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Yankees legend Mariano Rivera catches stray for Ichiro statue’s broken bat

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Ichiro Suzuki has never let a language barrier stop him from producing viral soundbites or cracking jokes in English. While speaking to celebrated sportscaster Bob Costas back in the 2000s, the Japanese sports icon and Seattle Mariners legend famously broke out a profanity-laden “expression” that centered around two wool-sock dwelling rats in Kansas City. During […] The post Yankees legend Mariano Rivera catches stray for Ichiro statue’s broken bat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ichiro Suzuki statue has big problem

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The Seattle Mariners on Friday unveiled a statue of Ichiro Suzuki, only it had a big problem. The Mariners had announced last year that they would be building a statue of Ichiro to be unveiled during the 2026 season. The team retired Suzuki’s jersey number 51 last year, and this year, they unveiled a statue … The post Ichiro Suzuki statue has big problem appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Good, Bad & Ugly Lessons from 2026 Spring Training Hype After Week 1

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Fantasy managers know all too well that the spring training hype train doesn’t always coast into the regular season. Sometimes, that front car veers right off the tracks and does a number on your fantasy baseball roster. The 2026 fantasy baseball spring training lessons are already coming into ...

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Mariners Honor Ichiro Suzuki With Statue That Needed Immediate Repairs After Bat Snapped In Half During Unveiling

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Ichiro Suzuki spent the first 14 seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Mariners, and the team commissioned a statue in his honor that was unveiled outside T-Mobile Park on Friday. However, it was damaged before it was fully revealed thanks to the bat that broke as the curtain was being pulled back. […] The post Mariners Honor Ichiro Suzuki With Statue That Needed Immediate Repairs After Bat Snapped In Half During Unveiling appeared first on BroBible.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top Deep League Adds & Drops (Early April)

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Early season additions can make or break your fantasy baseball teams in deeper leagues. Discovering hitters with a hot bat or breakout pitchers are the secret to winning fantasy baseball. These early April waiver wire picks can be difference-makers for your teams. Also, recognizing when a pitcher ...

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Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling

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The Seattle Mariners unveiled a statue for franchise icon Ichiro on Friday. After his first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and a jersey retirement last year, the legend came back for the statue reveal. But when a group of Mariners legends pulled the sheet off the statue, his bat bent out of shape. The formal unveiling […] The post Mariners’ Ichiro statue seemingly endures bat malfunction during unveiling appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball 2026 Rankings Redo, Early April Edition

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Welcome to our monthly rankings. It has only been a week or so into the season, but a lot has changed already. We are witnessing some rookies having historic starts. We are watching some guys that we thought were locks to be studs getting off to slow starts. We are seeing players we didn’t expect ...

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The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’

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The Texas Rangers completed a statement series sweep of the Seattle Mariners, but a highlight-reel defensive play ultimately stole the spotlight. Despite Texas’ dominance, a dramatic home run robbery involving Josh Smith became one of the most talked-about moments of the game. The former LSU Tigers standout nearly gave the Rangers an early lead in […] The post The Mariners’ ‘holy ****’ HR robbery that left Rangers’ Josh Smith ‘wanting to cry’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes

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The Houston Astros got dealt another tough injury blow on Wednesday, when two players got hurt within minutes during a game. Jake Meyers and Cristian Javier both left during Houston’s game with the Colorado Rockies. Astros manager Joe Espada gave a brutal admission after the contest about the situation. “Not what I want to see. […] The post Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB Closer Entrance Songs: The Intimidating Tunes You'll Hear in 2026

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Athlon Sports identifies the walk-out jams that will be rocking major league ballparks in the ninth inning this season.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball 2-Start Pitchers: Best Options for April 13-18

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Two-start pitchers can be one of your key weapons to win your leagues, especially when they have favorable matchups. April 13—18 provides a parade of ace pitchers for fantasy managers. It won’t always be this good, so take advantage wherever possible. The pitchers below are ranked according to ...

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Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle

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The Seattle Mariners were defeated 3-0 by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Seattle now holds a 4-9 overall record this season. The Mariners were a fairly popular pick to reach the World Series out of the American League before the season, but the team has not played up to expectations. Offensively, Brendan Donovan has swung […] The post Brendan Donovan gets brutally honest as Mariners continue to struggle appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Buy Low/Sell High: Trade Targets for Managers Hitting the Panic Button Early

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You’ve seen a million of these articles over the years, but the important part of trying this practice is to be realistic. Sure, Ronald Acuna and Julio Rodriguez are off to atrocious starts. But do we really think those that rostered them are ready to give up this quickly? Absolutely not. If they ...

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Seattle Mariners Injury News Creates Roster Shuffle

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was placed on the 10-day injured list prior the series finale against the Texas Rangers. Subsequently, first baseman and outfielder Connor Joe was called up to the 26-man roster. In order to clear a 40-man roster spot for Joe, Carlos Vargas was placed on the 60-day injured list.Robles strained his […] The post Seattle Mariners Injury News Creates Roster Shuffle appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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