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Dave Roberts vows to get Dodgers in the groove after losing Guardians series

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ chase of the ever-elusive three-peat hit an unexpected snag to start the year. After sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks in their first series of the year, LA came into their next series against the Cleveland Guardians with high hopes. It felt like Los Angeles was starting to find their groove to start […] The post Dave Roberts vows to get Dodgers in the groove after losing Guardians series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone drops 8-word truth bomb on New York’s dominant pitching

The New York Yankees have opened the 2026 season with a clear identity on the mound, as their pitching staff has driven their early 2026 success. Manager Aaron Boone’s postgame reaction reflected this reality, as his brief comment captured the impact of a group performing at an elite level. The club has opened the 2026 […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone drops 8-word truth bomb on New York’s dominant pitching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury

The Kansas City Royals have placed closer Carlos Estevez on the 15-day injured list with a left foot contusion, retroactive to March 29, following an injury sustained during his season debut against the Atlanta Braves, the team announced Wednesday. Michael Harris II’s 103.5 mph comebacker struck the right-hander just below the ankle in the ninth […] The post Royals’ Carlos Estevez hits 15-day IL with foot injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Ramon Laureano is keeping it extra simple after lineup promotion

The San Diego Padres are seeing Ramon Laureano emerge as a key contributor, with his production and approach standing out early in the season. Following a recent move up in the lineup, Laureano delivered in a win over the San Francisco Giants while maintaining a simple, focused mindset at the plate. The Padres defeated San […] The post Padres’ Ramon Laureano is keeping it extra simple after lineup promotion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals’ Masyn Winn in car accident after walkoff win vs. Mets

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was reportedly involved in a car accident just after he helped the Cardinals secure a 2-1 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday. Winn did not suffer any serious injuries, according to Alex Barton of Fox 2 Now. The single-car accident happened on Interstate 64 and is said […] The post Cardinals’ Masyn Winn in car accident after walkoff win vs. Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto shares honest self-assessment after Guardians loss

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw Yoshinobu Yamamoto deliver a solid outing vs. the Cleveland Guardians, even as the offense struggled to provide run support. While the result did not favor Los Angeles, Yamamoto’s performance reflected control and efficiency on the mound. The Dodgers fell 4–1 on Wednesday night at Chavez Ravine, with Yamamoto taking the […] The post Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto shares honest self-assessment after Guardians loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"What a thug";"Always thought he was a douc**bag" – Fans mock Matt Chapman for shouting at teammate Casey Schmitt during Padres game – Sportskeeda

"What a thug";"Always thought he was a douc**bag" - Fans mock Matt Chapman for shouting at teammate Casey Schmitt during Padres game  Sportskeeda

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Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on crushing first home run of 2026, breaking early slump

Bryce Harper’s momentum-shifting home run marked a pivotal moment in the Philadelphia Phillies’ comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. After a slow start to the 2026 season, Harper provided a much-needed spark, energizing both the lineup and the crowd at Citizens Bank Park. The 33-year-old slugger’s at-bats leading up to the moment reflected […] The post Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on crushing first home run of 2026, breaking early slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler loves target on NY’s back: ‘Everyone hates us’

The New York Yankees are the perfect archetype of a team that everyone loves to hate. A big-market team that has seen a lot of success in years past, is still one of the best teams in the league, and has a rabid fanbase that supports the team no matter what. That’s a sure-fire way […] The post Yankees’ Cam Schlittler loves target on NY’s back: ‘Everyone hates us’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski

The Cincinnati Reds are seeing a significant development in Graham Ashcraft, whose recent rise now places him alongside some of the game’s most electric arms. With a sharp increase in slider velocity, Ashcraft is emerging as a potential late-inning weapon for Cincinnati. Ashcraft delivered an encouraging performance Wednesday vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates, throwing a scoreless […] The post Reds pitcher incredibly enters class of Jacob Misiorowski appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season

The Philadelphia Phillies picked up an early-season win on Wednesday when they took down the Washington Nationals. Philadelphia claimed the rubber match of a three-game series by a score of 6-5. And it was an encouraging contest, to say the least, considering the struggles of first baseman Bryce Harper. Harper entered the game on a […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Atlanta Braves Make Roster Decision on Three-Year MLB Veteran

Per MLBTradeRumors, Atlanta Braves infielder Brett Wisely has cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett. “He’ll remain in the organization in a non-roster capacity, as he doesn’t have the previous career outright or three years of service time to elect free agency.” Wisely previously spent some time with the San Francisco Giants, and has […] The post Atlanta Braves Make Roster Decision on Three-Year MLB Veteran appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games

The New York Yankees are off to a historic start, anchored by dominant pitching from Max Fried and Cam Schlittler atop the rotation. Their early success has driven a run-prevention surge that ranks among the most effective six-game stretches in modern MLB history. New York has allowed just six total runs across its first six […] The post Yankees pull off extremely rare feat after 6 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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History-making Orioles’ Samuel Basallo ABS challenge ends Rangers game

The Baltimore Orioles made history Wednesday with an 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers, as catcher Samuel Basallo became the first player in Major League Baseball to end a game with a successful Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge. With two outs in the top of the ninth and a 1-2 count, Orioles reliever Albert Suarez threw […] The post History-making Orioles’ Samuel Basallo ABS challenge ends Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC

While the Los Angeles Dodgers have unsurprisingly been the belle of the NL West’s ball to begin the 2026 MLB season, their offense has yet to return to World Series form, with the team falling behind in all but one of their games so far despite only having one loss on the season at time […] The post Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim gets major shoutout after dominant start in OKC appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers SP Blake Snell to face live hitters amid shoulder injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a good start to their 2026 season. They are 4-1, following a sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks and split the first two of a three-game set with the Cleveland Guardians. They have accomplished this without being at full strength, too. Arguably, the team’s most talented starting pitcher, Blake […] The post Dodgers SP Blake Snell to face live hitters amid shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Kruk does something gross with a hot dog

Leave it up to John Kruk to take the ketchup vs. mustard debate on a hot dog and throw it completely off the rails. Kruk and play-by-play partner Tom McCarthy were joined in the booth by the Phillie Phanatic and Hatfield mascot Smiley during Philadelphia’s 3-2 win over the Washington Nationals Tuesday night. Smiley was…

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