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Rob Thomson is Phillies’ current scapegoat, but Dave Dombrowski deserves to be fired even more

The Philadelphia Phillies became the second team in MLB to fire a manager after the club announced it was moving on from Rob Thomson on Tuesday. With the franchise starting the 2026 season with an abysmal 9-19 record, the front office felt a change was necessary, and Thomson was the odd man out. But there’s […] The post Rob Thomson is Phillies’ current scapegoat, but Dave Dombrowski deserves to be fired even more appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles

The Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not off to the best start to the season. He is hitting just .205 with seven home runs, but the man affectionately known as The Big Dumper is still one of the biggest star catchers in the majors. Now, Raleigh is talking about the life of being a […] The post Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres Announce Manny Machado Injury News After Cubs Win

The San Diego Padres kicked off their series against the Chicago Cubs with a 9-7 victory that featured plenty of drama. San Diego got off to a rare 3-0 lead in the first inning, which marked only the fourth time this season the Padres have scored a run in the first frame. The Cubs would rally […] The post Padres Announce Manny Machado Injury News After Cubs Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Braves Lose Dylan Lee, Recall Top Prospect Ahead of Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves roster will be without stud reliever Dylan Lee for an upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers starting on Tuesday, April 28, with the left-hander heading to the paternity list, per a team announcement. Right-hander Didier Fuentes was recalled to take Lee’s spot on the squad.Lee has been one of the most effective […] The post Braves Lose Dylan Lee, Recall Top Prospect Ahead of Tigers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Phillies hit with attention-grabbing ‘stale’ reality after firing Rob Thomson

The Philadelphia Phillies abruptly fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after a 9-19 start to the season. All of which begs the question: did the Phillies set themselves up for this? According to Jayson Stark of The Athletic, an anonymous scout confided in him that the state of affairs for Philadelphia is not grim, but […] The post Phillies hit with attention-grabbing ‘stale’ reality after firing Rob Thomson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 10 Heaviest Players In MLB History

The nature of baseball means it’s a bit easier to get away with packing some extra pounds onto your frame, and there are plenty of people who didn’t fit the typical athlete archetype from a physical standpoint who managed to make it to the MLB—including a good chunk of the guys who comprise the list […] The post The 10 Heaviest Players In MLB History appeared first on BroBible.

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Red Sox CEO Criticized for Remarks on Alex Cora’s Firing

It is safe to say that the decision by the Boston Red Sox to fire manager Alex Cora has not been a popular move. After all, the coach previously helped guide the team to a World Series title in his first season in Boston. Cora also posted the third-most wins in Red Sox history. Nevertheless, […] The post Red Sox CEO Criticized for Remarks on Alex Cora’s Firing appeared first on HEAVY.

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Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series

The Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Before the series, the Reds shared an important injury update. Left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson was sent to Double-A for a rehab assignment, the team announced on Tuesday. Ferguson signed a contract with the Reds this past offseason. The […] The post Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Atlanta Braves Announce Didier Fuentes News Before Tigers Game

The Atlanta Braves are set to begin a three-game set with the Detroit Tigers today. Atlanta has the best record in MLB, and has been rolling so far this season. This is the Braves last series in April, and they’ve yet to lose one yet. Before the Tigers game on Tuesday, Atlanta announced a notable […] The post Atlanta Braves Announce Didier Fuentes News Before Tigers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season

The San Francisco Giants are looking for solid production this season from slugger Rafael Devers. Devers has so far failed to deliver those eye-popping stats. “People haven’t talked about him as much as other disappointing players, but he has the worst fWAR in baseball, a strikeout rate over 30 percent, and only two home runs […] The post The lousy numbers behind Rafael Devers’ MLB-worst flop to begin 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres

After a 10-game winning streak, the Chicago Cubs are now on a three-game losing streak. On Monday, they fell short to the San Diego Padres 9-7. Mason Miller closed it out, despite having his scoreless innings streak halted under a controversial call. In the 9th, the Padres led 9-5. Chicago left fielder Matt Shaw hit […] The post Craig Counsell reacts to finding success vs. Mason Miller despite loss vs. Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Firing Manager Before Giants Game

On Tuesday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies will open up their series with the San Francisco Giants (at home).The Phillies are coming off a series where they lost two out of three to the Atlanta Braves (in Georgia).Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the team announced the news that they had fired manager Rob Thomson after part of […] The post MLB World Reacts To Philadelphia Phillies Firing Manager Before Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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