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The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have put outfielder Heston Kjerstad on the seven-day concussion injured list Saturday, one day after he was hit in the helmet by a pitch. The Orioles initially listed Kjerstad as a starter on Saturday against the New York Yankees, but then released a revised lineup without him. Baltimore recalled […]

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a late addition to the team’s lineup for this Sunday’s 8-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays after sitting out of Saturday’s loss because of a bruised right hand. With the MLB All-Star Game approaching, it would be reasonable to expect Soto to skip the festivities in order […]

After committing huge dollars to Aaron Judge, the Yankees still hope to lock up slugger Juan Soto to a massive long-term deal as soon as possible. But Soto isn’t in any hurry, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: “The organizational support to keep Soto may be even more solid (Brian Cashman and Co. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers fell 5-1 to finish off a series sweep at the hands of the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The Dodgers had hoped that the matchup between the two best teams in the National League would act as a sort of litmus test. If it did, they failed, especially since the Phillies outscored […]

After a tough 2023-24 season for the Phoenix Suns, the team now is working their way through an offseason where they have limited options. Due to salary cap restrictions and a lack of draft picks, Phoenix has limited means of improving their roster. But they can hope for internal improvement, and the Suns are certainly […]

Miami Heat fans have been clamoring for the team to add more talent this offseason after their quick playoff exit at the hands of the Boston Celtics last spring. But Miami failed to land a pair of players that they reportedly hoped to execute a sign-and-trade for – DeMar DeRozan and Tyus Jones. According to […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes’ career is off to an incredible start. The 22-year-old entered Thursday’s start against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 5-0 record, a 2.12 ERA, and 78 strikeouts through his 10 starts and 59.1 innings. Skenes kept up the pace against the Brewers with 11 strikeouts in seven no-hit innings before […]

Bichette isn’t in the lineup for Thursday afternoon’s game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Francisco Giants. Bichette made an early exit from Wednesday’s 10-6 win after experiencing soreness in his right calf while he was playing the field during a pickoff attempt. Blue Jays manager John Schneider gave an update on Bichette, […]

Salvador Perez homered in both games and MJ Melendez added a solo shot in the nightcap to help the Kansas City Royals sweep the St. Louis Cardinals inday-night doubleheader on Wednesday. After the 6-4 and 8-5 losses, Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol spoke out on St. Louis’ performance, per Bally Sports Midwest: Marmol: “This one ticks […]

The Phoenix Suns had a disappointing 2023-24 season that saw them underachieve their way to the sixth seed in the NBA Western Conference before falling in the first round of the NBA Playoffs to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that kind of disappointment, one would think that Suns star Kevin Durant is stressing over the team’s […]

The New York Yankees went off to a scorching hot start to the 2024 season, erasing memories of their disappointing 2023 campaign in the process. However, the past few weeks haven’t been good to New York – with the team going 5-16 since June 14. Naturally, Yankees fans are fed up, and slugger Aaron Judge […]

Former Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Wander Franco has been away from baseball since August 2023 after he was placed on administrative leave by MLB. On Wednesday, the case against Franco received a disturbing update. The 23-year-old Rays star was officially charged with sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor. Additionally, Franco is being accused of […]

As Team USA ramps up their activity ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, a couple of members of the team were asked who the best shooter on the team is. Is it any surprise that they named Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry? Anthony Edwards and Anthony Davis both named Curry in response to the […]

Former NBA player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday to a conspiracy to commit wire fraud charge in a federal criminal case tied to the betting scandal that earned him a lifetime ban earlier this year. Porter faces prison time for his role in the scheme, per Jennifer Peltz of The Associated Press: “In court […]

The NBA and various television network heads have finalized contracts that will make NBC and Amazon Prime Video new partners under deals that will last for 11 seasons and be worth approximately $76 billion. ESPN will be maintained as the home of the NBA Finals. TNT is not part of the agreement. But while all […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in baseball for the first two-and-a-half months of the 2024 MLB season. Since then, they’ve been the worst, going 5-16 since June 14. Despite their recent struggles, rookie Ben Rice has confidence in the team. He spoke about it after the Yankees’ 5-3 loss to the Tampa […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers having lost star Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are under even more pressure to produce. Of course, the Clippers need to be concerned about Leonard’s injury history, and there’s no guarantee that he’ll be able to play more minutes […]

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello got off to a scorching-hot start against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. While Bello wasn’t perfect through his first few innings – allowing a pair of runs in the first – he still managed to seem virtually untouchable. In fact, Bello recorded nine strikeouts through the first […]

The Atlanta Braves made a surprise roster move on Tuesday, reinstating starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver from the injured list. Smith-Shawver will be part of the Braves’ bullpen, but he might not pitch, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal Constitution. The Braves need bullpen coverage after Monday’s exciting extra-innings win against the Diamondbacks on Monday […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have gone just 5-5 in their last 10 games as they have deal with injuries to Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. But now as the team prepares for a big series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, there’s good news, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale: “The powerful Phillies are getting the band back […]

NBA Summer League is underway and Memphis Grizzlies rookie center Zach Edey made his presence felt immediately in his debut against the Utah Jazz. First, on the defensive end: Zach Edey’s MONSTER swat leads to the Scotty Pippen Jr. JAM 🔥pic.twitter.com/Ph36PnuOhM — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 9, 2024 And then with an easy two on the […]

It’s been a tough year so far for the Los Angeles Angels, who have been without superstar Mike Trout since he suffered a torn meniscus just 29 games into the season. Trout is feeling optimistic about his recovery, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com: “I feel great, I feel fine and I’m progressing the way I […]

Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz had a big couple of days. First, he was selected to his first Major League Baseball All-Star game. Then, in his first game since the announcement, De La Cruz pulled off a Cincinnati Reds franchise first Monday with a walk and steal of second, followed by a steal of […]

Now that superstar Paul George has signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, center Joel Embiid has a warning for the rest of the NBA. Speaking on ESPN, Embiid shared what George provides the 76ers. “The fit, it looks amazing… you need to have willing shooters and guys that are not afraid […]

Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Raul Mondesi was sentenced Friday in a Dominican court to six years and nine months in jail for corruption during his time as mayor in the city of San Cristobal. He was also fined $507,000. Prosecutors accused the 53-year-old Mondesi of embezzling $5 million during his time as mayor between […]

With JJ Redick taking over as the newest coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, that means it’s time for him to put his podcast gig aside. Redick delivered his final send-off as host of the “Old Man and the Three” and “Mind the Games” podcasts on Monday. “Everything we have done has been based upon […]

After opting out of his $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, leading to speculation that he could entertain other offers from rival teams, LeBron has come to an agreement on what was originally reported to be a two-year, $104 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. But now, it looks like LeBron will […]

The Sacramento Kings made their big offseason addition on Saturday, coming to terms with DeMar DeRozan in NBA free agency on a 3-year sign-and-trade deal. That deal gives the Kings a third option in an increasingly stacked Western Conference and also ensures that the Los Angeles Lakers have struck out yet again this offseason. After […]

Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox made a rare visit to Truist Park for the Atlanta Braves’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, where he received a standing ovation from Braves fans. Fan cheered after the 83-year-old Cox was introduced as “the very best manager in the history of the game, our beloved […]

Now that Golden State Warriors legend Klay Thompson has moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the team has put together a touching tribute video for Thompson. “Klay is my dog. Our chemistry has taken us to all types of crazy heights.” The Warriors with a tribute video for Klay Thompson 🙌 (via @warriors)pic.twitter.com/zL6JYboXy6 — ClutchPoints […]

Bronny James was in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers in their NBA Summer League opener against the Sacramento Kings. It probably wasn’t the start he envisioned, as James wound up 2-for-9 for four points – missing all three of his 3s – with a pair of assists, two rebounds, and a steal […]

It’s been a tough offseason for Golden State Warriors fans. Klay Thompson, who spent 13 fruitful years in the Bay and he formed arguably the best backcourt in NBA history alongside Stephen Curry, left for the Dallas Mavericks after helping to lead the Dubs to four championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Warriors head […]

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off NBA Summer League against the Sacramento Kings in the California Classic on Saturday, and rookie Bronny James scored his first NBA bucket during the game. Bronny James scores his first bucket 🔥pic.twitter.com/dNW11Xry4Y — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 6, 2024 After months of waiting, Lakers fans are fired up for basketball […]

The NBA will be hosting Summer League at the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of UNLV starting on July 12 for their annual showcase, where Lakers fans – by nature of the short trip – always make a huge showing. Fresh off of the 2024 NBA Draft, Summer League is the first chance […]

Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Jason Heyward was forced to exit his team’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday night due to knee pain, according to the team: Jason Heyward left tonight’s game with left knee pain. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 5, 2024 Heyward exited the game in the top of the […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have added a new name to their starting pitching rotation by landing Aaron Civale in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. After languishing with the Rays, Civale jumps from the frying pan into the fire, as he now joins the NL Central-leading Brewers. He’ll have his work cut out for him […]

The Houston Astros, thought to be dead in the water just one month ago, are back in the thick of the AL West playoff race and are weighing their options at the MLB trade deadline. The Astros are thought to have a wish list, and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is their dream target, […]

While the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly in the hunt for Klay Thompson until he ended up agreeing to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers’ pursuit of the future Hall of Famer may not have been that serious after all. There are reports that Lakers GM Rob Pelinka never even actually spoke with […]

After losing Klay Thompson in a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have used a sign-and-trade to bring back his replacement – sharpshooter Buddy Hield – per Shams Charania of The Athletic: “The Golden State Warriors have agreed to a deal acquiring Buddy Hield via sign-and-trade from the 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic […]