The Mets' new-look offense is broken, and there's no easy fix in sight
New York has scored one run in its last 23 innings of baseball, a stretch so ugly it's hard to dismiss.
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Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers
The Arizona Diamondbacks closed out a statement series vs. the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, with Corbin Carroll leading the charge in a decisive three-game sweep. In a tightly contested pitching duel between Zac Gallen and Tarik Skubal, Detroit fell 1–0 despite Skubal allowing just one run — a first-inning solo shot to Carroll. By breaking […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll on value of beating Tarik Skubal, sweep of Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet embarrassed by Astros sweep, ‘it’s not acceptable’
The Boston Red Sox entered the 2026 MLB season with high hopes. They added talent up and down the roster. Through six games, things have not gone as planned. The Red Sox lost their fifth straight game on Wednesday, losing 6-4 to the Houston Astros. That capped off a three-game sweep at the hands of […] The post Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet embarrassed by Astros sweep, ‘it’s not acceptable’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Justin Crawford Walk-Off Moment Signals Something Bigger For Phillies Future
A clutch walk-off capped a huge day for Justin Crawford and may have revealed the Phillies’ next rising star.
Astros Get Jeremy Pena Injury Update After Missing Red Sox Game
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena missed his fourth game of the MLB season on Wednesday.
Dodgers Make MLB History with Yoshinobu Yamamoto Start vs. Guardians
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially made MLB history on Wednesday night against the Cleveland Guardians. As Dodgers reporter Fabian Ardaya indicated earlier this week, the Dodgers are the only team in MLB history to have three Japanese-born pitchers start in three consecutive games. On Monday, Roki Sasaki started (Dodgers loss), and on Tuesday, Shohei […] The post Dodgers Make MLB History with Yoshinobu Yamamoto Start vs. Guardians appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Red Sox’s Triston Casas shut down, suffers brutal injury setback
Triston Casas is currently on the 10-day IL as he is still recovering from a left patellar tendon injury he suffered early in the 2025 season. Unfortunately, it appears the Boston Red Sox’s first baseman could be out for a substantial amount of time after experiencing a setback. Reports indicate that Casas, who is 26 […] The post Red Sox’s Triston Casas shut down, suffers brutal injury setback appeared first on ClutchPoints.
New-look Mets still trying to escape last year’s issues
The first week of 2026 looks an awful lot like the last 15 of 2025, at least from the offensive side of the ball.
Shohei Ohtani takes rare on-field batting practice, says swing is ‘a little off’
The Dodgers didn’t take on-field batting practice as a team on Wednesday afternoon. But, in an exceedingly rare occurrence, Shohei Ohtani did.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York
The New York Yankees are witnessing right-hander Cam Schlittler emerge as a dominant force driving the club’s early-season pitching success. At 25, he quickly establishes himself as a key figure in the Yankees rotation, combining elite results with impressive composure. Schlittler opened the 2026 season with remarkable efficiency. Across his first two starts, he delivered […] The post Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers Claim 4.66 ERA Pitcher Off Waivers from Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have claimed pitcher Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In order to make room for Holman on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles has transferred Gavin Stone from the 15-day Injured List to the 60-day IL. The Diamondbacks DFA’d Holman on Opening Day to make room […] The post Dodgers Claim 4.66 ERA Pitcher Off Waivers from Diamondbacks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Blue Jays Urged to Sign Former Red Sox Pitcher to Replace Cody Ponce
The Toronto Blue Jays are urged to sign former Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to replace Cody Ponce as he suffered a knee injury. The post Blue Jays Urged to Sign Former Red Sox Pitcher to Replace Cody Ponce appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mets’ Juan Soto ends offensive ineptitude with sneaky solo homer
It took some time, but New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto finally got one out of the park — barely. The former Home Run Derby champion got his first home run in the 2026 MLB season on Wednesday, during the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. In […] The post Mets’ Juan Soto ends offensive ineptitude with sneaky solo homer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘Yoshi’ bobbleheads reach eye-watering prices on resale market
Those in search of Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Nintendo-themed bobbleheads better make sure their wallets are powered up.
Scary moment veteran MLB umpire forced out of game after 100mph foul ball hits him from close range
MLB umpire CB Bucknor was having a bad week already when he took to the field for Wednesday's game between Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
Giants’ defense prevents them from completing sweep vs. Padres
Something wasn't working between first and third base Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park, as the typically surehanded Matt Chapman and Casey Schmitt teamed up to cost the Giants the first two runs they allowed in 7-1 drubbing to the Padres.
Cam Schlittler continues Yankees starters’ absurd dominace in win over Mariners
Cam Schlittler was masterful once again, throwing 6 ¹/₃ shutout innings while continuing the Yankees’ run of pitching dominance to begin the season.
Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them
The Miami Marlins surged behind starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara in a dominant performance that showcased both excellence and emotion. In their matchup vs. the Chicago White Sox, the ace delivered a complete-game effort that reaffirmed his place among baseball’s elite. Alcantara led Miami to a 10-0 victory on Wednesday at loanDepot park, throwing a complete-game […] The post Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox Drop to 1-5 in Ugly 2026 Start as Fan Anger Mounts
The Boston Red Sox drop to 1-5 to open 2026 season, as early struggles mount and fan frustration grows following another disappointing loss. The post Red Sox Drop to 1-5 in Ugly 2026 Start as Fan Anger Mounts appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Mets ‘Compete’, But Struggles Key Issues Continue to Haunt Team
The New York Mets own one of the highest team payrolls in the MLB. However, that does not mean that they are immune to mental lapses. In the finale of their first road series of the season, the Mets stumbled, losing 2-1 in 11 innings to the St. Louis Cardinals. The loss drops New York […] The post Mets ‘Compete’, But Struggles Key Issues Continue to Haunt Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler makes 1st-of-its-kind MLB pitching history – sportingnews.com
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Justin Crawford's walk-off can't save the Phillies from a brutal reality check
The Philadelphia Phillies reached .500 with an incredible walk-off victory over the Washington Nationals, but deep-rooted problems remain.
The punchless Tigers are practically begging Tarik Skubal to leave them behind
Another sensational start resulted in another tough-luck loss for the best pitcher on the planet, whose team can't put a functional lineup around him.
Giants’ Matt Chapman fires NSFW message to Casey Schmitt during Padres game
The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres are in the tail end of a very entertaining series at Petco Park. The Giants have won the series already after taking two straight in San Diego. The Giants were swept by the New York Yankees to begin the season. San Francisco is currently trailing the Friars […] The post Giants’ Matt Chapman fires NSFW message to Casey Schmitt during Padres game appeared first on ClutchPoints.