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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Why Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong contract extension decision brings more risk than you think

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The Chicago Cubs recently signed Pete Crow-Armstrong to a six-year, $115 million contract extension. The deal is set to keep the outfielder in Chicago through the 2032 season. It’s a big commitment, and Crow-Armstrong wants to stay in Chicago. However, is the risk worth it? Now, you may read that and wonder what the risk […] The post Why Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong contract extension decision brings more risk than you think appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher

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The New York Mets have made two official roster updates on two players after the team’s first victory of the season. On Friday, the Mets sent utilityman Vidal Brujan and Ben Rortvedt through waivers unclaimed, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Both Brujan and Rortvedt have gone through the brutal DFA limbo over the past […] The post Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Orioles, Shane Baz nearing $68 million contract extension

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One day after a massive Opening Day win over the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles have decided to extend a new pitcher in the rotation before his first start as a member of the team. Shane Baz came over from the Tampa Bay Rays in a rare AL East trade over the offseason. “Right-hander Shane […] The post Orioles, Shane Baz nearing $68 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes honest admission after signing $115 million extension

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When the Chicago Cubs traded Javier Baez, one of the most important players from their drought-ending 2016 World Series campaign, they made it crystal clear that it was time to rebuild for the future. That 2021 trade with the New York Mets, which was wedged between the Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant moves, revealed a […] The post Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes honest admission after signing $115 million extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros announce roster move before Angels clash

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The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for their second game of the 2026 season. Leading up to the contest, the organization announced a roster move that is taking effect immediately. Houston announced that Cesar Salazar cleared waivers. The 30-year-old catcher is being outrighted to Triple-A Sugar […] The post Astros announce roster move before Angels clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Rafael Devers hasn’t started at first base. Here’s why

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SAN FRANCISCO — There’s the slugger expected to hold down the position every day, the top prospect who plays the spot but was sent to the minor leagues and the free agent addition who spent most of his time there the past two seasons. None of them started for the Giants at first base their...

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Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day

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The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to face off against the Miami Marlins on Friday for their first game of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, Colorado was hit with some injury news, as the club is sending an outfielder to the IL. Reports indicate that Mickey Moniak, who is 27 years old, is being placed on the […] The post Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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