Dodgers Injury News: Two Relievers Making Progress Toward Return
Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips are making progress toward a return. Here's the latest update on the pair of bullpen arms.

Los Angeles Dodgers relievers Edwin Díaz and Evan Phillips are making progress toward a return. Here's the latest update on the pair of bullpen arms.

Early predictions suggest Aroldis Chapman could be a target for an NL West contender as speculation builds ahead of the trade season.

The New York Yankees bullpen has been laboring. Fortunately, the solution to the ninth-inning problem might already be in the Bronx–and his name is Fernando Cruz. Fernando Cruz Should Close Games for New YorkYankees’ closer David Bednar hasn’t been the same pitcher this season. Although the right-hander has earned 11 saves, he also owns a 4.91 […] The post Yankees’ Dominant Reliever Is Pushing for Closer Role appeared first on HEAVY.

The New York Yankees could make a rather surprising move in the bullpen and the closer’s role.The Yankees’ backend of the bullpen has been an issue this season, even after the additions the team made last year to acquire David Bednar and Camilo Doval. With the backend struggling, MLB insider Mark Polishuk of MLBTradeRumors believes […] The post Yankees Urged to Make Surprise Brent Headrick Move Amid Bullpen Woes appeared first on HEAVY.

The Philadelphia Phillies have started to play better baseball as of late, and that could lead to the team being buyers ahead of the trade deadline.Philadelphia is chasing down the Atlanta Braves for the division lead, but the focus will be on a Wild Card spot. If the Phillies are going to make the playoffs, […] The post Insider Reveals Phillies Trade Deadline Plans Amid Resurgence appeared first on HEAVY.

Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday. Nightengale notes that the Padres are looking for more bullpen help ahead of the Aug. 3 … The post Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

The San Diego Padres are reportedly eyeing two standout relievers on the trade market, including eight-time All-Star Aroldis Chapman.

The Kansas City Royals on Friday signed veteran relievers Luke Jackson and Genesis Cabrera to minor league contracts as the team deals with injuries and inconsistent pitching throughout May. The bullpen has been one of Kansas City’s biggest concerns. Royals relievers own a collective 4.51 ERA this season, placing them in the bottom third of […] The post Royals add pair of veteran relievers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brian Cashman needs to swing a big trade to solve to fortify the Yankees' ailing bullpen

Reds pitcher Caleb Ferguson returns from the injured list as Cincinnati reshapes its roster ahead of Game 2 against the Cardinals.

The Chicago White Sox lost a player to injury on Saturday.

Given recent history, things have been going swimmingly for the Chicago White Sox. They are 26-24 and second in the American League Central Division. Meanwhile, they are in the midst of the three-game series with the San Francisco Giants, beginning with a 9-4 victory on Friday. However, they got news that right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks was […] The post White Sox place pitcher on IL ahead of Giants clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Yankees are enduring their first rough patch of the season, and after their 4-2 loss to the Rays on Friday night, New York is now 5.5-games back of Tampa Bay in the American League East. @TalkinYanks (wrote after Friday night’s loss): “Yankees are 4-10 in their last 14 games, their worst 14-game […] The post New York Yankees Should Consider Making Trade for Rockies’ $50 Million, 1.13 ERA Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.

The Kansas City Royals have added to their pitching depth by bringing in a pair of veteran relievers.

In the midst of a six-game win streak, the Cleveland Guardians now gearing up for a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. But before first pitch, Cleveland decided to shake up their bullpen. The Guardians have activated right-hander Peyton Pallette from the paternity list, the team announced. In turn, fellow right-hander Codi Heuer has been […] The post Guardians announce 2 roster moves before Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2025 campaign was a bit of a struggle for relief pitcher Tanner Scott, as he experienced near career-worst numbers in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, this season has been a completely different story, as Scott is playing as one of the most efficient options out of the bullpen. Pitching coach […] The post Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior reveals exactly what went wrong for Tanner Scott in 2025 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Diego Padres want to reinforce their excellent bullpen. The Houston Astros could sell at the deadline. Are we in for a Josh Hader reunion?

Suffice to say, the 2026 season has not been going according to plan for Buster Posey and the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, the Giants fell to 20-30 on the season, close to dead last in the NL West, after suffering a 6-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. A litany of issues have arisen for […] The post Giants’ Buster Posey mentions Edwin Diaz in scathing clapback to critics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Diego Padres are looking to upset the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West this year. While they already have the best closer in baseball in Mason Miller and a strong bullpen, San Diego could look to add even more relief help at the trade deadline. The Padres are reportedly interested in […] The post MLB rumors: Aroldis Chapman, Josh Hader floated as Padres trade targets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a memorable bullpen moment Tuesday night when Will Klein secured the first save of his major league career. The 26-year-old reliever closed out a tense 5-4 victory vs. the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, adding another dramatic finish to the growing rivalry between the National League West contenders. Klein’s […] The post What Dodgers pitcher Will Klein said after recording first career save vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Yankees‘ bullpen recently blew a 6-3 lead against the New York Mets to lose the Subway Series. With the Tampa Bay Rays now holding a three-game lead in the American League East with a 30-15 record, pressure is starting to build in New York. As it stands, the Yankees have a very […] The post New York Yankees Mock MLB Trade Lands Phillies’ Jhoan Duran appeared first on HEAVY.

The Yankees will return to The Bronx having lost seven of nine and the soft spots on their roster exposed, notably an underwhelming bullpen.

Yankees cut ties with Anthony Volpe for AL East $2M flamethrower to revamp bullpen in mock trade sportingnews.com

While the Minnesota Twins are just 4.5 games out of the NL Central lead, their 20-26 record shows their focus remains on the future. Still, the Twins must now make a crucial decision that’ll mightily impact their present. Relief pitcher Matt Bowman has opted out of his Triple-A contract, via Jon Heyman of the New […] The post Triple-A star forces Twins’ hand with contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
