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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza makes Bo Bichette announcement before Opening Day

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As the New York Mets attempt to make it back to the playoffs, they signed infielder Bo Bichette to a $126 million contract. The Mets have big plans for their most expensive free agency signing of the offseason. Normally, Bichette will be occupying third base for New York. But manager Carlos Mendoza has now confirmed […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza makes Bo Bichette announcement before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analyst gives potential reason for Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki’s spring training struggles

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are just a day away from kicking off their 2026 regular season as they look to defend their two straight World Series titles. The Dodgers recently wrapped up their spring training slate and are hoping for better luck on the injury front in 2026 than they experienced a year ago. One of […] The post Analyst gives potential reason for Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki’s spring training struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets release ex-Dodgers catcher before Opening Day

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As Opening Day approaches, the New York Mets are putting the final touches on their roster. For one catcher, that meant the end of the road in New York. The Mets have released Austin Barnes, via Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Hayden Senger and Kevin Parada remain as the team’s top backstop options in the minor […] The post Mets release ex-Dodgers catcher before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Opening Day lineup trend dates back to Barry Bonds

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All eyes will be on Netflix tonight as the San Francisco Giants host the New York Yankees for the first game of the season. It is not a true Opening Day, but it is for these two elite squads. The Tony Vitello era is here. The new Giants manager is aiming to help his team […] The post Giants’ Opening Day lineup trend dates back to Barry Bonds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zac Brown Band will perform ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ open for NBC

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NBC has found its Sunday Night Baseball theme song, and it’s going country. The Zac Brown Band will star in NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball show open, according to Sports Business Journal’s Richard Deitsch. The open debuts April 12, airing on NBC and Peacock ahead of the Guardians-Braves game at 7 p.m. ET, then before every Read more... The post Zac Brown Band will perform ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ open for NBC appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Insane New MLB Revenue Numbers Expose Owners Hoarding Cash Instead Of Trying To Win

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From the Brewers to the Pirates, MLB owners are seeing franchise values explode while keeping payrolls flat and blaming the big spenders.

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Where Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger are hitting in Yankees’ Opening Day lineup

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The New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, before Opening Day. It is the first official game of the 2026 MLB season, and we finally know where guys like Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are hitting in the lineup. Judge, who has won two consecutive AL MVP Awards, […] The post Where Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger are hitting in Yankees’ Opening Day lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Overlooked Players to Roster Now – Moises Ballesteros, Coby Mayo & Hidden Gems

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Fantasy baseball 2026 draft season is just about over, but many 12-team leagues left talented players like Moisés Ballesteros, Coby Mayo, Cole Young, Mick Abel, Logan O’Hoppe (especially in 2-catcher formats), and Matthew Liberatore undrafted. After a strong spring, these overlooked fantasy ...

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Michael Kay laments ‘concerning’ fragmentation of MLB rights

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Michael Kay will be watching Opening Day from the stands. Again. Last year, when ESPN held the Yankees opener and put Joe Buck on the call, Kay — who has either written or announced Opening Day for 37 consecutive years — was “red-hot” about it and ended up in the seats at Yankee Stadium with Read more... The post Michael Kay laments ‘concerning’ fragmentation of MLB rights appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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How to watch Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock

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NBC hasn’t been much of a player in MLB coverage in recent years, but the Universal network is returning to broadcast regular season baseball games for the 2026 season. In fact, there will be more diversity in MLB broadcasting than ever before this upcoming season, which officially begins on March 25 and will see Opening […] The post How to watch Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres Predicted to Trade for Former Cy Young Award Winner

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The San Diego Padres' 2025 postseason run was short-lived. After going 90-72 during the regular season and finishing second in the NL West behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego lost a Wild Card Series to the Chicago Cubs. Quickly into the offseason, the Padres had several players leave in free ...

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New York Mets Release 2-Time World Series Champion Before Pirates Game

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On Thursday, the New York Mets will host the Pittsburgh Pirates for their Opening Day matchup at Citi Field.The Mets have been busy finalizing their roster ahead of the new season.New York Mets Release 2-Time World Series ChampionBefore their first game, the Mets have now made the move to release Austin Barnes.The veteran catcher is […] The post New York Mets Release 2-Time World Series Champion Before Pirates Game appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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‘Hope It Tumbles To The Ground’: Athletics Ownership Gets Roasted For New Las Vegas Ballpark Video Promoting ‘Opening Day 2028’

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Ownership and management of the Athletics baseball team are obviously very proud and happy that the team is building a brand new ballpark in Las Vegas. After all, getting a new baseball park at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip is going to be quite a step up from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, and, […] The post ‘Hope It Tumbles To The Ground’: Athletics Ownership Gets Roasted For New Las Vegas Ballpark Video Promoting ‘Opening Day 2028’ appeared first on BroBible.

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The exact moment Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer knew he was returning for 2026 season

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Max Scherzer is set to return to the Toronto Blue Jays for his 19th season in the league, and for him, there was no question that he was returning. The veteran pitcher was recently asked the moment he knew that he would be coming back, and he said that it was Game 7 of the […] The post The exact moment Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer knew he was returning for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Can the Padres or Giants play spoiler or will the Dodgers continue their reign?

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If there’s been one certainty in Major League Baseball over the past decade, it’s the Dodgers winning the NL West. They’ve been dominant, winning the division title in 12 of the past 13 seasons. Even though the Giants broke through in 2021, Los Angeles still won 106 games that year. The scary part is that...

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