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NEW YORK — Alan Rangel went back out for the sixth inning with a 2-0 lead and the top of the order due up. He had allowed only one hit and one walk in what was a solid outing against the New York Mets. But things unraveled from there as the Mets scored four in […]
The Los Angeles Angels have spent the better part of a decade stuck in baseball’s most frustrating middle ground: too talented to bottom out, too flawed to seriously contend. If owner Arte Moreno decides that moving on from Perry Minasian is the necessary reset, the next hire cannot be another short-term patch. This time, the […] The post 5 best GM candidates to save Angels after Perry Minasian firing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Mets sent infielder Zack Short outright to Triple-A, according to his MLB transaction tracker. With Francisco Lindor returning to the team on Wednesday, Short was designated for assignment. He’s cleared waivers and will head to Syracuse, unless he rejects the assignment. Short has been outrighted previously and can elect free agency. The 31-year-old Short […]
The San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball have been mired in a somewhat contrived controversy since several players protested their annual Pride Night celebration by writing Bible verses on hats that featured a rainbow version of the team’s logo. Some have wondered if the fallout from the drama, much of which has resulted from misunderstandings,…
The New York Rangers made one of the biggest moves on the first day of the draft when they acquired high-scoring Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights. The trade was something of a shocker because the Rangers appear to be in a rebuild mode following their last place finish in the Metropolitan Division. Can […] The post Rangers’ 4th round pick Spencer Bowes really loves Sidney Crosby appeared first on ClutchPoints .
David Peterson has been in a funk since last summer, with his steep descent mirroring that of the New York Mets. He desperately needed a fresh start, and the Chicago Cubs (44-38) mercifully gave it to him on Thursday. Unfortunately, the left-handed starting pitcher had to suffer a bit more before getting properly acclimated to […] The post Cubs’ David Peterson surrenders home run on 1st pitch after Mets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday re-signed reliever Jackson Rutledge to a minor league contract just over a week after releasing him in a procedural roster move. The 27-year-old right-hander was designated for assignment last week to clear a roster spot for Derek Hill before being released because players who suffer injuries in the minors cannot […] The post Phillies re-sign recently released reliever to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Last night, the Athletics got off to a winning start in their three-game weekend series against the Los Angeles Angels, riding a seven-run fifth inning to a 9-3 victory. Tonight, the “Green and Gold” look to clinch the series, while extending their winning streak to three games with a second straight win over their division […]
It’s time for Game 2 in the series between the San Francisco Giants and the Atlanta Braves. And it’s a doozy of a pitching matchup! For the Giants, it’s their ace, right-hander Logan Webb. The two-time All-Star is 4-5 in 13 starts this year, with a 3.35 ERA, a 3.07 FIP, and 70 strikeouts against […]
On June 27, 1983, the White Sox got their first walk-off win of that season. On June 27, 2026 — the day the team was honoring the AL West division […]
On June 27, 1983, the White Sox got their first walk-off win of that season. On June 27, 2026 — the day the team was honoring the AL West division champs of ’83 — Jacob Gonzalez delivered this year’s team its seventh walk-off win with a bases loaded single. Gonzalez being the seventh different player […]
Last year, the New York Mets decided to fire their coaching staff just after they failed to secure a postseason berth. While the manager, Carlos Mendoza, saved his job, enough overhauls were made. Pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, hitting coaches Eric Chavez and Jeremy Barnes, and third base coach Mike Sarbaugh were all dismissed. However, despite the […] The post “Carlos Wasn’t a Problem” – Ex-MLB Veteran Turns On David Stearns Over Questionable Moves as Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza appeared first ...
The Toronto Blue Jays realtered their roster before facing the Texas Rangers Sunday. And not just limited to promoting Sean Keys either. Toronto landed a catcher via the Athletics. The American League franchise officially loses Owen Carapellotti, with Toronto revealing the move Saturday evening. The A’s receive a new addition in exchange. “The Athletics have […] The post Blue Jays acquires catcher from Athletics in intriguing move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Join us and discuss tonight’s game in the comments below! Game Info Game Date/Time: Saturday, June 27, 9:05 p.m. EDT Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA TV: BravesVision Streaming: MLB.tv Radio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s June concludes with his fourth consecutive Saturday start. Saturday game info
Full disclosure I started writing this recap in the fifth inning when the team was down 2-0 and they couldn’t get any runs home against Alan Rangel, but as Shakespeare wrote I got hoisted on my own petard and the Mets surprisingly won 6-2. Speaking of Shakespeare, in Henry VI, in Part II, Act III […]
First baseman Christopher Morel‘s stint in the Marlins organization is over. After getting outrighted to Triple-A, Morel was released from the Jacksonville roster. Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst was the first to report the move. Morel was designated for assignment last weekend when Griffin Conine returned to the big-league squad. None of the other 29 teams […]
The Atlanta Braves' rotation depth only gets stronger now that Hurston Waldrep is back in the mix, even if he needs to spend time in Triple-A.
The Cincinnati Reds rode a roller coaster all day against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. The game was delayed early by rain and got soggy again late. Chase Burns, who started for the Reds on the day, struck out 10 Pirates in 6.0 IP…but also yielded 9 hits and 5 runs. The team took an […]
The Los Angeles Angels enter the most pivotal trade deadline in years without a permanent general manager, and that uncertainty cannot become an excuse for inaction. With interim GM John Mozeliak now steering the ship, the Angels must seize this August 3rd deadline as a true reset moment and commit fully to being sellers. The […] The post How Angels must approach MLB trade deadline after Perry Minasian firing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Los Angeles Dodgers (52-30) at San Diego Padres (43-37), June 27, 2026, 5:40 p.m. PST Watch: Padres.TV Location: Petco Park – San Diego, Calif. Listen: 97.3 The Fan Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines.
Tristan Peters. Colson Montgomery. Miguel Vargas. Edgar Quero. Braden Montgomery. Sam Antonacci. What do they all have in common? They’ve recorded walk-off RBIs for the Chicago White Sox this season. And Jacob Gonzalez has added his name to this elusive list in today’s 2-1 win! Naturally, after scoring 22 runs on Friday night, we were […]
The Houston Astros are calling up pitching prospect Miguel Ullola, according to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Ullola, 24, is ranked as the Astros #11 prospect per MLB.com. Ullola was converted to a reliever this season in an effort to help him with his command issues and be someone the team could […]
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. “Just imagine how dangerous the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers (52-30) would be if {player name} was healthy and/or productive.” The two-time reigning World Series champions own MLB’s best record and enjoy an eight-game cushion in the National League West at the midway point of the season, and […] The post Dave Roberts reveals when Dodgers will activate Teoscar Hernandez from IL appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Rays added experienced outfielder Jake Cave to the organization, signing the 33-year-old to a minor league contract on Thursday. The deal was announced by Mexican League club El Aguila de Veracruz, where Cave had been playing, and MLB.com’s transactions tracker shows he has been assigned to Triple-A Durham. Cave brings substantial major […] The post Rays sign former Twins outfielder to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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