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Phillies’ Massive Prospect Bust to Make Cubs’ Roster

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Eight years after he signed an ill-fated contract extension with the Philadelphia Phillies, veteran Scott Kingery is expected to take the field for the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, March 26.Craig Counsell told reporters, including Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times, that Kingery “will be on the plane […] The post Phillies’ Massive Prospect Bust to Make Cubs’ Roster appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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NBC will hire another ‘Sunday Leadoff’ play-by-play voice

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Matt Vasgersian is not calling every Sunday Leadoff game this season, and NBC’s executive producer Sam Flood made clear Monday that the network already has a plan for when he can’t. On NBC Sports’ MLB preview media conference call, Flood confirmed that a second play-by-play announcer has agreed to handle the Leadoff dates Vasgersian won’t Read more... The post NBC will hire another ‘Sunday Leadoff’ play-by-play voice appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Dodgers have now spent more in 3 seasons than Marlins did in last 15

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent a lot of money chasing World Series titles, and it has certainly paid off. In just the last three years, the Dodgers, winners of the last pair of World Series, have spent a total of $1.548 billion. And while that’s a jaw-dropping number regardless of the circumstances, when compared […] The post Dodgers have now spent more in 3 seasons than Marlins did in last 15 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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YES Network expands Yankees studio programming amid cuts at other RSNs

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YES Network is bucking the ongoing trend in regional sports networks. The New York-area regional sports network, which serves as the local television home for New York Yankees games, is expanding its pregame and postgame studio shows, according to a report by Eric Fisher in Front Office Sports. YES Network will add one extra hour Read more... The post YES Network expands Yankees studio programming amid cuts at other RSNs appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Yankees Announce 5 Roster Moves Before Opening Day vs. Giants

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The New York Yankees are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants on March 25 for their Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season.After a long offseason, fans are excited to see meaningful baseball on their TV’s. As for the Yankees, they’re ready to get started on pursuing what they hope will be […] The post Yankees Announce 5 Roster Moves Before Opening Day vs. Giants appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gives positive Kirby Yates update despite IL decision

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The Los Angeles Angels face an early injury concern as Kirby Yates lands on the injured list just days before Opening Day. Still, Kurt Suzuki offered a steady, reassuring tone. According to The Sporting Tribune’s Jack Janes, Suzuki downplayed the severity while emphasizing caution. “It was pretty recent. I believe maybe like a week ago […] The post Angels’ Kurt Suzuki gives positive Kirby Yates update despite IL decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Great Keith Hernandez Reveals Annual ‘Seinfeld’ Earnings

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New York Mets legend Keith Hernandez has claimed that he still receives a substantial check each year for his legendary appearance on Seinfeld. Hernandez is widely regarded as one of the best defensive first basemen in the history of the sport. During his illustrious career, the infielder collected an impressive 11 Gold Glove awards.Hernandez was […] The post Mets Great Keith Hernandez Reveals Annual ‘Seinfeld’ Earnings appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Houston Astros Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands 35-HR Star OF

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The Houston Astros are entering the 2026 season hoping for better results than this past season. The 2025 campaign was a tough one for the Astros. While they finished the season with a respectable 87-75 record, it was not enough for them to make the playoffs. As a result of this, their postseason streak of […] The post Houston Astros Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands 35-HR Star OF appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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