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Is Alek Manoah close to pitching for Angels? Here’s the latest injury update

28-year-old starting pitcher Alek Manoah signed with the Los Angeles Angels this past offseason. Manoah is recovering from a finger injury, however. He has yet to pitch in an MLB game for the Angels. Could that change soon? Jeff Fletcher of SoCal News Group shared an encouraging update on the pitcher ahead of the Angels’ […] The post Is Alek Manoah close to pitching for Angels? Here’s the latest injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations

Ahead of the Cleveland Guardians starting a series against the Athletics on Friday night, the team’s president of baseball operations, Chris Antonetti, took time to talk about pitcher Parker Messick. As Messick has been catching the attention of Guardians’ fans, Antonetti has some comments about the 25-year-old that should excite any follower. Antonetti would appear […] The post Chris Antonetti drops brutally honest admission on Guardians pitcher upsetting expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Albert Pujols Vouches For Trevor Bauer, Shares Path For Cy Young Award Winner To Make MLB Return

All one has to do to know that there is a need for Trevor Bauer in Major League Baseball is look at the disabled list. Since Bauer last pitched for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021, injuries have sidelined dozens upon dozens of pitchers, opening up spots on Major League rosters – spots that the […] The post Albert Pujols Vouches For Trevor Bauer, Shares Path For Cy Young Award Winner To Make MLB Return appeared first on BroBible.

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How did Lucas Giolito fare in second minor-league start since Padres signing?

The San Diego Padres host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series at Petco Park starting Friday. The Padres are coming off a series loss to the other Chi Town squad, the Cubs. The starting pitching did not perform well during the week, and the hope is that it improves against a hot White […] The post How did Lucas Giolito fare in second minor-league start since Padres signing? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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6-Year Phillies Player Officially A Free Agent After Release From Current MLB Team

On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs got the day off.They will now open up a series with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday (at Wrigley Field).Earlier this week, the Cubs designated Vince Velasquez for assignment.6-Year Phillies Player Officially A Free AgentIt’s now been announced that Velasquez is officially a free agent who can sign with any team […] The post 6-Year Phillies Player Officially A Free Agent After Release From Current MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.

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Numbers Confirm Nationals Starter Has Baseball’s Single Best Pitch

Amid their 14-17 start to the 2026 MLB season that is on pace to not be much better than the six seasons immediately before it, the Washington Nationals and their fanbase will continue to look for reasons to be optimistic. And the good news is that one of the arms they are looking to for […] The post Numbers Confirm Nationals Starter Has Baseball’s Single Best Pitch appeared first on HEAVY.

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Yankees’ Gerrit Cole breaks down new windup post-Tommy John surgery

The New York Yankees lost to the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Wednesday, ending their road trip with a 7-2 record. But it wasn’t all bad news for the Bombers. Yankees ace Gerrit Cole pitched well in a rehab start as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, and even explained why he is […] The post Yankees’ Gerrit Cole breaks down new windup post-Tommy John surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy gets real about Brayan Bello after pulling pitcher early

Interim Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy had one of his first welcome to the big leagues moments on Wednesday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays, as Brayan Bello wasn’t too happy about the manager coming to the mound to take him out of the game. It was a moment of frustration for the Red […] The post Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy gets real about Brayan Bello after pulling pitcher early appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch

The Seattle Mariners earned a 5-3 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. However, relief pitcher Matt Brash suffered an injury scare only two pitches after entering the contest. After the game, Brash shared an injury update, via Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. “Matt Brash said that he’s been dealing with discomfort in his right side […] The post Mariners pitcher’s encouraging injury update after Twins game comes with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Yusei Kikuchi exited Angels-White Sox game on Wednesday

Los Angeles starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi exited Wednesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox due to left shoulder tightness, the team announced. Kikuchi seemingly noticed something while warming up before the bottom of the third inning. Video via Talkin’ Baseball: Yusei Kikuchi removes himself from the game after throwing a few warm up pitches before […] The post Why Yusei Kikuchi exited Angels-White Sox game on Wednesday appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Sends Honest Message on Shohei Ohtani & Loss to Marlins

Though his pitching line ended up looking dominant, Shohei Ohtani’s first loss was of his own making, according to his manager. Dave Roberts explained how the Los Angeles Dodgers ace struggled in his first loss of the season, a 2-1 defeat to the Miami Marlins on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani only allowed five hits […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Sends Honest Message on Shohei Ohtani & Loss to Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Shares Admission on Dave Roberts' DH Decision

The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided that Shohei Ohtani will not hit on some days when he pitches this season. There will still be times when he does both on the same day, but there will be outings where Ohtani is only a pitcher and not the designated hitter. "His goal is to make every start, and ...

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Rockies to receive Kyle Freeland boost for Reds clash

Coming off of their sweep of the New York Mets, the Colorado Rockies are now gearing up for a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. The Rockies will get some pitching reinforcements as that series begins. Colorado has activated Kyle Freeland off the injured list and he will start on Tuesday, the team announced. Freeland […] The post Rockies to receive Kyle Freeland boost for Reds clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals rare Shohei Ohtani plan for Marlins start

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been coasting right along so far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 20-9 after a recent home win over the Miami Marlins. Up next for the Dodgers is another home game against the Marlins on Tuesday, in which Shohei Ohtani will be the team’s starting pitcher. Now, more […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts reveals rare Shohei Ohtani plan for Marlins start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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