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The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Edwin Díaz … The post Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Not even the two-time defending World Series champions are immune from learning one of baseball's most painful lessons: Never trust a reliever.
Yankees predicted to trade former first-round pick for bullpen, Carlos Lagrange reasons sportingnews.com
The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a hit on Saturday, as the club placed Jhoan Duran on the 15-day IL due to a left oblique strain injury. Hours after that news was announced, new reports reveal which reliever will step in as the club’s closer while Duran sits out. It’s said that Brad Keller, who typically […] The post Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phillies made a fateful decision involving a 103 mph closer, raising questions about their bullpen strategy and late-game plans. The post Phillies Make Fateful Decision on 103 mph Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
On Saturday, the Houston Astros continued reshaping their roster ahead of their matchup vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment in a notable pitching move. The move came ahead of the second game of their three-game set. France’s status had been uncertain throughout the early part of the season. The Astros […] The post Astros designate pitcher for assignment before Cardinals game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady for assignment on April 11 to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Craig Kimbrel. To accommodate the transaction, Washington transferred fellow left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the […] The post Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has been dominant to begin the 2026 MLB season. He has not surrendered a run across eight outings, and he has five saves during that span. The star reliever has also recorded 20 strikeouts in just 8.1 innings of work. Miller is making hitters look foolish at the […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the New York Yankees’ depth in the pitching group seemingly struggling, the club decided to make a roster move to address the issue on Wednesday. It’s a decision that adds one more player to the bullpen just before the contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Reports indicate that the Yankees are recalling Angel Chivilli, […] The post Yankees add crucial pitching depth with latest roster move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez pitched one third of an inning before an injury shut him down. But barring anything unforeseen, there’s a chance the closer is back on the mound sooner rather than later. General manager JJ Picollo told reports that Estevez is hoping to start a rehab assignment over the next five […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez sees lights at end of injury return tunnel appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Yankees optioned right-handed reliever Jake Bird to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following an 11-10 walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels in The Bronx on Monday, a game that ended the team’s five-game losing streak. The bullpen was heavily used in the win, with five pitchers deployed amid a stretch of 13 games in […] The post Yankees option pitcher after snapping 5-game losing skid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Craig Counsell knows how he manages the bullpen will play a crucial role in any success the Chicago Cubs find. But now, he’s down a pair of potent options. Hunter Harvey has been placed on the injured list with triceps inflammation, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Counsell acknowledged that Harvey’s recovery from the injury wasn’t […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.
One part of the Mets' bullpen makeover is already gone, with Luis García designated for assignment prior to Sunday’s series-finale against the A’s.
The Cleveland Guardians received good news on Saturday.
The Yankees are getting big results from Brent Headrick, and Statcast data suggests the left-hander’s bullpen breakout could be real. The post Yankees Quietly Found a Bullpen Weapon in Southpaw appeared first on Heavy Sports.
For six-plus innings Thursday night, Nolan McLean dazzled at Citi Field. Then it went all wrong for the Mets.
The Kansas City Royals made several roster moves on Thursday, reinforcing their bullpen ahead of a significant four-game series vs. the Chicago White Sox at Kauffman Stadium. The decisions reflect early-season urgency while the club looks to stabilize its pitching staff and gain ground in the standings, as the Royals continue to overcome early-season inconsistency, […] The post Royals announce multiple roster moves ahead of White Sox clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Thursday night, the New York Mets will finish their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field.They are coming off a 7-2 loss on Wednesday, so the series is currently tied up at 1-1.New York Mets Announce Notable Roster MoveBefore Thursday’s game, the Mets announced that A.J. Minter will make a rehab start Single-A.St. […] The post New York Mets Announce Notable Roster Move Before Diamondbacks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to play the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Before the game, Reds manager Terry Francona provided injury updates on pitchers Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson, via Charlie Goldsmith. “Nick Lodolo and Caleb Ferguson are going to throw bullpens today. Francona said how aggressive Lodolo gets will be determined by how he’s […] The post Terry Francona shares injury updates on 2 Reds pitchers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After seven pitches from Luis Severino, the Yankees had knocked three hits and scored one run. It went downhill from there.
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson will miss the entire 2026 MLB season following ligament and flexor tendon repair surgery on his right elbow, the team announced before Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. The 33-year-old had already been placed on the 60-day injured list during Spring Training with elbow inflammation. Stephenson’s absence continues a […] The post Angels pitcher dealt crushing injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With the chance to complete a perfect six-game road trip Wednesday afternoon, the Dodgers instead stumbled with some uncharacteristically imperfect play.
Los Angeles Angels reliever Robert Stephenson will miss the remainder of the season with elbow surgery, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Manager Kurt Suzuki broke the news, informing Bollinger. The procedure will address ligament and flexor repair, delivering a significant blow to the Angels’ bullpen. Robert Stephenson underwent elbow surgery and is expected to be out […] The post Angels’ $33 Million Reliever Set to Miss Remainder of 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Boston Red Sox picked up their third win of the season on Tuesday night, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers to provide a small measure of relief after a brutal opening stretch. Wednesday brought fresh concern.Justin Slaten has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain, the team announced. In response, the […] The post Red Sox Get Bad News With Key Arm Sidelined appeared first on Heavy Sports.
