Why Juan Soto was Scratched From the Mets' Lineup
New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto was scratched from Sunday's lineup.
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Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022
The Cleveland Guardians are currently dealing with a significant offensive slump from star outfielder Steven Kwan. Despite the team’s recent success, including a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels, Kwan’s batting average has fallen to .206 over 41 games in 2026. Former Guardians reliever Jensen Lewis discussed this struggle on the BIGPLAY Cleveland Show, noting […] The post Guardians’ Steven Kwan hitting somewhere other than leadoff in lineup for first time since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers’ slump official ends as Kyle Tucker, Alex Freeland key rout of Astros
HOUSTON –– The Dodgers finally found the ingredients needed to snap out of their recent offensive malaise on Monday. A hitter-friendly venue, in the form of Houston’s Daikin Park. A woeful opposing pitching staff, facing an Astros team with the majors’ highest ERA. And, after a two-week scuffle that had frustrated almost every member of...
Red Sox’s Jarren Duran points to main issue plaguing offense in Yankees series
The Boston Red Sox continued their offensive slump in a 4-1 loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Boston managed just five hits in the defeat, with Jarren Duran accounting for three of them, including two doubles off Max Fried. Duran also came through with the team’s only run with a ninth-inning RBI […] The post Red Sox’s Jarren Duran points to main issue plaguing offense in Yankees series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Why Padres started Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base for first time
As the San Diego Padres decided to start Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base on Saturday ahead of the matchup against the Colorado Rockies, fans have been buzzing at the position change. With Tatis looking to shake off an early-season slump for the Padres, manager Craig Stammen discusses the change and the excitement that comes […] The post Why Padres started Fernando Tatis Jr. at second base for first time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. drops ‘baseball gods’ admission on early season slump
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has endured a difficult start to the 2026 MLB season. He is hitting just .204/.293/.265 across 13 games played. He has yet to hit a home run as well. Tatis recently commented on his performance, via Marty Caswell. “Obviously we want better numbers or whatever, but I’ve been […] The post Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. drops ‘baseball gods’ admission on early season slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.