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The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago White Sox to open up the 2026 MLB season. However, Chicago has arguably the most intriguing rookie of the campaign in Munetaka Murakami, who hit a home run in each of those three games. After there was concern this offseason over how his bat would translate from the Nippon […] The post Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston make deal with division rival, give outfield major facelift by acquiring $426 million three-time MVP sportingnews.com
The New York Yankees’ February 2024 trade with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers was a relatively straightforward major league transaction at the time. Innocuous, even. One team with more capable MLB-level pitchers than they had spots for them traded one of them away, in exchange for a prospect to a team with a more immediate […] The post Yankees May Have Given Away “Unicorn” Pitching Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Monday, the Minnesota Twins are playing the first game of their series with the Kansas City Royals (in Missouri).The Twins went 1-2 in their first three games (against the Baltimore Orioles).Ex- New York Mets Player Signs Deal With TwinsEarlier this week, the Twins made a roster move by signing Drew Smith to a minor […] The post 6-Year New York Mets Player Signs Deal With New MLB Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Being a small market team, the Milwaukee Brewers must be creative in acquiring and retaining talent. Which is why they are prepared to hand out a contract extension to a player who just made the leap to Triple-A. The Brewers are nearing an eight-year contract extension with shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, via Bob Nightengale of […] The post Brewers closing in on 8-year deal with shortstop prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Atlanta Braves made a decision after their first loss of the season.
After dropping two of their first three games of the season, Philly already has cause for concern over the face of the franchise.
Cleveland Guardians fans are buzzing over Chase DeLauter’s huge start and what it could mean for the lineup’s future power outlook in 2026. The post Cleveland Guardians Fans Buzz Over Rookie Start appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Monday, the San Francisco Giants announced two trades after getting swept by the New York Yankees on Opening Weekend. OF Luis Matos traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. RHP Dylan Smith was acquired by the Giants from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Smith has been optioned to […] The post Giants make two trades after embarrassing sweep by Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Earlier on Monday, the San Francisco Giants made a trade with the Detroit Tigers to bring in relief pitcher Dylan Smith. Now, to make room for Smith on their 40-man roster, the Giants are parting ways with another one of their players. The Giants have announced that they have designated utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment. […] The post San Francisco Giants DFA 15-HR Infielder After Adding New RP appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Imai lasted 2.2 innings and hit the zone on 48.6 percent of pitches in his MLB debut. The Dodgers passed on him this winter. Turns out they knew something.
The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often. […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Gianna Girardi didn't let a winless weekend get her down, the liberals were extra insufferable this weekend, and Dan Hurley should've gotten a technical for the headbutt.
On Monday night, the San Francisco Giants will play the Padres in San Diego, California.They are coming off a series where they got swept by the New York Yankees (at home).Giants Send 3-Year MLB Player To BrewersBefore their game against the Padres, the Giants announced that they had made a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.The […] The post BREAKING: San Francisco Giants Announce Trade With Milwaukee Brewers appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Yankees are fresh off a three-game sweep of the in-state rival New York Mets, where the team got some strong pitching performances from Max Fried (6.1 innings pitched, 2 hits, no runs, 4 strikeouts) and Cam Schlittler (5.1 innings pitched, one hit, no runs, 8 strikeouts).The Yankees have the No. 3 starting […] The post Yankees Cut 26-Year-Old Pitcher Just 6 Months After Tommy John Surgery appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The San Francisco Giants have had a rough start to the 2026 season, as they lost each of their first three games of the campaign to the New York Yankees. Now, in response to their slow start, they are making a trade.According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Giants are acquiring relief pitcher Dylan Smith from […] The post TRADE: San Francisco Giants Swing Deal for 1.38 ERA Reliever appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The opening weekend of the Major League Baseball season is now behind us. The World Baseball Classic noise is quieting down, especially after Team USA lost to Venezuela in the final. Many fans are still upset that the Americans did not get it done for the second time in a row. San Diego Padres star […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller reacts to backlash for taking off silver medal at WBC appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was a weekend filled with milestones for the Orioles' new $155 million first baseman.
The 2026 MLB season is underway, and the Opening Day fireworks were electric. From walk-off homers to electric team debuts, there was great baseball all weekend long. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the remaining undefeated teams in the MLB Power Rankings. Where do both teams, and the other undefeated squads, […] The post 2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson made a decision on rookie center fielder Justin Crawford.
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez has started his 2026 season off on the wrong foot, no pun intended. An ankle contusion has forced Estevez to wear a walking boot. He is still in the boot on Monday as the Royals evaluate his injury, via Anne Rogers of MLB.com. With an off day on Tuesday, […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez still in walking boot with IL decision looming appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kansas City Royals share injury update on star closer Carlos Estevez.
Walker Buehler reflects on his Dodgers legacy, brutal Tommy John recovery, and evolution with the Padres—while delivering sharp insight on MLB’s spending, rivalry with Los Angeles, and the future of baseball.
