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Cubs reward reliever with new contract after spectacular 2026 season

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The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a new one-year contract with veteran right-handed reliever Jacob Webb, the team announced on Monday. Webb will reportedly receive a $2 million salary for the 2027 season, with a $4 million club option for 2028 that includes a $500,000 buyout. The deal guarantees him $2.5 million, while performance incentives […] The post Cubs reward reliever with new contract after spectacular 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former All-Star Pitcher Elects Free Agency After 2-Year Atlanta Braves Stint

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The Atlanta Braves have a plethora of free agent decisions to make this offseason. The most notable players who have now hit the open market include Ha-Seong Kim, Tyler Mahle, Raisel Iglesias, and Mauricio Dubon, just to name a handful. However, there is also an under-the-radar crop of players who no longer belong to the […] The post Former All-Star Pitcher Elects Free Agency After 2-Year Atlanta Braves Stint appeared first on HEAVY.

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8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent

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Atlanta Braves fans, do you remember the services of left-handed reliever AJ Minter?? The 33-year-old, as of Thursday, October 29, is back on the open market after being ‘booted’ off the Minnesota Twins roster. Really, Minter has just become a free agent, which is a deserved accomplishment for a 10-year MLB veteran arm. Forgot how […] The post 8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.

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Dodgers activate reliever Evan Phillips from 60-day IL

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Evan Phillips was activated from the 60-day injured list on Monday, and if he can pitch the way he did before he underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last year, the Dodgers really might not have to do anything in the month leading up to the Aug. 3 trade deadline. “More nervous than I expected,” Phillips said....

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Mets’ Devin Williams reveal key adjustment powering his recent success

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Devin Williams must have been raring to get a fresh start after struggling last season with the New York Yankees. And to begin the 2026 season with his new team, the New York Mets, Williams must have been reminded of what happened last season, especially during a rough four-game stretch towards the middle of April […] The post Mets’ Devin Williams reveal key adjustment powering his recent success appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches

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Seattle Mariners star reliever Matt Brash abruptly left Wednesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins after two pitches. Brash has had a tough history with injuries. He undertook Tommy John surgery early in the 2024 season after experiencing discomfort in his elbow during Spring Training.After two pitches, Mariners MVP candidate Cal Raleigh quickly called timeout. Brash […] The post Seattle Mariners Star Reliever Leaves Game After Two Pitches appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Pitcher DFA’d By New MLB Team

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On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Angels made a number of roster moves, which included designating Jordan Romano for assignment. Joey Lucchesi was selected to take his spot. Romano, 33, used to be the closer for the Toronto Blue Jays and spent six seasons with the club. He’s put together a solid career, but ever […] The post Former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star Pitcher DFA’d By New MLB Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Proposed Dodgers trade sees Los Angeles deal top prospect to land $5.9 million star reliever, create duo with Edwin Diaz to shut down games – sportingnews.com

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Proposed Dodgers trade sees Los Angeles deal top prospect to land $5.9 million star reliever, create duo with Edwin Diaz to shut down games  sportingnews.com

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Is Padres’ Mason Miller a Cy Young Candidate?

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Understanding that it’s still very early in the season doesn’t mean it’s too early to start talking about who has a real chance at some of the top MLB awards. After Thursday’s stellar outing against the Colorado Rockies, San Diego Padres‘ reliever/closer Mason Miller has some very impressive numbers to start the 2026 season. MLB.com […] The post Is Padres’ Mason Miller a Cy Young Candidate? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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