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1 trade Yankees must make in wake of extended Aaron Judge injury absence

The New York Yankees will be without their superstar for about the next month+. Aaron Judge is out with a rib fracture that he suffered a few days ago. This is going to be a tough blow to the Yankees’ offense, but the good news is that he will be back, and the team has […] The post 1 trade Yankees must make in wake of extended Aaron Judge injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Eagles’ Howie Roseman said screw conventional wisdom with A.J. Brown trade

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to move on after the big trade, and other players need to step up. Also, here’s why Howie Roseman said to forget conventional wisdom by dealing AJ Brown to the Patriots, according to The Athletic. “Roseman said his requirement for making the deal was a first-round pick,” Zach Berman wrote. […] The post Why Eagles’ Howie Roseman said screw conventional wisdom with A.J. Brown trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Braves vs. Blue Jays series recap: Two out of three for the umpteenth time

Stop me if you’ve heard this before over the course of this excellent season, so far: The Atlanta Braves have won another series. Sure, they were definitely favorites to take another two-out-of-three games against a Toronto Blue Jays squad that had been spinning its wheels in the mud for a bit but the remarkable consistency […]

Take a look at the improved farm system

I might be jumping the line here to comment on the farm system review by Brendan Gawlowski posted to FanGraphs this morning, as Brady does such a great job covering the minor leagues for McCovey Chronicles already and friend of the site and former contributor Roger Munter has had the corner covered for years via […]

Opposition research: Seranthony Dominguez

Before the season, it was expected that the Chicago White Sox wouldn’t have many save opportunities for their relievers to convert. They were coming off three straight 100+ loss campaigns, including a 41-121 bottoming out in 2024. But the Sox have been one of the biggest surprises this season, checking in at 33-29, good for […]

Today in White Sox History: June 5

1919 With the score tied, 1-1, deep into a game at the Polo Grounds facing the Yankees, Eddie Collins belted an inside-the-park grand slam that rolled into the very deep reaches of right-center field. Eddie Cicotte completed the win, improving to 10-1 on the season. The White Sox went three games up in the American […]

Cubs announce roster move after activating Edward Cabrera from IL

The Chicago Cubs officially activated starting pitcher Edward Cabrera from the injured list on Friday. Cabrera had been trending in the right direction in his recovery from a blister on his finger. Now, he is set to join the Cubs’ starting rotation once again. Meanwhile, Chicago optioned right-handed pitcher Tyler Ferguson to Triple-A in a […] The post Cubs announce roster move after activating Edward Cabrera from IL appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has a fan in Bruins legend he is named after

The New York Yankees have a new star on the mound. Cam Schlittler has been great for the team this year, going 7-3 on the year with a 1.89 ERA. Schlittler has spoken about how it is difficult to pitch for the Yankees. Outside of the pressure of pitching for the Yankees, it may be […] The post Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has a fan in Bruins legend he is named after appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Mark DeRosa truly feels about Yankees outlook after Aaron Judge injury

The New York Yankees are going to have to navigate the next month or so without Aaron Judge, as he deals with a stress fracture in his rib. Losing your best player for an extended amount of time is never good, and the Yankees know they’ll have to step up even more in his absence. […] The post How Mark DeRosa truly feels about Yankees outlook after Aaron Judge injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Leody Taveras’ bunting has spurred Orioles’ recent hot stretch

The Baltimore Orioles are surging in the AL East right now, as the club is on a hot streak that began in late May. All of a sudden, the offense is rolling, and it’s translating to wins. A nice little boost from Leody Taveras’ bunting skills appears to be one of the major factors for […] The post How Leody Taveras’ bunting has spurred Orioles’ recent hot stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Twins’ Castaway Pitchers Are Ending Up In Toronto

Minneapolis – What do Matt Bowman, Justin Topa, and Simeon Woods Richardson all have in common? The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired or signed all of them in the past week after the Twins moved on from them in May. Woods Richardson is the headliner. The Twins designated him for assignment on May 30 and traded him back to Toronto on Wednesday night.

Cubs vs. Giants Friday 6/5 game threads

2026 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Seiya Suzuki is the Superhero vs. the Giants Edward Cabrera serves up 3 homers and the Cubs get thrashed by the Giants 18-3 Cubs vs. Giants, Friday 6/5, 1:20 CT live! Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants preview, Friday 6/5, 1:20 CT

Mets make Jorge Polanco decision before Padres game amid injury recovery

New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco is continuing to recover from an Achilles injury. While Polanco could return soon, he will not be activated for the Mets’ series against the San Diego Padres this weekend, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. “There had been thought Jorge Polanco might rejoin the Mets today […] The post Mets make Jorge Polanco decision before Padres game amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Red Sox Exploring Trade Market For Right-Handed Bats

Yesterday’s loss dropped the Red Sox to nine games under .500 — last place in the American League East. There’s a host of reasons for the team’s struggles to date, but a punchless offense is near the top of the list. Despite being in the division cellar and fourth from the bottom overall in the […]