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Former GM Names the Position Red Sox Must Upgrade to Make Playoffs

The Boston Red Sox have one of the best starting-pitching rotations in baseball. They have Gold Glovers at nearly every outfield position. Their manager is a multi-time World Series champion. Yet, Boston’s offense is holding it back, and former MLB general manager and columnist for The Athletic Jim Bowden discussed by the Sox need an […] The post Former GM Names the Position Red Sox Must Upgrade to Make Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury

The New York Yankees and Athletics are finishing off a 3-game series in the Bronx before moving on to a new series starting on Friday night. The Yankees took Game 1 on Tuesday while the A’s took the middle game on Wednesday night. The winner of this contest will take the series. If the A’s […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker exits Yankees game with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why insider is confident Rangers can be a ‘playoff contender’

The Texas Rangers are drawing national attention as a potential playoff contender after climbing to first place in the AL West with a 7–5 record and a recent three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners. Fueled by the early impact of manager Skip Schumaker and an offense with significant upside, the team’s strong start signals a […] The post Why insider is confident Rangers can be a ‘playoff contender’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers release pitcher early in 2026 season

Undoubtedly, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a loaded pitching staff. Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Blake Snell, to name a few. Unfortunately, right-hander Nick Nastrini isn’t going to be a part of it. On Thursday, the organization announced that Nastrini was being released after one start in the minors, per Leo Morgenstern of […] The post Dodgers release pitcher early in 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball New Pitches: Which Pitchers Added Nasty Stuff & What It Means for Fantasy

Gilbert has added a changeup that brings his total arsenal to six different pitches in terms of the looks he can present to different hitters. His vision for the pitch is to use it in conjunction with his splitter against left-handed hitters. Here is a look at their heat maps and Gilbert’s table. ...

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Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future. That’s not to say results don’t matter. Instead, Colorado will be intently evaluating each player who gets an opportunity on their roster. […] The post Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

There were incredibly low expectations for the Los Angeles Angels. So far, that has mostly proved true, as the Halos are 6-7 after 13 games. But they have been in the baseball news twice over the last week. First, Jo Adell stole three home runs in a game. Then, Jorge Soler instigated a large brawl […] The post Angels’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026 Rankings Redo, Early April Edition

Welcome to our monthly rankings. It has only been a week or so into the season, but a lot has changed already. We are witnessing some rookies having historic starts. We are watching some guys that we thought were locks to be studs getting off to slow starts. We are seeing players we didn’t expect ...

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Nico Hoerner’s hilarious take on hitting home run vs. Rays

It’s been a rough go at the outset for the Chicago Cubs. They are currently 6-6 and dealing with a lagging offense and a lack of depth on the mound, and as a result are in last place in the NL Central. Not only that, but they got a jam-packed schedule against the best of […] The post Nico Hoerner’s hilarious take on hitting home run vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season

It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for Ryan McMahon, as the New York Yankees’ third baseman has only recorded two hits out of 26 at-bats. While New York is winning games (8-3 to begin the campaign), McMahon is seemingly focused on breaking his slump. The 31-year-old infielder admitted he is not happy […] The post Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’

The Texas Rangers completed a statement series sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but a highlight-reel defensive play ultimately stole the spotlight. Despite Texas’ dominance, a dramatic home run robbery involving Josh Smith became one of the most talked-about moments of the game. The former LSU Tigers standout nearly gave the Rangers an early lead in […] The post The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rob Manfred interested in changing WBC schedule

Fresh off the most successful World Baseball Classic ever, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is interested in fixing something that isn’t broken. Manfred joined The Dan Patrick Show Wednesday morning to discuss the start of the 2026 regular season. And during the interview, Patrick asked about the success of the WBC, questioning whether it’s an event…

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Fans don’t need to panic over Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. decision vs. Athletics

The New York Yankees are finishing a three-game series with the Athletics. As the series wraps up, the team has released the lineup. After Aaron Boone made his decision, he also told Yankees fans not to worry about Jazz Chisholm Jr. not being in the lineup, according to Yankees’ beat writer Gary Phillips. “Some #Yankees […] The post Fans don’t need to panic over Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. decision vs. Athletics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery

The New York Yankees are patiently waiting for the return of ace Gerrit Cole. Now, manager Aaron Boone has revealed exactly where Cole stands in his injury rehab process. He is now set to face hitters at Single-A Hudson Valley on Sunday, via Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. From there, Boone and […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals Gerrit Cole’s next step in injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dusty Baker shunned Astros’ wishes about secret feeding homeless ritual after games

When Dusty Baker managed the Houston Astros, the legendary baseball skipper was secretly involved in feeding homeless persons after games. Baker would take leftover food from the team clubhouse and give it to Houston’s unhoused population, per USA Today. The Astros tried to stop Baker from doing that, due to liability concerns. “Baker, who said […] The post Dusty Baker shunned Astros’ wishes about secret feeding homeless ritual after games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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