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How Phillies’ Zack Wheeler nuked velocity concerns in first start back from blood clot

On Saturday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies finally ended their ugly losing streak with a road win over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings. The Phillies still sit well below the eight ball in the NL East with a record of 9-18, but it certainly had to feel good to finally get back into the win […] The post How Phillies’ Zack Wheeler nuked velocity concerns in first start back from blood clot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Cora, other fired Red Sox coaches taken away in black ‘Coaches4Hire’ van

The Boston Red Sox made some big moves over the weekend, firing manager Alex Cora and five other coaches on his staff. With the team at the bottom of the American League East, it was time for some changes, and they decided to haul off most of the staff in hopes of getting back on […] The post Alex Cora, other fired Red Sox coaches taken away in black ‘Coaches4Hire’ van appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Cora insists he’s ‘happy’ after getting fired by Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox made a sweeping organizational decision on Saturday, dismissing manager Alex Cora and five members of his coaching staff following a 10-17 start that left the club last in the AL East, 7.5 games behind the New York Yankees. The move came despite a 17-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles earlier in […] The post Alex Cora insists he’s ‘happy’ after getting fired by Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox were plotting to fire Alex Cora as he was trying to save season

More information is coming to light about why the Boston Red Sox decided to fire manager Alex Cora on Saturday. Even though Cora was leading his team to a massive win over the Baltimore Orioles, it appears he had no chance to save his job. Boston’s front office was working behind the scenes to fire […] The post Red Sox were plotting to fire Alex Cora as he was trying to save season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies finally ends 10-game losing streak vs. Braves

The Philadelphia Phillies at last broke free from their long, suffocating slump on Saturday night, outdueling the Atlanta Braves 8-5 in 10 innings at Truist Park to end a 10-game losing streak that had been haunting them since April 13. Philadelphia’s success was underwritten by the comeback of right-hander Zack Wheeler, who made his first […] The post Phillies finally ends 10-game losing streak vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals immediate reaction to Red Sox firing Alex Cora

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have arguably the most heated rivalry in Major League Baseball. Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a strong reaction on Saturday night, when the Red Sox decided to fire their manager Alex Cora. “I have a feeling he’ll do whatever he wants. He’s a great manager, a smart, […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone reveals immediate reaction to Red Sox firing Alex Cora appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox made waves Saturday night in Major League Baseball, when the team announced manager Alex Cora was getting the boot. Boston also essentially cleaned house by firing a slew of coaches and other personnel. One MLB insider thinks Cora will not be unemployed for long. USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale believes Cora […] The post MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres' Lucas Giolito Shares Update After Injury Scare

Lucas Giolito recently signed a contract with the San Diego Padres. San Diego is hopeful that the veteran right-hander can make an impact at the big league level later this season. At the moment, he is building up to join the big league ball club at the minor league level. Giolito made an ...

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Mason Miller Makes Padres History With Save vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks by a final score of 6-4 in the first game of the Mexico City Series on Saturday. Mason Miller earned his league leading 10th save in the 9th inning. He was dominant again, as he did not allow a base runner. Miller also made Padres history in ...

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