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For the first time since May 30, 2021, Juan Soto is batting leadoff. The New York Mets face the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., and manager Carlos Mendoza put Soto at the top of the order for the first time in nearly five years. Right before the game, Mendoza revealed … The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
This was at Newark Airport, C terminal, maybe 10 years ago. John Sterling and I were on the same flight bound for Tampa, the start of another spring training for both of us, and as we whittled away the time toward boarding the plane we found ourselves, quite remarkably, transported to a place called Wellsville,...
The Texas Rangers arrived in Detroit for their weekend series against the Tigers, carrying some unwelcome news: star outfielder Wyatt Langford will be sidelined for at least another week after suffering a setback during his injury rehabilitation. Langford will be shut down from throwing and swinging a bat for seven days before the Rangers reevaluate […] The post Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kodai Senga said he’d been dealing with at least some form of discomfort as far back as spring training, but it wasn’t until his most recent outing that it became clear he couldn’t pitch with it.
The New York Yankees announced two roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A while outfielder Randall Grichuk was designated for assignment. Grichuk signed a minor league contract with the Yankees this past offseason. He battled for a spot during spring training and ultimately made […] The post Yankees designate outfielder for assignment before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders are staring at a major dilemma as Joey McGuire is left without a fit QB months before the start of spring training. While Cincinnati star transfer Brendan Sorsby was widely recognized as the Red Raiders’ starter for the 2026 season, an unexpected gambling addiction announcement has cast doubts on Sorsby’s […]
Alek Manoah’s injury issues are the reason why a promising Toronto Blue Jays career was cut short, and his attempted return with the Los Angeles Angels hit another snag in Spring Training. Manoah hit the injured list with a right middle finger contusion, which caused him to miss a significant amount of time given how […] The post Angels’ manager Kurt Suzuki shares crucial Alek Manoah injury update before Blue Jays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As fun as spring training can be to watch, Jordan Walker and several other players are proving that statistics from those meaningless games can't be taken seriously.
Since the start of spring training, Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell has faced nothing but questions about his lingering shoulder injury.
The rookie who looked so good for the Mets in spring training and won a starting job in the outfield is learning that pitchers at the major league level are quick to spot weaknesses, particularly in a young player, and then look to exploit them.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Packy Naughton was on his way to making one of the all-time comebacks this spring. After suffering numerous arm injuries since he was drafted in 2017, Naughton finally made his 2026 debut on Wednesday with the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals’ Triple-A affiliate. Unfortunately, Packy Naughton’s comeback lasted just three pitches before […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Attempting Comeback After Years Of Arm Issues Suffers Yet Another Heartbreaking Injury appeared first on BroBible.
A MAJOR MLB franchise is in talks to extend its stadium lease by 20 years. The historic MLB franchise is set to start a $200m renovation project. It has been…
Marcus Freeman is back to putting in the hard work this spring as his Notre Dame team targets a return to the CFP in 2026, and has opened up on how he feels about individual battles in practice
It was not long ago that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was viewed as a top-flight arm that numerous MLB teams were interested in bringing to the United States last offseason. A turbulent regular season and an intriguing postseason changed how some viewed the rookie’s overall outlook. But a less-than-stellar spring training caused […] The post Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It sounds like the Tampa Bay Rays could have a depth infielder return relatively soon. The club’s early-season injury update reveals a rough timeline for a veteran player on the roster. Reports indicate that Taylor Walls, who is dealing with a right oblique strain, is seemingly trending in the right direction, according to Ryan Bass […] The post Rays share crucial early-season injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Konnor Griffin proved his spring "slump" was never real. The data told a different story the whole time and the debut box score backed it up.
As the 2026 MLB season is underway, some front offices are focusing on securing the future of their franchise. The Seattle Mariners just signed Colt Emerson to a massive extension, even before he has made his MLB debut. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates could be following suit. The Pirates, and top prospect Konnor Girffin, are working […] The post Pirates rumors: Konnor Griffin contract negotiations underway before his MLB debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brian Cole was to be a foundational piece for the New York Mets, growing beside David Wright and Jose Reyes, but 25 years ago, after leaving his first spring training in Port St. Lucie, Brian was killed in a single-car accident at the age of 22.
San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello is among the youngest skippers in the big leagues, which makes it less surprising that he sneaked in a Kanye West reference during an interview following his first-ever win as an MLB manager. Vitello, 47, had a wild celebration with his team after the Giants’ 3-2 win over the … The post Tony Vitello’s interview takes a wild turn with a Kanye West nod appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Washington Nationals surprised everyone with their decision to option OF Dylan Crews to Triple-A Rochester in the final days of spring training. Crews’ scouting reports all cite him as a five-tool player; not elite in any one category but strong in all five. He’s already established 20 HR/30 SB ...
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a formidable starting rotation on paper. With World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto at the helm, Emmet Sheehan emerging as a solid option last year, and Shohei Ohtani returning to pitching full-time, Los Angeles has a treasure trove of starting pitchers. However, there’s one player that LA is hoping to break […] The post Why Dave Roberts is confident Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki can put spring training behind him vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MLB fans have spotted Los Angeles Dodgers star Alex Vesia’s poignant glove tribute. The 29-year-old Dodgers pitcher has shared a touching tribute to his tragic late baby daughter. Vesia wore…
Before the automated ball-strike system came into play in real games that counted, the Yankees spent plenty of mornings this spring talking about it.
It can be foolhardy to buy into spring training stats, good or bad, especially for veterans. The same caveat goes for early season results, the sample size way too small to put too much stock into it either way.
