These 4 Red Sox will be gone by the MLB trade deadline
The Boston Red Sox continue to toil at the bottom of the NL East standings, and recent injury news only increases the odds of a deadline fire sale.
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Mets’ Mark Vientos gets brutally honest on recent hot surge
The New York Mets have had a brutal start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 13-22 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Mets have already dug themselves quite a hole in the NL East, and although injuries have played a big role, the fanbase’s patience with the team is quickly […] The post Mets’ Mark Vientos gets brutally honest on recent hot surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bryce Harper Comments on Phillies' Turnaround Under Don Mattingly
The Philadelphia Phillies are slowly turning things around after their 9-19 record to begin the 2026 MLB season. Their poor start, which also featured a 10-game losing streak, led to the firing of manager Rob Thomson, who was eventually replaced by Don Mattingly. Since the transition, the Phillies ...
Braves’ Spencer Strider gets 100% real on inconsistent 2026 season debut
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies with an 11-6 win on the road. This game marked the season debut of Spencer Strider, who had missed the opening chunk of the season with an oblique injury, one of multiple Braves pitchers to be sidelined to start the year. Strider […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider gets 100% real on inconsistent 2026 season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves hit the field on the road vs the Colorado Rockies, looking to complete a series sweep and increase their lead over the NL East. This game marked the first start of the year for pitcher Spencer Strider, who had been out of the lineup up to this point with […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Justin Crawford Update: Phillies Remove Outfielder From Lineup Before Marlins Game
The Philadelphia Phillies removed Justin Crawford from the lineup.
Mets Make Contract Decision Before Angels Game
The Mets have extended the contract of their backup catcher.
Phillies Receive Brandon Marsh News After Leaving Marlins Game
The Philadelphia Phillies received some news on Brandon Marsh one day after leaving a game against the Miami Marlins.
Mets publicly address Carlos Mendoza’s job status
The New York Mets have been one of the biggest stories in baseball for all the wrong reasons, but at least for now, it will not cost manager Carlos Mendoza his job. Mets president David Stearns said Friday that the team has no plans to make a change at the manager position despite their 10-21 … The post Mets publicly address Carlos Mendoza’s job status appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Phillies’ Bryson Stott Reacts to Trea Turner Career News
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryson Stott had a message for Trea Turner.
Mets’ Carlos Mendoza’s job security gets massive update from David Stearns
It has not been a fun time in Queens, as the New York Mets have struggled to start the season. Despite this, Carlos Mendoza’s job is safe, as he has gotten a strong show of faith from Baseball President of Operations, David Stearns, according to MLB.com writer Anthony DiComo. “We know our record is not […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza’s job security gets massive update from David Stearns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies vs. Marlins Game 1: TV Channel, Streaming & Starting Pitchers – May 1
The Philadelphia Phillies begin a four-game series against division rivals the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park on Friday.
Bold Munetaka Murakami trade prediction sends slugger to NL East team – sportingnews.com
Bold Munetaka Murakami trade prediction sends slugger to NL East team sportingnews.com
Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies
The writing was on the wall for ex-Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson after the abysmal start to the season for his ball club. There have been questions about his job security even before the slow start, as the Phillies were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s National League Divisional Series. Despite a […] The post Why Rob Thomas took media questions after being fired from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Braves announce Carlos Carrasco roster decision
The Atlanta Braves have been rolling of late in the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 21-9 ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The Braves’ pitching staff has performed well above expectations this year after receiving much skepticism coming into the season given their volume of injuries. Recently, the team announced a big […] The post Braves announce Carlos Carrasco roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start
The Philadelphia Phillies are off to an awful start to the 2026 campaign. After a 9-19 start to the season, the Phillies fired Rob Thomson. The Phillies got a win in the first game of the Don Mattingly era, but are still in fourth in the NL East. With the bad start to the season, […] The post Phillies’ Dave Dombrowski teases aggressive trade activity after firing Rob Thomson for awful start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“All Have Made A Mistake” – Dave Dombrowski Gets Real After Rob Thompson’s Firing
Dave Dombrowski has confidence with the Phillies, but he hopes that he’s right after Rob Thompson’s departure.
Rob Thomson makes eye-opening comment on his future in Phillies after firing
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after a 9-19 start to the season. Thomson led the team to three consecutive 90-win seasons and a World Series appearance, but things were getting out of hand to start 2026. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Thomson is not set on leaving the organization entirely. […] The post Rob Thomson makes eye-opening comment on his future in Phillies after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Juan Soto’s new temporary role for Mets amid forearm injury
It has been an unexpectedly rough season for the New York Mets, and the woes continued with Juan Soto’s injury issues that have plagued him throughout the year. Soto missed some time during the Mets’ 12-game losing streak with a calf strain, but returned and helped them break the slump. Now, the Mets’ slugger is […] The post Juan Soto’s new temporary role for Mets amid forearm injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia Phillies fire manager Rob Thomson before instantly naming MLB legend as his replacement
THE Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thomson and replaced him with an MLB icon. The Phillies are off to their worst start in more than two decades. Once a…
Phillies meltdown should motivate Braves to swing big at the trade deadline
There is already a clear cut favorite to win the NL East in 2026 and it is a team who missed the postseason a year ago. Here is why the Atlanta Braves should keep their foots on the gas.
How the Mets went from offseason darlings to an NL East meltdown in 5 mistakes
It looked like the New York Mets had a strong offseason, but that couldn't have been further from the truth in hindsight.
Poll: Mets or Phillies Next for Change?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The New York Mets have the second-highest payroll in Major League Baseball in 2026 at $368.7 million. ...
Have the Braves already won the NL East? Atlanta's stranglehold looks firm
The Atlanta Braves are up 10.5 games on the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets — and up 6.5 games on the second-place Miami Marlins. Is the NL East race over?