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Mariners rumors: Joe Espada was finalist for manager job before hiring Jason Kanzler

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With the Seattle Mariners finding a replacement after firing manager Dan Wilson in the form of Jason Kanzler, there was another candidate that was a finalit that had a bevy of managerial experience. As Kanzler’s hire for the Mariners was surprising, the other finalist for the role was Joe Espada. There were two main candidates […] The post Mariners rumors: Joe Espada was finalist for manager job before hiring Jason Kanzler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Fans up in arms over Dan Wilson’s Luis Castillo-Bryce Miller decision

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The Seattle Mariners are looking to catch the Athletics in the AL West. While the Mariners have dealt with a rash of injuries, they are still in contention in the division. The team is set to open up a three-game set with the Athletics on Monday, and now Dan Wilson is giving an update on […] The post Mariners’ Fans up in arms over Dan Wilson’s Luis Castillo-Bryce Miller decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare

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As Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez exited Friday’s win against the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, fans are wondering if the issue is something to be worried about or not. With the Astros dealing with an immense amount of injuries, the last thing the team needs is one to their best hitter in Alvarez, as his status […] The post Astros’ Yordan Alvarez won’t play Sunday vs. Cubs, but it’s not because of injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners makes important injury roster move before Royals game

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Through the first two months of the season, the Seattle Mariners have dealt with injuries that have hindered their progress. But the Mariners made an injury roster move before the start of their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals, according to Mariners PR. “Roster Moves:  Victor Robles, OF, reinstated from 10-day Injured List (right […] The post Mariners makes important injury roster move before Royals game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates

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The Houston Astros have dealt with several injuries this season, and there’s no doubt that it has affected them throughout the year so far. Josh Hader and Hunter Brown are two of the players who are trying to get back from their injuries, and the good news is that they’re trending upward. Manager Joe Espada […] The post Astros’ Joe Espada shares pivotal Josh Hader, Hunter Brown injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas Rangers Get Important Update After Corey Seager’s Latest Injury

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The Texas Rangers are fighting with the Oakland Athletics for the top spot in the AL West. The Rangers are in a tight situation with the Seattle Mariners trailing. A huge part of their success has come from Corey Seager, but the All-Star’s latest injury does not bring good news for fans. Seager was not …

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Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants

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The Athletics earned a big 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday, giving the club its 23rd win of the season and keeping them in first place in the AL West. Nick Kurtz hit another home run during the contest, making it his third in three games. However, after the victory, the second-year […] The post Athletics’ Nick Kurtz drops ‘rollercoaster’ confession after crushing another home run vs. Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers make Corey Seager decision amid 0-27 slump

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The Texas Rangers are scheduled to face off against the Houston Astros on Friday with the goal of advancing to a 22-22 record. With the possibility of bringing the record back to .500, and Corey Seager seemingly in a slump, manager Skip Schumaker is making some changes to the lineup for Friday’s matchup. Reports indicate […] The post Rangers make Corey Seager decision amid 0-27 slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners rumors: Will Seattle make trade after Cal Raleigh’s injury?

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With Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh dealing with an injury that placed him on the injured list (IL), the baseball world is wondering if the team will make any moves to rectify the situation. As Raleigh lands on the Mariners’ IL, this MLB insider gives insight into what the team is likely to do […] The post Mariners rumors: Will Seattle make trade after Cal Raleigh’s injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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AJ Pierzynski reveals honest truth of injury Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is dealing with

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The Seattle Mariners have been up and down this season, and things may not get better in the short term after Cal Raleigh was placed on the 10-day IL. Raleigh is dealing with a right oblique strain, and there’s no doubt that it’s been affecting his play, as he just broke his 0-38 streak. AJ […] The post AJ Pierzynski reveals honest truth of injury Mariners’ Cal Raleigh is dealing with appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Ken Rosenthal believes in Mariners despite Cal Raleigh landing on IL

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The Seattle Mariners placed Cal Raleigh on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain on Thursday. While it’s less than ideal news, the 29-year-old catcher has had quite a dreadful season, as he just recently ended a 0-for-38 slump. Despite the cold start to the 2026 campaign for Raleigh and the Mariners, MLB insider […] The post Why Ken Rosenthal believes in Mariners despite Cal Raleigh landing on IL appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros looking for bizarre franchise first against struggling Reds

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It’s been a rough start in South Texas, as the Houston Astros lost another series and are now 15-23. Now, they will head to Great American Ballpark to face the Cincinnati Reds. The Astros franchise will be looking for a crazy first in their series this weekend with the Cincinnati Reds, according to Astros beat […] The post Astros looking for bizarre franchise first against struggling Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve

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Jose Altuve haters were eating good on Tuesday night. Altuve and the Houston Astros played Tuesday at home against Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the fifth inning at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, Altuve ended up producing one of the most humiliating moments of his entire career. Batting against the Dodgers superstar … The post Shohei Ohtani got the most embarrassing swing-and-miss from Jose Altuve appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season

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Nobody had the Athletics penciled in as an AL West contender when spring training wrapped up. BetMGM set their win total at just 75.5 before the season, USA Today analysts projected the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners to run away with the division, and the national baseball media largely dismissed Oakland as a rebuilding club […] The post How Athletics have upset expectations with shocking start to 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels GM offers honest assessment on Kurt Suzuki’s performance amid poor start

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The MLB regular season is in full swing, and circumstances are beginning to normalize just a little over a month into the 2026 season. The Los Angeles Angels, for instance, are back to bringing back the rear in the AL West, as they fell to 13-22 on the season after suffering a 5-1 loss to […] The post Angels GM offers honest assessment on Kurt Suzuki’s performance amid poor start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash

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The Texas Rangers arrived in Detroit for their weekend series against the Tigers, carrying some unwelcome news: star outfielder Wyatt Langford will be sidelined for at least another week after suffering a setback during his injury rehabilitation. Langford will be shut down from throwing and swinging a bat for seven days before the Rangers reevaluate […] The post Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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