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New York Post
31-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Phillies land center fielder Harrison Bader as NL East battle with Mets ratchets up
The Mets and Phillies both beefed up their bullpens Wednesday. Philadelphia then struck first in the battle to upgrade their outfield. Advertisement The Phillies acquired Twins center fielder Harrison Bader — who played for both the Mets and Yankees in the past — for a pair of prospects, The Post's Jon Heyman confirmed. Minnesota is receiving outfield prospect Hendry Mendez and minor league righty Geremy Villoria, according to The Athletic. The Phillies trail the Mets by a half-game in the NL East and both teams aim to claim the division and potentially a first-round bye. The Twins are trading outfielder Harrison Bader to the Phillies. Getty Images Advertisement The Mets added Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers on Wednesday, while the Phillies countered by acquiring Twins closer Jhoan Duran. Both teams are rumored to be hunting for center field help, with Bader, the White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. and the Orioles' Cedric Mullins mentioned as possible. The Phillies, after giving up a big package for Duran, opted for the Bronxville, N.Y. native who is having his best offensive season in four years. Advertisement Bader, 31, is slashing .258/.339/.439 with a .778 OPS, while adding 12 homers and 38 RBIS. He's also tallied 10 stolen bases. Harrison Bader is a Gold Glove center fielder. Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images His 111 OPS+ entering the day is his highest since he notched a 114 mark in 2021. Bader is best known for his glove, having won a Gold Glove in 2021, and he has a plus-13 defensive runs saved rating and plus-five outs above average mark, according to Fangraphs. Advertisement The Phillies used Johan Rojas in center field in Wednesday's 9-3 loss, and it's logical to expect Rojas would now shift to a bench role. Philadelphia has a 4 1/2-game lead over the Reds for the third and final NL wild-card spot, and host the AL-leading Tigers in a three-game set beginning Friday. The Mets instead welcome the Giants, from whom they acquired Rogers, for a three-game set starting Friday. The teams met last weekend in San Francisco and the Mets secured a three-game sweep.
NBC Sports
30-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Andrew Vaughn emerges as one of league's hottest hitters with Brewers after slumping with White Sox
MILWAUKEE — When Andrew Vaughn joined the Milwaukee Brewers with a chance to rejuvenate a career that had gone sideways, the message he received from his new team was simple. If you chase, you won't play. Vaughn took that advice to heart, and suddenly the guy who was batting well below .200 for the first two months of the season is one of baseball's hottest hitters. His remarkable turnaround produced its biggest highlight yet as Vaughn hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBIs in the Brewers' 9-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Vaughn's performance helped the Brewers extend their NL Central lead over Chicago to two games. 'It's a special group here right now,' said Vaughn, who went 3 for 4. 'We're playing really good baseball. It's fun to be a part of.' Vaughn, 27, is batting .375 with a .439 on-base percentage, .771 slugging percentage, five homers and 21 RBIs in 15 games since joining the Brewers on July 7. The only player in the major leagues with more RBIs during that stretch is Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber. 'It's been awesome,' teammate Jackson Chourio said through an interpreter. 'The way he's been able to help us out has just been spectacular. It's just been inspiring to watch.' Vaughn's surge is particularly notable because he was struggling as much as just about any hitter in the game for much of the season. After hitting a combined 72 homers for the Chicago White Sox from 2021-24, Vaughn batted just .189 with a .218 on-base percentage, five homers and 19 RBIs in 48 games before he got sent down to the minors. Vaughn was still playing with Triple-A Charlotte when the Brewers acquired him in a June 13 trade that sent Aaron Civale to Chicago. The Brewers initially assigned Vaughn to their Triple-A team in Nashville, but they called him up when a thumb sprain sent first baseman Rhys Hoskins to the injured list. Little did the Brewers know the guy they'd picked up from the minors would get on this kind of heater. 'The kid's been unbelievable,' manager Pat Murphy said. Murphy noted that Vaughn is swinging at the right pitches now. Vaughn concedes that wasn't the case earlier when he was with the White Sox. 'Early in the year, I was hitting the ball hard, maybe swinging at some bad pitches,' Vaughn said. 'Just trying to hone in on that, focus on getting my pitch to hit.' Vaughn certainly found the right offering when he sent the first pitch he saw from Ryan Pressly over the left-field wall for his second career grand slam. Vaughn also drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second and hit an RBI single in the fifth. He has gone 8 of 15 over his last four games while helping the Brewers overcome their injury issues at first base. Jake Bauers joined Hoskins on the injured list July 20 with a left shoulder issue. Yet the Brewers have kept on winning with Vaughn taking over at first. Vaughn's transformation at the plate is similar to the turnaround he's encountered in the standings. After playing for last-place White Sox teams, he savors the opportunity to have a major role on a Brewers squad that has the best record in the majors. 'Winning's fun, and we've been doing it a lot,' Vaughn said. 'We want to keep it going.'
Winnipeg Free Press
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Chicago Cubs square off against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
Pittsburgh Pirates (29-42, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (42-28, first in the NL Central) Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mike Burrows (1-1, 5.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 17 strikeouts); Cubs: Matthew Boyd (5-3, 2.89 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -230, Pirates +189; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Chicago has a 42-28 record overall and a 21-12 record at home. The Cubs have the fourth-best team slugging percentage in MLB play at .439. Pittsburgh has a 29-42 record overall and a 10-23 record in road games. The Pirates are 9-29 in games when they have allowed a home run. Saturday's game is the sixth meeting between these teams this season. The Cubs hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has a .284 batting average to lead the Cubs, and has 16 doubles and a triple. Seiya Suzuki is 12 for 41 with three home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Oneil Cruz has 10 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 30 RBIs for the Pirates. Henry Davis is 6 for 35 with two doubles, two home runs and three RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 4-6, .223 batting average, 2.66 ERA, outscored opponents by one run Pirates: 7-3, .236 batting average, 2.50 ERA, outscored opponents by nine runs INJURIES: Cubs: Miguel Amaya: 10-Day IL (oblique), Porter Hodge: 15-Day IL (oblique), Eli Morgan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Shota Imanaga: 15-Day IL (leg), Javier Assad: 60-Day IL (oblique), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow) Pirates: Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joey Bart: 7-Day IL (concussion), Colin Holderman: 15-Day IL (thumb), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow), Johan Oviedo: 60-Day IL (elbow), Dauri Moreta: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mudita Kompakt North America Optimized to Begin Shipping Next Week; Final Days for Special Pre-Order Pricing
WARSAW, Poland, May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mudita, a mindful technology company from Poland, is excited to announce that its Mudita Kompakt (North America Optimized), a minimalist phone crafted to simplify digital life and enhance mindful living, is scheduled to begin shipping next week to crowdfunding backers in the United States and Canada. This marks a final opportunity for customers in these regions to secure the device at the special pre-order price of $369 before regular pricing takes effect once shipping commences. This launch builds upon the significant community support demonstrated during its successful crowdfunding campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo (over $500k pledged). Mudita Kompakt - Designed for Intentional Living Mudita Kompakt is specifically engineered to help users disconnect from the constant digital distractions that define modern life. This award-winning device, recognized with accolades such as the iF Design Award 2025 and the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025, is built around essential features that foster mindfulness and intentional technology use. With a distraction-free interface, glare-free E Ink screen, custom-built operating system, and long battery life, the Mudita Kompakt has been met with positive recognition from reviewers and users, who praise its unique approach to technology and minimalist design. North American Pre-Order Information and Upcoming Shipping For customers in the United States and Canada, the North America Optimized version of Mudita Kompakt is available at the special pre-order price of $369 until shipping begins next week. The North America Optimized version is specifically tailored to US and Canadian cellular network bands. This version is strongly recommended for the most reliable connectivity and performance in these regions. 14-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Once received, customers will have 14 days to try out their Mudita Kompakt. If it's not the right fit, it can be returned in undamaged condition for a full refund for the device and any returned add-ons. Global Optimized Version Already Available For customers outside of North America, or those who prefer the global band configuration, the Mudita Kompakt (Global Optimized) has already completed its pre-order phase and is currently available worldwide at its regular price of €439 / $439. About Mudita Mudita, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, is committed to creating technology that promotes simplicity, mindfulness, and digital wellbeing. Mudita's award-winning products, including the Mudita Kompakt, and Mudita Harmony 2 alarm clock, have gained international recognition for their innovative approach to intentional technology usage. Mudita continues to lead in developing solutions designed to foster meaningful connections and a balanced lifestyle. Useful Links: Mudita Kompakt Product Page Media Kit Mudita Blog Mudita Media Page Media Contacts: Heidi Donato, TEN3 PR Sharaz Tahir, Mudita 395328@ 395328@ 516.359.1146View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Mudita Sign in to access your portfolio
Wall Street Journal
03-04-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
China Calls Trump's Tariffs ‘Unilateral Bullying' and Vows Countermeasures
China has come out swinging against President Trump's tariffs and says it will take resolute measures in response. A Commerce Ministry statement Thursday said the tariffs 'violate international trade rules, severely infringe the legitimate rights of relevant parties and represent a typical act of unilateral bullying.' Trump said Wednesday the U.S. would impose an additional 34% levy on Chinese goods, on top of the 20% tariff on China that Trump imposed earlier this year. Those add to tariffs on Chinese goods from the first Trump and Biden administrations. China has already retaliated against the 20% tariff but with relatively modest measures. The ministry didn't specify what further steps were planned. China exported $439 billion in goods to the U.S. last year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, meaning the new tariffs, if upheld, would force a significant reshaping of the Chinese economy.
