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Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them

The Miami Marlins surged behind starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara in a dominant performance that showcased both excellence and emotion. In their matchup vs. the Chicago White Sox, the ace delivered a complete-game effort that reaffirmed his place among baseball’s elite. Alcantara led Miami to a 10-0 victory on Wednesday at loanDepot park, throwing a complete-game […] The post Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara loves Miami fans, even if he can’t see them appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Rookie Debuts: DeLauter, McGonigle, Wetherholt – Who Delivered?

The 2026 fantasy baseball season is not even a week old and – despite the accusations of early overreaction – it might be The Year of the Rookie.Chase DeLauter, Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and others have captured the attention of their hometown teams. The rookie class is delivering early ...

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New York Yankees leave MLB fans divided with controversial new ‘chicken ice cream’ menu item – ‘buying five buckets’

THE New York Yankees have received mixed reviews with their unusual new chicken ice cream menu item for the 2026 season. Yankees fans can purchase a stunning new dessert option…

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Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation

Going into the 2026 season, one question surrounding the Houston Astros is whether or not they replaced left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The writing was on the wall as last season was coming to an end that his tenure in Houston was over. That ended up being the case over the offseason, but it took him […] The post Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Ranking 2026 MLB local broadcast accessibility from worst to best

A common complaint among Major League Baseball fans this season is that watching their favorite team has become much harder. With MLB’s new agreements with NBC Sports and Netflix this season, there are now exclusive baseball games on three different streaming services (Peacock, Apple TV+, and Netflix), along with three different cable channels (ESPN, FS1, and…

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New York Yankees Named Top Trade Fit for Cy Young Winner

The New York Yankees have had a hot start to the 2026 season. At the time of this writing, the Yankees are sporting a 4-1 record and are at the top of the American League East standings. This is not particularly surprising, as the Yankees entered this campaign with one of the strongest-looking rosters on […] The post New York Yankees Named Top Trade Fit for Cy Young Winner appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge On Verge Of MLB History Against Mariners

On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees will continue their series against the Mariners (in Seattle).The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Mariners (on Monday).New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Can Make MLB HistoryDuring Tuesday’s game, Aaron Judge will have a chance to make MLB history.He comes into the day with 370 […] The post New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge On Verge Of MLB History Against Mariners appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Joey Wiemer Just Did Something MLB Hasn’t Seen Since 2002

The first week of a Major League Baseball season rarely produces anything that feels historic. There are too many small samples, too many early overreactions, too much noise.And then there’s what Joey Wiemer just did.The Washington Nationals outfielder opened the 2026 season by reaching base safely in his first 10 plate appearances, tying a record […] The post Joey Wiemer Just Did Something MLB Hasn’t Seen Since 2002 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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What made White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas’ big night vs. Marlins extra special

The Chicago White Sox secured their first win of the 2026 season, moving to 1-3 as Miguel Vargas powered a decisive victory over the Miami Marlins. His standout performance carried added meaning, as it came during a return to Miami, blending production with personal significance in a milestone moment for both player and team, while […] The post What made White Sox first baseman Miguel Vargas’ big night vs. Marlins extra special appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago White Sox to open up the 2026 MLB season. However, Chicago has arguably the most intriguing rookie of the campaign in Munetaka Murakami, who hit a home run in each of those three games. After there was concern this offseason over how his bat would translate from the Nippon […] The post Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books

The 2026 MLB season is underway, and the Opening Day fireworks were electric. From walk-off homers to electric team debuts, there was great baseball all weekend long. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the remaining undefeated teams in the MLB Power Rankings. Where do both teams, and the other undefeated squads, […] The post 2026 ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 6: Wild opening weekend in the books appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins’ Owen Caissie breaks down heroic walk-off homer to sweep Rockies

For as much as the Miami Marlins have been one of the cheapest teams in MLB (they are ranked dead-last in MLB at present in player payroll), they aren’t too far away from contending for a playoff spot in the NL. Last season, they finished with a 79-83 record, and in 2026, they’ve begun the […] The post Marlins’ Owen Caissie breaks down heroic walk-off homer to sweep Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball: Closer Confidential – Updating Bullpen Confidence Grades

It’s only been four days, but we saw some pretty impressive — and impressively scary — situations in MLB bullpens already. In fantasy baseball, every save can be vital, since a limited number of players can be counted on to provide them. Closer Confidential is our regular series in which I ...

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Fantasy Baseball Week in Review Week 1: Small Sample Size, Who Cares?

After just four calendar days, you have neither won or lost your fantasy baseball leagues. But we did learn some things that could be helpful the rest of the year, we saw some things I would not put much stock in, and we are all fascinated by the ABS system and wondering what impact it will have. ...

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TRADE: Toronto Blue Jays Deal Young Infielder to NL Team

The 2026 season may just be getting underway, but the Toronto Blue Jays have already made a trade.According to Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, the Blue Jays have traded infielder Leo Jimenez to the Miami Marlins. Francys Romero then reported that the Marlins sent Dub Gleed and $250,000 in international bonus pool money to the Blue Jays […] The post TRADE: Toronto Blue Jays Deal Young Infielder to NL Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Marlins’ Owen Caissie hammers walk-off homer to complete sweep of Rockies

While the Miami Marlins are always talked about for their spending habits, or lack thereof, the 2026 season for the team has started with a bang, especially with Sunday’s 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Though the Marlins are missing Kyle Stowers to injury, losing offensive firepower, Sunday saw Owen Caissie’s power on display with […] The post Marlins’ Owen Caissie hammers walk-off homer to complete sweep of Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Xavier Scruggs no longer with ESPN

Xavier Scruggs is out at ESPN. The baseball analyst and former Cardinals and Marlins first baseman announced the news on social media this week, five years after the network gave him his first shot in broadcasting during the pandemic. “I was let go by ESPN recently, and it hurt more than I thought it would,” Read more... The post Xavier Scruggs no longer with ESPN appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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