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Washington Post brings on Nationals reporter less than 2 months after shuttering sports section

The Washington Post appears to be back in the business of sports coverage. Less than two months ago, the hallowed newspaper axed its entire sports section in a sweeping round of layoffs that also touched the metro, books, and foreign desks. Just about the entire media industry ripped the Post and owner Jeff Bezos, who Read more... The post Washington Post brings on Nationals reporter less than 2 months after shuttering sports section appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Tim Kurkjian calls for MLB Opening Day to be same for every team

MLB “Opening Day” has turned into a bit of a mess in recent years. With the emergence of streamers in the live-sports space and the fragmentation of media rights, we’ve come a long way from the tradition of the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day Parade starting the season. This year, the season started with Netflix broadcasting Read more... The post Tim Kurkjian calls for MLB Opening Day to be same for every team appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna

The New York Mets achieved a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, earning their second win of the season. During the contest, the fanbase stole the spotlight for a moment after hitting Pirates’ slugger Marcell Ozuna with a “DUI” chant. During Ozuna’s at-bat in the top of the seventh inning, Mets fans broke […] The post Mets fans don’t hold back with ‘DUI’ chants for Pirates’ Marcell Ozuna appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman makes Toronto history on Opening Day

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman made franchise history in Friday’s 3-2 Opening Day win over the Athletics. By the fifth inning, Gausman had already reached double digits in strikeouts and went on to finish with 11 over six innings, making him the first pitcher in team history to record at least 10 strikeouts in […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman makes Toronto history on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy

John Kruk made it weird — in the most entertaining way possible — during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2026 Opening Day broadcast. While calling the bottom of the sixth inning of the Phillies’ 5-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the beloved color analyst turned to play-by-play man Tom McCarthy with an unexpected gem: He … The post John Kruk turns Phillies broadcast into a beefcake workout fantasy appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mariners’ Brendan Donovan divulges how he made Opening Day history vs. Guardians

2026 Opening Day brought a lot of great memories to some new big leaguers and other ball players playing on new teams for the very first time. One of those players is Seattle Mariners’ second baseman, Brendan Donovan. Donovan made history with his first-ever at-bat as he became the first in franchise history to hit […] The post Mariners’ Brendan Donovan divulges how he made Opening Day history vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher

The New York Mets have made two official roster updates on two players after the team’s first victory of the season. On Friday, the Mets sent utilityman Vidal Brujan and Ben Rortvedt through waivers unclaimed, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Both Brujan and Rortvedt have gone through the brutal DFA limbo over the past […] The post Mets Announce Final Roster Decisions on 5-Year MLB Veteran and Former Dodgers Catcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Orioles, Shane Baz nearing $68 million contract extension

One day after a massive Opening Day win over the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles have decided to extend a new pitcher in the rotation before his first start as a member of the team. Shane Baz came over from the Tampa Bay Rays in a rare AL East trade over the offseason. “Right-hander Shane […] The post Orioles, Shane Baz nearing $68 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day

The Colorado Rockies are scheduled to face off against the Miami Marlins on Friday for their first game of the 2026 season. Unfortunately, Colorado was hit with some injury news, as the club is sending an outfielder to the IL. Reports indicate that Mickey Moniak, who is 27 years old, is being placed on the […] The post Rockies place outfielder on IL ahead of Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners’ Cal Raleigh laments not using ABS already in loss to Guardians

The Seattle Mariners lost to the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Opening Day. They slugged four solo home runs, but their bullpen could not hold onto the lead late. Mariners star Cal Raleigh came up in a huge spot in the eighth inning and struck out looking, but says he should have used ABS to challenge […] The post Mariners’ Cal Raleigh laments not using ABS already in loss to Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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