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The Arizona Diamondbacks secured their craziest win of the season so far on Thursday. Arizona completed the second-largest comeback in franchise history to defeat the Atlanta Braves on the road. However, a dark cloud hangs over the team now. Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes will need Tommy John surgery that will end his season prematurely. The […]

June is here, meaning trade season is ramping up in baseball. The MLB trade deadline isn’t until July 31, but rumors are already running rampant about which stars will be on the trading block. The landscape is shifting, though, as teams like the Colorado Rockies and Baltimore Orioles have started to win games after disastrous […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago Cubs find themselves at a pivotal crossroads. Despite a roster that has undergone significant changes and a season marked by both promise and adversity, one question looms large over Wrigley Field: Who is the one player the Cubs simply cannot afford to part with? While several […]

The New York Mets are one of the top teams in the National League as June begins. It’s far from surprising, as they made one of the biggest free agent signings in the sport’s history this winter. Juan Soto is starting to ascend, joining Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso as hot hitters on a first-place […]

The Houston Astros are at the top of the American League West heading into Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Joe Espada’s team has been neck-to-neck with the Seattle Mariners all season. Despite their success, Houston’s roster is not the same as it was during their dynastic run from 2017 to 2023. Some of the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals came into 2025 expecting to be near the bottom of the National League Central division. However, Oliver Marmol has led his team to a surprising start two months into the season. The Cardinals’ success frustrates the rest of the league, which thought they could trade for the veterans on their roster. […]

The Baltimore Orioles are in an interesting place. So far, they’ve been one of the worst teams in Major League Baseball, evidenced by their 24-36 record. The team came into the year with World Series expectations, but everything that could have gone wrong has gone wrong. Now, the season can already be chalked up as […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are having a little bit of a surprising season. In one of the tougher divisions in baseball, Tampa Bay sits 5.5 games back from the New York Yankees. The Rays will most likely not catch the Yankees this year, but they are half a game back in the Wild Card race. […]

The San Diego Padres are trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by just one game in the National League West division. They are looking like playoff contenders at this point of the season, but it might be as Wild Card team, not a division champion. However, there is still time for the Padres to catch their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a great start this season, which is no surprise. The Dodgers are 37-25, and they lead the National League West division by one game. The division is not going to be as easy to win this year as it has been in the past. Los Angeles is going […]

June is here, and your fantasy baseball season is rolling right along. As we reach the halfway point of the regular season, it may be time to consider some wholesale changes for your squad. With players like Hunter Goodman and Sandy Alcantara available, your team can get better this week. Here are the top fantasy […]

The New York Yankees lost to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, but they still lead the American League East. After losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year’s World Series in embarrassing fashion, the Yankees’ offense has rebounded in a big way. Aaron Judge leads the MVP race in the AL while offseason […]

The Boston Red Sox are 30-34 after their walk-off win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. After a ho-hum start to their season, Alex Cora and the Red Sox hit a rough patch after Alex Bregman went out with a quad injury. Drama surrounding Rafael Devers has not helped things either. Some trade rumors […]

The Chicago Cubs are 38-22. They have the best record in the National League, but they can’t afford to stand pat, especially knowing that their ace is out for the season. Justin Steele will be sidelined for the year while recovering from Tommy John surgery, and other Cubs’ pitchers, such as Shota Imanaga, have spent […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are loaded with talent. Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler form one of the best one-two punches in baseball as starting pitchers, although the former has struggled this year and is currently on the injured list. Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner, Nick Castellanos, and Kyle Schwarber are all star position […]

The Detroit Tigers might not have made the splashy moves in recent years that teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres have, but they are the best team in baseball nonetheless. Detroit is 40-22 because of a roster that was built largely through the draft and […]

The New York Yankees seemingly never stop pursuing big-name batters. According to Jeff Passan, the next high-quality position player who they could chase is Brandon Lowe. This is a somewhat interesting proposition, considering the Yankees’ big-ticket trade last year was to bring in Jazz Chisholm Jr., an electric player who is just now returning from […]

The Boston Red Sox are officially a mess. After hovering around the .500 mark to open the season, the wheels have fallen off over the last three weeks. In their past 21 games, the Red Sox have picked up just seven wins, and after their 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West while the Boston Red Sox are currently in fourth place in the American League East. Recent rumors have suggested that the Red Sox could sell ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline amid their underperformance. Will Walker Buehler — who signed with the Red Sox during […]

The Colorado Rockies’ disastrous season that has them on pace for the worst MLB season ever has made fans quickly forget that the Chicago White Sox set the record for losses in a season in the modern era just last year. Chicago hasn’t improved much since then, either, as Rockies are the only team with […]

The Baltimore Orioles came into the season with championship ambitions. Instead, they are likely to be sellers before the MLB trade deadline. Baltimore’s 22 wins are tied for the third fewest in baseball, and although the team won’t trade any of the young core, the team’s aging veterans and players on expiring contracts could be […]

The San Diego Padres were the hottest team in baseball in April. The month of May didn’t treat them quite as well, and the team can’t afford to slip anymore in a division that boasts the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres have some of the biggest superstars in baseball. […]

June is officially here, and there is plenty to discuss in the sports world. From a Stanley Cup Final rematch to a unique NBA Finals, it is the best time of year for sports fans. Meanwhile, the 2025 baseball season continues, and we have the updated MLB Power Rankings ready after another wild weekend. How […]

Atlanta Braves great John Smoltz is well aware that the New York Yankees are still a major threat to win the World Series. Despite entering the season with myriad injuries, especially to their pitching staff such as ace Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are leading the American League East two months into the season by a […]

It’s hard to argue that there has ever been another baseball player as cool as MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr. and his on-field style has influenced a generation of ball players following in his footsteps. From his backwards cap to his patented picture-perfect swing, Griffey Jr. also broke barriers when it came to baseball and […]

The New York Mets are having a respectable 2025 season so far, sitting at 35-22. They’re just one game back of the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East and will surely be a playoff team later this year. The Mets paid Juan Soto a historic amount of money to come in […]

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 […]