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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved shortstop Mookie Betts to the cleanup spot in the order against the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts moved shortstop Mookie Betts to the cleanup spot in the order against the Colorado Rockies.

The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rough 2026 MLB season so far, currently sitting at 25-28 entering their next series against the Miami Marlins. Concerns about a potential hangover from their devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s World Series have proven to be more than justified thus far. […] The post Blue Jays send down left fielder with putrid .507 OPS appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will play the second game of their series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.The Cubs are coming off a 10-5 win on Friday.Dansby Swanson finished with one hit, one run and one strikeout in five at-bats.Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson DecisionFor Saturday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before White Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY.

The New York Mets are off to an MLB-worst start to the 2026 season and entered play on Friday night with a 10-21 record. This is while the Mets have the second-highest payroll in MLB. It’s been a disaster for the Mets in the early going, and during Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles…

The MLB season is chugging along, and we’re starting to get an idea of the landscape of the league in 2026. Just about a fifth of the season is complete,…

An MLB analyst predicts a trade situation between the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres ahead of the deadline later this season.

Amid their 14-17 start to the 2026 MLB season that is on pace to not be much better than the six seasons immediately before it, the Washington Nationals and their fanbase will continue to look for reasons to be optimistic. And the good news is that one of the arms they are looking to for […] The post Numbers Confirm Nationals Starter Has Baseball’s Single Best Pitch appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly fired manager Rob Thomson following the team’s 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Don Mattingly is set to be the interim manager. The Phillies had high expectations entering the season but their performance has been lackluster. Thomson is the second manager in MLB […] The post Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Mets added a veteran outfielder to their roster after falling to the worst record in the MLB once again.


The Miami Marlins have opened the 2026 season with a surprising 9–8 record, a mark that suggests early progress. But beneath that modest success lies a troubling reality. Center fielder Jakob Marsee, one of the team’s most important building blocks, has stumbled out of the gate, and his struggles are quickly becoming the defining storyline […] The post Marlins’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

New York Yankees fans won't like Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s excuse for his slow start to the 2026 MLB season, as valid as said excuse is.

The Chicago Cubs made multiple roster moves on Friday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Reliever Phil Maton was placed on the injured list among the roster moves. “Cubs relieve Phil Maton placed on the IL with right knee tendinitis. And Dylan Carlson was DFA’d for Seiya Suzuki’s (knee) return. Ethan Roberts called up for […] The post Cubs place pitcher on IL, DFA outfielder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 9-2 after a recent road win over the Toronto Blue Jays in a rematch of last year’s World Series. Recently, the Dodgers got a tough status update when it was announced that Miguel Rojas was scratched […] The post Miguel Rojas returns to Dodgers lineup after his father’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cincinnati Reds have been one of baseball’s early surprises in 2026, jumping out to an 8–3 start and seizing control of their division. The energy, execution, and timely hitting have all been there. But at the top of the lineup, a very different story is unfolding. TJ Friedl’s slow start has created a stark […] The post Reds’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

A bizarre scene in Anaheim led to the first mound charge of the 2026 MLB season when Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler threw wild punches at Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez.

The New York Mets are off to a slow start in the 2026 MLB season, and things became a little more concerning for them with news of Juan Soto’s injury. Soto was unable to finish Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., due to tightness in his right … The post Notable update emerges about Juan Soto’s concerning injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was reportedly involved in a car accident just after he helped the Cardinals secure a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Winn did not suffer any serious injuries, according to Alex Barton of Fox 2 Now. The single-car accident happened on Interstate 64 and is said […] The post Cardinals’ Masyn Winn in car accident after walkoff win vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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.

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.

Corbin Carroll, after missing out on the opportunity to represent Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, is making up for lost time by trying to hit the ground running for the Arizona Diamondbacks to start the 2026 MLB regular season. Carroll is coming off his best season as a pro in 2025, and […] The post Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll pulls off feat last seen in 2008 with hot start vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

No fan expects the Chicago White Sox to be very competitive, if at all, for the 2026 MLB season, although they have at least been building from the ground up and are taking baby steps as a franchise towards improvement. Their start to the 2026 season could not go any worse, as they have lost […] The post White Sox earn bold praise from Brewers’ Pat Murphy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Texas Rangers DH Andrew McCutchen launched his first home run of the 2026 MLB season on Sunday, and he did it apologetically against a former team. McCutchen hit a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning of Sunday’s game between the Rangers and Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. … The post Andrew McCutchen had hilarious apology after homering against his ex-team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
