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The Diamondbacks announced that they have selected the contract of infielder LuJames Groover. Fellow infielder José Fernández has been optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding active roster move. Right-hander Taylor Rashi has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Groover, now 24, was a second-round pick in the 2023 draft. As a […]
Paul Toboni. On July 6, 2025 the Washington Nationals sacked President of Baseball Operations and former Diamondbacks GM, Mike Rizzo, and their manager Dave Martinez. It was the duo that surprisingly won the 2019 World Series. But, after winning that World Series, there was a quick downfall from which the Nationals were never able to […]
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has been activated from the 10 day injured list, the team announced today. Because there was an open spot on the active roster after yesterday’s transactions, no additional move was necessary to clear a spot for him. In addition, the Rangers activated Sam Haggerty from the bereavement list and have […]
The Athletics announced that they have recalled right-hander Elvis Alvarado. Fellow righty Joel Kuhnel has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. The club’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Kuhnel, 31, signed a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason. He was added to the big league roster a week into […]
It has been nearly a calendar year since Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach fired a pitch in a baseball game. On Friday, Braves manager Walt Weiss confirmed that Schwellenbach continues to throw from flat ground but is still nowhere near close to beginning a rehab assignment for the team. It’s not exactly surprising news as […]
The Houston Astros have dealt with injuries throughout the season, with one of them being to Jose Altuve, who had a left oblique strain. Many thought that Altuve would be out for an extended period of time, but in an unexpected turn of events, he’s set to return on Friday night, according to Chandler Rome […] The post Jose Altuve gives Astros massive boost with unexpected early injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees have upgraded their lineup over the last couple of years, but apprehension still pervades the fan base whenever Aaron Judge suffers an injury scare. While there is bound to be concern when the best hitter in the world goes down, a big-market club that boasts a regular October presence should inspire […] The post 3 Yankees with most pressure to fill void left by Aaron Judge injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Mets' season spiraled out of control far quicker than anyone could have reasonably anticipated. Even those who thought New York's NL club would miss the 2026 postseason probably weren't forecasting a 27-35 record placing them third from the bottom in the league, trailing a rebuilding Nationals club or a $75MM-payroll Marlins team. Many Mets […]
The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Before first pitch, Toronto brought in some extra pitching reinforcements. Right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson has reported to the team. In turn, fellow righty Chad Dallas has been optioned to Triple-A, the franchise announced. The Blue Jays recently acquired Woods Richardson […] The post Ex-Twins starter reporting to Blue Jays after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Brewers announced that they have recalled left-hander Brian Fitzpatrick and right-hander Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville. In corresponding moves, lefty DL Hall has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a left pectoral strain and righty Jake Woodford has been designated for assignment. More to come.
The Detroit Tigers won a series this week!! And they did so by sweeping the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays, and will take that momentum into Friday’s series opener with the Seattle Mariners. Framber Valdez (2-4, 4.39 ERA, 54 SO) gets the start on Friday evening in Comerica Park, and the Mariners will send out Bryan […] The post Detroit Tigers Annouce Kevin McGonigle Change Before Mariners Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Despite a 6-18 stretch for the Chicago Cubs over their last 24 games, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer isn't in a panic right now.
The Rangers announced that infielder Corey Seager and outfielder Wyatt Langford have each been reinstated from the injured list. Infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman and outfielder Alejandro Osuna were optioned in corresponding active roster moves. Additionally, the Rangers reinstated infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty from the bereavement/family medical emergency list and designated him for assignment. Seager hit the IL […]
On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play the first game of their series with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park.They are coming off a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros.Marcell Ozuna (who batted 6th) finished with one hit and one walk.Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Marcell Ozuna ChangeFor Friday’s game, the Pirates have announced their starting […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Marcell Ozuna Change Before Braves Series appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Yankees begin a four-game series with American League East rival the Boston Red Sox on Friday, June 5. They are without their leading-man Aaron Judge following a stress fracture in his right rib.While the Yankees captain is only listed on the 10-day IL, Judge is expected to be out for much longer, […] The post Aaron Judge Breaks Silence About Real Cause of Injury Before Red Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY .
Longtime Auburn broadcast voice Paul Ellen has died. He was 75. Ellen was part of the broadcast team for Auburn baseball, basketball, and football, notably serving as the football radio host since 1990 and as the football radio play-by-play announcer from 1979-80. “For five decades, Paul was a trusted voice of the Auburn radio broadcast…
The good news for the Detroit Tigers is that they’ve recently completed their first sweep in seven weeks, brooming aside the American League East Division-leading Tampa Bay Rays in three straight games and bringing some hope back to the franchise that had sunk to the bottom of their own division standings.The bad news is that […] The post Detroit Tigers Lose Key Infielder For Remainder Of 2026 appeared first on HEAVY .
On a two-game win streak, the San Francisco Giants traveled to Wrigley Field on Friday for a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. Shortstop Willy Adames made sure the series started off in style. On a 2-2 count and with a runner on second, Adames drove a ball to deep left field. As soon as […] The post Giants’ Willy Adames starts Cubs series with a bang with 2-run homer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets entered 2026 expecting Freddy Peralta to anchor a playoff rotation. Instead, they may be preparing to trade him. ESPN’s Jeff Passan recently identified Peralta as the club’s top trade candidate if New York becomes a seller at the deadline.The Mets swung a deal for Peralta in the offseason to add a proven […] The post Mets Face Major Freddy Peralta Decision at Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch provided reporters with some updates on injured players today. Most notably, Hinch says that ace Tarik Skubal will make a rehab appearance on Sunday. That will take place with High-A West Michigan instead of Triple-A due to the weather forecast. If all goes well, he could rejoin the big league club […]
The Astros have reinstated 2B Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL. The club optioned OF Zach Dezenzo to Triple A after last night’s game. Altuve, 36, was initially diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, but recovered faster than expected. Altuve last played May 16, missing almost 3 weeks with an injury that was expected to sideline him 4-6 […]
The Boston Red Sox, who still have MLB playoff aspirations, are set to begin a critical AL East series against their top rival, the New York Yankees. Boston is set to roll with Sonny Gray (6-1, 3.06 ERA, 41 SO) as the starter for game one of the series against the Yankees. Before the Red […] The post Red Sox Announce Roster News Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY .
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge is dealing with a ribs injury. He is expected to miss at least four to six weeks and the star was placed on the injured list on Friday. After the Yankees’ IL move, Judge spoke to reporters. However, he had no interest in discussing return timelines, via Bryan Hoch […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge breaks silence after injury, sidesteps timeline questions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Friday evening, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will open up a series in the Bronx.The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians.Ryan McMahon (who batted 7th) finished with one hit and one strikeout.New York Yankees Announce Ryan McMahon ChangeFor Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting […] The post New York Yankees Announce Ryan McMahon Change Before Red Sox Series Opener appeared first on HEAVY .
At first reported by CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Wake Forest will be heading to Baton Rogue for the ACC-SEC challenge to take on the LSU Tigers. This will be the 6th game between the Deacs and the Tigers since 2015, with LSU holding a 3-2 advantage in the recent series. The Deacs won the first […]