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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has All-Star Game voting lead, obviously

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been up and down lately, losing two out of their three games against the Chicago White Sox over the weekend. Still, Los Angeles is in a good position overall, sitting with a record of 45-27, seven games above the San Diego Padres for the lead in the NL West. Shohei […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has All-Star Game voting lead, obviously appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Rangers’ Corey Seager performed in his first injury rehab game

The Texas Rangers are paying close attention to infielder Corey Seager, as he works through his rehab assignment. Seager played on Tuesday in his first game on his assignment. “Corey Seager’s first rehab game is done. He played three innings, fielded a couple of ground balls at shortstop and went 1 for 2 at the […] The post How Rangers’ Corey Seager performed in his first injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Orioles acquire pitching depth in trade with Reds

The Baltimore Orioles acquired a pitcher in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, the team announced. Baltimore received right-handed pitcher Kyle Nicolas from Cincinnati in exchange for cash considerations. The O’s optioned Nicolas to Triple-A after acquiring him and also designated right-handed pitcher Eduarniel Nunes for assignment in a corresponding move. The Orioles’ […] The post Orioles acquire pitching depth in trade with Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez taking big surprising step 19 days after surgery

The New York Mets moved closer to getting catcher Francisco Alvarez back in the lineup after manager Carlos Mendoza announced on Sunday after a 10-1 win over the Miami Marlins that the 24-year-old is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday. The development comes only 19 days after Alvarez suffered a […] The post Mets’ Francisco Alvarez taking big surprising step 19 days after surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Leody Taveras’ bunting has spurred Orioles’ recent hot stretch

The Baltimore Orioles are surging in the AL East right now, as the club is on a hot streak that began in late May. All of a sudden, the offense is rolling, and it’s translating to wins. A nice little boost from Leody Taveras’ bunting skills appears to be one of the major factors for […] The post How Leody Taveras’ bunting has spurred Orioles’ recent hot stretch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

He’s Not Even at His Best… and JJ Wetherholt Is Still Producing

It’s been an up and down season so far for the St. Louis Cardinals. It’s entirely reasonable to expect that it will be an up and down season from here on out. We’re all hoping for an outcome that’s special and unexpected, but the likelihood is that we’ll have to live through growing pains. In […]

#CardCorner: 1991 Topps Mike LaValliere

#CardCorner: 1991 Topps Mike LaValliere kkundahl Fri, 2026-07-03 15:00 Entering pro ball as an undrafted free agent out of an NCAA Division II college, Mike LaValliere rose through the ranks to become a Gold Glove Award-winner behind the plate and make four straight trips to the postseason. Craig Muder Mike LaValliere came as close to the World Series as a player can when Sid Bream beat his tag at home plate in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS. Randy Marsh – who began the game as...

Sporcle Saturday: 2+ WAR at third base

Good morning! Miguel Vargas has been quite the revelation this season. After Friday evening's shellacking against the Royals , Vargas is slashing .246/.357/.484, good for a 134 wRC+, 6th among third basement in MLB: with 18 home runs, he's already surpassed his season-high total. The post Sporcle Saturday: 2+ WAR at third base appeared first on Sox Machine .

El triste estado de la base robada

Tras ver cómo los corredores hacían lo que querían durante un par de años, las defensas están recuperando el control. The post El triste estado de la base robada appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .

Pregame notes: Just trying to get back-to-back series wins against the two best teams in baseball

The White Sox nearly got perfect game'd on Saturday, while their pitching staff walked 10 batters and allowed three home runs , but the vibes remain high. Possibly due to some realism about what they were contending with. "Honestly I think he pitched better than his line," hitting coach Derek Shomon said of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. "We only struck out seven times. It felt like he could have walked away with 20 punchies, realistically. He was on it and attacking the zone early, staying in the zone...

Orioles receive important Chris Bassitt injury update on Friday

After a slow start to the season, the Baltimore Orioles have picked it up in recent weeks and they have started a slow climb in the American League East. While the Orioles and manager Craig Albernaz are depending on the power hitting of Pete Alonso along with Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman, they will need […] The post Orioles receive important Chris Bassitt injury update on Friday appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report Card: Cascadian Comeback

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps came away with a 3-2 win following a dramatic stoppage-time reversal, as the hosts scored two in four minutes to come away with three points, securing the home-and-home sweep over their rivals from the Beaver State. I won’t repeat too much of our Post Match summary, but it’s safe to say the Whitecaps deserved a share of … Source

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