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Did You Know The ‘High Five’ Was Invented In The 1970s? The MLB Origin Story Will Blow Your Mind

The handshake is believed to date back to the 9th century B.C. as historians have ancient art depicting Assyrian and Babylonian kings ‘shaking hands’ to seal alliances. To many, the ‘high five‘ feels just as ancient. It is universal celebratory act where people slap hands in jubilation. Alas, that is not the case at all. […] The post Did You Know The ‘High Five’ Was Invented In The 1970s? The MLB Origin Story Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on BroBible.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals rare Shohei Ohtani plan for Marlins start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been coasting right along so far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 20-9 after a recent home win over the Miami Marlins. Up next for the Dodgers is another home game against the Marlins on Tuesday, in which Shohei Ohtani will be the team’s starting pitcher. Now, more […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals rare Shohei Ohtani plan for Marlins start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins Manager gets brutally honest on frustrating walk-off loss vs. Dodgers

The Miami Marlins left Dodger Stadium Monday night with a gut-punch 5-4 loss, and manager Clayton McCullough didn’t sugarcoat a thing when he faced the media afterward. McCullough was candid about the tough defeat, acknowledging that the Marlins had the game in hand before it slipped away, and that the only option now is to […] The post Marlins Manager gets brutally honest on frustrating walk-off loss vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts says what everybody’s thinking after Kyle Tucker gets his moment

The Los Angeles Dodgers got an exciting win on Monday over the Miami Marlins. Kyle Tucker walked it off for the Dodgers by hitting a two-run single in the ninth inning. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts loved seeing Tucker play the hero. “It was great. He needed it. He needed a win,” Roberts said, per MLB.com. […] The post Dave Roberts says what everybody’s thinking after Kyle Tucker gets his moment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers Slammed With Concerning Roki Sasaki Warning

When the Los Angeles Dodgers made the move to sign Japanese star pitcher Roki Saski, many felt that they were getting another superstar in the making.Unfortunately, through his first season and change with the Dodgers, Sasaki has looked anything but like a superstar.So far this season, Sasaki has made five starts. He has compiled a […] The post Dodgers Slammed With Concerning Roki Sasaki Warning appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers Defend Decision to Remove Shohei Ohtani From Lineup

For the second time this season, two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not be in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as a hitter, instead only pitching on Tuesday, April 28, against the Miami Marlins.Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, that Ohtani pitching on five days’ rest led to the […] The post Dodgers Defend Decision to Remove Shohei Ohtani From Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker’s initial reaction to game-winning hit is too perfect

The Los Angeles Dodgers have now won three in a row. After a dominating performance by Justin Wrobleski against the Chicago Cubs, the Dodgers opened a three-game series with the Miami Marlins on Monday. In the first game of the series on Monday, the Dodgers came back in the bottom of the ninth, capped by […] The post Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker’s initial reaction to game-winning hit is too perfect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Kettmann on what it was like to co-author Dusty Baker’s memoir ‘Crossroads’

Dusty Baker is a baseball lifer who has been around the game for so long that he is connected to many great players and unforgettable moments. Baker won a World Series as a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers and another as a manager for the Houston Astros before retiring in October 2023. He’s now ready…

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MLB Home Run Predictions Today: HR Prop Bets for Tuesday, April 28

It’s the "Tuesday Trot Tracker," and we’re circling the bases looking for bombs across this slate. The matchups are juicy, the arms are vulnerable, and it’s shaping up for a home run parade if you pick the right bats. We have Jonathan Aranda riding a power surge against a pitcher he’s already taken ...

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MLB legend Garret Anderson’s cause of death revealed after World Series champion ‘suddenly’ passes at 53

MLB legend Garret Anderson’s cause of death has been revealed. Anderson “suddenly” died earlier in April at the age of 53. World Series winner Anderson died on Monday, April 16….

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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani shares silly moment with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a memorable moment on and off the field during their matchup Monday night against the Miami Marlins. A lighthearted exchange involving Shohei Ohtani and Marlins manager Clayton McCullough added a personal touch to an already eventful night at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani set the tone early in the bottom of the […] The post Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani shares silly moment with Marlins manager Clayton McCullough appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Marlins Game

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will continue their series with the Miami Marlins (at home).The Dodgers are coming off a 5-4 win on Monday.Shohei Ohtani finished with three hits, one RBI and one strikeout in five at-bats.Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani DecisionOn Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.However, […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Marlins Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz reveals timetable after elbow surgery: ‘Best-case scenario’

Turns out, the loose bodies that Edwin Díaz had surgically removed from his elbow this week had been there a while. As in, since the very start of his professional career. Speaking to the media Monday for the first time since having an elbow procedure last week that will sideline him until the second half...

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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz opens up about elbow surgery recovery

The last thing the Los Angeles Dodgers expected when they signed their new closer, Edwin Diaz, was an injury so quickly into the season, but the right-hander went down with an elbow injury in the first month. Luckily for Diaz and the Dodgers, he expects to be ready after the All-Star break, which could’ve been […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz opens up about elbow surgery recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change

Before Dave Roberts came to the Los Angeles Dodgers organization and managed them to five World Series appearances and three rings, the Dodgers were led by a different guy.In his five season (2011-2015) tenure with the Dodgers, Don Mattingly compiled a 446-363 regular-season record and back-to-back-to-back National League West titles. Although having an 81.3% winning […] The post Dodgers Ex-Manager Named Top Candidate For Phillies Amid Possible Change appeared first on HEAVY.

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 10: Red Sox fire Alex Cora, Mets slide continues

The MLB Power Rankings are back after a tumultuous week in the majors, highlighted by the Boston Red Sox firing Alex Cora. At 11-17, Boston is in last place in the American League East with a murky future ahead. That took some of the heat off the New York Mets, who broke their losing streak […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 10: Red Sox fire Alex Cora, Mets slide continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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