Cleveland Guardians land star catcher Patrick Bailey from San Francisco Giants in huge MLB trade
The 26-year-old won MLB's Gold Glove award in both 2024 and 2025 but had lost his starting spot with the Giants in recent weeks.
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Cubs match MLB history not seen since 1955 with second 10-game win streak
The Chicago Cubs continued their winning ways Friday night, taking down the Texas Rangers 7-1 to complete their second 10-game winning streak of the season. In doing so, Chicago matched a rare MLB feat last accomplished in 1955 by the Brooklyn Dodgers, who also produced two 10-game streaks within the first 39 games of a […] The post Cubs match MLB history not seen since 1955 with second 10-game win streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays Activate Addison Barger Before Angels Game
Addison Barger returns to Toronto Blue Jays lineup vs. Los Angeles Angels after missing time with ankle injury.
What Dave Roberts said about Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow IL decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was placed on the injured list on Friday. The pitcher is dealing with low back spasms. The move was not guaranteed to happen after Glasnow exited his most recent start, but Los Angeles ultimately decided that it was the best decision. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts later explained the […] The post What Dave Roberts said about Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sports Quote of the Day: Babe Ruth's Metaphor on Fear
In addition to otherworldly stats and accomplishments, Babe Ruth left behind a timeless message.
Athletics’ Nick Kurtz keeps making franchise history in win vs. Orioles
The Athletics opened their road series with a hard-fought 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night, and Nick Kurtz was right in the mix as they got it done at Camden Yards. Kurtz lined a crucial two-run triple in the fifth inning and finished with two hits, extending his MLB-leading on-base streak to […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz keeps making franchise history in win vs. Orioles appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cubs vs. Rangers Game 2: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – May 9
Chicago and Texas meet in Game 2 with starting pitchers set and streaming details available for fans following the series action.
JJ Wetherholt’s hilarious reaction to Little League Grand Slam
The St. Louis Cardinals have surprised many with their strong start to the season. On Friday, they won the second of their four-game series against the San Diego Padres 6-0. The biggest highlight came in the 5th inning with a “Little League Grand Slam” by second baseman JJ Wetherholt, per Bernie Wilson of MLB.com. With […] The post JJ Wetherholt’s hilarious reaction to Little League Grand Slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB trade grades: Giants dump Patrick Bailey in latest sign Buster Posey means business
The best defensive catcher in the game, Bailey had become a staple in San Francisco. But the Giants' early struggles have created a new sense of urgency.
Braves vs. Dodgers Game 2: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – May 9
The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of their series at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night.
Who is Tugboat Wilkinson? Giants trade for stout left-handed pitching prospect – sportingnews.com
Who is Tugboat Wilkinson? Giants trade for stout left-handed pitching prospect sportingnews.com
MLB Rumors: Two Teams Emerge As Early Landing Spots For Freddy Peralta
Freddy Peralta is emerging as a potential trade candidate for a couple of early playoff contenders if the New York Mets choose to trade the starting pitcher at the deadline.
Guardians land Patrick Bailey in big trade with Giants
The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly acquiring catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft and left-handed pitching prospect […] The post Guardians land Patrick Bailey in big trade with Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 9, 2026
A fresh set of MLB home run predictions spotlights top power threats for May 9, 2026, with hitters poised to go deep today.
How the Cincinnati Reds went from NL Central leaders to losers in 8 games
The Cincinnati Reds have gone from first to worst in the NL Central in just a week, with these reasons leading to their demise.
Fernando Tatis Jr.’s nightmare start continues as error leads to Little League grand slam
Fernando Tatis Jr. has now allowed more home runs than he's tallied.
Giants’ historic lack of walks reveals how opposing pitchers view lineup
At the very bottom of baseball in stolen bases and plenty of other offensive categories, the Giants haven’t done much hitting or running, let alone in conjunction.
These 4 Red Sox will be gone by the MLB trade deadline
The Boston Red Sox continue to toil at the bottom of the NL East standings, and recent injury news only increases the odds of a deadline fire sale.
Milwaukee Brewers Ace Jacob Misiorowski Destroys MLB Record Book With Unreal First Inning Against Yankees
Last season, Milwaukee Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski was at the heart of a controversy when he was named to the MLB All-Star Game after just five career starts. Many across the league felt that Misiorowski was unfairly added to the game, given his relative inexperience. Those cries only grew louder when Misiorowski struggled at times during […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Ace Jacob Misiorowski Destroys MLB Record Book With Unreal First Inning Against Yankees appeared first on BroBible.
What Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana said about 1st career home run
The Cleveland Guardians picked up another win on Friday night, handling the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Progressive Field, while much of the attention centered on rookie infielder Travis Bazzana and his first major league home run. The 23-year-old second baseman, selected first overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, connected for the milestone blast in the […] The post What Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana said about 1st career home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The blind spot that made White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami a ‘bad miss’ for other teams
The Chicago White Sox continue to get monster production from Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami blasted his 15th home run of the season on Friday. Many Major League Baseball insiders are now debating why so many other teams didn’t take a chance on the infielder, ahead of the 2026 season. A new ESPN report points […] The post The blind spot that made White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami a ‘bad miss’ for other teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Police Investigate Former Yankees Star & World Series Champion After Ugly Divorce
Police are reportedly looking into a former Yankees star following developments tied to a contentious and highly public divorce.
Is Rafael Devers the worst player in baseball? How Giants and Red Sox both lost the trade
Rafael Devers' 2026 campaign literally could not be going any worse. Does that absolve the Boston Red Sox's decision to trade Devers and the return they got? Absolutely not.
This Cubs-Mets trade for Freddy Peralta would give Chicago the edge over the Dodgers
Pulling off a trade for Freddy Peralta could be what gets the Chicago Cubs over the hump against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the MLB postseason.