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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of struggles this year. Aaron Nola has not been immune to joining in on the disappointing effort so far this year. Nola took to the mound Monday and pitched a gem. It was the best start of the year for Nola, who went six innings, scattering five […] The post Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury

The Kansas City Royals are preparing for the second contest of a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Kansas City earned an impressive 6-2 win against the Guardians on Monday to begin the series. At 16-19, the Royals are now just 1.5 games behind the 18-18 Guardians and Detroit Tigers for first […] The post Royals announce new starter vs. Guardians amid Noah Cameron injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker said about winning in contentious return to Houston

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up another win on Monday, by defeating the Houston Astros 8-3. It was a return of sorts for Dodgers slugger Kyle Tucker, who used to play for Houston. After hearing boos from Houston fans, Tucker addressed his team’s hitting postgame. “We had a lot of good at-bats today and got […] The post What Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker said about winning in contentious return to Houston appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’s No. 1 prospect drowned in mystery ‘concoction’ after finally getting 1st win

The Boston Red Sox have continued to struggle this year. The Sox have sustained multiple injuries to their pitching staff, including to Ranger Surarez, Garrett Crochet, Kutter Crawford, and Sonny Gray. The injuries to many major parts of the rotation have opened the door for the Red Sox’s top prospect to make some starts at […] The post Red Sox’s No. 1 prospect drowned in mystery ‘concoction’ after finally getting 1st win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Conforto’s 1st HR is walk-off to extend Cubs’ winning streak not seen since 2008

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 5-4 on Tuesday night. Veteran Michael Conforto came through with a clutch walk-off home run to give Chicago the win. The Cubs and Reds played a competitive game, but Conforto stole the show with his first home run of the 2026 season. The […] The post Michael Conforto’s 1st HR is walk-off to extend Cubs’ winning streak not seen since 2008 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in their second game of a three-game set. Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the game, but for the second straight start, Ohtani will not hit for the Dodgers. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is addressing why Ohtani, who was […] The post Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Rob Thomson firing

The Philadelphia Phillies have dealt with a good amount of turbulence during the 2026 season. Philadelphia fired manager Rob Thomson, following a bad start. Phillies star Bryce Harper is speaking out about Thomson’s firing. “I think we were all just waiting for that ball to drop, waiting for something to happen,” Harper said, per MLB.com, […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper says quiet part out loud about Rob Thomson firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins gives veteran pitcher the boot 2 days after getting wrecked by Phillies

The Miami Marlins just lost three of the last four games to the Philadelphia Phillies. On Sunday, it was a disastrous performance from Chris Paddack, giving up seven runs in just 2 and 2/3 innings of work. Now, the Marlins have made a move regarding the veteran pitcher, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. […] The post Marlins gives veteran pitcher the boot 2 days after getting wrecked by Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Insider names Mets, Red Sox pitchers as possible Tigers trade targets

The Detroit Tigers got some terrible news on Monday when it was announced that starting pitcher Tarik Skubal would have to miss at least a few months of the season. Skubal is dealing with an elbow injury that will keep him out. A Major League Baseball insider is dropping some names that the Tigers may […] The post MLB rumors: Insider names Mets, Red Sox pitchers as possible Tigers trade targets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers sign veteran who just ditched Yankees

The Detroit Tigers have added some infield depth, signing veteran Paul DeJong to a minor league contract just days after the 32-year-old opted out of his deal with the New York Yankees, per Jon Heyman. It’s a low-risk, high-upside move for a Tigers club that has emerged as one of the surprise contenders in the […] The post Tigers sign veteran who just ditched Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boston Red Sox Prospect Payton Tolle Has Honest Take After First MLB Win

The Boston Red Sox have some good young pitchers coming up through their system. Two of the top arms are left-handers Payton Tolle and Connelly Early. There were some trade rumors over the winter with both players mentioned at times, and for good reason.Early dazzled late in the regular season in 2025 and was so […] The post Boston Red Sox Prospect Payton Tolle Has Honest Take After First MLB Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Yankees All-Star Infielder Signs With Tigers

A former New York Yankees infielder has signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers.After signing a minor-league deal with the Yankees and not making the Opening Day roster, Paul DeJong decided not to opt out and head to Triple-A. However, after a month in the minors, he triggered his opt-out clause, and the Yankees opted […] The post Former Yankees All-Star Infielder Signs With Tigers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Can MLB evade antitrust push into sports broadcasting?

Last month arrived the news that the Department of Justice is examining the NFL and MLB – and one might presume other sports leagues – for potential antitrust violations in how their  teams collectively sell and structure media deals.  This is the next logical step in the percolating frustration of many sports fans over their…

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