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Dodgers quietly acquire pitcher in trade with Phillies

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster is already filled with plenty of talent. Still, the franchise is always on the lookout for any ways they can improve as a franchise. On Tuesday, the Dodgers acquired right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced. Los Angeles gave up international bonus pool […] The post Dodgers quietly acquire pitcher in trade with Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees option pitcher after snapping 5-game losing skid

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.

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Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet opens up about brutal start vs. Twins

Garrett Crochet must have woken up on the wrong side of the bed earlier today as he went out and had the worst start of his MLB career on Monday in a 13-6 loss for the Boston Red Sox against the Minnesota Twins. Typically, Crochet is as reliable as it gets on the top of […] The post Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet opens up about brutal start vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet destroyed by Twins in his worst MLB start ever

The Boston Red Sox, prior to the start of the 2025 season, paid top dollar on the trade market to bring Garrett Crochet in, giving them a legitimate ace to front their starting rotation. Suffice to say, no Red Sox fan would say that they feel as though the team overpaid to get one of […] The post Red Sox’s Garrett Crochet destroyed by Twins in his worst MLB start ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Harrison 2026 Fantasy: Hot Start or Mirage After Three Starts?

Fantasy baseball managers were hard-pressed to find a starting pitcher having a more impressive start to their 2026 campaign than Kyle Harrison. The Brewers' starting pitcher kicked off his first season in Milwaukee by posting a sparkling 1.80 ERA. After two starts, he stood at 1-0 on the season ...

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Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds

Part of the reason the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since 2014 is because they haven’t had enough quality pitching. Jose Soriano is doing everything in his power to change that narrative. In a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and three […] The post Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai gets concerning update after frustrating start vs. Mariners

The Houston Astros face growing concern after Tatsuya Imai’s latest outing, as questions surrounding the right-hander now extend beyond performance to potential health issues. Following a difficult start vs. the Seattle Mariners on Friday, the team awaits further clarity on his health Imai struggled Friday night at T-Mobile Park, recording just one out while throwing […] The post Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai gets concerning update after frustrating start vs. Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies Starter's First-Inning Bugaboos Prove Not to Haunt Him

The Philadelphia Phillies have been struggling as of late, losing three straight entering Saturday afternoon, and the offense had been held scoreless for 20 innings until Friday night. Needing a win, the Phillies turned to right-hander Taijuan Walker to get them one, and his struggles in the first ...

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Is Padres’ Mason Miller a Cy Young Candidate?

Understanding that it’s still very early in the season doesn’t mean it’s too early to start talking about who has a real chance at some of the top MLB awards. After Thursday’s stellar outing against the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres‘ reliever/closer Mason Miller has some very impressive numbers to start the 2026 season. MLB.com […] The post Is Padres’ Mason Miller a Cy Young Candidate? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Makes Honest Admission After Blue Jays Loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell to the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Wednesday night at Rogers Centre after the bullpen surrendered three unanswered runs in the seventh and eighth innings. It was the first road defeat of the season for a Dodgers team that had been perfect away from home through the opening two weeks.Shohei […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Makes Honest Admission After Blue Jays Loss appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Red Sox Pitcher’s Bold Challenge Sparks Electric Moment

Boston Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray had an epic quote for manager Alex Cora in between innings of Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. MassLive’s Chris Smith reported this on Wednesday afternoon.Gray had a great start against the Brewers, pitching 6.1 innings, and giving up three hits, no earned runs, walking two batters, and striking […] The post Red Sox Pitcher’s Bold Challenge Sparks Electric Moment appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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New York Mets Announce Notable Decision Before Diamondbacks Game

On Wednesday, the New York Mets will play the second game of their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field.The Mets are coming off a 4-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.New York Mets Announce Notable DecisionBefore Wednesday’s game, Carlos Mendoza announced that the team had made a notable decision for their upcoming stretch […] The post New York Mets Announce Notable Decision Before Diamondbacks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Reynaldo Lopez 2026 Fantasy: Hot Start or Mirage After Three Starts?

Reynaldo López is very much in the news. Through three starts he boasts a 1.15 ERA and seems to be a pitcher very much in demand on fantasy baseball rosters. But his role in a brawl vs. Jorge Soler has these same owners wondering about his short-term availability.His underlying metrics, though, say ...

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White Sox already demoting Opening Day starter to minors

Shane Smith started Opening Day for the Chicago White Sox this season. He was an All-Star in 2025 and Chicago rewarded him with the first start of the ’26 campaign. After pitching to a 10.80 ERA across his first three outings of the season, the White Sox are now optioning Smith, according to James Fegan. […] The post White Sox already demoting Opening Day starter to minors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed emergency Tigers trade sees Detroit land $64.5 million 2.89 ERA starting pitcher to save Tarik Skubal's last season in Detroit – sportingnews.com

Proposed emergency Tigers trade sees Detroit land $64.5 million 2.89 ERA starting pitcher to save Tarik Skubal's last season in Detroit  sportingnews.com

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Blue Jays Trade Prediction Lands Cardinals’ Southpaw Reliever for Two Prospects

The Toronto Blue Jays might soon be thinking about heading to the external market to acquire another pitcher. With a beat-up starting rotation to start the season and a shaky bullpen, Toronto could use some stability. Is trading for Cardinals‘ tenured reliever JoJo Romero a good idea for the Jays? More MLB on Heavy: Blue […] The post Blue Jays Trade Prediction Lands Cardinals’ Southpaw Reliever for Two Prospects appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees’ Max Fried makes confident declaration after 2nd-straight scoreless outing

The New York Yankees have enjoyed an idyllic start to the 2026 campaign, and their 5-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday offered yet another reason for fans and pundits to wonder if the group is particularly locked in this year. All-Star starting pitcher Max Fried picked up his second win of the season […] The post Yankees’ Max Fried makes confident declaration after 2nd-straight scoreless outing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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