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The rise of analytics in professional baseball has brought on a lot of very noticeable changes in the game. Among the most notable has been the emphasis on things like “launch angle” and “exit velocity” at the plate, over the old school focus on making contact and moving runners. Swinging for the fence has been […] The post Colorado Rockies Bring Back Small Ball at Coors Field appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Two-start pitchers can be one of your key weapons to win your leagues, especially when they have favorable matchups. April 13—18 provides a parade of ace pitchers for fantasy managers. It won’t always be this good, so take advantage wherever possible. The pitchers below are ranked according to ...
The Seattle Mariners were defeated 3-0 by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Seattle now holds a 4-9 overall record this season. The Mariners were a fairly popular pick to reach the World Series out of the American League before the season, but the team has not played up to expectations. Offensively, Brendan Donovan has swung […] The post Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
You’ve seen a million of these articles over the years, but the important part of trying this practice is to be realistic. Sure, Ronald Acuna and Julio Rodriguez are off to atrocious starts. But do we really think those that rostered them are ready to give up this quickly? Absolutely not. If they ...
The Houston Astros entered Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa, whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield. His absence loomed large as the Astros were hammered 9–1, sealing a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies. Manager Joe Espada held Correa out for a second consecutive […] The post Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies are in the middle of their last game of the series, and the Rockies have had the advantage throughout the week, winning the first two matchups. The Astros are already down in the final matchup, and things have not gotten better for them, as two players went down with […] The post 2 Astros players exit game vs. Rockies with apparent injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup.
Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier left Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have had some legendary players compete on the team. One of those players was Dave Lopes, who recently died at the age of 80, according to the Dodgers. “The Dodgers mourn the loss of Davey Lopes, who passed away today at age 80. Lopes was a member of the team’s record-setting […] The post Former Dodgers’ All-Star Davey Lopes dies at 80 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Davey Lopes, a four-time MLB All-Star and Los Angeles Dodgers icon, has died at the age of 80. Lopes died following complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to TMZ Sports. He had been receiving care in his native Rhode Island and died surrounded by his family. The Dodgers confirmed his death in a post on social … The post Dodgers icon Davey Lopes dies at 80 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Alex Cora and the Boston Red Sox have not had the start to the 2026 MLB season they were hoping for. After starting the year with a win, the Red Sox dropped eight of their last 10 games, entering Wednesday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 3-8 record, good for last place in the AL ...
MLB reporter Erica Weston is turning heads with her latest stunning sideline outfit. Fans are in love with the stunning MLB reporter after her latest sideline showing. Reporter Weston has…
Here’s a look at the Houston Astros’ injured players list after one week into the season.
The Toronto Blue Jays made some significant moves during the offseason. After falling just short of a World Series title, the club spent over $330 million on a handful of new signings. Dylan Cease, Kazuma Okamoto, Tyler Rogers, and Cody Ponce were all brought in to help Toronto get over the hump. Veteran starting pitcher […] The post Kyle Tucker Opens Up on Rejecting Huge Blue Jays Contract Offer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks. Manager Joe Espada outlined developments that could soon impact Houston’s bullpen and rotation depth. Hader, the Astros’ All-Star closer, continues to advance in his recovery from left […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brown, 27, excelled in his first two starts of the season.
After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat. Through 11 games (leads Major League Baseball), the 28-year-old is hitting .353 and has an OPS of 1.334. Alvarez is also ...
The 2026 baseball season is well underway, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is not kind to the Boston Red Sox. They have just two wins in their first nine games, tumbling down the board early. The Los Angeles Dodgers remain on top of the league, even after their first series loss. […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Red Sox in freefall appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Angels earned a competitive 8-7 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. However, Mike Trout exited the game after getting hit by a pitch. According to Rhett Bollinger, Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said the X-rays were negative and that the outfielder is considered day-to-day with a ...
Monday's MLB betting targets include hot Pirates bats, strikeout-heavy lineups, hitter edges, short outings, and a strong pitching duel where runs will be limited.
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We ranked all 30 teams by combined challenge performance through the first week of 2026. The results are not what the real standings would suggest.
The Athletics survived a crazy 12-10 slugfest in extra innings versus the Houston Astros on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, behind Brent Rooker’s two home runs and career-high six RBIs, which finally earned them their first series win of the season. Rooker broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run homer, lighting […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
