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Braves’ Drake Baldwin reaches wild 1957 Hank Aaron territory

Even when Drake Baldwin is not tearing the cover off the baseball, or registering any base-hits, he is finding ways to contribute to winning baseball. The 25-year-old catcher joined Atlanta Braves royalty in Thursday’s 17-2 drubbing of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite grounding into a fielder’s choice twice, Baldwin scored two runs and recorded an RBI. […] The post Braves’ Drake Baldwin reaches wild 1957 Hank Aaron territory appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Sean Murphy takes key step in injury recovery

The Atlanta Braves have quite an embarrassment of riches at the catcher position that even without Sean Murphy, they have managed to hold down the fort thanks to Drake Baldwin’s presence. Baldwin’s emergence as the Braves’ undisputed primary catcher has eased the pressure off Murphy to return from a right hip injury, which he needed […] The post Braves’ Sean Murphy takes key step in injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Old Carter Jensen video about setting alarms resurfaces after he overslept

  On Thursday, the Kansas City Royals lost to the Minnesota Twins 5-1. Before the game, catcher Carter Jensen was scratched after oversleeping—something he admitted to, per Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star. “I didn’t wake up to my alarm. Slept through it. Don’t really have an excuse — nor should I. It sucks. […] The post Old Carter Jensen video about setting alarms resurfaces after he overslept appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare

Some drama ensued for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after top prospect Carter Jensen, who was slated to start against the Minnesota Twins at home, overslept and proceeded to arrive late at Kauffman Stadium prior to their 5-1 loss. The Royals then deemed that Jensen wouldn’t be able to get ready on time, decided […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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6 MLB Players That Played For At Least A Dozen Different Franchises

Up through the mid-1970s, the MLB operated without free agency. A player was bound to a team so long as they renewed his contract. The only way to swap squads was to be traded or released. As a result, many of the top stars remained with their franchises for lengthy periods of time. For some, […] The post 6 MLB Players That Played For At Least A Dozen Different Franchises appeared first on BroBible.

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Mariners’ JP Crawford set to return from injury for Angels series

The Seattle Mariners on Thursday reinstated shortstop JP Crawford from the 10-day injured list. Crawford, 31, had been out of action with right shoulder inflammation that originated during spring training, limiting him to just seven games and 18 at-bats in camp. He also received a cortisone shot before opening the season on the injured list […] The post Mariners’ JP Crawford set to return from injury for Angels series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers makes eye-opening uniform move that will catch fans’ attention

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently 4-2. Not exactly the dominant start some would expect from them, but with no real concerns. They are looking to win a third consecutive World Series title. In the meantime, Los Angeles is making one notable change to their uniforms. As part of their road uniforms, the Dodgers will […] The post Dodgers makes eye-opening uniform move that will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jon Heyman refutes Mike Francesa’s ‘bogus’ Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor rift rumor over Trump

Brandon Nimmo plays for the Texas Rangers now, but last season, there were persistent rumors about a rift between him and New York Mets teammate Francisco Lindor. It might be a moot point now, but the New York Post’s Jon Heyman wanted to make it clear those reports were “bogus.” “An alleged Brandon Nimmo-Francisco Lindor…

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Yankees’ Home Opener Begins Tomorrow After Impressive Road Trip

The Yankees get ready for their 2026 home opener tomorrow at Yankee Stadium against the Miami Marlins after completing their first road trip of the year, in which through six games between San Francisco and Seattle they finished with an impressive 5-1 record. The Yankees swept the Giants in San Francisco in the Opening Day series […] The post Yankees’ Home Opener Begins Tomorrow After Impressive Road Trip appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner just got paid. Is Ian Happ next?

As of late, the Chicago Cubs have been locking in key talent for the long haul. Among them are CF Pete Crow-Armstrong and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Crow-Armstrong agreed to a six-year, $115 million extension. Meanwhile, Hoerner signed a six-year deal of his own worth $141 million on Opening Day. Now that’s over, many are […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong, Nico Hoerner just got paid. Is Ian Happ next? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes makes charitable pledge per strikeout in 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gaining attention beyond the field as Paul Skenes expands his charitable efforts entering the 2026 season. With the Pirates ace increasing his strikeout-based pledge, the Gary Sinise Foundation will once again benefit from every strikeout he records. The club continues to build around the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year, who […] The post Pirates ace Paul Skenes makes charitable pledge per strikeout in 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Roster Move Before Orioles Game

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open up a series with the Baltimore Orioles (at home).The Pirates most recently beat the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 8-3.They are 3-3 in their first six games of the season.Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Roster MoveBefore their game against Baltimore, the Pirates announced that they had made a roster […] The post Pittsburgh Pirates Announce Roster Move Before Orioles Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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