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While the Pittsburgh Pirates try to build off a promising start to 2026 and gradually work their way toward their first postseason berth since 2015, it is good to be reminded of the more prosperous times they are chasing. A.J. Burnett, a former All-Star who retired as a member of that last playoff team, will […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes will receive NL Cy Young Award from special guest appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers' Edwin Diaz reveals truth behind mysterious injury holding him out of action sportingnews.com
The San Francisco Giants shut out the Cincinnati Reds, 3-0, at Great American Ball Park on Thursday to avoid a series sweep, with left-handed reliever Erik Miller earning his first career save. Miller ended the game by striking out Cincinnati first baseman Sal Stewart with a 97.7 mph fastball, completing the final out in the […] The post What Giants Erik Miller said about heated exchange with Sal Stewart appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Matt Quatraro knew how close the Kansas City Royals were to beating the Detroit Tigers in their 10-9 loss on Thursday night. Going into the game, Kansas City lost the first two games of the three-game set. The team has been unable to shake off its slow start as they find themselves near the bottom […] The post Royals manager gets brutally honest on crushing defeat vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For those who thought Aaron Boone might have nothing to get ejected about with the arrival of the automated ball-strike system, think again.
Two heavyweights went toe-for-toe in a sideshow to the Yankees-Angels series this week before Mike Trout came out on top.
Parker Messick flirts with history as Guardians top Orioles sportingnews.com
AJ Hinch was very proud of the Detroit Tigers being resilient throughout the clutch 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Going into the game, Detroit was rolling with five straight wins. It marked a huge bounce back after a poor start to the 2026 season, showing they are getting the rust […] The post Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Last weekend, the San Diego Padres made the curious decision to start their Gold Glove right fielder, Fernando Tatis Jr., at second base for two games.Practically, it allowed San Diego to give veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos a chance to play right field, while keeping Tatis in the lineup as well. Perhaps the Padres are worried […] The post Padres Are “Showcasing” Fernando Tatis Jr For Potential Trade, Says One MLB Analyst appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Anthony Volpe has yet to appear in a game of the New York Yankees this season.That said, he is on track to return soon, as he appeared in his second rehab start for the Somerset Patriots on Thursday.He finished the game with one hit in three at-bats. Anthony Volpe makes his second rehab start and […] The post MLB World Reacts To Anthony Volpe’s Performance In Yankees Minor League Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Yankees hitters are misusing ABS challenges, turning a potential edge into a costly liability amid offensive struggles. The post Yankees’ ABS Strategy Becoming Costly Problem appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Because Statcast has not yet pursued a way to quantify how tightly a hitter grasps a bat, chasing pitches outside of the zone might be the most concrete manner to measure whether a player or team is pressing.
Held to just one hit in Thursday’s 3-0 loss to the visiting San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds were unable to complete the series sweep. Despite being tied at the top of the NL Central with the Pittsburgh Pirates at 11-8, the Reds’ offense once again failed to show up. In 17 of their 19 […] The post Reds’ Terry Francona says quiet part out loud about struggling offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One Pittsburgh Pirates fan certainly had a day to remember at the ballpark on Thursday. The Pirates faced off on Thursday against the NL rival Washington Nationals for the final meeting of their four-game series. The game between the two teams took place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. With the Pirates and the Nationals … The post Pirates fan caught groping his female companion during live broadcast appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Yankees are watching a brutal slump involving Ryan McMahon. One that gets fans believing if Aaron Boone will demote him down the lineup. McMahon already didn’t record any hits or at-bat attempts in the 11-4 Thursday loss to the Anaheim Angels. Except Boone hasn’t shown any desire to give up on his […] The post Why Aaron Boone isn’t giving up on Ryan McMahon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians are searching for their first World Series victory in more than 77 years, but there is another franchise drought that fans would also love to see end. Left-handed starting pitcher Parker Messick needed three outs to complete the team’s first conventional no-hitter since Len Barker tossed one in 1981, but he could […] The post Parker Messick’s bid for first Cleveland no-hitter since 1981 ends in heartbreak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Losers of eight straight games, things really haven’t gone the way of the New York Mets as of late. A 3-1 start has fallen away to the Mets’ current 7-12 record, which is good enough for last in the NL East at the moment. One of the reasons for New York’s rough start? A slumping […] The post Ex-Mets GM suggests Francisco Lindor’s struggles go beyond the field appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tennessee basketball has hit an Elite Eight ceiling during the past three seasons. The Volunteers this time fell to eventual national champion Michigan in one-sided fashion. But head coach Rick Barnes and company addressed the loss swiftly portal wise. Tennessee established itself as one the more aggressive teams in the College Basketball Transfer Portal market. […] The post 1 transfer portal target Tennessee basketball must sign to get back to Elite Eight appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Texas Rangers outfielder Mark Canha has reportedly requested his release, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. “Veteran OF Mark Canha asked for his release today from the Rangers to seek big league opportunities elsewhere,” Heyman wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Canha signed a minor league contract with the Rangers this past offseason. Texas […] The post Why Rangers veteran outfielder requested his release appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The are hitting just .160 with six homers against lefties.
Texas has to make a decision on this former star slugger The post Veteran Outfielder Asks to Be Released by Rangers appeared first on Heavy Sports.
