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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami joins club with 1 player since 1900 after mashing another HR

Chicago White Sox rookie designated hitter Munetaka Murakami went deep once again in Sunday’s 7-4 victory over the Athletics to conclude the three-game series. The 26-year-old finished the game 1-for-5, hitting a two-run shot. It was his third straight game with a homer, bringing his season tally to eight through his first 22 MLB appearances. […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami joins club with 1 player since 1900 after mashing another HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ 9th-inning choke vs. Cubs extends miserable losing streak to 11

The New York Mets are still in a major slump, as their winning streak stretched into 11 games following a brutal 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday to close out a three-game series at Wrigley Field in Chicago. New York was in position to win the game and end their losing skid, as […] The post Mets’ 9th-inning choke vs. Cubs extends miserable losing streak to 11 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics announce 2 big roster moves ahead of White Sox clash

The Athletics made significant adjustments ahead of Saturday’s matchup with the Chicago White Sox, as pitching depth quickly became a priority early in the three-game series. After a 9–2 loss in the series opener Friday night, the club moved to reinforce its bullpen, recalling Mason Barnett while optioning Elvis Alvarado. The A’s enter Saturday looking […] The post Athletics announce 2 big roster moves ahead of White Sox clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace

In front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park, the Chicago White Sox smoked the Athletics 9-2 on Friday night to open their three-game series. Chicago racked up a season-high 15 hits to put an end to its three-game losing streak. The offensive breakthrough took off thanks to Munetaka Murakami, who went […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Baseball Deep League Waivers: Top Adds for April 20-26

Deep-league managers, the April 20-26 waiver wire is loaded with players available in 30% or more of Yahoo and ESPN leagues who are already producing. This authoritative weekly guide highlights the top streaming adds, roster stashes, and must-add names with full performance analysis and matchup context so you can make confident roster moves before lineups lock.

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Athletics’ Jacob Wilson drops MacKenzie Gore admission after competitive win over Rangers

The Athletics got a gritty win against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their series, and it was Jacob Wilson who came up big for his team. Wilson hit a two-run single and made a key defensive play at shortstop to get the 2-1 win over the Rangers, and he was able to […] The post Athletics’ Jacob Wilson drops MacKenzie Gore admission after competitive win over Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers first baseman Jake Burger doubles down with multi-home run game vs. Athletics

The Texas Rangers are riding a strong offensive performance as Jake Burger powered the lineup in a matchup vs. the Athletics. His early surge set the tone and provided a significant boost for a team looking to gain momentum. The Rangers’ slugging first baseman made an immediate impact Monday night in the first game of […] The post Rangers first baseman Jake Burger doubles down with multi-home run game vs. Athletics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns

The Houston Astros have been decimated early in 2026 by the injury bug.  As of April 13th, Houston has six key players on the injured list. Those being: Josh Hader (RP), Hunter Brown (SP), Ronel Blanco (SP), Tatsuya Imai (SP), and Jeremy Pena (SS). Hader, when healthy, is the team’s closer and one of the best relievers […] The post Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2026 Fantasy Baseball Bat Speed Gainers & Losers: Early Signs of Slumps or Surges?

We are more than two weeks into the 2026 season and overreactions reign supreme. So we are going to look at some early data, examine the historical context of that data, and make our best guesses as to what fantasy baseball owners should do based on the given data. Today we are looking at bat ...

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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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Phil Garner dead at age 76 as tributes pour in for World Series winner – ‘never lost his signature spark’

MLB icon Phil Garner has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His family announced the heartbreaking news in a statement on Sunday. It…

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Mets make intriguing move on vet amid 5-game skid

The New York Mets began a six-game homestand with plenty of momentum after winning three straight on the road versus the San Francisco Giants, but they did not deliver their fans a product befitting of their roster talent and massive payroll. A 1-0 loss versus the Athletics on Sunday capped off a series sweep and […] The post Mets make intriguing move on vet amid 5-game skid appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep

NEW YORK– Sunday afternoon could have been the kind of day owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns envisioned when the New York Mets traded for former Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta in the offseason. But it was not meant to be, as the lineup totaled just four hits and wasted […] The post Mets’ Carlos Mendoza gets brutally honest on humiliation by Athletics in series sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep

The New York Mets had such high expectations heading into the 2026 season. New York made several moves during the offseason, showing off their large payroll and their hunger to reach a World Series. Things aren’t turning out so well, so far. New York is under .500 on the season after getting swept by the […] The post Mets trolled by Athletics after pathetic sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76

Former MLB player and manager Phil Garner has died at 76. Garner died after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement. He “passed away peacefully” while surrounded by family. The Pittsburgh Pirates, where Garner spent the most memorable portion of his playing career, paid tribute to the former second baseman with … The post Former World Series manager Phil Garner dies at 76 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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