Hagen Smith and the 6 prospects who will define MLB's playoff push
From White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith to Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, these MLB prospects can meaningfully alter the postseason race.

From White Sox southpaw Hagen Smith to Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias, these MLB prospects can meaningfully alter the postseason race.

On Monday afternoon, the San Diego Padres will begin the final series of their nine game homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park.Most recently on Sunday, the Padres lost 5-2 in the series finale against the Athletics.The Padres trailed 3-0 early, as San Diego’s ace Michael King struggled against the Athletics lineup.San Diego Padres […] The post Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Take a Padres Turn appeared first on HEAVY.

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is shaping up to be one of the most consequential in recent memory, and one name sits at the very center of every serious contender’s wish-list: Tarik Skubal. The two-time Cy Young Award winner is slated to become a free agent after this season and the Detroit Tigers, who are […] The post Perfect trade Padres must offer Tigers for Tarik Skubal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of their weekend series against the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs on Friday placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list because of mid-back tightness and promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez to the major league roster for the first time. Shaw’s IL placement was made retroactive to May 20. The 24-year-old had gone […] The post Cubs’ Matt Shaw lands on IL ahead of Astros clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The San Francisco Giants dropped to 20-30 after getting swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series. Trending toward missing the postseason for the fifth straight season, the offense has been one of the team's biggest concerns. They are tied for 11th in batting average (.244), rank ...

At 20-14, the Cincinnati Reds sit just two games behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. They’re expecting to remain true competitors throughout the 2026 season. The team’s rotation is filled with plenty of former top prospects. And the same could be said about Cincinnati’s lineup. With players like Elly De La Cruz leading […] The post Reds’ surprise breakout star behind early NL Central battle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Yankees will have Jasson Dominguez available off the bench on Friday.Dominguez exited Wednesday’s game with a left elbow contusion following a hit-by-pitch. At the time, the Yankees said Dominguez would have to undergo more tests, but the hope was that it wouldn’t be serious.Ahead of the Yankees’ series opener against the Baltimore […] The post Yankees Make Jasson Dominguez Decision Ahead of Orioles Series appeared first on HEAVY.

Every MLB team has hope in their farm system, even the bad ones. Teams like the Mets, Red Sox, Phillies and Astros should call up these prospects to make a playoff run.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially called up (and extended) top prospect Konnor Griffin. He's an easy favorite to win NL Rookie of the Year, but he has competition.

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With uncertainty surrounding their starting pitching options, the New York Yankees traded for right-handed pitcher Sean Paul Linan from the Washington Nationals.
