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Shohei Ohtani’s preseason gift to teammates will have Dodgers fans dreaming of 3-peat

Shohei Ohtani is widely considered the most talented MLB player of all-time, a notion he can strengthen with a fourth consecutive MVP Award and first-ever Cy Young crown in 2026. But his individual greatness means more when it contributes to winning baseball. The Japanese superstar has been with the Los Angeles Dodgers for two years, […] The post Shohei Ohtani’s preseason gift to teammates will have Dodgers fans dreaming of 3-peat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani gifts Dodgers Opening Day watches: ‘Let’s three-peat’

Dodgers players were treated to plenty of surprises as they walked into the clubhouse for Opening Day on Thursday. The World Series trophies from their 2024 and 2025 championships were on display outside the locker room doors. Gold-accented jerseys and caps were sitting in their stalls for their season opener against the Diamondbacks. And, in...

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Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for financial mismanagement

The Philadelphia Phillies are facing significant off-field attention as details of a lawsuit involving Alec Bohm emerge, creating a major storyline early in the 2026 season and drawing widespread interest across the league. Bohm, the Phillies’ third baseman, filed a civil lawsuit in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, alleging financial mismanagement involving millions of […] The post Phillies’ Alec Bohm sues parents for financial mismanagement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dan Le Batard wants more comedians on baseball games in spite of Netflix Bert Kreischer criticism

The MLB debut on Netflix was met with plenty of criticism and critiques from viewers who tuned in for the Opening Night broadcast between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. And the poster child for the streamer’s efforts was famed shirtless comedian Bert Kreischer. The 53-year old has risen to stardom as a Read more... The post Dan Le Batard wants more comedians on baseball games in spite of Netflix Bert Kreischer criticism appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Pirates news: Mets ruining Paul Skenes’ Opening Day has MLB world buzzing

Set to kick off Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Opening Day with an intriguing matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets have certainly done so thus far. After giving ace Paul Skenes a two-run lead entering the bottom of the first inning, the Pirates looked like they had a head start on their first win […] The post Pirates news: Mets ruining Paul Skenes’ Opening Day has MLB world buzzing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Manny Machado gives Nick Castellanos his flowers before Padres Opening Day

The San Diego Padres are preparing for their opening day game, hosting the Detroit Tigers. They have some new faces, as the Padres signed Nick Castellanos after his release from the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, Padres star Manny Machado is speaking out about Castellano joining the squad, per Marty Caswell of Foul Territory TV. “He’s great. […] The post Manny Machado gives Nick Castellanos his flowers before Padres Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout shares 7-word message ahead of Opening Day

Mike Trout will begin his 16th season in MLB when the Los Angeles Angels take on the Houston Astros on Opening Day. Leading up to the first game of the 2026 season, Trout posted a seven-word message on social media. The 34-year-old outfielder revealed how grateful he is to play another year of baseball. Thursday’s […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout shares 7-word message ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge admits chasing Yankee legacy is ‘haunting’

The New York Yankees started their season with a 7-0 win over the San Francisco Giants. There are great expectations in the Bronx, and the Yankees are trendy World Series favorites. Before their season started, former MVP Aaron Judge sat with Kevin Durant and admitted the Yankee legacy was ‘haunting’. “That’s the one thing you […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge admits chasing Yankee legacy is ‘haunting’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Tony Vitello gives brutally honest review of Opening Day loss

Tony Vitello’s first game as manager of the San Francisco Giants didn’t go how he or the organization hoped. However, Vitello isn’t going to dwell over the defeat. The Giants fell to the New York Yankees 7-0 on Opening Night. San Francisco’s new manager admits things didn’t go well on all fronts, via KNBR. “This […] The post Giants’ Tony Vitello gives brutally honest review of Opening Day loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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