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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason. But it was not meant to be, as the lineup totaled just four hits and wasted […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds

Part of the reason the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since 2014 is because they haven’t had enough quality pitching. Jose Soriano is doing everything in his power to change that narrative. In a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and three […] The post Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment

Mike Trout’s comically bad luck almost struck again on Sunday. The Los Angeles Angels star Trout had a very scary moment during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. In the second inning at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, Trout was standing at third base with teammate Jorge Soler up to bat. Soler launched … The post Mike Trout gets struck by a foul ball in frightening moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing

The Los Angeles Dodgers splurged $89 million to land Edwin Diaz in December. Diaz’s signing made MLB history in the process. But LA and manager Dave Roberts have seen the right-handed pitcher struggle early in 2026. Including witnessing Diaz’s troubling velocity dip on his pitch. Diaz threw heat that topped 97 miles per hour throughout […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder

The New York Yankees are quickly becoming a comedy of errors this season. Yankees first baseman Ben Rice cost the team with a blunder during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. In the fourth inning at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., Rice was called out on strikes by home plater umpire Dan Bellino … The post Ben Rice costs the Yankees with an ABS blunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

The Tampa Bay Rays know competing in the AL East is no easy task. Each offseason the franchise scours the open market to see if they can find any underrated talent. The Rays have been no strangers to trades either as they try to maximize their roster. In July of 2025, they made a crucial […] The post Rays’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep

The New York Mets had such high expectations heading into the 2026 season. New York made several moves during the offseason, showing off their large payroll and their hunger to reach a World Series. Things aren’t turning out so well, so far. New York is under .500 on the season after getting swept by the […] The post Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers ‘treading lightly’ with Edwin Díaz as he works to regain velocity

For a sport that obsesses over mountains of data, and analyzes players on the most minuscule of scales, baseball can still be full of mysterious performance issues and physiological disconnects. The one facing the Dodgers right now: What to make of Edwin Díaz’s decreased fastball velocity early this season? Coming off his blockbuster $69 million...

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Blake Snell on NSFW Twitch stream criticism: ‘I should watch my language, but… it was pretty true’

As two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell gets closer to returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, frustrations over his injured left shoulder led to some salty language directed at a fan during a recent Twitch stream. The oft-outspoken Snell was recently doing a livestream while playing MLB The Show 26 when a commentator said…

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Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76

Former MLB player and manager Phil Garner has died at 76. Garner died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement. He “passed away peacefully” while surrounded by family. The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Garner spent the most memorable portion of his playing career, paid tribute to the former second baseman with … The post Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Cardinals’ Jordan Walker already surpasses 2025 home run total with 432-foot moon shot

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has been on a tear to begin his 2026 campaign. That hot streak continued into Sunday’s matchup against the Boston Red Sox. With his team trailing 1-0, Walker smashed a 432-foot home run over the left center field wall. It marked his seventh of the season, which leads all […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker already surpasses 2025 home run total with 432-foot moon shot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL

Craig Counsell knows how he manages the bullpen will play a crucial role in any success the Chicago Cubs find. But now, he’s down a pair of potent options. Hunter Harvey has been placed on the injured list with triceps inflammation, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Counsell acknowledged that Harvey’s recovery from the injury wasn’t […] The post Cubs’ Craig Counsell gets brutally honest on sending another key reliever to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential: Week 2 Bullpen Updates (4/6-4/12)

On Wednesday the following household names recorded saves: Zach Agnos, Cole Winn, Rico Garcia, Matt Festa, Michael Petersen, Joel Kuhnel, Kody Funderburk. And some guy named Jeff Hoffman got one too. Deep breath. Okay, let’s get to work. After a busy week, we are seeing volatility in bullpens ...

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