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Will Ben Rice play today for the New York Yankees? Manager Aaron Boone has benched the MLB OPS leader three times in five games. The post Yankees Make Ben Rice Decision Ahead of Final Game vs. Angels appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Pimpin' ain't easy, unless your name is Kevin Alcantara.Alcantara may not be a familiar name for casual baseball fans out there or those who don't pull for the Chicago Cubs, given that he's played in only 13 MLB games in his career. However, if he keeps swinging the bat as he has been to start the 2026 campaign at the AAA level, baseball fans will be quick to learn about the 6-foot-6 bomber.The 23-year-old Dominican is hitting .255 with the Iowa Cubs this season to go along with seven home runs and 13 RBI. Those numbers won't blow anyone away, but some of the home runs and the instant celebration inside the batter's box he's pulled off certainly catch the eye.Alcantara hit an absolute mega home run against the Louisville Bats on April 5, and decided to launch his bat into the air in a smooth, yet somewhat aggressive move for a minor league game in early April.Alcantara hasn't exactly slowed down since then.Against the Columbus Clippers on Tuesday night, the outfielder hit two home runs. Both were absolute no-doubters, and while he was relatively subdued in the pimpin' department with his first home run of the contest, the same can't be said for the second.Throwing both your hands up and then rounding the bases with one up in the air is some special, special stuff.Alcantara holding up his right hand and making it look like a claw is an homage to his nickname, The Jaguar, which he's held since his childhood playing days in the Dominican Republic.With Chicago's rightfield position a bit crowded at the moment, and with All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong manning center field, there isn't a lot of room to insert Alcantara into the Cubs' lineup. It's hard to imagine that being the case for much longer, however, as the elite-level prospect is turning heads at the Triple-A level.
At long last, the curse given by WWE Superstar Danhausen has been lifted for the MLB’s New York Mets after Brian Gewirtz wagered with him. Gewirtz took to X, formerly Twitter, to wager with Danhausen while responding to SNY Mets’ post about New York’s seven-game losing streak, asking him to lift his curse. If he […] The post Mets ‘uncursed’ by WWE’s Danhausen amid 7-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Things could not be going much better for the San Diego Padres, as the team has won six consecutive games and nine of their last ten. After a 2-5 start, concerns were raised that the team might be bound for disappointment following back-to-back seasons of making the postseason. However, if this past week is any […] The post Padres Announce Fernando Tatis Jr. News During Mariners Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Shota Imanaga will help lead the visiting Cubs past the Phillies on Wednesday night, Stitches predicts.
The trade deadline is still months away, and it’s too early to tell where certain players will end up. There is time for teams to heat up and get back into the race and for others to begin slumping and fall out of contention.One team that is struggling so far is the Detroit Tigers. The […] The post Detroit Tigers Tabbed to Give Tarik Skubal “Fresh Start” in NL West appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels have a star slugger this season in outfielder Jo Adell. Adell is getting praise from a former Angels player. Tim Salmon gave Adell his flowers while having a conversation with the Foul Territory Network. “I give all the credit in the world to his (Adell’s) hitting to Chili Davis,” Salmon said, […] The post Ex-Angels star gives Joe Adell his flowers with honest admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies place 3.68 ERA pitcher on IL and call up 9.00 ERA lefty for Cubs series finale sportingnews.com
The former MLB pitcher who was convicted of killing his father-in-law recently addressed his criminal case and the lifetime prison sentence he received.
Anthony Volpe began the season on the IL for the New York Yankees. Volpe is getting closer to a return for New York after needing shoulder surgery last October. The next step in the process was making a rehab start at the Double-A level. Volpe got the start for the Somerset Patriots, the Double-A affiliate […] The post Yankees’ Anthony Volpe gets 100% real on facing Zack Wheeler in injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.The Cubs are coming off a 10-4 win on Tuesday.Alex Bregman led the team with three hits.Currently, the series is tied up at 1-1.Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year MLB PlayerThe Cubs have dealt with a lot of injuries this […] The post Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The New York Yankees announced a change on Wednesday.
With the New York Yankees’ depth in the pitching group seemingly struggling, the club decided to make a roster move to address the issue on Wednesday. It’s a decision that adds one more player to the bullpen just before the contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Reports indicate that the Yankees are recalling Angel Chivilli, […] The post Yankees add crucial pitching depth with latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fear of God Pays Homage to Jackie Robinson With 'April 15' MLB Collection Complex
The Tennessee Volunteers entered the NCAA Tournament as the No. 6 seed in the Midwest Region. Their run would end after an Elite Eight loss to the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines. It marked the Volunteers' third straight year losing in the Elite Eight. However, it was still a solid season, going 25-12 ...
Yankees add 97 MPH pitcher to MLB roster sportingnews.com
During yesterday’s Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox contest, Boston star Jarren Duran flipped the bird to a fan who was being disrespectful about Duran’s past. Jarren Duran flips off a fan in Minnesota pic.twitter.com/bLjRZYrjlV — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 15, 2026 This is not the first time this has happened. Duran clearly does not […] The post Red Sox’s Alex Cora shares statement after Jarren Duran-fan incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Red Sox removed Willson Contreras from the lineup.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels have split the first two games of their four-game series. On Tuesday night, Mike Trout hit his third home run of the first two games, leading the Angels to a win. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge already has two home runs in the series as well. Before the game […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout drops honest Aaron Judge admission after defeating Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Game 3 between the Dodgers and Mets is set for April 15. Here’s how to watch, plus a look at the expected starters.
The San Diego Padres took a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. It was a slow start to the season for the Padres, but since then, the team has been great. After starting 2-5, the team has won nine of its last ten, including six straight. After the 4-1 victory over the Mariners, […] The post Xander Bogaerts sounds off after Padres big win over Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB implemented the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system this season after testing it at the minor league level. After many were not entirely sure how well it would operate in the majors, it sounds like there is at least one aspect of the ABS that caught Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman completely by […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman reveals what has surprised him most about MLB’s ABS system appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Milwaukee Brewers had a few things working against them in their 9-7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, and one of them was Jacob Misiorowski’s health. It wasn’t an injury that he was dealing with, but a stomach illness that was definitely affecting his play throughout the game. Afterwards, Misiorowski was asked about how […] The post Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski makes brutally honest admission on not feeling well vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin McGonigle's massive extension has Detroit Tigers fans wondering what the ripple effects are involving Tarik Skubal and the organization's future.
