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18 hours ago
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Red Sox trade pitcher to Dodgers after Rafael Devers deal
The post Red Sox trade pitcher to Dodgers after Rafael Devers deal appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Boston Red Sox are proving to be one of the busiest teams in the league with still over a month until the MLB trade deadline. The Red Sox recently traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking move. On Friday, Boston agreed to another deal, this time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Advertisement 'Source: The Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Zach Penrod in a trade with the Red Sox,' Robert Murray of FanSided reported on X, formerly Twitter. Penrod, 28, had been designated for assignment by the Red Sox. The Dodgers ultimately displayed interest and acquired the left-handed pitcher. He initially signed with the Texas Rangers back in 2018. After spending multiple years in Texas' farm system, Penrod landed a minor league deal with the Red Sox in 2023. He would make his MLB debut in 2024, pitching to a 2.25 ERA across seven outings out of Boston's bullpen. Penrod has recorded a 4.91 ERA in his seven appearances in the minor leagues so far in 2025. Still, he has displayed signs of potential in the past. Additionally, the Dodgers are known for getting the most out of pitchers looking to turn their careers around. Perhaps Penrod will carve out a role in the Dodgers' bullpen at some point down the road. Advertisement Meanwhile, the Red Sox continue to move forward in the post-Rafael Devers era. In fact, Boston is set to play San Francisco on Friday as Rafael Devers prepares to face his former team. The game will be played in San Francisco so it is not as if Devers is returning to Boston yet, but the contest still projects to be intriguing without question. First pitch is scheduled for 10:15 PM EST. One has to imagine that both Devers and the Red Sox will have plenty of added extra motivation following their overall messy break-up. Related: MLB rumors: Kyle Tucker linked to Cubs, Red Sox in early free agency report Related: Insider explains what Red Sox must do after Rafael Devers trade
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6 days ago
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Giants' trade for Devers sends MLB world into shock on social media
Giants' trade for Devers sends MLB world into shock on social media originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It's safe to say no one saw that coming. That was the general consensus on X after the Giants reportedly made a blockbuster trade to acquire three-time MLB All-Star Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The slugger comes to San Francisco in exchange for Jordan Hicks, Kyle Harrison, James Tibbs and Jose Bello, FanSided's Robert Murray reported, citing sources familiar with the deal. Understandably, MLB fans everywhere were stunned. Giants fans celebrated, Red Sox fans wept and baseball fans in general couldn't contain their shock, likening the deal to the NBA's Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade that shook the sports world in February. Advertisement Let's take a look at some of the best reactions. That last post is us right now. Download and follow the Giants Talk Podcast
USA Today
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen
Breaking down Survivor 48 with Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen Survivor 48 has come to an end, with castaway Kyle Fraser being named the Sole Survivor after yet another memorable run of the greatest game of all time. As we look back on this latest season, we've asked Survivor 47 runner-up Sam Phalen to help us break down all the big questions from what we just watched. Why Survivor 48's Joe Hunter still leaves the game as a huge winner Sam, a sports journalist for FanSided, got close to being named Sole Survivor last fall but fell just short of that honor to Survivor 47 winner Rachel LaMont. However, his tenacity, social game and strategy plays more than cemented his place in the season's second spot and got him close to winning outright. Sam also one of the architects behind "Operation: Italy," one of the great strategy moves in the show's history. You may also remember his thrilling comeback in the fire-making competition to make the final three. Sam's Survivor expertise gives us great perspective on Survivor 48 from somebody who played and succeeded at the game, so let's run through some of his big takeaways. FTW: Kyle is our latest Survivor winner after a pretty terrific finale. What do you think set him apart by the time the jury's vote rolled around? Sam: Kyle was the only person in the game playing both sides from start to finish. As he said himself, he rode the middle. Not only was a part of the dominant alliance that chose who went home every week, he also had a side relationship with Kamilla [Karthigesu] and was able to manipulate information to get his way. A Survivor jury loves to be surprised. They want to hear something that wows them. Something they didn't know before sitting down at Final Tribal Council. Kyle being able to sit there and reveal the secrets he kept from everyone in the game not only impressed the jury, but made him look more credible than Joe [Hunter] and Eva [Erickson]. FTW: As one of the architects of all-time Survivor move 'Operation: Italy,' what was your favorite moment of strategy this season? Sam: Probably the plan from Kyle and Kamilla to blindside Shauhin. It reminded me of "Operation: Italy" a little bit. The best Survivor moves take detailed planning, acting and layers upon layers of details that further validate the scheme. People talk and fact-check information constantly, so you have to be thorough. Kyle referred to the move as a 'heist,' which is exactly how we described "Operation: Italy" in real time. FTW: Joe's game was the perfect example of how Survivor used to be played, before the era of cutthroat strategy took over for modern players. How do you size up his game and the way he approached his time in Fiji? Sam: Joe's social game was really, really impressive. It seemed like everyone on the island thought they were working with him and didn't want to cross him. He's a good person that was invested in building real relationships. That worked out for him and got him some longevity in the game. I think Joe ultimately struggled with jury management and sent a lot of scorned people to the jury. He probably could have been more cutthroat, too. Because he was playing such an honest game, it seemed like he assumed everyone else in his alliance would be, too. But Kyle and Kamilla had other plans and pulled one over on him one too many times to have the jury give him the victory. FTW: Is there a castaway for this season you feel deserves more credit for the game they played before their elimination? Sam: I think Shauhin [Davari] was a really savvy player that wasn't highlighted in the edit very much. A lot of people seemed to feel good about Shauhin. He's an eloquent speaker with a strategic mind that absolutely could have won the game had he not gone out at the final six. Because he worked so closely with Kyle and Joe, I think Shauhin's story takes a bit of a backseat to theirs throughout the season. Credit to Kyle for outplaying him at the end, but I think Shauhin was closer to winning the game than we see on T.V. FTW: When it comes to famous duos, where do Joe and Eva and Kyle and Kamilla stack up in the history of Survivor? Sam: Joe and Eva are certainly going to be one of the most memorable duos ever. Their relationship is always going to define Survivor 48. It's going to be the thing people remember when they reflect on this season five years from now. Kyle and Kamilla may go down as the greatest duo in Survivor history? Or at least on the top three? That sounds like hyperbole, but we've never seen a duo go 25 days without being discovered by the other players in the game. Everyone wants to do it, but nobody can. They're the new gold standard for what an alliance should look like. FTW: How do you feel about Survivor 48 as a whole? What do you think this season will be most remembered for? Sam: I think this will be remembered as Joe and Eva's season. The 'strength and loyalty' season. It's not beloved by the fans, and it definitely wasn't one of my favorites, but I think Kyle's dominant win gives it a pretty strong conclusion. Ultimately, seasons that are built on emotional connections are never going to translate as well through the TV screen as seasons that are built on strategic maneuvers. 48 didn't have much strategy, so it can be stagnant for a viewer tuning in for the shifting gameplay. It will play better on a binge rewatch than it did in real time. FTW: Fill us in on what you're up to after finishing as the runner-up for Survivor 47. Sam: I've been staying active in the Survivor/Reality TV community while going through some pretty significant life changes. I got married in March of this year, had a dream honeymoon and recently started a new job. I'm currently covering the Chicago White Sox, my hometown team, as a writer and Site Expert at I've been doing a lot of traveling around the U.S. and the world and hope to continue with more big adventures soon!
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees' non-roster veteran Dom Smith opts out
TAMPA, Fla. - In another sign that both Ben Rice and JC Escarra will make the Yankees' Opening Day roster, Dominic Smith has opted out of camp. As first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided, the lefty-hitting veteran first baseman - a non-roster invitee - opted out of his contract Friday. Advertisement Despite a solid offensive showing in camp, the former Mets first baseman's path to Opening Day with the Yanks has been impeded by the performance of Rice and Escarra. At about 2 p.m., Smith was scratched as the designated hitter from Friday night's Grapefruit League game at Lakeland against the Detroit Tigers, replaced by TJ Rumfield. The lefty-hitting Smith, 30, has enjoyed a productive spring training, batting .297 in 13 Grapefruit League games, with three homers, 12 RBI and an .857 OPS in 37 at-bats. Story continues below photo gallery But the Yankees are in position to carry backup catchers Rice and Escarra, both lefty hitters who can also play first base in addition to serving as a DH. Advertisement Leading the Yankees with five homers in exhibition play entering Friday, Rice has posted an .899 OPS in 16 games (50 AB), while Escarra is batting .333 with three homers and a .953 OPS in 16 games (45 AB). In 2024, Smith played a combined 93 games with the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds, batting .233 with six homers, 34 RBI and a .691 OPS. This article originally appeared on Dom Smith exercises the opt out in his Yankees' spring training deal
Chicago Tribune
04-03-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Milwaukee Brewers boost rotation depth by adding veteran lefty José Quintana
Veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana is joining the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year, $4.25 million deal with $1 million in potential bonuses, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement hasn't been announced. FanSided first reported that Quintana was signing with the Brewers. Quintana, 36, is coming off a 2024 season in which he went 10-10 with a 3.75 ERA in 31 starts for the New York Mets. He struck out 135 and walked 63 in 170 1/3 innings. Over his last six regular-season starts, Quintana gave up four runs — three earned — in 36 1/3 innings. He started the deciding game of New York's NL Wild Card Series matchup with the Brewers and pitched six shutout innings in the Mets' 4-2 victory, though he received no decision. Quintana had a total of three postseason starts, allowing six runs — five earned — over 14 1/3 innings. Quintana now will compete for a spot in a Brewers rotation that returns right-handers Freddy Peralta, Tobias Myers and Aaron Civale. The two-time defending NL Central champions also added left-hander Nestor Cortes in a trade that sent two-time NL reliever of the year Devin Williams to the New York Yankees. The Brewers could use some rotation depth as two-time All-Star Brandon Woodruff and Robert Gasser come back from injuries. Woodruff missed all of 2024 while recovering from shoulder surgery, and he won't be ready for the start of the season. Gasser, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, isn't expected to be available until late in the season. Milwaukee got more bad news Monday night when left-hander Aaron Ashby, a candidate for a rotation spot, left his start against the Cincinnati Reds with an injury. Murphy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Ashby appeared to have an oblique issue and would undergo an MRI. When he makes his Brewers debut, Quintana will have pitched for every team in the NL Central. He was with the Chicago Cubs from 2017-20 and split the 2022 season between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals. Quintana owns a 102-103 record and 3.74 ERA in 359 career appearances, including 333 starts. He's also had stints with the Chicago White Sox (2012-17), Los Angeles Angels (2021), San Francisco Giants (2021) and Mets (2023-24). He was selected to the All-Star Game in 2016. Originally Published: March 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM CST
