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They held that distinction by only a half-game over the Marlins as they arrived at loanDepot park on Saturday and by early evening had created a cushion.
Concession stands at the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park quietly changed the name of one menu offering that most believe was taking aim at the Los Angeles Dodgers. Previously, Hodad’s offered up what was billed on the menu as the “FTD Burger,” which had been sold at Petco for years. The name was always taken … The post Padres concession stands change name of burger that seemingly trashed Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels have added a familiar arm to their pitching depth, signing right-hander Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract. Walker, who was released by the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this 2026 season, will report to the Angels’ facility in Arizona to begin working his way back. The Angels have signed Taijuan Walker to […] The post Angels signs pitcher who was previously released from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Willson Contreras has enjoyed a successful MLB career, but when people reflect on his legacy years from now, they will inevitably bring up all the tense exchanges he had. The Boston Red Sox first baseman just gave them another one to add to the list. He collided with Minnesota Twins catcher and former Chicago Cubs […] The post Red Sox, Twins’ benches clear after heated moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Baltimore Orioles were expecting to return to contention in the American League East this season. They had signed slugging first baseman Pete Alonso as a free agent in the offseason, and the belief that adding his power bat to a lineup that included Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson would make a huge difference to […] The post Pete Alonso says the quiet part out loud about Orioles’ alarming underperformance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Pythagorean win percentage and one-run records reveal which MLB teams are overperforming their true talent level and which contenders are hiding in plain sight with a third of the 2026 season in the books.
The Chicago Cubs have had a great start to the year. Unfortunately, their star signing of the offseason, Alex Bregman, can’t say the same. Bregman, 32, was inked this past offseason to a mega-contract by Chicago. The Cubbies dished out a five-year, $175 million deal to retain the All-Star’s services. The hope was that Bregman would […] The post Cubs’ $175 Million Star Is Off to a Brutal Start appeared first on HEAVY.
On Friday night, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series with the Tampa Bay Rays (at home) in the Bronx.They lost by a score of 4-2. Anthony Volpe is asked about how he feels he'll be used moving forward: "I don't write the lineup. I'll be ready to go, put my […] The post New York Yankees Legend David Cone Makes Anthony Volpe Statement appeared first on HEAVY.
After taking a 96 mph fastball to his right wrist in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ opening contest against the Milwaukee Brewers, fans openly wondered if LA’s finest would find themselves without their rock, Max Muncy, for some period of time. While Muncy’s initial X-rays came back negative, that didn’t necessarily mean the veteran third baseman […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts not expecting IL stint for Max Muncy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees have a chance to end their three-game losing streak on Sunday.
Paul Skenes suddenly looks human again as Pirates’ problems keep growing sportingnews.com
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a massive pre-MLB Trade Deadline splash in landing Eric Lauer. LA landed him via the Toronto Blue Jays back on Sunday. But when will manager Dave Roberts throw in the 2025 American League champion on the mound? Dodgers reporter for 570 AM Los Angeles David Vassegh dropped an update Saturday […] The post When will Eric Lauer make first Dodgers start after trade? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The benches cleared during Saturday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins after a rare home plate collision between Boston’s Willson Contreras and Twins catcher Victor Caratini. Contreras was attempting to score from first in the fourth inning of Saturday’s game at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., but the throw from right was … The post Willson Contreras involved in another bench-clearing incident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A seven-game losing streak spells disaster no matter the context, but the Chicago Cubs’ dreadful stretch is especially brutal. Since last Saturday, they have lost to their inter-league/in-state rival, the team that eliminated them in the playoffs last season, and the pitching staff that currently owns the worst ERA in MLB. Now, that is a […] The post Cubs reporter drops ‘rock bottom’ take amid longest losing streak since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Angels are desperate enough for pitching help that they have brought in a former All-Star who has fallen on hard times. The Angels are signing pitcher Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract, according to Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group. He will initially report to the team’s spring complex in Arizona. … The post Angels sign former All-Star pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Friday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, fans are wondering if the issue is something to be worried about or not. With the Astros dealing with an immense amount of injuries, the last thing the team needs is one to their best hitter in Alvarez, as his status […] The post Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Taijuan Walker was let go by the Phillies nearly a month ago.
The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed Max Muncy exit early with an MLB Injury scare Friday. Muncy took a hit by pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers. That setback left many LA fans wondering if he’ll be healthy for the Saturday contest. The franchise rolled out their lineup ahead of the road contest against the Brewers. Muncy […] The post Dodgers makes Max Muncy decision for Brewers game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There are moments in baseball that are bigger than box scores and stats, moments that remind us all why this game matters. Bryan Torres provided one of those moments Saturday, putting together a truly memorable MLB debut that has Cardinals fans, teammates and the entire baseball world buzzing. And when the cameras caught up to […] The post What Cardinals’ Bryan Torres said after incredible MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs had one of the flashiest defensive highlights of Saturday’s MLB slate and the 2026 season, and it came from Nico Hoerner in the infield. Hoerner delivered a dazzling throw between his legs during the Cubs’ matchup vs. the Houston Astros, turning a bunt attempt from switch-hitting catcher Cesar Salazar into what will […] The post Watch Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner’s mesmerizing between the legs highlight play vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez is checking off boxes as he progresses toward a return from shoulder surgery.
The Mets are anticipating Jared Young to return to their lineup as soon as this coming week.
The Nationals and Braves were midway through the second inning when rain forced a delay.
The former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has had quite the journey the last few months.
