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Royals’ Salvador Perez, Matt Quatraro clear air after ‘mental breather’ mishap

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez made his opinion known after manager Matt Quatraro gave him a day off on Saturday. But now both manager and player appear to be on the same page. Quatraro specifically said Perez needed a, “mental breather,” which the catcher disagreed with. In the end, it seems to be a […] The post Royals’ Salvador Perez, Matt Quatraro clear air after ‘mental breather’ mishap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cam Schlittler getting ‘death threats’ before Fenway debut — but rising Yankees star is ready for the hate

Let’s just say that given the choice on whether to toss kerosene or water on the lingering embers from last October’s conflict with a segment of Red Sox fans, Schlittler did in words what he does on the mound — threw heat.

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How Ryan Ward overcame long minor-league wait to make Dodgers debut: ‘He’s earned it’

DENVER — The wait lasted seven years, three weeks and, in the end, one final half-inning. On Friday night, Ryan Ward was on deck at the start of Triple-A Oklahoma City’s game in Albuquerque when he was called back to the dugout at the last second. There was news for him, he was told. But...

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When Astros’ Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier are expected to return from injury

The Houston Astros pitching rotation has been stung massively by the injury bug to begin their 2026 campaign. Amongst the pitchers currently on Houston’s injury list are Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier. Astros general manager Dana Brown has now revealed when he expects Brown and Javier back on the mound. He is expected both to […] The post When Astros’ Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier are expected to return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dave Roberts shoots down Dalton Rushing’s ‘fishy’ Rockies speculation

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a close game on Saturday to the Colorado Rockies, at Coors Field. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts felt his offense didn’t capitalize on Colorado’s mistakes. Following the game, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing also made a comment about Colorado’s hitters. “I think they had a good game plan as an opposing team, […] The post Dave Roberts shoots down Dalton Rushing’s ‘fishy’ Rockies speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in lineup again vs. Blue Jays after returning from torn ACL in under 8 months?

After making his return from a torn ACL, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. returned to the lineup on Saturday. Now, the Diamondbacks have an opportunity to sweep the Blue Jays on Sunday. Here’s everything you need to know about Gurriel’s injury and status against the Blue Jays. Lourdes Gurriel Jr.’s injury status vs. Blue […] The post Is Diamondbacks’ Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in lineup again vs. Blue Jays after returning from torn ACL in under 8 months? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees spice up rainy Sunday with Astros trade

The New York Yankees have officially entered a rain delay prior to their scheduled Sunday matchup against the Kansas City Royals. In the meantime, New York has pulled off a shrewd trade. The Yankees have acquired minor league left-hander Wilmy Sanchez in exchange for infielder Braden Shewmake, the team announced. Shewmake had been with New […] The post Yankees spice up rainy Sunday with Astros trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge

Athletics infielder Jeff McNeil made a sportsmanlike move against the Chicago White Sox on Friday that ultimately had some ulterior motives behind it. McNeil was batting in the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Ca. and took a pitch low for ball two. Chicago catcher Edgar Quero tried to challenge … The post Jeff McNeil made clever move to force White Sox to burn a challenge appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Trevor Bauer Asks Media For Help Remodeling His Image In Pursuit Of MLB Return

Trevor Bauer has been out of Major League Baseball since 2021. The Cy Young winner last pitched for the Dodgers where he won eight games and posted a 2.59 ERA. He was booted after violating the MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Policy. Since, he’s bounced around various international leagues. Those stops […] The post Trevor Bauer Asks Media For Help Remodeling His Image In Pursuit Of MLB Return appeared first on BroBible.

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Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap

The pending $3.9 billion sale of the San Diego Padres is already reshaping conversations around MLB’s next collective bargaining agreement, with some within the sport questioning how the record-setting price impacts the league’s push for a salary cap. One anonymous executive acknowledged the challenge the sale presents in future negotiations, saying, “I’m just glad that […] The post Anonymous owner claims $3.9 billion Padres sale will hurt MLB’s argument for salary cap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak

The New York Mets are entering their Sunday matchup against the Chicago Cubs on a 10-game losing streak. Now, manager Carlos Mendoza has decided to make a change to the pitching rotation. David Peterson has been scratched, and now Tobias Myers will be starting in his place, via Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The […] The post Struggling Mets starter gets brutally honest on late scratch vs. Cubs amid 10-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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