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The Detroit Tigers missed the postseason in 2026, failing to secure a playoff berth for what would have been the third year in a row.And already, there have been multiple changes to the organization, with the most recent coming in the form of declining the club option for next season on the contract of relief […] The post Kenley Jansen Gets Unfortunate News From Tigers Amid Career Milestone appeared first on HEAVY.
Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley is expected to exercise his $14 million player option to remain with the club for the 2027 season, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reported Thursday. Helsley, 32, endured an injury-disrupted 2026 campaign after dealing with elbow inflammation. He appeared in just 17 games, finishing with eight saves and a 4.11 […] The post Ryan Helsley staying with Orioles after making $14 million contract option decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Whenever Aaron Ashby would make his way to the mound from the Milwaukee Brewers bullpen, opposing hitters may as well head back to the dugout and not even attempt to hit against him. That’s how good Ashby has been over the course of the 2026 MLB postseason. The Brewers may not have needed Ashby to […] The post Brewers’ Aaron Ashby caps 2026 postseason with bonkers ERA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Aaron Ashby posted a 5.40 ERA in the 2025 MLB playoffs. He was a reliable workhorse in the bullpen during the 2026 regular season, but not elite. The left-handed relief pitcher has ascended into an entirely different tier this October. He stands alone in MLB history following his latest appearance. Ashby tossed 2 1/3 scoreless […] The post Brewers’ Aaron Ashby makes World Series history in Game 4 relief duty appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Mets get to watch the Milwaukee Brewers on the verge of a World Series. Currently, the franchise with one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball must undergo another reconstruction. This time, they will implement a reload rather than a total overhaul of the roster. Although he lacks the star appeal […] The post Mets Urged to Sign Dominant All-Star Relief Pitcher to Stabilize Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby continued his scoreless postseason Friday, adding another appearance to a run that has placed him among October’s most accomplished relief pitchers. The left-hander delivered 1 2/3 scoreless innings during the Brewers’ 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 1 at American Family Field. His performance helped […] The post Brewers reliever Aaron Ashby rapidly approaching 2016 Andrew Miller territory with playoff dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kodai Senga is learning to love his temporary role as the New York Mets’ closer with some help from Michael Jackson. During Wednesday’s game against the visiting San Diego Padres at Citi Field in Queens, Senga debuted an entrance video out of the bullpen, with the King of Pop’s “Beat It” playing. The accompanying video […] The post Mets’ Kodai Senga debuts epic new ‘Beat It’ intro video with help from Mr. Met appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Connor Thomas got thrown to the wolves on Monday night, and the Mets’ broadcast booth could barely stomach watching it happen. The Braves reliever was left in to twist against New York’s lineup long after the outcome had been decided, and by the time Atlanta finally mercy-killed the outing, Thomas had been shelled for 11…
Aroldis Chapman could be in line for a return to the National League. The San Diego Padres are eyeing the veteran Boston Red Sox reliever Chapman on the trade market, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported on Sunday. Nightengale notes that the Padres are looking for more bullpen help ahead of the Aug. 3 … The post Aroldis Chapman is being linked to 1 team in trade rumors appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
A Boston Red Sox relief pitcher carried a misspelled name throughout his career until he was called up by the team from the minors on Friday.
At 18-28, the Colorado Rockies will once again be sellers when the MLB trade deadline rolls around. Teams around the league have already begun trying to figure out who Colorado will make available. As those franchises evaluate the Rockies’ roster, one name continues popping up. Now relief pitcher Antonio Senzatela has suddenly become a hot […] The post Rockies rumors: $50.5 million surprise star ‘hot’ on trade market appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Astros placed left-handed reliever Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list before Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, due to left elbow inflammation. His IL assignment is retroactive to Wednesday, with Jayden Murray recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to replace him on the active roster. The move leaves Houston with 15 players on […] The post Astros place pitcher on IL due to elbow injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Throughout the 2026 season, the Cincinnati Reds bullpen is sure to go through plenty of changes. On Monday, Cincinnati saw a veteran depart the organization. Right-hander Andrew Chafin has opted out of his Reds contract, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He is now entering unrestricted free agency. Chafin signed a minor league […] The post Veteran reliever hits free agency after opting out of Reds contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cleveland Guardians received good news on Saturday.
As the New York Mets have called up pitcher Craig Kimbrel to the major league level, the veteran star is looking to continue to make a difference, despite being in the twilight years of his career. With the Mets looking for some excitement in the 2026 season to start, Kimbrel could bring that as the […] The post Mets’ Craig Kimbrel reveals why he still wants to pitch in MLB appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
If getting swept over the weekend by the Pittsburgh Pirates wasn't bad enough, the Baltimore Orioles will also be without one of their left-handed relievers for some time. According to the Orioles on X, left-handed pitcher Dietrich Enns was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left foot ...
When Jake Bird arrived in a trade from the Rockies at last year’s deadline, he was looking forward to finding out what made the Yankees so good at making relief pitchers better.
The San Francisco Giants have had a rough start to the 2026 season, as they lost each of their first three games of the campaign to the New York Yankees. Now, in response to their slow start, they are making a trade.According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Giants are acquiring relief pitcher Dylan Smith from […] The post TRADE: San Francisco Giants Swing Deal for 1.38 ERA Reliever appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Boston Red Sox are adding a former division-rival pitcher to bolster the team’s bullpen. The Red Sox have agreed to sign former New York Yankees relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to a minor-league deal, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Tommy Kahnle to Red Sox. Minors deal. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 17, 2026 … The post Red Sox agree to sign former Yankees pitcher appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
