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Phillies’ Don Mattingly era off to 1-0 start with win over Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies opened a new chapter Tuesday and delivered an immediate response. In Don Mattingly’s debut as the club’s interim manager, the club produced a decisive performance that reflected a shift in energy and execution following a major leadership change. Earlier in the day, the Phillies promoted Mattingly after parting ways with Rob Thomson. […] The post Phillies’ Don Mattingly era off to 1-0 start with win over Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora

The Boston Red Sox made waves Saturday night in Major League Baseball, when the team announced manager Alex Cora was getting the boot. Boston also essentially cleaned house by firing a slew of coaches and other personnel. One MLB insider thinks Cora will not be unemployed for long. USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale believes Cora […] The post MLB rumors: Bob Nightengale thinks Phillies could fire Rob Thomson, hire Alex Cora appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB rumors: Insider says Alex Cora could be managing again in ‘a week’ after Red Sox firing

Alex Cora’s firing from the Boston Red Sox is a massive surprise, especially after the team bounced back with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. Cora spoke glowingly about his team after the game, which makes the timing of the decision even more surprising. While the manager’s time with the Red […] The post MLB rumors: Insider says Alex Cora could be managing again in ‘a week’ after Red Sox firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami’s hot start impacts contract negotiations

The Chicago White Sox seem to have found a gold mine in hard-hitting slugger Munetaka Murakami. Murakami is in his rookie Major League Baseball season, and already making his mark. It appears that Chicago is already preparing to enter contract extension talks with the infielder. One MLB insider feels Murakami may enter those talks with […] The post White Sox rumors: How Munetaka Murakami’s hot start impacts contract negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets 12-game losing streak hits mark not seen since 2002

The New York Mets have lost their 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minnesota Twins. Nolan McLean put together a great start, and Francisco Lindor hit a three-run homer, but the bullpen collapsed at the end. Devin Williams took the mound in the ninth with the score tied, but allowed two runs without recording […] The post Mets 12-game losing streak hits mark not seen since 2002 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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