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Los Angeles Dodgers Star Edwin Diaz Implicated In Illegal Cockfighting Ring In Native Puerto Rico

Move over Shohei Ohtani, there’s a new Los Angeles Dodgers star who finds himself at the center of an ugly scandal that could well land him in hot water with Major League Baseball. Edwin Diaz, who signed a three-year, $69 million deal with Los Angeles in the offseason, was recently implicated in an illegal cockfighting ring in his native […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Star Edwin Diaz Implicated In Illegal Cockfighting Ring In Native Puerto Rico appeared first on BroBible.

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Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado’s pregame change that has impacted offensive output

The Arizona Diamondbacks traded for Nolan Arenado during the offseason.  Arneado had been slowing down in his last few years with the St. Louis Cardinals. This year, Arenado started the season cold. Now, the third baseman is speaking about the change in his pregame routine, which has made a positive impact, per Ken Rosenthal of […] The post Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado’s pregame change that has impacted offensive output appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Jorge Polanco gets Achilles update, but no return date after PRP injection

The New York Mets are missing several key players due to injury, and it’s uncertain when one of them will return to the field. Jorge Polanco has been dealing with an Achilles injury, and he recently took a PRP injection. Unfortunately, his timeline to return is still up in the air, according to Will Sammon […] The post Mets’ Jorge Polanco gets Achilles update, but no return date after PRP injection appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox Signal Imminent Return for 2024 All-Star Pitcher

The Boston Red Sox were heavy preseason favorites to make the postseason in 2026. Currently 18-25 entering play on Friday, and 10.5 games back in the AL East, Boston has dug itself into an early hole.While pitching hasn’t necessarily been their Achilles heel this season, they could be getting some reinforcements in the not-too-distant future.Ian Browne […] The post Red Sox Signal Imminent Return for 2024 All-Star Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.

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MLB Power Rankings: New No. 1 team and intense battle for NL Cy Young

Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Thursday night): 1.) Braves (30-14) The Braves are back in the top spot after a one-week absence, producing two statement series wins over the Dodgers and Cubs to become...

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Dallas Braden calls out ‘egregious’ move by on-deck batter JJ Wetherholt

A bizarre situation played out in the top of the ninth inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics on Thursday afternoon at Sutter Health Park, and A’s broadcaster Dallas Braden couldn’t believe what he was seeing. JJ Wetherholt — a highly regarded prospect who’s having a terrific rookie season — was on deck…

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Mariners’ Mitch Garver provides update after injury scare vs. Astros

Following the loss of starting catcher Cal Raleigh to the injured list, Mitch Garver assumed the role and came through with his most complete performance of the season, helping the Seattle Mariners defeat the Houston Astros 8-3 win on Thursday at Daikin Park. Starting behind the plate in place of Raleigh after his first career […] The post Mariners’ Mitch Garver provides update after injury scare vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers weekly recap: Are the Dodgers still the favorites in the NL West?

Welcome to The California Post’s weekly Dodgers recap, where baseball writers Dylan Hernández and Jack Harris review the week that was, hand out very official awards and take stock of the state of the season. Player of the Week Teoscar Hernández (9-for-20, .522 OBP this week; .262 average, .732 OPS this season) A week ago,...

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Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain, marking the first IL stint of his six-year major league career. The reigning American League MVP runner-up aggravated the injury in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s walk-off loss to the Houston Astros while backing up a relay … The post Mariners superstar lands on IL for first time in career appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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NRFI Today: Best First Inning Picks and Predictions for Friday, May 15

Friday presents some heavyweight matchups for cashing some NRFIs. We have the Subway Series pitting the New York Yankees against the New York Mets, the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs at Chicago White Sox.

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Why Twins’ Byron Buxton was scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

The Minnesota Twins were forced to make a late lineup change Thursday when star center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched before a 9-1 win over the Miami Marlins because of soreness in his right hip flexor. The team announced the change around two hours before first pitch after the 32-year-old had originally been scheduled to […] The post Why Twins’ Byron Buxton was scratched from lineup vs. Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“I’ll Defend Jose Altuve to the Grave”; “He Deserves His Boos” – Fans Split After Ex-Astros Skipper Addresses $125M Star’s Sign-Stealing Scandal Role

Astros' former manager Dusty Baker threw his weight behind long-serving disciple Jose Altuve while reflecting on the team's sign-stealing incident

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Red Sox’s Ranger Suarez gets brutally honest after facing Phillies

Boston Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez gave his former team fits Thursday night, but the Philadelphia Phillies pulled away late for a 3-1 win at Fenway Park. Suarez, making his first appearance since May 3 after missing a start with a strained hamstring, tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings and struck out eight while stretching his […] The post Red Sox’s Ranger Suarez gets brutally honest after facing Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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