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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP

Willson Contreras created a lighthearted moment at Fenway Park on Friday night when the Boston Red Sox first baseman reacted unusually after taking a hit-by-pitch during Game 1 of a three-game series vs. the Houston Astros. The Red Sox secured a 3–1 win, but the most memorable sequence came early in the game. In the […] The post Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kazuma Okamoto’s hilarious revelation after 2-home run game vs. Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays got a big win on Friday over the Minnesota Twins, 7-3. Toronto infielder Kazuma Okamoto had a two home run game for his team. He nearly had a third home run, and opened up after the contest about that last at-bat. “I didn’t have my pre-game quesadilla today. I think if […] The post Kazuma Okamoto’s hilarious revelation after 2-home run game vs. Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles announce 4 roster moves ahead of Yankees clash

The Baltimore Orioles are set to play the New York Yankees in the second contest of a four-game series on Saturday. New York earned a 7-2 victory to begin the series on Friday. Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Orioles announced four roster moves. Left-handed pitcher Dietrich Enns was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. Left-handed […] The post Orioles announce 4 roster moves ahead of Yankees clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly

The Philadelphia Phillies have been given a jolt since Don Mattingly took over as interim manager. Mattingly remains undefeated as the team’s skipper, per Talkin’ Baseball. Don Mattingly’s Phillies remain undefeated pic.twitter.com/Zw7yQq7T4q — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 2, 2026 Mattingly is 4-0 as manager of the team, after taking over from Rob Thomson. Thomson was […] The post Phillies streaking under interim manager Don Mattingly appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves

The Atlanta Braves recently designated veteran starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco for assignment. After electing free agency, Carrasco is now back with the Braves, the team announced. “The #Braves today selected RHP Carlos Carrasco to the major league roster after optioning RHP Anthony Molina to Triple-A Gwinnett following last night’s game,” the Braves shared on X, […] The post Carlos Carrasco gets another opportunity with Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday, by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 9-1. Pirates catcher Henry Davis blasted two home runs in the game. One of them came during a live broadcast interview with Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skenes. Skenes had a fun reaction to seeing his teammate blast a homer. “We should […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes has perfect reaction to Henry Davis home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida High School Baseball Coach Abruptly Fired Before Playoffs Allowed Unsafe Behavior In Locker Room

Tony Cannaday is out as the high school baseball coach at St. Augustine in Florida. He was removed from his role just a few weeks before the playoffs. An investigation remains ongoing. This sudden and unexpected ouster stems from an alleged pattern of unsafe behavior in the high school baseball locker room. He has also […] The post Florida High School Baseball Coach Abruptly Fired Before Playoffs Allowed Unsafe Behavior In Locker Room appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season

The Houston Astros entered 2026 with legitimate playoff aspirations. A deep lineup anchored by Yordan Alvarez, a revamped rotation, and a full-strength roster, on paper, all the pieces were in place for a bounce-back season. Instead, Houston sits at 12-21, tied for last place in the American League West and on pace for a 59-103 […] The post Why Lance McCullers Jr. is most to blame for Astros’ awful start to 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued a historic on-base run in an 8-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Sutter Health Park. Kurtz was walked by reliever Hunter Gaddis in the seventh inning, reaching 20 consecutive games with at least one walk. That tied Barry Bonds (2002-03) for the second-longest streak since […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz makes MLB history not seen since Barry Bonds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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