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Baltimore Orioles News: Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery to End 2026 Season

The Baltimore Orioles announced on Wednesday that Zach Eflin has undergone UCL (Tommy John) surgery and will miss the entire 2026 season and likely the start of 2027. CBSSports wrote (on April 8): “The Orioles moved Eflin to the 60-day injured list Tuesday after he received a second opinion on his injured elbow, and he’ll […] The post Baltimore Orioles News: Zach Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery to End 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas was a late scratch from the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Toronto Blue Jays, as his father passed away in Venezuela. A day after learning of his father’s death, Rojas decided to return to action immediately and play in Wednesday’s contest against Toronto. Rojas, who is 37 years […] The post Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas reveals why he played vs. Blue Jays after father’s passing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl

Major League Baseball has handed down suspensions stemming from Tuesday’s brawl between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels. Angels DH Jorge Soler and Braves pitcher Reynaldo Lopez both received seven-game suspensions for their roles in Tuesday’s brawl. No other players were suspended, and both Soler and Lopez are planning to appeal. Los Angeles Angels … The post MLB hands down suspensions from Angels-Braves brawl appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Guardians’ Rhys Hoskins accomplishes feat vs. Royals not seen since 2005

The Cleveland Guardians are taking on the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, as the club hopes to earn its eighth win of the season. During the contest, first baseman Rhys Hoskins managed to accomplish a feat for the organization not seen since 2005. Hoskins, who is 33 years old, recorded three doubles against the Royals. […] The post Guardians’ Rhys Hoskins accomplishes feat vs. Royals not seen since 2005 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A.J. Hinch, Matt Olson admit to ABS side effect that has made MLB games much quieter

The new ABS Challenge system has been the talk of Major League Baseball so far in 2026. There has been a ton of positive conversation about the ABS system, and you are seeing a whole different style of game being played. This new way of baseball is not going to please everyone, including the umpires. […] The post A.J. Hinch, Matt Olson admit to ABS side effect that has made MLB games much quieter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carlos Mendoza’s rotation decision will catch Sean Manaea’s attention

The New York Mets are playing fairly well to start the season, and their pitching has been the key to their success. The rotation seems to be set as of now, and Carlos Mendoza recently shared some news that may have Sean Manaea on the outside looking in, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. “The […] The post Carlos Mendoza’s rotation decision will catch Sean Manaea’s attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Royals’ Cole Ragans exits game shortly after enduring injury scare vs. Guardians

A scary play happened early on Wednesday during the finale of the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians series. Starting pitcher Cole Ragans was hit on his hand by an incoming ball and eventually was taken out of the game a few batters later. #Royals Cole Ragans hit with a line drive to the hand. […] The post Royals’ Cole Ragans exits game shortly after enduring injury scare vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates’ Konnor Griffin makes World Series desire clear after $150 million contract extension

The Pittsburgh Pirates have secured the future of their franchise, as they signed Konnor Griffin to a nine-year contract extension worth $140 million with the potential to reach $150 million. There are a lot of reasons to be excited about Griffin, and he’s excited to go to work for the team for the next nine […] The post Pirates’ Konnor Griffin makes World Series desire clear after $150 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suzyn Waldman has hilariously blunt assessment of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s ABS challenge skills

It’s not the ABS challenge system Suzyn Waldman has a problem with; it’s the way New York Yankees third infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. uses it. We’re barely two weeks into the first MLB regular season using the ABS challenge system. And while it’s been a bit of a learning curve for players and umpires, Suzyn…

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What Angels’ Jorge Soler, Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez said about starting benches-clearing brawl

On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves climbed back into the win column with a much-needed road win over the Los Angeles Angels, but that was overshadowed by a benches-clearing brawl between Jorge Soler and Reynaldo Lopez that resulted in ejections for both players. This wasn’t a typical brawl setup, as it occurred several moments after […] The post What Angels’ Jorge Soler, Braves’ Reynaldo Lopez said about starting benches-clearing brawl appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jacob Misiorowski unleashes profanities after fanning Willson Contreras

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski had 10 strikeouts during his Tuesday start against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Mass., but there was one punchout he savored more than the other nine combined. Misiorowski got it going early in his outing, striking out three straight batters in the first inning. The last … The post Jacob Misiorowski unleashes profanities after fanning Willson Contreras appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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