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Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance

One of the most dominant pitchers in baseball right now is San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller. The right-handed flamethrower has allowed just one hit on the season, and that was to his former teammate, Luis Arraez, very early in the season. Since the start of 2026, Miller has struck out 23 hitters in 9.1 […] The post Padres’ Ramon Laureano admits hilarious reality of Mason Miller’s 9th inning dominance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt reacts to Parker Messick falling just short of no-hitter

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick threw a tremendous game on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. He had a no-hitter heading into the ninth inning before giving up a single to the first batter of the inning. Nevertheless, Messick competed eight-plus innings while striking out nine hitters. The Guardians won the game 4-2. After the […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt reacts to Parker Messick falling just short of no-hitter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen

San Diego Padres star closer Mason Miller has been dominant to begin the 2026 MLB season. He has not surrendered a run across eight outings, and he has five saves during that span. The star reliever has also recorded 20 strikeouts in just 8.1 innings of work. Miller is making hitters look foolish at the […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller drops truth bomb on his dominance out of the bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers Get Major Development After Shohei Ohtani Pregame Moment

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six innings on the mound. Hyeseong Kim launched a home run. Teoscar Hernandez and Kyle Tucker also went deep. Los Angeles completed the sweep and are 14-4 on the season.The moment that decided […] The post Dodgers Get Major Development After Shohei Ohtani Pregame Moment appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Shohei Ohtani pitches 10-strikeout gem as Dodgers sweep Mets

Even with a reliever warm for the sixth inning on Wednesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided to ride with Shohei Ohtani. On the rare night he wasn’t in the lineup as a hitter, the four-time MVP responded with a breathless exhibition of pure pitching dominance. In the Dodgers’ 8-2 win over the New York Mets,...

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Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman reveals what has surprised him most about MLB’s ABS system

MLB implemented the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system this season after testing it at the minor league level. After many were not entirely sure how well it would operate in the majors, it sounds like there is at least one aspect of the ABS that caught Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman completely by […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman reveals what has surprised him most about MLB’s ABS system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers’ odd start vs. Angels is first of its kind in MLB history

On Tuesday evening, the New York Yankees fell to 9-8 on the 2026 MLB season with a tough 7-1 home loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels. Ryan Weathers was on the mound for the Yankees, and he didn’t get off to a great start to this one, surrendering three runs in the […] The post Yankees pitcher Ryan Weathers’ odd start vs. Angels is first of its kind in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kyle Harrison 2026 Fantasy: Hot Start or Mirage After Three Starts?

Fantasy baseball managers were hard-pressed to find a starting pitcher having a more impressive start to their 2026 campaign than Kyle Harrison. The Brewers' starting pitcher kicked off his first season in Milwaukee by posting a sparkling 1.80 ERA. After two starts, he stood at 1-0 on the season ...

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Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds

Part of the reason the Los Angeles Angels haven’t made the playoffs since 2014 is because they haven’t had enough quality pitching. Jose Soriano is doing everything in his power to change that narrative. In a 9-6 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander pitched seven innings of scoreless baseball, allowing two hits and three […] The post Angels’ Jose Soriano makes MLB history with dominant start vs. Reds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Padres’ Mason Miller a Cy Young Candidate?

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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Padres pitcher turning to grandma to help velocity issues

Around the time of Opening Day, some are predicting the San Diego Padres will win the World Series. In part due to their pitching staff, most notably their history-making closer, Mason Miller. Nevertheless, reliever Jeremiah Estrada is having some trouble with velocity. As a result, he is keeping it within the family to get him […] The post Padres pitcher turning to grandma to help velocity issues appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Sox’ Tyler Samaniego makes history with first 3 outs vs. Brewers

The Boston Red Sox delivered a statement win over the Milwaukee Brewers, and Tyler Samaniego turned his majors debut into a moment fans will not forget. In his much-awaited debut, the young reliever made history. He struck out each of his first three outs. Clean. Sharp. Electric. It marked the first time a Red Sox […] The post Red Sox’ Tyler Samaniego makes history with first 3 outs vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres’ Mason Miller accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB history

The San Diego Padres are just 4-5 so far in the 2026 MLB season. While the team has been rather mediocre, star closer Mason Miller has performed at an elite level. Miller has been pitching at a high level for years now, of course. He recently accomplished a feat that had never previously been seen […] The post Padres’ Mason Miller accomplishes feat never seen before in MLB history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pirates ace Paul Skenes makes charitable pledge per strikeout in 2026 season

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gaining attention beyond the field as Paul Skenes expands his charitable efforts entering the 2026 season. With the Pirates ace increasing his strikeout-based pledge, the Gary Sinise Foundation will once again benefit from every strikeout he records. The club continues to build around the 2024 NL Rookie of the Year, who […] The post Pirates ace Paul Skenes makes charitable pledge per strikeout in 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York

The New York Yankees are witnessing right-hander Cam Schlittler emerge as a dominant force driving the club’s early-season pitching success. At 25, he quickly establishes himself as a key figure in the Yankees rotation, combining elite results with impressive composure. Schlittler opened the 2026 season with remarkable efficiency. Across his first two starts, he delivered […] The post Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler sets franchise mark never seen before in New York appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026

Toronto Blue Jays’ starting pitcher Kevin Gausman opened up the 2026 season with 11 strikeouts in his first start on the mound. In his second outing in the campaign, Gausman managed to strike out 10 batters once again. In the top of the sixth inning during Wednesday’s game between the Colorado Rockies and the Blue […] The post Blue Jays’ Kevin Gausman strikes out 10 in 2nd straight start to begin 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss

The New York Mets came away from Tuesday night’s matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals with mixed results, as the final score did not reflect the encouraging performance of starting pitcher Kodai Senga. Despite the 3-0 loss at Busch Stadium, the outing provided a positive sign for a rotation seeking consistency early in the 2026 […] The post Mets manager Carlos Mendoza gives honest Kodai Senga assessment after Cardinals loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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So Far in 2026, Strikeouts Are Winning – And It Is Not Even Close

For more than a century, MLB hitters had a slight edge in the battle between pitcher and batter. Most at-bats still ended in outs, of course, but at least they could make contact with the ball. From 1900 through 2017, across every season in Major League Baseball, hits outnumbered strikeouts, every single time. It was […] The post So Far in 2026, Strikeouts Are Winning – And It Is Not Even Close appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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