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The New York Mets surely did not envision that they’d be not just dead last in the NL East at the halfway mark of the 2026 season, but also they’d be among the worst teams in MLB. After being on the receiving end of a sweep from the Chicago Cubs heading into the weekend, the […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on becoming trade deadline sellers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX — A reunion with former Arizona Diamondbacks fan favorite Paul Goldschmidt was a dream for many supporters, and throughout the offseason, reports suggested it could become a reality. However, Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall revealed Thursday that no negotiations ever took place, causing fans to take a second look at previous reports that suggested otherwise. […]
The Toronto Blue Jays’ quest for World Series redemption has not gone as planned through the first half of the 2026 MLB season, as injuries, an underachieving lineup and a Dylan Cease-dependent starting pitching rotation have combined to produce a 39-42 record. Fans remain fully invested in the 2025 American League champions, however. The 6 […] The post How Blue Jays standout Ernie Clement’s All-Star voting total left 1 insider in shock appeared first on ClutchPoints .
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is still trying to work his way back to full health, but he appears to be getting closer to a return to the big leagues. This is despite the fact that he skipped Thursday’s rehab assignment game with the El Paso Chihuahuas against the Sugar Land Skeeters. However, […] The post Padres’ Jake Cronenworth skips expected rehab assignment, but there’s no need to panic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets’ season from hell continues, and they’re on a fast track to irrelevance during the 2026 season as their losses keep on piling up at the halfway mark of the campaign. On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs completed the four-game series sweep over the Mets with a 4-3 victory — with New York […] The post Mets’ loss to Cubs is first of its kind in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Diego Padres welcomed Freddy Fermin back to the starting lineup after missing a little more than a week while recovering from concussion symptoms. He guided spot starter JP Sears to a victory and secured a series sweep over the Atlanta Braves. The lone negative is Fermin failing to make an impact from the […]
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MLBTR’s team-by-team trade deadline preview series is back for a second year. The Trade Deadline Outlook series, exclusive for Front Office subscribers, launched last year. This year’s edition kicks off with an obvious buyer. Over the next month or so, each team will get an entry, broadly starting with the most obvious buyers and sellers. […]
Major League Baseball announced yet another proposal regarding a new collective bargaining agreement Thursday, their third in the past three weeks. As with the last two — which have pushed for a salary cap/floor structure and sweeping cuts to the amateur draft — the Players Association will surely declare today’s a non-starter. MLB’s statement accompanying […]
Welcome to ‘Sick Puck Links’ here at SickPodcasts.com. From Monday to Friday mornings, we will link not just our content from the previous days but also the hottest news around the NHL. Here are your Friday morning headlines with all the hottest news and NHL trade rumours from around the hockey world, heading into tonight’s NHL […] The post Sick Puck Links: Should the Canadiens Retire Carey Price’s Number?; The Rangers and Made Offers For McTavish appeared first on The Sick Podcast .
A 3.31 ERA couldn’t help Zack Kelly continue with his major league role. Weeks after the Boston Red Sox optioned him to Triple-A Worcester, the reliever offered his emotional take on his uncertain future. “I’ve been here for a while. I like this organization. But I want to be in the big leagues,” Chris Cotillo […] The post Red Sox Phenom Sends Emotional Plea to Boston Front Office as MLB Future Turns Uncertain appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The New York Yankees own far and away the best run-differential in the American League, nearly 100 better than the second-best Tampa Rays. They lead MLB in home runs and rank in the top-five in runs scored, RBIs, walks, stolen bases, slugging percentage and OPS. Their lineup is more versatile and athletic than fans are […] The post Yankees’ 4-error disaster in Red Sox loss sets franchise first in last 113 years appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees weren’t the best bunch out there on Thursday. Despite a solid start by Cam Schlittler, New York ended up suffering a 6-3 loss in a series opener against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston. The Yankees committed not one, not two, not three, but four errors throughout the […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone defends Jose Caballero amid outfield struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ST. LOUIS — Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald didn’t hide his frustration after the club’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals was postponed due to severe weather. The Diamondbacks and Cardinals were scheduled to conclude their four-game series Thursday, but with rain in the forecast, St. Louis announced on its X account that the game […]
Rangers 6 Blue Jays 5 Well, they made it close. A terrible night for Kevin Gausman, for the second start in a row. Tonight he gave up a run in the first and five more in the third, and that was pretty much the game. He did work his way through six innings. And Simeon […]
The U.S. men's national team is officially through to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup.
Good news! Apparently whatever ailment preventing the Red Sox from playing competent baseball at Fenway Park this year is contagious. The New York Yankees may have the best record in the American League, but tonight they put on a total clown shown and gifted away a rather amusing victory with a big, fat bow on […]
After an eventful trip home from Denver that was delayed by mechanical issues with the team plane, the Red Sox finally arrived in Boston early Thursday morning and wasted little time getting back to work, opening a four-game series against the rival Yankees at Fenway Park.
For the first time in his MLB career, Luke Keaschall played the outfield on Saturday. The Twins sent him out to right field for the final inning of a 16-8 win over the Diamondbacks. One mop-up appearance doesn’t mean much. Matt Olson and Rhys Hoskins have also been pressed into outfield action mid-game this season. However, Keaschall’s […]
On Thursday night, the Atlanta Braves were off following a three-game series with the San Diego Padres in California.They will look to bounce back after getting swept when they visit the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park.Chipper Jones Announces Heartwarming NewsAhead of their recent series with the Padres, Braves legend Chipper Jones […] The post Atlanta Braves Legend Chipper Jones Announces Heartwarming Personal News appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Mets just hit a new low with a 5-game slide this Thursday. The team shows no signs of getting out of the bottom of the NL East any time soon. And expectedly, manager Carlos Mendoza faces mounting questions. But amid growing calls for changes in the dugout, one analyst noted that the […] The post “Misfit Toys” – MLB Analyst Rips Into Mets Clubhouse Amid Increasing Doubts Over Carlos Mendoza’s Job appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Tampa Bay Rays narrowly missed out on their first combined no-hitter and second overall no-no in Thursday’s 13-2 win versus the Kansas City Royals, but they still accomplished a remarkable piece of history just the same. Kevin Cash’s ballclub became the first MLB team to carry a no-hit bid into the ninth inning while […] The post Rays make MLB history after near no-hit bid, with assist from Junior Caminero appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Two high-intensity earthquakes struck Venezuela in a 39-second interval on Wednesday. The calamity deeply affected multiple Venezuelan natives playing in MLB, including Victor Bericoto of the SF Giants and the Kansas City Royals’ infield coach, Jose Aguacil. Venezuelan natives associated with MLB had to battle hours of uncertainty before they got updates from their family […] The post Giants Player Loses Close Family Member; Royals Coach Holds Back Tears as Venezuela Faces Tragic Earthquake ...
The Philadelphia Phillies came out swinging on Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. A major catalyst for that was the still surging Bryce Harper. In the 9th inning, with the score tied at five, Harper hit a two-run homer that sparked a five-run surge. In the process, the Phillies became the first team in MLB […] The post Bryce Harper’s clutch 9th-inning HR helps Phillies make MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Thursday evening, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.The Yankees lost by a score of 6-3.J.C. Escarra did not play in the game.New York Yankees Announce Roster MoveAfter the game, the Yankees announced that they had optioned Escarra back to Triple-A.The Yankees wrote (via X): […] The post New York Yankees Announce Roster Move After Red Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY .