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MLB rumors: Cubs, Padres among teams interested in Lucas Giolito amid injuries

Free agent starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has been without a team to start the 2026 Major League Baseball season. His days as a free agent may soon be over, though. At least two teams are rumored to be interested in signing Giolito, per The Athletic. Those two teams are the Chicago Cubs and San Diego […] The post MLB rumors: Cubs, Padres among teams interested in Lucas Giolito amid injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees fans losing it after Ben Rice benched again

The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series. Many fans were excited to see first baseman Ben Rice in action, but manager Aaron Boone decided to bench Rice instead. Boone is opting to sit the 27-year-old infielder in favor of […] The post Yankees fans losing it after Ben Rice benched again appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Jackson Holliday shut down amid wrist injury, but there’s a catch

The Baltimore Orioles are eagerly awaiting the return of star young infielder Jackson Holliday. Holliday is dealing with an issue in his hamate bone. It appears that there is another small setback in his recovery. “Jackson Holliday (hamate) is being shut down for a few days with wrist soreness stemming from his hamate surgery. He […] The post Orioles’ Jackson Holliday shut down amid wrist injury, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez pitched one third of an inning before an injury shut him down. But barring anything unforeseen, there’s a chance the closer is back on the mound sooner rather than later. General manager JJ Picollo told reports that Estevez is hoping to start a rehab assignment over the next five […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout

So often in fantasy baseball, a hot start is usually a product of good luck. A high Batting Average of Balls in Play (BABIP) and line drives that find gaps. Jordan Walker’s hot start has not gone unnoticed around the game. With a league-leading 8 home runs and a slugging percentage of .767, Walker ...

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Pirates manager gives rough estimate on Jared Jones injury return

Though the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching rotation is highlighted by Paul Skenes, one other pitcher that the team has yet to see play this season is Jared Jones. With the Pirates looking for a World Series in the near future, the team wants to be healthy, and Jones is a part of that, as manager Don […] The post Pirates manager gives rough estimate on Jared Jones injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kris Bryant shares revelation from Cubs’ 2016 3-1 World Series comeback

In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. A lot has changed 10 years since. David Ross and Anthony Rizzo are now retired. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant is with the Colorado Rockies. However, Bryant, who was a hero for the 2016 Cubs and won the MVP that season, is dealing with injury concerns. Bryant recently […] The post Kris Bryant shares revelation from Cubs’ 2016 3-1 World Series comeback appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

After making the playoffs the last two years, the Cleveland Guardians aren’t trying to give up their spot at the postseason table. They’ll be relying on their lineup to help carry them through the 162-game gauntlet. Cleveland has gotten out to a 10-7 start through their first 17 games of the season. However, their offense […] The post Guardians’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s only ‘nemesis’ that Paul Skenes mastered after LSU parking lot disaster

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is off to another great start to a season. The two-time defending Cy Young winner in the American League does not have a lot of things that he struggles with on the mound. There is one pitch he has yet to master, though, and it is one Paul Skenes has […] The post Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s only ‘nemesis’ that Paul Skenes mastered after LSU parking lot disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Dodgers pitcher said about Clayton Kershaw after dominant start vs. Mets

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets by a final score of 8-1 on Monday night. Justin Wrobleski turned in an impressive start, as he shut out the Mets for eight innings. The left-hander only struck out two hitters, but he also allowed just two hits and did not walk any batters. The […] The post What Dodgers pitcher said about Clayton Kershaw after dominant start vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup

Every NHL player grows up dreaming about the day they earn the right to raise the Stanley Cup. Most of them will never get the chance to realize it, and there are some others who had to wait a very long time before it finally came true. These are the NHL players who played the […] The post The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup appeared first on BroBible.

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Big injury update on Phillies’ top prospect comes with a catch

While the Philadelphia Phillies continue to focus on the 2026 season, the club’s top prospect is attempting to bounce back from injury. On Tuesday, that prospect received a big update regarding his status, but it did come with a catch. Aidan Miller, who is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the Phillies’ organization, is said to […] The post Big injury update on Phillies’ top prospect comes with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds’ Elly De La Cruz accomplishes feat not seen since 1900

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a solid start to the 2026 MLB season. They are 9-7, second in the National League Central division, one game back of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz is arguably the biggest reason for the early success. So much so, that he made history not seen in […] The post Reds’ Elly De La Cruz accomplishes feat not seen since 1900 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs give pitching a boost with promotion before Phillies clash

The Chicago Cubs are being satured with injuries affecting their pitching staff. As a result, they are looking at the minor leagues to fill in the gaps. On Tuesday, the Cubs announced they were bringing up left-hander Luke Little from Triple-A, per Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register. Little has been called up for […] The post Cubs give pitching a boost with promotion before Phillies clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith sends trade request message to Mike Trout after Angels-Yankees game

The Mike Trout era is not over. The superstar hitter for the Los Angeles Angels is still ballin’ out in Southern California. He’s off to a great season, and if he can stay healthy, he could produce one of the better seasons of his career. At 34 years old, one of the best players of […] The post Stephen A. Smith sends trade request message to Mike Trout after Angels-Yankees game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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