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Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s

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Kansas City Royals rookie catcher Carter Jensen learned a harsh lesson in punctuality on Thursday, when he was scratched from the starting lineup against the Minnesota Twins after oversleeping and arriving late to Kauffman Stadium. The 22-year-old top prospect, who has appeared in just 26 major league games, slept through his alarm, prompting the team … The post Royals call rookie’s parents as he catches too many Z’s appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare

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Some drama ensued for the Kansas City Royals on Thursday after top prospect Carter Jensen, who was slated to start against the Minnesota Twins at home, overslept and proceeded to arrive late at Kauffman Stadium prior to their 5-1 loss. The Royals then deemed that Jensen wouldn’t be able to get ready on time, decided […] The post Royals’ Vinnie Pasquantino reacts after Carter Jensen causes brief scare appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins? Here’s who should start Week 1 for Raiders

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The Las Vegas Raiders have been in the news during the 2026 offseason for two very distinct reasons. For one, they hold the coveted No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, and every insider knows they are locked in on Indiana University’s Fernando Mendoza. Second, in a move that seems very logical, […] The post Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins? Here’s who should start Week 1 for Raiders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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76ers’ Paul George admits seeing a lot of himself in Wizards rookie

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Paul George has taken little time to settle down for the Philadelphia 76ers post his 25-game suspension, most recently starring in the 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards. PG13 finished with 39 points, six assists and five rebounds off 15-22 shooting and was once again elite on both ends of the court. However, speaking post-game, […] The post 76ers’ Paul George admits seeing a lot of himself in Wizards rookie appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild

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The Philadelphia Phillies came from behind to beat the Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon. Rookie Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played hero ball to secure the series win. After trailing 5-3 heading into the 9th inning and with the bases loaded, Sosa drove in two runs with an RBI single to left field. That evened […] The post Justin Crawford, Edmundo Sosa hero ball has Phillies fans going wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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St. Louis Cardinals Eyeing Major Move With Top Prospect

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The St. Louis Cardinals may be a team in the middle of a rebuild, but they have had a nice start to the 2026 season. At the time of this writing, the Cardinals have a 3-2 record and sit third in the National League Central. This included them picking up a 3-0 win against a […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Eyeing Major Move With Top Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard slapped with tech while playing without a shoe

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Ryan Nembhard had a humorous moment happen to him during the Dallas Mavericks’ blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night. Nembhard is going through the rookie season of his NBA career. He’s been bright spot in the Mavericks’ rotation, providing solid scoring and playmaking throughout great stretches of the campaign. However, he is […] The post Mavericks’ Ryan Nembhard slapped with tech while playing without a shoe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami

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The Milwaukee Brewers swept the Chicago White Sox to open up the 2026 MLB season. However, Chicago has arguably the most intriguing rookie of the campaign in Munetaka Murakami, who hit a home run in each of those three games. After there was concern this offseason over how his bat would translate from the Nippon […] The post Ken Rosenthal Gets Blunt About White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami is just 4th rookie ever to homer in first 3 games

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Things have not gone perfectly for the Chicago White Sox so far in the 2026 season. They struck out a record 20 times on Opening Day against the Milwaukee Brewers, and lost the second game, too. But White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami has impressed so far, smoking a home run in each of his first […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami is just 4th rookie ever to homer in first 3 games appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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