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The Giants are swapping out almost 20% of their active roster. San Francisco placed Willy Adames (left elbow sprain), JT Brubaker (bruised ribs) and Victor Bericoto (bone bruise in right knee) on the injured list. Adames and Bericoto land on the 10-day IL, while Brubaker will miss a minimum of 15 days. San Francisco also placed Bryce Eldridge on […]
Colt Emerson was selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Seattle Mariners. Before making his MLB debut, Emerson signed a record-breaking extension with the club. The expectation was that he was set to be a cornerstone of the franchise. It was a disappointing campaign for the rookie, and now the […] The post Mariners rookie Colt Emerson’s season is sadly over after latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
At 38-38 it wasn’t just a “contending year” it was “on pace to win the AL West,” as it turns out. Then came a long and fugly spiral to the current 52-80 making it squarely a “see what we have” kind of second half. What do we have, exactly, amongst the many reserves thrust into […]
The San Diego Padres made three roster moves Monday before their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, adding outfielder Dustin Harris to the major league roster while sending infielder Sung-Mun Song to Triple-A El Paso. The team made the announcement Monday afternoon on X, formerly Twitter. San Diego selected Harris’ contract from El Paso and optioned […] The post Padres make flurry of roster moves before Pirates clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
If you see Rikuu Nishida in the dugout, that’s because he will be taking the spot of a White Sox position player who is heading to the bereavement list on Tuesday. If you see Drew Thorpe in the dugout, you’re hallucinating, because he’ll be making another start for Charlotte on Tuesday. TV: CHSN Lineups: Rangers… The post First Pitch: White Sox vs. Rangers appeared first on Sox Machine .
Monday notes… Cubs lineup: D-backs lineup: Kevin Gausman, RHP vs. Merrill Kelly, RHP Kevin Gausman has made three starts as a Cub: One good, one mediocre, one bad. Hopefully the “good” category is added to this evening. If this April 19 result is to be mirrored, that will happen. On that day Gausman held the […]
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The San Diego Padres have a new ownership group after Jose E. Feliciano and his wife/business partner, Kwanza Jones, purchased the franchise for an MLB record high of $3.9 billion. With the sale finalized in mid-August, Jones was incredibly enthusiastic about the purchase and fully believes the team can win a World Series. While talking […] The post Padres’ new owner Kwanza Jones drops enthusiastic ‘win it all’ prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints .
GLENDALE – Nothing better than a sibling rivalry at the highest level. Ahead of Wednesday’s joint practice and Friday’s preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers, head coach Mike and Matt LaFleur had some fighting words. Older brother Matt set things in motion on Monday by talking about players fighting for a roster […]
In a tale of two weak divisions, the White Sox will get another look at the Rangers, this time in Chicago. The Rangers are tied with the Astros atop the American League West. Neither team has a winning record (.496) in the AL West, and any meaningful baseball in October will likely be short-lived. José […]
Legendary Dodger Clayton Kershaw will be in the broadcast booth for an upcoming game. The post Clayton Kershaw to Broadcast Upcoming Dodgers Game appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Astros re-signed outfielder Nelson Velázquez on a new major league deal, the team informed reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic). Infielder Ray Delgado was optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an MLB roster spot. Houston already had an opening on the 40-man roster after dropping Velázquez last week. This just reverses a move […]
Holding first place in the AL West apparently wasn't enough for Houston to avoid a major shakeup at the top, and fans are right to be nervous about where Jim Crane goes from here.
The Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks, and Marlins are the only National League teams left with realistic Wild Card chances.
The Padres announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris. Infielder Sung-Mun Song has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, right-hander Lucas Giolito has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. Prior to the club announcement, Jeff Sanders of the San […]
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte after running the bases without issue over the weekend. Teel has been on the injured list since July 21 with a left high-ankle sprain. He has progressed through recent activity, including batting practice and base running, and … The post Kyle Teel to Begin Rehab Assignment with Charlotte appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Michael Toglia dove for a ball in left field over the weekend in Arizona while playing a position he really had no business playing. He’s a 1B by trade, albeit one with a bit of right field experience, but his time in the opposite corner of the grass came in part by necessity after option […]
Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow are due back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers this week. Is there a better postseason rotation in the National League?
The Miami Marlins have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons, and the team is currently not set to make the playoffs in 2026. The Marlins also sold off at the MLB Trade Deadline, which further hampers their playoff chances. While the team attempts to make a run in the National League, they […] The post Marlins fire entire pro scouting department appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Over the years, quite a few Disney products have been produced to represent the Arizona Cardinals. Stuff like car antenna toppers, fanny packs, shirts, coffee mugs and coasters, socks, blankets, baby bibs, purses and totes, yard flags, ugly Christmas sweaters, stuffed animals, mouse pads, and pennants, to name a few. All of this has some […]
Detroit's playoff odds have fallen below 5%, but A.J. Hinch is not interested in allowing the standings to control his clubhouse. The Tigers manager delivered an extensive explanation of how his team views pressure, losing streaks and the final 32…
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a Clayton Kershaw announcement less than one year after his retirement.
GLENDALE – Friday’s preseason finale vs. the Green Bay Packers is set to be a massive game for the Arizona Cardinals. Outside of the sibling rivalry between the teams’ head coach in the LaFleur brothers, the game marks a revenge game for Green Bay’s defensive coordinator and former Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon. After a three-year […]
Mariners infielder Colt Emerson is going to have season-ending surgery on his left wrist. Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times was among those to relay the news. Emerson is expected to be healthy by next year’s spring training, per Divish. Emerson is already on the 10-day injured list. He can be transferred to the 60-day […]
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