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Triple A: Syracuse Mets (62 – 61) SYRACUSE 4, WOOSTER 3 (BOX) Jack Wenninger had one of his best starts of the season, tossing five no-hit innings while walking two and striking out six. All four RBI came from players who saw time on the big league roster this season: Nick Morabito, Ronny Mauricio, MJ […]
The Yankees had a tense affair to open their homestand against the Blue Jays, as Cam Schlittler wasn’t on his A-game and the offense got a couple across early before shutting down. Despite this, their Cy Young candidate managed to fight through and give them six innings of one-run ball and the crooked number they […]
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' having a playoff spot there for the taking with six weeks left, why the rotation desperately needs first-half Joe Ryan back, the dramatic in-season bullpen turnaround, and what lessons Tom Pohlad can learn from the Padres.
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages exited Friday night’s game vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates after taking a pitch off his left hand in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Pages initially remained in the contest before Enrique Hernandez replaced him in center field, creating an immediate injury concern for the Dodgers. Dodgers Nation shared the […] The post Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages exits Pirates clash after scary HBP appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo López is ramping back up and is set to make a rehab start with Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday. López landed on the injured list on July 30 with inflammation in his left knee; fortunately, his MRI did not reveal any structural damage. The hurler has had a subpar year for Atlanta. […]
Among the 122 major league outfielders with at least 200 plate appearances entering Friday, Teoscar Hernández (.250/.313/.401, 97 wRC+, 0.4 fWAR) and Kyle Tucker (.232/.327/.368, 95 wRC+, 0.3 fWAR) ranked 87th and 94th, respectively in FanGraphs WAR. With the Dodgers getting such little production offensively and defensively from the corner outfield this season, calling up […]
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Here is everything you need to know about Romero vs. Lopez, including how to watch the fight on Saturday.
Caleb Bonemer once again homered for Birmingham on Friday, giving him 32 for the season, but don’t let that distract you from Colby Shelton hitting a pair, including one that might not have actually come down. Shelton hit his 20th and 21st homers of the season against Chattanooga, and the second blast demonstrates the raw… The post White Sox Minor Keys: Aug. 21, 2026 appeared first on Sox Machine .
Today’s Reflections So, the White Sox have in Jose Urquidy the equivalent of the Cubs’ Javier Assad. For example: August 19th, Urquidy, planned reliever in the third inning for an opener: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K. June 6th, Assad, emergency reliever in the second inning for a Jameson Taillon implosion: […]
Ever since Mark Walter took on principal ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the club has dominated and altered the status quo in MLB with its financial muscle. But fast-forward to now, and Walter’s decision to offload his Lakers ownership has sent shockwaves across the MLB community. And while Dodgers fans are now concerned about […] The post “That’s Where Fraud Can Happen”: MLB Analyst Raises Concerns Over Dodgers Owner’s Financial Practices appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Colorado Rockies need pitching. That is obvious in 2026, and the picture does not get much clearer looking toward 2027. Colorado’s lack of starting depth has already been exposed. Chase Dollander is recovering from elbow surgery. Tomoyuki Sugano and José Quintana are headed for free agency, while Kyle Freeland’s 2027 option is unlikely to […]
Good morning, baseball fans! Another week of San Francisco Giants baseball comes to a close this weekend, so it’s time to make our picks for Player of the Week! This week, I’m going with a player who made their MLB debut and did pretty well, all things considered. My pick this week is pitcher Matt […]
Good morning Birdland, The Orioles four-game skid came to an end on Friday night as they beat the Rays 5-3. Pete Alonso stole the show with his 30th home run of the season and a snazzy diving put out to lead the O’s to the win. But Trevor Rogers also made a difference, delivering seven […]
Kade Anderson, one of baseball’s top prospects, is set to make his major-league debut for the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Anderson is ranked as the top pitching prospect in baseball and is number five overall in the top 100 MLB prospects rankings. The 22-year-old from Louisiana is a tall left-hander with plus offerings from his fastball and changeup, as well as a pair of breaking balls. Fast Track to the Show When Anderson makes his big-league debut on Saturday, he more The post Kade Ander...
When the Philadelphia Phillies inked Bryce Harper to a massive 13-year, $330 million deal, they knew they were getting one of the best hitters in recent history, even if his defense was less of a sure thing. Harper’s tenure as a Phillie hasn’t been all bad in the field, as the superstar has turned in […] The post Bryce Harper’s Defense Is Distracting From His Great Offense appeared first on Just Baseball .
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“I wish I would’ve done better this year.” Kyle Tucker recognizes what every Los Angeles Dodgers fan has been thinking this season. After coming to LA, Tucker’s production at the plate nose-dived, especially at his home park. As a result, the boos from disappointed fans have haunted him over the past couple of games. However, […] The post Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker Gets an Emotional Standing Ovation Days After Fans’ Boos Left Him in Tears appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The New York Yankees kept adding to their bullpen depth, agreeing to a minor league deal with right-hander Eli Morgan. Morgan had been designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals on August 13, cleared waivers, and was outrighted to Triple-A Omaha before electing free agency. New York wasted little time scooping him up. The Version New York Is Betting On Two years ago, Morgan was one of the more dominant relievers in baseball. He posted a career-best 1.93 ERA across 42 innings...
We assume that being on the IL is only about physical recovery. The hard work of physical recovery is arduous and some days, a return to health feels entirely out of reach. It’s also not necessarily a linear progression, but very much a two-steps-forward-one-step-back scenario. There’s a huge mental piece too. I’m no ballplayer, of […]
The 2026 NFL preseason is underway, meaning we’ve officially hit the start of redraft fantasy football season. Therefore, it’s time to do all the preparation fantasy players ignored over the past few months. Many factors go into fantasy players winning ... read more »
The kid from Venezuela is having another very solid season
The St. Louis Cardinals lost Hunter Dobbins last night to a forearm injury, and assuming he has to miss time, they could replace him with Cooper Hjerpe or Brycen Matuz, a piggyback of that duo, Josh Fleming, or bullpen games.
The Minnesota Twins broadcast is very solid with a little room for improvement
Everything you need to know to watch, stream, and listen to the Dallas Cowboys' Week 2 preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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