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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Reportedly 'Interested' In Blockbuster Trade For Coveted $81M Star
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 have been on a roller coaster ride this season. They have a loaded roster, but they've struggled with injuries, most notably Aaron Judge's recent trip to the injured list. The trade deadline is approaching quickly, and the Yankees need to make some decisions. They're going to be buyers, as seen with their trades for Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, but it's unclear how aggressive they will be. If the Bronx Bombers are aggressive, there are a few names to acquire that could turn them back into World Series favorites. MLB's Mark Feinsand recently suggested the Yankees were interested in a trade for star St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley in the coming days. ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 25, 2025 in St... ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 25: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 25, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. More"Ryan Helsley is one of the most popular trade targets with no less than a half-dozen teams interested to varying degrees. Among the suitors, per sources, are the Yankees, (New York) Mets, (Los Angeles) Dodgers, (Philadelphia) Phillies, (Texas) Rangers, and (Toronto) Blue Jays," Feinsand wrote in a post to Twitter/X on Tuesday morning. The Yankees have seemingly preferred to hold onto prospects rather than swing big trades. The decision to go after McMahon rather than pay the prospect capital to acquire Eugenio Suárez suggests as much. If the Yankees are willing to go all in for this year, a deal for the expiring Helsley would work. Helsley is set to hit free agency at the end of the year, where Spotrac projects him to sign for $81 million. This would be a shocking move for the Yankees to make, but it would certainly move the needle. Keep an eye on the Bronx Bombers in the coming days. More MLB: Pirates GM Breaks Silence On Latest David Bednar Trade Rumors
Fox News
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge sidelined with 'elbow issue' as concern mounts: 'We'll see'
The New York Yankees have struggled lately. Friday's loss to the Philadelphia Phillies marked a second consecutive defeat and was the team's fourth loss in its last ten games. However, "The Bronx Bombers" concerns could mount as the team monitors the health of superstar Aaron Judge. The reigning American League MVP was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to what Yankees manager Aaron Boone described as an "elbow issue." "He's dealing with an elbow issue," Boone told reporters Saturday morning. Boone also noted that Judge experienced some difficulty when he threw the ball from the outfield during Friday's 12-5 loss to the Phillies. Judge was not pulled from the lineup in that game. The apparent discomfort did ultimately prompt an MRI. On Saturday morning, Boone said the team was still waiting for the imaging results. "Obviously, you guys asked about it in Toronto, but he felt like it was fine on the off day," Boone said. "Then, (Friday) night, he couldn't really throw well from the outfield, so he came in today and got imaging on that. Obviously it's a concern, but we'll wait and see." Judge went hitless on Friday, but did record an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. Judge was listed as the Yankees designated hitter when New York played the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. He returned to his normal spot in right field on Friday as the Yankees opened a three-game series against the Phillies.
Edmonton Journal
7 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Yankees snap Blue Jays home field mastery with dramatic ninth-inning win
You didn't really think the New York Yankees would roll over for a sixth consecutive loss to the Blue Jays in the past three weeks did you? Article content Sure, the Bronx Bombers have been struggling as they've essentially handed the Jays first place in the American League East, a dramatic turnabout in such a short time frame. Article content Article content Apparently there's still some pride in the Pinstripes, however as they jumped on veteran Max Scherzer and out to an early 4-1 lead before yet another exuberant sellout Rogers Centre crowd. Article content Article content The plucky Jays fought back to tie it only to see Yankees first baseman Ben Rice clobber a solo homer in the ninth to secure a 5-4 win to squelch the bleeding from the defending division champs. It was the Bronx Bombers first victory since losing a four-gamer here earlier in the month and dropping Monday's opener of this three-game set. The loss also defused the Jays franchise record, 11-game home winning streak. Article content Article content The winning blow came off of Jays closer Jeff Hoffman, who was making his fourth appearance in five days as manager John Schneider was clearly going for the jugular against the Yankees, who moved back to within three games of Toronto's lead in the AL East. Article content The Jays prospects seemed dire in the early going, but then the familiar chorus of this resilient team kicked in yet again. After falling into that 4-1 hole, the Jays resolutely chipped away at the Yankees lead. Addison Barger got it started with his second RBI single of the night in the fifth to cut the deficit to two and then it was pinch-hitting Davis Schneider's turn to deliver a clutch hit, an RBI double in the sixth to score another pinch hitter, Myles Straw. Article content Article content Two batters later, George Springer ripped a single towards Aaron Judge in right field and just like that it was a 4-4 ball game. Article content The Jays had opportunities to finish off the comeback, too. George Springer was left on second base to end the sixth when Vlad Guerrero Jr. struck out in one of those moments that the Jays need him to come up big in. Article content In the seventh, a hard-hit double to lead things off from Bo Bichette yielded nothing, either, setting the stage for Rice's decisive homer in the ninth. Article content Guerrero attempted to get the rally started with a leadoff single off of Yankees closer Devin Williams in the ninth but a Bichette strikeout was followed by a loud fly ball out to right field by Barger and a strikeout of catcher Alejandro Kirk. Article content The loss snapped the Jays franshise-record home winning streak at 11 games and set up a rubber match in the three-game series for Wednesday.
Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Deadline Deal? MLB Insider Suggests Trade For Star Closer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Coming into the season, the New York Yankees were the heavy favorites to win the loaded American League East. The Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays were all expected to chase the Yankees, but just over halfway through the season, it's the Yankees chasing the division lead. With that in mind, the Yankees will likely be one of the more active buyers at the trade deadline. The Bronx Bombers need to bring in at least one starting pitcher and a third baseman. But they also need to add some talent to their bullpen, especially if they can't add another ace to their rotation. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently suggested the Bronx Bombers were one of the "best fits" in a potential trade for Minnesota Twins star closer Jhoan Duran in the coming weeks. DENVER, CO - JULY 20: Relief pitcher Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. DENVER, CO - JULY 20: Relief pitcher Jhoan Duran #59 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 20, 2025 in Denver, Colorado."Duran is one of the best relievers in the sport, thanks to his nasty stuff, headlined by a fastball that averages 100.2 mph and a splinker that sits 97.5 mph," Passan wrote. "He has two more years of team control after this season, so he'd demand a big trade package." Adding Duran would be a dream come true for the Yankees. He's one of the more dominant bullpen arms in baseball and the Yankees could use him as a seventh or eighth inning guy with Devin Williams and Luke Weaver already at the backend of the game. The issue here is the Yankees don't have the prospect capital to make a big move like this if they're also going to add starting pitching and an infielder. While it would be beneficial to make this move, the Yankees' front office likely won't be able to make it happen. More MLB: Sandy Alcántara Blockbuster? Cubs Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak
National Post
20-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Blue Jays tie club record by winning their 10th home game in a row as Yankees come to town
While their pitching was a bit spotty, the Blue Jays' offence was spot on, the main reason why disaster was averted and why Toronto would win its 10th straight home game to tie a franchise record. Article content The stage is now set for a three-game series against the visiting New York Yankees that begins Monday night in what promises to be yet another epic matchup with the Bronx Bombers. Article content Article content Article content On a sun-baked Sunday, the Jays led the San Francisco Giants 7-2, but would hold on for an 8-6 win. Article content The following are three takeaways on a day the Blue Jays earned their third successive series sweep at home, a day when the AL East leaders hit three home runs to run their overall record to 58-41. Article content 1. Berrios exposed Article content Once they returned from the all-star break, the Jays quickly turned the page from a tough stretch that saw them lose three of four entering the summer slumber. Article content A big reason can be traced to the starting pitching. Article content Chris Bassitt set the tone in Friday night's series opener. Article content On Saturday, Eric Lauer pitched even better than Bassitt. Article content Jose Berrios had a tough act to follow, in other words, when he started the series finale. Article content A couple of double plays in the first three innings certainly helped, but Berrios did face a threat in the fifth inning when he had runners at first and second with none out after he gave up a walk, the first time this series a Toronto pitcher had issued a free pass. Article content Article content On the 19th pitch of the inning, Berrios recorded the first out on an infield fly rule, no less. Article content Berrios, simply put, was losing his effectiveness as the Giants forced the right-hander to elevate his pitch count. Article content A big strikeout would end the inning, thus avoiding Rafael Devers, if the Jays even wanted such a matchup, which didn't seem likely. Article content When Berrios began the sixth, he had a 7-2 lead and promptly gave up a single to Devers. Article content After Berrios gave up a two-out, two-run bomb to Matt Chapman, a pitching change was made. Article content Berrios wasn't as good as Bassitt or Lauer and he needs to be better. Article content He was fortunate to be supported by an offence that would record a four-run inning for the third game in a row. Article content 2. Ray day Article content He won a Cy Young Award with the Blue Jays in 2021 and endeared himself to many with his competitive edge and loud grunts, while turning heads with his tight pants. Article content When last seen on the mound in Toronto, the left-hander pitched for the Seattle Mariners in Game 2 of the 2022 wild card.
