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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 […]

Michael Harris II is just three years removed from winning the National League Rookie of the Year award with the Atlanta Braves, and just last year, he hit a respectable .264 with an OPS right around the league average. That’s why his woeful offensive numbers this year are so shocking — and why Braves hitting […]

Major League Baseball has one more full season before its collective bargaining agreement expires, but commissioner Rob Manfred is already laying the groundwork for what he’s looking for in the next round of negotiations. He says he wants to connect more with the players and that the Players Association no longer represents their will. “There […]

Despite picking up his second career AL MVP Award with a dominant 2024 season, Aaron Judge continues to find ways to improve. This year the New York Yankees captain is chasing the triple crown while leading the league in walks, with an MLB-high 18 intentional bases on balls. Judge’s prodigious power combined with his plate […]

The scuffling Atlanta Braves are 38-45 and eight games out of a National League Wild Card spot. While there’s still plenty of time left in the season, you have to squint really hard to see a world where Atlanta makes a deep October run. That doesn’t mean the Braves are guaranteed to sell at the […]

The New York Mets are 3-13 since June 10 and a rough stretch got even worse for them over the weekend when the Pittsburgh Pirates not only swept them but outscored New York 30-4 over three games. Mets fans are understandably frustrated, and team owner Steve Cohen tried to stay optimistic on Monday when he addressed […]

The Houston Astros have soared out to a 6.5-game lead in the American League West. Even with an improved offense in Seattle and dominant pitching from the Texas Rangers, Houston remains atop the division. A massive reason why is shortstop Jeremy Pena, who has broken out after two poor seasons. But on Monday, the Astros […]

22-year-old slugger James Wood has played in 163 career games and the Washington Nationals’ left fielder has already found himself on the same list as Barry Bonds. In the Nationals’ game on Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels intentionally walked Wood four times — a sign of respect no hitter has seen since Bonds in 2004. […]

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 New York Yankees beat the Athletics on Sunday to take the series at home. Although they are still in first place in the AL East, it has been a rough June for the Bombers and Aaron Judge. While the team has posted a 6-10 record since June 13, Judge has a .203 batting average […]

The Backyard Baseball 01 Release Date has been confirmed, bringing back the classic title to both PC and mobile devices this summer. Not long after releasing BYB 97 for consoles earlier this year, Mega Cat Studios once again returns to the scene to bring back a classic title. The remastered game features similar gameplay to […]

Despite dealing with a wave of injuries, the Houston Astros are proving themselves as one of MLB’s most formidable forces. Closing out June with a 19–7 record, the best in the Majors for the month, the Astros swept the Philadelphia Phillies and took two of three from the Chicago Cubs, improving their season mark to […]

In a season filled with standout performances from the Phillies’ rotation, Ranger Suárez continues to separate himself as one of the most dominant arms in baseball. The left-hander added another gem to his resume Sunday afternoon, delivering seven innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts in a 2-1 win over the Braves at Truist Park. […]

The Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter exited Sunday night’s 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins with right hamstring tightness, a re-aggravation of a long-standing issue that has troubled him since spring training. The 27-year-old suffered the injury after hitting an RBI triple in the fifth inning, grimacing while rounding second base and sliding into third. […]

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger explained a wholesome moment he had during the 12-5 rout over the Athletics. The Bronx Bombers are facing some pressure for their divisional lead in the AL East. New York is 48-35, with the Tampa Bay Rays only a game and a half out of first place. The Yankees […]

A near-flawless display on the mound by Tarik Skubal powered the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday night, as the ace carved up the lineup with a one-hit, 13-strikeout gem at Comerica Park, becoming the first pitcher in Tigers history to do so. Skubal struck out 13 batters over […]

The Colorado Rockies achieved an impressive feat they haven’t done in nearly 90 years during Sunday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Colorado ended the series against Milwaukee with a 4-3 win after 11 innings. However, they were unable to keep an opponent scoreless for the 202nd consecutive game. They made MLB history in the process, […]

The Detroit Tigers got a nice win against the Minnesota Twins, and it probably wouldn’t have happened unless Spencer Torkelson had a great double play during the game. Many people on social media had a lot of good things to say about Torkelson’s strong play. “Spencer Torkelson just made a spectacular play to turn a […]

Mike Yastrzemski has been a fan favorite, a grinder, and a glue guy in the Giants’ clubhouse since he arrived in San Francisco. But as the trade deadline creeps closer and the Giants position themselves as legitimate contenders, the front office has to ask a tough question: Is Yaz still the right fit for this […]

The Detroit Tigers have played sensational baseball as the Major League season moves into the second half. They are leading the American League Central by 11 games, and manager A.J. Hinch has a team that is ready for any challenge and enjoys playing under the bright lights of a game on national television. GET US […]

The Cincinnati Reds clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, thanks to Will Benson’s walk-off single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning. The win secured a 2-1 series victory for Cincinnati and was their third walk-off of the season. […]

The New York Yankees faced an important game as they met the Athletics in the decisive matchup of their 3-game series at Yankee Stadium. It worked out well for manager Aaron Boone and his charges as New York gained a 12-5 victory. Aaron Judge hit two home runs for the Yankees, and they also got […]

Nolan Arenado continues to etch his name alongside baseball’s modern greats. On Sunday in Cleveland, the Cardinals third baseman recorded not one but two major career milestones in a dominant 7-0 win over the Guardians. Arenado, 33, notched his 1,900th career hit in the third inning before ripping his 400th career double in the sixth. […]

The Toronto Blue Jays took two of three games against the Boston Red Sox this weekend. Their Fenway series win moved them to 45-38 and three games out of the AL East lead. They survived a Vladimir Guerrero Jr injury scare and an embarrassing Saturday loss to take the set. Blue Jays manager John Schneider […]

Aaron Judge didn’t just wake up the Yankees’ bats on Sunday—he reminded everyone exactly why he’s the face of the franchise and a perennial MVP threat. In a 12-5 rout of the Athletics at Yankee Stadium, Judge launched two home runs, giving him 30 on the season before the All-Star break. It’s the fourth time […]

A promising season for Gabriel Arias took a brutal turn on Sunday afternoon. The Cleveland Guardians’ shortstop was carted off the field in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals after suffering a left ankle injury while attempting to make a difficult play. Arias appeared to catch his spike in the grass as he […]

The New York Yankees beat the Athletics 12-5 on Sunday to take the series. Jazz Chisholm Jr started the scoring for New York with a homer and bases-clearing triple. Once the gate was opened, Yankees captain Aaron Judge broke them down with two homers. The second was Judge’s 3oth of the year, marking the fourth […]

The Houston Astros are vying for a series win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. They entered the day 6.5 games up on the Seattle Mariners in the AL West and could cruise to another playoff spot. But a big injury could cost Houston games as the second half begins. Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena missed […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are without one of their best relief pitchers for three games, starting Sunday. Pirates reliever Dennis Santana is serving a suspension for confronting a fan in Detroit on June 19, per the Associated Press. Santana will miss Sunday’s game with the New York Mets, then two games against the St. Louis Cardinals. […]

The New York Yankees have been cold on offense lately. After getting shut out for the fifth time this month on Saturday, the Bombers finally exploded on Sunday. Jazz Chisholm Jr was a big reason why, hitting a homer and a triple early in the game. But the Yankees had a Chisholm injury scare late […]

Kyle Tucker made his long-awaited return to Houston this weekend — and he did it in style. The former Astros star turned Cubs slugger received a hero’s welcome Friday night from the Minute Maid Park crowd, many of whom wore golden crowns in tribute to his “King Tuck” nickname. But on Saturday, when he reminded […]

The Colorado Rockies are still on pace to break the Chicago White Sox’s record for losses in a season. Even with a sweep of the Washington Nationals in June, they are on pace for just 35 wins. The Rockies have to be active at the MLB trade deadline, and that could include dealing pitcher German […]

The Chicago White Sox are still toiling in the basement of the American League. While 2025 has not been as bad as their record-setting 2024, they are far out of the postseason conversation. They received more bad news on Sunday that could impact their future plans. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr is on the […]

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has likely played his final baseball game in the major leagues following a conviction for sexual abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic. Franco, 24, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and is now at risk of being permanently barred from reentering the United States under current immigration […]

Luis Severino’s time with the Athletics may be nearing its end just months after signing the most expensive free-agent contract in franchise history. The veteran right-hander has drawn the ire of the organization due to his continued criticism of the playing environment in Sacramento, where the team is based temporarily following its exit from Oakland. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the better teams in baseball so far this season, and they have been able to keep their head above water despite missing Bryce Harper for an extended period of time now. Harper has been out since June 6 with a wrist injury, but he is finally getting close […]

New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman has battled injury for most of the season. Stroman has been hobbled by knee pain. The Yankees hurler now says it stems from an ACL tear he suffered several years ago. In 2015, the pitcher suffered that devastating injury during a Spring Training drill. He was then playing for […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani accomplished an incredible feat Saturday. Ohtani threw the fastest pitch in his MLB career, when he clocked one at 101.7 miles per hour. That throw impressed Ohtani’s manager, Dave Roberts. “I think you can’t take the competitor out of the player,” Roberts said, per ESPN. “There’s a little […]

MLB fans will have to wait at least one more summer to see Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Shohei Ohtani take on the Home Run Derby. Ohtani recently confirmed that he will not participate in this year’s contest, despite holding a National League-best 29 home runs. “With the current rules in place, I don’t think it’s feasible […]