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Seattle Mariners Luis Castillo Encouraged to Move to Bullpen

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The Seattle Mariners received encouragement to move former All-Star Luis Castillo to the bullpen after recent struggles to begin the season. Despite his lofty salary ($24.15 million this season), rumors of Castillo’s status in the rotation continue to spin. He’s currently undergoing the worst season of his career, pitching with a 6.57 earned run average […] The post Seattle Mariners Luis Castillo Encouraged to Move to Bullpen appeared first on HEAVY.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Edwin Diaz News Sunday; What’s Next for Bullpen?

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The Los Angeles Dodgers did some roster shuffling in terms of their bullpen before Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Braves. One of those moves included moving Edwin Diaz to the 60-day IL with his elbow injury. Diaz had some loose bodies removed in his elbow, and when the original news broke, the reported recovery time […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announced Edwin Diaz News Sunday; What’s Next for Bullpen? appeared first on HEAVY.

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2x World Series Champion Yankees Must Consider Acquiring After Brewers Sweep

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On Sunday afternoon, the New York Yankees played the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin) for the third game of their series.For the second straight game, the Yankees blew a 2-0 lead.They ended up getting swept by the Brewers.Erik Boland of Newsday Sports wrote: “Brian Turang hits a two-out bottom-of-the-ninth walkoff HR off David Bednar to dead […] The post 2x World Series Champion Yankees Must Consider Acquiring After Brewers Sweep appeared first on HEAVY.

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New York Yankees Must Consider Trading for White Sox $20 Million Reliever

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The New York Yankees are enjoying one of the better starts to the 2026 season across Major League Baseball, but a bullpen collapse against the Milwaukee Brewers this past weekend highlighted the last remaining need for New York: bullpen help for depth purposes. New York has David Bednar and Camilo Doval as righties, but after […] The post New York Yankees Must Consider Trading for White Sox $20 Million Reliever appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers claiming Cubs pitcher off waivers leads to Tommy Edman injury move

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As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for the return of “Snellzilla” himself, Blake Snell, the team has made another pitching move to add some bench depth in the short-term, claiming recently DFA’d Chicago Cubs left-hander Charlie Barnes off of waivers to bolster their bullpen. Taking to social media to announce the successful claim, the Dodgers […] The post Dodgers claiming Cubs pitcher off waivers leads to Tommy Edman injury move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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