Yankees predicted to trade for $56M Cy Young winner, 2-time All-Star to pair with Gerrit Cole – sportingnews.com
Yankees predicted to trade for $56M Cy Young winner, 2-time All-Star to pair with Gerrit Cole sportingnews.com
Pitching
Jeff Passan teases new MLB podcast coming this month: ‘I want to be a baseball professor’
Jeff Passan is the latest ESPN commentator to get a new podcast as part of the network’s partnership with Omaha Productions, and it sounds as if the show is just about ready to roll out. In a new interview on The Varsity podcast, the MLB insider revealed that the debut episode will drop in mid-April, and…
Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury
The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Carlos Estevez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion, retroactive to March 29, following an injury sustained during his season debut against the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Wednesday. Michael Harris II’s 103.5 mph comebacker struck the right-hander just below the ankle in the ninth […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski
The Cincinnati Reds are seeing a significant development in Graham Ashcraft, whose recent rise now places him alongside some of the game’s most electric arms. With a sharp increase in slider velocity, Ashcraft is emerging as a potential late-inning weapon for Cincinnati. Ashcraft delivered an encouraging performance Wednesday vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing a scoreless […] The post Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games
The New York Yankees are off to a historic start, anchored by dominant pitching from Max Fried and Cam Schlittler atop the rotation. Their early success has driven a run-prevention surge that ranks among the most effective six-game stretches in modern MLB history. New York has allowed just six total runs across its first six […] The post Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani set for next pitching start – sportingnews.com
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani set for next pitching start sportingnews.com
Yankees May Have Found Their Next Ace After Cam Schlittler’s Historic Outing
A historic outing has Cam Schlittler quickly turning into one of the Yankees’ most intriguing arms.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York
The New York Yankees are witnessing right-hander Cam Schlittler emerge as a dominant force driving the club’s early-season pitching success. At 25, he quickly establishes himself as a key figure in the Yankees rotation, combining elite results with impressive composure. Schlittler opened the 2026 season with remarkable efficiency. Across his first two starts, he delivered […] The post Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers Claim 4.66 ERA Pitcher Off Waivers from Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that they have claimed pitcher Grant Holman off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. In order to make room for Holman on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles has transferred Gavin Stone from the 15-day Injured List to the 60-day IL. The Diamondbacks DFA’d Holman on Opening Day to make room […] The post Dodgers Claim 4.66 ERA Pitcher Off Waivers from Diamondbacks appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Yankees' Cam Schlittler makes 1st-of-its-kind MLB pitching history – sportingnews.com
Yankees' Cam Schlittler makes 1st-of-its-kind MLB pitching history sportingnews.com
The punchless Tigers are practically begging Tarik Skubal to leave them behind
Another sensational start resulted in another tough-luck loss for the best pitcher on the planet, whose team can't put a functional lineup around him.
Mets’ flagging offense continues to doom them in extra-innings loss to Cardinals
The Mets haven’t hit much since Opening Day, leaving little room for error from their pitchers.
Braves' Walt Weiss pumps brakes on Chris Sale's red flags after concerning start vs. Athletics – sportingnews.com
Braves' Walt Weiss pumps brakes on Chris Sale's red flags after concerning start vs. Athletics sportingnews.com
Mets face stiff competition from Blue Jays, Braves for 'really good' AL starter – sportingnews.com
Mets face stiff competition from Blue Jays, Braves for 'really good' AL starter sportingnews.com
MLB Rumors: New York Mets Linked To Minnesota Twins Pitcher For Backup
The New York Mets could target Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins as another pitching option.
Dodgers’ two-way star positioned to have his best season on the mound
Shohei Ohtani was about to complete his walk from the mound when he realized he forgot something.
Blue Jays' Max Scherzer Delivers Cold Message After 2026 Debut Win
Max Scherzer impressed in his Blue Jays debut, but made it clear the team should not celebrate early-season wins.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s ongoing hitting, pitching streaks prove he’s a true unicorn
The Los Angeles Dodgers keep rolling, and Shohei Ohtani keeps rewriting expectations. In the latest Dodgers win over the Guardians, Ohtani’s fans witnessed another dominant showing on both sides. Shohei Ohtani’s pitching took center stage as the two-time NL MVP delivered six scoreless innings with six strikeouts in a 4-1 victory. At the same time, […] The post Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s ongoing hitting, pitching streaks prove he’s a true unicorn appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.