Why Mets ace Freddy Peralta could be a hot commodity at the MLB trade deadline
The New York Mets’ season has been a disaster. While David Stearns isn't considering radical changes yet, a Freddy Peralta trade could be on the table at the deadline.
Pitching
MLB Analyst Casts Heavy Doubts Whether Shohei Ohtani Can Sustain His Cy Young Bid
An MLB analyst poses some serious questions on whether Shohei Ohtani can accumulate a large enough body of work to challenge for the Cy Young Award at the end of the season.
Why Justin Wrobleski is reminding Dodgers manager of Clayton Kershaw
ST. LOUIS — No one is confusing Justin Wrobleski with a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. But on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts evoked Clayton Kershaw’s name when describing the young lefty’s growth as a starting pitcher. “He’s got a great mentor in Clayton,” Roberts said. “And I think a lot of times, he’s channeling...
Mariners Prospect Kade Anderson Is Forcing Seattle’s Hand
Number two Mariners’ prospect, Kade Anderson, has been lights out to start the season. In five games started at Double-A, Anderson holds an ERA of 0.37 and a WHIP of 0.70. In his latest outing, the southpaw rendered his opponents’ bats useless for 5.2 innings of no-run ball with eight strikeouts. Kade Anderson Can’t Stop […] The post Mariners Prospect Kade Anderson Is Forcing Seattle’s Hand appeared first on HEAVY.
Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals
To say the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals was an interesting game would be an understatement. The Dodgers scored four runs but didn’t hit a home run for the sixth game in a row. Justin Wrobleski kept his scoreless streak going as a starter, but somehow didn’t record a single […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s IL trip comes with concerning injury detail
The Los Angeles Angels were expecting Yusei Kikuchi to fill a crucial role in their rotation during the 2026 season. But now, the left-hander finds himself on the shelf. The Angels have placed Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. However, there’s a chance he needs more time on IL, via Jeff Fletcher […] The post Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s IL trip comes with concerning injury detail appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury
On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves hit the field on the road vs the Colorado Rockies, looking to complete a series sweep and increase their lead over the NL East. This game marked the first start of the year for pitcher Spencer Strider, who had been out of the lineup up to this point with […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves start after two batters with elbow soreness in major injury concern
The Twins' ace left his Sunday start after facing just two batters.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Facing Shohei Ohtani Decision
Dave Roberts faces decision on Shohei Ohtani starting as both designated hitter and pitcher.
Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury
The Minnesota Twins have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 14-20 on the campaign. The Twins are in serious danger of missing out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year, and in Sunday’s game against the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays, the Twins got an […] The post Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres' Mason Miller earns obvious distinction from MLB insider amid Cy Young chase – sportingnews.com
Padres' Mason Miller earns obvious distinction from MLB insider amid Cy Young chase sportingnews.com
Mariners' Luis Castillo's Statcast numbers make his problems look long-term – sportingnews.com
Mariners' Luis Castillo's Statcast numbers make his problems look long-term sportingnews.com
Struggling Jonah Tong tosses six one-hit innings at Triple-A in encouraging Mets sign
Jonah Tong’s first month at Triple-A Syracuse this season hardly went smoothly, but Saturday was something he could appreciate.
Yankees’ bullpen turns in uneven performances with roles still up for grabs
With fireman Fernando Cruz having pitched Friday night and three of four days, it was Jake Bird who got the call in the role Saturday.
Dodgers Get Promising News on Six-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game weekend series. After dropping the first game of the series, Los Angeles looks to bounce back on Saturday with Roki Sasaki pitching. Also on Saturday, the Dodgers got news away from their big league team regarding reliever Brusdar Graterol. More […] The post Dodgers Get Promising News on Six-Year MLB Player Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler
After watching the Philadelphia Phillies struggle at basically every aspect of the game so far in 2026, Don Mattingly has found a way to get his team back on track since taking over for Rob Thomas as the interim manager. And another reason for the Fightin’s resurgence? Reinforcements in the form of star pitcher Zack […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly drops Jacob deGrom admission while talking about Zack Wheeler appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brewers’ Pat Murphy shares huge Jacob Misiorowski injury update
The Milwaukee Brewers mystify people with their ability to consistently build a competitive baseball team despite having limited financial resources and only a couple of household names. But the foundation of their success is easy to see. Top-notch pitching enables the Brew Crew to frequently begin games on stable ground, which in turn has a […] The post Brewers’ Pat Murphy shares huge Jacob Misiorowski injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves
The Atlanta Braves recently designated veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment. After electing free agency, Carrasco is now back with the Braves, the team announced. “The #Braves today selected RHP Carlos Carrasco to the major league roster after optioning RHP Anthony Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game,” the Braves shared on X, […] The post Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered an unlikely setback in their season. Los Angeles was matched up with one of the pleasant surprises of the 2026 MLB season: the St. Louis Cardinals. Emmet Sheehan took the mound for the team. While Sheehan struggled to start the year, allowing 13 runs in his four starts, a solid […] The post Dodgers’ Emmet Sheehan opens up about ugly outing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.
What Happened To Walbert Urena After Bo Bichette’s 102.6 MPH Comebacker?
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Walbert Urena was struck by 106.2 mph comebacker from the bat of New York Mets slugger Bo Bichette on Friday night.
Top MLB prospect Dax Whitney to undergo UCL surgery
While the Oregon State Beavers are in the middle of the 2026 college baseball season, it appears one of the program’s top players, who is also a top MLB prospect, is dealing with an elbow injury. Reports indicate that Dax Whitney will undergo surgery on his UCL. The sophomore right-hander is the favorite to go […] The post Top MLB prospect Dax Whitney to undergo UCL surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Is Alek Manoah close to pitching for Angels? Here’s the latest injury update
28-year-old starting pitcher Alek Manoah signed with the Los Angeles Angels this past offseason. Manoah is recovering from a finger injury, however. He has yet to pitch in an MLB game for the Angels. Could that change soon? Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group shared an encouraging update on the pitcher ahead of the Angels’ […] The post Is Alek Manoah close to pitching for Angels? Here’s the latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations
Ahead of the Cleveland Guardians starting a series against the Athletics on Friday night, the team’s president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, took time to talk about pitcher Parker Messick. As Messick has been catching the attention of Guardians’ fans, Antonetti has some comments about the 25-year-old that should excite any follower. Antonetti would appear […] The post Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Albert Pujols Vouches For Trevor Bauer, Shares Path For Cy Young Award Winner To Make MLB Return
All one has to do to know that there is a need for Trevor Bauer in Major League Baseball is look at the disabled list. Since Bauer last pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021, injuries have sidelined dozens upon dozens of pitchers, opening up spots on Major League rosters – spots that the […] The post Albert Pujols Vouches For Trevor Bauer, Shares Path For Cy Young Award Winner To Make MLB Return appeared first on BroBible.