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Freddie Freeman’s Heartfelt Reaction to Death of ‘Hero’ Garret Anderson

The baseball world is mourning this weekend after news came out on Friday that former outfielder Garret Anderson tragically passed away at 53 years of age. The passing of Anderson especially hit Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Freddie Freeman hard, as he grew up idolizing the ex-Los Angeles Angels star in Orange County.Speaking to the California […] The post Freddie Freeman’s Heartfelt Reaction to Death of ‘Hero’ Garret Anderson appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Guardians Young Ace is Breaking Out in Big Way, and the World is Noticing

The Cleveland Guardians have always had a knack for developing unknown starting pitchers into aces, and it appears they have found another potential ace.Messick made his MLB debut on August 20th, 2025, throwing 6.2 innings of one-run ball. That start set the tone for what has been an extraordinarily impressive 11-game stretch to begin his […] The post Guardians Young Ace is Breaking Out in Big Way, and the World is Noticing appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fantasy Baseball Deep League Waivers: Top Adds for April 20-26

Deep-league managers, the April 20-26 waiver wire is loaded with players available in 30% or more of Yahoo and ESPN leagues who are already producing. This authoritative weekly guide highlights the top streaming adds, roster stashes, and must-add names with full performance analysis and matchup context so you can make confident roster moves before lineups lock.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider reveals his ‘goal’ in injury rehab starts

Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider is working his way back from an oblique strain. On Thursday, he took a giant step towards that return by making his first rehab assignment start. Pitching for High-A Rome, Strider threw 3.1 innings of scoreless baseball, allowing one hit and two walks while striking out three. Beyond his stat […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider reveals his ‘goal’ in injury rehab starts appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandon Gaudin: BravesVision is a ‘throwback to the old TBS days’

The Atlanta Braves launched their own TV network, BravesVision ahead of the 2026 MLB season, and TV play-by-play voice Brandon Gaudin says it feels like the TBS days again. With FanDuel Sports Networks shutting down across the country, the Braves needed to find a way of getting games to their fanbase, and they opted to…

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Los Angeles Angels Legend Garret Anderson Passes Away at Age 53

Los Angeles Angels legend Garret Anderson passed away on Thursday after suffering a fatal heart attack. He was 53.TMZ reported that Anderson suffered a medical emergency in Newport Beach, California, and passed away, leaving a void in the hearts and minds of both Angels fans and baseball fans worldwide, as he was one of the […] The post Los Angeles Angels Legend Garret Anderson Passes Away at Age 53 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Braves resign utility player to minor league deal

The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Luke Williams to a minor league deal, according to MLB.com’s transactions tracker. He has been assigned to Triple-A Gwinnett and also appeared in Thursday’s game as a pinch runner. The move continues a recurring roster cycle for Williams, who was added to Atlanta’s roster earlier this month while Michael Harris […] The post Braves resign utility player to minor league deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Announced Retirement From MLB Before Season

On Friday night, the Atlanta Braves will open up a series with the Phillies in Philadelphia.The Braves are coming off a series where they won two out of three over the Miami Marlins (at home).Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Announced RetirementWith the season well underway, it’s worth noting that former Braves star Julio Teheran announced his […] The post Former Atlanta Braves All-Star Announced Retirement From MLB Before Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitchers for April 20-26

Just about 10% of the regular season schedule has been played to date but we’re still below the statistical threshold to making meaningful evaluations of some of the more surprising performances we’ve seen. There are a handful of aces with two starts this coming week. Most of the rest of the ...

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Awful Announcing Podcast: Brandon Gaudin on BravesVision, Chip Caray, Madden, ‘Sunday Night Baseball,’ and more

On this week’s episode of the Awful Announcing Podcast, host Brandon Contes interviews Atlanta Braves TV announcer Brandon Gaudin. Gaudin discussed a wide range of topics on the podcast, including the inaugural season of BravesVision, replacing Chip Caray, succeeding Jim Nantz as the voice of Madden, NBC’s decision to use rotating analysts on Sunday Night…

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MLB The Show 26 Jackie Robinson Day: Everything New in the Latest Update

A major content drop lands in MLB The Show 26 on one of baseball’s most important days. Jackie Robinson Day returns with a full slate of Diamond Dynasty content, blending history with a serious grind for rewards. From collections and programs to packs and storylines, this update leans into legacy ...

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Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made MLB History In Cubs Game

On Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies played the final game of their series with the Chicago Cubs (at home).The Phillies lost by a score of 11-2.Despite the loss, Bryce Harper hit a home run.Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made MLB HistoryIn addition, Harper also made MLB history.With his 367th career home run, he moved ahead of […] The post Philadelphia Phillies Star Bryce Harper Made MLB History In Cubs Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jorge Soler’s suspension after Reynaldo Lopez incident gets big update

MLB had been investigating the fight between Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez that took place on April 7. Since then, Soler has been playing in games, but it sounds like that his suspension is finally set to begin. Reports indicate that the league has reduced Jorge Soler’s suspension […] The post Jorge Soler’s suspension after Reynaldo Lopez incident gets big update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Veteran starter returning as Braves battle plethora of injuries

Recently, the Atlanta Braves have been doing a solid job of holding down the fort on the 2026 MLB season despite their plethora of injuries. The Braves’ pitching staff has mostly been performing well so far this season, despite several starters being out of the lineup, including both Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach. Now, the […] The post Veteran starter returning as Braves battle plethora of injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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