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Giants manager Tony Vitello shares latest Rafael Devers injury update

San Francisco Giants slugger Rafael Devers has been dealing with a hamstring injury since late February in spring training. After stepping in as the designated hitter in the season-opener, it sounds like manager Tony Vitello has an update about Devers’ situation. Vitello claims that the 29-year-old infielder could step in and play first base right […] The post Giants manager Tony Vitello shares latest Rafael Devers injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trevor Bauer posts video of scary 100 mph comebacker to head

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is still searching for his next opportunity in baseball. But in the meantime, he found himself in another precarious position. Bauer was throwing a bullpen session and uncorked a pitch at 100 MPH. The batter swung and set it right back at the right-hander, hitting him directly in the […] The post Trevor Bauer posts video of scary 100 mph comebacker to head appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Skenes not only USA WBC pitcher to struggle on Opening Day

The early departure of Paul Skenes from the Pittsburgh Pirates-New York Mets Opening Day matchup at first seemed like an incredible story of the power of the Mets’ batting order. However, with Logan Webb and Matthew Boyd also struggling in their first outings of the season, it kick-started a broader narrative on the effect of […] The post Paul Skenes not only USA WBC pitcher to struggle on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers news: John Smoltz says Shohei Ohtani could master golf too if he wanted to

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in baseball, and many believe it. He is also the first person to be a star hitter and pitcher since Babe Ruth. During an interview with the Subpar Podcast, John Smoltz declared that Ohtani is so good that he could master golf if […] The post Dodgers news: John Smoltz says Shohei Ohtani could master golf too if he wanted to appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former World Series champion has announced his retirement

A former World Series champion has announced his retirement after 16 seasons. Jason Heyward has elected to retire after failing to catch on with a team this offseason. The five-time Gold Glove winner spent the bulk of his career with the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. Jason Heyward has announced his retirement after 16 seasons … The post Former World Series champion has announced his retirement appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Tom Hanks to star in new baseball movie based on ‘The Comebacker’

Tom Hanks is getting ready to dive back into the world of baseball for an upcoming movie project as the acting icon has jumped on board a brand new film. According to Variety, Hanks is set to star in a new baseball movie based on the short story “The Comebacker” written by acclaimed author Dave Eggers. Read more... The post Tom Hanks to star in new baseball movie based on ‘The Comebacker’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Jason Heyward retires after 16 MLB seasons

Jason Heyward carved out a solid 16-year career for himself, with stops with the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros, and San Diego Padres. He played a big leadership role in the Cubs’ drought-ending World Series victory in 2016, and added a second ring from his time with the […] The post Jason Heyward retires after 16 MLB seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years

The Los Angeles Angels started their season with a 3-0 shutout win over the Houston Astros, thanks in part to a Mike Trout home run. It was the first opening day shutout win for the team in 49 years, according to Swilly from Jomboy Media. “The Angels get an Opening Day shutout win for the […] The post Angels’ Opening Day shutout win a first in 49 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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World Series-winning MLB star Jason Heyward retires at 36 as he pens emotional farewell statement

The five-time Gold Glove winner spent most of his career with the Chicago Cubs, while also playing for the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, LA Dodgers, Houston Astros and San Diego Padres.

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Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet sounds off on adding new pitch during offseason

The Boston Red Sox opened their season with a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, backed by a dominant performance by Garrett Crochet. After the game, Crochett described the process with the new pitch in the offseason and his old arsenal, according to Red Sox beat writer Christopher Smith. “Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet added […] The post Red Sox’ Garrett Crochet sounds off on adding new pitch during offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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