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The 2025 MLB All-Star Break is just around the corner, and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Another edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here, and the New York Yankees are about to tumble. After losing the division lead and dropping the Subway Series, the Bombers are headed down. But who is […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Chicago White Sox find themselves in a familiar position, firmly entrenched as sellers. With a record that has left them buried at the bottom of the American League standings, the White Sox have little hope of salvaging their season. Instead, the focus has shifted to the future, […]

As MLB’s 2025 trade deadline approaches, the Baltimore Orioles find themselves at a crossroads few expected just months ago. After back-to-back playoff appearances, the O’s were projected to be contenders in the American League East. Instead, a combination of injuries, underperformance, and a grueling schedule has left them buried in the standings, well out of […]

As the 2025 MLB trade deadline looms, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in a familiar, if unenviable, position: sellers in a bustling market. Despite a spirited run in late June and early July, the Pirates remain mired at the bottom of the National League Central, their postseason hopes all but extinguished. With the July 31 […]

The 2025 MLB season is over halfway through, so your fantasy baseball season is coming down the stretch. While there have been some excellent offensive seasons so far, there are players you need to replace. And pitching always gets tough in the summer when the ball is flying out of the park. With the Fourth […]

The Chicago Cubs have been one of Major League Baseball’s best teams this season. They join the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers as the only teams with multiple All-Star starters. Cubs outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are both National League MVP candidates. However, Chicago is under pressure to bring in a winning player […]

The Colorado Rockies are far from contention in the 2025 season. While Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffar has implemented new strategies, the team’s struggles continue. However, the fact that they are not in line for a playoff spot does not mean that they can’t have an impact on the trade deadline. Ryan McMahon’s name is […]

The San Francisco Giants were the first team to make a blockbuster move in 2025. The Giants traded for Boston Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers to bolster their lineup. However, San Francisco is still under pressure to keep up with the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitching remains the Giants’ biggest problem, but […]

Losing seven games in a row is tough for any MLB team. However, the timing of this string of losses couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Cleveland Guardians. The team has fallen even further behind the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers. Currently, they are tied with the Minnesota Twins at 12.5 games […]

The San Diego Padres have cooled off after a hot start to the 2025 season. The Padres were one of Major League Baseball’s best teams out of the gate, but have not maintained it. Now that the MLB trade deadline is looming at the end of July, all eyes are on San Diego’s front office. […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are slowly fading out of the playoff race. With that happening, the team has some decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. The Diamondbacks have a few key contributors nearing free agency, and those players can generate a high return should Arizona choose to sell. The Diamondbacks have not declared whether […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in a familiar run, not quite amazing, and not great awful. Instead, they are 43-43 as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day, and they find themselves in a peculiar spot. The Angels’ trade rumors are swirling, and there are a few players on one-year contracts. Predicting who the Angels […]

The New York Mets came into the season with incredibly high expectations. Juan Soto signed the largest contract in North American sports history, coming to a team that just made the NLCS. They started out hot, 45-24 record through June 12. But since they are 4-14 and have blown the NL East lead. The Mets […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024 and have been just as impressive in 2025. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming at the end of the month, all eyes are on the Dodgers. However, the team was not projected to be very active before Max Muncy found himself on Los […]

The New York Yankees have struggled after a hot start to the 2025 season. With the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming, all eyes are on Yankees general manager Brian Cashman. He is under pressure ahead of the second half of the season. Aaron Boone and the New York front office are targeting third basemen, […]

The Milwaukee Brewers are competing for a chance at a playoff spot. Currently, they are just three games behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central while holding onto a wildcard spot. Because of this, it might open the lines for the Brewers’ trade markets. Regardless, the Brewers’ trade prospects might not help them […]

The New York Mets are competing for the National League East and are looking to make it to the World Series this season. While they are playing well, some injuries are taking their toll, and their lineup is still struggling. Because of this, New York might make a move, and the Mets’ trade market might […]

The Houston Astros are currently leading the American League West. They also have the second-best record in the AL. But while things are looking good right now, they will always want to tighten up their weaknesses, and the Astros’ trade market will be strong. Therefore, they might find some temptation to trade. If they want […]

The Detroit Tigers sit atop the American League Central division, more than ten games better than their competition. Detroit saw three players selected as starters in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. With Tarik Skubal well on his way to back-to-back Cy Young Awards, AJ Hinch’s Tigers are one of the biggest World Series favorites. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a couple wins away from stealing the top spot in the American League East. The New York Yankees have sat in the driver’s seat for the entire season, but a 7-3 stretch has Toronto in prime position. Blue Jays manager John Schneider has shown faith in his team throughout 2025. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been excellent this season, going head-to-head with the New York Mets for the National League East. Additionally, they are solidifying their position as contenders for the World Series. Even with their success, the Phillies need to avoid putting their best prospects on the trade market, which would risk jeopardizing their future. […]

The Chicago Cubs are having a great season, leading the National League Central and emerging as one of the top teams in the National League. Now, the goal is to stay consistent without bankrupting the future. The goal is to make the World Series. However, there is also a long-term goal with sustained success. The […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are having a solid season, as they are within striking distance in the National League Central. However, they should proceed with caution when considering a short-term rental. While it can be tempting, the Cardinals need to keep their three best prospects, and they should all be untouchable in trade talks. The […]

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 […]