Scary moment veteran MLB umpire forced out of game after 100mph foul ball hits him from close range
MLB umpire CB Bucknor was having a bad week already when he took to the field for Wednesday's game between Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
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Giants’ defense prevents them from completing sweep vs. Padres
Something wasn't working between first and third base Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park, as the typically surehanded Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt teamed up to cost the Giants the first two runs they allowed in 7-1 drubbing to the Padres.
Cam Schlittler continues Yankees starters’ absurd dominace in win over Mariners
Cam Schlittler was masterful once again, throwing 6 ¹/₃ shutout innings while continuing the Yankees’ run of pitching dominance to begin the season.
Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them
The Miami Marlins surged behind starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara in a dominant performance that showcased both excellence and emotion. In their matchup vs. the Chicago White Sox, the ace delivered a complete-game effort that reaffirmed his place among baseball’s elite. Alcantara led Miami to a 10-0 victory on Wednesday at loanDepot park, throwing a complete-game […] The post Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox Drop to 1-5 in Ugly 2026 Start as Fan Anger Mounts
The Boston Red Sox drop to 1-5 to open 2026 season, as early struggles mount and fan frustration grows following another disappointing loss. The post Red Sox Drop to 1-5 in Ugly 2026 Start as Fan Anger Mounts appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mets ‘Compete’, But Struggles Key Issues Continue to Haunt Team
The New York Mets own one of the highest team payrolls in the MLB. However, that does not mean that they are immune to mental lapses. In the finale of their first road series of the season, the Mets stumbled, losing 2-1 in 11 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals. The loss drops New York […] The post Mets ‘Compete’, But Struggles Key Issues Continue to Haunt Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler makes 1st-of-its-kind MLB pitching history – sportingnews.com
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Justin Crawford's walk-off can't save the Phillies from a brutal reality check
The Philadelphia Phillies reached .500 with an incredible walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals, but deep-rooted problems remain.
The punchless Tigers are practically begging Tarik Skubal to leave them behind
Another sensational start resulted in another tough-luck loss for the best pitcher on the planet, whose team can't put a functional lineup around him.
Giants’ Matt Chapman fires NSFW message to Casey Schmitt during Padres game
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are in the tail end of a very entertaining series at Petco Park. The Giants have won the series already after taking two straight in San Diego. The Giants were swept by the New York Yankees to begin the season. San Francisco is currently trailing the Friars […] The post Giants’ Matt Chapman fires NSFW message to Casey Schmitt during Padres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox curiously bench catcher before game as season starts on poor foot: ‘For the best’
The Red Sox catcher was benched on Wednesday for undisclosed reasons, and his manager’s answer as to why was cagey to say the least.
Mets’ flagging offense continues to doom them in extra-innings loss to Cardinals
The Mets haven’t hit much since Opening Day, leaving little room for error from their pitchers.
Red Sox fans have tough questions for Alex Cora amid another clubhouse controversy
Rafael Devers isn't around to take the blame anymore, and yet Boston's dysfunction continues.
Netflix scores 3 million viewers for MLB Opening Night
Netflix’s first foray into Major League Baseball delivered a rather ho-hum audience. Per multiple reports, Netflix averaged 3.0 million viewers for its Opening Night MLB telecast between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants last Wednesday. That delivery fell a bit short of NBC’s primetime MLB broadcast the following night, which was billed as…
Braves Trade Idea Lands Twins’ All-Star Starter for Grant Holmes & Nacho Alvarez Jr.
There seems to be a growing consensus across several MLB media platforms that the Atlanta Braves MUST make a move for Minnesota Twins‘ All-Star Joe Ryan. On Wednesday, FanSided’s Austin Owens predicted that Joe Ryan will be traded to the Braves at some point this summer, and Bleacher Report curated a similar post, with the […] The post Braves Trade Idea Lands Twins’ All-Star Starter for Grant Holmes & Nacho Alvarez Jr. appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild
The Philadelphia Phillies came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon. Rookie Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played hero ball to secure the series win. After trailing 5-3 heading into the 9th inning and with the bases loaded, Sosa drove in two runs with an RBI single to left field. That evened […] The post Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Aaron Boone Announces Carlos Rodon Update Before Yankees Game
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced an update on left-hander Carlos Rodon.
CB Bucknor leaves game after getting hit by foul ball in nightmare week
MLB umpire CB Bucknor's brutal week got even worse on Wednesday.
A 162-homer season and more ridiculous trends from MLB's opening week
The first few days of a new MLB season provide some of the greatest overreactions and memes we’ll see all year. Clearly, White Sox first baseman Munetaka Muraka
Cody Ponce's injury leaves the Blue Jays with an all-too-obvious replacement
An already-existing Blue Jays rotation issue is only exacerbated after another arm lands on the IL.
Way-too-early MLB trade deadline preview: These stars won't survive July
Less than a week into the season seems like the perfect time to begin speculating who will be moved at the 2026 MLB trade deadline.
Walt Weiss Announces Chris Sale Update After Braves Game
Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss announced an unexpected update on left-hander Chris Sale.
Yankees stick to their Giancarlo Stanton plan despite slugger’s hot start
Even after Stanton began this season 10-for-20 through five games he was out of the lineup Wednesday against Mariners righty George Kirby.