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Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally blasts 1st 2026 homer vs. Rangers

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Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh delivered his first home run of the 2026 season Monday night, breaking through with a solo shot against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The milestone blast came during a grueling 12-pitch at-bat vs. ace Jacob deGrom, marking a key turning point after Raleigh’s slow start to the year. […] The post Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finally blasts 1st 2026 homer vs. Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game

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The Athletics survived a crazy 12-10 slugfest in extra innings versus the Houston Astros on Sunday at Sutter Health Park, behind Brent Rooker’s two home runs and career-high six RBIs, which finally earned them their first series win of the season. Rooker broke a 5-5 tie in the seventh inning with a two-run homer, lighting […] The post Athletics’ Brent Rooker smokes walk-off homer to win back-and-forth Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers DH Joc Pederson’s immediate NSFW reaction to slump-breaking home run

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To say that the Texas Rangers’ acquisition of Joc Pederson has been an all-out disaster would be a major understatement. Coming off a 2025 season in which he recorded a ghastly OPS of .613 and an fWAR tally of -0.8, Pederson has not done much throughout the start of the 2026 campaign to dispel the […] The post Rangers DH Joc Pederson’s immediate NSFW reaction to slump-breaking home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Donovan Mitchell gives Chase DeLauter a shoutout after another home run

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Lately, Cleveland Guardians outfielder Chase DeLauter has been putting on a clinic at the start of the season. A hot start not typically seen by a rookie. Already, he is batting .346 with 9 hits, five home runs, and eight RBIs. He’s been so good that he’s caught the attention of Donovan Mitchell of the […] The post Donovan Mitchell gives Chase DeLauter a shoutout after another home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Titans have good reason to add most athletic wildcard draft prospect in recent history for Robert Saleh to try to develop into a home run – A to Z Sports

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Titans have good reason to add most athletic wildcard draft prospect in recent history for Robert Saleh to try to develop into a home run  A to Z Sports

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Marcelo Mayer’s hilarious Fernando Tatis Jr. admission after big Red Sox home run

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The Boston Red Sox have gotten off to a most disappointing start. After winning their opener in Cincinnati behind the pitching of star left-handed hurler Garrett Crochet, the Red Sox had lost five straight games and fallen in the basement of the American League East cellar. It is not the end of the world to […] The post Marcelo Mayer’s hilarious Fernando Tatis Jr. admission after big Red Sox home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Tucker hits first Dodgers home run. Can it kick-start his season?

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WASHINGTON D.C. –– There was neither relief nor elation as Kyle Tucker recounted his first home run as a Dodger on Friday. Instead, just a self-depracating quip from the team’s understated new slugger. “It was nice,” he said. “First actual ball I’ve hit in the air well.” Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker celebrates...

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Watch Kyle Tucker smash his first home run with Dodgers vs. Nationals

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After winning back-to-back World Series titles, the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their roster even further by signing outfielder Kyle Tucker to a $240 million contract. On Friday, he showed one of the many reasons he earned that deal. In a 13-6 win over the Washington Nationals on Friday, Tucker hit his first home run as […] The post Watch Kyle Tucker smash his first home run with Dodgers vs. Nationals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has fans going wild after first 2026 home run

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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani collected abundant praise after pitching six scoreless innings versus the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, but he had yet to make a huge impact with the bat. Despite drawing seven walks in his first six games, the four-time MVP came into Friday afternoon’s matchup against the Washington Nationals with a […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani has fans going wild after first 2026 home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Two-way Star Shohei Ohtani Ends Cold Streak vs. Nationals

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Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has struggled to begin the season. Through his first six games, the reigning National League MVP was 3-18 (.167 batting average) with no extra-base hits or home runs.  Ohtani changed that in his second at-bat in the top of the third inning ...

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Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar exits Braves game with hand injury, X-Rays negative

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The Arizona Diamondbacks were walloped 17-2 by the Atlanta Braves Thursday night, and to make matters worse, rookie outfielder Jordan Lawlar had to leave the field after a troubling injury scare. The 23-year-old exited after being struck on the right hand/wrist by a sinker from reliever Osvaldo Bido in the seventh inning. Manager Torey Lovullo […] The post Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar exits Braves game with hand injury, X-Rays negative appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Ramon Laureano is keeping it extra simple after lineup promotion

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The San Diego Padres are seeing Ramon Laureano emerge as a key contributor, with his production and approach standing out early in the season. Following a recent move up in the lineup, Laureano delivered in a win over the San Francisco Giants while maintaining a simple, focused mindset at the plate. The Padres defeated San […] The post Padres’ Ramon Laureano is keeping it extra simple after lineup promotion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on crushing first home run of 2026, breaking early slump

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Bryce Harper’s momentum-shifting home run marked a pivotal moment in the Philadelphia Phillies’ comeback victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. After a slow start to the 2026 season, Harper provided a much-needed spark, energizing both the lineup and the crowd at Citizens Bank Park. The 33-year-old slugger’s at-bats leading up to the moment reflected […] The post Phillies superstar Bryce Harper on crushing first home run of 2026, breaking early slump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season

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The Philadelphia Phillies picked up an early-season win on Wednesday when they took down the Washington Nationals. Philadelphia claimed the rubber match of a three-game series by a score of 6-5. And it was an encouraging contest, to say the least, considering the struggles of first baseman Bryce Harper. Harper entered the game on a […] The post Phillies’ Bryce Harper gets real on struggles after first HR of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Juan Soto ends offensive ineptitude with sneaky solo homer

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It took some time, but New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto finally got one out of the park — barely. The former Home Run Derby champion got his first home run in the 2026 MLB season on Wednesday, during the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. In […] The post Mets’ Juan Soto ends offensive ineptitude with sneaky solo homer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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