NRFI Today: Best MLB NRFI Bets and Predictions for Sunday, May 17
Livvy Dunne is dropping jaws in the new Baywatch reboot, but Paul Skenes is the one dazzling on the mound. Follow him to safety as part of our best NRFI bets for Sunday.
Cleveland Guardians
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How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024
Travis Bazzana is one of the league’s most exciting young prospects, as he finally made his MLB debut this season with the Cleveland Guardians. He joined the franchise in the 2024 MLB Draft as the No. 1 overall pick that year. As it turns out, current Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona helped Cleveland select the […] The post How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ex-Cleveland star Jason Kipnis reflects on Rajai Davis’ incredible Game 7 home run
Certain feats transcend the outcome of a game and produce enough emotion to last a lifetime. One of the biggest moments in Cleveland baseball history actually came in one of the franchise’s most painful losses, as Rajai Davis hit a two-run homer off potential Hall of Fame closer Aroldis Chapman in Game 7 of the […] The post Ex-Cleveland star Jason Kipnis reflects on Rajai Davis’ incredible Game 7 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022
The Cleveland Guardians are currently dealing with a significant offensive slump from star outfielder Steven Kwan. Despite the team’s recent success, including a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, Kwan’s batting average has fallen to .206 over 41 games in 2026. Former Guardians reliever Jensen Lewis discussed this struggle on the BIGPLAY Cleveland Show, noting […] The post Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Guardians’ Corey Kluber gets brutally honest on 2016 World Series run
The Cleveland Guardians are still chasing the magic that defined their unforgettable 2016 World Series run against the Chicago Cubs. Nearly a decade later, Guardians legend Corey Kluber reflected emotionally on that October heartbreak. He also looked back on what remains the franchise’s biggest postseason moment in recent history. During an interview posted by News […] The post Guardians’ Corey Kluber gets brutally honest on 2016 World Series run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers
The Minnesota Twins have been struggling much of the season, but they are situated in the lowly American League Central and they are in contention. Even though the Twins have a 20-24 record, they are just 3 1/2 games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians and just 1 1/2 games out of a Wild Card […] The post Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Andrew Miller reflects on Guardians’ incredible 2016 World Series run
The Cleveland Indians (now Cleveland Guardians) were defeated in the 2016 World Series. It was an incredible series that saw the Chicago Cubs win in seven games. One pitcher who made a tremendous impact for Cleveland was reliever Andrew Miller. Miller, who retired after the 2021 season, was traded from the New York Yankees to […] The post Andrew Miller reflects on Guardians’ incredible 2016 World Series run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Deep League Waiver Wire for May 18-24
Roughly 45 games have been played by each MLB team, marking the quarter pole of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. At this point, most fantasy baseball team managers have a clear idea about what their team needs to either climb into or stay in contention. While you should be trying to make trades to ...
Tigers’ A.J Hinch Shares Gleyber Torres Update Before Blue Jays Game
The Detroit Tigers announced an update on infielder Gleyber Torres.
Latest Tigers’ Justin Verlander injury update will catch fans’ attention
Detroit Tigers veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is recovering from a hip injury. The Tigers are obviously being cautious with the 43-year-old. According to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Verlander recently threw a 50-pitch batting practice. He still has work to do, but the 50-pitch BP was a good step in the right direction. Verlander is […] The post Latest Tigers’ Justin Verlander injury update will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Stephen Vogt’s Chase DeLauter admission will catch Guardians fans’ attention
The Cleveland Guardians contain one of the best rookies in MLB in 2026. Outfielder Chase DeLauter is off to a blazing hot start to the season and is hitting an impressive .381 with a .997 OPS in May. Manager Stephen Vogt dropped an admission on his rising star on SiriusXM. "He hits the ball hard […] The post Stephen Vogt’s Chase DeLauter admission will catch Guardians fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nationals Add Veteran Reliever on Minor League Deal
The Washington Nationals added a veteran southpaw reliever who is returning from elbow surgery.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24
Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching. The pitchers below are ...
Insider Reveals Giants' Intentions with Stars
The San Francisco Giants remain committed to keeping their offensive core stars
Giants Prospect Turns Heads Days After Patrick Bailey Trade
The San Francisco Giants made headlines on May 9 after trading their two-time Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians. The Giants received the No. 29 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft and left-handed pitching prospect Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson. The husky 6-foot-1-inch, 250-pound starter was sent to the Double-A Richmond Squirrels, where […] The post Giants Prospect Turns Heads Days After Patrick Bailey Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Ex-Guardians player gets 100% real on Steven Kwan’s slump
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Wednesday, a victory that clinched a series sweep. It was an impressive series, but outfielder Steven Kwan has continued to struggle at the plate. The 28-year-old has been one of the more consistent contact and batting average hitters in the game in recent years. Yet, […] The post Ex-Guardians player gets 100% real on Steven Kwan’s slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Insider Weighs Potential for Tarik Skubal Trade
MLB Insider Jon Heyman discussed how likely the Detroit Tigers are to trade Tarik Skubal by the MLB trade deadline.
Kevin McGonigle Makes Tigers History After 40 Games
The Detroit Tigers had some Kevin McGonigle news to share on Wednesday.
Angels make Drew Pomeranz injury move on Wednesday
The Los Angeles Angels were forced to make some changes on the roster right before the start of Wednesday’s contest against the Cleveland Guardians. Left-handed pitcher Drew Pomeranz will be spending at least 15 days away from the team after being placed on the 15-day IL. Reports indicate that the 37-year-old reliever is dealing with […] The post Angels make Drew Pomeranz injury move on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Insider Reveals Why Giants Traded Patrick Bailey
The Giants traded Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians last week.
MLB Makes Announcement on Munetaka Murakami
Munetaka Murakami is off to a strong start for the Chicago White Sox during the 2026 MLB season. Murakami signed a two-year, $34 million contract with Chicago on Dec. 21, 2025. The left-handed batter came out of the gates swinging for the fences, becoming the first player in White Sox history to ...
Colson Montgomery makes bold claim about White Sox’ AL Central chances
The Chicago White Sox are off to a solid start in the 2026 season. The Sox are 19-21 on the season, while being led by the young duo of Colson Montgomery and Munetaka Murakami. As the team is just 1.5 games outside of first place in the division, Montgomery is now speaking out about the […] The post Colson Montgomery makes bold claim about White Sox’ AL Central chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reds President Shuts Down Elly De La Cruz Extension Rumors
The Cincinnati Reds are in a bit of a pickle right now. They qualified for the postseason last year despite winning only 83 games, and are currently in last place in the NL Central despite sporting a winning record. The Reds' division has suddenly become the strongest in MLB, with their rivals all ...