Craig Counsell Announces Reason for Ian Happ’s Second Straight Absence From Cubs Lineup
The Chicago Cubs removed Ian Happ from the lineup for a second straight game.

The Chicago Cubs removed Ian Happ from the lineup for a second straight game.

Salvador Perez did not appreciate the comments from Kansas City Royals manager after benching him for clash against the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez made his opinion known after manager Matt Quatraro gave him a day off on Saturday. But now both manager and player appear to be on the same page. Quatraro specifically said Perez needed a, “mental breather,” which the catcher disagreed with. In the end, it seems to be a […] The post Royals’ Salvador Perez, Matt Quatraro clear air after ‘mental breather’ mishap appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Kansas City Royals slugger Salvador Perez is struggling to start the 2026 season. Perez is hitting at just a .160 batting average, through 20 games played. Perez is taking a subtle shot at people who argue he needs a break. “I don’t need a mental breather,” Perez posted to X, formerly Twitter. Perez had another […] The post Royals’ Salvador Perez takes issue with ‘mental breather’ suggestion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
