How the Braves built MLB's best pitching staff from ashes, and whether it can last
Atlanta's rotation looked DOA before the season even began. Instead, it's carried them to the top of the NL East.

Atlanta's rotation looked DOA before the season even began. Instead, it's carried them to the top of the NL East.

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Monday's game against the Washington Nationals.

The Atlanta Braves are enjoying an incredible start to their 2026 season. They hold a large early lead in the NL East and have looked pretty good in their wins. However, they will continue their series against division rivals, the Washington Nationals, without one of their star players. Ronald Acuna Jr incurred two hits by […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. removed from Nationals game amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Braves center fielder Michael Harris is seeing a change.

Toronto Blue Jays stars George Springer and Addison Barger were among the team’s players to receive positive injury updates. The Blue Jays have been decimated by injuries during the season’s early goings, which have partly contributed to the team going just 8-13 through its first 21 games this year. The good news for the Blue […] The post George Springer, Addison Barger Receive Positive Injury Updates for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Among the scouts who were curious — and some were quite skeptical — about the new-look Mets, there was one aspect of the rebuild that seemed pretty foolproof: Bo Bichette was going to hit.

Elly De La Cruz has been one of the Cincinnati Reds’ best defenders this season with his range at shortstop. De La Cruz showed off his range again on Monday night, laying out for a diving stop off a hit from Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero and firing a perfect strike to first base […] The post Reds’ shortstop Elly De La Cruz’s reaction after robbing Junior Caminero is simply perfect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ted Williams had a line that all baseball players should remember when they're struggling.

The Los Angeles Angels acquired starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez for outfielder Taylor Ward in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles during the offseason. Rodriguez, however, has yet to pitch for the Angels as he deals with a shoulder injury. In fact, Rodriguez has not pitched in an MLB game since ...

On Monday, April 10th, the Seattle Mariners officially placed Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list. The team is calling it a left groin strain and hopes to have the former Gold Glove winner and All-Star back sooner rather than later. At first, it seemed like Donovan might have the chance to avoid an IL stint. […] The post Mariners Place Brendan Donovan on IL After Hot Start to Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

After watching his velocity take a noticeable dip for the Los Angeles Dodgers over his past few appearances, Edwin Diaz has officially been placed on IL ahead of a scheduled elbow surgery, with a return date set for July around the All-Star break. Asked about Diaz’s recent struggles and when LA knew things weren’t quite […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts opens up about placing Edwin Diaz on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Red Sox issued a worrying Sonny Gray injury update as the Yankees series looms, raising questions about his status and return timeline. The post Boston Red Sox Announce Worrying Sonny Gray Update as Yankees Series Looms appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Owners of an 11-game losing streak and tied for the worst record in the majors heading into Monday, the Mets don’t appear to have much reason for optimism.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts has missed 13 straight games.

The Colorado Rockies are doing something no other team in baseball is attempting, and early results are forcing the league to pay attention. In his first year with the Rockies, pitching coach Alon Leichman has introduced a system that moves pitch selection to the dugout. Heading into the club’s series finale of a four-game set […] The post How Rockies pitching coach Alon Leichman is changing pitching strategy in Colorado appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Edwin Díaz … The post Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The Mariners had an unfortunate news to share involving top prospect Colt Emerson after an update on Brendan Donovan.

The Kansas City Royalsplaced infielder Jonathan India on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder subluxation on Monday, the team announced. The move is retroactive to April 19. Versatile infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The team later shared an ...

In limited playing time, Grichuk has gone 2-for-20 with a pair of doubles, one walk and eight strikeouts.

The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt a huge blow involving Edwin Diaz Monday. The right-handed pitcher must undergo elbow surgery and will miss action for LA. But is he missing the entire season with his MLB Injury? LA fans can breathe out relief, as Diaz is expected to return by the MLB All-Star break in July. […] The post When Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz could return from elbow surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The defending champions lose their star closer to an injury.

While many MLB managers are on the hot seat right now, one, in particular, figures to be the first to lose his job.

Rob Thomson made an announcement after an update on Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler.

Not even the two-time defending World Series champions are immune from learning one of baseball's most painful lessons: Never trust a reliever.
