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Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy, Umpire Nic Lentz Address Willson Contreras Ejection

In a flash, the Boston Red Sox jumped out to a lead against the Washington Nationals on Monday night, courtesy of a first-inning home run from Willson Contreras. Almost just as quickly, Contreras was ejected in the second inning, seemingly without saying a word.After the game, Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy attempted to explain […] The post Red Sox Manager Chad Tracy, Umpire Nic Lentz Address Willson Contreras Ejection appeared first on HEAVY.

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Brooke Fletcher gets surprise from dad in emotional moment after making White Sox history

CHSN reporter Brooke Fletcher became the first female game analyst in Chicago White Sox history when she filled in on the telecast for Steve Stone during a White Sox game against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Brooke is the daughter of former White Sox infielder Scott Fletcher, and on Saturday, she interviewed her father…

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Ernie Clement Reacts After Being Named AL All-Star Starter at 2B

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement reacted after he was named to be the American League’s starting 2B in the 2026 All-Star Game.By accumulating 3,232,932 fan votes for the All-Star Game, Clement earned an automatic spot on the AL All-Star team since he had the most votes of any player in the American League. […] The post Ernie Clement Reacts After Being Named AL All-Star Starter at 2B appeared first on HEAVY.

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Michael Kay: Mets GM David Stearns’ moves have amounted to ‘steaming sack of poop’

On Friday, the New York Mets fired manager Carlos Mendoza amid a disastrous 2026 season. While the Mets have indeed been pretty terrible under Mendoza’s watch over the last season and a half, many were quick to point out that he was the “least culpable” for the state of the franchise when compared to others…

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Atlanta Braves Manager Announces Ha-Seong Kim Update During Giants Series

On Saturday, the Atlanta Braves continued their series with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.The Braves won by a score of 5-0.For the third straight game, Ha-Seong Kim got the start at shortstop.He finished with one walk and two strikeouts.Braves Manager Announces Ha-Seong Kim UpdateBefore Saturday’s game, manager Walt Weiss also revealed that Kim […] The post Atlanta Braves Manager Announces Ha-Seong Kim Update During Giants Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Giants reporter Susan Slusser: ‘Bigoted free agents’ might be put off by Pride Night concerns

The San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball have been mired in a somewhat contrived controversy since several players protested their annual Pride Night celebration by writing Bible verses on hats that featured a rainbow version of the team’s logo. Some have wondered if the fallout from the drama, much of which has resulted from misunderstandings,…

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MLB season in 2027 in JEOPARDY as players bash the league’s drastic labor offer

THE MLB season in 2027 is currently in serious jeopardy as players have hit out at the league’s drastic labor offer. An MLB lockout has long been considered a case…

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Juan Soto looked ‘normal’ in return as Mets avoid nightmare scenario

The Mets had at least something go right for them, as Juan Soto avoided the injured list and was back in the lineup for the series finale against the Cubs after exiting Tuesday’s game with back tightness. Carlos Mendoza hoped pregame that Soto — who also missed time earlier this season with a calf injury...

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Bryce Harper flips off Nationals fans after receiving a vulgar chant

Bryce Harper had a big one for his former fanbase this week. The Philadelphia Phillies played Thursday against the NL East rival Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. During the ninth inning of the contest, the Phillies star Harper came up to bat with a runner on and nobody out in a 5-5 … The post Bryce Harper flips off Nationals fans after receiving a vulgar chant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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‘Fearless’ Anthony Rizzo maturing into ‘Inside the Pitch’ role

Anthony Rizzo’s first season as a broadcaster has gone about as smoothly as his career at first base. Speaking on a conference call with reporters earlier this week, Rizzo opened up about his first season as NBC’s Inside the Pitch contributor on Sunday Night Baseball, a role he said came together over dinner with NBC…

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor gets real on injury return timeline after Rumble Ponies game

The New York Mets lost Francisco Lindor early in the season due to injury. He has not played in the big leagues since April 22nd, and New York has had a rough go of it without their star shortstop in the lineup. However, he is getting closer to returning to MLB, as evidenced by his […] The post Mets’ Francisco Lindor gets real on injury return timeline after Rumble Ponies game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Make Shocking Kyle Tucker Change Before Orioles Series

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Baltimore Orioles in California.The Dodgers are coming off a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays (at home).Kyle Tucker (who batted 6th) finished with one hit, one walk and one RBI.Dodgers Make Shocking Kyle Tucker ChangeFor Friday’s game, the Dodgers have […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Make Shocking Kyle Tucker Change Before Orioles Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski sounds off on short night vs. Rays

Justin Wrobleski’s strong 2026 campaign for the Los Angeles Dodgers continued on Tuesday after he put together a dominant effort in a 1-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in the second of a three-game set. Wrobleski bounced back from a start in which he allowed four earned runs in just 4.2 innings to record […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski sounds off on short night vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jose Ramirez’s target return from surgery revealed

Cleveland Guardians fans got some clarity Tuesday on when they can expect Jose Ramirez back in the lineup. Ramirez injured his hand last week during a game against the Detroit Tigers. He was later diagnosed with a fracture in the hamate bone of his left hand, requiring surgery. The 7-time All-Star reportedly underwent the necessary … The post Jose Ramirez’s target return from surgery revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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4-Year New York Yankees Player Still Playing In Japan

On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees opened up a series with the Chicago White Sox (at home) in the Bronx.They won by a score of 12-2.Chris Kirschner of The Athletic wrote: “Yankees beat the White Sox 12-2. Ben Rice, Paul Goldschmidt, Spencer Jones and José Caballero each homered. Yankees are now 44-27 on the […] The post 4-Year New York Yankees Player Still Playing In Japan appeared first on HEAVY.

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