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Why Anthony Volpe is ‘most excited I’ve ever been’ to return to NY

It’s been a tough time for the New York Yankees. They are coming off a five-game losing streak, plus their shortstop, Anthony Volpe, has been out recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. However, he is poised to return soon, beginning with a potential rehab start in Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. This is after he meets with […] The post Why Anthony Volpe is ‘most excited I’ve ever been’ to return to NY appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz gets struck in the head by a foul ball

Craig Albernaz was involved in a terrifying incident during Monday’s game. The Baltimore Orioles were hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday. In the fifth inning of the contest, the Orioles manager Albernaz was struck by a foul ball off the bat of Baltimore second baseman Jeremiah … The post Orioles manager Craig Albernaz gets struck in the head by a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles Announce Trade With Reds After Unfortunate News

Ryan Mountcastle was forced to watch on as the Baltimore Orioles secured a second-straight win, jumping to 8-7 on the 2026 MLB season after a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, winning the series 2-1. Now, the Orioles will remain in Baltimore as the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town ...

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Orioles land new infielder in trade with Reds

The 2026 MLB season is not even one month old, but the Baltimore Orioles are adding a new face to the roster. On Monday, the Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. The Reds had DFA’d Encarnacion-Strand on April 8, and the Orioles are now … The post Orioles land new infielder in trade with Reds appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles acquire Christian Encarnacion-Strand in trade with Reds

Two teams that are off to great starts to the 2026 season have agreed to a trade on Monday evening. The Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds have agreed to trade first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the Orioles for cash considerations. Encarnacion-Strand was designated by assignment by the Reds last week, after failing to capitalize on […] The post Orioles acquire Christian Encarnacion-Strand in trade with Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-MLB player drops reality check on Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette’s early-season slumps

Though the 2026 MLB season is less than a month old, one of the biggest early storylines has been the struggles of high-priced free agents like Pete Alonso and Bo Bichette, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets, respectively, during the winter. Discussing the struggles some players face when they make a […] The post Ex-MLB player drops reality check on Pete Alonso, Bo Bichette’s early-season slumps appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Baltimore Orioles Call Up Starter After Surprising Demotion

The Baltimore Orioles have called up starting pitcher Dean Kremer to start Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Orioles surprisingly omitted Kremer from the Opening Day roster to begin the season. However, with the season ending injury to Zach Eflin, the club needs Kremer in the rotation now.The reason for Kremer’s exclusion from the […] The post Baltimore Orioles Call Up Starter After Surprising Demotion appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Cincinnati Reds Announcing Deal With Orioles

On Tuesday night, the Cincinnati Reds will host the San Francisco Giants in Ohio.The Reds are coming off a 9-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels (also at home).Reds Announce Trade With OriolesBefore Tuesday’s game, the Reds announced that they had made a trade with the Baltimore Orioles.The Reds wrote: “The #Reds today traded IF […] The post TRADE: MLB World Reacts To Cincinnati Reds Announcing Deal With Orioles appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids

The ClutchPoints MLB Power Rankings are back after a bizarre week across the league. With two full weeks in the books, 20 teams are within two games of .500 in either direction. Among those are the New York Mets and New York Yankees, who are falling in the power rankings amid their five-game losing streaks. […] The post ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 8: Disastrous Yankees and Mets skids appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues

The Baltimore Orioles surprisingly optioned starting pitcher Dean Kremer to the minor leagues before the 2026 MLB season. It was a decision that almost no one saw coming. The Orioles made the decision a few weeks ago, but now Kremer is set to re-join the big league ball club. Baltimore announced that Kremer has been […] The post Orioles promote Dean Kremer after he surprisingly began season in minor leagues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles were forced to placed outfielder Tyler O’Neill on the 7-day concussion protocol. Now, manager Craig Albernaz has revealed exactly what led to that maneuver. O’Neill had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to an illness. On Thursday he was battling dehydration, when he fell and bumped […] The post Orioles’ Craig Albernaz tells scary story of Tyler O’Neill concussion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Aaron Boone to reporters: Jazz Chisholm Jr. needs to answer ‘things in a better way’

The New York Yankees lost 5-4 in extra innings to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday night, the ballclub’s fourth loss in a row. The Yankees had a chance to extend the game in the bottom of the 10th inning, with Tampa Bay’s Jonathan Aranda coming to the plate with one out and the bases…

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Closer Confidential: Week 2 Bullpen Updates (4/6-4/12)

On Wednesday the following household names recorded saves: Zach Agnos, Cole Winn, Rico Garcia, Matt Festa, Michael Petersen, Joel Kuhnel, Kody Funderburk. And some guy named Jeff Hoffman got one too. Deep breath. Okay, let’s get to work. After a busy week, we are seeing volatility in bullpens ...

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Orioles starter Zach Eflin’s heartbreaking revelation after injury that required Tommy John surgery

Re-signed to a one-year deal over the offseason, the Baltimore Orioles were counting on Zach Eflin to be a crucial piece of their rotation in 2026. However, a serious elbow injury has taken those plans off the table. Eflin has now underwent Tommy John surgery and will be eyeing a return in 2027. While his […] The post Orioles starter Zach Eflin’s heartbreaking revelation after injury that required Tommy John surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants’ Luis Arraez exits Orioles clash after head injury

San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez exited Saturday night’s 6-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning with a right wrist injury following an unusual sequence. The incident occurred in the bottom of the fourth inning when a ground ball off the bat of Leody Taveras forced Arraez to make a defensive […] The post Giants’ Luis Arraez exits Orioles clash after head injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luis Arraez Exits Giants’ Game with Wrist Injury

The San Francisco Giants’ second baseman, Luis Arraez, exited the game in the 5th inning with a right wrist injury in the Giants’ 6-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. In the bottom of the 4th inning, Arraez got kicked in his right hand by Orioles outfielder Dylan Beavers after Beavers jumped to avoid running into […] The post Luis Arraez Exits Giants’ Game with Wrist Injury appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern

Merrill Kelly started the 2026 season on the 15-day IL after suffering a nerve injury in his back. His latest update, however, suggests he could return soon and make his debut for the campaign with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Reports indicate that the 37-year-old right-hander is set to join the Diamondbacks’ weekend series against the Philadelphia […] The post Diamondbacks’ Merrill Kelly nearing 2026 debut after injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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