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Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s injury timeline gets new update before White Sox game

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi was pulled from his most recent start with a shoulder injury. Now, the left-hander is facing a potentially lengthy absence. Kikuchi is officially dealing with shoulder inflammation. The Angels will be shutting the veteran down before determining their next plan of action, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. “Yusei Kikuchi, […] The post Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s injury timeline gets new update before White Sox game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins rumors: Ken Rosenthal sends warning about Sandy Alcantara trade

The Miami Marlins have leaned on ace Sandy Alcantara for quite some time. Alcantara has also been the subject of trade speculation for a good while in Miami. Major League Baseball insider Ken Rosenthal is sending a bold message to the team about the star pitcher, well ahead of this year’s trade deadline. “The Marlins’ […] The post Marlins rumors: Ken Rosenthal sends warning about Sandy Alcantara trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove

The Philadelphia Phillies have seen their fair share of struggles this year. Aaron Nola has not been immune to joining in on the disappointing effort so far this year. Nola took to the mound Monday and pitched a gem. It was the best start of the year for Nola, who went six innings, scattering five […] The post Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola gets Greg Maddux treatment from Don Mattingly after finally finding groove appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday night in their second game of a three-game set. Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the game, but for the second straight start, Ohtani will not hit for the Dodgers. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is addressing why Ohtani, who was […] The post Why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won’t hit again when he takes mound vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Marlins gives veteran pitcher the boot 2 days after getting wrecked by Phillies

The Miami Marlins just lost three of the last four games to the Philadelphia Phillies. On Sunday, it was a disastrous performance from Chris Paddack, giving up seven runs in just 2 and 2/3 innings of work. Now, the Marlins have made a move regarding the veteran pitcher, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. […] The post Marlins gives veteran pitcher the boot 2 days after getting wrecked by Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened up their series with the Houston Astros in Texas.The Dodgers won by a score of 8-3.Shohei Ohtani finished with two walks, one RBI and two runs.Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani DecisionOn Tuesday, Ohtani will take the mound as the team’s pitcher.However, Dave Roberts revealed that he will be […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Marlins’ Chris Paddack plan after disastrous start vs. Phillies

The Miami Marlins took a tough 7-2 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies, and many eyes wandered to right-hander Chris Paddack. It wasn’t his best performance, as he surrendered seven runs in just 2 2/3 innings in the loss. Now, the Marlins are looking to do some evaluations on Paddack to see if everything is good […] The post Marlins’ Chris Paddack plan after disastrous start vs. Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Justin Wrobleski is reminding Dodgers manager of Clayton Kershaw

ST. LOUIS — No one is confusing Justin Wrobleski with a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. But on Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts evoked Clayton Kershaw’s name when describing the young lefty’s growth as a starting pitcher. “He’s got a great mentor in Clayton,” Roberts said. “And I think a lot of times, he’s channeling...

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Mariners Prospect Kade Anderson Is Forcing Seattle’s Hand

Number two Mariners’ prospect, Kade Anderson, has been lights out to start the season.  In five games started at Double-A, Anderson holds an ERA of 0.37 and a WHIP of 0.70. In his latest outing, the southpaw rendered his opponents’ bats useless for 5.2 innings of no-run ball with eight strikeouts.  Kade Anderson Can’t Stop […] The post Mariners Prospect Kade Anderson Is Forcing Seattle’s Hand appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals

To say the Los Angeles Dodgers’ series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals was an interesting game would be an understatement. The Dodgers scored four runs but didn’t hit a home run for the sixth game in a row. Justin Wrobleski kept his scoreless streak going as a starter, but somehow didn’t record a single […] The post Dodgers’ Justin Wrobleski opens up about strike-less showing vs. Cardinals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s IL trip comes with concerning injury detail

The Los Angeles Angels were expecting Yusei Kikuchi to fill a crucial role in their rotation during the 2026 season. But now, the left-hander finds himself on the shelf. The Angels have placed Kikuchi on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation. However, there’s a chance he needs more time on IL, via Jeff Fletcher […] The post Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi’s IL trip comes with concerning injury detail appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury

On Sunday afternoon, the Atlanta Braves hit the field on the road vs the Colorado Rockies, looking to complete a series sweep and increase their lead over the NL East. This game marked the first start of the year for pitcher Spencer Strider, who had been out of the lineup up to this point with […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider off to rocky start in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury

The Minnesota Twins have gotten off to a rough start to the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 14-20 on the campaign. The Twins are in serious danger of missing out on the playoffs for the third consecutive year, and in Sunday’s game against the reigning AL champion Toronto Blue Jays, the Twins got an […] The post Twins’ Joe Ryan leaves start after just 9 pitches with apparent injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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