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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets brutally honest on recent Blue Jays slump

The Toronto Blue Jays watched Vladimir Guerrero Jr. surge during late April. Even drawing praise from MLB legend Albert Pujols. The swinging tide has shifted in May, though, as Guerrero is enduring a current slump even after beating the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Saturday. The American League champion pounded his last hits against the Anaheim Angels, […] The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gets brutally honest on recent Blue Jays slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays All-Star Gets Positive Health Update

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk has received a positive health update as he hopes to return soon from a thumb injury. Kirk has been out of the Blue Jays’ lineup since April 3, when he fractured the thumb on his catching hand in a game against the Chicago White Sox. Given how important […] The post Blue Jays All-Star Gets Positive Health Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling much of the season, but they are situated in the lowly American League Central and they are in contention. Even though the Twins have a 20-24 record, they are just 3 1/2 games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians and just 1 1/2 games out of a Wild Card […] The post Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Max Fried lands on IL but avoids worst-case scenario

Fans of the New York Yankees held their collective breath when starter Max Fried departed Wednesday’s start against the Baltimore Orioles after just three innings, during which he allowed three runs on five hits and a walk, due to left elbow posterior soreness. As speculation grew about the possible severity of his ailment, it appears […] The post Yankees’ Max Fried lands on IL but avoids worst-case scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Twins’ Byron Buxton was scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

The Minnesota Twins were forced to make a late lineup change Thursday when star center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched before a 9-1 win over the Miami Marlins because of soreness in his right hip flexor. The team announced the change around two hours before first pitch after the 32-year-old had originally been scheduled to […] The post Why Twins’ Byron Buxton was scratched from lineup vs. Marlins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot

The drought is over. Yordan Alvarez stepped into the box in the Astros’ series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday and did what he always seems to eventually do, launched a moonshot that had no business staying in the ballpark for home run No. 14 of the 2026 season. Yordan Alvarez crushes home run […] The post Astros news: Yordan Alvarez breaks 5-game homer-less drought with centerfield moonshot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners getting huge Cal Raleigh boost for Braves clash

The Seattle Mariners are set to play the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. Before the game, it was announced that Cal Raleigh is returning to the lineup after he missed three games due to an injury. Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reported the news. “Cal Raleigh (right side soreness) is back in the Mariners’ lineup tonight […] The post Mariners getting huge Cal Raleigh boost for Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees Announce Updates on Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon Ahead of Rangers Series

The New York Yankees have pitched like the best team in baseball over the first six weeks of the major-league season. So it’s easy to forget they are missing two of their ace starters. But Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon are on the verge of returning, since the Yankees announced Rodon would move his rehab […] The post Yankees Announce Updates on Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodon Ahead of Rangers Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Guardians pitcher who is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season

The Cleveland Guardians are tied for the lead in the American League Central standings with the Detroit Tigers. Cleveland is 18-17 and the ball club has been inconsistent at times, but the team is still finding ways to compete. Starting pitcher Gavin Williams has played a crucial role in the Guardians’ success. Williams, 26, has […] The post The Guardians pitcher who is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels Urged to Make Unpopular Decision with Mike Trout

The Los Angeles Angels are once again struggling. They have yet to reach the postseason since 2014 and have not had a winning season since 2015. Things are really looking bleak for the Halos as the 2026 season rolls along.A 13-22 start has them at the bottom of the American League. However, three-time American League […] The post Angels Urged to Make Unpopular Decision with Mike Trout appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blue Jays’ George Springer exits Twins game after HBP leads to injury scare

Life can be cruel sometimes. Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer took a pitch off the left big toe that he fractured in April and was forced to exit Saturday afternoon’s game versus the Minnesota Twins. He was in obvious pain, which is the last thing this team needs as it tries to survive […] The post Blue Jays’ George Springer exits Twins game after HBP leads to injury scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP

Willson Contreras created a lighthearted moment at Fenway Park on Friday night when the Boston Red Sox first baseman reacted unusually after taking a hit-by-pitch during Game 1 of a three-game series vs. the Houston Astros. The Red Sox secured a 3–1 win, but the most memorable sequence came early in the game. In the […] The post Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras throws ball back to Astros pitcher after HBP appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is putting himself in a position to pull off a feat no other Toronto Blue Jays player has ever done. Through Wednesday, Guerrero is batting .358, which is the second-best in the big leagues. Only fellow first baseman IldemaroVargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks has a better batting average (.372) among qualified players, … The post Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is surging toward a potential Blue Jays first appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Trevor Rogers had one of his best seasons in 2025 when he finished with a 1.81 ERA and 0.90 WHIP in 18 starts. He owned a career-best 5.5 WAR and emerged as the best starter on the roster. The start of the 2026 season has not seen that same level of […] The post Orioles’ Trevor Rogers lands on injured list on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Angels’ Mike Trout joined Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts in American League history

Major League Baseball is in a much better spot when Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is playing at the top of his game. Trout is off to a hot start in 2026, and on Wednesday, he hit his 10th home run of the young season. If he continues to smash at this rate, he […] The post How Angels’ Mike Trout joined Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts in American League history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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