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Braves closer Raisel Iglesias’ return from injury leads to Carlos Carrasco roster move

Atlanta Braves star closer Raisel Iglesias has been dealing with a shoulder injury. On Tuesday, the Braves officially activated him from the injured list, the team announced. However, the move led to Carlos Carrasco — who recently re-joined the Braves — being designated for assignment. “The #Braves today reinstated RHP Raisel Iglesias from the injured […] The post Braves closer Raisel Iglesias’ return from injury leads to Carlos Carrasco roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds rumors: Why Sal Stewart won’t be seeing green like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle

After losing four straight games, the Cincinnati Reds have fallen out of first place in the NL Central division, down to third behind the St. Louis Cardinals. They were recently swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates and have lost the opening game against the Chicago Cubs in a best-of-four series. Cincinnati was hoping to start the […] The post Reds rumors: Why Sal Stewart won’t be seeing green like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Atlanta Braves Cut 17-Year Veteran Pitcher Before Mariners Game

The Atlanta Braves are set to play against the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. The Braves will be looking to pick up a victory after losing the first game of their series against the Mariners by a 5-4 final score. Yet, the Braves have made a notable roster move ahead of their upcoming matchup against […] The post Atlanta Braves Cut 17-Year Veteran Pitcher Before Mariners Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jon Heyman names 4 reasons Mets can ‘cheer’ today

It’s been an abysmal start to the 2026 campaign for the New York Mets, to say the least. However, MLB insider of the New York Post, Jon Heyman, is looking at the franchise with a half-glass-full mentality, as he shed some light on the positives that are brewing within the organization. Heyman claimed that the […] The post Jon Heyman names 4 reasons Mets can ‘cheer’ today appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins rumors: Ken Rosenthal sends warning about Sandy Alcantara trade

The Miami Marlins have leaned on ace Sandy Alcantara for quite some time. Alcantara has also been the subject of trade speculation for a good while in Miami. Major League Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal is sending a bold message to the team about the star pitcher, well ahead of this year’s trade deadline. “The Marlins’ […] The post Marlins rumors: Ken Rosenthal sends warning about Sandy Alcantara trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies’ manager change

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper made a brutally honest comment about how the team’s recent managerial change may have helped them. The Phillies improved to 6-1 since firing Rob Thomson with a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park on Monday. Harper admitted there was probably a correlation between those two things, … The post Bryce Harper makes brutally honest comment about Phillies’ manager change appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets’ Peralta, Holmes Named Trade Targets for Tigers After Skubal Injury

The Detroit Tigers are looking for pitching help with ace Tarik Skubal heading for elbow surgery, and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com has tabbed the New York Mets as a trade partner.Feinsand lists Freddy Peralta and Clay Holmes as potential candidates for a Mets trade. New York has stumbled out of the gates, posting a 13-22 […] The post Mets’ Peralta, Holmes Named Trade Targets for Tigers After Skubal Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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What Pete Crow-Armstrong said about Michael Conforto’s clutch walk-off home run

The Chicago Cubs are red hot. On Monday, they defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 with Michael Conforto hitting a walk-off homer and leading the Cubs to their 12th straight win at Wrigley Field, the longest win streak since 2008. At the time, the Cubs went on a 14-game winning streak at the friendly confines. Meanwhile, […] The post What Pete Crow-Armstrong said about Michael Conforto’s clutch walk-off home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves Not Discussing Contract Extension with Star Slugger

The Atlanta Braves have been one of the best teams in Major League Baseball to begin the 2026 season. A significant reason for the team’s surprise start comes down to their pitching staff. Atlanta currently ranks third-best in all of baseball in runs allowed per game (3.58) and team ERA (3.25). Only the free-spending New […] The post Braves Not Discussing Contract Extension with Star Slugger appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pirates pitcher suspended for throwing at Sal Stewart

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds were recently involved in an incident, as Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski appeared to throw at Reds rookie Sal Stewart. On Tuesday, Devenski and Pirates manager Don Kelly reportedly received suspensions, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski receives three-game suspension and is fined for […] The post Pirates pitcher suspended for throwing at Sal Stewart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 25-11 despite a recent loss to the Seattle Mariners. In that game, Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run to get things started for Atlanta, continuing his epic first portion of the 2026 season. Baldwin has arguably […] The post Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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8 largest contracts in MLB history

Major League Baseball is where the money is at. Some of the biggest contracts in all of sports have been signed in baseball in recent years. Superstars are not only getting job security throughout long, multi-year contracts, but they are absolutely breaking the bank with deals pushing a billion dollars in total. These days, even […] The post 8 largest contracts in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of struggles this year. Aaron Nola has not been immune to joining in on the disappointing effort so far this year. Nola took to the mound Monday and pitched a gem. It was the best start of the year for Nola, who went six innings, scattering five […] The post Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury

The Kansas City Royals are preparing for the second contest of a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Kansas City earned an impressive 6-2 win against the Guardians on Monday to begin the series. At 16-19, the Royals are now just 1.5 games behind the 18-18 Guardians and Detroit Tigers for first […] The post Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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