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Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap

The pending $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres is already reshaping conversations around MLB’s next collective bargaining agreement, with some within the sport questioning how the record-setting price impacts the league’s push for a salary cap. One anonymous executive acknowledged the challenge the sale presents in future negotiations, saying, “I’m just glad that […] The post Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak

The New York Mets are entering their Sunday matchup against the Chicago Cubs on a 10-game losing streak. Now, manager Carlos Mendoza has decided to make a change to the pitching rotation. David Peterson has been scratched, and now Tobias Myers will be starting in his place, via Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The […] The post Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Salvador Perez takes issue with ‘mental breather’ suggestion

Kansas City Royals slugger Salvador Perez is struggling to start the 2026 season. Perez is hitting at just a .160 batting average, through 20 games played. Perez is taking a subtle shot at people who argue he needs a break. “I don’t need a mental breather,” Perez posted to X, formerly Twitter. Perez had another […] The post Royals’ Salvador Perez takes issue with ‘mental breather’ suggestion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Jake Cronenworth somehow stays in Angels game after being hit by a pitch to the face

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth was involved in a frightening moment Saturday night, taking a pitch to the face during an at-bat in a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning when a high-and-inside fastball from Yusei Kikuchi struck Cronenworth. The 97-mph pitch grazed […] The post Padres’ Jake Cronenworth somehow stays in Angels game after being hit by a pitch to the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash

The Philadelphia Phillies absorbed a 3-1 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but the bigger concern came when catcher JT Realmuto exited with lower back tightness. “We’re checking on him now,” manager Rob Thomson said following the loss. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.” Thomson explained that Realmuto originally aggravated his back during Friday’s 9-0 […] The post Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic

Every so often, an on-field microphone catches what actually goes on when a manager argues with an umpire. That happened to Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton on Saturday. Shelton was ejected from Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds after Reds infielder Elly de la Cruz was ruled to have checked his swing one pitch before … The post Twins manager’s profane argument with umpire gets caught on hot mic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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