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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs have been playing sensational baseball for the last three weeks, and they have managed to get the best of nearly every opponent they have played except the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, even though they have a suffered a myriad of injuries to their pitching staff, they continue to pile up victories. "I […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on Shota Imanaga’s huge start in win vs. Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol provides pivotal Lars Nootbaar injury update before Dodgers game

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered a brutal blow to their lineup last October, with Lars Nootbar undergoing surgery to correct Haglund’s deformities in both his heels. The Cardinals placed him on the 60-day injured list at the start of the season, making him eligible to return on May 24. It looks like he is right […] The post Cardinals’ Oliver Marmol provides pivotal Lars Nootbaar injury update before Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol takes massive step toward injury return

As the Los Angeles Dodgers work through a bit of a tough patch, losing their last three games and eight of their last 13, help may be on the way in the form of Brusdar Graterol, the hard-throwing relief pitcher who hasn’t taken the mound since Game 5 of the World Series last fall. Taking […] The post Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol takes massive step toward injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Cubs’ Shota Imanaga shouted out after dominating Diamondbacks

The Chicago Cubs earned their 21st win of the season after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday. It was a brilliant outing for Shota Imanaga, as he dominated his opponent on the mound. After the contest, the 32-year-old left-hander gave his team a shoutout, helping him with his strong performance. During the postgame press […] The post Who Cubs’ Shota Imanaga shouted out after dominating Diamondbacks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an injury update on Jalen Williams ahead of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Daigneault and the Thunder will look to build off their first-round sweep against the Phoenix Suns. Williams, nursing a Grade-1 left hamstring strain, has been sidelined since […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault provides Jalen Williams injury update ahead of Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chargers meeting with ex-Browns tight end will catch Justin Herbert’s attention

The Los Angeles Chargers enter OTAs and minicamp with newcomers via the NFL Draft. General manager Joe Hortiz promised Justin Herbert some long-awaited help for the Chargers’ franchise quarterback. Yet LA might not be done adding to the roster, following a future high-profile meeting with a former Cleveland Browns tight end. NFL Network insider Ian […] The post Chargers meeting with ex-Browns tight end will catch Justin Herbert’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner

The Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Houston Rockets on Friday and will advance to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series was originally scheduled to begin on Sunday, but thanks to the Toronto Raptors forcing a Game 7, the Lakers have a few more days of rest. And that’s why Lakers […] The post Why LeBron James was grateful for RJ Barrett’s Game 6 game-winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets crucial injury update for Game 7 vs. Cavs

The Toronto Raptors listed forward Brandon Ingram as questionable for Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation, casting uncertainty over his availability for Sunday’s decisive matchup. Toronto released its latest injury report Saturday ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff on NBC and Peacock. TSN’s Josh Lewenberg added further context on […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram gets crucial injury update for Game 7 vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pete Alonso’s home run feat vs. Yankees will give Orioles fans hope for rest of season

The Baltimore Orioles have not played the kind of baseball through the first month-plus of the season that they had hoped. They are sitting in fourth place in the American League East, and they are already 7.0 games behind the first-place New York Yankees. Back to back games with a HR for Pete Alonso! pic.twitter.com/nLAGvBODTn […] The post Pete Alonso’s home run feat vs. Yankees will give Orioles fans hope for rest of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL rumors: Brendan Sorsby could enter Supplemental Draft if ruled ineligible by NCAA

When news broke that Brendan Sorsby was accused of playing more than 10,000 bets on football games during his collegiate career, it called his NCAA future into question. Suddenly, Sorsby’s $5 million NIL bag was called into question, as was his potential to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, and as a result, the […] The post NFL rumors: Brendan Sorsby could enter Supplemental Draft if ruled ineligible by NCAA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back

The Edmonton Oilers will not be making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, as they were eliminated from the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Ducks now prepare to face the Vegas Golden Knights for the first time in their history, while the […] The post Connor McDavid says Oilers have taken a step back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6

One of the biggest changes during the most recent NHL offseason was the major sign-and-trade deal of Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights, moving on from the team he’d spent nearly the first decade of his NHL career with. After a productive regular season, Marner has helped the Golden […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner’s immediate reaction to eliminating Mammoth in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers’ Kenley Jansen gets important injury update before Rangers game

Before the 2026 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers owned one of the best bullpens in the American League on paper. That once-promising piece of parchment has since been torn to shreds. AJ Hinch’s relief unit is enduring early struggles, but a different type of problem is now emerging. A couple of the more high-profile arms […] The post Tigers’ Kenley Jansen gets important injury update before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request

The 2025-26 NHL season was the first year since 2016 that the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was also, ironically, the first time that they failed to make the playoffs since the selection of Auston Matthews in the summer of 2016 at the NHL Draft. They […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average

The dreams of making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers officially came to a close after they were unable to dig themselves out of a 3-1 series deficit against the Anaheim Ducks and were eliminated in six games. The Oilers, who had lost in each of the last […] The post Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees suddenly facing big Anthony Volpe decision

After a disappointing end to their 2025 season, the New York Yankees are off to an incredible start, holding the best record in the American League despite having multiple players still working back from injuries. One such player is Anthony Volpe, the team’s longtime shortstop who won a Golden Glove as a rookie in 2023. […] The post Yankees suddenly facing big Anthony Volpe decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-player drops bold Kyle Tucker prediction amid early season slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a monster $240 million to land Kyle Tucker in MLB Free Agency. Tucker hasn’t delivered the consistent epic swings that LA fans envisioned, though, via the Chicago Cubs. Tucker dealt with reports of a lineup change within the Dodgers in late April. Manager Dave Roberts eventually plugged Tucker at the […] The post Ex-player drops bold Kyle Tucker prediction amid early season slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder following their 98-78 Game 6 win against the Houston Rockets. A big reason for why the Lakers advanced in the playoffs was Deandre Ayton outplaying the Rockets’ frontcourt. Following the Lakers’ Game 6 win against the Rockets, Deandre Ayton spoke […] The post How Deandre Ayton tapped into ‘biggest dude’ mentality to eliminate Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing Luka Doncic take ahead of Lakers series

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Luka Doncic’s impending return ahead of their Western Conference semifinal series. After Daigneault and the Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the playoffs, they’re preparing for the Lakers, whom they’ll face in the Western Conference semifinals. Daigneault discussed Doncic’s […] The post Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s revealing Luka Doncic take ahead of Lakers series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Max Fried give Yankees fans his own bobblehead before Orioles game

The New York Yankees created a memorable pregame moment, blending fan engagement with their Star Wars Day promotion ahead of a matchup vs. the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Before first pitch, left-hander Max Fried stepped beyond his usual role to greet fans outside the stadium. The gesture added a personal touch to the event […] The post Watch Max Fried give Yankees fans his own bobblehead before Orioles game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets rumors: Ken Rosenthal says quiet part out loud about New York’s Carlos Mendoza situation

While the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies fired their respective managers this season, there is a belief that the New York Mets could be next with Carlos Mendoza. However, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal sparked rumors on Saturday after claiming that the franchise does not want to fire Mendoza, but the organization never officially stated […] The post Mets rumors: Ken Rosenthal says quiet part out loud about New York’s Carlos Mendoza situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic star Franz Wagner officially ruled out for Game 7 vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic will be without Franz Wagner once again as the team prepares for a decisive Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Wagner has been officially ruled out with a right calf strain ahead of the do-or-die matchup, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena on ABC. His absence continues […] The post Magic star Franz Wagner officially ruled out for Game 7 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels reveals Minnesota’s mindset vs. Spurs amid Anthony Edwards’ injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into the Western Conference Semifinals without their franchise star, but Jaden McDaniels wants everyone to know, they aren’t panicking. When asked whether Anthony Edwards’ potential return during the series against the San Antonio Spurs serves as a mental boost for the team, McDaniels kept it short and powerful: “I told […] The post Timberwolves Jaden McDaniels reveals Minnesota’s mindset vs. Spurs amid Anthony Edwards’ injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UCLA football lands commitment from 4-star CB over Oklahoma, Miami

Four-star recruit and Long Beach Poly High School cornerback Juju Watson has become the latest in a growing list of talent that will play at the UCLA Bruins. Head coach Bob Chesney, who brings with him almost three decades of coaching experience, has had an immediate impact on the program’s recruitment. Johnson chose the Bruins […] The post UCLA football lands commitment from 4-star CB over Oklahoma, Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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