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Spencer Schwellenbach, other Braves’ injured pitchers receive important updates

The Atlanta Braves are taking on the Kansas City Royals in their first game of the 2026 campaign on Friday. However, before the game began, Spencer Schwellenbach, along with some other pitchers on the roster, received important injury updates. During a guest appearance on “680 The Fan,” Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos revealed that Schwellenbach […] The post Spencer Schwellenbach, other Braves’ injured pitchers receive important updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Johnson hyped to get literal 18th championship ring at Dodger Stadium

As Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s success is usually associated with the Los Angeles Lakers when he was a player, having a legendary career, the amount of prestige he has outside of playing has been extraordinary. Johnson’s attention has been in a multitude of business ventures, as being part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers has given him […] The post Magic Johnson hyped to get literal 18th championship ring at Dodger Stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day, as Mike Trout led the way with a home run. Houston is looking to bounce back on Friday night in a rematch with LA. Before the game, Chandler Rome of The Athletic provided updates on a number of injured Astros players, including […] The post Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Does Nico Hoerner’s $141 million contract have deferrals?

The Chicago Cubs officially gave second baseman Nico Hoerner a new six-year, $141 million contract extension. It’s a deal that keeps Hoerner with the organization for the next several years. However, does his new contract contain any deferrals? Reports indicate that the answer to that question is, yes, per Jon Heyman of the New York […] The post Does Nico Hoerner’s $141 million contract have deferrals? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber set to take big step forward amid injury recovery

As the Toronto Blue Jays were led in Opening Day by Kevin Gausman, another pitcher on its staff that fans have been wondering about is Shane Bieber, as he continues to deal with an elbow issue. While the Blue Jays pitcher in Bieber didn’t have a timeline to return before Opening Day, he will take […] The post Blue Jays’ Shane Bieber set to take big step forward amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles GM releases statement after Shane Baz contract extension

After a Baltimore Orioles Opening Day led by pitcher Trevor Rogers, the team would go out of its way to secure another young star to a long-term deal. As the Orioles are signing Shane Baz to a contract extension worth $68 million, lasting five years, the general manager would come out and release a statement. […] The post Orioles GM releases statement after Shane Baz contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Padres $191 Million Talent Announces Retirement

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller has developed certain tendencies during his Padres tenure. While he is primarily known for trading away top prospects in order to land superstar contracts, he has also developed a knack for signing aging veterans to the team’s roster.As a result, the team has featured popular names like Robinson […] The post Former Padres $191 Million Talent Announces Retirement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge silences critics with massive home run vs. Giants

The New York Yankees are facing off against the San Francisco Giants in their second game of the regular season. After going hitless in the club’s 7-0 win on Wednesday, Aaron Judge responded with his first home run of the 2026 campaign. In the top of the sixth with a man on second, the 33-year-old […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Judge silences critics with massive home run vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Brendan Donovan divulges how he made Opening Day history vs. Guardians

2026 Opening Day brought a lot of great memories to some new big leaguers and other ball players playing on new teams for the very first time. One of those players is Seattle Mariners’ second baseman, Brendan Donovan. Donovan made history with his first-ever at-bat as he became the first in franchise history to hit […] The post Mariners’ Brendan Donovan divulges how he made Opening Day history vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Offensive Outburst Masks Area of Concern

While the New York Mets thrilled the home crowd with an opening day victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, one aspect went underdiscussed. New York Daily News reporter Abbey Mastracco mentioned how the pitching took second billing.“Citi Field doesn’t typically lend itself to offensive production early in the year, and with 161 games left to play, […] The post Mets Offensive Outburst Masks Area of Concern appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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TRADE: Los Angeles Dodgers Send Prospect To Milwaukee Brewers

On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play their second game of the year when they host the Arizona Diamondbacks.The Dodgers are coming off an 8-2 victory over Arizona on Thursday.Will Smith led the team with two hits (one home run) and three RBI’s.Los Angeles Dodgers Send Prospect To Milwaukee BrewersBefore Friday’s game, the […] The post TRADE: Los Angeles Dodgers Send Prospect To Milwaukee Brewers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fantasy Baseball Breakouts: McGonigle’s 4-Hit Explosion & Rookie Debut Fireworks Light Up 2026

Kevin McGonigle became just the 21st player since 1900 with four or more hits in his first MLB game and he was just one of several fantasy baseball rookies to have an explosive 2026 Opening Day debut. Fantasy baseball managers who avoided rookies in their preseason fantasy baseball drafts are ...

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Jason Benetti puts what it means to be voice of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ into perspective

Jason Benetti was born 10 weeks premature at the University of Chicago Hospital, where he spent the first three months of his life in the neonatal intensive care unit, connected to tubes and pumps, recovering from a respiratory illness that deprived his blood of oxygen. The cerebral palsy diagnosis came two years later, after doctor Read more... The post Jason Benetti puts what it means to be voice of ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ into perspective appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Mets lose pitcher to White Sox in waiver claim

The Chicago White Sox are giving Bryan Hudson another chance to stick on their MLB roster. Just a couple days after the New York Mets designated the left-handed relief pitcher for assignment, a reunion is coming together in The South Side. The 2015 third-round draft pick only made four appearances for the Sox last summer […] The post Mets lose pitcher to White Sox in waiver claim appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Astros Gets Major Boost To Lineup Against Los Angeles Angels

When Jeremey Peña was injured on March 4 with a fractured right ring finger playing for the Dominican Republic against the Detroit Tigers, it was a big blow not only for the World Baseball Classic for the Dominican Republic, but also for the Houston Astros.The injury left his Opening Day in doubt. There was some […] The post Houston Astros Gets Major Boost To Lineup Against Los Angeles Angels appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement Before Dodgers Game

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks for their second game of the 2026 MLB season.Before the game, the Dodgers will be given their rings from winning the 2025 World Series Championship.Magic Johnson Makes Personal AnnouncementBefore the game, Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Dodgers part-owner) Magic Johnson made a post […] The post NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement Before Dodgers Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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