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Ex-player gets 100% real on Taijuan Walker after his release from Phillies

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The Philadelphia Phillies announced the release of starting pitcher Taijuan Walker on Thursday. Shortly after the news was announced, a former MLB outfielder shared his honest opinion about Walker. In the latest episode of “Foul Territory,” former outfielder Kevin Pillar believes the Phillies are justified in releasing the 33-year-old right-hander. While admiring his work ethic, […] The post Ex-player gets 100% real on Taijuan Walker after his release from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Facing Phillies’ Taijuan Walker makes every hitter Joe DiMaggio

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The Philadelphia Phillies are nursing an eight-game losing streak after Wednesday’s loss to the Chicago Cubs. There are many players to blame, like Bryson Stott and Alec Bohm, both posting OPSes under .500. But the pitching has been poor as well, as Zach Wheeler continues his rehab. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker has been so bad […] The post Facing Phillies’ Taijuan Walker makes every hitter Joe DiMaggio appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ struggles look even worse after Mets end losing streak

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As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their losing streak, now at eight straight games after losing 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the team holds the longest skid in MLB. While the Phillies’ losing streak is brutal, the optics at the moment are not ideal, especially when compared to the New York Mets, another team […] The post Phillies’ struggles look even worse after Mets end losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares crucial JT Realmuto injury update after IL decision

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The Philadelphia Phillies placed catcher JT Realmuto on the injured list with a back injury concern ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Chicago Cubs. Rob Thomson spoke with reporters closer to first pitch and shared an encouraging Realmuto update, via Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic. “Realmuto is sore, Rob Thomson said, and they expect it […] The post Phillies’ Rob Thomson shares crucial JT Realmuto injury update after IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies Make Decision After Unfortunate Announcement

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J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies dropped their seventh-straight game on Tuesday, falling to 8-15 on the 2026 MLB season after a 7-4 loss to Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs. And on Wednesday, the Phillies will look to get back on track as they continue their four-game series against the ...

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update

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The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell’s latest comments suggest they may regain a viral late-inning arm sooner than expected. The Cubs placed Palencia on the injured list Friday with what was initially diagnosed as […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs to get crucial Matthew Boyd boost during Phillies series

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The Chicago Cubs are going to receive a boost on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. According to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic, starting pitcher Matthew Boyd is set to return from the injured list and start Wednesday’s game. Boyd has been dealing with a bicep injury. The Cubs have been hit hard by the injury […] The post Cubs to get crucial Matthew Boyd boost during Phillies series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs-Nationals Trade Pitch Offloads Jefferson Rojas, Brandon Birdsell for $7 Million Starter

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The Chicago Cubs need pitching help. Despite a solid 13-9 start, Chicago has high aspirations this season, and the rotation has already received a serious blow with Cade Horton being sidelined for the remainder of the year. Could the Cubbies be thinking about making a mid-season blockbuster trade to write all the rotation wrongs? A […] The post Cubs-Nationals Trade Pitch Offloads Jefferson Rojas, Brandon Birdsell for $7 Million Starter appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mark McGwire’s Identical Son Is Looking NASTY As A Minor League Baseball Pitching Prospect With His Rival Club

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The Chicago Cubs are not in any rush to get Mason McGwire, the son of Mark McGwire, to Major League Baseball. They are willing to let him develop as a prospect. He is only 22 years old! There are a lot of similarities between the 12-time MLB All-Star and his son in terms of their […] The post Mark McGwire’s Identical Son Is Looking NASTY As A Minor League Baseball Pitching Prospect With His Rival Club appeared first on BroBible.

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Mark McGwire’s son turns heads with his minor league dominance

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Mark McGwire used to punish baseballs with his power. His son, meanwhile, is dominating the game in his own way. Mason McGwire, the son of the 12-time All-Star, has been turning heads with his solid start to his 2026 season with the Chicago Cubs’ Single-A affiliate Myrtle Beach Pelicans. On Monday, MLB highlighted Mason’s dominance … The post Mark McGwire’s son turns heads with his minor league dominance appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs

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The Philadelphia Phillies continue to search for answers as a frustrating stretch deepens, with Bryce Harper’s postgame comments underscoring the team’s growing urgency. Philadelphia dropped another game Monday, falling 5-1 to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, extending a skid that is quickly shaping the early-season narrative. The Phillies now sit at 8-14 after losing […] The post Phillies star Bryce Harper gets candid on another lopsided loss to Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Mookie Betts Update Ahead Of Giants Series

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On Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished up their series with the Colorado Rockies in Denver.The Dodgers won by a score of 12-3.Max Muncy led the team with four hits (and two home runs).Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Mookie Betts UpdateThe Dodgers have been playing without Mookie Betts (who got hurt earlier this month).On Monday, […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Mookie Betts Update Ahead Of Giants Series appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Ex-MLB Player Shares Carlos Mendoza Message During Mets' Losing Streak

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It is no secret that the New York Mets are struggling. They were recently swept by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. New York has now dropped 11 consecutive games heading into their upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins. Some of the MLB world is placing the blame on manager Carlos Mendoza, ...

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Mets’ Devin Williams logs first blown save of season in follow-up to brutal outing

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After an ugly performance Wednesday against the Dodgers in a non-save situation, the right-hander got hit with his first blown save this season in Sunday’s ninth inning. Michael Conforto’s game-tying RBI double against Williams helped sink the Mets in their 2-1 loss to the Cubs in 10 innings.

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