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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets apology from Blue Jays catcher after incident

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Brandon Valenzuela was not supposed to be on the MLB roster this early into the 2026 campaign, but with two-time All-Star Alejandro Kirk on the injured list, the team required some reinforcements behind home plate. The 25-year-old Mexican is just focused on getting accustomed to big-league action and life in Toronto. […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani gets apology from Blue Jays catcher after incident appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Ben Rice’s strong start to 2026 is anything but ‘fools gold’

Almost no one would describe New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice as anything other than one of the game’s best young bats. Ever since he burst onto the scene in 2024 and became the first New York rookie to hit three home runs in a game, he has continued to show a knack for hard […] The post Why Ben Rice’s strong start to 2026 is anything but ‘fools gold’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange

The fruit-to-MLB player comparisons are not seen very often, but former MLB player Trevor Plouffe made sure to get into that action. During an episode of “Talkin’ Baseball,” Plouffe discussed his favorite fruits, but then said Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is like a navel orange. “Matt Olson has now played in 792 games … The post Trevor Plouffe compares 1 Braves player to an orange appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Angels’ outfielder Jo Adell robs 3 home runs in 1-0 win against Mariners: ‘Greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen’

You’ve done something special when Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner known for his acrobatic catches, calls what you just did “probably the greatest defensive game I’ve ever seen.”

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Braves set franchise record with 29 runs through 8 games

The Atlanta Braves are coming out to play this season! They have come out the gates swinging to start their 2026 campaign. A great start for them, as well as a slow start from their division rivals, has them on top of the NL East early with a 6-2 record. Along the way, the Braves […] The post Braves set franchise record with 29 runs through 8 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies outfielder says he’d ‘cut’ injured finger ‘off’ to play in playoffs

The Colorado Rockies are in the middle of one of the worst stretches in the history of sports. The team has been very bad for many consecutive seasons. Even before Nolan Arenado and Trevor Story left, the team had a very hard time winning games, and they are a threat for the worst record in […] The post Rockies outfielder says he’d ‘cut’ injured finger ‘off’ to play in playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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TJ Rumfield 2026 Fantasy: The Forgotten Rookie Breaking Out

Among 2026’s fantasy baseball rookie class TJ Rumfield was largely ignored in favor of sexier names like Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt. Even though he hit five HR and drove in 13 runs in 23 spring training games, Rumfield went undrafted in most fantasy baseball leagues. In his ...

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Rockies announces injury move before Phillies clash

At 2-4 to start their season, the Colorado Rockies are looking for a bit of a spark in their lineup. Luckily for them, the Rockies will get some extra reinforcements heading into their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Colorado has activated outfielder Mickey Moniak off of the 10-day injured list, the team announced. He missed […] The post Rockies announces injury move before Phillies clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt drops ‘incredible’ take on Jose Fernandez’s stellar debut

On Tuesday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks gave third baseman Jose Fernandez the opportunity to make his big-league debut. He was solid in the minors last season, hitting for an OPS of .775 to go along with 17 home runs and 80 runs batted in in 122 games (511 plate appearances). But no one could have […] The post Diamondbacks’ Brandon Pfaadt drops ‘incredible’ take on Jose Fernandez’s stellar debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Athletics’ Shea Langeliers crushes another home run and makes all kinds of history

Shea Langeliers is breaking out as one of the best catchers in MLB at present. Over the past few seasons, Langeliers is improving bit by bit, and it looks like he’s taking his game to the next level for the Athletics to start the 2026 regular season. On Tuesday night, in a 5-2 win for […] The post Athletics’ Shea Langeliers crushes another home run and makes all kinds of history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez adds name to MLB history with multiple home runs vs. Tigers

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jose Fernandez could not have had a much better debut in the big leagues. In his first MLB game, Fernandez launched not one, but two home runs against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night at Chase Field in Arizona, the second game of the series. If that sounds like he did […] The post Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernandez adds name to MLB history with multiple home runs vs. Tigers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge On Verge Of MLB History Against Mariners

On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees will continue their series against the Mariners (in Seattle).The Yankees are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Mariners (on Monday).New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge Can Make MLB HistoryDuring Tuesday’s game, Aaron Judge will have a chance to make MLB history.He comes into the day with 370 […] The post New York Yankees Star Aaron Judge On Verge Of MLB History Against Mariners appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Astros’ Jose Altuve flashes vintage form with 2 home runs vs. Red Sox

Jose Altuve is aging rather gracefully for the Houston Astros, his struggles on the defensive side of the ball notwithstanding. On Monday night, Altuve scared off the Monday blues and flashed his vintage form in an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox to move to 3-2 on the season. Altuve finished the night with […] The post Astros’ Jose Altuve flashes vintage form with 2 home runs vs. Red Sox appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh

Baseball fans may unfortunately be seeing less of Big Dumper this season. Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh received the day off on Monday. Raleigh was out of the lineup for Monday’s series-opening game against the New York Yankees at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Wash. Speaking with reporters about the decision before the game, Mariners … The post Mariners have a notable new plan for Cal Raleigh appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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