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Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare

Ketel Marte was a late scratch for the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday due to experiencing a lower back injury. With Game 3 of the three-game series taking place at 12:35 p.m. EST, it appears the club knows his official status well before the start of the contest. The 32-year-old […] The post Ketel Marte returns to Diamondbacks lineup vs. Orioles after injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider fires back at howling Mets fans calling for Carlos Mendoza’s firing

One Major League Baseball insider is fed up with some impatient New York Mets fans. The Athletic’s Will Sammon says that Mets fans need to calm down about the job security of team manager Carlos Mendoza. “Let’s lean into the absurdity of discussing a manager’s job in the middle of April and say it plainly: […] The post Insider fires back at howling Mets fans calling for Carlos Mendoza’s firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Francisco Lindor shares clear message after another frustrating defeat

The New York Mets have not had the best start to the season by their standards,  and at this point, they could be trying anything to get back into the win column. Their latest loss against the Los Angeles Dodgers made it three in a row, and Francisco Lindor was asked what the team’s desperation […] The post Mets’ Francisco Lindor shares clear message after another frustrating defeat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention

The Houston Astros are not off to the best start to the 2026 campaign, starting just 7-11 on the year and in last place in the AL West. Injuries have already been an issue for the Astros, with multiple pitchers on the IL. Two of those pitchers, Josh Hader and Tatsuya Imai, just got some […] The post Astros’ Josh Hader, Tatsuya Imai injury updates will catch fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Veteran starter returning as Braves battle plethora of injuries

Recently, the Atlanta Braves have been doing a solid job of holding down the fort on the 2026 MLB season despite their plethora of injuries. The Braves’ pitching staff has mostly been performing well so far this season, despite several starters being out of the lineup, including both Spencer Strider and Spencer Schwellenbach. Now, the […] The post Veteran starter returning as Braves battle plethora of injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers, MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle agree to $150 million contract extension

MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle — a 21-year-old infielder– and the Detroit Tigers are reportedly in agreement on an eight-year, $150 million contract extension, according to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. McGonigle trails only Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin in MLB’s top prospect rankings. The Tigers’ shortstop/third baseman is hitting .311/.417/.492 across the […] The post Tigers, MLB’s No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle agree to $150 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Quote of the Day: Joe DiMaggio Reveals Why He Always Played Hard

The New York Yankees have had no shortage of superstars on their roster over the years. From Babe Ruth to Aaron Judge and everyone in between, Yankees fans have never had a problem finding a great player to cheer for. One star who played from 1936-1951 was Joe DiMaggio. DiMaggio, an outfielder, was ...

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Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets

Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets.  Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif. Instead, it was … The post Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds. On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to … The post Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr. appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss

The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team. The Mets have been in a miserable state since last week, and their struggles continued on Tuesday, when they absorbed a 2-1 loss to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium … The post Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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