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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Red Sox Place Liam Hendriks on Injured List, Recall Nick Burdi
Red Sox Place Liam Hendriks on Injured List, Recall Nick Burdi originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The difficult return to action for Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks continues. The 36-year-old is headed to the injured list with righty Nick Burdi taking his roster spot. Advertisement Hendriks has faced an uphill battle for years now. In 2023, he overcame non-Hodgkin's lymphoma but shortly thereafter underwent Tommy John surgery, which kept him out for the 2024 season. Heading into 2025, Hendriks vied for the Red Sox closer role before ultimately losing to Aroldis Chapman. The woes are evident in a 6.59 ERA, a 4.98 FIP, and a 12:7 K:BB ratio over 13 2/3 innings. It has been a disheartening stretch for Hendriks, who once starred as a member of the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox. From 2019-23, Hendriks was a three-time All-Star, had multiple top-nine Cy Young finishes (ninth in 2020, eighth in 2021), and even earned MVP votes during the COVID season (13th-place). Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (31) and catcher Blake Sabol (18) meet on the pitcher's mound during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Fenway Canha-Imagn Images During that span, he had a 2.26 ERA, a 2.13 FIP, 359 strikeouts to 47 walks, and 114 saves over 239 innings. Advertisement Boston would have been bold to assume that type of production, especially for someone who had been away from the mound for so long. However, this disastrous season puts Hendriks at a crossroads. Perhaps this IL stint will not only regenerate Hendriks' body but also his mind, helping him rediscover some of that prime form. The Red Sox's bullpen has been decent, with a combined ERA of 3.76, ranking 14th among Major League teams. But, a 27-31 record and fourth place standing in the American League East is not nearly what fans had hoped for during spring training. Hopefully, upon Hendriks' return, he starts to look like his old self. Advertisement Related: Red Sox Called Trade Fit for Surging Former First-Round Pitcher Related: Red Sox Predicted to Add 'Polarizing' 3B After Rafael Devers Speculation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Durbin's sacrifice fly gives the Brewers a 6-5 walk-off win over the Red Sox
Red Sox are 17-15 as May begins. What's working and not working? Red Sox are 17-15 as May begins. What's working and not working? Red Sox are 17-15 as May begins. What's working and not working? By ANDREW WAGNER , Associated Press Caleb Durbin's sacrifice fly drove in the winning run for the Milwaukee Brewers, who earned their first sweep of the season with a 6-5 victory over the Boston Red Sox in 10 innings on Wednesday. For the second consecutive day, the Brewers won in walk-off fashion in extra innings, a day after Christian Yelich's grand slam in the 10th gave them a 5-1 victory. Durbin's late-game heroics capped off a two-hit, three-RBI day and included a two-run double that gave Milwaukee its first lead of the day. Boston tied the game in the seventh on Wilyer Abreu's 13th home run of the season and pulled ahead in extra innings when Nick Sogard scored against Milwaukee left-hander Tyler Alexander (3-5). Having already used closer Aroldis Chapman for the ninth, Red Sox manager Alex Cora gave the 10th to Justin Slaten (1-4), who gave up a leadoff single to Sal Frelick, then saw the tying run score when Kristian Campbell threw a grounder from Isaac Collins wildly to home. That allowed automatic runner Daz Cameron to score and put the the winning run on third before Durbin came to the plate. After working out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning, Brewers starter Freddy Peralta allowed three runs on six hits and three walks. He struck out six over five innings. Boston right-hander Brayan Bello went 4 2/3 innings, allowing a pair of runs - only one earned - on two walks with two strikeouts. The Red Sox struck first, taking a 1-0 lead on Ceddane Rafaela's third homer of the season with two outs in the second. After Jake Bauers tied it with a solo shot in the third, Boston pulled a head on Rafael Devers' two-run single in the fourth. Bauers drew a leadoff walk and scored again in the fifth to get Milwaukee within a run and the Brewers pulled ahead in the sixth with a two-run double. Key moment After Durbin's double gave Milwaukee the lead, manager Pat Murphy sent right-hander Nick Mears out for a second inning of work for the third time this season and second time in a week after noting earlier in the series that he'd hope to lighten the workload for Mears, who'd been one of the Brewers' most heavily used relievers this month. Mears retired his first two batters then fell behind, 3-2, before leaving a fastball up to Abreu, who sent it to right-center for the game-tying homer. Key stat After throwing a season-high 101 pitches and failing to get through the fifth inning his last time out, Peralta threw 108 Wednesday, including 27 in the first inning and 30 in the second. Up next Red Sox: Off Thursday, at Atlanta on Friday. Brewers: Off Thursday, at Philadelphia on Friday.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Three Players That Could Become Trade Targets if Team Struggles Continue
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. It was evident that the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox were going to be two of the worst teams in MLB this season. Neither time gave any indication of trying to compete and win at the highest level. There are also teams that most people expected to be good but are slowly headed toward failing those expectations. Because of that, there are high-level players that could unexpectedly become available at this season's trade deadline, and here are three of them. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 24: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the ninth inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 24: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the ninth inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on May 24, 2025. MoreAroldis Chapman, RP, Boston Red Sox With offseason additions of Chapman, Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler and Alex Bregman, the Red Sox were expected to be going toe-to-toe with the New York Yankees atop the NL East. Injuries have derailed that a bit and as of Wednesday, Boston sits in fourth place in the division with a 27-30 record and 8 1/2 games behind the first place Yankees. It has been a disappointing start to the season for a team that had such high hopes. Chapman is on a one-year deal, meaning he could become a perfect trade chip if the Red Sox struggles continue. He has already been traded twice in his career, and his 2.14 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 23 appearances and 21 innings could send him on the move for a third time. Aroldis Chapman, Jet Fuel. ✈️ ⛽️ 101, 103, 102. T103.4 MPH at 37 years old. 😵 — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 27, 2025 Marcell Ozuna, DH, Atlanta Braves It is safe to say that nobody saw the level of regression that the Atlanta Braves have shown this season. They started the season 0-7 and have not been able to get above a .500 record yet this season. Atlanta already sits 9 1/2 games out of first place in the NL East and five games out of a Wild Card spot in the NL. Much like Chapman, Ozuna is in the last year of his contract, and his .279 average and .896 OPS could make him a prime trade target if the Braves continue their downhill slide. The return of a suspended Jurickson Profar later in the season could also play a role in Ozuna's departure from Atlanta. Marcell Ozuna delivers the #walkoff homer in the 11th inning to win it for the @Braves! — MLB (@MLB) April 11, 2025 Zac Gallen, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona acquired both Corbin Burnes and Josh Naylor during the offseason, and they were thought to potentially be the biggest threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The season hasn't gone as planned and after a blowing a 6-0 lead to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks fell under .500 for the first time this season. Gallen is on the last year of his contract and is having a bit of a rough season. His 5.25 ERA would be the highest of his career by far, an indicator of what has been a really disappointing season. With continued struggles from Arizona and improvements from Gallen, the three-time Cy Young finalist could be playing elsewhere for the first time in his career. More MLB: Giancarlo Stanton Apparently Nearing Return As Yankees Get Update On Oft-Injured Slugger
CBS News
4 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Yelich's grand slam in the 10th inning lifts Brewers to 5-1 win over the Red Sox
By JOE TOTORAITIS Associated Press Christian Yelich hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his first career-walk-off homer, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. With Joey Ortiz on at second, Brice Turang lined a four-seam fastball off Liam Hendriks (0-2) for a base hit that moved Ortiz to third. Jackson Chourio walked. One out later, Yelich drove a 1-1 pitch 400 feet over the wall in right-center. Yelich had tied the game in the ninth inning with an opposite-field double off closer Aroldis Chapman and later scored on Sal Frelick's base hit. Rob Zastryzny (1-0) got the final two outs in the 10th for the win. Ceddanne Rafaela snapped a 0-for-13 slump with a ground-rule double that chased Milwaukee starter Aaron Civale in the sixth. Rafaela advanced to third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch by Aaron Ashby. It was looking good for Boston until Chapman's first blown save of the season. Richard Fitts began the game after just being reinstated from the 15-day injured list with right pectoral strain. Brennan Bernardino handled the fourth. Greg Weissert pitched a 1-2-3 fifth and got one out in the sixth before Justin Wilson got the final two outs and two in the seventh. Justin Slaten finished the frame and the eighth, too. Marcelo Mayer had two of Boston' seven hits. Key moment Brewers Sal Frelick caught Trevor Story's fly in shallow right field and threw out Mayer, on with a double, at third to end Boston's fifth. Key stat The Red Sox used seven pitchers. Up next RHP Brayan Bello (2-1, 4.08 ERA) goes for the Red Sox in the finale of the three-game series. RHP Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.55) starts for the Brewers.
Associated Press
4 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Yelich's grand slam in the 10th inning lifts Brewers to 5-1 win over the Red Sox
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Christian Yelich hit a grand slam in the 10th inning for his first career-walk-off homer, giving the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night. With Joey Ortiz on at second, Brice Turang lined a four-seam fastball off Liam Hendriks (0-2) for a base hit that moved Ortiz to third. Jackson Chourio walked. One out later, Yelich drove a 1-1 pitch 400 feet over the wall in right-center. Yelich had tied the game in the ninth inning with an opposite-field double off closer Aroldis Chapman and later scored on Sal Frelick's base hit. Rob Zastryzny (1-0) got the final two outs in the 10th for the win. Ceddanne Rafaela snapped a 0-for-13 slump with a ground-rule double that chased Milwaukee starter Aaron Civale in the sixth. Rafaela advanced to third on a ground out and scored on a wild pitch by Aaron Ashby. It was looking good for Boston until Chapman's first blown save of the season. Richard Fitts began the game after just being reinstated from the 15-day injured list with right pectoral strain. Brennan Bernardino handled the fourth. Greg Weissert pitched a 1-2-3 fifth and got one out in the sixth before Justin Wilson got the final two outs and two in the seventh. Justin Slaten finished the frame and the eighth, too. Marcelo Mayer had two of Boston' seven hits. Key moment Brewers Sal Frelick caught Trevor Story's fly in shallow right field and threw out Mayer, on with a double, at third to end Boston's fifth. Key stat The Red Sox used seven pitchers. Up next RHP Brayan Bello (2-1, 4.08 ERA) goes for the Red Sox in the finale of the three-game series. RHP Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.55) starts for the Brewers. ------ AP MLB:
