Giancarlo Stanton exits early in Yankees injury worry
The Yankees have their first injury scare of the season.
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UPDATE: New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision During Astros Game
On Friday night, the New York Yankees are playing the Houston Astros in Texas.Giancarlo Stanton had one hit and one RBI in three at-bats.The Yankees led by a score of 8-2 after six innings.New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton DecisionUPDATE: Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reported the latest. Kuty wrote: “Announcement here is that Giancarlo Stanton […] The post UPDATE: New York Yankees Make Giancarlo Stanton Decision During Astros Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cubs’ Craig Counsell maintains ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’ is ‘bad rule’
Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized on Friday that his earlier remarks questioning the so-called “Shohei Ohtani Rule” had nothing to do with the team or player it benefits. “Look, this is not a Dodger thing, it’s not an Ohtani thing,” Counsell said. “It is a bad rule.” Cubs manager Craig Counsell maintains the rule that...
Red Sox's Brayan Bello Reaches Unfortunate Feat Not Seen Since 1936
Brayan Bello's start did not go according to plan on Friday night to say the least. The Boston Red Sox starting pitcher allowed eight runs on 13 hits in 3 and 1/3 innings on the mound against the Baltimore Orioles in the game. According to Talkin' Baseball, Bello became the first Red Sox pitcher to ...
Cubs Give Troubling News Update on Injured Closer
The Chicago Cubs announced a flurry of moves before a matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, April 24, including left-hander Caleb Thielbar heading to the 15-day injured list.Thielbar was knocked out of a game on Thursday, April 23, with a hamstring injury. Before he departed, he allowed a game-tying home run to Adolis […] The post Cubs Give Troubling News Update on Injured Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game
The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries continue to mount as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, Chicago received news that relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar will be placed on the injured list, per Alden González of ESPN. Manager Craig Counsell said Thielbar is suffering a “mild” hamstring strain. As a result, Thielbar […] The post Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
David Stearns still confident his Mets moves despite troubling early results
David Stearns took some big swings this offseason in making over the Mets roster, and a 12-game losing streak just two weeks into the year might lead an executive to some regrets.
Mets reveal Francisco Lindor’s injury timeline as Ronny Mauricio looks to seize chance
The Mets have gotten some clarity on Francisco Lindor’s left calf strain, and it’s not good news.
Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong expecting boos at Dodger Stadium
Following backlash for his criticism of Dodgers fans, a Cubs star told The Post on Friday "I don’t f—king regret s—t."
Yankees Announce Carlos Rodon News After 25 Missed Games
Carlos Rodón has yet to appear in a game for the New York Yankees this 2026 MLB season. Since being drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2014 MLB Draft, Rodón has been a prolific professional pitcher — when healthy, that is. The story of Rodón is one not only of talent and performance but also ...
Rafael Devers avoiding San Francisco media amid disastrous start to season
The San Francisco Giants are having a rocky start to the 2026 season, heading into their weekend series game against the Miami Marlins at 11-14 and just one 1.5 games out of last place in the ultra-competitive NL West. A large part of the Giants’ struggles can be attributed to the slow start from star…
Dodgers' Blake Snell Announces Giveaway Before Cubs Game
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell had some news to share on Friday.
Blue Jays outfielder exits Guardians game with hamstring injury
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes exited Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians due to left hamstring discomfort, the team announced. Lukes suffered the injury in the first inning while running to second base on a double. Injuries have been a concern for the Blue Jays in 2026, so this is certainly the last thing […] The post Blue Jays outfielder exits Guardians game with hamstring injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays Announce Nathan Lukes News After Leaving Guardians Game
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes left Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game
Athletics star outfielder Brent Rooker is currently on the injured list with an oblique injury. It seems as if he is trending in the right direction, however. On Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com shared an update on Rooker before the team’s game against the Texas Rangers. “Brent Rooker is taking batting practice with the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker takes big step toward injury return before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Career Milestone in 8th MLB Season
The Toronto Blue Jays made a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. announcement on Friday.
Blue Jays acquire catcher in trade with Rangers
The Toronto Blue Jays announced a trade on Friday, as they acquired catcher Willie MacIver from the Texas Rangers. “OFFICIAL: We’ve acquired C Willie MacIver from the Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. MacIver has been optioned to Triple-A. INF Tyler Fitzgerald has been DFA’d,” the Blue Jays announced. The Blue Jays have dealt with some […] The post Blue Jays acquire catcher in trade with Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reds Announce Eugenio Suarez News After Removal From Lineup
The Cincinnati Reds removed Eugenio Suarez from the lineup.
Ken Rosenthal says quiet part out loud about ‘Ohtani Rule’ controversy
Shohei Ohtani is the only player in the MLB who can pitch and hit for his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and continue to hit after he is taken out of the game as a pitcher. While it is called the “Ohtani Rule,” any player or team could take advantage of it, but no other […] The post Ken Rosenthal says quiet part out loud about ‘Ohtani Rule’ controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Setup Relievers You Should Own
The best fantasy relief pitchers so often live on the waiver wire instead of on rosters. In fantasy baseball leagues top set-up relievers wait in the wings, particularly in leagues that count saves and ignore holds. Stashing a talented arm for future save possibilities, or for streaming strikeouts ...
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for April 27-May 3
It’s a thin week for ace pitchers with two starts for 2026 fantasy baseball. Still, there are plenty of good matchups to exploit, even though the list of two-start pitchers is primarily populated with No. 3, 4, and 5 starting pitchers. As always, we’ll provide statistics like strikeout rate (K%), ...
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Addison Barger Update Before Guardians Game
The Toronto Blue Jays announced an Addison Barger update on Friday.
Mets Announce More Unfortunate Francisco Lindor News Before Rockies Game
The Mets had another unfortunate Francisco Lindor update on Friday.
Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman
Jeff Hoffman is officially out of a job (as the closer). Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins announced to reporters on Friday that Hoffman has been removed from his role as the team’s closer. The Blue Jays will now go with a closer-by-committee while Hoffman pitches out of lower-leverage spots for the time being, … The post Blue Jays make a big decision on the struggling Jeff Hoffman appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.