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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing

Apr 12, 2026 @ 5:07pm

The Los Angeles Dodgers splurged $89 million to land Edwin Diaz in December. Diaz’s signing made MLB history in the process. But LA and manager Dave Roberts have seen the right-handed pitcher struggle early in 2026. Including witnessing Diaz’s troubling velocity dip on his pitch. Diaz threw heat that topped 97 miles per hour throughout […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz, Dave Roberts sound off on troubling velocity dip after $89 million signing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will Mason Miller's scoreless streak ever end?

Apr 10, 2026 @ 1:43pm

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The Padres closer isn't just sitting on scoreless 27.2 innings — he might be in the midst of the most dominant stretch by a reliever we've ever seen.

Yankees Closer Downplays Velocity Concern After Rough Night

Apr 9, 2026 @ 10:57am

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David Bednar says cold weather played a role in his velocity dip, but the Yankees closer still faces growing scrutiny after another shaky outing. The post Yankees Closer Downplays Velocity Concern After Rough Night appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Padres’ Mason Miller accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB history

Apr 6, 2026 @ 1:21pm

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The San Diego Padres are just 4-5 so far in the 2026 MLB season. While the team has been rather mediocre, star closer Mason Miller has performed at an elite level. Miller has been pitching at a high level for years now, of course. He recently accomplished a feat that had never previously been seen […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Yankees Pitcher David Bednar Sends Honest Message on Playing in New York

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:32am

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Relief pitcher David Bednar has come a long way in a calendar year, and he hasn’t forgotten that. The New York Yankees closer expressed gratitude for where is ahead of the Yankees’ home opener against the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Yankees, of course, acquired Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates for prospects Edgleen Perez Brian […] The post Yankees Pitcher David Bednar Sends Honest Message on Playing in New York appeared first on Heavy Sports.

David Bednar’s demotion with Pirates proving to ‘best thing’ after strong start to Yankees season

Mar 29, 2026 @ 11:33pm

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NY Post Sports

The closer, an All-Star in 2023, was somewhat stunningly sent down to the minors after a rough three-game stretch to open the season.

What Edwin Diaz said after making Dodgers regular season debut

Mar 28, 2026 @ 2:31pm

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As fans have been waiting to see the debut of Edwin Diaz with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the regular season, they got their wish in the 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. With the Dodgers looking for another championship ring to add to their legacy, Diaz will be crucial in the […] The post What Edwin Diaz said after making Dodgers regular season debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.