Top 5 MLB Home Run Predictions Today: Exclusive Picks For May 9, 2026
A fresh set of MLB home run predictions spotlights top power threats for May 9, 2026, with hitters poised to go deep today.
Jordan Walker
Cardinals' Jordan Walker gets bold All-Star prediction that has near-impossible odds – sportingnews.com
Cardinals' Jordan Walker gets bold All-Star prediction that has near-impossible odds sportingnews.com
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Slumping Young Stars — Hold, Stash, Trade or Drop After April?
The jig is up for some of fantasy baseball’s youngest stars who aren’t shining quite as bright as they promised. April has concluded, and a full month of baseball has exposed several budding players whose surface stats are disintegrating. Sure, some of these young guns have the underlying skills to ...
Cardinals send 24-year-old infielder to AAA amid dreadful start to season
The St. Louis Cardinals are playing some solid baseball this season, and they’ve recently made some changes to the roster to help improve the team. “INF César Prieto has been recalled from Memphis (AAA). INF/OF Thomas Saggese has been optioned to Memphis,” the Cardinals wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Thomas Saggese made the big league […] The post Cardinals send 24-year-old infielder to AAA amid dreadful start to season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How Cardinals have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season
Nobody believed in the St. Louis Cardinals entering 2026. BetMGM set their win total at a meager 69.5 wins — one of the lowest in the National League — and the consensus across the industry was that this was a rebuilding club with no genuine power threat in the lineup. Fast forward to May 4, […] The post How Cardinals have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oli Marmol’s simple message to Cardinals amid hot start vs. Dodgers
The St. Louis Cardinals took the first two games of their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, adding to their hot start to the season that has seen them in a battle for first in the National League Central. The division has been one of the most surprising in the majors, with every team at […] The post Oli Marmol’s simple message to Cardinals amid hot start vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts gives in-game review of Roki Sasaki’s stuff vs. Cardinals
The Los Angeles Dodgers watched a rocky beginning for Roki Sasaki during his highly-anticipated 2025 debut. Manager Dave Roberts started seing a different Sasaki in the past week, though. Did that version of Sasaki carry over into Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals? Roberts emerged impressed by what he saw. “I liked his stuff today,” […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts gives in-game review of Roki Sasaki’s stuff vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers vs. Cardinals Game 1: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – May 1
The Los Angeles Dodgers start a three-game series on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday evening.
Jordan Walker is giving the Cardinals a real middle-of-the-order force at last
The Cardinals have waited long enough for Jordan Walker to become more than a future tense talking point. Through the end of April, he looks...
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Why Rising Strikeout Rates Can Be a Hidden Buy Signal
I’m about to contradict myself. I constantly warn you to be leery of hitters whose K rates are climbing, with warnings that they aren’t being selective enough to sustain other possible successes. I continue to believe that — in general. However, let me talk to you now about when rising strikeout ...
White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami joins club with 1 player since 1900 after mashing another HR
Chicago White Sox rookie designated hitter Munetaka Murakami went deep once again in Sunday’s 7-4 victory over the Athletics to conclude the three-game series. The 26-year-old finished the game 1-for-5, hitting a two-run shot. It was his third straight game with a homer, bringing his season tally to eight through his first 22 MLB appearances. […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami joins club with 1 player since 1900 after mashing another HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jordan Walker’s way-too early MVP case is bolstered by more than home runs
Walker's prodigious pop is getting all the attention, but he's quietly becoming a much more well-rounded player.
Cardinals vs. Astros Game 2: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 18
The St. Louis Cardinals face the Houston Astros in Game 2 of their series at Daikin Park on Saturday night.
Astros Turn to Ex-No. 5 Pitching Prospect to Start Friday vs. Cardinals
The Astros make a roster move before the Cardinals game, calling up a former No. 5 pitching prospect for Friday’s start. The post Astros Turn to Ex-No. 5 Pitching Prospect to Start Friday vs. Cardinals appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Jordan Walker and 5 players proving spring training stats should not be trusted
As fun as spring training can be to watch, Jordan Walker and several other players are proving that statistics from those meaningless games can't be taken seriously.
Fantasy Baseball 2026: Analyzing Jordan Walker's Early Breakout
So often in fantasy baseball, a hot start is usually a product of good luck. A high Batting Average of Balls in Play (BABIP) and line drives that find gaps. Jordan Walker’s hot start has not gone unnoticed around the game. With a league-leading 8 home runs and a slugging percentage of .767, Walker ...
MLB Offense Explodes in Historic Fashion Not Seen Since 1936
Runs poured in across baseball as 10 games averaged 14.4 runs, creating one of the most explosive offensive days in MLB history.
Jordan Walker's ascension should have the Cardinals rethinking their rebuild
We've been here before, but Jordan Walker sure looks like the real deal — and that drastically changes the St. Louis Cardinals' short- and long-term outlook.
Jordan Walker Is Doing Something Cardinals Legends Rarely Do This Early
Jordan Walker’s early power surge has him climbing a list filled with Cardinals legends.
NESN left with only dugout camera on Red Sox broadcast due to technical difficulties in St. Louis
The NESN Boston Red Sox broadcast encountered technical difficulties that led to a unique situation during Sunday’s road game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. NESN was down to just one camera due to technical difficulties in the top of the first inning. So, NESN viewers got a look at the game from…
Fox viewers annoyed after John Smoltz’s ‘awful’ ABS take
Major League Baseball’s introduction of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System, which allows players to challenge umpires’ ball-strike calls, this season has been a nearly universally acclaimed addition to the big leagues for analysts, fans, and players, and has already resulted in some great moments. Not everyone, however, has been a fan of the new…
Cardinals’ Jordan Walker already surpasses 2025 home run total with 432-foot moon shot
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been on a tear to begin his 2026 campaign. That hot streak continued into Sunday’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox. With his team trailing 1-0, Walker smashed a 432-foot home run over the left center field wall. It marked his seventh of the season, which leads all […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker already surpasses 2025 home run total with 432-foot moon shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox vs. Cardinals Game 1: Predictions, Picks & Odds, April 10
The Boston Red Sox will start a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Friday evening.
2026 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters: Jordan Walker, Shea Langeliers & Early Standouts
Identifying early breakout hitters for 2026 fantasy baseball can make a measurable difference in whether you win your league. While we’re dealing with small samples thus far, the underlying statistics can indicate the way things are trending. Through 49 PA Walker is batting .295/.367/.682 with 10 ...