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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for May 3-10

The two-start pitchers in this group are going to be in your starting lineups. They are either matchup proof or have a pair of favorable outings. No commentary or data provided is going to change that. Tarik Skubal (DET) vs. BOS; @ KCRCristopher Sanchez (PHI) @ MIA; vs. COLLogan Gilbert (SEA) vs. ...

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Why Rising Strikeout Rates Can Be a Hidden Buy Signal

I’m about to contradict myself. I constantly warn you to be leery of hitters whose K rates are climbing, with warnings that they aren’t being selective enough to sustain other possible successes. I continue to believe that — in general. However, let me talk to you now about when rising strikeout ...

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Why Astros-Orioles game was postponed on Wednesday

The Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles played the first game of their series yesterday, and it was the Orioles who walked away with the win. Unfortunately, the Astros will have to wait for another day to get their revenge, as the second game has been postponed. “Tonight’s scheduled game between the Orioles and Houston Astros […] The post Why Astros-Orioles game was postponed on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández Decision Before Marlins Game

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will conclude their series with the Miami Marlins in California.They are coming off a 2-1 loss on Tuesday.Teoscar Hernández finished with no hits in four at-bats.Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández DecisionFor Wednesday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 4/29 S. Ohtani DH F. Freeman 1B […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Make Teoscar Hernández Decision Before Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start

The Philadelphia Phillies are off to an awful start to the 2026 campaign. After a 9-19 start to the season, the Phillies fired Rob Thomson. The Phillies got a win in the first game of the Don Mattingly era, but are still in fourth in the NL East. With the bad start to the season, […] The post Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena takes crucial step toward injury return

The Houston Astros received an encouraging development on Tuesday as shortstop Jeremy Pena took another step in his recovery from a right hamstring injury. With the club searching for stability after a slow start, Pena’s progress offers a needed boost for a lineup still trying to find consistency. Pena began taking live at-bats during batting […] The post Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena takes crucial step toward injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kettmann on what it was like to co-author Dusty Baker’s memoir ‘Crossroads’

Dusty Baker is a baseball lifer who has been around the game for so long that he is connected to many great players and unforgettable moments. Baker won a World Series as a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and another as a manager for the Houston Astros before retiring in October 2023. He’s now ready…

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Tuesday, April 28

It’s the "Tuesday Trot Tracker," and we’re circling the bases looking for bombs across this slate. The matchups are juicy, the arms are vulnerable, and it’s shaping up for a home run parade if you pick the right bats. We have Jonathan Aranda riding a power surge against a pitcher he’s already taken ...

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Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat

The first manager of the MLB season has been fired. Alex Cora was fired by the Boston Red Sox after a 10-17 start to the season. This has put other managers, whose teams are struggling, on the hot seat. One of those managers is Astros head man Joe Espada. As the Astros sit at 11-18 […] The post Astros manager Joe Espada gets GM’s support after Red Sox firing Alex Cora turns up heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Announce Sudden Roster Move With 5-Year MLB Player

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the final game of their series with the Houston Astros (in Texas).The Yankees lost by a score of 7-4.They had their eight-game winning streak come to an end.Luis Gil pitched 4.0 innings, allowing five hits, six runs and three walks.Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote during the […] The post New York Yankees Announce Sudden Roster Move With 5-Year MLB Player appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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