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Athletics, Pirates make intriguing trade on Saturday

The Athletics and Pirates completed a depth-focused trade Saturday, with the A’s acquiring infielder Alika Williams from Pittsburgh in exchange for minor league right-hander Kyle Robinson. The move came days after the Athletics placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the injured list, leaving Darell Hernaiz as the team’s only natural shortstop on the major league […] The post Athletics, Pirates make intriguing trade on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“This HAS To Be Illegal”;”Should Be Called Interference” – Fans Scream After Bobby Witt Jr.’s Viral ‘200 IQ’ Tag Vs Cardinals

Fans voiced their mixed reactions to Kansas City Royals star SS Bobby Witt Jr.'s viral tag against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium

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"Kid wants to be like Aaron Judge";"Another overrated prospect" – Fan mock Mets rookie Carson Benge for dropping routine fly ball – Sportskeeda

"Kid wants to be like Aaron Judge";"Another overrated prospect" - Fan mock Mets rookie Carson Benge for dropping routine fly ball  Sportskeeda

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Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball

One unsuspecting Seattle Mariners fan went from the stands to the emergency room real quick while watching her team play against the San Diego Padres. The fan was taking a video of herself and a friend during one of Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song’s at-bats during Friday’s series opener at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. … The post Fan captures herself getting struck in the head by a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Rays’ Nick Martinez accomplishes feat not seen since 2015 vs. Marlins

Nick Martinez accomplished an incredible feat with his performance on the mound in the Tampa Bay Rays’ matchup against the Miami Marlins on Saturday evening. Martinez is going through the ninth season of his career in the majors, his first with the Rays. In his mid-30s, he has proved himself to be solid following decent […] The post Rays’ Nick Martinez accomplishes feat not seen since 2015 vs. Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami keeps hot start going with multi-home run game vs. Cubs

Munetaka Murakami is enjoying a great start to his MLB career as he put together big highlights during the Chicago White Sox’s clash with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. Murakami is going through the rookie campaign of his career in the majors, proudly representing his home country Japan. He has been impressive when he […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami keeps hot start going with multi-home run game vs. Cubs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Rodolfo Duran makes 1st MLB hit count with home run vs. Mariners

The San Diego Padres elevated catcher Rodolfo Duran nearly 10 days ago for his newest big leagues moment. He made his first MLB hit count against the Seattle Mariners: Blasting a home run Saturday. The native of the Dominican Republic waited until the top of the seventh inning to pound his homer. He even swung […] The post Padres’ Rodolfo Duran makes 1st MLB hit count with home run vs. Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why the Dodgers don’t need to panic after Blake Snell surgery news

When news broke that the Los Angeles Dodgers were scratching Blake Snell mere hours before his expected start against the Los Angeles Angels, fans began to fear the worst. Immediately placed on IL with an arm injury, Snell was diagnosed with loose bodies in his elbow, and after some consideration, opted to have surgery to correct […] The post Why the Dodgers don’t need to panic after Blake Snell surgery news appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 1000-IQ play against Cardinals

Bobby Witt Jr. clearly has the baseball IQ badge maxed out. The Kansas City Royals star Witt went viral during Saturday’s game for an incredible fake-out that saved his team a run. Kansas City was playing on Saturday against the cross-state rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. In the eighth … The post Bobby Witt Jr. had an incredible 1000-IQ play against Cardinals appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates

Christopher Sanchez expressed high praises for his efforts on the mound in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 6-0 shutout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday evening. Sanchez is going through the sixth season of his MLB career with the Phillies. He has made his way up the ranks as one of the team’s most reliable starting […] The post Phillies’ Christopher Sanchez makes ‘goosebumps’ admission after shutting out Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Yankees’ Ben Rice truly feels about Mets rivalry

Massachusetts native Ben Rice grew up a New York Yankees fan, so he had a strong appreciation for the Subway Series long before he even wore the Pinstripes. However, the burgeoning star first baseman has a whole new respect for the team’s rivalry with the New York Mets now that he is an active participant […] The post How Yankees’ Ben Rice truly feels about Mets rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins receive crucial Taj Bradley injury update on Saturday

The Minnesota Twins were forced to place starting pitcher Taj Bradley on the 15-day IL after he suffered a pectoral injury, after he claimed he was dealing with soreness on May 7. On Saturday, the four-year veteran received a crucial update regarding his road to recovery. Reports indicate that Bradley, who is 25-years old, will […] The post Twins receive crucial Taj Bradley injury update on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Cristopher Sanchez’s dominant shutout vs. Pirates has fans going wild

Remember when Cristopher Sanchez got rocked by the Chicago Cubs in Wrigley Field? Yeah, neither does he. The Philadelphia Phillies (23-23) have greatly awakened since Don Mattingly was named interim manager, and that is especially true for the left-handed starting pitcher. He threw a complete game shutout in Saturday’s 6-0 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, […] The post Phillies star Cristopher Sanchez’s dominant shutout vs. Pirates has fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012

The Miami Marlins entered Saturday overhearing Sandy Alcantara trade rumblings. They made that chatter an afterthought in a big, historic way against the Tampa Bay Rays. The kind of MLB history not seen since 2012. Miami and Tampa walked into the 10th inning tied at 2-2. But one run after another erupted on the side […] The post Marlins’ 10th inning explosion vs. Rays makes history not seen since 2012 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL

The Seattle Mariners have been playing okay this season, but there is definitely another gear they can get to. Unfortunately, they may have to wait to switch that gear, with Cal Raleigh going on the injured list with an oblique injury. It’s the first time in Raleigh’s career that he’s been on the IL, and […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh gets brutally honest about landing on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Blake Snell will have surgery after returning to IL

Shortly after coming off the IL and making his 2026 debut, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed Blake Snell on the IL once again with a brand new elbow injury. After loose bodies were found in his elbow, the franchise made an official decision for the 33-year-old left-hander. Reports indicate that Snell will undergo surgery to remove […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell will have surgery after returning to IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares latest Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez injury updates on Saturday

Both Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Dominguez are on the 10-day IL as they each work their way back from their own separate injuries. With the New York Yankees playing highly competitive baseball early in the season, manager Aaron Boone provided an update for each player. Stanton, who is 36 years old, is said to be […] The post Yankees manager Aaron Boone shares latest Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Dominguez injury updates on Saturday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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