Sandy Alcantara throws shade for getting pulled before Marlins blow game: ‘Make sure to ask me’
Entering the ninth inning on Tuesday, Sandy Alcantara hadn't allowed a single run this season.
Pitching
Astros’ dynamic offense pitching for additional help – sportingnews.com
Astros’ dynamic offense pitching for additional help sportingnews.com
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets best-case update on scary knee injury
Jacob DeGrom has been dealing with injuries throughout his career. So when the Texas Rangers took him out after just 78 pitches on Monday, fans were understandably concerned. It was reported that DeGrom was feeling some discomfort in his knee, hence why the team took him out earlier than anticipated. The star pitcher underwent an […] The post Rangers’ Jacob deGrom gets best-case update on scary knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angels pitcher lands in free agency after making decision
The Los Angeles Angels are trying to take a sizable leap toward success under new manager Kurt Suzuki, but in order to meet that objective, their bullpen must perform significantly better than it did last season. Although the early results are promising, the organization does not want to get too complacent. It is still working […] The post Angels pitcher lands in free agency after making decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hunter Brown out ‘for a few weeks’ with shoulder injury in Astros crusher
Brown, 27, excelled in his first two starts of the season.
Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale is known for his temper, but he demonstrated a whole new way to berate one’s self during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Sale had a meltdown in the fourth inning of Monday’s game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Ca. After the first two batters reached, he missed on … The post Chris Sale angrily hit himself in the head with a baseball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Cade Horton’s uncertain future could force Cubs into these emergency pitching moves
Kyle Freeman and Luis Gil are among the pitchers the Chicago Cubs must look into acquiring following Cade Horton's injury.
Pirates’ Rotation Arm Is Matching Paul Skenes in Key Early Metric
Braxton Ashcraft joins Paul Skenes in Pirates history with a dominant start, backed by strong Statcast metrics. The post Pirates’ Rotation Arm Is Matching Paul Skenes in Key Early Metric appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers
Max Scherzer had a quick outing on the mound Monday in the series opener of a 2025 World Series rematch between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. He exited the game after just two innings, and while the reason for his early departure was initially unclear, … The post Max Scherzer comments on his injury after exiting early against the Dodgers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reveals how right forearm tendinitis limited start vs. Dodgers to 2 innings
The Toronto Blue Jays saw Max Scherzer’s start cut short Monday, as the veteran right-hander exited after just two innings with lingering right forearm tendinitis vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scherzer threw just 36 pitches at Rogers Centre, allowing two runs while recording two strikeouts and one walk before departing. The shortened outing immediately raised […] The post Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer reveals how right forearm tendinitis limited start vs. Dodgers to 2 innings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Yankees fans to get first live look at Cam Schlittler show with next-level repertoire
Cam Schlittler, who mowed down batters in San Francisco and Seattle to begin his season, will get the ball when the Yankees host the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer mysteriously exits Dodgers game after 2 innings
The rematch of the 2025 World Series started with a familiar face on the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays. Max Scherzer, who started in the final game of the 2025 season, was once again on the mound to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Scherzer was surprisingly […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer mysteriously exits Dodgers game after 2 innings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shane McClanahan Is Back – Sort Of
The Tampa Bay Rays’ 6-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers last Tuesday night was notable in two ways. One was first base umpire C.J. Bucknor making one of the worst calls of all time. And the other was a piece of news the Rays have been waiting for for so, so long. Starting on the […] The post Shane McClanahan Is Back – Sort Of appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Blue Jays Announce Jose Berrios Update Before Dodgers Game
Jose Berrios has watched on as the Toronto Blue Jays have had a disappointing start to the 2026 MLB season. After starting with a 4-1 record, the Blue Jays have dropped their last four games, most recently suffering a 3-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Now, Toronto will turn its attention ...
Cubs’ Matthew Boyd lands on IL with bicep injury
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly made another injury move after placing starting pitcher Cade Horton on the IL. According to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd has been placed on the IL due to a bicep strain. Montemurro also reports that Javier Assad was recalled in a corresponding move. Starting pitching […] The post Cubs’ Matthew Boyd lands on IL with bicep injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Blue Jays sign electric 23-year-old Japanese pitching prospect touching 97 mph – sportingnews.com
Blue Jays sign electric 23-year-old Japanese pitching prospect touching 97 mph sportingnews.com
Max Fried admits what cost him the game as he reacts to his first defeat of 2026 vs the Marlins – Sportskeeda
Max Fried admits what cost him the game as he reacts to his first defeat of 2026 vs the Marlins Sportskeeda
Kodai Senga ‘outstanding’ for Mets in rare outing on regular rest
Mets right-hander Kodai Senga was strong into the sixth inning, positioning his team to rally for a 5-2 victory over the Giants at Oracle Park.
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki has lost his best pitch — and maybe his identity
The role that luck played in his grotesque pitching line in the Dodgers’ 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday can’t be understated, but neither can his transformation into a diluted version of himself.
Cubs’ Cade Horton gets IL stint due to forearm injury
The Chicago Cubs have high expectations for starting pitcher Cade Horton. But now his 2026 season must hit the pause button. Horton has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a forearm injury, via Taylor McGregor of the Marquee Sports Network. In turn, left-handed pitcher Riley Martin has been recalled from Triple-A. During his […] The post Cubs’ Cade Horton gets IL stint due to forearm injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Los Angeles Angels Make Joey Lucchesi Announcement During Mariners Game
The Los Angeles Angels are designating pitcher Joey Lucchesi for assignment, according to the team, and the corresponding move is bringing up right-hander George Klassen. Joey Lucchesi has spent eight years in Major League Baseball, making his debut with the San Diego Padres in 2018, and also pitching for the New York Mets and San […] The post Los Angeles Angels Make Joey Lucchesi Announcement During Mariners Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Orioles’ Zach Eflin seeking out second opinion on elbow injury
The Baltimore Orioles were dealt a serious blow when Zach Eflin was forced to exit his first start of the season with elbow discomfort. Now, both team and pitcher are figuring out how to proceed forward. Eflin will be meeting with Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion on his elbow, via Andy Kostka of […] The post Orioles’ Zach Eflin seeking out second opinion on elbow injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Max Scherzer gives new Blue Jays pitcher ‘glowing review’
As the Toronto Blue Jays try to go on another World Series run, they’ve been accumulating as much pitching talent as possible. Max Scherzer is a big fan of Toronto’s latest addition. The Blue Jays signed Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal before optioning him to the minor leagues. If/when Corbin comes back to the […] The post Max Scherzer gives new Blue Jays pitcher ‘glowing review’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Yankees’ diverse lineup makes up for first pitching slip in wild win over Marlins
For the first time this season, they could not rely upon supreme pitching, the club’s historic run thwarted with Ryan Weathers and later Camilo Doval on the mound.