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The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2025 season with high expectations after several years of postseason contention and a roster loaded with star power. Yet, as the first months of the campaign have unfolded, a handful of key players have failed to meet their lofty standards, contributing to a sense of frustration among fans and raising […]

The Chicago Cubs have emerged as one of the National League’s most formidable teams in 2025, boasting a dynamic offense and a stronghold on the NL Central. Yet, beneath the surface of their impressive record, several key players have failed to meet expectations, raising concerns about the team’s ability to sustain its success into October. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 season with championship expectations, having assembled one of the most expensive and star-studded rosters in baseball. Yet, as the calendar turns to June, not every big name has delivered as hoped. While the Dodgers still sit atop the National League West, several key players have failed to meet […]

As the San Diego Padres approach the midpoint of the 2025 MLB season, expectations remain sky-high for a club built on star power and big contracts. Yet, despite flashes of brilliance from key contributors, several high-profile players have failed to live up to their billing, drawing the ire of fans and analysts alike. Here’s a […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the Cleveland Guardians find themselves in a familiar position, squarely in the playoff hunt and eyeing another American League Central title. With a roster built around star third baseman José Ramírez and a pitching staff that has consistently ranked among the league’s best, the Guardians are poised for another […]

Memorial Day Weekend is the first major checkpoint of the MLB season. It has fans looking toward the trade deadline and finding their team’s best path to the postseason. Fantasy baseball managers should do the same and continue to scour the waiver wire for solid players. Brady Singer and Brandon Lowe highlight the top fantasy […]

As the 2025 MLB season marches toward the trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. After a resurgent 2024 campaign that saw them return to postseason relevance, the Royals now face the challenge of transforming from a feel-good story into a legitimate contender in the American League. While the club’s […]

As the 2025 MLB season grinds into its summer months, the Minnesota Twins find themselves at a crossroads. Despite preseason optimism and a roster brimming with both established talent and promising youth, the team has struggled to find consistency. With the American League Central tightening and the Wild Card race growing more competitive by the […]

The 2025 MLB season is now well underway. The majority of the league is vying for postseason spots in the hope of winning the Fall Classic come October. Some teams have struggled so much early that their World Series odds are already bleak. While the ultimate goal for teams this season is about winning the […]

The top two teams in ClutchPoints’ last MLB Power Rankings faced off over Memorial Day Weekend, when the Dodgers faced the Mets. How did that series impact their rankings? The two hottest teams in the league have cooled off, but another team ripped off a five-game winning streak to fly up the list. How are […]

The Texas Rangers, fresh off their 2023 World Series triumph, find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Despite a talented roster and aggressive front office, the team has struggled to recapture its championship form, hovering near the bottom of the AL West and seeking answers to persistent weaknesses. With the season […]

The Los Angeles Angels find themselves at a crossroads as the 2025 MLB season approaches the midway point. After a series of aggressive offseason moves and the lingering effects of a 99-loss campaign in 2024, the club is still searching for a clear direction. With the postseason looking increasingly out of reach and a roster […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Miami Marlins find themselves at a crossroads familiar to their fans, balancing the promise of a rebuilding roster with the realities of a franchise that struggles to sustain contention. After a flurry of moves over the past year, including the headline-grabbing Luis Arraez deal and a series […]

As the 2025 MLB season barrels toward the trade deadline, the Washington Nationals find themselves at a familiar crossroads. Despite a recent surge, a five-game win streak that had temporarily lifted spirits and standings, the reality for this young, rebuilding club is clear: the postseason remains a long shot, and the best path forward is […]

As the 2025 MLB season unfolds, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar position: brimming with young talent, yet still searching for the right formula to vault from rebuilding to contending. Despite the emergence of Paul Skenes as a bona fide ace and the anticipated arrival of top pitching prospect Bubba Chandler, the Pirates’ […]

The Milwaukee Brewers find themselves at a familiar crossroads as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. Hovering around the .500 mark in a fiercely competitive National League, the Brewers are neither clear buyers nor traditional sellers. Yet, their front office has never shied from making bold, sometimes unpopular, moves to maximize long-term value, even in […]

The Cincinnati Reds enter the summer of 2025 at a crossroads. After several seasons of rebuilding and a flurry of prospect promotions, the club finds itself with a logjam of young infield talent and a pitching staff that, while promising, still needs impact arms to contend in the National League Central. To maximize their window […]

The San Diego Padres enter the 2025 season with a roster brimming with star power and one of the league’s most dynamic infields. Yet, as the trade deadline approaches, the Padres find themselves at a crossroads: balancing a competitive present with a sustainable future. The front office, led by A.J. Preller, has never shied away […]

As the 2025 MLB season approaches its midpoint, the Arizona Diamondbacks find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster brimming with both established stars and promising young talent, the D-backs’ ambitions to contend in a competitive National League West hinge on making tough decisions to optimize their roster for the stretch run. With the […]

The Athletics are in a rough patch in their history right now. The team is making a move from Oakland to Las Vegas, but for now, they are playing their games in Sacramento without a location designation. They’ve also had three straight really bad seasons where their talent has been almost completely depleted. Luckily, teams […]

As the Colorado Rockies stumble through another challenging season, the franchise faces a familiar crossroads. With the team buried in the NL West cellar and a farm system still in need of high-impact talent, the front office must look beyond short-term fixes and embrace a true rebuild. The 2025 MLB trade deadline, set for July […]

The Los Angeles Angels have had a storied history that has included nine division titles, one American League pennant, and one World Series championship. While recent history has not been kind to them, they still have a rich history of talented players who have helped them achieve great feats. Many talented players are in team […]

The Detroit Tigers have played a quality brand of baseball in 2025. Detroit currently sits in first place in the American League Central division with a 33-19 record. At the moment, the thought of the Tigers reaching the World Series is not completely far-fetched. However, there is one player who needs to step up in […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks have had some ups and downs this season, and are hovering around the .500 mark. Overall, they have not been able to keep up with the Los Angeles Dodgers, trailing them by five games for first place in the National League West. Three players stand out due to their struggles, and Diamondbacks […]

The Texas Rangers are struggling to stay above .500, teetering between wins and losses, which has defined their season. While the season still has legs, they must figure it out fast. These three players have Rangers fans fed up, and either wanting them to get better or not be on the roster entirely. The Rangers […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are meandering around mediocrity this season, currently sitting 25-26. Ultimately, there has been a lot of inconsistency, and it has not helped them get an edge. Three players have struggled mightily, and Brewers fans are already fed up with it as the 2025 season continues. The Brewers won the National League Central […]

The Chicago Cubs are having an incredible season and are leading the National League Central division. Yet, lingering issues could plague the team, especially at playoff teams. Here are three players that Cubs fans are already fed up with, and want to see improve their play or leave town entirely. The Cubs are emerging as […]

The Boston Red Sox appeared to have a solid roster as the season got underway. They made a huge free-agent signing shortly before the start of spring training when they signed All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman away from the Houston Astros. They also signed a star pitcher in Garrett Crochet and a solid veteran in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have never been a franchise short on passion, and their fan base is famously demanding. In 2025, with World Series aspirations and a roster built to win now, patience is in especially short supply. While the Phillies have enjoyed some bright spots, a handful of players have already tested the limits of […]

The New York Mets entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations after a blockbuster winter and a promising start in April. But as the calendar turns toward summer, frustration is mounting in Queens. The team has slipped below .500, and fans are growing impatient with several high-profile names who, for various reasons, have not lived […]

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 season with sky-high expectations, but a sluggish start and inconsistent performances have tested the patience of their passionate fanbase. While injuries and roster shuffling have played a part, three players in particular, Sean Murphy, Bryce Elder, and Jarred Kelenic, have found themselves at the center of fan frustration. Here’s […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ 2025 season has unraveled at a stunning pace, and the culprit is clear: a pitching staff that’s imploded after an offseason of questionable decisions and missed opportunities. Once viewed as a rising power with enviable young position talent, Baltimore now sits near the bottom of the AL East, its playoff hopes fading […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are second in the American League East after Thursday’s win over the San Diego Padres. However, the Blue Jays are one game over .500 just before the season hits the two month mark. Manager John Schneider is applying last year’s lessons to 2025, but it hasn’t worked so far. While some […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best players in baseball on their roster in Paul Skenes. The 2023 first overall pick started the All-Star Game as a rookie last year, and his dominance has carried over this season. Skenes has a 2.44 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP, 62 strikeouts, and a batting average against of […]

The Dodgers are the reigning, defending World Series champions and have continued to be an elite team, leading the National League West. Yet, they need to address some weaknesses or risks that could possibly hurt them at the worst time. Three players on this roster have driven Dodgers fans crazy with their struggles, and many […]

The San Francisco Giants are having a great season, overcoming obstacles and expectations to sit in second place, just two games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place. Yet, some lingering issues could haunt them as the season continues, and players who might drag them down with them. Three players have struggled in 2025 […]

The San Diego Padres are having a solid season, going 27-20 and coming into the day in third place while trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 2 1/2 games. Yet, some issues could prevent the Padres from reaching their potential, and players who are struggling to perform. Three players on the team have Padres fans […]

The Seattle Mariners are having a great season, coming in at 28-20 through 48 games. However, there are still some lingering issues within the team, and some players who may be wearing out their welcome. There are three players who Mariners fans are already fed up with in 2025, and they must improve to raise […]

The 2025 MLB and fantasy baseball season are rolling along, and you should be scouring the waiver wire. Memorial Day is here, and if you are behind in the standings, you must make a big move. Andy Pages and Nick Martinez headline our list for the ninth week of the fantasy baseball season. Each of […]