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Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season

New York Mets radio announcer Howie Rose announced Thursday he will retire after the 2026 season, closing a career that has spanned nearly four decades with the franchise. The 72-year-old Queens native began his Mets tenure in 1987 as a pregame host. He later moved to television play-by-play before becoming the lead radio voice in … The post Iconic Mets announcer Howie Rose retiring after 2026 season appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured

The Los Angeles Angels are already down on their luck (again). Angels manager Kurt Suzuki revealed to reporters on Thursday that new pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is dealing with arm soreness (specifically a “dead arm”). Suzuki added that the Angels are now slowing Rodriguez down and that he could be a candidate for the injured list … The post Angels’ big offseason addition is already injured appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ten MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run

The 2026 World Baseball Classic was a smashing success, with Team Venezuela being crowned the champions after defeating Team USA in the final game. However, the biggest story was the run by Team Italy. The Italians went undefeated, including a victory over Team USA, before falling to Venezuela 4-2 in the semifinal game. This Italy … The post Ten MLB teams eyeing Team Italy star after World Baseball Classic run appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Yankees assign flame-throwing prospect Carlos Lagrange to minor-league camp

The New York Yankees continue shaping their roster, with rising prospect Carlos Lagrange drawing significant attention during spring training cuts. As one of the Yankees’ top pitching prospects, his rapid development remains a key factor in manager Aaron Boone’s decision-making heading into the season. MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch took to his official X, formerly Twitter, and […] The post Yankees assign flame-throwing prospect Carlos Lagrange to minor-league camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orel Hershiser, Luis Gonzalez to call MLB Opening Day for NBC

NBC promised to feature MLB analysts with ties to the teams they would cover in its broadcasts, and it has followed through on its Opening Day coverage teams. MLB Network analyst and former New York Mets pitcher Al Leiter and former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker are serving as the game analysts for the Read more... The post Orel Hershiser, Luis Gonzalez to call MLB Opening Day for NBC appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension

Atlanta Braves veteran Jurickson Profar received a 162-game suspension for testing positive for PEDs for the second time in his career. Profar decided to appeal the ruling, but the official decision came from the league on Thursday. The MLB has upheld the initial ruling, meaning Profar will miss the entire 2026 season. Atlanta Braves outfielder … The post MLB has made a decision on Jurickson Profar’s 162-game suspension appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night

The first game of the 2026 MLB regular season will be between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants on March 25 at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the first-ever live MLB game on Netflix, and the company is going all-out. They have announced that Giants legend Barry Bonds will … The post Barry Bonds has landed a new job for MLB Opening Night appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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