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Red Sox’s Marcelo Mayer embracing opportunity, and his mindset says it all

While it is difficult to crack the crowded Boston Red Sox outfield, the team’s infield has been considered a land of opportunity over the last couple of years. The expectation was that a top-five draft pick like Marcelo Mayer would secure an everyday role for himself somewhere around the diamond. He did not arrive on […] The post Red Sox’s Marcelo Mayer embracing opportunity, and his mindset says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giants manager suggests his team is too ’emotional’

San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello appears to be having some early issues managing his clubhouse in his first season as manager. The Giants were shut out for a second straight game on Friday by the New York Yankees and have yet to score a run in 18 innings of the season so far. After … The post Giants manager suggests his team is too ’emotional’ appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Red Sox Kristian Campbell Drops Notable Quote on 2026 Approach

The Boston Red Sox opened the 2026 season on Thursday with a 3-0 win in Cincinnati. In Worcester, things looked a little different. The WooSox dropped their season opener 3-1 to the Syracuse Mets, and Kristian Campbell went 0-for-4 in center field.In 2025, Campbell was Boston’s Opening Day second baseman. After an exceptional season in […] The post Red Sox Kristian Campbell Drops Notable Quote on 2026 Approach appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Marcelo Mayer Opening Day benching

Marcelo Mayer is expected to be the Boston Red Sox’s starting second baseman throughout the 2026 season. But on Opening Day, it was Isiah Kiner-Falefa manning the position. Alongside both players, fellow infielder Andruw Monasterio is expected to spend time at second base as well. Fans will be clamoring for the former top prospect Mayer […] The post Red Sox’s Alex Cora explains Marcelo Mayer Opening Day benching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox Fifth Starter Battle 2026: Johan Oviedo vs Connelly Early Fantasy Outlook

The Boston Red Sox spent the winter rebuilding and strengthening their starting pitcher depth. They signed free agent Ranger Suarez and traded for Sonny Gray, which created a strong front four with Brayan Bello and staff ace Garrett Crochet. For the fifth starter slot they traded for Johan Oviedo, ...

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Latest Josh Hader injury update will catch Astros’ fans’ attention

The Houston Astros will begin their 2026 MLB season with a battle with the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Closer Josh Hader will start the season on the injured list and will not be available for Opening Day. But the recent news revealed it might be a short time, according to Astros’ beat […] The post Latest Josh Hader injury update will catch Astros’ fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Outwardly Confident’ Mets Player Projected to Enjoy Massive Season

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga enters the 2026 season looking to rebound. At the same time, a writer unleashed a bold prediction for the New York hurler. Tim Britton, a writer from The Athletic, predicted the 33-year-old will make the All-Star team this July.“Just about every Kodai Senga story contains one sentence that […] The post ‘Outwardly Confident’ Mets Player Projected to Enjoy Massive Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt set to lead off in MLB debut vs Rays

The St. Louis Cardinals will open their season against the Tampa Bay Rays. After the news of JJ Wetherholt making his MLB debut on Opening Day, it now appears that he will lead off, according to MLB Pipeline. “JJ Wetherholt leads off (!) and starts at second base for the @Cardinals in his MLB debut […] The post Cardinals’ JJ Wetherholt set to lead off in MLB debut vs Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Analyst gives potential reason for Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki’s spring training struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers are just a day away from kicking off their 2026 regular season as they look to defend their two straight World Series titles. The Dodgers recently wrapped up their spring training slate and are hoping for better luck on the injury front in 2026 than they experienced a year ago. One of […] The post Analyst gives potential reason for Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki’s spring training struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets Star Makes Injury Admission Ahead of Opening Day

The New York Mets are set to enter the 2026 season with lofty expectations. After a demoralizing collapse to end the previous campaign, the club has revamped much of the roster. Big changes were needed, and New York spent nearly $250 million in the offseason to transform the team. A blockbuster trade involving Freddy Peralta […] The post Mets Star Makes Injury Admission Ahead of Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Yankees Reliever Claimed on Waivers by Braves After Cade Winquest Decision

The New York Yankees decided to hang onto both Jake Bird and Cade Winquest, which meant another reliever had to go. The Yankees lost reliever Osvaldo Bido to the Atlanta Braves, who claimed him off waivers after the Yankees decided to keep Winquest and Bird on their opening-day roster. Bido, 30, was a non-roster invitee […] The post Yankees Reliever Claimed on Waivers by Braves After Cade Winquest Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets official Opening Day roster status amid injury concern

The Houston Astros are hoping to be fairly healthy when Opening Day approaches, and it looks like they’ll be able to achieve that goal with the recent news. Jeremy Pena’s status for Opening Day was up in the air after he suffered a fractured finger earlier in March. That concern has gone out the window, […] The post Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets official Opening Day roster status amid injury concern appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros makes Brice Matthews Opening Day roster decision

The Houston Astros have concluded Spring Training and will be opening the regular season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. An injury in the World Baseball Classic to Jeremy Pena opened a potential roster spot for one of the Astros’ prospects. Now, one of those prospects has been informed has made the Opening Day […] The post Astros makes Brice Matthews Opening Day roster decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox Get Triston Casas & Romy Gonzalez Injury Updates Before Opening Day

MLB Spring Training has come and gone, and now it’s time for some real big league baseball. For the Boston Red Sox, the onset of the 2026 regular season is a chance to begin to avenge their shortcomings in the 2025 season, when they were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the New York […] The post Red Sox Get Triston Casas & Romy Gonzalez Injury Updates Before Opening Day appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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