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The Pittsburgh Pirates, off to a 7-4 start to the 2026 MLB season, have a cheat code: every five days, they have a near-guaranteed win when Paul Skenes takes the mound for them. Tuesday was Skenes night for the Pirates, and as expected, Pittsburgh brought home a convincing 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes sends ‘scary’ warning after shutting down Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Few early-season storylines for the Pittsburgh Pirates are as jarring as Marcell Ozuna’s. The club has opened the 2026 season with a 7–4 record, backed by a lineup producing with consistency and power. Yet amid that success sits a glaring contradiction, a veteran designated hitter providing almost nothing at the plate. Through the opening stretch, […] The post Pirates’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Tuesday, the Chicago Cubs are playing the Tampa Bay Rays (in Florida) for the second game of their series.They lost by a score of 6-4 (on Monday).Cubs Sign 5-Year MLB PlayerThe Cubs got tough news on Tuesday regarding star pitcher Cade Horton.Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network wrote: “Cade Horton will have surgery on […] The post Chicago Cubs Sign 5-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles appeared first on Heavy Sports.
A fertile crop of first-year players is making an immediate impact.
Braxton Ashcraft joins Paul Skenes in Pirates history with a dominant start, backed by strong Statcast metrics. The post Pirates’ Rotation Arm Is Matching Paul Skenes in Key Early Metric appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
On Tuesday night, the New York Mets will be at home to host the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Mets are coming off a series with the San Francisco Giants where they won three out of four.That said, the more significant concern was the fact that Soto got injured on Saturday night.Major New York Mets Juan Soto AnnouncementThe […] The post BREAKING: MLB World Reacts To Major New York Mets Juan Soto Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Konnor Griffin’s first Pirates series vs. the Orioles was quiet in the box score, but Statcast shows elite speed, bat speed, and reasons for optimism. The post Pirates Top Prospect Went 1-for-9 but Statcast Tells a Different Story appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Today’s Best MLB Home Run Prop Bets: Top 5 including Oneil Cruz, George Springer, and more for April 6, 2026 Sportskeeda
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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Now that we’ve had 10 full days, end-of-game situations in MLB bullpens are becoming clearer. As we told you would happen, the closers flipped in Pittsburgh and Kansas City, but little else has shifted dramatically.A note that has nothing to do with fantasy baseball: Congrats to Rays closer Pete ...
After an unconventional opening weekend containing off-days on Friday and Sunday around the league, the first full week settled in more traditionally around MLB. While it’s still too early to make definitive decisions about most players, it’s never too early to get excited for what’s ahead. We’ve ...
The first full week of 2026 is in the books, and the landscape of the league is beginning to take shape.
Pirates make improbable Pittsburgh baseball history not done since 1943 sportingnews.com
Marcell Ozuna gives his opinion on getting booed by the Pittsburgh Pirates fans in their win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
Now that Konnor Griffin is at the major league level, the Pittsburgh Pirates are expecting him to deliver plenty of memorable moments. On Sunday, he showed fans what he could do on defense. Griffin is poised to be the Pirates’ starting shortstop for the foreseeable future, with a nine-year contract extension reportedly being finalized. Sunday’s […] The post Watch Pirates’ Konnor Griffin rob Orioles infielder of a hit with diving stop appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' defense took a hit on Sunday, as infielder Jared Triolo will head to the injured list. Per the Pirates on X, Triolo had been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee patellar tendon injury. The move is retroactive to April 4. In a corresponding move, the ...
Marcell Ozuna is struggling, and the Pirates should've seen this coming. Ozuna's checkered past made him a risky signing to begin with.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s wife Nathalie gushes over Oneil Cruz's spouse Lovely's eye-catching outfit at Pirates vs Orioles game Sportskeeda
On Saturday evening, the New York Mets will be in California to play the third game of their series with the San Francisco Giants.The series is tied up at 1-1 after the Mets won by a score of 10-3 (on Friday).New York Mets Announce Juan Soto’s StatusAfter getting hurt on Friday night, the Mets have […] The post New York Mets Announce Juan Soto Update For Giants Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Baltimore's starting rotation has already taken a hit The post Orioles Get Disappointing Injury Update on $10 Million Pitcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Just over a week into the 2026 fantasy baseball season, there are very few meaningful statistical samples out there. Seven or eight games for hitters don’t tell you much. They can tell you some, but declaring a season-long commitment to a certain player based on his April 4 output is risky at best, ...
Konnor Griffin, universally considered the best prospect in baseball, made his big league debut for the Pirates’ home opener against the Orioles.
