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Dodgers finally pull out ‘unstoppable’ identity after slump

The Los Angeles Dodgers rediscovered their offensive identity Saturday night, defeating the Chicago Cubs 12-4 and snap Chicago’s 10-game winning streak. After dropping five of their previous seven games, Los Angeles broke out with 14 hits and a six-run fourth inning, marking a return to the approach the team believes defines its offense. “We all […] The post Dodgers finally pull out ‘unstoppable’ identity after slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Will Smith dealing with back concern, but it’s not all bad news

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series champions and they have been showing they are going to have an excellent chance of defending that title in 2026. The Dodgers bring a 17-9 record into their Saturday night game against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers are in second place in the National League […] The post Dodgers’ Will Smith dealing with back concern, but it’s not all bad news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong takes more shots at Dodgers fans

Pete Crow-Armstrong is continuing his blood feud with the Los Angeles Dodgers fanbase. The Chicago Cubs star outfielder Crow-Armstrong spoke this week to Maddie Lee of the Los Angeles Times amid his team’s weekend series against the Dodgers. Crow-Armstrong was asked about his comments over the offseason taking shots at fans of the Dodgers. The … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong takes more shots at Dodgers fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cubs’ Michael Conforto receives World Series ring he won with Dodgers

Michael Conforto never played worse in his career. But Conforto said he reflects on his time with the Dodgers last year as a positive experience, a feeling that was amplified when he received a reward he pursued for more than a decade. Now a reserve outfielder for the Cubs, Conforto was presented with his World...

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Former Phillies Pitcher Vince Velasquez Finds New Team

Right-hander Vince Velasquez, one of the key pieces in a blockbuster Philadelphia Phillies trade more than a decade ago, has been promoted by the Chicago Cubs to the big-league roster, the team announced.Velasquez just missed facing his former club. The Cubs completed a four-game sweep of the Phillies earlier this week. Chicago finished the series […] The post Former Phillies Pitcher Vince Velasquez Finds New Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell maintains ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’ is ‘bad rule’

Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized on Friday that his earlier remarks questioning the so-called “Shohei Ohtani Rule” had nothing to do with the team or player it benefits. “Look, this is not a Dodger thing, it’s not an Ohtani thing,” Counsell said. “It is a bad rule.” Cubs manager Craig Counsell maintains the rule that...

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Cubs Give Troubling News Update on Injured Closer

The Chicago Cubs announced a flurry of moves before a matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, April 24, including left-hander Caleb Thielbar heading to the 15-day injured list.Thielbar was knocked out of a game on Thursday, April 23, with a hamstring injury. Before he departed, he allowed a game-tying home run to Adolis […] The post Cubs Give Troubling News Update on Injured Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game

The Chicago Cubs’ pitching injuries continue to mount as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, Chicago received news that relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar will be placed on the injured list, per Alden González of ESPN. Manager Craig Counsell said Thielbar is suffering a “mild” hamstring strain. As a result, Thielbar […] The post Cubs’ injury woes continue with IL move before Dodgers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Two-Start Pitchers for April 27-May 3

It’s a thin week for ace pitchers with two starts for 2026 fantasy baseball. Still, there are plenty of good matchups to exploit, even though the list of two-start pitchers is primarily populated with No. 3, 4, and 5 starting pitchers. As always, we’ll provide statistics like strikeout rate (K%), ...

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