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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Diamondbacks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. At the start of the year, and through the early weeks of the season, it felt […]
The Detroit Tigers were without Wenceel Perez on Wednesday after the right fielder suffered a bizarre off-the-field injury.
The New York Knicks brought their championship celebration to the Bronx on Wednesday night, with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart throwing ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees faced off against the Chicago White Sox. The moment continued a historic week for the city. The Knicks took down the San Antonio […] The post Knicks guards Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart throw perfect first pitches at Yankees game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Phillies optioned scuffling starter Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after today’s game. They’ll recall an extra reliever tomorrow to take his spot on the active roster. Painter was rocked for six runs on as many hits while completing just two innings in today’s blowout loss at the hands of the Marlins. The rookie […]
6:52pm: Kansas City officially acquired Dobnak for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A. They transferred Cole Ragans from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Ragans has been out since early May with an elbow issue and suffered a setback over the weekend. 5:50pm: The Royals […]
LSU football was one of the most disappointing teams in college football last season, but now it’s a new era in Baton Rouge. Lane Kiffin has given this Tigers program a completely different feel and has brought back championship expectations to one of the most prestigious programs in the nation. Of course, Kiffin won’t be […] The post LSU football HC Lane Kiffin’s Sam Leavitt injury update will scare rest of SEC appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Freddy Peralta is one of the most prime trade candidates out there this summer. He will not be extending with the Mets before the year is out, and is set to hit free agency in the offseason. And with New York continuing to flounder near the bottom of the NL, they would be foolish not to sell on one of the top starters that will be on the market. And what team knows better than the Milwaukee Brewers what Fastball Freddy can bring to the top of a rotation? With free agency pending th...
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson has added his voice to the support received by anti-gay Giants players.
After Wednesday’s 12-4 defeat to the Miami Marlins where Andrew Painter surrendered six runs in just two innings of work, the Phillies will be shaking up the back of their rotation by optioning Andrew Painter to AAA. The Phillies have tried everything with Painter. They’ve tweaked his usage in certain starts to limit fastball damage, […]
The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels agreed to a trade on Wednesday, the Blue Jays announced. The Angels acquired catcher Tyler Heineman for cash considerations. Toronto has endured ups and downs this season, but Heineman will be missed. Heineman, 34, joined the Blue Jays during the 2024 campaign. He also spent parts of […] The post Blue Jays, Angels make intriguing trade on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints .
PHOENIX – Corbin Carroll’s grand slam on Wednesday afternoon helped bring the D-backs a much-needed victory, but its true value stretched well beyond the scoreboard. It served as another reminder that the spark that came from the Arizona Diamondbacks’ offense begins with Carroll. Corbin Carroll sparks D-backs’ offense with grand slam: CORBIN CARROLL GRAND SLAM! […]
John Mulaney is making history at Wrigley Field. The four-time Emmy winner is the first comedian to headline Wrigley Field, and now the Saturday Night Live legend is making history out on the MLB field in his home city. The Chicago native sold out the iconic ballpark that seats 40,000+ fans. “I’m honored to stand […] The post John Mulaney makes history with sold-out Wrigley Field show appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For a rookie pitcher, the hardest part of the major leagues is not always facing the best hitters. Sometimes, it is just surviving all the flights. New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean says the toughest part of his first full season has been the brutal travel schedule. He says the constant flying left him with […] The post 24YO Mets Rookie Makes Honest Admission About MLB Grind After Brutal Travel Stretch appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Rays tried their best to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and a 1-5 road trip, but came up just a bit short this afternoon losing their fourth of four 1-run games on this west coast trip. The team came into the contest on a 16-inning scoreless streak having last scored […]
New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt is continuing to recover from Tommy John surgery. The Yankees have found success despite all of the injuries they have dealt with. Schmidt is taking steps forward, and Gary Phillips shared the latest injury update on the pitcher on Wednesday. “Clarke Schmidt (Tommy John surgery) threw a bullpen […] The post Yankees’ Clark Schmidt takes step forward amid Tommy John surgery recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After a disappointing loss on Monday, the Colorado Rockies rallied back on Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to tie up the series. Now, they will turn to a rookie starting pitcher for his second career appearance as they look to snag a series victory. Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes […]
The San Francisco Giants have another doubleheader today, after their eventual 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves was paused in the second inning on Tuesday, and finished earlier today. Because of the doubleheader, the teams are given a 27th player for the second game, and that’s exciting for the Giants, because it means the season […]
Yesterday, we had a look at the Top 10 pitchers who will be available at the trade deadline. Today, we give the offense its due, as we look at the top hitters on the trade block as we sit six weeks out from the August 3rd deadline. With the help of Jeff Passan of ESPN, we take a look at the Top 5 position players most likely to be on the move: Luis Arraez, San Francisco Giants — 90% chance of a trade, per Passan Ryan Jeffers, Minnesota Twins — 85% Gleyber Torres, Detroit Tigers — 80% Taylor Wa...
--As foretold by Will Venable, Wednesday offers the first new incarnation of the White Sox lineup vs. left-handed starters that features Everson Pereira starting in center field. --The White Sox sure could use another piece of evidence that Anthony Kay can be a stabilizing force in their rotation . Snapping an eight-game losing streak in Yankee Stadium would do a lot. The post First pitch: White Sox at Yankees appeared first on Sox Machine .
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The Braves turn to JR Ritchie on the mound as they look to earn a split from a virtual doubleheader on Wednesday night after 7.5 innings of Tuesday’s game played were played Wednesday afternoon. The vibes are as bad as they’ve been all season for the team, and the lineup for Game 2, which is […]
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until August 3, but the Seattle Mariners are already making moves. With the pitching group loaded this season, it looks like the front office is willing to let some go after striking a deal with the Kansas City Royals. Reports indicate the Mariners are sending Randy Dobnak, who is 31 […] The post Mariners trade pitcher to Royals with latest move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Similarly to how it seemed likely that the Braves were going to be without Ronald Acuña Jr. for a bit, it seemed inevitable that Spencer Strider would be put on the longer-term IL eventually once it got out that he’d be shut down for at least a month. That appears to be the case, as […]
This San Francisco Giants fan included the team in his wedding vows. He sent this scathing letter to the team for its Pride Night debacle.
The Braves have designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment and transferred righty Spencer Strider to the 60-day injured list, according to the club’s transactions tracker at MLB.com. Those moves open two 40-man spots to select righty Carlos Carrasco and catcher Jair Camargo, moves which were reported earlier today. Stratton, 29, was acquired from the Pirates […]