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Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle

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The Seattle Mariners were defeated 3-0 by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Seattle now holds a 4-9 overall record this season. The Mariners were a fairly popular pick to reach the World Series out of the American League before the season, but the team has not played up to expectations. Offensively, Brendan Donovan has swung […] The post Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March 2026 Record Card Sales: Aaron Judge $5.2M Superfractor & April Outlook

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March 2026 record card sales exploded to new heights, capped by the landmark Aaron Judge $5.2M card sale that reset expectations across the hobby. This Aaron Judge Superfractor transaction stands as the highest modern baseball card price ever paid, proving these highs signal a maturing modern ...

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Phillies’ JT Realmuto shares worry of broken foot injury vs. Giants

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JT Realmuto did not play in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 5-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday after suffering a foot injury on the previous day. The 13-year veteran catcher expressed how he was concerned he may have broken his foot when the injury initially occurred. Realmuto, who turned 35 in March, admitted as […] The post Phillies’ JT Realmuto shares worry of broken foot injury vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani reveals silver lining in 2K start vs. Blue Jays

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The Los Angeles Dodgers saw superstar Shohei Ohtani deliver an unconventional but encouraging outing against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon, demonstrating both promise and areas for growth. The matchup further informed the Dodgers’ ongoing evaluation of their pitching strategy, as they continue to rely on Ohtani’s evolving role on the mound. The two-way […] The post Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani reveals silver lining in 2K start vs. Blue Jays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Makes History Amid Explosive Start to 2026

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Former top prospect in all of baseball, Jordan Walker, is off to a scorching start for the Cardinals.  During their road trip against the Tigers and Nationals, Walker homered 4 times in 5 games, including home runs in 3 straight. He became the first Cardinal ever to have 5 home runs in the team’s first 12 […] The post Cardinals’ Jordan Walker Makes History Amid Explosive Start to 2026 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees’ David Bednar calms fears over declining velocity

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The New York Yankees have played a quality brand of baseball to begin the new season. Although the Yankees are battling some injury trouble, the ball club currently leads the American League East. Another concern is the fact that reliever David Bednar’s fastball velocity has declined from an average of 97.1 mph in 2025 to […] The post Yankees’ David Bednar calms fears over declining velocity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres closer Mason Miller ties 1961 record as dominance continues

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Mason Miller had another strong outing for the San Diego Padres, as the club’s star closer finished with two strikeouts in one inning en route to the team’s 8-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. His performance against the Pirates happened to be a record-tying outing. Reports indicate that Miller, who is 27 years old, has […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller ties 1961 record as dominance continues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies shocks fans by accomplishing feat not seen since 2022

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Is Rocktober back? The Colorado Rockies just swept the Houston Astros and have won four straight games to surge back to .500 on the season. With a 6-6 record, the Rockies just accomplished a hilarious feat not seen since 2022. For the first time since 2022, the Rockies are .500 through 12 games. 150 games […] The post Rockies shocks fans by accomplishing feat not seen since 2022 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baltimore Orioles News: Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery to End 2026 Season

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The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that Zach Eflin has undergone UCL (Tommy John) surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season and likely the start of 2027. CBSSports wrote (on April 8): “The Orioles moved Eflin to the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he received a second opinion on his injured elbow, and he’ll […] The post Baltimore Orioles News: Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery to End 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Buy Low/Sell High: Trade Targets for Managers Hitting the Panic Button Early

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You’ve seen a million of these articles over the years, but the important part of trying this practice is to be realistic. Sure, Ronald Acuna and Julio Rodriguez are off to atrocious starts. But do we really think those that rostered them are ready to give up this quickly? Absolutely not. If they ...

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Red Sox’s Willson Contreras drops admission after defeating Brewers

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The Boston Red Sox earned a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Boston ultimately earned a 2-1 series win as a result. The Red Sox struggled to begin the season, but they are trending in the right direction following their series against Milwaukee. Willson Contreras commented on the team’s win after Wednesday’s game, […] The post Red Sox’s Willson Contreras drops admission after defeating Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing

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Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas was a late scratch from the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, as his father passed away in Venezuela. A day after learning of his father’s death, Rojas decided to return to action immediately and play in Wednesday’s contest against Toronto. Rojas, who is 37 years […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies hit new low not seen this decade in shutout loss to Giants

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The bats have suddenly fallen silent for the Philadelphia Phillies. A day after they got shutout in a 6-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Phillies got blanked anew, as they suffered a 5-0 defeat at Oracle Park in San Francisco on Wednesday. Going back to the first game of the Giants series (which […] The post Phillies hit new low not seen this decade in shutout loss to Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies

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The Houston Astros entered Wednesday’s series finale at Coors Field without veteran third baseman Carlos Correa, whose illness forced another late shuffle of the infield. His absence loomed large as the Astros were hammered 9–1, sealing a three-game sweep at the hands of the Rockies. Manager Joe Espada held Correa out for a second consecutive […] The post Why Astros’ Carlos Correa is not playing vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Latest Carlos Rodon, Anthony Volpe injury updates will catch Yankees fans’ attention

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The New York Yankees have started the 2026 season strong, as they lead the American League East. However, the ball club is battling some injury concerns. Carlos Rodon and Anthony Volpe are among the players currently recovering from injuries. Manager Aaron Boone shared the latest Rodon and Volpe updates, via Gary Phillips. “2 ups today […] The post Latest Carlos Rodon, Anthony Volpe injury updates will catch Yankees fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Update Before Athletics Game

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On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees will continue their series with the Athletics in the Bronx.They are coming off a 5-3 win on Tuesday.New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe UpdateBefore Wednesday’s game, Aaron Boone provided an update on Antony Volpe.Erik Boland of Newsday Sports wrote: “Boone said Volpe will likely come back with the […] The post New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Update Before Athletics Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cubs’ Ian Happ receives crucial injury update

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The Chicago Cubs are playing the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night. Ian Happ is dealing with a heel injury, however. Taylor McGregor shared an update on Happ’s status ahead of Wednesday’s contest. “Ian Happ is out of the lineup for the second straight night. He’s dealing with a bruised left heal but available off […] The post Cubs’ Ian Happ receives crucial injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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