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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall

April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are out of the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox players turning against each other in ugly clubhouse war of words

The Red Sox sound about as hopeless as any team in baseball right now as the locker room begins to turn on each other. After trying to put a positive spin on things and firing their stud manager, Alex Cora, Boston looked lost this past weekend against the Houston Astros, mustering just seven runs in...

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Dodgers snaps losing streak vs. Cardinals, but home run drought lives on

After an ugly almost-week of not-so-winning baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers have officially snapped their season-long four-game losing streak, with Justin Wrobleski leading his squad past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. Suddenly, the malaise of a work week’s worth of losing baseball has passed in the City of Angeles, and fans can look ahead to […] The post Dodgers snaps losing streak vs. Cardinals, but home run drought lives on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Closer Confidential for Week 6

Bullpens were already in chaos across Major League Baseball, but April showers apparently bring May injury bugs. The Orioles back end is suddenly in a Land of Confusion after closer Ryan Helsley landed on the IL with the dreaded elbow injury. Kenley Jansen has a groin issue that, as of now, has not ...

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MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale names 2 ‘hottest trade deadline commodities’ after Dave Dombrowski tease

As the Philadelphia Phillies will be surrounded by rumors throughout the season following the firing of manager Rob Thomson, the team could also be looking to add players to the ball club. With the Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly, the time could be coming to make a big move, as this MLB insider […] The post MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale names 2 ‘hottest trade deadline commodities’ after Dave Dombrowski tease appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Skip Schumaker gives Tony La Russa flowers for shaping his career

The Texas Rangers are looking to take control of the American League West race even though they have been less than impressive in the early part of the season. The Rangers have a 16-16 record and that puts them just 1/2 game behind the Athletics in a an AL West division that has not seen […] The post Skip Schumaker gives Tony La Russa flowers for shaping his career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Christian Walker shares big update after injury scare vs. Red Sox

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker thankfully avoided disaster during Saturday’s 6-3 road win over the Boston Red Sox. The right-handed slugger was hit in the head with a 93 mph fastball by rookie reliever Tyler Samaniego during the ninth inning. A chunk of his helmet flew off, and the trainers immediately rushed to his […] The post Astros’ Christian Walker shares big update after injury scare vs. Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles

An injury-ravaged pitching staff is unsurprisingly a major cause for the Houston Astros’ early shortcomings, but besides owning an MLB-worst 5.93 ERA entering Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, this unit is alarmingly having immense trouble in one specific area. The Astros have now walked the No. 9 hitter in an opposing lineup 20 […] The post This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game

The Houston Astros just got some big news, and they really needed it after their terrible start to the 2026 season. Joe Espada, Astros manager, said that Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader, and Nate Pearson will all pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. Imai will start the game. This is a huge help for a […] The post Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP

Willson Contreras created a lighthearted moment at Fenway Park on Friday night when the Boston Red Sox first baseman reacted unusually after taking a hit-by-pitch during Game 1 of a three-game series vs. the Houston Astros. The Red Sox secured a 3–1 win, but the most memorable sequence came early in the game. In the […] The post Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season

The Houston Astros entered 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations. A deep lineup anchored by Yordan Alvarez, a revamped rotation, and a full-strength roster, on paper, all the pieces were in place for a bounce-back season. Instead, Houston sits at 12-21, tied for last place in the American League West and on pace for a 59-103 […] The post Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an unlikely setback in their season. Los Angeles was matched up with one of the pleasant surprises of the 2026 MLB season: the St. Louis Cardinals. Emmet Sheehan took the mound for the team. While Sheehan struggled to start the year, allowing 13 runs in his four starts, a solid […] The post Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former New York Yankees Player Released By Current MLB Team

On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies are playing the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park in Florida.The Phillies are coming off a series with the San Francisco Giants (at home).Former Yankees Player Now A Free AgentEarlier in the day, news came out that Lou Trivino had been released from the organization (h/t Tim Kelly of On […] The post Former New York Yankees Player Released By Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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