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Boston Globe
15 hours ago
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- Boston Globe
Walker Buehler is new to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry, but not to breaking Yankees fans' hearts
Related : Consider it another layer of intrigue — of fun — as another round of the rivalry kicks off. 'If you look at the rivalry here [in Boston] and what happened last year [in the World Series] and all that stuff, I don't think we as a team or me specifically will get the warmest reception,' Buehler said. 'These kinds of rivalry games are why we all play. It's some of the most fun games we'll play all year. This will be my first regular-season start there in my career, so I'm pretty excited about it. Hopefully it goes well.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The final moments of the Yankees' season came against Buehler on Oct. 30. He was the last pitcher available for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts , taking the ball in the ninth inning on one day of rest. Advertisement Minutes later, the season ended with Alex Verdugo flailing at a knuckle-curveball. 'I remember being absolutely petrified until it was over,' said Buehler, who hadn't pitched out of the bullpen since 2018. 'It was a one-run game, the short porch, two lefties. There is a lot going on there. It was as much fun as you can have in this game.' Related : Advertisement This version of the Yankees is a tad different. Closer Luke Weaver is on the injured list with a hamstring strain, affording offseason acquisition Devin Williams a chance to reclaim the job. Juan Soto is gone, but newcomer Paul Goldschmidt plus role-playing holdovers Trent Grisham and Ben Rice are having great seasons. Carlos Rodon , who will take a 2.49 ERA into his start Sunday, has been a strong No. 2 behind Max Fried , an early AL Cy Young Award candidate. And most notably, Aaron Judge — who batted .184 in the playoffs — is back to being about the best hitter in the world. Entering Thursday,, he led the majors in average (.389), on-base percentage (.485), and slugging percentage (.752). Related : 'This isn't the first time,' Buehler said. 'Whether he's hitting .270 or .380, he's still one of the best players in the world. That's known. This year is not unexpected.' Manager Alex Cora said: 'Not surprised about the way they're playing. I'm not surprised at all. They're been doing that consistently for a lot of years. Their best player is playing unbelievable, the numbers he's been putting up.' Pitching plans Following an offday Thursday, the Red Sox are keeping will keep their rotation in order. The expected weekend pitching matchups are: Friday: RHP Buehler vs. RHP Will Warren , Saturday: LHP Garrett Crochet vs. LHP Ryan Yarbrough , and Sunday: RHP Hunter Dobbins vs. LHP Rodon. The Sox won't see Fried, who pitched Thursday, or Gerrit Cole , who is out for the season after Tommy John surgery. Advertisement 'One thing they do, they pitch. They've been pitching for a while,' Cora said. 'Even with injuries, they have capable guys, and the guys they have are performing. When you do that consistently, you win consistently at this level.' Breslow weighs in Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow reiterated his support for Cora in an interview on WEEI, saying he's confident Cora is capable of turning the season around. Asked, however, whether a managerial change is possible if that doesn't happen, Breslow did not say no. 'We're always going to be anchored to what is best for the team and we have a lot of confidence in Alex as the leader of this group,' Breslow said. 'He's won in Boston as a player; he's won in Boston as a manager. We have conversations daily about everything we can do to get us back on track. That's where our focus is and that's where it will remain.' Does it frustrate Breslow that Rafael Devers isn't willing to play first base? 'I think it's best to keep that opinion to myself and conversations between Raffy and me or Raffy and the team,' he said. 'Raffy is finding a way to contribute to this team. He's doing it by hitting in the middle of the order.' Sabol to Worcester The Red Sox outrighted catcher Blake Sabol to Triple A Worcester. He cleared waivers after being designated for assignment Sunday … Two farmhands earned player of the month honors: shortstop prospect Franklin Arias in the High A South Atlantic League and Blaze Jordan in the Double A Eastern League. Arias hit .404 with 12 extra-base hits (nine doubles). Jordan slashed .390/.490/.671 prior to his promotion to Worcester … NESN is adding 'Fair Territory with Ken Rosenthal' to its programming, with an episode set to air at 5 p.m. Friday (available on the network's streaming platforms). The show, co-hosted by NESN's Alanna Rizzo , is produced by Make Plays Media and Foul Territory, a daily streaming baseball show … Cora, a proud Puerto Rican, mentioned Wednesday that the National Puerto Rican Day Parade is in Manhattan on Sunday, hours before the series finale in the Bronx. 'It's a big weekend for us Puerto Ricans over there,' he said. Advertisement Tim Healey can be reached at
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dodgers' perfect trade offer for Red Sox's Walker Buehler
The post Dodgers' perfect trade offer for Red Sox's Walker Buehler appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the National League West while the Boston Red Sox are currently in fourth place in the American League East. Recent rumors have suggested that the Red Sox could sell ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline amid their underperformance. Will Walker Buehler — who signed with the Red Sox during the offseason — emerge as a trade candidate? And if so, will the Dodgers attempt to bring Buehler back to LA? Advertisement Buehler, 30, made his big league debut with the Dodgers in 2017 and pitched in Los Angeles through the 2024 campaign, winning two World Series championships and earning two All-Star selections along the way. On Tuesday, MLB insider Jeff Passan published an article for ESPN. The MLB insider suggested Buehler as a potential fit for the Dodgers. After listing Buehler as LA's 'best fit' for a possible trade, Passan explained why the Dodgers could realistically get a deal done. 'The Dodgers' farm system is so deep that they'll have their pick of players at the deadline,' Passan wrote. 'But to bring in someone who knows their system, knows their culture and knows how to show up in the biggest moments is a fit that's almost too good to be true.' Sure, the fit makes sense on paper. The Dodgers have dealt with injuries in the starting rotation and Walker Buehler understands what it requires to find success in the postseason. Anything short of a World Series will be considered a failure for the Dodgers, so why not bring back an experienced postseason hurler who will be prepared for the bright lights of Dodger Stadium? Advertisement What might a trade look like, though? Potential Dodgers-Red Sox Walker Buehler trade Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Red Sox receive: LHP Jackson Ferris (Dodgers' No. 5 overall prospect per OF James Outman Dodgers receive: RHP Walker Buehler Buehler was once regarded as one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. Although he made a significant impact in the 2024 postseason, Buehler, who has had multiple Tommy John surgeries, is not the same pitcher he once was at 30 years old. So far in 2024 with the Red Sox, Buehler has pitched to a 4.44 ERA across nine outings. There probably are not many teams around the MLB world who would be open to the idea of trading one of their top five prospects for Buehler at this point in his career. It's worth mentioning that his contract features a mutual option following the '25 campaign, according to Spotrac. Advertisement The Dodgers, however, have history with Buehler. As a result, they may be open to taking a risk by surrendering a top five prospect for him. Jackson Ferris, a left-handed pitcher, is ranked as LA's No. 5 prospect. A 21-year-old, Ferris throws hard but is still developing control — something that is quite common with young flame-throwers. He can reach up to 97 MPH with his fastball while also mixing in a quality assortment of breaking pitches. The addition of James Outman in the trade offers the Red Sox extra incentive to agree to the deal. Outman was once considered to be the Dodgers' center fielder of the future. He's struggled in recent seasons, though, and is currently playing at the minor league level. At 28 years old, a fresh start may be exactly what Outman needs. Will this Buehler trade come to fruition? The Dodgers and Red Sox have a history of making trades with each other. It would not be surprising by any means to hear of a deal being discussed between the ball clubs. Perhaps it won't be this exact trade — but a similar prospect/MLB-ready player package for Buehler seems fair given the overall circumstances. So will the trade come to fruition? Only time will tell. As Passan noted, a Buehler-Dodgers reunion does seem to make sense.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Red Sox Trade Idea Sends Walker Buehler to Dodgers for Pair of Pitching Prospects
Red Sox Trade Idea Sends Walker Buehler to Dodgers for Pair of Pitching Prospects originally appeared on Athlon Sports. There is still plenty of time for the Boston Red Sox to right the ship. A difficult start to the season has put the Red Sox at 29-33 and nine games back of the New York Yankees for the American League East lead. Boston is also four-and-a-half games back of the third Wild Card spot. Advertisement Should the Red Sox continue to underwhelm, they could become sellers at the trade deadline. It is a discouraging notion, considering the preseason hype surrounding this team, but not one without promise. Jeff Passan of ESPN had this to say about their trade assets: 'The Red Sox shouldn't be under .500. Regardless of the wounds -- both external and self-inflicted -- they are replete with enough talent to secure an AL playoff spot. If the ugliness continues, though, turning an eye toward 2026 is on the table.' 'They've got an attractive array of players. [Walker] Buehler or Lucas Giolito for the rotation. Aroldis Chapman at the back end of the bullpen and Brennan Bernardino or Justin Wilson for teams in need of a left-handed reliever.' Advertisement Passan also mentioned the Los Angeles Dodgers as a potential fit for Buehler. Here is what a reunion could look like: Red Sox receive: LHP Justin Wrobleski (No. 10), RHP Kyle Hurt (No. 20) Dodgers receive: RHP Walker Buehler Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler (0) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning at Fenway Fluharty-Imagn Images Buehler is having a decent season, going 4-3 with a 4.44 ERA, a 4.73 FIP, and 42 strikeouts to 15 walks over 46 and 2/3 innings. However, he is on a one-year, $21.5 million deal, and Boston may look for organizational depth instead of losing him for nothing this offseason. The Red Sox likely want to keep Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, and perhaps rookie Hunter Dobbins around for the long haul. Giolito is another tempting trade piece, but Buehler's history and familiarity with Los Angeles would make for a seamless fit. Advertisement Boston's return package is headlined by Wrobleski, a highly-regarded prospect who has not quite put it all together, yet. He has struggled over his 10 career MLB outings with a 6.15 ERA and a 6.13 FIP, and those figures are not much better than his Triple-A output (5.31 ERA over 40 and 2/3 innings). However, Wrobleski would also join a tantalizing group of Red Sox prospects with guys like Dobbins, Richard Fitts, and Luis Perales. Hurt is a sweetener in this hypothetical deal, and despite his current injury, he impressed in Triple-A in 2024 with a 3.07 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 14 and 2/3 innings. It is not an ideal situation for Boston, but one that could be necessary to avoid another season like 2025. Advertisement Related: $21 Million Red Sox Ace Predicted to Be Traded Ahead of Deadline Related: Mike Trout's 'Sick' Reaction to Historic Angels Game at Fenway Park This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Dodgers Predicted to Reunite With Two-Time World Series Winning Pitcher
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 Los Angeles Dodgers need to add to the rotation by the time the trade deadline passes. They can't continue to scrape by with what they have and hope it works. While the Dodgers will have plenty of options to choose from, MLB insider Jeff Passan thinks a reunion with Walker Buehler is a move the Dodgers will pursue. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. More"The notion that the Dodgers were going to win 120 games was always fanciful," wrote Passan. "They don't build their team for regular-season wins. They want to put together the most devastating 26-man squad for the postseason. And they saw last year what Buehler turns into in October. The four shutout innings against the Mets. Five more against the Yankees. And then the final three outs to lock down the World Series title. Any sort of reunion would necessitate a Red Sox collapse, and as bad as they look right now, that's premature." Buehler didn't have the best season for the Dodgers last year due to his injuries, but he stepped up and delivered when it mattered most. He's spent all but the last few months of his career in Los Angeles. So far this year, Buehler has a 4.44 ERA over nine starts with the Red Sox. He's not what he once was, but he's much better than he was last year. If he returns to the Dodgers, there's a big opportunity for him to take another step forward. "But to bring in someone who knows their system, knows their culture and knows how to show up in the biggest moments is a fit that's almost too good to be true." Buehler returning to the Dodgers makes a lot of sense, and it was quite surprising to see him leave in free agency. More MLB: Angels Veteran Perfect Fit for Padres Outfield Replacement After Gavin Sheets Injury
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Red Sox Predicted to Trade Walker Buehler Ahead of Deadline
Red Sox Predicted to Trade Walker Buehler Ahead of Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After acquiring Garrett Crochet and Alex Bregman during the offseason, the Boston Red Sox entered 2025 with lofty expectations. Advertisement However, after a subpar record three months into the 2025 MLB season, the organization is rumored to be open to selling some pieces. Among them is outfielder Jaren Duran, for whom the San Diego Padres have an interest, according to Denis Lin of The Athletic. If the Red Sox are indeed open to trading Duran, CBS Sports' Matt Snyder believes the team should be open to moving multiple additional players. Among them is starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Buehler signed a one-year, $21 million deal with the Red Sox last offseason. However, he has a mutual option for the 2026 season worth $25 million. Snyder points to most mutual options not being picked up as a primary reason to capitalize on Buehler's early-season success. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is seen prior to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Gorski-Imagn Images Erasing his last start, Buehler tossed 31.2 innings while striking out 29 batters and totaling a 2.56 ERA in the previous six starts. He may not be the ace he once was, but Buehler can add the finishing touch to a playoff contender's starting rotation. Advertisement While Snyder does not list teams, it is hard to imagine Buehler not gaining significant interest closer to the July 31 trade deadline. His former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, could be a prime re-acquisition candidate, with Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki all on the injured list. Another potential trade partner is the Padres. Sitting just behind the Dodgers in the National League West, San Diego could use rotation help with Joe Musgrave out for the season with Tommy John Surgery, and Dylan Cease posting a 4.66 ERA thus far in 2025 Determining if the Red Sox will be buyers or sellers may come sooner than expected. With nine of their next 12 games against American League East opponents, including six against the New York Yankees, Boston may learn their fate over the next two weeks. Related: Red Sox Predicted to Cut Ties With Alex Bregman in Trade Amid Uncertain Free Agency This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
