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2026 season

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami is just 4th rookie ever to homer in first 3 games

Things have not gone perfectly for the Chicago White Sox so far in the 2026 season. They struck out a record 20 times on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers, and lost the second game, too. But White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami has impressed so far, smoking a home run in each of his first […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami is just 4th rookie ever to homer in first 3 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JJ Wetherholt’s first 2 games of Cardinals career have never been matched

The St. Louis Cardinals have a promising young slugger in shortstop JJ Wetherholt. Wetherholt is having a stellar start to his 2026 season. In fact, his start is simply historic. “JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals is the first player in MLB history with a home run in his first career game and a walkoff hit […] The post JJ Wetherholt’s first 2 games of Cardinals career have never been matched appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Ernie Clement’s clutch walk-off hit in Blue Jays-Athletics clash

The Toronto Blue Jays came within inches of a World Series championship multiple times last year, and they did so by valuing the fundamental aspect of hitting. This team simply puts the ball in play. Nobody epitomized that approach during the 2025 playoffs better than record-breaker Ernie Clement. The 30-year-old infielder is picking up where […] The post Watch Ernie Clement’s clutch walk-off hit in Blue Jays-Athletics clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease accomplish feat not seen since 1901

The starting pitching has been on fire for the Toronto Blue Jays to begin the season. So much so that both Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease have accomplished a feat that hasn’t been seen since 1901. Both Gausman and Cease both recorded 11 or more strikeouts in their first starts of the 2026 campaign, according […] The post Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease accomplish feat not seen since 1901 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tony Vitello: Giants are ‘a little emotional’ and have ‘a lot of try hard’ after scoreless start

Two games into his managerial career in San Francisco, Tony Vitello is already pointing the finger at himself. The Giants have been shut out in back-to-back games to open the 2026 season, and Vitello addressed the offense’s struggles with the media on Friday, taking responsibility for what he believes is a locker room that is Read more... The post Tony Vitello: Giants are ‘a little emotional’ and have ‘a lot of try hard’ after scoreless start appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Are more Orioles contract extensions coming after Shane Baz deal?

As the Baltimore Orioles signed pitcher Shane Baz to a $68 million contract extension, it marked another instance of the team sharing confidence in the team they’ve been crafting ahead of the 2026 season. With Orioles general manager Mike Elias speaking highly of Baz after the contract extension, the owner’s comments on the matter seem […] The post Are more Orioles contract extensions coming after Shane Baz deal? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Andrew Vaughn battling hand injury early in season

The Milwaukee Brewers are dealing with an early setback to open the 2026 season, as first baseman Andrew Vaughn is managing a hand injury that has already impacted the team’s infield alignment and prompted immediate roster adjustments. The development has also led to the promotion of top prospect Jefferson Quero, adding a new layer to […] The post Brewers’ Andrew Vaughn battling hand injury early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jacob deGrom is already dealing with a new injury issue

The Texas Rangers have to feel a little bit anxious with the newest development around pitcher Jacob deGrom on Saturday. deGrom will not start on Saturday as scheduled due to neck stiffness. The Rangers are optimistic that the injury is not serious, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Jacob deGrom has been … The post Jacob deGrom is already dealing with a new injury issue appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ole Miss football’s Trinidad Chambliss secures key legal victory to return in 2026

As Ole Miss football star Trinidad Chambliss gained a sixth year of eligibility, there was no doubt going to be pushback from the NCAA to make this a legal battle. Despite the NCAA appealing certain courts for the Ole Miss football star getting a sixth year of eligibility, it seems that it was all for […] The post Ole Miss football’s Trinidad Chambliss secures key legal victory to return in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to face off against the Miami Marlins on Friday for their first game of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, Colorado was hit with some injury news, as the club is sending an outfielder to the IL. Reports indicate that Mickey Moniak, who is 27 years old, is being placed on the […] The post Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Does Yankees lineup vs. Giants confirm 2026 strategy?

The New York Yankees got off to a strong start to their 2026 season, shutting out the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, 7-0. In the win, 27-year-old Ben Rice got the start at first base, going 1-4 with a run scored. He hit cleanup in the powerful Yankees lineup. Entering the season, many wondered whether […] The post Does Yankees lineup vs. Giants confirm 2026 strategy? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares strong 4-word opinion amid rise of Las Vegas sports

Maxx Crosby isn’t just the heart and soul of the Las Vegas Raiders defense; he is officially the self-appointed ambassador for the “Sports Capital of the World.” As the desert continues its rapid transformation into a professional sports mecca, the star pass rusher made his feelings crystal clear with a short, punchy message to the […] The post Raiders’ Maxx Crosby shares strong 4-word opinion amid rise of Las Vegas sports appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Mike Trout has MLB world hyped after launching monster home run vs. Astros

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout crushed an Opening Day home run against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Trout is looking to have a bounce back season, and Thursday’s moment gives him important momentum. The Angels ultimately defeated the Astros 3-0 on Opening Day. MIKE TROUT WITH AN OPENING DAY HOME RUN 💥 pic.twitter.com/VRMrpEnpWl — […] The post Angels’ Mike Trout has MLB world hyped after launching monster home run vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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