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Rob Thomson makes eye-opening comment on his future in Phillies after firing

The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday after a 9-19 start to the season. Thomson led the team to three consecutive 90-win seasons and a World Series appearance, but things were getting out of hand to start 2026. According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, Thomson is not set on leaving the organization entirely. […] The post Rob Thomson makes eye-opening comment on his future in Phillies after firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Juan Soto’s new temporary role for Mets amid forearm injury

It has been an unexpectedly rough season for the New York Mets, and the woes continued with Juan Soto’s injury issues that have plagued him throughout the year. Soto missed some time during the Mets’ 12-game losing streak with a calf strain, but returned and helped them break the slump. Now, the Mets’ slugger is […] The post Juan Soto’s new temporary role for Mets amid forearm injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization

The Atlanta Braves have been the best team in baseball through one month of the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 19-9 on the season. This is the first year at the helm for manager Walt Weiss, who took over for Brian Snitker at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Recently, Snitker was inducted into […] The post Brian Snitker reacts to joining Braves Hall of Fame after 50 years with organization appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Phillies’ Zack Wheeler nuked velocity concerns in first start back from blood clot

On Saturday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies finally ended their ugly losing streak with a road win over the Atlanta Braves in extra innings. The Phillies still sit well below the eight ball in the NL East with a record of 9-18, but it certainly had to feel good to finally get back into the win […] The post How Phillies’ Zack Wheeler nuked velocity concerns in first start back from blood clot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets make important announcement for upcoming doubleheader vs. Rockies

The New York Mets and Colorado Rockies game scheduled for Saturday afternoon is postponed, and the teams plan to play a single-admission doubleheader on Sunday. It comes at the worst possible time, as a 12-game losing streak led to the Mets starting a small winning streak against the Minnesota Twins during the week. With two […] The post Mets make important announcement for upcoming doubleheader vs. Rockies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s silver lining from 9th straight loss hints at breakout

Kyle Schwarber saw a significant silver lining even though the Philadelphia Phillies lost their ninth straight game after falling 9-8 to the Chicago Cubs on Thursday evening. Schwarber is going through the 12th season of his career in the majors, his fifth with the Phillies. He shines bright as one of the best hitters in […] The post Phillies star Kyle Schwarber’s silver lining from 9th straight loss hints at breakout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies’ struggles look even worse after Mets end losing streak

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue their losing streak, now at eight straight games after losing 7-2 to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, the team holds the longest skid in MLB. While the Phillies’ losing streak is brutal, the optics at the moment are not ideal, especially when compared to the New York Mets, another team […] The post Phillies’ struggles look even worse after Mets end losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Zohran Mamdani answers to Mets curse allegations amid 11-game losing streak

The New York Mets have been in an absolute tailspin as of late, currently sitting in last place in the NL East thanks to a brutal 11-game losing streak. Ironically, the streak started immediately after New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani exchanged pleasantries with the team’s mascot, which has caused some to jokingly blame Mamdani […] The post Zohran Mamdani answers to Mets curse allegations amid 11-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. removed from Nationals game amid injury concerns

The Atlanta Braves are enjoying an incredible start to their 2026 season. They hold a large early lead in the NL East and have looked pretty good in their wins. However, they will continue their series against division rivals, the Washington Nationals, without one of their star players. Ronald Acuna Jr incurred two hits by […] The post Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. removed from Nationals game amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired

One MLB manager may already be on the hot seat less than a month into the new season, and fan reaction may be to blame for his troubles. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic appeared on the “Foul Territory” podcast and suggested that Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson could soon find himself on the hot seat. … The post Phillies fans might get manager Rob Thomson fired appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Carlos Mendoza drops ‘pissed’ confession on Mets’ 10-game losing streak

The nightmare start for the New York Mets continues, as with the 4-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon, the team has now lost 10 straight games. While the Mets continue to be without Juan Soto because of a calf injury, there is no doubt surprise from the baseball world on how down […] The post Carlos Mendoza drops ‘pissed’ confession on Mets’ 10-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ex-Mets GM suggests Francisco Lindor’s struggles go beyond the field

Losers of eight straight games, things really haven’t gone the way of the New York Mets as of late. A 3-1 start has fallen away to the Mets’ current 7-12 record, which is good enough for last in the NL East at the moment. One of the reasons for New York’s rough start? A slumping […] The post Ex-Mets GM suggests Francisco Lindor’s struggles go beyond the field appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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