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Breaking: Milwaukee Brewers Make $51 Million Decision on 21-Year-Old Top Prospect with No MLB Experience

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In a bit of surprising MLB contract news, the Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of finalizing an eight-year, $50.75 contract extension with top prospect Cooper Pratt, according to multiple reports. Pratt, a 21-year-old shortstop prospect, has yet to make his MLB debut. While deals like this with young, touted prospects aren’t totally uncommon, this […] The post Breaking: Milwaukee Brewers Make $51 Million Decision on 21-Year-Old Top Prospect with No MLB Experience appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday

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With Luis Robert Jr. getting a scheduled rest on Monday, manager Carlos Mendoza is sliding his young rookie out of right field and into center, as the Mets continue to navigate their outfield depth with care. Brett Baty steps in at right field, while Jared Young gets the nod at first base and Jorge Polanco […] The post Carson Benge making MLB debut in centerfield on Monday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bert Kresicher bombed on MLB Opening Night. That was Netflix’s fault.

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Comedians are routinely put in bad positions when trying to promote their work. It happens on local radio and TV stations when they are promoting a weekend at a local club. It happens on national shows when they are promoting new specials. On Wednesday night, it happened on Netflix when Bert Kreischer was trying to Read more... The post Bert Kresicher bombed on MLB Opening Night. That was Netflix’s fault. appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami

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The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago White Sox to open up the 2026 MLB season. However, Chicago has arguably the most intriguing rookie of the campaign in Munetaka Murakami, who hit a home run in each of those three games. After there was concern this offseason over how his bat would translate from the Nippon […] The post Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston make deal with division rival, give outfield major facelift by acquiring $426 million three-time MVP – sportingnews.com

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Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston make deal with division rival, give outfield major facelift by acquiring $426 million three-time MVP  sportingnews.com

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Yankees May Have Given Away “Unicorn” Pitching Prospect

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The New York Yankees’ February 2024 trade with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers was a relatively straightforward major league transaction at the time. Innocuous, even. One team with more capable MLB-level pitchers than they had spots for them traded one of them away, in exchange for a prospect to a team with a more immediate […] The post Yankees May Have Given Away “Unicorn” Pitching Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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6-Year New York Mets Player Signs Deal With New MLB Team

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On Monday, the Minnesota Twins are playing the first game of their series with the Kansas City Royals (in Missouri).The Twins went 1-2 in their first three games (against the Baltimore Orioles).Ex- New York Mets Player Signs Deal With TwinsEarlier this week, the Twins made a roster move by signing Drew Smith to a minor […] The post 6-Year New York Mets Player Signs Deal With New MLB Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Brewers closing in on 8-year deal with shortstop prospect

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Being a small market team, the Milwaukee Brewers must be creative in acquiring and retaining talent. Which is why they are prepared to hand out a contract extension to a player who just made the leap to Triple-A. The Brewers are nearing an eight-year contract extension with shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, via Bob Nightengale of […] The post Brewers closing in on 8-year deal with shortstop prospect appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants make two trades after embarrassing sweep by Yankees

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On Monday, the San Francisco Giants announced two trades after getting swept by the New York Yankees on Opening Weekend. OF Luis Matos traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations. RHP Dylan Smith was acquired by the Giants from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. Smith has been optioned to […] The post Giants make two trades after embarrassing sweep by Yankees appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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San Francisco Giants DFA 15-HR Infielder After Adding New RP

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Earlier on Monday, the San Francisco Giants made a trade with the Detroit Tigers to bring in relief pitcher Dylan Smith. Now, to make room for Smith on their 40-man roster, the Giants are parting ways with another one of their players. The Giants have announced that they have designated utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment. […] The post San Francisco Giants DFA 15-HR Infielder After Adding New RP appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system

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The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often. […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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BREAKING: San Francisco Giants Announce Trade With Milwaukee Brewers

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On Monday night, the San Francisco Giants will play the Padres in San Diego, California.They are coming off a series where they got swept by the New York Yankees (at home).Giants Send 3-Year MLB Player To BrewersBefore their game against the Padres, the Giants announced that they had made a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers.The […] The post BREAKING: San Francisco Giants Announce Trade With Milwaukee Brewers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees Cut 26-Year-Old Pitcher Just 6 Months After Tommy John Surgery

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The New York Yankees are fresh off a three-game sweep of the in-state rival New York Mets, where the team got some strong pitching performances from Max Fried (6.1 innings pitched, 2 hits, no runs, 4 strikeouts) and Cam Schlittler (5.1 innings pitched, one hit, no runs, 8 strikeouts).The Yankees have the No. 3 starting […] The post Yankees Cut 26-Year-Old Pitcher Just 6 Months After Tommy John Surgery appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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TRADE: San Francisco Giants Swing Deal for 1.38 ERA Reliever

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The San Francisco Giants have had a rough start to the 2026 season, as they lost each of their first three games of the campaign to the New York Yankees. Now, in response to their slow start, they are making a trade.According to FanSided’s Robert Murray, the Giants are acquiring relief pitcher Dylan Smith from […] The post TRADE: San Francisco Giants Swing Deal for 1.38 ERA Reliever appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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