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All across Major League Baseball, teams are deciding whether or not to exercise their club options on a variety of players while seeing others elect to join the growing free agency pool.The Los Angeles Dodgers, who missed out on a chance to become the first club in over 25 years to win three straight World […] The post Former Dodgers World Series Winner Gets Rough News From Current Club appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees make a new decision involving 35-save closer David Bednar as MLB free agency begins, raising questions about his future. The post Yankees Make New Decision on 35-Save Closer David Bednar as Free Agency Begins appeared first on HEAVY.
The New York Yankees have several important decisions to make this offseason, but what they do with David Bednar is a major one. After bringing stability to the ninth inning, the closer has made a strong case for another season in the Bronx. Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates at the 2025 trade deadline, Bednar had […] The post Potential Yankees-David Bednar reunion’s importance draws honest opinions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
While MLB free agency doesn’t open up for a few days, the offseason is officially here with the Milwaukee Brewers winning the World Series on Wednesday evening. That being said, for the New York Yankees, there will be plenty of decisions for the front office to make this offseason, especially on the reliever side of […] The post New York Yankees Predicted to Bring Back 2X All-Star Pitcher in Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY.
Baseball sources weigh in on eight potential landing spots and the prospect packages that could tempt San Diego to deal its star closer.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is struggling big time, and now he is dealing with an injury on top of that. On Tuesday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reported that Diaz is headed to the IL. While the injury is unclear, Woo says it is “believed to be related to his upper-body.” NEWS: The … The post Edwin Diaz dealing with another injury amid rough stretch appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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 law of averages is starting to kick in for San Diego Padres starting pitcher, Mason Miller. Make no mistake, Miller still poses the threat as one of the best closers in the league. Outside of two starts, he’s been pretty much untouchable. At some point, teams are going to find success. Earlier in the […] The post Manager’s Mason Miller-Max Scherzer comparison will catch Padres fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Closer Devin Williams has rattled off 10 straight scoreless appearances for the New York Mets since making a crucial change that has turned his season around.Williams is now positioning his glove up by his chest after opening the year with his hands at his waist, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The right-hander had initially moved […] The post Mets Closer Devin Williams Made Season-Saving Adjustment appeared first on HEAVY.
Yankees trade rumor sends 'high-octane' closer to help David Bednar sportingnews.com
Louis Varland has quietly become one of fantasy baseball’s biggest bullpen value swings entering May. The Toronto reliever owns a 0.53 ERA with four saves while steadily separating himself from every remaining committee argument. Yet many fantasy managers still treat the role as unsettled, creating ...
The Phillies don't need Jhoan Duran so his timely return from the injured list ignites trade rumors on the scorching hot closer.
Philadelphia Phillies star closer Jhoan Duran has been limited to only seven appearances in 2026 due to a left oblique strain. The good news is that Duran is close to returning from the injury. In fact, he is expected to return this week according to MLB.com. He reportedly reached 100 MPH with his fastball in […] The post Phillies closer Jhoan Duran’s injury return date receives crucial update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound. On Sunday though, Chicago activated Palencia off of the 15-day injured list, the team announced. In turn, Yacksiel […] The post Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs have started the month of May on a hot streak, winning four in a row and seven out of their last ten. On the heels of these wins they also sit atop the National League Central, albeit not by a large margin. The rival St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds sit only one game behind ...
The New York Yankees are off to an incredible start to the 2026 season.On Saturday, they beat the Baltimore Orioles (at home) by a score of 9-4.They currently have a 2-0 lead in the series with the third game on Sunday afternoon.Insider Names Position Yankees Could Be Willing To Trade ForWith how well they’re currently […] The post Insider Names Position New York Yankees May Be Willing To Trade For appeared first on HEAVY.
One of the biggest moves that the Baltimore Orioles made this offseason was signing Ryan Helsley to a one-year, $14 million contract with a 2027 player option. The Orioles (15-16, third place in AL East) open up a three-game weekend series with the New York Yankees on Friday. Before the first game of the Yankees […] The post Baltimore Orioles Make Ryan Helsley Roster Decision Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
The last thing the Los Angeles Dodgers expected when they signed their new closer, Edwin Diaz, was an injury so quickly into the season, but the right-hander went down with an elbow injury in the first month. Luckily for Diaz and the Dodgers, he expects to be ready after the All-Star break, which could’ve been […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz opens up about elbow surgery recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The start of the 2026 MLB season has not been the best for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the time of this writing, the Blue Jays are fourth in the American League East with a 12-15 record. They have won five out of their last seven games, though, so they are slowly starting to trend […] The post Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Los Angeles Angels are striving to finally reach the postseason again, after a lengthy drought. It appears that the club is losing hope in one of their relievers. Jordan Romano is getting designated for assignment by the club, the team announced Sunday. Romano hasn’t been with the Angels long. He is in his first […] The post Angels DFA former All-Star closer who looks totally cooked appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park. His fastball reached 93–94 mph, an encouraging sign as he continues to build strength. The session followed a […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.
San Diego Padres closer has a real early case for NL Cy Young honors, but he faces an uphill battle.
Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman responded after being asked what he thinks about being stripped from the closer role for his team.On Friday, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins told reporters that Hoffman will no longer be the Blue Jays’ closer going forward after he struggled through the first month of the season. The Blue […] The post Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Mets bullpen is such a mess, they can’t even decide who’s pitching. Instead of Devin Williams — who’s already had enough problems settling in as the closer — starting the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, he was forced to turn around and head back to the bullpen because Huascar Brazobán —...
