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Tony Vitello mentions ‘biggest thing’ that propelled Giants in series win vs. Pirates

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The San Francisco Giants’ clubhouse was hit with a rude awakening on Saturday afternoon. Players obviously knew things were bad, but the Patrick Bailey trade communicated a potent sense of desperation to the entire lineup. Even a multi-time Gold Glove-winning catcher who is under team control is not guaranteed a spot on the roster. This […] The post Tony Vitello mentions ‘biggest thing’ that propelled Giants in series win vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants walk off Pirates in stunning fashion to win series

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The San Francisco Giants took the series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon after a tough loss on Saturday night with a miraculous 12th-inning walk-off from Jesus Rodriguez. The Giants rallied back from a two-run deficit in the bottom of the 6th to tie the game at 4-4, and then scored two runs […] The post Giants walk off Pirates in stunning fashion to win series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB World Reacts To Konnor Griffin’s Performance In Pirates-Giants Game

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On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates played the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. The Pirates lost by a score of 7-6 (in 12 innings). Despite the loss, rookie Konnor Griffin finished with one home run and one walk. This one’s for you Kim ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6NKU12et1C — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 10, 2026 MLB World Reacts […] The post MLB World Reacts To Konnor Griffin’s Performance In Pirates-Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans

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The Pittsburgh Pirates already have plenty of potent arms in their rotation such as Cy Young winner Paul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft and Bubba Chandler. When Jared Jones makes his return, the Pirates’ pitching rotation will only get scarier. That return could come sooner than expected if all goes to plan. General manager confirmed Jones will […] The post Pirates GM’s Jared Jones injury return tease will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort

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The San Francisco Giants are mired in a difficult season, under first-year manager Tony Vitello. Vitello’s Giants got booed at home on Saturday night, during a blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Vitello is opening up about hearing the fans boo the team. “What would you do? They paid for their ticket. They chose this […] The post Tony Vitello reacts to Giants fans mercilessly booing by blasting his team’s effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

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San Francisco Giants fans could not hide their frustration Saturday during the team’s 13-3 loss, and manager Tony Vitello could not even blame them. The Giants fell 13-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Ca. The loss dropped the team to 15-24, and was punctuated by a six-run seventh … The post Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giants place Logan Webb on IL before Pirates clash

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As the San Francisco Giants prepare to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates to Oracle Park, the team made a flurry of roster moves that could have a noticeable impact on their short-term future, most notably placing struggling star pitcher Logan Webb on the injured list. Taking to social media to announce the moves mere hours before […] The post Giants place Logan Webb on IL before Pirates clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The blind spot that made White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami a ‘bad miss’ for other teams

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The Chicago White Sox continue to get monster production from Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami blasted his 15th home run of the season on Friday. Many Major League Baseball insiders are now debating why so many other teams didn’t take a chance on the infielder, ahead of the 2026 season. A new ESPN report points […] The post The blind spot that made White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami a ‘bad miss’ for other teams appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 MLB ABS Challenge Rankings: Which Teams, Players Are Best (and Worst) At It?

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Since Opening Day, there have been more than 2,100 challenges in MLB’s ABS Challenge System, with 53% of challenged calls being overturned.

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Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB

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The Pittsburgh Pirates will play on Tuesday night without manager Don Kelly. Kelley received a one-game suspension, while pitcher Chris Devenski received three, which was later reduced to two, for the actions in Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. Devenski intentionally threw at Sal Stewart after the Pirates pitcher was upset about Stewart’s late timeout … The post Pirates manager, pitcher suspended by MLB appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season

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Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz wasn’t happy with his stats at the plate during the 2025 season, so he set out during the offseason to change his hitting approach. It is no coincidence that he is bouncing back this season with a .264/.322/.500 slash line and nine home runs, as he was working hard at […] The post How Pirates’ Oneil Cruz changed his hitting approach after 2025 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Announcing Deal With White Sox

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On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up a series (at home) with the Athletics.Before the game, the Phillies announced that they had made a trade with the Chicago White Sox.The Phillies wrote: “Prior to tonight’s game against the Athletics, the Phillies reinstated right-handed pitcher Jhoan Duran from the 15-day injured list. Additionally, right-handed […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Announcing Deal With White Sox appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026: Players to Stash Right Now – Watch List, Prospects & IL Stashes 

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Early May marks a clear pivot point in fantasy baseball. The first month is in the books. Managers now shift from chasing last week's hot streaks to building for June through September. Identifying fantasy baseball players to stash in 2026 comes down to spotting talent whose current roster ...

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Pirates pitcher suspended for throwing at Sal Stewart

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The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds were recently involved in an incident, as Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski appeared to throw at Reds rookie Sal Stewart. On Tuesday, Devenski and Pirates manager Don Kelly reportedly received suspensions, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Chris Devenski receives three-game suspension and is fined for […] The post Pirates pitcher suspended for throwing at Sal Stewart appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are witnessing Yoshinobu Yamamoto carve out a Hall-of-Fame career. He’s even edged out Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes in one telling stat. This despite Yamamoto playing in fewer games. Yamamoto has pitched through 24 quality starts compared to the Skenes’ 23. Yet the former is younger and again, has played in […] The post Yoshinobu Yamamoto edged Paul Skenes in telling stat despite fewer games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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San Francisco Giants Let Go Of 4-Year MLB Player Before Padres Game

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On Monday night, the San Francisco Giants will open up a series with the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park.The Giants are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays (on Sunday).Jerar Encarnacion had no hits in two at-bats.San Francisco Giants Let Go Of 4-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Monday’s game, the Giants announced […] The post San Francisco Giants Let Go Of 4-Year MLB Player Before Padres Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday

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Pittsburgh Pirates star rookie Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut on April 3 this season. There was no shortage of hype for Griffin as he joined the Pirates, but from April 3 through April 23 the shortstop hit just .182 with no home runs. On April 24, however, Griffin turned 20 years old and everything […] The post How everything changed for Pirates’ Konnor Griffin after 20th birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall

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April is over, spring has sprung across the country, and a new edition of the MLB Power Rankings is here. Another manager was fired this week, as the Philadelphia Phillies moved on from Rob Thomson. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers are out of the top spot in the MLB Power Rankings […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 11: May begins with a Dodgers fall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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