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18 hours ago
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Brewers host the Pirates to open 3-game series
Pittsburgh Pirates (51-68, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (73-44, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Brewers: Jose Quintana (9-4, 3.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -205, Pirates +171; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a three-game series. Milwaukee has a 73-44 record overall and a 39-20 record in home games. The Brewers have a 53-6 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Pittsburgh is 17-39 in road games and 51-68 overall. The Pirates have gone 27-6 in games when they scored five or more runs. Monday's game is the eighth meeting between these teams this season. The Brewers have a 4-3 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 13 doubles, 21 home runs and 74 RBIs for the Brewers. William Contreras is 12 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games. Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the Pirates with a .273 batting average, and has 15 doubles, two triples, a home run, 16 walks and 32 RBIs. Nick Gonzales is 17 for 43 with three RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Brewers: 9-1, .306 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 30 runs Pirates: 4-6, .262 batting average, 6.44 ERA, outscored by seven runs INJURIES: Brewers: Logan Henderson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jacob Misiorowski: 15-Day IL (leg), Jackson Chourio: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jake Bauers: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Rhys Hoskins: 10-Day IL (thumb), Garrett Mitchell: 60-Day IL (oblique), Rob Zastryzny: 15-Day IL (ribs), Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
18 hours ago
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- Associated Press
Brewers host the Pirates to open 3-game series
Pittsburgh Pirates (51-68, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (73-44, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Andrew Heaney (5-9, 4.77 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Brewers: Jose Quintana (9-4, 3.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 66 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -205, Pirates +171; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a three-game series. Milwaukee has a 73-44 record overall and a 39-20 record in home games. The Brewers have a 53-6 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Pittsburgh is 17-39 in road games and 51-68 overall. The Pirates have gone 27-6 in games when they scored five or more runs. Monday's game is the eighth meeting between these teams this season. The Brewers have a 4-3 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Yelich has 13 doubles, 21 home runs and 74 RBIs for the Brewers. William Contreras is 12 for 40 with a double and six home runs over the last 10 games. Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the Pirates with a .273 batting average, and has 15 doubles, two triples, a home run, 16 walks and 32 RBIs. Nick Gonzales is 17 for 43 with three RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Brewers: 9-1, .306 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 30 runs Pirates: 4-6, .262 batting average, 6.44 ERA, outscored by seven runs INJURIES: Brewers: Logan Henderson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Jacob Misiorowski: 15-Day IL (leg), Jackson Chourio: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jake Bauers: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Rhys Hoskins: 10-Day IL (thumb), Garrett Mitchell: 60-Day IL (oblique), Rob Zastryzny: 15-Day IL (ribs), Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15-Day IL (knee), Endy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tim Mayza: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Reuters
26-07-2025
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- Reuters
Merrill Kelly to face Pirates in potential swan song with Diamondbacks
July 26 - Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh. As the uncertainty that comes with the final days before the July 31 trade deadline intensifies, Kelly is among the players who could draw the most interest from contending clubs should Arizona become a seller instead of a buyer in the coming days. The Diamondbacks, who snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday with a 1-0 victory in 11 innings over the Pirates, aren't out of the postseason picture. But Arizona already has made one trade, which hints at the team looking more toward its long-term future when it dealt first baseman Josh Naylor on Thursday to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects. Kelly (9-5, 3.32 ERA) is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, as are several key Diamondbacks, including starting pitcher Zac Gallen and third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who drove in the winning run on Friday. "I feel like it's a little too early for a reaction," Kelly said after the Naylor trade. "You know, it's just part of the business, part of where we're at. Obviously, there's been a million speculations about what we're doing. I think that [Thursday] is probably a signal, as far as you know what route we're taking, but you never know. We'll see what the front office has in store for us over the next couple days." Kelly, who has pitched all seven of his major league seasons for Arizona, is enjoying one of his better and more durable seasons, making 21 starts. He has picked up wins in his past two starts. On Sunday in a 5-3 defeat of the St. Louis Cardinals, Kelly gave up two runs on three hits while striking out five. He issued four walks, however, just as he did July 13 when he beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1. Kelly is 3-0 with a 3.68 ERA in four career starts against the Pirates but did not face them when the teams met this season in late May in Arizona. The Pirates won two of three. On Friday, the Pirates saw their three-game winning streak snapped as they were held to one hit -- a second-inning triple from veteran Tommy Pham -- over 11 innings. Unlike the Diamondbacks, the Pirates are certain to be sellers if they make any trades in the next week. Starting pitching is one of their biggest commodities. Heaney, who is in his 12th season in the majors, could be a potential trade piece because he is on an expiring contract. But Heaney (4-9, 5.03) has struggled of late and is coming off one of his worst outings of the season where he matched a season high with seven runs allowed on nine hits and two walks in a 7-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Heaney faced the Diamondbacks earlier this season and did not fare well. He allowed five runs on eight hits, including two home runs, walked three and struck out two over five innings in a 5-0 loss on May 26. For his career, Heaney is 1-1 with an 8.25 ERA in three career appearances (two starts) against Arizona. "When you fall behind, you don't have much to get guys out with," he said after the loss. "I guess, narrow margin of error. I've got to go make better pitches." --Field Level Media
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21-07-2025
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6 players who could be on the move at the MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Emmanuel Clase and more
The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, and teams around baseball have needs. So how can they fill those needs? More specifically, which players might offer a solution? Here are six players who could help a contender in a deal before the July 31 trade deadline. Emmanuel Clase, RP, Cleveland Guardians Last season, there wasn't a better reliever in baseball than Emmanuel Clase. He was so good that he finished third in AL Cy Young voting, a sign of his sheer dominance during the regular season. But Clase struggled in last year's postseason. Those struggles carried into start of this season, but Clase appears to be putting them behind him. Over his past 13 outings, he has allowed only one earned run and has looked more like the two-time AL Reliever of the Year. For the season, the three-time All-Star is 5-2 with a 2.86 ERA. If Clase's struggles are indeed in the past, this could be the perfect time for a contender to woo the Guardians into trading their longtime closer. Potential landing spots: Yankees, Phillies, Cubs Andrew Heaney, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates Breaking news: The Pirates trading a starting pitcher! But before you get too excited, the Pirates' starter most likely to be on the move is left-hander Andrew Heaney. Heaney, who signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh this past winter, had been one of the more underrated starters in baseball in 2025 until recently. Through 14 starts, the 34-year-old right hander had a 3.33 ERA, despite a Pirates offense that hasn't given him much support. Heaney, however, has struggled of late with five of his past six starts lasting four innings or less. Heaney is an established veteran arm who has pitched in pennant races before, and as a left-hander, he would be a strong addition to slot into the middle-to-end of a rotation looking to add some quality depth. Potential landing spots: Dodgers, Cubs, Tigers Ryan O'Hearn, DH/1B, Baltimore Orioles Ever since Ryan O'Hearn arrived in Baltimore, he has continuously improved. And this season, he made his first All-Star appearance. But in a year when the Orioles have disappointed and are unlikely to make a run to the postseason, O'Hearn might be their most valuable trade asset right now. The Baltimore designated hitter has a .282/.378/.458 slash line, with 14 doubles and 12 home runs. O'Hearn, 31, will be a free agent at the end of the season, making him the type of rental who could help push an already strong team over the top. Potential landing spots: Red Sox, Mariners, Mets, Giants Eugenio Suárez, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks Right-handed power is hard to come by in baseball these days, which makes Eugenio Suárez a highly coveted player. The D-backs' third baseman has been one of the game's top power threats this season, batting .257 with 35 home runs and 85 RBI. And that's nothing new: Since the 2019 season, he ranks sixth in MLB in homers, behind only Aaron Judge, Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson. Suárez, who will be a free agent at season's end, is also considered one of the game's top personalities and has the ability to bring a clubhouse together — an added benefit for any contender. Potential landing spots: Tigers, Yankees Ryan Helsley, RP, St. Louis Cardinals Since being named the Cardinals' closer in 2022, Ryan Helsley has been the definition of a shutdown closer. He ranks top-six in saves during that span. But as with Clase, there have been some struggles for the Cardinals' closer this season. Helsley is 3-0 with a 3.18 ERA, but hitters have had some success against his fastball. The pitch is typically unhittable, but batters are hitting .400 against Helsley's four-seamer this season. There might be some cause for concern with the Cardinals' closer, but Helsley isn't the first reliever to go through struggles. And with his track record being what it is, a contender might well believe that a few tweaks and a change of scenery could be just what Helsley needs. Potential landing spots: Yankees, Phillies, Tigers Josh Naylor, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks Josh Naylor has been one of the more underrated first baseman in baseball for a while, but in his first season in the desert, he has been able to shine. Naylor, 27, is hitting .292 for the D-backs this season, with 11 homers, 11 stolen bases and 19 doubles. The Arizona first baseman knows how to be a run producer, and he has also proven that he's a complete hitter. The D-backs have not had much luck on the injury front this season, with multiple pitchers going down for the season, including starters Corbin Burnes and Jordan Montgomery and reliever Justin Martinez. If Arizona decides to sell, moving Naylor, who is also a free agent at the end of the season, feels like the right decision. Potential landing spots: Red Sox, Mets, Giants
