Mets sputtering after fast start part of rough week for New York baseball that raises concerns
So let’s agree the closing argument for the 2026 version is in the distance. But what is in the present has not been uplifting.
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Anthony Volpe set for first Yankees rehab assignment after swing was ‘clean slate’ to tinker with
Anthony Volpe is on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment, but he no longer feels like a rehabbing player.
Pirates' Oneil Cruz got 65-foot helping hand from Wrigley Field wind – sportingnews.com
Pirates' Oneil Cruz got 65-foot helping hand from Wrigley Field wind sportingnews.com
Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit
The word “catastrophic” does not often have a place in April baseball, but it is hard to describe the Houston Astros’ first road trip of the 2026 MLB campaign as anything else. Joe Espada’s squad has gone 1-8 versus the Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners and is off to a slow start for the […] The post Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers too sloppy to overcome Roki Sasaki’s shaky start in loss to Rangers
Roki Sasaki repeatedly averted disaster Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately for the Dodgers, the rest of the team couldn’t do the same. In a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, Sasaki was not sharp, giving up five hits and five walks over a four-inning outing marred by continued command issues. However, he somehow limited the damage to just...
Padres Announce Nick Pivetta News After Leaving Rockies Game
San Diego Padres starter Nick Pivetta left Sunday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.
Red Sox benefit as Willson Contreras finally lets his bat do the talking
The Boston Red Sox are turning their season around, and Willson Contreras, despite not saying much since his tirade on Monday, has been right in the middle of it.
Blue Jays Must Steal $3.5M Braves Castaway to Solve Max Scherzer Problem Amid Surging Losses
The Toronto Blue Jays are in a bit of a funk. No, they aren’t visiting any disco halls, but back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Twins have the ball club in an early-season spiral that must stop. In light of this, the MLB club needs to decide on Max Scherzer and Martin Perez.George Springer is the […] The post Blue Jays Must Steal $3.5M Braves Castaway to Solve Max Scherzer Problem Amid Surging Losses appeared first on Heavy Sports.
How to Watch Red Sox Games Without Cable in 2026
It doesn’t have to be difficult to stream Boston Red Sox games in 2026.Your options for streaming Red Sox games this season will depend on what channel a particular game is on. So, you can check here to see where a certain game is being televised, and then read on below for the best ways […] The post How to Watch Red Sox Games Without Cable in 2026 appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Fox viewers annoyed after John Smoltz’s ‘awful’ ABS take
Major League Baseball’s introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, which allows players to challenge umpires’ ball-strike calls, this season has been a nearly universally acclaimed addition to the big leagues for analysts, fans, and players, and has already resulted in some great moments. Not everyone, however, has been a fan of the new…
Braves predicted to part ways with $1.25M historic lefty when Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim return – sportingnews.com
Braves predicted to part ways with $1.25M historic lefty when Sean Murphy, Ha-Seong Kim return sportingnews.com
Why Padres’ Nick Pivetta left gem vs. Rockies early
San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta had a short day on the mound during a series finale against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at Petco Park in San Diego. Pivetta left his mound duty in the bottom of the fourth inning due to an apparent injury. San Diego later provided the reason for his early […] The post Why Padres’ Nick Pivetta left gem vs. Rockies early appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion
On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day concussion protocol. Now, manager Craig Albernaz has revealed exactly what led to that maneuver. O’Neill had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to an illness. On Thursday he was battling dehydration, when he fell and bumped […] The post Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB Power Rankings: Where all 30 teams stand as slow starts take a toll
As we head deeper into April, it's becoming harder and harder to chalk poor play up to a small sample size.
Rays Player Issues Apology to Yankees Star Jazz Chisholm Jr.
A player on the Tampa Bay Rays issued an apology to New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.
Aaron Boone to reporters: Jazz Chisholm Jr. needs to answer ‘things in a better way’
The New York Yankees lost 5-4 in extra innings to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the ballclub’s fourth loss in a row. The Yankees had a chance to extend the game in the bottom of the 10th inning, with Tampa Bay’s Jonathan Aranda coming to the plate with one out and the bases…
Blue Jays news’ Max Scherzer gives encouraging update after brutal return from arm injury
The Toronto Blue Jays have been up and down so far this season, and there are a few injuries that they’re dealing with. Max Scherzer is suffering from right forearm tendinitis, and in their game against the Minnesota Twins, it looks like he’s still dealing with some of the effects. Nonetheless, Scherzer noted that he […] The post Blue Jays news’ Max Scherzer gives encouraging update after brutal return from arm injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Heavy Lumber & City Connect Relics April 2026: Game-Used Patch Card Strategies
The surge of Heavy Lumber City Connect relics hitting April 2026 releases has collectors buzzing. These game-used patch cards from April 2026 represent one of the strongest relic opportunities of the year. Advanced readers stay for the product-by-product breakdown, patch-quality intel, and exact ...
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep
NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason. But it was not meant to be, as the lineup totaled just four hits and wasted […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds
Part of the reason the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since 2014 is because they haven’t had enough quality pitching. Jose Soriano is doing everything in his power to change that narrative. In a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and three […] The post Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment
Mike Trout’s comically bad luck almost struck again on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels star Trout had a very scary moment during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. In the second inning at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, Trout was standing at third base with teammate Jorge Soler up to bat. Soler launched … The post Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing
The Los Angeles Dodgers splurged $89 million to land Edwin Diaz in December. Diaz’s signing made MLB history in the process. But LA and manager Dave Roberts have seen the right-handed pitcher struggle early in 2026. Including witnessing Diaz’s troubling velocity dip on his pitch. Diaz threw heat that topped 97 miles per hour throughout […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder
The New York Yankees are quickly becoming a comedy of errors this season. Yankees first baseman Ben Rice cost the team with a blunder during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., Rice was called out on strikes by home plater umpire Dan Bellino … The post Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season
The Tampa Bay Rays know competing in the AL East is no easy task. Each offseason the franchise scours the open market to see if they can find any underrated talent. The Rays have been no strangers to trades either as they try to maximize their roster. In July of 2025, they made a crucial […] The post Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.