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Boston Globe
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Craig Breslow offers vote of confidence to Alex Cora in Atlanta, but says Red Sox have to ‘question everything'
'That doesn't mean that we don't have conversations every day about what we might be missing or what more we can do. But we obviously made a commitment to Alex. We're going to see that through. 'Right now it's about making sure that we're doing everything we can to enable the 26 guys on our roster to help us win as many games as possible.' The same is true for the coaching staff, Breslow said. Advertisement 'It's easy to point to that and say, 'Hey, maybe we need to do something to shake things up or rattle the cage a little bit,' ' he said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'I'm very mindful of not making a decision irresponsibly or hastily. But again, I think at this point we have to question everything that we're doing — including, I question the work that I'm doing as well. We're all in this together. I think the solution is going to come from the group that we have.' The Sox are mired in fourth place in the American League East, 8½ games behind the Yankees through Friday. Barring a change in direction, this would be their fourth consecutive season without a postseason berth. That hasn't happened since 1991-94. Advertisement With first baseman Through six games, rookie Marcelo Mayer appears capable of taking over at third base until Bregman returns. The Sox have tried an assortment of utility players at first base, and on Sunday plan to start rookie infielder Kristian Campbell there. Including Casas, Sox first basemen have a .667 OPS and only six home runs. 'There's a bunch of ways that we can address this and we have to be open to any of those,' Breslow said. 'Right now, [Abraham] Toro is playing really well there. Then we'll get a look at Kristian there.' Breslow Devers has hit .291 with a .935 OPS and 52 RBIs through 59 games as the designated hitter. 'The decision will be rooted in what we think is best for the team,' Breslow said. 'Just about where he can have the greatest impact on our team. 'I think a lot of that is nuanced, and probably best to stay between Raffy and Alex and me. But the conversation is productive.' Breslow also addressed the team's hesitancy to 'I don't think there's a perfect answer to that. We're trying to balance what's best for Roman and his development and with where we are as a team and the way that we're prioritizing our 2025 season,' he said. Advertisement 'It's impossible to ignore the performance he's had in Triple A and how that is lining up with our struggles here at the big league level. We're also trying to be mindful of the environment we put him in and what he still has to work on and what the pressures and demands would be and try to make the best decision we can for him.' Through Friday, Anthony hit .306 with a .941 OPS in 51 games for Triple A Worcester. Peter Abraham can be reached at
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
What happened when Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani faced off in New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers World Series rematch
People watching baseball on Friday night at Dodger Stadium were amazed by the amazing home run battle between Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani in the very first inning. Both of these MVPs showed why they are baseball's best hitters, exciting the crowd of 53,276 and making history in the process. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Aaron Judge started the show with a massive solo home run that travelled 446 feet over dead centre and was his 19th home run of the season. The New York Yankees captain's home run made him tie outfielder Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies for third in the major league home run rankings. Shohei Ohtani struck back right away in the bottom part of the inning, hitting a home run in the centre field on the first pitch thrown by Max Fried. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani make Major League Baseball history with unprecedented achievement The remarkable sequence marked the first time in Major League Baseball history that reigning Most Valuable Player award winners have homered in the first inning of the same game. Previously, Barry Bonds of the San Francisco Giants and Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics held the distinction as the first reigning Most Valuable Player recipients to homer in the same game on June 30, 2002, though not in the opening frame. Shohei Ohtani hits 2 home runs vs. Aaron Judge & the Yankees 🎯 | ESPN MLB Playfully, Aaron Judge made a joke about Shohei Ohtani, saying he was trying to mimic what Aaron Judge did. The New York Yankees hitter stated that winning and helping the team were much more important to him than personal achievements. Speaking through an interpreter, Shohei Ohtani noted that scoring another run would enable the Los Angeles Dodgers to maintain their momentum. Los Angeles Dodgers complete dramatic comeback victory behind Shohei Ohtani's multi-homer performance Despite the New York Yankees building a 4-1 advantage with additional home runs from Austin Wells and Trent Grisham in the second inning, the Los Angeles Dodgers orchestrated a stunning comeback to secure an 8-5 victory. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shohei Ohtani delivered the decisive blow with his second home run of the night in the sixth inning, his 22nd of the season and 15th of May, tying him with Pedro Guerrero and Duke Snider for the most home runs in a single month in Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history. The two-way superstar is currently on pace for an unprecedented 63-home run, 32-steal season, which would surpass his own historic 50-50 achievement from the previous campaign. The New York Yankees entered the series with a commanding 35-20 record, leading the American League East division by seven games, while the Los Angeles Dodgers held a 34-22 record with a two-game lead in the National League West division. Where to watch: Fans can catch the remainder of this weekend series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers on Fox Sports, with games scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Dodger Stadium. Also Read: The World Series rematch continues to deliver the star power and excitement that make this rivalry one of baseball's most compelling storylines, setting the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend series between two championship-calibre organisations.
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Red Sox's Liam Hendriks dealt unfortunate injury update
The post Red Sox's Liam Hendriks dealt unfortunate injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly placing veteran reliever Liam Hendriks on the injured list, Chris Cotillo of reports. Advertisement 'Liam Hendriks is headed to the IL, I'm told. Not sure what the issue is. Nick Burdi takes his place,' Cotillo wrote on X, formerly Twitter. As Cotillo reported, Hendriks' injury has yet to be revealed. Nevertheless, he will miss time as he is headed to the injured list. Hendriks has endured ups and downs in the 2025 season. The 36-year-old right-handed hurler has pitched to a 6.59 ERA across 14 outings. In his 13.2 innings of work, Hendriks has recorded 12 strikeouts. The Red Sox will miss Hendriks in the bullpen. Boston needs all of the relief help it can get, so a Hendriks injury is far from ideal to say the least. Advertisement The team will provide further updates on Hendriks' injury and a potential timeline soon. As of this story's writing, there is uncertainty surrounding the situation. The Red Sox have failed to meet their lofty preseason expectations so far. Boston's 27-31 record has the ball club sitting in fourth place in the American League East. The Red Sox have been unable to take advantage of an AL East division that has struggled for the most part — with the New York Yankees being the only exception. Boston is hoping to find a groove sooner rather than later. It is still early enough in the season where the Red Sox have time to turn things around. With that being said, the calendar will flip to June soon, so Boston needs to start winning on a consistent basis. On Friday, the Red Sox will play another team that has not lived up to their preseason expectations in the Atlanta Braves. First pitch for the Red Sox-Braves clash is scheduled for 7:15 PM EST on Friday Night Baseball.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Trade Idea Solves 3rd Base Problem With Former Orioles Top-10 Prospect
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are rolling into June, riding a five-game winning streak — and nine wins in their last 10 — into Dodger Stadium for a three-game interleague set and rematch of last year's World Series against Los Angeles. But even as they enjoy a 6 1/2 game lead over the second place Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East, the Bronx Bombers are not without problems that, without solutions, threaten to blow up their season. Among the biggest: what to do about third base. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Connor Norby #1 of the Miami Marlins walks to the dugout following the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot park on May 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 04: Connor Norby #1 of the Miami Marlins walks to the dugout following the sixth inning against the Oakland Athletics at loanDepot park on May 04, 2025 in Miami, injuries to D.J. LeMahieu and Jazz Chisholm, the Yankees have been without a real third baseman all season. Neither of those players, actually, are natural third basemen, both more comfortable at second — though manager Aaron Boone has Chisholm slated to take over third when his current rehab assignment is complete. Just as Oswaldo Cabrera was settling in at the position, he suffered a horrific ankle injury on a play at the plate in Seattle earlier this month, ending his season. Various ideas to fill the hot corner slot at Yankee Stadium have been floated over the past months, but a new trade proposal by writer Jacob Mountz of Yardbarker could give the Yankees the most economical option yet, and one that could solve the defending AL champs' third base problem for the next six years at least. "Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby was the Orioles' No. 7 prospect as recently as last year. In his 2024 rookie campaign, Norby hit .236 with nine home runs in 176 at-bats for the O's and Marlins, displaying some promising power potential," Mountz wrote. More MLB: Yankees Trade Pitch Solves Third Base Problem in Deal for $24 Million Veteran He did not propose a return package for the Marlins third baseman, who was drafted by the Orioles out of East Carolina as a 2021 second-round pick, after he batted .415 with a 1.143 OPS and 15 home runs in 246 at-bats in his final season of college baseball. Norby was struck on the helmet by a pitch from San Diego Padres reliever Jason Adam on Wednesday. But surprisingly — perhaps because the pitch was a changeup — Norby remained in the game. Closer look at the Connor Norby hit by pitch. Got him on the side of the helmet. — Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) May 28, 2025 Norby was not only the Orioles' No. 7 prospect in 2024, when he was positioned as a second-baseman and outfielder, he was rated as a top-100 prospect in 2023 by both Baseball America (No. 93) and Baseball Prospectus (No. 82). In 2023, Norby put up a promotion-worthy season for the Norfolk Tides, the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate, with 21 home runs, a .290 batting average and .842 OPS. But rather than bump him up to the big leagues, the Orioles traded him. They sent Norby, along with another prospect, to the Marlins for lefty pitcher Trevor Rogers. "The Marlins, who once again sit at the bottom of the NL East, will undoubtedly be sellers at the trade deadline," Mountz wrote in his trade proposal. "As things stand, Norby would represent a vast improvement over the Yankees' existing (third base) options." So far this season, Norby has played 35 games for Miami with a .744 OPS and .276 vetting average with three round-trippers. In 263 innings at third base, the 24-year-old has committed three errors with a minus-1 defensive runs saved number. Norby is in his sophomore season on a one-year, $765,000 contract, barely over the MLB minimum. He is not eligible for arbitration until 2028, and remains under team control until 2031. More MLB: Yankees Aaron Boone 'Shuts Down' Slugger's Move to Third Base, Insider Says
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Orioles Place Cedric Mullins on Injured List
Orioles Place Cedric Mullins on Injured List originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Baltimore Orioles announced Friday that they have placed outfielder Cedric Mullins on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 29, due to a right hamstring strain. Advertisement Mullins is the corresponding move to a deal that the Orioles made recently by signing Cooper Hummel. To make room for Hummel, Baltimore has placed Cody Poteet on the 60-day injured list. Mullins is having an off year, to say the least, as he is accumulating a slash line of .232/.324/.448. Along with a shocking and disappointing start to their season, the Orioles can not afford to lose someone like Mullins, as he becomes the 11th Oriole to hit the IL. There is no timetable for him at this moment. For the second time in just this week alone, Baltimore and the 30-year-old Hummel agreed to a Major League contract. Hummel had originally signed with Baltimore earlier in the week after opting out of his minor league deal with the New York Yankees, but was quickly designated for assignment the next day. The Orioles currently stand dead last in the American League East with a 19-36 record. The O's begin a weekend series Friday against the Chicago White Sox at home and look to improve on their last 10-game stretch, going 4-6 at that time. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
