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[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.] Another day, another big game for Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star allowed one run ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers win again. In the series finale against the New York Mets, the reigning World Series champions secure their 14th win and complete the sweep in a Shohei Ohtani pitching masterclass.Despite giving up his first earned run of the season, Ohtani went six innings with 10 strikeouts, two walks, and two hits […] The post Shohei Ohtani Reveals ‘Surprised’ Reaction To Position Shift Vs. Mets appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The next step for Gerrit Cole: actual games that are expected to lead to his season debut.
Even with a reliever warm for the sixth inning on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to ride with Shohei Ohtani. On the rare night he wasn’t in the lineup as a hitter, the four-time MVP responded with a breathless exhibition of pure pitching dominance. In the Dodgers’ 8-2 win over the New York Mets,...
Shohei Ohtani will only be a one-way player for Wednesday’s game. The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed hours before their matchup with the New York Mets on Wednesday that Ohtani would be their starting pitcher that night … but nothing more. Ohtani will not be serving as the designated hitter for the game at UNIQLO Field … The post Dodgers pull an unusual move with Shohei Ohtani for his start appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Phillies place 3.68 ERA pitcher on IL and call up 9.00 ERA lefty for Cubs series finale sportingnews.com
The Cleveland Guardians were defeated 6-5 by the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. While the final score suggests offense told the story, there were some good pitching performances in the game. Guardians starter Joey Cantillo allowed only two runs across six innings of work. The southpaw struck out four hitters as well. Cleveland manager […] The post Guardians starter draws Stephen Vogt truth bomb after loss to Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Astros are not off to the best start to the 2026 campaign, starting just 7-11 on the year and in last place in the AL West. Injuries have already been an issue for the Astros, with multiple pitchers on the IL. Two of those pitchers, Josh Hader and Tatsuya Imai, just got some […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tigers' Kenley Jansen escapes trouble again, moves into third place on MLB's all-time saves list sportingnews.com
Lucas Giolito pitched well in the 2025 MLB season with the Boston Red Sox, but he began the 2026 season without a contract. Suddenly, Giolito’s market is picking up with two prominent National League teams showing interest: The Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. The Cubs and Padres’ interest was reported by The Athletic, via … The post Lucas Giolito drawing interest from 2 NL teams appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is off to another great start to a season. The two-time defending Cy Young winner in the American League does not have a lot of things that he struggles with on the mound. There is one pitch he has yet to master, though, and it is one Paul Skenes has […] The post Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal’s only ‘nemesis’ that Paul Skenes mastered after LSU parking lot disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets by a final score of 8-1 on Monday night. Justin Wrobleski turned in an impressive start, as he shut out the Mets for eight innings. The left-hander only struck out two hitters, but he also allowed just two hits and did not walk any batters. The […] The post What Dodgers pitcher said about Clayton Kershaw after dominant start vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Cubs are being satured with injuries affecting their pitching staff. As a result, they are looking at the minor leagues to fill in the gaps. On Tuesday, the Cubs announced they were bringing up left-hander Luke Little from Triple-A, per Tommy Birch of The Des Moines Register. Little has been called up for […] The post Cubs give pitching a boost with promotion before Phillies clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alex Cora set the record straight on Garrett Crochet’s injury, providing an update and easing some concerns around the pitcher.
Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet addressed injury concerns after his worst career start, and attempted to explain his velocity drop postgame. The post Garrett Crochet Injury Update: Latest on Red Sox Ace After Disastrous Outing appeared first on Heavy Sports.
For Justin Wrobleski, it easily went down as a career-best outing, marking the first time he’d pitched past six innings in his MLB career.
Weaver, who arrived on a two-year contract worth $22 million, allowed four earned runs on three hits and one walk in Saturday’s eighth inning.
It appears Edwin Díaz and the New York Mets will have a reunion this week after all.
The left-hander was pulled after throwing 55 pitches and was replaced by Jovani Moran, but the change didn’t do much to help the Red Sox, who ended up giving up two more runs in the fifth inning to put them down 13-0.
Garrett Crochet may need to forfeit some of the Cy Young Award votes he got last season after his debacle of a start on Monday night. The Boston Red Sox ace took the mound against the Minnesota Twins in what was expected to be a lengthy start for him at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn. … The post Cy Young finalist had the most brutal start of the season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The New York Yankees received a timely boost as encouraging updates on Carlos Rodon continue early this season. The rotation could soon regain a prominent contributor. The left-hander’s recovery from elbow surgery is showing strong progress after a recent outing at Yankee Stadium on Monday afternoon. Rodon’s recovery has been closely watched across the league, […] The post Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon gets positive update amid elbow injury rehab appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a loss on Monday.
Mariners right-handed pitcher Bryce Miller has spent the entire MLB season on the injured list.
