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The Chicago White Sox (36-31) already secured one of their biggest accomplishments in the last five years during their home series against the Atlanta Braves (45-23), as they took the first two games and seized sole possession of first place in the American League Central. The South Siders wanted the sweep, however, and will now […] The post Why Braves-White Sox game was postponed on Thursday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. Pratto, a 27-year-old left-handed hitter and former Kansas City Royals first-round pick from the 2017 MLB Draft, joins San Diego after beginning the 2026 season in the Texas Rangers system. He was […] The post Padres sign former Royals first-round pick to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The monsoons sweeping the Chicagoland area forced the cancellation of Thursday’s finale between Chicago and Atlanta. The storms were foreboding enough — with winds rippling the on-field tarp — to quickly dash hopes of a very late game start, which would have been the most convenient option given Atlanta is not scheduled to return to […]
Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who is the team doctor for both the L.A. Rams and L.A. Dodgers, is under investigation by Major League Baseball after allegedly supporting the use of Performance-Enhancing Drugs to UFC star Conor McGregor. New York Times reporter Michael S. Schmidt broke the story on Thursday and says that the NFL has yet […]
Welp! The Atlanta Braves will just have to lick their wounds and move on instead of trying to take a chance at potentially salvaging this series in Chicago against the White Sox. Both teams were fortunate enough to play through a window on Wednesday night but they won’t be so lucky here on Thursday night, […]
Looking for a series win on the road, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest to extend their NL West division lead continued in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The Dodgers sent breakout righty Justin Wrobleski to the mound. Through five innings, Wrobleski kept the Pirates at bay, allowing four earned runs. However, a comebacker from Pirates outfielder […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski exits Pirates game after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Guardians announced they’ve traded non-roster outfielder Nolan Jones and cash considerations to the White Sox. Chicago sends a $250K international bonus pool allotment to Cleveland in return. Cleveland outrighted Jones off their 40-man roster at the end of Spring Training. He therefore won’t immediately occupy a roster spot for Chicago. The Sox announced that they’ve […]
After signing a one-year, $10 million contract in the offseason, Adolis Garcia was supposed to bring power and defense to the Phillies. Instead, he has struggled to a rough .195 batting average. And now, a sudden injury has made things more complicated for him. Garcia hurt his right shoulder during Wednesday’s 7-4 win against the […] The post Don Mattingly & Phillies Stare at Tough Situation as $10M Star Faces Major Injury Scare appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Yankees could solve their biggest weakness by deploying Ben Rice in a new way
The Cleveland Guardians organization and MLB are mourning the loss of one of the most recognizable voices in franchise history. The team announced the passing of former play-by-play broadcaster John Sanders, a beloved figure who spent more than a decade…
The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly trading outfielder Nolan Jones to the Chicago White Sox, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Additionally, the Guardians are trading cash to the White Sox for $250,000 in international bonus money. Teams do not always trade within the same division, especially if they are battling for first place. The White […] The post Guardians trade outfielder to White Sox in surprising AL Central deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Kansas City Royals outfield depth took a significant hit Thursday after center fielder Kyle Isbel was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear of a portion of the plantar fascia in his left foot, an injury expected to keep him out for an extended period. The team placed Isbel on the 10-day injured list Wednesday […] The post Royals receive unfortunate injury update on CF Kyle Isbel appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Astros will select infielder Raynel Delgado onto the major league roster for the start of tomorrow’s series in Kansas City, reports Francys Romero. Houston acquired him from the Rays in a minor league trade yesterday. The Astros initially assigned Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land but have instead decided to jump him straight to the MLB […]
The Chicago Cubs’ struggles this season have been a popular subject of discussion. The Cubs were able to earn a 9-3 win on Thursday, but the ball club has still underperformed overall. While they will likely look to buy at the trade deadline, the Cubs also may be willing to trade a couple of players […] The post Yankees, Guardians must consider making trade for 2 Cubs players appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Twins surprisingly found themselves in the conversation for an American League Wild Card spot a few weeks back. But as is usually the case, teams find their level, and for the Twins, they've found theirs: on the outside looking in. The Twins are now sitting 4.0 games back of a WC spot, at 31-39, with some very good teams ahead of them. Now that summer is just about here, they need to start thinking about selling once again. And while there could be as many as 9 or 10 player...
Ahead of their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Milwaukee Brewers signed right-handed pitcher Lyon Richardson to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday morning. The move came one day after Milwaukee traded right-handed reliever Jacob Waguespack to the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations or a player to be named […] The post Brewers add former Reds’ second-round pick to minor league contract before Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoin...
The Cleveland Guardians might need to make trades to reclaim first place in the AL Central.
It has been a surprising season for the Chicago White Sox, with first-year players coming through — even though one of those guys got hit with a recent injury. Will the White Sox make a bold move and try to convince the Tigers to trade Tarik Skubal to them? That’s at least a talking point, […] The post MLB rumors: Could Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to White Sox? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Not every team's leader in WAR is created equally. Across MLB's all-time leaders in WAR, there are the obvious superstars and some surprising inclusions.
Thursday's game between the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox will not go ahead as originally scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. It'll be up to the weather to d
It’s raining in Chicago, y’all. The weather has not been conducive to playing baseball most of the afternoon in Chicago. Here’s a forecast. Looks decent at 10pm and it appears that MLB wants this game to happen and happen in front of 25 people. Stay tuned for updates. 8:10 PM UPDATE: There is no update […]
As New York Mets star Juan Soto had an impressive Thursday in the team’s 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, manager Carlos Mendoza would be asked an interesting question regarding the star’s impact. While the Mets’ struggles have been apparent this season, there’s no denying Soto’s output is vital, with Mendoza emphasizing it. Speaking […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza addresses need for Juan Soto’s supporting cast to step up appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Cubs earned an impressive 9-3 win against the Colorado Rockies on the road on Thursday. Colorado still won the series 2-1, however. After the game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell sent an honest message to the team while speaking to reporters, via Marquee Sports Network. “I mean, you gotta play good every day,” Counsell […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell sends brutally honest message to team after defeating Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets fans don’t want Carlos Mendoza to defend his players’ poor performances anymore. They would rather have the skipper hold them accountable. As Mendoza defended a Mets southpaw following a disastrous outing during their 9-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the fanbase completely rejected his excuses. David Peterson has left his […] The post New York Vents Frustration as Carlos Mendoza Rushes to Defend $8.1M Struggling Pitcher appeared first on EssentiallySports .
On the surface, the Los Angeles Dodgers look like a good bet to threepeat as World Series champions. At the moment, the two-time defending champs are first in the NL West at 43-25. The San Diego Padres are seven and a half games back in second place. The division, and possibly a first-round bye, await […] The post Dodgers’ perfect trade offer for Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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