Building the dream lineup and rotation for every AL East team
The AL East is the most competitive division in MLB. The Tampa Bay Rays won the pennant race in 2026, but all five teams will plan on contending next season.
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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez addresses offseason signing’s surprising lack of playing time
Josh Minott was a bright spot for the Brooklyn Nets during the latter half of their otherwise forgettable 2025-26 campaign. The Nets liked what they saw enough to re-sign Minott to a two-year, $9 million contract this summer. That commitment makes his exclusion from Brooklyn’s rotation at the start of this season a head-scratcher. Despite […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez addresses offseason signing’s surprising lack of playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Padres Predicted to Add All-Star With a Number Worth Watching
Foster Griffin offers innings and control as a possible Padres addition. His actual and expected ERA give San Diego two different numbers to evaluate. The post Padres Predicted to Add All-Star With a Number Worth Watching appeared first on HEAVY.
Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Sign All-Star Pitcher to Massive $115M Deal
The Toronto Blue Jays are predicted to make a splash and add an impact starting pitcher to the fold in a massive deal. The post Toronto Blue Jays Predicted to Sign All-Star Pitcher to Massive $115M Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
The Tarik Skubal-sized hole to fill in Mets’ rotation plans for free agency
The Mets have starting pitching pieces, but that alone doesn’t make a rotation.
Bulls Tiago Splitter Explains Why Patrick Williams Isn’t Playing
Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter explained why power forward Patrick Williams hasn’t been playing for the Bulls this season.While Williams has been dealing with a groin injury that kept him on the bench early in the season for Chicago, Splitter recently gave him a DNP-CD, marking an incredible fall from grace for the No. […] The post Bulls Tiago Splitter Explains Why Patrick Williams Isn’t Playing appeared first on HEAVY.
Lakers get timely reminder of Jarred Vanderbilt’s value in win over Clippers
Jarred Vanderbilt finally got his shot at being in the Lakers' rotation.
Projected starting lineup and rotation for the new-look UNC Tar Heels
North Carolina has players in Neoklis Avdalas, Jarin Stevenson, and Terrence Brown who can impact the rotation
Mo Diawara’s status in Knicks rotation hasn’t been what Mike Brown envisioned
Mike Brown said he’s waiting for the Knicks to get back “on track” before incorporating some of the younger players.
Nets’ young players facing uphill battle for minutes in new-look rotation
Nets 2025 first-round picks Drake Powell, Danny Wolf, and Ben Saraf were left out of coach Jordi Fernández's rotation in Brooklyn's season opener.
Braves predicted to sign ex-Mets $38M veteran two-time all-Star to bolster rotation with Chris Sale – Sporting News
Braves predicted to sign ex-Mets $38M veteran two-time all-Star to bolster rotation with Chris Sale Sporting News
Will Guardians keep Tanner Bibee after shockingly low postseason usage?
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee made 33 starts during the 2026 regular season. He even started Opening Day for Cleveland. In the MLB postseason, Bibee made just one total appearance out of the bullpen, surrendering two runs while recording just one out. So, is Bibee still considered a part of Cleveland’s future after his […] The post Will Guardians keep Tanner Bibee after shockingly low postseason usage? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Red Sox have the mental edge over Cam Schlittler, Yankees with pushed-back start
The Red Sox swept the Yankees the last time they faced them, and now New York has shuffled its rotation to line Cam Schlittler up for the upcoming series.
Zac Thornton showing he can be key option for Mets’ 2027 rotation
And now there is a curiosity who might be turning into something more because through his first 10 major league starts, Zac Thornton’s ERA is 2.88.
Sonny Gray explains how he's defied Father Time and anchored the Red Sox rotation
Gray isn't slowing down at age 36, and the Red Sox have needed every bit of it.
The Braves need to make one of these 4 trades with Spencer Strider's return in doubt
Atlanta's injury-ravaged rotation has Alex Anthopoulos openly mulling a big swing. Where should he look at the trade deadline?
Blue Jays trade for Marlins' $56M Cy Young winner is a power move to revive injury-riddled rotation – sportingnews.com
Blue Jays trade for Marlins' $56M Cy Young winner is a power move to revive injury-riddled rotation sportingnews.com
This emergency Yankees trade is necessary after Max Fried's ominous injury
A New York rotation that was already high on injury risk has now been thrown into disarray, and Brian Cashman better act fast.
Davis Martin emerges as a lone bright spot for the White Sox rotation – sportingnews.com
Davis Martin emerges as a lone bright spot for the White Sox rotation sportingnews.com
Cubs’ rotation fix could come from these trade deadline targets
Chicago sure looks like a World Series contender, meaning there's no better time for Jed Hoyer to go all in.
Twins Avoided a Rotation Nightmare
Joe Ryan avoided a major elbow injury after a clean MRI, giving the Twins a huge boost as Minnesota fights to keep its rotation and season from unraveling. The post Twins Avoided a Rotation Nightmare appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
How the Braves built MLB's best pitching staff from ashes, and whether it can last
Atlanta's rotation looked DOA before the season even began. Instead, it's carried them to the top of the NL East.
Blue Jays' John Schneider Announces Max Scherzer News Before Twins Game
The Toronto Blue Jays announced an update on right-hander Max Scherzer.