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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer

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The Toronto Blue Jays manager, John Schneider, already ruled Jeff Hoffman out for Wednesday’s contest against the Los Angeles Angels after playing the past three games. However, with Hoffman getting a little break, Schneider hints at the idea of potentially making a change at closer. Before the start of the game against the Angels, the […] The post Blue Jays manager John Schneider drops cryptic answer on Jeff Hoffman’s future as closer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers closer-by-committee approach has a Tanner Scott catch

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The Los Angeles Dodgers enter a pivotal stretch as bullpen decisions continue to define their early-season identity. With injuries reshaping the pitching staff, manager Dave Roberts and his coaching staff are navigating a fluid late-inning approach that could evolve quickly. Following the loss of offseason acquisition and star closer Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers have shifted […] The post Dodgers closer-by-committee approach has a Tanner Scott catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty

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The Mariners have decided to designate Casey Legumina for assignment during their recent bullpen skid. Mariners DFA Casey Legumina After Athletics OutburstLegumina, 28, was originally a Blue Jays draft product. He was selected in the 25th round of the 2016 MLB draft. Legumina’s big league career hasn’t shaped up the way the Mariners might have hoped […] The post Mariners DFA Legumina, Recall Flamethrowing Righty appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update

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The Chicago Cubs received encouraging news regarding closer Daniel Palencia, offering a potential boost to a pitching staff navigating a difficult stretch on Tuesday. Manager Craig Counsell’s latest comments suggest they may regain a viral late-inning arm sooner than expected. The Cubs placed Palencia on the injured list Friday with what was initially diagnosed as […] The post Cubs manager Craig Counsell drops encouraging Daniel Palencia injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. Los Angeles Dodgers RHP Edwin Díaz … The post Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury?

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The Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen took a hit on Saturday, as the club placed Jhoan Duran on the 15-day IL due to a left oblique strain injury. Hours after that news was announced, new reports reveal which reliever will step in as the club’s closer while Duran sits out. It’s said that Brad Keller, who typically […] The post Who will be Phillies’ closer while Jhoan Duran is out with injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros designate pitcher for assignment before Cardinals game

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On Saturday, the Houston Astros continued reshaping their roster ahead of their matchup vs. the St. Louis Cardinals, designating right-hander J.P. France for assignment in a notable pitching move. The move came ahead of the second game of their three-game set. France’s status had been uncertain throughout the early part of the season. The Astros […] The post Astros designate pitcher for assignment before Cardinals game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets

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The Washington Nationals acquired left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady from the New York Mets on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations. The move comes after New York designated Lovelady for assignment on April 11 to clear a 40-man roster spot for right-hander Craig Kimbrel. To accommodate the transaction, Washington transferred fellow left-hander Ken Waldichuk to the […] The post Nationals reunite with lefty pitcher in trade with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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