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Ryan Helsley staying with Orioles after making $14 million contract option decision

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Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley is expected to exercise his $14 million player option to remain with the club for the 2027 season, Andy Kostka of TheBanner.com reported Thursday. Helsley, 32, endured an injury-disrupted 2026 campaign after dealing with elbow inflammation. He appeared in just 17 games, finishing with eight saves and a 4.11 […] The post Ryan Helsley staying with Orioles after making $14 million contract option decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros outfielder’s injury update will impact his 2027 spring training availability

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Houston Astros outfielder Joey Loperfido received an injury update after undergoing hip surgery. Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle shared the update from the Astros. “Joey Loperfido had arthroscopic surgery on his right hip to ‘address a labral injury and hip impingement that were identified shortly after the season ended,’ per the Astros. He’ll be […] The post Astros outfielder’s injury update will impact his 2027 spring training availability appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers World Series hero undergoes successful surgery, expected to be ready for spring training

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The Dodgers didn’t have a number of relievers in the postseason. The back-to-back World Series champions were swept in the National League Championship Series by Brewers, missing key bullpen staples such as Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Jack Dreyer, and Will Klein. Winning Dodgers pitcher Will Klein celebrates with teammates Blake Treinen (49) and...

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Cardinals’ Spring Standout Suffers Brutal Injury Setback

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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Packy Naughton, who had a very strong spring training, will undergo elbow surgery in June. Derick Goold reports.   Update: Packy Naughton, who started his latest comeback with a strong spring before injury in one of his first Class AAA Memphis appearances, will have elbow surgery next MONTH, #stlcards confirm. Surgery will […] The post Cardinals’ Spring Standout Suffers Brutal Injury Setback appeared first on HEAVY.

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Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans

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San Francisco Giants fans could not hide their frustration Saturday during the team’s 13-3 loss, and manager Tony Vitello could not even blame them. The Giants fell 13-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Ca. The loss dropped the team to 15-24, and was punctuated by a six-run seventh … The post Tony Vitello responds to boos from Giants fans appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move

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For the first time since May 30, 2021, Juan Soto is batting leadoff. The New York Mets face the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field in Denver, Colo., and manager Carlos Mendoza put Soto at the top of the order for the first time in nearly five years. Right before the game, Mendoza revealed … The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza explains rare Juan Soto lineup move appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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What I learned from my airport conversation with John Sterling — as we were suddenly surrounded by adoring Yankees fans

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This was at Newark Airport, C terminal, maybe 10 years ago. John Sterling and I were on the same flight bound for Tampa, the start of another spring training for both of us, and as we whittled away the time toward boarding the plane we found ourselves, quite remarkably, transported to a place called Wellsville,...

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Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash

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The Texas Rangers arrived in Detroit for their weekend series against the Tigers, carrying some unwelcome news: star outfielder Wyatt Langford will be sidelined for at least another week after suffering a setback during his injury rehabilitation. Langford will be shut down from throwing and swinging a bat for seven days before the Rangers reevaluate […] The post Rangers Wyatt Langford gets important injury update before Tigers clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees designate outfielder for assignment before Rangers game

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The New York Yankees announced two roster moves ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Texas Rangers. Right-handed pitcher Elmer Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A while outfielder Randall Grichuk was designated for assignment. Grichuk signed a minor league contract with the Yankees this past offseason. He battled for a spot during spring training and ultimately made […] The post Yankees designate outfielder for assignment before Rangers game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas Tech Transfer Portal: Joey McGuire Can Face Massive Punishment As Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling Addiction Raises Eyebrows

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The Texas Tech Red Raiders are staring at a major dilemma as Joey McGuire is left without a fit QB months before the start of spring training. While Cincinnati star transfer Brendan Sorsby was widely recognized as the Red Raiders’ starter for the 2026 season, an unexpected gambling addiction announcement has cast doubts on Sorsby’s […]

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Angels’ manager Kurt Suzuki shares crucial Alek Manoah injury update before Blue Jays game

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Alek Manoah’s injury issues are the reason why a promising Toronto Blue Jays career was cut short, and his attempted return with the Los Angeles Angels hit another snag in Spring Training. Manoah hit the injured list with a right middle finger contusion, which caused him to miss a significant amount of time given how […] The post Angels’ manager Kurt Suzuki shares crucial Alek Manoah injury update before Blue Jays game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Mets success stories that suggest a trip to the minors might be the key to unlocking Carson Benge

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The rookie who looked so good for the Mets in spring training and won a starting job in the outfield is learning that pitchers at the major league level are quick to spot weaknesses, particularly in a young player, and then look to exploit them.

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St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Attempting Comeback After Years Of Arm Issues Suffers Yet Another Heartbreaking Injury

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St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Packy Naughton was on his way to making one of the all-time comebacks this spring. After suffering numerous arm injuries since he was drafted in 2017, Naughton finally made his 2026 debut on Wednesday with the Memphis Redbirds, the Cardinals’ Triple-A affiliate. Unfortunately, Packy Naughton’s comeback lasted just three pitches before […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Pitcher Attempting Comeback After Years Of Arm Issues Suffers Yet Another Heartbreaking Injury appeared first on BroBible.

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Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic

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It was not long ago that Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki was viewed as a top-flight arm that numerous MLB teams were interested in bringing to the United States last offseason. A turbulent regular season and an intriguing postseason changed how some viewed the rookie’s overall outlook. But a less-than-stellar spring training caused […] The post Why Roki Sasaki’s first start of 2026 should leave Dodgers fans optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rays share crucial early-season injury update

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It sounds like the Tampa Bay Rays could have a depth infielder return relatively soon. The club’s early-season injury update reveals a rough timeline for a veteran player on the roster. Reports indicate that Taylor Walls, who is dealing with a right oblique strain, is seemingly trending in the right direction, according to Ryan Bass […] The post Rays share crucial early-season injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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