A 162-homer season and more ridiculous trends from MLB's opening week
The first few days of a new MLB season provide some of the greatest overreactions and memes we’ll see all year. Clearly, White Sox first baseman Munetaka Muraka

The first few days of a new MLB season provide some of the greatest overreactions and memes we’ll see all year. Clearly, White Sox first baseman Munetaka Muraka

An already-existing Blue Jays rotation issue is only exacerbated after another arm lands on the IL.

Less than a week into the season seems like the perfect time to begin speculating who will be moved at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced an unexpected update on left-hander Chris Sale.

Even after Stanton began this season 10-for-20 through five games he was out of the lineup Wednesday against Mariners righty George Kirby.

The New York Yankees have started the season well, and they’ll be looking to continue their strong play against the Seattle Mariners. In hopes of keeping their players fresh early, Giancarlo Stanton will not be in the lineup for the game, and manager Aaron Boone explained why. “This is the day we had marked with […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone explains why Giancarlo Stanton got Wednesday off amid hot start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Kevin Gausman opened up the 2026 season with 11 strikeouts in his first start on the mound. In his second outing in the campaign, Gausman managed to strike out 10 batters once again. In the top of the sixth inning during Wednesday’s game between the Colorado Rockies and the Blue […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Aaron Boone's Giancarlo Stanton decision vs. Mariners is unavoidable Yankees reality sportingnews.com

The New York Yankees made a decision on outfielder Giancarlo Stanton.

A new MLB The Show 26 Game Update 4 arrived over the weekend, adding improvements to Gameplay and several core modes. Overall, this update generally fixes a lot of bugs, and also updates several player modes. RTTS, Diamond Dynasty, Franchise, and the gameplay all received some love in the latest patch. Without further ado, let’s […] The post MLB The Show 26 Update 4 Improves Gameplay & Player Models appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Braves' Walt Weiss pumps brakes on Chris Sale's red flags after concerning start vs. Athletics sportingnews.com

The New York Yankees are off to a scorching hot start to the 2026 MLB season. The boys in pinstripes are 4-1 after sweeping the San Francisco Giants and winning last night against the Seattle Mariners. NY heads into Game 3 tonight aiming to win their second consecutive series on the West Coast. The Yankees […] The post What is the latest on Yankees SP Carlos Rodon’s hamstring tightness? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A behind-the-back flip. Perfect timing. One unbelievable play from Ernie Clement has everyone talking.

Home run robberies are one of the best moments in baseball. The thrill of bringing back a home run is arguably a greater feeling than hitting one. Athletics star outfielder Denzel Clarke is back, making awesome catches around the wall. On Wednesday, Clarke robbed Drake Baldwin of his third hit of the game and his […] The post Athletics’ Denzel Clarke is back making insane centerfield catches with this home run robbery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Boston Red Sox are facing a trade decision after an update on first baseman Triston Casas.

Bryce Harper was left frustrated on Wednesday when he had an out taken away from him thanks to a rule that rarely comes up in Major League Baseball. Harper thought he had the third out of the inning when he tagged Washington’s Jacob Young out at first during Wednesday’s game between the Nationals and Philadelphia … The post Bryce Harper loses an out on rarely-enforced rule appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson had an update on Zack Wheeler.

It’s been a rough go for umpire C.B. Bucknor since spring training after the ABS overturned three of his calls in one inning. After his total blunder in Tuesday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, Bucknor took a foul tip to the mask during Wednesday’s contest. In the top of the second […] The post C.B. Bucknor’s rough MLB season continues with foul tip off mask appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Umpire CB Bucknor’s terrible week culminated in him getting knocked out of Wednesday’s game by a foul ball. Bucknor was the home plate umpire during Wednesday’s game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wi. During the top of the second inning, he took a foul ball directly … The post CB Bucknor gets knocked out of game by foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Mets face stiff competition from Blue Jays, Braves for 'really good' AL starter sportingnews.com

As the 2026 MLB season is underway, some front offices are focusing on securing the future of their franchise. The Seattle Mariners just signed Colt Emerson to a massive extension, even before he has made his MLB debut. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates could be following suit. The Pirates, and top prospect Konnor Girffin, are working […] The post Pirates rumors: Konnor Griffin contract negotiations underway before his MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Adam Ottavino is joining ESPN as an MLB analyst, per Front Office Sports. Ottavino pitched for five teams over a 15-year career as one of the better relievers of his generation, last playing a full season with the New York Mets in 2024 before retiring. The 40-year-old has been one of the more compelling voices…

Giants trade idea lands Nationals' .805 OPS outfielder to surge Tony Vitello's offense sportingnews.com

Shae BANG-eliers! The Athletics catcher just smashed his MLB-leading fifth home run of the early regular season. The Athletics and Atlanta Braves are in game No. 6 of the 162-game season. Hitting five home runs in this many games is very rare. It’s also sweet to see a player do it against the team that […] The post Athletics’ Shea Langeliers smashes another homer vs Braves, leads MLB with 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
