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Mariners’ Josh Naylor finally breaks season-opening slump with 2-homer game vs Astros

The Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros are in the finale of a 4-game series that extends to a rare Monday afternoon. Seattle has won each of the three games of the series, and they are on their way to sweeping the Astros to get back on track for the 2026 season. The Mariners began the […] The post Mariners’ Josh Naylor finally breaks season-opening slump with 2-homer game vs Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Teoscar Hernández, Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers’ MLB-best offense to win over Rangers

Last year, there were only two qualified hitters in Major League Baseball who had a .300 batting average and .500 slugging percentage. Through the 14 games this season, the Dodgers are just about doing it as an entire team. After a 6-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night, it’s becoming hard to keep...

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Padres shock fans with Fernando Tatis Jr. decision before Rockies game

The San Diego Padres are witnessing an early season slump out of Fernando Tatis Jr.. Tatis himself admitted the early struggles. Well, SD pulled off a shocking decision ahead of facing the Colorado Rockies. The franchise revealed Tatis moved to second base Saturday. Which pulls him out of his normal shortstop duties. Saturday starters. pic.twitter.com/vHjeKbVfkl […] The post Padres shock fans with Fernando Tatis Jr. decision before Rockies game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nico Hoerner’s latest feat proves Cubs’ contract extension was worth it

While the Chicago Cubs are 6-6 on the season entering Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Nico Hoerner is seemingly having a hot start to the campaign. His first hit against Pittsburgh on Friday pretty much proves it. Hoerner, who turns 29 in May, is one of just two players in MLB this season with […] The post Nico Hoerner’s latest feat proves Cubs’ contract extension was worth it appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season

Barring an unforeseen turnaround, the Colorado Rockies aren’t expected to compete for a playoff spot in 2026. Instead, the Rockies are focused on developing their young players and building to a bright future. That’s not to say results don’t matter. Instead, Colorado will be intently evaluating each player who gets an opportunity on their roster. […] The post Rockies’ biggest flop to begin 2026 MLB season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season

It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for Ryan McMahon, as the New York Yankees’ third baseman has only recorded two hits out of 26 at-bats. While New York is winning games (8-3 to begin the campaign), McMahon is seemingly focused on breaking his slump. The 31-year-old infielder admitted he is not happy […] The post Yankees’ Ryan McMahon makes honest admission amid brutal slump to begin season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas was a late scratch from the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, as his father passed away in Venezuela. A day after learning of his father’s death, Rojas decided to return to action immediately and play in Wednesday’s contest against Toronto. Rojas, who is 37 years […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami

The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago White Sox to open up the 2026 MLB season. However, Chicago has arguably the most intriguing rookie of the campaign in Munetaka Murakami, who hit a home run in each of those three games. After there was concern this offseason over how his bat would translate from the Nippon […] The post Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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San Francisco Giants DFA 15-HR Infielder After Adding New RP

Earlier on Monday, the San Francisco Giants made a trade with the Detroit Tigers to bring in relief pitcher Dylan Smith. Now, to make room for Smith on their 40-man roster, the Giants are parting ways with another one of their players. The Giants have announced that they have designated utilityman Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment. […] The post San Francisco Giants DFA 15-HR Infielder After Adding New RP appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties extremely rare Expansion Era feat

The Washington Nationals have started the season on a solid note, winning two of their first three games of the 2026 MLB regular season over a 2025 playoff team in the Chicago Cubs. On Sunday night, they sealed the series victory with a 6-3 win over the Cubs, and it was Joey Wiemer who starred […] The post Nationals’ Joey Wiemer ties extremely rare Expansion Era feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bo Bichette Doesn’t Hold Back on Boos From Mets Fans

New York Mets‘ Bo Bichette is getting the experience of the pressures that come with playing in the Big Apple through three games this 2026 MLB season. Bichette isn’t off to the start that he and the Mets had hope despite the team winning two of three against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Moreover, in the 4-3 loss […] The post Bo Bichette Doesn’t Hold Back on Boos From Mets Fans appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Hyeseong Kim puts Dodgers on notice with 5 hit OKC debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened up the regular season, but so have some of their minor league affiliates, such as AAA Oklahoma City Comets. Coming out of spring training, Hyeseong Kim did not make the MLB roster but instead was sent to the Comets. Kim did not make comments about being demoted to AAA, […] The post Hyeseong Kim puts Dodgers on notice with 5 hit OKC debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Fernando Tatis Jr. bold predictions for 2026 season

Opening Day is here! The New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants will begin the season Wednesday night on Netflix, followed by almost a full slate of baseball on Thursday. The San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers meet at Petco Park to begin the season on Thursday afternoon. Tarik Skubal will take on Nick Pivetta. […] The post 3 Fernando Tatis Jr. bold predictions for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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