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Hidden story behind Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump suggests breakout is coming

What in the world is going on with Fernando Tatis Jr.? The San Diego Padres superstar is going through a rough patch of unlucky baseball right now. His advanced metrics suggest that he is doing everything right, but just isn’t getting the results he deserves. Let’s break down the story behind the slump and why […] The post Hidden story behind Fernando Tatis Jr.’s slump suggests breakout is coming appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system

The new ABS challenge system is one of the best things Major League Baseball has ever added to the sport. Not only is it exciting to hear the fans cheer when the call is changed in the home team’s favor, but the system has already clearly shown that home plate umpires make mistakes too often. […] The post Padres closer Mason Miller reveals early thoughts on ABS challenge system appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Skenes not only USA WBC pitcher to struggle on Opening Day

The early departure of Paul Skenes from the Pittsburgh Pirates-New York Mets Opening Day matchup at first seemed like an incredible story of the power of the Mets’ batting order. However, with Logan Webb and Matthew Boyd also struggling in their first outings of the season, it kick-started a broader narrative on the effect of […] The post Paul Skenes not only USA WBC pitcher to struggle on Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal

Luis Arraez has returned to work with the San Francisco Giants after a memorable time with Venezuela at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Whatever happens to his stint with the Giants, he can always say that he’s a world champion, having helped Venezuela capture a WBC championship. But somebody else now has Arraez’s gold medal. … The post Luis Arraez had a great reason for not wearing his WBC gold medal appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Ronald Acuna Jr. brutally trolled Braves teammate over his WBC win

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. could not help but rub it in after winning the World Baseball Classic with Venezuela. Acuna has returned to Braves camp and wasted no time taunting teammate Ozzie Albies, who played for Team Netherlands during the tournament. Acuna hung his jersey and his winners’ medal in Albies’ locker, and … The post Ronald Acuna Jr. brutally trolled Braves teammate over his WBC win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge had a fairly bold take on the atmosphere at the World Baseball Classic following Sunday night’s game. Judge and Team USA held off the Dominican Republic 2-1 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. on Sunday to advance to the final. The atmosphere of the game was a raucous one, as many Dominican fans … The post Aaron Judge has surprising opinion on the World Baseball Classic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Randy Arozarena issues bizarre statement in wake of Cal Raleigh handshake incident

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena still appears to be nursing some hard feelings over Cal Raleigh’s refusal to shake his hand during a World Baseball Classic game. Arozarena issued a statement Saturday through the Mariners saying the WBC is “behind us” and he was looking forward to helping the team chase a World Series. Curiously, … The post Randy Arozarena issues bizarre statement in wake of Cal Raleigh handshake incident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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