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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Yankees Bring Back All-Star Jazz Chisholm, Place Luke Weaver on IL in Massive Roster Move
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 made a massive roster move, activating All-Star infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. from his rehab assignment and off the 10-day injured list, and adding reliever Luke Weaver to the 15-day IL, among other transactions. Right-hander Fernando Cruz has been reinstated from the injured list, right-hander Yerry de los Santos was recalled from Triple-A, Jorbit Vivas was optioned to Triple-A, and right-hander Carlos Carrasco was designated for assignment. Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees slides into third base after advancing on an error after hitting a double in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden... Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees slides into third base after advancing on an error after hitting a double in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 29, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. Chisholm left the game after the play with an injury. More Photo byMore news: Yankees Lose Star Pitcher for Summer Months After Injury Diagnosis Prior to tonight's game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Returned INF Jazz Chisholm Jr. (#13) from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 10-day injured list. • Reinstated RHP Fernando Cruz (#63) from the 15-day injured list. • Recalled RHP Yerry de… — New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 3, 2025 Chisholm last played on April 29, before a right oblique strain sidelined him for what would turn into the entirety of May. After three rehab games in Double-A, the infielder looks ready to return to the diamond. Weaver recently suffered a hamstring injury while warming up on Sunday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that an MRI revealed he could miss four to six weeks of action. The right-hander has been electric for New York this season, posting a 1.05 ERA across 25.2 frames of work, allowing just three runs in this time. He has 24 strikeouts in as many outings to just seven walks on the year. It appears that Devin Williams will go back to his role as closer amid Weaver's absence. The struggling Williams has a 6.23 ERA across 21.2 innings pitched this season and will have to take a major step up with the increased workload. There will be more bullpen help on the way as Cruz will continue to build upon his 2.66 ERA over 23.2 frames this season. The right-hander has an ERA+ of 150 this season, ranking him 50 percent better than qualified pitchers as he looks to get back to his first season as a Yankee. De los Santos will also look to take on a larger role, as he has allowed four runs in 12 innings of work in Pinstripes. He has dazzled the mound in 10.1 frames in Triple-A with a 1.74 ERA, striking out 11 batters and walking four. Vivas split time across second and third base since the beginning of May, but was struggling at the plate with a .156 batting average across 45 at-bats. The 24-year-old heads back to Triple-A, where he was hitting .319 before his call-up. The right-handed veteran Carrasco struggled in his eight appearances for the Yankees as he allowed 21 runs in 32 innings. The 38-year-old will look for another opportunity to extend his 16-year MLB career. More news: Mets Promote Former Top Prospect vs Dodgers Amid Mark Vientos Injury: Reports For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yankees Predicted to Trade for All-Star Second Baseman After Jazz Chisholm News
Yankees Predicted to Trade for All-Star Second Baseman After Jazz Chisholm News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As early as Tuesday night, the New York Yankees could unveil a new infield alignment featuring two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu at second base and former All-Star slugger Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base. Advertisement Where might Tampa Bay Rays veteran Brandon Lowe eventually fit into the equation? Great question. ESPN's Jeff Passan suggested the Yankees, who own a 5.5-game lead in the AL East, should pursue Lowe via trade ahead of the July 31 deadline. Lowe, a 2019 All-Star selection and reliable veteran bat, is hitting .242 with 11 homers, 31 RBI, and a .725 OPS for the inconsistent Rays. Lowe would theoretically replace LeMahieu at second base. Chisholm previously played second before suffering an oblique injury at the end of April; the Yankees could reportedly activate him before Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. "Lowe's career numbers at Yankee Stadium are admittedly abysmal," Passan noted, "but his left-handed stroke and the short porch in right field feel like a match made in heaven." Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon LoweDan Hamilton-Imagn Images Indeed, Lowe has mustered just a .175 average with eight home runs and a .655 OPS in 39 games at Yankee Stadium. Advertisement Although the Yankees need another infielder, Lowe doesn't make the most sense right now. The Yankees already have a logjam at second base, which prompted Chisholm's move to third despite him implying he wanted to avoid a position change. Unlike Chisholm and LeMahieu, though, Lowe has never played third base. He's only manned second base this year, outside of two starts at DH, and his corner outfield days appear behind him. Lowe also likely won't come cheap compared to other infield trade targets. He turns 31 on July 6 and has a $11.5 million club option for 2026. Barring further injuries, the Yankees can find a better fit than Lowe. Manager Aaron Boone appears committed to keeping LeMahieu in the lineup, and the club remains all-in on Chisholm despite a propensity for strikeouts. Advertisement That's not to say the 30-29 Rays shouldn't consider trading Lowe if they wave the white flag and pivot to 2026. However, a Lowe-Yankees partnership doesn't make sense right now, unless the Yankees intend to totally revamp their lineup. Related: Former Yankees Home Run Leader Makes Big Career Move Related: Yankees Facing Backlash After Luke Weaver Injury Announcement This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
LeMahieu shines just as Yankees set to debut new infield
LeMahieu shines just as Yankees set to debut new infield originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DJ LeMahieu's first four-hit game since 2021 came just in time. on With Jazz Chisholm Jr. returning from the injured list on Tuesday, the pressure was going to be on the LeMahieu to produce before a potential infield shake up at the trade deadline. Advertisement Chisholm agreed to move to third base, allowing LeMahieu to stay at second. But it's clear the veteran's spot isn't guaranteed if his bat doesn't start coming around. The Yankees have made it known they have loyalty to LeMahieu, but they need a right-handed bat that can produce. When asked about Chisholm's return, LeMahieu was not about to add flames to the controversy. New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu prepares to hit against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025.© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images 'I'm just excited to have him back. Kind of like wherever, wherever, kind of the pieces fit,' he said. Asked about his defensive comfort at second base, LeMahieu responded, 'Yeah, I feel I am moving good defensively. I feel really good.' Advertisement LeMahieu missed nearly six weeks this season recovering from a strained calf. Since winning his second batting title in 2020, LeMahieu signed a six-year, $90 million deal with the Yankees. But injuries and inconsistent production have defined the years since. He now has two years left on his contract. In 2025, LeMahieu has appeared in 38 games, batting .213 with a .276 on-base percentage and a .297 slugging percentage, resulting in a .573 OPS. His walk rate has dipped to 7.5%, and his strikeout rate has risen to 23.9%. Defensively, he has been steady with a +3 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) at second base, but the offensive slump is clear. Sunday's four-hit game was a reminder that LeMahieu won the batting title in both the National and American Leagues. He was such a steady producer at the plate that he was nicknamed "The Machine." The Yankees need to see more of that if they are to keep him as their everyday second baseman. Advertisement With Chisholm back at third and LeMahieu hoping to regain form, the Yankees will have to evaluate the infield dynamic carefully as the trade deadline approaches. Related: Yankees Win Overshadowed by Concerning Injury Update from Manager Related: Jazz Chisholm Jr. Ready to Return and Play Third Base for Yankees This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Trump's claims about remedial math at Harvard don't add up
As the White House moves to revoke Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students — escalating a battle between the administration and the oldest and wealthiest college in the U.S. — President Trump is falsely claiming that Harvard offers 'remedial mathematics' on topics such as simple addition. He most recently took aim at the school's math offerings during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office on Wednesday for Interim U.S. Atty. for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host who was formerly a county prosecutor and elected judge, in response to a question from a reporter about how the 'confrontation' with Harvard will end. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: 'Harvard announced two weeks ago that they're going to teach remedial mathematics, remedial, meaning they're going to teach low grade mathematics like two plus two is four. How did these people get into Harvard? If they can't, if they can't do basic mathematics, how did they do it?' THE FACTS: Harvard does not offer a remedial math class covering basic arithmetic. Asked whether Trump was referring to a specific class, a White House spokesperson provided information about Mathematics MA5, which was introduced in the fall of 2024 as a new format for an existing course that offers extra support in calculus. The original course — Mathematics MA — is still offered. 'Harvard College does not offer any so-called remedial math classes,' said James Chisholm, a spokesperson for the university's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which encompasses its undergraduate program. He added: 'Math MA5 is a college-level calculus class. It is simply a new format of Math MA, the introductory freshman calculus course that has been taught at Harvard for decades.' Students in Mathematics MA and MA5 have the exact same homework, exams and grading structure, according to Chisholm. The only difference is that the former meets three days a week and the latter five days a week. They are both prerequisites for higher-level math courses. One question on a sample exam Chisholm provided asks students to write a formula for determining the total number of cases during a hypothetical epidemic after a certain amount of days. The Harvard Crimson reported in September that Director of Introductory Math Brendan Kelly said Mathematics MA5 is 'aimed at rectifying a lack of foundational algebra skills among students' created by the COVID-19 pandemic. A course description notes that its 'extra support will target foundational skills in algebra, geometry, and quantitative reasoning.' The median math score for the most recently enrolled undergraduate class at Harvard College was 790 out of 800 on the SATs and 35 out of 36 on the ACTs. The average high school GPA was 4.2. 'There is no university in America that is as difficult to earn admission to as Harvard — no matter your demographics,' said Brian Taylor, managing partner at the college counseling service Ivy Coach. 'President Trump's math in this case simply doesn't add up.' Goldin writes for the Associated Press.
The Mainichi
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Mainichi
FACT FOCUS: Trump's claims about remedial math at Harvard don't add up
As the White House moves to revoke Harvard University's certification to enroll foreign students -- escalating a battle between the administration and the oldest and wealthiest college in the U.S. -- President Donald Trump is falsely claiming that Harvard offers "remedial mathematics" on topics such as simple addition. He most recently took aim at the school's math offerings during a swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office on Wednesday for Interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro, a Fox News host who was formerly a county prosecutor and elected judge, in response to a question from a reporter about how the "confrontation" with Harvard will end. Here's a closer look at the facts. CLAIM: "Harvard announced two weeks ago that they're going to teach remedial mathematics, remedial, meaning they're going to teach low grade mathematics like two plus two is four. How did these people get into Harvard? If they can't, if they can't do basic mathematics, how did they do it?" THE FACTS: Harvard does not offer a remedial math class covering basic arithmetic. Asked whether Trump was referring to a specific class, a White House spokesperson provided information about Mathematics MA5, which was introduced in the fall of 2024 as a new format for an existing course that offers extra support in calculus. The original course -- Mathematics MA -- is still offered. "Harvard College does not offer any so-called remedial math classes," said James Chisholm, a spokesperson for the university's Faculty of Arts and Sciences, which encompasses its undergraduate program. He added: "Math MA5 is a college-level calculus class. It is simply a new format of Math MA, the introductory freshman calculus course that has been taught at Harvard for decades." Students in Mathematics MA and MA5 have the exact same homework, exams and grading structure, according to Chisholm. The only difference is that the former meets three days a week and the latter five days a week. They are both prerequisites for higher-level math courses. One question on a sample exam Chisholm provided asks students to write a formula for determining the total number of cases during a hypothetical epidemic after a certain amount of days. The Harvard Crimson reported in September that Director of Introductory Math Brendan Kelly said Mathematics MA5 is "aimed at rectifying a lack of foundational algebra skills among students" created by the COVID-19 pandemic. A course description notes that its "extra support will target foundational skills in algebra, geometry, and quantitative reasoning." Harvard Extension School, the university's continuing education program aimed at working adults, offers a precalculus course. Most students need only register to attend. Those who want to pursue a degree must first successfully complete two or three courses in their chosen field of study. Those earning a certificate or taking a single course must only meet certain enrollment requirements, such as English proficiency. Harvard College undergraduates, who must apply to the university and be admitted under its rigorous admission standards, are not allowed to cross-register for Harvard Extension School classes. "Harvard Extension School is 100% distinct from Harvard College and the two have nothing to do with each other in terms of curriculum or students," said Chisholm. Harvard's Rising Scholars Program, an invite-only opportunity for incoming Harvard College students from "high schools that offered them limited college-level academic enrichment opportunities" offers a summer course for students who need an additional foundation on topics such as precalculus and algebra. "The important point on Rising Scholars is it's more about the incoming student's high school than the individual student's ability," said Chisholm. Harvard has also offered an Emerging Scholars Program to similarly support freshmen enrolled in introductory calculus who are interested in fields related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in an effort to "correct systemic inequalities in math and science K-12 education that have affected our college students for many years." The median math score for the most recently enrolled undergraduate class at Harvard College was 790 out of 800 on the SATs and 35 out of 36 on the ACTs. The average high school GPA was 4.2. "There is no university in America that is as difficult to earn admission to as Harvard -- no matter your demographics," said Brian Taylor, managing partner at the college counseling service Ivy Coach. "President Trump's math in this case simply doesn't add up." (AP)
