but that is not matching the club’s performance so far in the campaign. On Sunday, the Padres absorbed yet another loss, their 11th in 13 games, as they fell prey to the New York Mets, 7-3, in a […] The post Fernando Tatis Jr. offers sobering take on Padres’ offense after 7-3 loss to Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Craig Stammen brings up ‘good thing’ amid Padres’ woes on offense

Craig Stammen sees a silver lining in the San Diego Padres’ offense despite their 7-3 loss to the New York Mets on Sunday night. Stammen is going through the first year of his head coaching career in the majors. He started the first of the three-year contract with the Padres, seeing him stand out as […] The post Craig Stammen brings up ‘good thing’ amid Padres’ woes on offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains Emmet Sheehan decision in Angels game

The Los Angeles Dodgers were defeated 13-5 by the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The Dodgers still earned a 2-1 series win, but their pitching clearly did not perform up to expectations on Sunday. Emmet Sheehan especially struggled, as he allowed two earned runs across only 1.1 innings pitched. Sheehan, who threw 49 total pitches, […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts explains Emmet Sheehan decision in Angels game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Athletics Interested In Kris Bubic

Royals left-hander Kris Bubic is a player of interest for the Athletics in advance of the trade deadline, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes.  Bubic is a free agent after the season, and thus a logical trade candidate if the 27-39 Royals can’t get back into contention. The first order of business is Bubic’s health, as […]

Options for the Tigers to replace Jahmai Jones

Well, we had some good times in 2025. Lefty masher Jahmai Jones seized that role from Andy Ibáñez, hero of the 2024 AL Wild Card series win over the Houston Astros, last year and he ran with it. This year it just isn’t happening, and while it’s easy to give up on a bench bat […]

Purple Row After Dark: Brainstorming a new nightly mascot race

The Milwaukee Brewers just came to town and took a series from the Colorado Rockies. It’s only fair that they leave behind the inspiration for a new tradition. The Brewers are home to the Famous Racing Sausages. During the middle of the sixth inning, five sausages (Bratwurst, Italian Sausage, Polish Sausage, Hot Dog, and Chorizo) […]

3 Mariners’ early trade targets to help Seattle win AL West

The Seattle Mariners were one of the busiest teams at the MLB trade deadline last year. In turn, they were arguably the biggest winners of trade season. The team made blockbuster moves for Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor, and their trade aggression resulted in them falling just one win shy of making the World Series […] The post 3 Mariners’ early trade targets to help Seattle win AL West appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Cubs’ Jameson Taillon exits Giants game early with concerning injury

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon exited the team’s game on Sunday night against the San Francisco Giants in the 2nd inning. According to Jesse Rogers of ESPN, Taillon left the game due to a hamstring strain. Talkin’ Baseball also shared a video of Taillon exiting the game against the Giants. Jameson Taillon leaves the […] The post Cubs’ Jameson Taillon exits Giants game early with concerning injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Suspended Max Kepler signs 1-year deal with NL team

Max Kepler spent the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Phillies but was suspended for use of PEDs in the offseason. With that suspension almost up, the former Minnesota Twins outfielder has found a home. Kepler has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Arizona Diamondbacks sign OF […] The post Suspended Max Kepler signs 1-year deal with NL team appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Will Smith’s injury gets crucial update after Dodgers-Angels series

The Los Angeles Dodgers took two of three from the Los Angeles Angels this weekend to extend their NL West lead. While there have been so many positives to take from this season so far for the defending champs, they were holding their breath on some injury news. Dodgers catcher Will Smith left Friday’s game […] The post Will Smith’s injury gets crucial update after Dodgers-Angels series appeared first on ClutchPoints .