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Phillies rumors: Why Alex Cora shut down offer to be Rob Thomson’s replacement

The Boston Red Sox recently fired manager Alex Cora. Cora was linked to the Philadelphia Phillies’ head coaching job immediately after his firing despite the fact that Rob Thomson was still managing in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, the Phillies fired Thomson which led many to wonder if Cora was coming to Philadelphia. Don Mattingly was named […] The post Phillies rumors: Why Alex Cora shut down offer to be Rob Thomson’s replacement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees Make Surprise Roster Move as Slugger Hits IL

The New York Yankees are making another roster move following an injury update to Giancarlo Stanton. New York’s typical designated hitter recently picked up a calf strain while running the bases on April 24. The club initially gave Stanton a couple of days off in an attempt to ease the issue. Nevertheless, manager Aaron Boone […] The post Yankees Make Surprise Roster Move as Slugger Hits IL appeared first on HEAVY.

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16-Year-Old Japanese Baseball Prospect Haruki Komoda Is Already Being Compared To Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime talent with the ability to rake and hit bombs at the plate and the arm to dice up Major League Baseball hitters on the mound. Baseball fans, at least those that are alive today, have never seen anything like him. Naturally, everyone in baseball is scouring the world looking for […] The post 16-Year-Old Japanese Baseball Prospect Haruki Komoda Is Already Being Compared To Shohei Ohtani appeared first on BroBible.

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How Don Mattingly’s elevation to interim Phillies manager makes MLB history

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday. Former Major League Baseball star Don Mattingly is now the interim manager. His promotion makes MLB history, in a very unique way. “So, just like that, we have the first father/son GM/manager in MLB history with Preston Mattingly as the Phillies GM and his dad, Don […] The post How Don Mattingly’s elevation to interim Phillies manager makes MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers Defend Decision to Remove Shohei Ohtani From Lineup

For the second time this season, two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not be in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as a hitter, instead only pitching on Tuesday, April 28, against the Miami Marlins.Manager Dave Roberts told reporters, including Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, that Ohtani pitching on five days’ rest led to the […] The post Dodgers Defend Decision to Remove Shohei Ohtani From Lineup appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why The Umpire That Ended Mason Miller’s Scoreless Streak On Debatable Fair Ball Was Right

Mason Miller made San Diego history with a scoreless streak that lasted nearly 35 innings. He will not go down in the MLB record book. The pitcher was stripped of the opportunity following a controversial fair ball ruling. He responded with disagreement after the Padres win. Was the right call made? That’s up for debate. […] The post Why The Umpire That Ended Mason Miller’s Scoreless Streak On Debatable Fair Ball Was Right appeared first on BroBible.

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Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start

The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly fired manager Rob Thomson following the team’s 9-19 start to the 2026 MLB season, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. Don Mattingly is set to be the interim manager. The Phillies had high expectations entering the season but their performance has been lackluster. Thomson is the second manager in MLB […] The post Rob Thomson fired, Don Mattingly named Phillies’ interim manager after disastrous 9-19 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Cora sends final farewell to Red Sox fans after controversial firing

Alex Cora has been the subject of much talk in the sports world in recent days, after the Boston Red Sox recently fired him. Cora is sending a final farewell message to Boston fans, after he and several of his coaches were let go. “Boston, we will miss you. Gracias for making us part of […] The post Alex Cora sends final farewell to Red Sox fans after controversial firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker’s initial reaction to game-winning hit is too perfect

The Los Angeles Dodgers have now won three in a row. After a dominating performance by Justin Wrobleski against the Chicago Cubs, the Dodgers opened a three-game series with the Miami Marlins on Monday. In the first game of the series on Monday, the Dodgers came back in the bottom of the ninth, capped by […] The post Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker’s initial reaction to game-winning hit is too perfect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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