Joel Sherman’s 3 Things I Think: What stands out from Yankees’ pitching-fueled strong start
Joel Sherman dives into three encouraging trends from the Yankees' 4-1 start following Tuesday's 5-0 road win over the Mariners.
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Mets Linked to Tarik Skubal Amid Freddy Peralta Contract Drama
New York may already have a backup plan in place if its negotiations with Peralta stall out The post Mets Linked to Tarik Skubal Amid Freddy Peralta Contract Drama appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Dodgers Emerge as Predicted Landing Spot for Top Remaining MLB Free Agent
It’s now officially April, and the last remaining notable free agent is still on the market. Lucas Giolito was far too productive last season for no team to take a chance on the former All-Star starter. Is it time that the big, bad Los Angeles Dodgers swoop in and sign the 31-year-old pitcher? Austin Owens […] The post Dodgers Emerge as Predicted Landing Spot for Top Remaining MLB Free Agent appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Braves Trade Pitch Lands Athletics’ 2X All-Star, $45 Million Ace
Unironically, the Atlanta Braves are playing the Athletics in a three-game set this week. On Wednesday, the pitching matchup will be Chris Sale toeing the rubber for the Braves, and he will oppose Luis Severino. Could Wednesday’s matinee be a tryout for Luis Severino’s future team? In a recent Bleacher Report article by Zachary D. […] The post Braves Trade Pitch Lands Athletics’ 2X All-Star, $45 Million Ace appeared first on Heavy Sports.
New York Yankees Named Top Trade Fit for Cy Young Winner
The New York Yankees have had a hot start to the 2026 season. At the time of this writing, the Yankees are sporting a 4-1 record and are at the top of the American League East standings. This is not particularly surprising, as the Yankees entered this campaign with one of the strongest-looking rosters on […] The post New York Yankees Named Top Trade Fit for Cy Young Winner appeared first on Heavy Sports.
New York Mets Linked to Potential Trade for All-Star Starter
The New York Mets are having a decent start to the 2026 season. The Mets currently have a 3-2 record and are third in the National League East standings. However, they also lost their most recent game to the St. Louis Cardinals by a 3-0 score, so they will be looking to bounce back against […] The post New York Mets Linked to Potential Trade for All-Star Starter appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Is Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani AI? Pedro Martinez has questions
Pedro Martinez became one of the best right-handed starting pitchers ever despite being less than 6-feet tall, so he knows what it means to be an anomaly in the game of baseball. Nothing should surprise this Hall of Famer, and yet, he was flummoxed following Shohei Ohtani’s latest display of greatness. The Los Angeles Dodgers […] The post Is Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani AI? Pedro Martinez has questions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Tobias Myers already showing Mets what he can offer early in season
Tobias Myers’ first two outings with the Mets have offered a reminder that he was more than a throw-in by the Brewers in the Freddy Peralta trade.
Blue Jays pitcher gets injury diagnosis after 1st MLB game in five years
The Toronto Blue Jays suffered their first loss of the season in a 14-5 final against the Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, on Monday night. Cody Ponce got the start on the mound for Toronto, making it his first MLB appearance since 2021. However, Ponce was carted off in the third … The post Blue Jays pitcher gets injury diagnosis after 1st MLB game in five years appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
So Far in 2026, Strikeouts Are Winning – And It Is Not Even Close
For more than a century, MLB hitters had a slight edge in the battle between pitcher and batter. Most at-bats still ended in outs, of course, but at least they could make contact with the ball. From 1900 through 2017, across every season in Major League Baseball, hits outnumbered strikeouts, every single time. It was […] The post So Far in 2026, Strikeouts Are Winning – And It Is Not Even Close appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom set for 2026 debut after injury scratch
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom was scratched from his first scheduled start of the season due to neck stiffness. However, the injury won’t be keeping him on the shelf for long. deGrom has been announced as the Rangers’ starter for Tuesday’s matchup against the Baltimore Orioles. deGrom’s initial reaction to the injury, and his belief […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom set for 2026 debut after injury scratch appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays Make Roster Move After Cody Ponce Injury
The Blue Jays are will need to adjust their pitching rotation once again after Cody Ponce's latest injury.
Did Roki Sasaki finally silence his critics? It's not so simple
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki admitted he lacked confidence ahead of his 2026 debut, and the team should be extremely concerned.
Red Sox’s $130 million signing absolutely bombs in debut vs. Astros
The Red Sox have high hopes for Ranger Suarez after signing him to a $130 million contract. However, his debut with the team didn’t go as planned. In an 8-1 loss to the Houston Astros, Suarez allowed seven hits and four runs in his 4.1 innings pitched. He struck out three and walked one. Ultimately, […] The post Red Sox’s $130 million signing absolutely bombs in debut vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Toronto Blue Jays star carted off field injured in heartbreaking scenes on first MLB start in 5 years
A Toronto Blue Jays star was carted off the field injured in heartbreaking scenes against the Colorado Rockies. Pitcher Cody Ponce took the mound for the first time in a…
Justin Verlander comments on his concerning first start in Tigers reunion
Justin Verlander did not have a feel-good 2026 debut with the Detroit Tigers. Making his first start since reuniting with Detroit, the 43-year-old Verlander was pummeled by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense on Monday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz. The future Baseball Hall of Famer looked every bit his age on the mound, giving up … The post Justin Verlander comments on his concerning first start in Tigers reunion appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Blue Jays add 26-year old righty after pitching nightmare – sportingnews.com
Blue Jays add 26-year old righty after pitching nightmare sportingnews.com
Former New York Mets All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent
On Monday evening, the New York Mets beat the St. Louis Cardinals (in Missouri) by a score of 4-2.The Mets are 3-1 in their first four games of the new season.Former New York Mets Star Still A Free AgentWhile the Mets are off to a strong start to the 2026 season, it’s worth noting that […] The post Former New York Mets All-Star Is Still An MLB Free Agent appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Keeping Sean Manaea stretched out is a work in progress for Mets
Sean Manaea is still trying to figure out the particulars.
Detroit Tigers Star Justin Verlander Made MLB History In Diamondbacks Game
On Monday evening, the Detroit Tigers are playing the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first of a three-game series.The Tigers are coming off a series with the San Diego Padres (in California) where they went 2-1.Detroit Tigers Star Justin Verlander Made MLB HistoryJustin Verlander signed with the Tigers over the offseason.He became an MLB legend during […] The post Detroit Tigers Star Justin Verlander Made MLB History In Diamondbacks Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Cody Ponce carted off field with scary injury in Blue Jays debut
The Toronto Blue Jays signed Cody Ponce this offseason with the hope that he would provide important depth in the starting rotation. Ponce, a former MVP in the Korean Baseball Organization, made his team debut on Monday. Unfortunately, the debut ended early with a very scary-looking injury. Ponce was pitching with a runner on third […] The post Cody Ponce carted off field with scary injury in Blue Jays debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies – sportingnews.com
Taijuan Walker's nightmare start against Nationals fuels $72 million regret for Phillies sportingnews.com
The Astros bet on Tatsuya Imai, but the early data shows the risk
Imai lasted 2.2 innings and hit the zone on 48.6 percent of pitches in his MLB debut. The Dodgers passed on him this winter. Turns out they knew something.
Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system
The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often. […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system appeared first on ClutchPoints.