MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams sit as dust settles after opening week
The first full week of 2026 is in the books, and the landscape of the league is beginning to take shape.

The first full week of 2026 is in the books, and the landscape of the league is beginning to take shape.

Bo Naylor took a baseball to the worst place possible, and Cubs announcer Jim Deshaies had a perfect phrase to describe the event.

On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will play a double-header against the Cleveland Guardians (in Ohio).They won the first game of the day by a score of 1-0, which now has the series tied up at 1-1.The final game (at 4:40 Eastern Time) will determine the winner of the series.Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Move With 3-Year […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Roster Move With 3-Year MLB Player Before Guardians Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pushing back Shohei Ohtani in the rotation, opting for Justin Wrobleski to start on Monday, April 6, in a matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 2025 World Series rematch will see Wrobleski square off against Max Scherzer. Ohtani won’t pitch until the third game of the series.The rotation news […] The post Dodgers Bump Shohei Ohtani for Young Lefty With 6.75 ERA appeared first on Heavy Sports.

It was not long ago that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was viewed as a top-flight arm that numerous MLB teams were interested in bringing to the United States last offseason. A turbulent regular season and an intriguing postseason changed how some viewed the rookie’s overall outlook. But a less-than-stellar spring training caused […] The post Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Laila Edwards has met several celebrities since the USA Women’s Hockey Team won gold at the Olympics, but there is still one on her wishlist. Edwards was a part of the winning USA Women’s Hockey Team that brought home gold after defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime. She told TMZ Sports that she has since “met […] The post Olympian Laila Edwards reveals the celeb she wants to meet next appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cleveland Guardians by a score of 4-1 in Ohio.The two teams will have a double-header on Sunday to wrap up the series.Recent Chicago Cubs Player Is Still An MLB Free AgentWith the season well underway, it’s worth noting that recent Cubs player Jon Berti is still a […] The post Recent Chicago Cubs Player Is Still An MLB Free Agent After Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Chicago Cubs boast weapons throughout their roster and entered the 2026 MLB season as the favorite to win the National League Central. The Cleveland Guardians have a sub-$90 million payroll, but they have an abundance of tenacity and crafty ballplayers. Given the narratives surrounding these two longstanding franchises, as well as the unique traits […] The post Why Guardians-Cubs Saturday clash was postponed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Just over a week into the 2026 fantasy baseball season, there are very few meaningful statistical samples out there. Seven or eight games for hitters don’t tell you much. They can tell you some, but declaring a season-long commitment to a certain player based on his April 4 output is risky at best, ...

The Detroit Tigers announced a decision after an update on right-hander Justin Verlander.

Lately, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been putting on a clinic at the start of the season. A hot start not typically seen by a rookie. Already, he is batting .346 with 9 hits, five home runs, and eight RBIs. He’s been so good that he’s caught the attention of Donovan Mitchell of the […] The post Donovan Mitchell gives Chase DeLauter a shoutout after another home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cubs face Guardians in Game 2 on April 4 with predictions, picks and odds breaking down matchup as both teams aim for early series control now

On Friday evening, the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants (in California) by a score of 10-3.Despite the win, the more concerning news of the night was that Juan Soto left in the first inning with an injury.The New York Mets wrote: “Juan Soto was removed from tonight’s game with right calf tightness.” […] The post Sports Doctor Issues Statement After New York Mets Star Juan Soto Suffers Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Saturday MLB prop bets target bounce-back spots, strikeout matchups, power hitting potential, and strong under trends across a loaded early-season slate.

On Friday, the Chicago Cubs lost to the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in a road game forfeited. Before that, Cubs’ starting pitcher Cade Horton had to leave the game early due to discomfort in his forearm. After the game, Horton, 24, offered clarity on what led him to exit prematurely, per Marquee Sports Network. Essentially, he […] The post Cade Horton opens up about “mature decision’ to leave Guardians clash early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Cubs are taking on the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, as the team aims to earn its fourth win of the season. Unfortunately, starting pitcher Cade Horton seemingly came down with an injury and was forced to exit the contest early. Reports indicate that Horton, who is 24 years old, left the game due […] The post Cubs’ Cade Horton exits Guardians clash with forearm discomfort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton left Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.

What happened to Cade Horton? Cubs pitcher injury ruins start vs. Guardians sportingnews.com

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has struggled to begin the season. Through his first six games, the reigning National League MVP was 3-18 (.167 batting average) with no extra-base hits or home runs. Ohtani changed that in his second at-bat in the top of the third inning ...

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch made a personal announcement.

When Chase DeLauter fouled a Shohei Ohtani fastball off his foot and limped to first base after grounding out, Cleveland Guardians fans experienced their own form of pain. This small-market franchise does not manufacture offense easily. It often has to get creative and rely on timely hitting and situational awareness to bring runners home. So […] The post Is Chase DeLauter playing vs. Cubs? Guardians manager shares injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Thursday night, the San Francisco Giants will host the New York Mets for the first of a four-game series.They have gone 2-4 in their first six games of the new MLB season.San Francisco Giants Make Roster DecisionOver the offseason, the Giants had signed Eric Haase.He is coming off a year where he appeared in […] The post San Francisco Giants Make Roster Decision With 8-Year MLB Player appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Shohei Ohtani tried something rare before Wednesday’s game as the Dodgers offense keeps struggling.

The Dodgers manager addressed a question related to Shohei Ohtani's moment at the plate late in the Guardians game.
