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Orioles’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Craig Albernaz’s first year as manager of the Baltimore Orioles has gotten out to a 6-6 start. With the roster Baltimore has constructed, they’re expecting a much stronger finish by the end of the season. The Orioles spent the offseason adding plenty of power to their lineup. First baseman Pete Alonso was the headliner, but […] The post Orioles’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ City Connect jerseys flying off the shelves, specifically for new ‘star’

The Atlanta Braves have had a solid start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 8-5 after winning the last two games of their West Coast swing. One of the standout players of the early season for the Braves has been Drake Baldwin, the young catcher who has smashed multiple home runs and is […] The post Braves’ City Connect jerseys flying off the shelves, specifically for new ‘star’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former GM Names the Position Red Sox Must Upgrade to Make Playoffs

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best starting-pitching rotations in baseball. They have Gold Glovers at nearly every outfield position. Their manager is a multi-time World Series champion. Yet, Boston’s offense is holding it back, and former MLB general manager and columnist for The Athletic Jim Bowden discussed by the Sox need an […] The post Former GM Names the Position Red Sox Must Upgrade to Make Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury

The New York Yankees and Athletics are finishing off a 3-game series in the Bronx before moving on to a new series starting on Friday night. The Yankees took Game 1 on Tuesday while the A’s took the middle game on Wednesday night. The winner of this contest will take the series. If the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why insider is confident Rangers can be a ‘playoff contender’

The Texas Rangers are drawing national attention as a potential playoff contender after climbing to first place in the AL West with a 7–5 record and a recent three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners. Fueled by the early impact of manager Skip Schumaker and an offense with significant upside, the team’s strong start signals a […] The post Why insider is confident Rangers can be a ‘playoff contender’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers release pitcher early in 2026 season

Undoubtedly, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a loaded pitching staff. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Blake Snell, to name a few. Unfortunately, right-hander Nick Nastrini isn’t going to be a part of it. On Thursday, the organization announced that Nastrini was being released after one start in the minors, per Leo Morgenstern of […] The post Dodgers release pitcher early in 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball New Pitches: Which Pitchers Added Nasty Stuff & What It Means for Fantasy

Gilbert has added a changeup that brings his total arsenal to six different pitches in terms of the looks he can present to different hitters. His vision for the pitch is to use it in conjunction with his splitter against left-handed hitters. Here is a look at their heat maps and Gilbert’s table. ...

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Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future. That’s not to say results don’t matter. Instead, Colorado will be intently evaluating each player who gets an opportunity on their roster. […] The post Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘What A Wild Inning:’ Toronto Blue Jays’ Minor League Team Scores 8 Runs Without A Single Hit

Sometimes in baseball, things just don’t go your way. It happens to every player and every team. Things just spiral out of control and there is almost nothing you can do about it. This was never more evident than during Tuesday night’s game between the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, the New Hampshire […] The post ‘What A Wild Inning:’ Toronto Blue Jays’ Minor League Team Scores 8 Runs Without A Single Hit appeared first on BroBible.

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Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

There were incredibly low expectations for the Los Angeles Angels. So far, that has mostly proved true, as the Halos are 6-7 after 13 games. But they have been in the baseball news twice over the last week. First, Jo Adell stole three home runs in a game. Then, Jorge Soler instigated a large brawl […] The post Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026 Rankings Redo, Early April Edition

Welcome to our monthly rankings. It has only been a week or so into the season, but a lot has changed already. We are witnessing some rookies having historic starts. We are watching some guys that we thought were locks to be studs getting off to slow starts. We are seeing players we didn’t expect ...

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Nico Hoerner’s hilarious take on hitting home run vs. Rays

It’s been a rough go at the outset for the Chicago Cubs. They are currently 6-6 and dealing with a lagging offense and a lack of depth on the mound, and as a result are in last place in the NL Central. Not only that, but they got a jam-packed schedule against the best of […] The post Nico Hoerner’s hilarious take on hitting home run vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season

It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for Ryan McMahon, as the New York Yankees’ third baseman has only recorded two hits out of 26 at-bats. While New York is winning games (8-3 to begin the campaign), McMahon is seemingly focused on breaking his slump. The 31-year-old infielder admitted he is not happy […] The post Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’

The Texas Rangers completed a statement series sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but a highlight-reel defensive play ultimately stole the spotlight. Despite Texas’ dominance, a dramatic home run robbery involving Josh Smith became one of the most talked-about moments of the game. The former LSU Tigers standout nearly gave the Rangers an early lead in […] The post The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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