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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction. Among those are the New York Mets and New York Yankees, who are falling in the power rankings amid their five-game losing streaks. […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues

The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly optioned starting pitcher Dean Kremer to the minor leagues before the 2026 MLB season. It was a decision that almost no one saw coming. The Orioles made the decision a few weeks ago, but now Kremer is set to re-join the big league ball club. Baltimore announced that Kremer has been […] The post Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day concussion protocol. Now, manager Craig Albernaz has revealed exactly what led to that maneuver. O’Neill had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to an illness. On Thursday he was battling dehydration, when he fell and bumped […] The post Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Boone to reporters: Jazz Chisholm Jr. needs to answer ‘things in a better way’

The New York Yankees lost 5-4 in extra innings to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the ballclub’s fourth loss in a row. The Yankees had a chance to extend the game in the bottom of the 10th inning, with Tampa Bay’s Jonathan Aranda coming to the plate with one out and the bases…

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential: Week 2 Bullpen Updates (4/6-4/12)

On Wednesday the following household names recorded saves: Zach Agnos, Cole Winn, Rico Garcia, Matt Festa, Michael Petersen, Joel Kuhnel, Kody Funderburk. And some guy named Jeff Hoffman got one too. Deep breath. Okay, let’s get to work. After a busy week, we are seeing volatility in bullpens ...

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Orioles starter Zach Eflin’s heartbreaking revelation after injury that required Tommy John surgery

Re-signed to a one-year deal over the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles were counting on Zach Eflin to be a crucial piece of their rotation in 2026. However, a serious elbow injury has taken those plans off the table. Eflin has now underwent Tommy John surgery and will be eyeing a return in 2027. While his […] The post Orioles starter Zach Eflin’s heartbreaking revelation after injury that required Tommy John surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Luis Arraez exits Orioles clash after head injury

San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez exited Saturday night’s 6-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning with a right wrist injury following an unusual sequence. The incident occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning when a ground ball off the bat of Leody Taveras forced Arraez to make a defensive […] The post Giants’ Luis Arraez exits Orioles clash after head injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luis Arraez Exits Giants’ Game with Wrist Injury

The San Francisco Giants’ second baseman, Luis Arraez, exited the game in the 5th inning with a right wrist injury in the Giants’ 6-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Arraez got kicked in his right hand by Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers after Beavers jumped to avoid running into […] The post Luis Arraez Exits Giants’ Game with Wrist Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern

Merrill Kelly started the 2026 season on the 15-day IL after suffering a nerve injury in his back. His latest update, however, suggests he could return soon and make his debut for the campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reports indicate that the 37-year-old right-hander is set to join the Diamondbacks’ weekend series against the Philadelphia […] The post Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani Is Rising Up An Unexpected All-Time Dodgers Franchise List

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start early in the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Sitting atop the National League West with a 9-3 record, the Dodgers are coming off a narrow 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Ohtani is fresh off the 2026 World Baseball ...

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Orioles’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Craig Albernaz’s first year as manager of the Baltimore Orioles has gotten out to a 6-6 start. With the roster Baltimore has constructed, they’re expecting a much stronger finish by the end of the season. The Orioles spent the offseason adding plenty of power to their lineup. First baseman Pete Alonso was the headliner, but […] The post Orioles’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026 Rankings Redo, Early April Edition

Welcome to our monthly rankings. It has only been a week or so into the season, but a lot has changed already. We are witnessing some rookies having historic starts. We are watching some guys that we thought were locks to be studs getting off to slow starts. We are seeing players we didn’t expect ...

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