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Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye

The Baltimore Orioles are in action this afternoon against the visiting Athletics, and some team history was made in the process. Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, who is playing in his first year with the organization after being acquired via trade from the Los Angeles Angels, was walked for the 40th time this season. In fact, […] The post Orioles’ Taylor Ward makes franchise history thanks to his uniquely patient eye appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ $350 Million Disaster Gets Brutally Called Out on Air

The New York Mets’ offense has stalled in the first month of the season. In all of MLB, Queens ranks 29th in hits, 26th in doubles, 29th in batting average, and dead last in OPS. The Mets don’t get on base, they don’t get chippy base hits, and they can’t slug. All of this dreadful production […] The post Mets’ $350 Million Disaster Gets Brutally Called Out on Air appeared first on HEAVY.

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Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge engage in epic home run battle in separate Sunday matinees

Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber are two of the top home run hitters in Major League Baseball today, and on Sunday afternoon, they gave the fans in attendance at their respective games a firsthand demonstration of the raw power that they possess at the plate. Schwarber, who entered this afternoon’s matchup against the visiting Colorado […] The post Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge engage in epic home run battle in separate Sunday matinees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ flurry of roster moves include moving Edwin Diaz to 60-day IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still trying to fine-tune a roster that hasn’t hit its stride yet, despite leading the National League West. Their season took its first hit early in the year when Edwin Diaz suffered an elbow injury, and the Dodgers moved him to the 60-day injured list on Sunday. In other roster […] The post Dodgers’ flurry of roster moves include moving Edwin Diaz to 60-day IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans

The Pittsburgh Pirates already have plenty of potent arms in their rotation such as Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. When Jared Jones makes his return, the Pirates’ pitching rotation will only get scarier. That return could come sooner than expected if all goes to plan. General manager confirmed Jones will […] The post Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Would Astros consider Juan Soto-like trade package for Yordan Alvarez?

Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez is quickly becoming one of the most valuable players in the sport. A hot surge in 2026 with a poor Astros team is starting to form a lot of trade rumors for the left-handed slugger. Could the Astros actually trade him? Bob Nightengale gives his opinion on what a trade package […] The post MLB rumors: Would Astros consider Juan Soto-like trade package for Yordan Alvarez? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Judge’s admission proves that Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is real deal

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has broken onto the scene with a fastball that hits triple digits more often than not. Even back-to-back AL MVP Aaron Judge has been blown away by the right-hander’s signature pitch. Judge had the opportunity to face off against Misiorowski on Friday. As soon as he saw his fastball, he […] The post Aaron Judge’s admission proves that Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski is real deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper shakes off migraine scare by going back-to-back with Kyle Schwarber

In Saturday’s 9-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was forced to leave the game due to feeling symptoms of a migraine. It can be almost impossible to play a professional sport with a migraine, especially in baseball, with the focus and concentration needed at all times. The good news […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper shakes off migraine scare by going back-to-back with Kyle Schwarber appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort

The San Francisco Giants are mired in a difficult season, under first-year manager Tony Vitello. Vitello’s Giants got booed at home on Saturday night, during a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vitello is opening up about hearing the fans boo the team. “What would you do? They paid for their ticket. They chose this […] The post Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler owned Brewers despite taking 108.5 mph liner off leg

As the New York Yankees faced the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, starting pitcher Cam Schlittler was hit on the leg by a 108.5 MPH comebacker. Yet, he still put up a dominant performance on the mound. The Yankees came up short in extra innings, 4-3. But Schlittler threw six innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two […] The post How Yankees’ Cam Schlittler owned Brewers despite taking 108.5 mph liner off leg appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants demote disastrous closer as losses pile up

The San Francisco Giants reshuffled their bullpen on Sunday, sending former closer Ryan Walker to Triple-A Sacramento after another difficult outing in Saturday night’s 13-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The move comes as San Francisco continue searching for stability amid a month-plus stretch of inconsistency. Walker, who had taken over the closer role two […] The post Giants demote disastrous closer as losses pile up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels sign former 1st-round pitcher with WBC experience

The Los Angeles Angels signed left-handed pitcher Rob Kaminsky Sunday to a minor league deal, adding a former first-round pick with Major League Baseball and World Baseball Classic experience. Kaminsky, 31, was selected 28th overall in the 2013 MLB Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals after being ranked the No. 21 prospect by Baseball America. […] The post Angels sign former 1st-round pitcher with WBC experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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