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Trade grades for Guardians-Giants Patrick Bailey deal

The drowning San Francisco Giants (15-23) are reaching for a life raft, as they try to turn the tides and save their sinking season. Three-time World Series champion and current president of baseball operations Buster Posey acknowledged the dire situation on Saturday, as illustrated by his decision to trade away catcher and former first-round draft […] The post Trade grades for Guardians-Giants Patrick Bailey deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians land Patrick Bailey in big trade with Giants

The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly acquiring catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. “BREAKING: The Cleveland Guardians are acquiring two-time Gold Glove-winning catcher Patrick Bailey in a trade with the San Francisco Giants for the No. 29 pick in this year’s draft and left-handed pitching prospect […] The post Guardians land Patrick Bailey in big trade with Giants appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe shares crucial update amid injury recovery

The Los Angeles Angels finally received an encouraging injury update on Logan O’Hoppe as the young catcher continues working through his recovery process. O’Hoppe provided a major step forward in the ongoing injury situation Friday, and fans immediately had reason for optimism again. According to MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger, Logan O’Hoppe progressed to catching off the […] The post Angels’ Logan O’Hoppe shares crucial update amid injury recovery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start

The Atlanta Braves have gotten off to a hot start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 25-11 despite a recent loss to the Seattle Mariners. In that game, Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run to get things started for Atlanta, continuing his epic first portion of the 2026 season. Baldwin has arguably […] The post Braves rumors: Why Drake Baldwin contract talks aren’t happening despite MVP start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles

The Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not off to the best start to the season. He is hitting just .205 with seven home runs, but the man affectionately known as The Big Dumper is still one of the biggest star catchers in the majors. Now, Raleigh is talking about the life of being a […] The post Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh’s custom ‘Big Dumper’ cup leaves Jeff Passan in shambles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Will Smith out with back tightness, but IL stint not expected

The Dodgers have a new injury concern to monitor with one of their star players. After missing Saturday’s game because of back tightness, catcher Will Smith was once again out of the team’s lineup Sunday — though manager Dave Roberts said he didn’t believe the issue would require an injured list stint. Dodgers starting catcher Will...

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Dalton Rushing is Dodgers’ new lightning rod — in more ways than one

SAN FRANCISCO — Dalton Rushing was in the middle of an emotionally charged scene Thursday, which came as no surprise to his manager. “I think that’s inevitable,” the Dodgers’ Dave Roberts said with a chuckle. Inevitable because of Rushing’s oversized personality. Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has found himself in the middle of several controversies this...

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Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash

The Philadelphia Phillies absorbed a 3-1 defeat to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but the bigger concern came when catcher JT Realmuto exited with lower back tightness. “We’re checking on him now,” manager Rob Thomson said following the loss. “I doubt he’ll play tomorrow.” Thomson explained that Realmuto originally aggravated his back during Friday’s 9-0 […] The post Phillies manager Rob Thomson provides JT Realmuto injury update after exiting Braves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to make next start, but Alejandro Kirk injury update is not so rosy

It’s been a rough start to the 2026 season for the Toronto Blue Jays, as the club is 4-7 while dealing with several injuries on the roster. In the latest update regarding the health of the roster, it’s revealed that Max Scherzer is doing just fine, while Alejandro Kirk will miss some time. Although Scherzer […] The post Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer to make next start, but Alejandro Kirk injury update is not so rosy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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