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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Slugger Eugenio Suárez interested in Detroit Tigers return as trade deadline approaches
ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks are expected to be sellers at the July 31 trade deadline, which means two-time All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez is likely to be on the move. Suárez, an impending free agent, entered the second half of the 2025 season hitting .250 with 31 home runs and a National League-leading 78 RBIs through 95 games, with an .889 OPS. In late April, he became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four homers in a game. The 34-year-old has been one of the best right-handed sluggers in the 2025 season. And he already knows where he wants to play. The Detroit Tigers. "To finish where everything started, it would be cool," Suárez said Monday, July 14, just one day before participating in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. "It would mean a lot to me." WHAT HAPPENED: No positives from Tigers in All-Star Game as AL loses Home Run Derby tiebreaker Nearly 17 years ago, the Tigers signed Suárez out of Venezuela for a $10,000 bonus during the 2008 international signing period. He climbed through the minor leagues — from the Venezuelan Summer League to Triple-A Toledo — before making his MLB debut with the Tigers in 2014. That debut came June 4, 2014, against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park. He appeared in 85 games that season, hitting .242 with four home runs. On Dec. 11, 2014, the Tigers traded Suárez (and pitching prospect Jonathon Crawford) to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Alfredo Simón. "Since I was there, it's been a lot different," Suárez said, comparing the Tigers of the 2010s to the 2025 Tigers. "It's a new team with a lot of young guys and a lot of talent. I think they have a really good chance to make it more than the playoffs this year." ABS TO MLB? Tarik Skubal shares opinion on ABS challenge system after using it in All-Star Game Coming out of the All-Star break, the Tigers hold a 59-38 record and an 11½-game lead in the American League Central, but they could use upgrades: a swing-and-miss reliever (or two) and a right-handed hitting third baseman. Suárez thinks the Tigers can win the World Series in 2025. He is still searching for his first championship after losing in the 2014 ALDS with the Tigers, the 2020 NL wild card with the Reds and the 2022 ALDS with the Seattle Mariners. "They got, for me, the best pitcher in the league right now: Tarik Skubal," Suárez said. "They got a bunch of good players. I think they really have a chance to win it all this year." [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] For the Tigers, utility man Zach McKinstry — who replaced Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña in the All-Star Game — serves as the primary third baseman, though he has played six positions this season, including more than 200 innings in the outfield. McKinstry is a candidate for regression in the final two-plus months: he hit .285 with an .836 OPS in his first 88 games after entering 2025 with a .220 batting average and a .643 OPS over the first 387 games of his career. It makes sense for the Tigers to pursue Suárez at the July 31 trade deadline. "We never know," said Suárez, a .249 hitter with a .794 OPS in his 12-year MLB career, spanning 1,566 games. "Baseball is baseball. I might be finishing where everything started. It doesn't sound crazy. We'll see." If Suárez lands elsewhere at the trade deadline — with the Mariners, Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees among the potential suitors — the Tigers would still have another opportunity to acquire him in free agency this offseason. He is "definitely" interested in joining the Tigers. "All 30 teams are going to be on the list," Suárez said, "and Detroit is going to be one of those." Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Eugenio Suárez interested in Detroit Tigers return at 2025 trade deadline
Kuwait Times
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Drama not enough to save MLB All-Star Game from ratings dip
ATLANTA: Mr Met and Mrs Met pose on the carpet for photographers during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game red carpet at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. - AFP ATLANTA: The first 'swing-off' in Major League Baseball All-Star Game history wasn't enough to save the Midsummer Classic from a 3 percent ratings drop. Tuesday night's game averaged a 3.8 rating and drew 7.19 million viewers on Fox, according to Nielsen, down from 7.44 million last year and the second-fewest on record for the event. It was 3 percent better than the record low of 7 million who tuned into the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. MLB's All-Star event still draws far better than its counterparts, with this year's NBA All-Star Game and the NFL's Pro Bowl Games each averaging 4.7 million viewers. Monday night's Home Run Derby drew 5.73 million viewers on ESPN. The All-Star Game itself peaked with 8.1 million viewers in the 9:15 p.m. ET quarter-hour, per making it the most-watched program on Fox since the Super Bowl. It also featured the first 'swing-off' to determine the All-Star Game winner. Each player got three swings. Rooker launched two over the fence, while Stowers went 1-for-3. Arozarena then hit one, before Kyle Schwarber sent all three out to give the NL a 4-3 running lead entering the final round. Aranda then went 0-for-3, clinching the bizarre National League victory -- technically a 7-6 win -- the league's second All-Star Game triumph in three years after dropping the previous nine. A rule change in 2022 provided what was left of the 41,702 fans with a spectacle they likely weren't expecting when they entered Truist Park in Atlanta. — Reuters 'It was interesting,' Schwarber said after being named the Phillies' first All-Star Game MVP since Johnny Callison in 1964. 'Exciting, fun. There's a lot of guys who deserve this (trophy), but I'm glad it's going home with us to Philly.' – Reuters
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hank Aaron honored with emotional 715th home run tribute at 2025 MLB All-Star Game
Hank Aaron honored with emotional 715th home run tribute at 2025 MLB All-Star Game (Image Via X) A truly special moment lit up the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, held on Tuesday, July 15, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans were caught by surprise when the league paid a heartfelt tribute to late baseball legend Hank Aaron. What happened next had everyone standing still. It wasn't just a video or speech, it was a stunning recreation of one of baseball's greatest moments. Hank Aaron's 715th home run recreated in Atlanta with breathtaking projection During a break in the action at the 2025 All-Star Game, the stadium lights dimmed, and a powerful tribute began. The MLB used advanced projection technology to recreate Hank Aaron's iconic 715th home run, the swing that broke Babe Ruth's record back in 1974. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) The projection showed Aaron stepping up to the plate in his white Braves uniform, the crack of the bat, and the ball flying out over the fence. It played out across the field, with fans watching from their seats in awe. The ball's flight path was shown in the sky above, while crowd sounds from that historic night echoed through the speakers. The tribute ended with Aaron rounding the bases in hologram form and the stadium screen flashing: 'Hammerin' Hank – Forever a Legend.' Aaron, who passed away in 2021 at the age of 86, played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He finished his career with 755 home runs and inspired millions through both his talent and courage. The tribute was especially meaningful, as Truist Park is the home of the Atlanta Braves, the team where Aaron made history. Fans, players, and family honor Hank Aaron's legacy during emotional moment The crowd gave a long standing ovation after the tribute ended. Many fans could be seen wiping away tears. Players from both the National and American League teams stood quietly, some with their hats off, honoring the moment. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke briefly after the tribute, saying, 'Hank Aaron's 715th home run changed baseball forever. Tonight, we remember that swing and everything it stood for.' Also Read: Shohei Ohtani Creates Viral Buzz After Mocking Rib Shot From Robert Suarez At MLB All Star Game 2025 Aaron's family was also present in the stadium, watching the tribute from a suite. According to reports from TMZ Sports and ESPN, they were deeply moved by the gesture and thanked MLB for keeping Aaron's legacy alive in such a powerful way. For baseball fans, it was more than a highlight. It was a moment they'll remember for the rest of their lives. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How did Tigers' Tarik Skubal pitch in 2025 MLB All-Star Game? Stats, highlights
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal started for the American League on Tuesday, July 15, at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta. This was Skubal's second All-Star appearance and first as a starter, after the 2024 AL Cy Young Award winner made an appearance in the 2024 All-Star Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Skubal pitched the second inning of that game following then-Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes in the first. Skubal pitched a clean second inning, getting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich to ground out, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm to fly out to center field and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández to fly out to right field. DRAFT: Ridiculous, mind-blowing stat explains Tigers' first-round pick How did he do this time around? Here's the log of Skubal first-inning performance in the MLB 2025 All-Star Game: Tarik Skubal stats in 2025 All-Star Game Innings: 1 Runs: 2 Hits: 3 Strikeouts: 2 Pitches: 19 (16 strikes) Buy our book: The Epic History of the Tigers First batter: Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani Skubal started the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani with a 99 mph fastball, which the slugger fouled off. While mic'd up, Skubal revealed he would try to get Ohtani to swing through an 0-2 changeup, but Ohtani eventually poked a 1-2 outside corner slider to center field for a leadoff single. Second batter: Braves LF Ronald Acuña Jr. Skubal got Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña down to an 0-2 count, but Acuña made contact on a 1-2 pitch and sent a slow roller down to Gleyber Torres at second base. The ball was hit so softly, however, and Torres playing for the double play Acuña reached first base on an infield single without a throw, putting the first two runners on base. Third batter: Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte sent an opposite field double down the right field line, which scored both Ohtani from second and Acuña from first to give the NL an early 2-0 lead over the AL. TIGERS UPDATES: 2025 MLB All-Star Game live blog Fourth batter: Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman On his 13th pitch of the game, Skubal recorded his first out when he got Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman to ground out to third baseman Junior Caminero. Fifth batter: Padres 3B Manny Machado There was a bit of a scary moment with Padres third baseman Manny Machado up to bat as Machado fouled Skubal's first pitch off Raleigh's mask. Machado immediately checked in before resuming. Skubal then struck out Machado on a 1-2 changeup that clipped the bottom of the strike zone, though the pitch was initially called a ball. Since the All-Star Game is using an automatic ball/strike system (ABS), a review from the booth was called that reversed the initial call, giving Skubal his first strikeout of the game. Sixth batter: Dodgers C Will Smith Three pitches later, he struck out Dodgers catcher Will Smith to end the inning. Skubal's final stat line: One inning pitched, three hits, two earned runs and two strikeouts. Follow the best Tigers coverage all year long at and sign up for our Tigers newsletter: The Purr-fect Game. You can reach Christian at cromo@ Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress). This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tarik Skubal stats in MLB All Star Game 2025: How did he do?
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch the 2025 MLB All-Star Game's incredible Hank Aaron tribute
Tuesday night's 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta featured one of the coolest sports tributes you're going to see this year. Since the All-Star Game took place in Atlanta on 7-15, the entirety of Truist Park briefly turned into a beautiful tribute to legendary baseball player Hank Aaron's career and his historic 715th home run. Aaron is one of the all-time MLB talents and the greatest Braves player to ever live, and the MLB made sure to honor Aaron's legend with this really fantastic celebration of his career. This had to be the best thing to come out of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game by far. How cool is this? Long live Hammerin' Hank!
