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Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef

Seattle Mariners teammates Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh have settled their strange World Baseball Classic beef. Arozarena issued a statement Saturday saying he apologized to Raleigh for comments he made after Raleigh refused to greet him prior to a plate appearance during the WBC. Arozarena said after the game Raleigh could “go to hell” for … The post Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh addressed their weird beef appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Phillies make unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez

The Philadelphia Phillies have made an unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez. The Phillies signed Sanchez to a new six-year contract worth $107 million, according to multiple reports. This is despite the fact that the Phillies had already signed him through 2030 for a paltry $22.5 million in 2024. The deal essentially adds two … The post Phillies make unprecedented move with ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal

Luis Arraez has returned to work with the San Francisco Giants after a memorable time with Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Whatever happens to his stint with the Giants, he can always say that he’s a world champion, having helped Venezuela capture a WBC championship. But somebody else now has Arraez’s gold medal. … The post Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Umpire had the most awkward hot mic moment during challenge

Home plate umpire Bill Miller had an embarrassing hot mic moment during Saturday’s spring training game that he probably wishes he could forget. Miller’s ball call was challenged by the San Francisco Giants in the top of the fourth inning of Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. Miller said the 0-2 pitch missed the strike … The post Umpire had the most awkward hot mic moment during challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fans are not happy with Pirates’ decision on top prospect Konnor Griffin

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a decision on Saturday that left a lot of their fans deeply disappointed. The Pirates demoted top prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp on Saturday, the team announced. That means he will not make the Opening Day roster. Griffin, a shortstop and center fielder, is regarded as the No. 1 … The post Fans are not happy with Pirates’ decision on top prospect Konnor Griffin appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Mendoza added that the team’s five starters will be David Peterson, … The post Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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