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Astros pitcher of the Month Spencer Arrighetti may have struggled, but the team picked up their pitcher to do what they haven’t been able to do all year: Come from behind with a large deficit. Here are my 3 takeaways from this outstanding comeback performance! 1. Cam Smith’s Spectacular At-Bats. His at bat in the […]
Vincent Trocheck was one of the most intriguing names mentioned in speculation ahead of March’s trade deadline, but the New York Rangers ultimately elected to keep the veteran center despite a disappointing 2025-26 campaign for the club. Trade chatter surrounding Trocheck hasn’t gone away, and The New York Post’s Mollie Walker added the Toronto Maple […] The post NHL rumors: Maple Leafs in on Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck sweepstakes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It has not been a good season for Brayan Bello, as he has struggled in most of his starts. With Bello scheduled to start against the Baltimore Orioles today, manager Chad Tracy explained why he was not using an opener, according to Red Sox beat reporter Christopher Smith. “Chad Tracy on why the Red Sox […] The post Red Sox’ Chad Tracy gets brutally honest on not using opener for Brayan Bello appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Steve Lyons is a baseball lifer, having played the game and commentated for decades. For Astros fans, “Psycho” as he’s affectionately called had a front row seat as part of the Fox Sports broadcast crew in 2005 when the Astros brought us their first pennant. We caught up with one of the more colorful […]
The Boston Red Sox are preparing for a series with the New York Yankees over the weekend. It has been a disastrous season for the Red Sox, filled with drama. Now, as they are preparing for their next series, some drama to the rivalry series is being added. The Red Sox are calling up a […] The post Red Sox call up ex-Yankees reliever just in time for NY series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Francisco Giants wrap up this four-game road series against the Milwaukee Brewers this morning. Taking the mound for the Giants will be right-hander Adrian Houser, who enters today’s game with a 5.59 ERA, 5.21 FIP, with 35 strikeouts to 21 walks in 56.1 innings pitched. His last start was in the Giants’ 8-3 […]
The New York Yankees have been up and down lately, currently sitting at 36-25 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees have been dealing with some injury troubles of late, with superstar Aaron Judge recently undergoing additional testing on an injury to his ribcage area. The Yankees have also been without […] The post Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton gets calf injury update amid Guardians series appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jason Martinez and Jon Becker answer questions related to rosters, playing time, bullpen usage, minor leaguers, payroll, and more.
At 32-29, the Philadelphia Phillies are climbing their way back into playoff contention. However, they may need some offensive reinforcements to get over the hump. Entering Thursday, the Phillies ranked 29th in the league with 236 runs scored. In an attempt to bolster their lineup, ESPN’s Jeff Passan argues that Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward […] The post MLB rumors: Top Phillies trade fit to fix ’embarrassing’ offense appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Right-hander Kyle Nicolas has been traded from the Reds to the Orioles, per announcements from both clubs. The Reds, who designated him for assignment a few days ago, receive cash considerations in return. Baltimore has optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. To open a 40-man roster spot, right-hander Eduarniel Núñez has been designated for assignment. It’s […]
There are a couple of things working in the favor of the Milwaukee Brewers, including a jump in production from Kyle Harrison. Also, they have a couple of star prospects ready for their MLB shot. And those are a couple of reasons the Brewers will trade for Taik Skubal instead of the Dodgers. Now, we […] The post Why Brewers will trade for Tarik Skubal instead of Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The injury situation surrounding New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge appears to be getting more concerning by the day. What initially sounded like a relatively minor issue has evolved into something far more alarming. Over the past week, the diagnosis…
Pitcher Kyle Whitten quite nearly turned into one of the more improbable success stories in the Tampa Bay Rays’ history of player development. Undrafted out of the University of Virginia in 2021, Whitten rose the minor league ranks over the…
Striker Pence, who was the top high school prospect for 2028, will be bringing his triple-digit fastball to the 2027 MLB draft class. The post Striker Pence, 101 MPH Flamethrower, Reclassifies From 2028 To 2027 MLB Draft Class appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
The Cleveland Pitching Factory continues to impress. For those who may not be aware, the Cleveland Guardians are known as one of the best teams in MLB when it comes to developing pitchers. So, what’s their secret? Star closer Cade Smith recently commented on the subject during an interview with MLB Network. “I think the […] The post Cade Smith reveals how Guardians keep turning pitchers into stars appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mauricio Dubón just continues to get the job done for the Atlanta Braves so far in 2026 in any way that they’ve asked of him. Whether it’s through his versatility in the field or increasingly more at the plate, Dubón’s been all over the place in a good way. Grant McAuley recently wrote an in-depth […]
The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. All of the struggles have led some to wonder if the Astros might be sellers as opposed to buyers at the MLB trade deadline, which is still about […] The post Astros rumors: Is Yordan Alvarez trade actually on table? Jeff Passan weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Alas, for the Orioles, forward momentum has been hard to come by this season. After a tidy 4-2 Game 1 win on Tuesday behind seven strong innings from Shane Baz, on Wednesday night Chris Bassitt turned in another flawed outing, going three innings with three runs allowed before exiting with back tightness. It’s not clear […]
The finalization of the sale of the San Diego Padres should be completed this summer. Jose Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, bought the team for $3.9 billion in April, marking it the biggest sale in the history of the sport. Because of the sale of the team, general manager A.J. Preller has been forced […] The post Padres rumors: The $3.9 billion reason A.J. Preller could become even more ‘dangerous’ at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley kkundahl Thu, 2026-06-04 13:00 One of the top fielding shortstops of his era, Gene Alley teamed with Bill Mazeroski to give Pittsburgh sensational up-the-middle defense in the 1960s. Craig Muder One of only 11 shortstops in history with multiple Defensive WAR seasons of 3.5 or better, Gene Alley teamed with future Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski to give the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the best middle infields the game has known. Though both ...
The streaking Seattle Mariners have realized just how successful they can be when Cal Raleigh isn't in the everyday lineup.
Last week we updated the top 25 of our 2026 prospect rankings. This week we expand to 250.
For the second year in a row, the Diamond Heels of UNC will host a former PAC-12 member in a Chapel Hill Super Regional after the Southern California Trojans came out of Texas A&M’s College Station Regional as the #2 seed. UNC will be hoping that this time, they’re more successful than they were a […]
On paper, the Yankees had a real pitching advantage in this series, tossing Cam Schlittler and Gerrit Cole in the first two games of the series before drawing one of Cleveland’s worst performing starters on Thursday. But the thing about paper is that… It’s paper. The Guardians have put together two impressive offensive performances against […]
The Chicago Cubs have built their roster around going on a deep playoff run. But their current pitching situation may require some extra reinforcements. By trading for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, the Cubs would fix their issue with arguably the best pitcher in baseball. However, trading for Skubal won’t come cheap. Still, even […] The post MLB rumors: Jeff Passan thinks Cubs must consider trading these 2 star prospects in Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .