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The Los Angeles Dodgers are having another great season, as they attempt to win the World Series for the second consecutive season. Everyone knows about Shohei Ohtani and his continued dominance for the Dodgers. Yet, the Dodgers have three prospects who should be untouchable as trade talks intensify to continue in this hot trade market. […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are tight with the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. If they finish their series against the Athletics strong, they could be in control of the division for the first time this season. Rays manager Kevin Cash has been dealing with pitching injuries all season […]

Since being drafted by the Phoenix Suns back in 2015, All-Star guard Devin Booker has never been shy about his ties to Detroit and his home state of Michigan. Hailing from Grand Rapids, Booker has even alluded to the fact that he thought about committing to Michigan State for basketball. He took his fandom one […]

The 2025 MLB Power Rankings are back as the 81-game mark comes and goes for every team. For the Detroit Tigers, they are soaring to a 100-win pace and a massive division lead. But the New York Mets continue to struggle and tumble down the MLB leaderboard. How does ClutchPoints’ list shake out as we […]

The Chicago Cubs are the surprise of the 2025 Major League Baseball season so far. Craig Counsell’s team sits atop the National League Central, even if their lead is not as big as it used to be. The Cubs have two MVP candidates in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker who have led one of the […]

The San Francisco Giants have burst out of the gate in 2025 with a strong start, but in a loaded NL West, standing pat won’t be enough to secure a World Series berth. With a roster that features stars like Logan Webb, Matt Chapman, and Willy Adames, the Giants have the foundation of a contender. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been neck-and-neck with the New York Mets for the division lead all season. Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson has dealt with drama amongst his players extremely well. He has the team in position to make a deep run in the playoffs without changing a single thing. However, the Phillies cannot afford to […]

The Houston Astros have used a dominant stretch to grow their lead in the American League West. Joe Espada’s team has won seven of their last ten games. Standout seasons from Astros like Jeremy Pena have helped the team bounce back from a season where they fell short of their high standards. However, the trade […]

The Seattle Mariners are two games over .500 heading into Friday. They are chasing the Houston Astros for first place in the American League West division, but they do hold a Wild Card spot at the moment. That playoff spot is far from secure, though. If Seattle wants to make it back to the postseason […]

The Detroit Tigers are tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the top of the Major League Baseball standings. Both teams won on Thursday and are 51-31 on the season. Tigers manager AJ Hinch has pushed all the right buttons to get his team playing at their peak form. However, Detroit wants to make moves […]

The Toronto Blue Jays brought themselves within three games of the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. exiting the game with injury, the Blue Jays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-0. Even though the team is 5-5 across their last ten games, the future is bright for Toronto. Manager John Schneider welcomed back […]

The Tampa Bay Rays have made a surprising run in the past month, and they are looking like a team to fear in the American League. Tampa Bay is 14-6 in their last 20 games, and now sit in second place in the AL East division. They are just one game back from first place, […]

The San Diego Padres have made the playoffs in two of the last three seasons. Last year, the Padres lost in the NLDS to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and 2022 saw San Diego lose to the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLCS. This season should be no different for them. However, if San Diego wants to […]

The fantasy baseball regular season is more than halfway done. All season long, we’ve been giving you the best waiver wire pickups for your team, so hopefully you’re in a playoff position. But if not, it’s not stopping now. Here are the top hitters and pitchers to pick up on your fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

The New York Yankees are still at the top of the American League East, but their lead is slim. Both New York and the Tampa Bay Rays won their games on Wednesday, but the trajectory of each is different. The Yankees offense is in a free fall, lacking the dominance they started the season with. […]

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Tuesday to rise to 41-37 on the season. Cal Raleigh continues to break records for the Mariners with his power, leading an elite offense. Despite their excellence at the plate, Seattle is still in second place in the American League West behind the Houston Astros by […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and will look to repeat as champions in 2025. While they have played well this season, there are still numerous obstacles to overcome. Despite being first in the National League West and the top-rated team in the NL, the Dodgers still have some holes to […]

The Cleveland Guardians made the American League Championship Series just last season. They were hoping to do the same this year, but they are currently on the outside looking in. As it stands, Cleveland is one game over .500 heading into Wednesday, and they sit 9.5 games back in the American League Central. The good […]

After a slow start, Juan Soto has started to pick it up. The New York Mets are one of the top teams in baseball, but they could still use a boost, and they’ve actually struggled while Soto has gotten his feet under him. The Mets are set to be trade deadline buyers, and it seems […]

The New York Mets have looked great this season. They are 46-34, and sit in second place in the National League East division. The Mets started the season off hot, but they have since lost their top spot in the division. Still, New York owns a Wild Card spot, and they are looking to be […]

The Houston Astros 45-33 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston’s general manager hinted that he has some big plans at the trade deadline. However, more than a month away from the July 31 deadline, the Astros have given themselves plenty of room for error. Houston holds a sizable lead over the Seattle […]

The Texas Rangers were 38-41 heading into Tuesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles. Bruce Bochy’s team finds themselves  in the bottom half of the American League West. More than five games separate them from the Houston Astros at the top. With Corey Bradford out for the rest of the season, the Rangers’ path just got […]

ESPN listed Alex Bregman as the best player on the trading block ahead of MLB’s trade deadline. Although Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan give it just a 10% chance that he is actually moved, a Bregman deal can’t be ruled out because Boston already traded Rafael Devers. The Red Sox don’t look like typical trade […]

Third base has been a drama-filled position for the Boston Red Sox this year. The team signed Alex Bregman to a mega deal to take over at the position that Rafael Devers previously held. That resulted in a snowball effect, which eventually led to the Red Sox trading Devers to the San Francisco Giants. On […]

The Milwaukee Brewers always seem to be in the hunt for the National League Central. As it stands right now, the Brewers are 3.5 games back from first place in the division, and they hold a Wild Card spot in the NL. With the MLB trade deadline just over a month away, Milwaukee is in […]

The San Diego Padres are in a weird spot right now. They are a team that is more than capable of making another strong push to the postseason with a chance to win their first-ever World Series. However, at 42-35, the Friars are currently out of a Wild Card spot by 0.5 games. After taking […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are playing competitive baseball right now. They are 42-36, which puts them 4.5 games back in the National League Central division, and just 1.0 games back in the National League Wild Card race. The Cardinals are nowhere near out of the playoff picture, and the team truly thinks they can still […]

A .500 record in late June has the Kansas City Royals reconsidering their approach to the 2025 trade deadline. After a breakout 2024 and high expectations for this season, the Royals’ offense has sputtered, and their outfield production ranks among the league’s worst. With a crowded roster and a farm system flush with catching prospects, […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were 38-37 heading into Saturday night’s game against the Colorado Rockies. The Diamondbacks were dealt a brutal blow when star pitcher Corbin Burnes’ injury ended his season. His absence, combined with the high level of talent in the National League West, have put Arizona near the bottom of their division. The Diamondbacks […]

The Minnesota Twins are 37-39 after the Milwaukee Brewers shut them out 9-0 on Saturday. Minnesota is still reeling from the loss of ace pitcher Pablo Lopez’s shoulder injury. The Twins are still in the conversation to secure one of the three wild card spots in the American League, but have fallen far behind the […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Cincinnati Reds face a pivotal moment in shaping both their present playoff push and their long-term outlook. With a roster blending rising stars and seasoned veterans, the Reds must weigh whether to buy, sell, or strike a balance. To truly maximize their chances this year and beyond, […]

The New York Mets have positioned themselves as buyers heading into the 2025 MLB trade deadline, with clear ambitions to strengthen their roster for a postseason run. However, they must consider leveraging some of their established big-league assets to address their most pressing needs, particularly in the bullpen and center field. Here are three Mets […]

With the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaching, the Chicago Cubs are in the thick of the National League Central race and poised for their first postseason run in years. However, to sustain their momentum and address roster needs—especially on the pitching front—the front office must consider moving certain veterans who still hold value on the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 40-34 after losing the opening game of their weekend series against the Chicago White Sox. John Schneider’s team are in the middle of the race to catch the New York Yankees in the American League East. The Blue Jays manager continues to wait for players to return from injury, but […]

The Tampa Bay Rays entered their series against the Detroit Tigers at 41-34. Kevin Cash’s team has been a surprisingly competitive one this year, competing for a wild card playoff spot in the American League. Despite the drama surrounding Tampa Bay concerning the sale of the team, the Rays’ roster has been focused on winning […]

The Baltimore Orioles are having a rough season, and at this point, they have several players on the trade block. Despite that, they still have some talent that deserves recognition for a spot on the 2025 All-Star team. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Felix Bautista all have made a case for potentially making it on […]

The Colorado Rockies have been the worst team in baseball this season and are on pace to shatter the record the Chicago White Sox set last season. Thus, it is another season down the drain, and it feels like a hopeless cause. But there is still something they can salvage out of this season. The […]

The Houston Astros remain one of the stronger teams in baseball, and always have the players to match. Now, the fun part comes in seeing who makes it to the All-Star team. There are a few shoo-ins who might make it. Yet, others might have a tougher time. Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes, and Framber Valdez […]

The New York Mets are having one of their best seasons in recent memory and have a chance to make a significant impact in the National League. Thus, it’s unsurprising to see stars like Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto among the top vote-getters in the All-Star Game MLB fan voting. Brandon Nimmo, David […]