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Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing sparks more backlash with a controversial slide

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Dalton Rushing is speedrunning his villain arc. The Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Rushing sparked more criticism during Thursday’s game against the rival San Francisco Giants. In the top of the sixth inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif., Rushing was hit in the ribs by a pitch from Giants starter Logan Webb. Whether or … The post Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing sparks more backlash with a controversial slide appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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MLB The Show 26 Is Free for a Limited Time — Here’s How to Download and Play

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MLB The Show 26 has been making waves since its launch, and if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump in, this is it. Multiple limited-time trials are now live across platforms, giving players a chance to experience the full game without committing upfront. Whether you’re looking to test ...

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2026 Topps Heritage Baseball: Why the Classic 1977 Design Revival Is Back in Style

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Collectors reacted fast when the 2026 Topps Heritage Baseball dropped on March 18. The set revives the clean 1977 Topps look and delivers strong early pulls that keep boxes exciting. Hobby boxes cost around 110 to 165 dollars and give one autograph or relic per box. The classic design feels fresh ...

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Red Sox without Roman Anthony for highly-anticipated Cam Schlittler rematch

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The Boston Red Sox’s worst-case scenario amid their struggles played out this week, with their rival, the New York Yankees, taking the first two games of the series. It hasn’t been a great year for Boston, but getting swept at Fenway Park would be a tough fate to come back from on Thursday night. Thanks […] The post Red Sox without Roman Anthony for highly-anticipated Cam Schlittler rematch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ JR Ritchie bounces back from James Wood homer, makes Atlanta history in debut

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It hasn’t been great news for the Atlanta Braves’ pitching staff this year, but manager Walt Weiss seems to be navigating the injuries well. And things got easier for Weiss, as JR Ritchie bounced back from a James Wood homer, making Braves’ history in his debut. Ritchie had things under control, according to a post on […] The post Braves’ JR Ritchie bounces back from James Wood homer, makes Atlanta history in debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor will be out ‘for a while’ with calf strain

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New York Mets star Francisco Lindor was placed on the injured list on Thursday after suffering a calf strain during the team’s 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Lindor will be out “for a while” with the calf injury, Joe Pantorno of amny.com reports. Juan Soto returned […] The post Mets’ Francisco Lindor will be out ‘for a while’ with calf strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Buck Showalter would inspire Mets on heels of 12-game losing streak

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As the New York Mets snapped their 12-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night, the team is still looking to overcome a rough start to the season. Now, with the Mets dealing with an injury to star Francisco Lindor, especially after dealing with Juan Soto’s issues, former manager […] The post How Buck Showalter would inspire Mets on heels of 12-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Posts Instagram Story After Red Sox Game

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On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees played the Boston Red Sox for the second game of their series at Fenway Park.The Yankees won by a score of 4-1.Aaron Judge finished with two hits, two walks and one stolen base.Aaron Judge Posts Instagram Story After GameAfter the game, Judge made two posts to his Instagram […] The post New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Posts Instagram Story After Red Sox Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore

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When you look at the payday for Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, it’s no surprise the predictions are bold in 2026. And Griffin took it one step further, putting himself on a wild Mount Rushmore, according to a post on X by Talkin’ Baseball. “Konnor Griffin’s Mount Rushmore of shortstops he watched: Derek Jeter Bobby […] The post Pirates’ Konnor Griffin already has himself on a wild Mount Rushmore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career

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The Atlanta Braves called up No. 2 prospect JR Ritchie, and the starting pitcher made his first-ever MLB start on Thursday against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. However, Ritchie’s first pitch is one to forget as James Wood slugged a home run to right field before fans could even settle into … The post Braves pitcher gives up home run on first pitch of his MLB career appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson walks-off Brewers to cap wild rubber match

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The Detroit Tigers earned a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, as Spencer Torkelson came through with a clutch walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning. WALK-OFF BLAST SPENCER TORKELSON! pic.twitter.com/HD7TPLnhzt — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) April 23, 2026 Thursday’s contest was exciting and competitive. Tarik Skubal exited in the seventh […] The post Tigers’ Spencer Torkelson walks-off Brewers to cap wild rubber match appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JR Ritchie Makes Atlanta Braves History in Team Debut During Nationals Game

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Atlanta Braves top prospect JR Ritchis has finally made his way to Major League Baseball after excelling at the Triple-A level. The Braves defeated the Washington Nationals on Thursday to win three of four in the four-game series, and improved to 18-8. After a horrid start last season, the Braves’ awesome start to 2026 is […] The post JR Ritchie Makes Atlanta Braves History in Team Debut During Nationals Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Jonathan Papelbon chimes in amid Red Sox’s dreadful series vs. Yankees

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The New York Yankees currently lead their series with the Boston Red Sox 2-0. Boston’s home field advantage at Fenway Park has not made much of a difference in the series, as the Yankees have earned 4-0 and 4-1 wins so far. The Red Sox could bounce back in Thursday night’s contest, but the series […] The post Jonathan Papelbon chimes in amid Red Sox’s dreadful series vs. Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers drop slumping Kyle Tucker down in batting order: ‘Just not comfortable’

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SAN FRANCISCO –– Four weeks into the season, Kyle Tucker still seems to be “just not comfortable” in his debut Dodgers season, manager Dave Roberts said Thursday. So, in his first significant lineup shuffle of the season, Roberts decided to change things up, flipping Tucker with Freddie Freeman in the Nos. 2 and 4 spots...

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Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers’ lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump

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Kyle Tucker, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ prized free agent signing, has not gotten off to a strong start to begin the 2026 MLB season. As of April 23, Tucker is batting just .233 with three home runs and 13 RBIs, and much more is to be expected after the Dodgers gave him a whopping four-year, … The post Dave Roberts reveals Dodgers’ lineup plan amid Kyle Tucker slump appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tigers star Tarik Skubal’s frustrated moment vs. Brewers draws ‘competitive’ truth bomb

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Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal was in the middle of another strong effort on the mound in the seventh inning of Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers. A Blake Perkins’ two-run double in the seventh led to the game being tied at 3-3. The hit also ended Skubal’s day on the mound. Skubal displayed […] The post Tigers star Tarik Skubal’s frustrated moment vs. Brewers draws ‘competitive’ truth bomb appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox rumors: What gives Alex Cora ‘security’ over other struggling managers

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The Boston Red Sox have gotten out to a brutal 9-15 start to their 2026 campaign. Many would assume manager Alex Cora would be on the hot seat. Of course, the Red Sox are closely monitoring the situation. But based on his contract and past success, Cora’s seat is cooler than other managers around the […] The post Red Sox rumors: What gives Alex Cora ‘security’ over other struggling managers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell shares crucial update after injury rehab start

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have played well for the most part this season despite losing back-to-back games to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday and Wednesday. While some players are struggling, Los Angeles looks like a World Series contender overall once again. They could be getting more help fairly soon, as Blake Snell recently started […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell shares crucial update after injury rehab start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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