O’s series game blog: The road trip begins in St. Louis
O’s will play 10 games versus the Cardinals, Athletics and Rockies
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O’s will play 10 games versus the Cardinals, Athletics and Rockies
Rikuu Nishida was called up to Chicago on Monday in anticipation of a White Sox being placed on the bereavement list today. That player is Andrew Benintendi, so he’ll be out of the lineup tonight and Wednesday at the very least. The White Sox are rolling out their best defensive outfield to compensate, putting Brenton… The post Pregame notes: Huascar Brazobán to IL, Andrew Benintendi to BL appeared first on Sox Machine .
Tuesday notes… Cubs lineup: D-backs lineup: Clay Holmes, RHP vs. Brandon Pfaadt, RHP After a bit of a rough outing in his Cubs debut, Clay Holmes has been lights-out over his last two: 12 innings, one run, 26 ground-ball outs out of 36 total outs recorded (and 45 batters faced). That’s exactly who the Cubs […]
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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman and outfielder Jake Bauers is dealing with a swollen foot after fouling a ball off it during Sunday’s Little League Classic against the Atlanta Braves, but the 30-year-old reassured he is healthy enough to play. Bauers was left out of Milwaukee’s lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the New York Mets, […] The post Brewers’ Jake Bauers dealing with foot injury concern after Williamsport series vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A familiar Dolly Parton song created a quiet moment at Comerica Park on Tuesday as the Detroit Tigers prepared to face the Tampa Bay Rays. “Jolene” played during early batting practice, adding significance to the routine pregame soundtrack in light of Parton’s death. Parton passed away peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80, her […] The post Tigers pay tribute to Dolly Parton with ‘Jolene’ batting practice soundtrack appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The St. Louis Cardinals return home for a brief homestand starting Tuesday night as they play host to the Baltimore Orioles. According to MLB.com, the Orioles will start RHP Chris Bassett. MLB.com confirms it will be Matthew Liberatore starting for the Cardinals. First pitch scheduled for 6:45pm central time and the game broadcast will be […]
The Cubs won a relatively forgettable game last night that was made interesting only because of a heated verbal exchange between opposing bench coaches Ryan Flaherty and Jeff Banister. The accusation that third base coach Quintin Berry was spying on Merrill Kelly‘s pitches and relaying them to his batters probably would have created a strong … The post Chicago Cubs Lineup (8/25/26): Holmes Looks to Make Chase Field No-Fly Zone appeared first on .
A San Diego Padres minor league coaching coordinator who was detained by federal immigration officers in Texas has been released on bond, his family said Tuesday.
If the Orioles are going to make a push for the playoffs in this final month or so of the season, they are gonna have to win a bunch of games. That means beating solid teams like these Cardinals on the road. It’s not gonna be easy. It’s a left-handed starter on the mound for […]
A blowout loss is a tough way to start a series at home in a playoff race, but the South Siders hope to flush Monday’s game and come out strong behind Anthony Kay today. After defeating the Sox yesterday, the Rangers now hold a half-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL West, while […]
The Chicago White Sox have been one of baseball’s best stories this season, but their surprising run to the top of the AL Central is about to face its toughest test. Cleveland is coming. The Guardians have won five consecutive games and seven of their last 10, transforming what appeared to be Chicago’s division to […] The post Why White Sox are in serious trouble in AL Central amid Guardians’ surge appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ST. LOUIS—Orioles outfielder Tyler O’Neill is out of the lineup for the second straight day because of right shoulder soreness. He injured the shoulder making a diving catch on Richie Palacios’ sinking line drive to end the ninth inning on Saturday night. “We were hoping that he’d be fine for today,” manager Craig Albernaz said. […]
6:05pm: Whisenhunt was diagnosed with a torn UCL and has been recommended for surgery, the Giants informed reporters (including Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle). It’s unclear if he’ll seek a second opinion. San Francisco placed him on the injured list tonight and recalled Spencer Bivens from Triple-A. 11:30am: Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt exited last […]
Ethan Pecko (#70, 23, RHP, 0-0, 4.91) vs. Will Warren (#29, 27, RHP, 8-6, 4.43) ASTROS SS Jeremy The post Yankees (74-56) vs. Astros (65-66), Tuesday, August 24, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT appeared first on Replacement Level Yankee Weblog .
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hasn’t been on the mound since July 3 as he battles through knee and biceps injuries. However, his return could be coming sooner rather than later. While manager Dave Roberts didn’t confirm anything, he said Ohtani pitching on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers remains, “a possibility,” via Fabian Ardaya […] The post Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s potential pitching return date gets massive update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A battle of division leaders in Atlanta. Tuesday game info
After taking two of three from the Atlanta Braves, the team with the best record in the NL East, the Brewers will now head to the Big Apple to take on the worst team in the NL East. Starting for the Mets is rookie left-hander Zac Thornton, who’s made nine starts for New York this […]
Let’s not have a repeat of last night, okay Aaron? No pressure big guy. Arraez is back in! Lineups:
The Astros parted with general manager Dana Brown yesterday, leading to speculation about manager Joe Espada’s job security. His gig appears safe. Owner Jim Crane met with reporters before Tuesday’s matchup against the Yankees and said Espada will remain in his role for the rest of the 2026 campaign (h/t Chandler Rome of The Athletic). […]
Connor Lambert, the Diamond Dawgs' pitching coach, has signed an extension with the University of Washington
Tyler Glasnow’s name is kind of nominative determinism if you think about it.
Odell Beckham Jr. delivered a vintage moment Tuesday, making a one-handed catch as he continued his push for a roster spot. Beckham, now a 33-year-old veteran, opened one of his strongest practices with the leaping grab in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He recorded four receptions during live drills, reinforcing his case before Sunday’s final cuts. […] The post Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. flashes vintage form at practice appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Texas Rangers @ Chicago White Sox Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:40 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) Rate Field RHP Jacob deGrom vs. LHP Anthony Kay Today’s Lineups RANGERS WHITE SOX Justin Foscue – 2B Sam Antonacci – DH Corey Seager – SS Munetaka Murakami – 1B Wyatt Langford – LF Miguel […]
Tuesday is a special night for the Los Angeles Dodgers as it marks the return of one of their key assets after a long absence. Tyler Glasnow, who last toed the rubber on May 6 against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, is set for a return to action in Tuesday’s series opener […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals ‘hope’ for Tyler Glasnow in highly anticipated return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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