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Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return

The Philadelphia Phillies have received encouraging news regarding star closer Jhoan Duran. The update adds to the growing optimism surrounding Don Mattingly’s tenure. The season began poorly, including a 10-game losing streak that led to Rob Thomson’s dismissal. Since Mattingly stepped in, however, the team has shown significant improvement. The Phillies have posted a 6–1 […] The post Phillies bullpen ‘odd man out’ revealed ahead of Jhoan Duran’s injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seattle Mariners Receive Major Injury Updates to Star Players

Seattle Mariners placed left-handed reliever Gabe Speier on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 3rd. Following Speier’s placement on the injured list, the Mariners optioned Cole Wilcox to the AAA Tacoma Rainiers. They also recalled left-handed pitcher Josh Simpson to the major league roster, and recently claimed left-hander José Suarez joins the roster as […] The post Seattle Mariners Receive Major Injury Updates to Star Players appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move

As the Chicago Cubs try to go on a deep playoff run, they’ll be relying on Danny Palencia to a lock down closer in the ninth inning. But that can’t happen if he isn’t on the mound. On Sunday though, Chicago activated Palencia off of the 15-day injured list, the team announced. In turn, Yacksiel […] The post Cubs get closer back with Danny Palencia IL move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Daniel Palencia Update: Cubs Closer Returns From Injured List

The Chicago Cubs have started the month of May on a hot streak, winning four in a row and seven out of their last ten. On the heels of these wins they also sit atop the National League Central, albeit not by a large margin. The rival St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds sit only one game behind ...

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Tigers’ Kenley Jansen gets important injury update before Rangers game

Before the 2026 MLB season, the Detroit Tigers owned one of the best bullpens in the American League on paper. That once-promising piece of parchment has since been torn to shreds. AJ Hinch’s relief unit is enduring early struggles, but a different type of problem is now emerging. A couple of the more high-profile arms […] The post Tigers’ Kenley Jansen gets important injury update before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays make injury decision before Giants clash

The Tampa Bay Rays made a roster decision Saturday, strengthening their bullpen ahead of their second game of a three-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants at Tropicana Field. The Rays reinstated left-hander Garrett Cleavinger from the 15-day injured list after right calf tightness had sidelined him since late March. His return gives manager Kevin […] The post Rays make injury decision before Giants clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres get pitcher back from injured list ahead of White Sox game

The San Diego Padres have had a great start to their season, starting 19-11, and it may get even better this weekend. A key pitcher will return from the injured list, as they prepare for a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox, according to the Padres’ X account. “We have reinstated RHP Jeremiah Estrada […] The post Padres get pitcher back from injured list ahead of White Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches

Seattle Mariners star reliever Matt Brash abruptly left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after two pitches. Brash has had a tough history with injuries. He undertook Tommy John surgery early in the 2024 season after experiencing discomfort in his elbow during Spring Training.After two pitches, Mariners MVP candidate Cal Raleigh quickly called timeout. Brash […] The post Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pirates call up ex-World Series champion amid bullpen shakeup

The Pittsburgh Pirates currently have the sixth-best bullpen in MLB, but that doesn’t mean they are settling for that as their ceiling. Pittsburgh is still trying to fine-tune the group battling injuries, and it did so on Wednesday by making a couple of roster moves, according to the Pirates’ X account. “The Pittsburgh Pirates today […] The post Pirates call up ex-World Series champion amid bullpen shakeup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series

The Cincinnati Reds are set to begin a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. Before the series, the Reds shared an important injury update. Left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson was sent to Double-A for a rehab assignment, the team announced on Tuesday. Ferguson signed a contract with the Reds this past offseason. The […] The post Reds share crucial injury update ahead of Rockies series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer

The start of the 2026 MLB season has not been the best for the Toronto Blue Jays. At the time of this writing, the Blue Jays are fourth in the American League East with a 12-15 record. They have won five out of their last seven games, though, so they are slowly starting to trend […] The post Blue Jays Urged to Swing Trade for 1.26 ERA Cardinals Star Closer appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland reacted to closing games for the team after Jeff Hoffman recently lost his job as the team’s closer.Hoffman was relieved this week of his closing duties for the defending American League East champions, with GM Ross Atkins telling reporters the team would go with a closer-by-committee approach at closer […] The post Louis Varland Reacts to Closing Games for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon

The Houston Astros are monitoring encouraging progress from closer Josh Hader as he moves closer to a return from injury. Hader took a significant step forward Saturday, completing a 25-pitch live batting practice session at Daikin Park. His fastball reached 93–94 mph, an encouraging sign as he continues to build strength. The session followed a […] The post Astros closer Josh Hader likely to begin injury rehab assignment soon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman responded after being asked what he thinks about being stripped from the closer role for his team.On Friday, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins told reporters that Hoffman will no longer be the Blue Jays’ closer going forward after he struggled through the first month of the season. The Blue […] The post Jeff Hoffman Responds After Losing Closer Job for Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Huascar Brazoban’s ninth-inning entry gaffe nearly costs Mets

The Mets bullpen is such a mess, they can’t even decide who’s pitching. Instead of Devin Williams — who’s already had enough problems settling in as the closer — starting the top of the ninth with a three-run lead, he was forced to turn around and head back to the bullpen because Huascar Brazobán —...

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Atlanta Braves Made MLB History in Wednesday’s Game Vs. Nationals

The Atlanta Braves are cruising through the National League East right now. With their 8-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, Atlanta is now 17-8, and has a commanding five-game lead in the NL East. It’s just April 23, but with the Mets and Phillies in free fall, this division has clearly become the […] The post Atlanta Braves Made MLB History in Wednesday’s Game Vs. Nationals appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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