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Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before White Sox Game

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On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will play the second game of their series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.The Cubs are coming off a 10-5 win on Friday.Dansby Swanson finished with one hit, one run and one strikeout in five at-bats.Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson DecisionFor Saturday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before White Sox Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024

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Travis Bazzana is one of the league’s most exciting young prospects, as he finally made his MLB debut this season with the Cleveland Guardians. He joined the franchise in the 2024 MLB Draft as the No. 1 overall pick that year. As it turns out, current Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona helped Cleveland select the […] The post How Terry Francona impacted Guardians’ decision to draft Travis Bazzana in 2024 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Schwarber joins Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire in MLB history

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The Philadelphia Phillies are making headway after a slow start. They have won seven out of their last ten games, with an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday.  A major catalyst has been, of course, Kyle Schwarber, who hit his 20th home run yesterday. Altogether, he went 3-for-5 with three hits, two home […] The post Kyle Schwarber joins Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels sign veteran catcher to minor league deal

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The Los Angeles Angels added catching depth on Friday by signing veteran backstop Austin Wynns to a minor league contract after he became a free agent earlier this week, according to MLBTR. The 35-year-old opened the 2026 season with the Athletics before being designated for assignment on May 7 following Shea Langeliers’ return from the […] The post Angels sign veteran catcher to minor league deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB World Reacts To Kyle Schwarber’s Performance In Phillies-Pirates Game

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On Friday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The Phillies won by a score of 11-9. Kyle Schwarber continued his hot streak, finishing with three hits, two home runs and five RBI’s. Here’s what people were saying about Schwarber on social media: @RobBballHistory: “Kyle Schwarber hit his 359th […] The post MLB World Reacts To Kyle Schwarber’s Performance In Phillies-Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Deep League Waiver Wire for May 18-24

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Roughly 45 games have been played by each MLB team, marking the quarter pole of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. At this point, most fantasy baseball team managers have a clear idea about what their team needs to either climb into or stay in contention. While you should be trying to make trades to ...

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Reds’ Eugenio Suarez takes step forward amid injury recovery

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The Cincinnati Reds placed Eugenio Suarez on the 10-day IL on April 25 due to a low-grade oblique strain injury. While his eventual return is nearing, the latest update regarding Suarez’s status indicates he is making necessary progress. Reports indicate that the 34-year-old third baseman participated in batting practice on the field for the first […] The post Reds’ Eugenio Suarez takes step forward amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Best 2-Start Pitchers for May 18-24

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Lining up your 2-start pitchers prior to weekly waivers is a strategy that wins fantasy baseball leagues. This is especially true in head-to-head leagues, in formats where roster moves are limited, and in leagues in which the scoring rules highly reward starting pitching. The pitchers below are ...

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Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Embracing New Approach Fuels MVP-Caliber Start

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The 2026 season could be the year that Elly De La Cruz puts everything together. A Statcast darling with some of the best raw tools in the sport, the Cincinnati Reds shortstop is poised for a breakout in all facets of the game that could make him a perennial MVP candidate. The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal […] The post Reds’ Elly De La Cruz Embracing New Approach Fuels MVP-Caliber Start appeared first on HEAVY.

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Ex-Dodgers All-Star Yasiel Puig Facing Up to 15 Years of Prison Time

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has bounced around several different baseball leagues since departing the Dodgers’ organization in 2018.Puig, 35, recently signed with Toronto Maple Leafs of the Canadian Baseball League on April 23. The amateur team’s Opening Day main spectucale, hit two home runs on May 10.While it may seem like the […] The post Ex-Dodgers All-Star Yasiel Puig Facing Up to 15 Years of Prison Time appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds give pitching a boost with ex-Padres, Marlins starter

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The Cincinnati Reds are currently in last place in the NL West, and are 26th in the majors in team ERA. Meanwhile, the Reds have also been dealing with injuries to the pitching staff. Now, the team is adding to the pitching staff, bringing in a former San Diego Padres and Miami Marlins pitcher, per […] The post Reds give pitching a boost with ex-Padres, Marlins starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Let Go Of 4-Year MLB Player During Giants Series

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On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the San Francisco Giants (at home).The Dodgers are coming off a 9-3 loss on Monday.Los Angeles Dodgers Let Go Of 4-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Tuesday’s game, the Dodgers announced that they had made a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.They also shared that they […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Let Go Of 4-Year MLB Player During Giants Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds President Shuts Down Elly De La Cruz Extension Rumors

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The Cincinnati Reds are in a bit of a pickle right now. They qualified for the postseason last year despite winning only 83 games, and are currently in last place in the NL Central despite sporting a winning record. The Reds' division has suddenly become the strongest in MLB, with their rivals all ...

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2x World Series Champion Yankees Must Consider Acquiring After Brewers Sweep

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On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin) for the third game of their series.For the second straight game, the Yankees blew a 2-0 lead.They ended up getting swept by the Brewers.Erik Boland of Newsday Sports wrote: “Brian Turang hits a two-out bottom-of-the-ninth walkoff HR off David Bednar to dead […] The post 2x World Series Champion Yankees Must Consider Acquiring After Brewers Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds broadcaster John Sadak calls out team’s ’embarrassing’ performance

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It’s not a fun time being a Cincinnati Reds fan. It’s even less fun being a Cincinnati Reds announcer. Just ask play-by-play man John Sadak. After a fantastic start to the season, the Redlegs are in the midst of an eight-game losing streak to pull them back to 20-19 on the season. Unfortunately in an…

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