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Newsweek
24-07-2025
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Yankees Have Competition From 11 Teams For All-Star Third Baseman: Report
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 Major League Baseball trade deadline is one week away, and one player has prompted executives around the league to contact the Arizona Diamondbacks about a possible deal: Eugenio Suarez. Suarez, 34, leads all of MLB with 86 RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who are 50-53 — 10 games out of first place in the National League West and 5.5 games behind the San Diego Padres for the third and final NL wild card berth through Wednesday. More news: Former Yankees Hitting Coach Destroys A-Rod's Critique of Anthony Volpe The Diamondbacks are telling rival clubs that they plan to trade at least some of their veterans, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. John Gambadoro of 98.7-FM in Phoenix reported 12 teams have inquired about Suarez. There are currently 12 teams yes 12 that have inquired about Eugenio Suarez. The Reds, Yankees and Mariners among them. Arizona will target best value for any trade but obviously would like to bring back pitching. — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 24, 2025 Many in the New York media have been linking the Yankees to Suarez as an upgrade for their third-base situation, which was left without a clear answer when Jazz Chisholm Jr. moved back to second base earlier this month. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros and the American League and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds and the National League joke around during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July... Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros and the American League and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds and the National League joke around during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. MoreSince then, Jorbit Vivas and Oswald Peraza have been alternating at third base. Neither is a star; Vivas is hitting .164 in 28 games while Peraza is hitting .147 in 69 games. More news: Mets Acquire Veteran Pitcher Recently Cut By Yankees Given the perpetual World-Series-or-bust operating mentality that guides the Yankees and their fans, it would count as a surprise if Vivas and Peraza remain the team's third base tandem beyond the July 31 deadline. Suarez isn't the only third baseman to potentially be traded this month, but he might be the best hitter available at any position. More news: Red Sox Sign Veteran Recently Released by Yankees In 259 games as a Diamondback, Suarez is hitting .254 with a .321 on-base percentage and a .518 slugging percentage. His 66 home runs over the last season-plus put him at a 41-homer pace over 162 games. Suarez is in the final year of an eight-year, $79 million contract extension originally inked with the Cincinnati Reds in March 2018. He made the National League All-Star team for the second time in his career this month. More news: Yankees World Series Champion, St. Louis' Last AL All-Star, Dies at 97 Yankees third basemen have accumulated 0.1 WAR combined through Wednesday, 16th in MLB according to Baseball Reference. Other contenders — the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Cincinnati Reds — have gotten equal or lesser production at the hot corner this season. The Reds are 53-50, 2.5 games behind San Diego in the Wild Card race, but reportedly have interest in a reunion with Suarez. Given the high demand for the slugger, expect Suarez to fetch the Diamondbacks a handsome return in prospect capital if he is traded in the next week. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies 4-Player Trade Prediction Lands Guardians' Emmanuel Clase
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 Philadelphia Phillies hold the edge in the National League East division with the All-Star break rapidly approaching, but there is at least one area they are openly targeting for an improvement. "By default, I would say the back end of our bullpen is the one area that we would probably (upgrade)," Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told Julian McWilliams of CBS Sports. "And when I say back end, people that can pitch late in the game and close tight games." The Phillies' need for a new closer was made apparent when their most trusted reliever, Jose Alvarado, was suspended with no eligibility for the playoffs after violating Major League Baseball's performance-enhancing drug policy. So far this season, the Phillies' bullpen has a 4.37 ERA mark that is the eighth-worst in MLB. As the team hunts for a solution, Garrett Kerman of ClutchPoints predicted it would land Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase for a package of prospects including Justin Crawford, Griff McGarry and Aiden Miller. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 15: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians speaks to media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty... ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 15: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians speaks to media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by) More Wang/Getty "For Philadelphia, Clase immediately stabilizes the back end of the bullpen and boosts their World Series aspirations," Kerman wrote. "For Cleveland, moving Clase is about maximizing value and aligning with a new competitive window." So far this year, Clase has not quite been the shutdown option he was last year, when he earned American League Reliever of the Year Award honors with a 0.61 ERA and 47 saves across 74 1/3 total innings. But if the Phillies believe he can recapture some of that form in the second half, he would be a relatively affordable medium-term option as he is owed just $6.4 million next season with two $10 million club options beyond that. And the Guardians could very well find themselves selling at the trade deadline, as they sit more than 15 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central division. However, it's unclear if the Phillies would really be willing to give up two of their best prospects in Crawford and Miller for a reliever who has seen better days. More MLB: Cubs Predicted To Part Ways With Young Pitcher Amid Injury Woes
Newsweek
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Clayton Kershaw Breaks Silence on Retirement Ahead of Highly Anticipated Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Los Angeles Dodgers have had some harsh injury luck this season but reinforcement is on the way. After hitting the injured list last August due to pain in his left big toe, Clayton Kershaw is set to return to the mound for the first time this season on Saturday to face the Los Angeles Angels. The return comes at a critical time for the Dodgers, which have more than a dozen arms on the injured list, including frontline starters Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Roki Sasaki. Kershaw has looked sharp in his rehab starts leading up to this debut, but at 37 years old and in his 18th major-league season, the southpaw has been considering how and when he would ultimately hang up his cleats. Speaking about his upcoming season debut with David Vassegh of 570 LA Sports, Kershaw opened up about why he has fought so hard to keep pitching at this point in his career and he detailed when he might ultimately decide to leave the game. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 10: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph... SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 10: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks to the media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by)"I think not letting an injury be the reason I stop, I think that's probably the main thing," behind his decision to re-sign with the Dodgers for another season, Kershaw told the station. "I don't want (my decision to retire) to be because I didn't rehab an injury well." But Kershaw added that if he returns to the mound and is unable to contribute effectively for the team, he might change his mind on continuing his career. "Look, if I get out there and get shelled and I'm not any good anymore and just the time is the time, then that's one thing," he admitted. "If another hitter gets the best of me, that's one thing. But I'm not going to let myself do it to myself." Kershaw was hit for a 4.50 ERA and a negative-0.3 WAR in his seven starts last season, so it seems possible he could retake the mound and feel opposing hitters are indeed getting the best of him. And, if that's the case, he might opt to leave the game as one of the greatest left-handed pitchers in baseball history shortly after. More MLB: MLB Insider Believes Pirates Could Trade Paul Skenes Now 'At Highest Value'
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Two-Time All-Star Isn't Expected to Opt Out of Red Sox Contract: Report
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. Yasmani Grandal is not expected to become a free agent Thursday, when he is eligible to opt out of his minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a new report. Chris Cotillo of reports the two-time All-Star catcher plans to stay put at Triple-A Worcester despite a clause in his minor league contract that allowed him to opt out on May 1. More news: MLB News: Insider Details What Execs Want From Sandy Alcantara Before Trade Grandal, 36, has played seven games with Boston's top farm team. He is slashing .250/.379/.500 with one home run, five RBIs, five walks, and five stolen bases in 29 plate appearances. Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins, Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds and Yasmani Grandal of the Milwaukee Brewers talk during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Progressive Field on... Sandy Alcantara of the Miami Marlins, Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Luis Castillo of the Cincinnati Reds and Yasmani Grandal of the Milwaukee Brewers talk during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Progressive Field on July 08, 2019 in Cleveland. MoreIn 13 seasons at the major league level (2012-24), Grandal has a .236 batting average, .345 on-base percentage and .424 slugging percentage with the San Diego Padres (2012-14), Los Angeles Dodgers (2015-18), Milwaukee Brewers (2019), Chicago White Sox (2020-23) and Pittsburgh Pirates (2024). Boston was not the only team to offer Grandal a contract coming into the season. According to Francys Romero, he turned down an offer from the Atlanta Braves and was willing to retire rather than sign a minor league deal. More news: MLB News: Fan Carted Off Field After Scary Fall From Stands Although Grandal seems to be acclimating well to Triple-A pitching at Worcester, his primary value to teams will go beyond his batting statistics. Grandal has long been regarded as a strong pitch-framing catcher. No catcher has been credited with more framing runs since Statcast began tracking the metric than Grandal (103); Buster Posey is a distant second with 66. More news: MLB News: Nationals Cancel Batting Practice Due to Medical Emergency Despite limited playing time with the Pirates last season, Grandal was credited with six framing runs, tied for eighth in MLB. Although he slashed .228/.304/.400 last season, major league catchers slashed only .234/.299/.380 as a whole in 2024, putting Grandal no worse than league-average at his position as a 35-year-old. A switch-hitter, Grandal is six years removed from the last of his two All-Star appearances (2015, 2019). He has 194 home runs and 592 RBIs in his career. More news: Cubs' Two-Time All-Star Opens Up About Alcohol, Mental Health Challenges The potential for playing time in Boston arose when the Red Sox's primary catcher, Connor Wong, fractured his left pinkie finger April 7. Wong could return from the injured list as soon as this weekend, and the timing hasn't lined up for Grandal to be promoted from Worcester to this point. For that reason, few would have been surprised if Grandal had exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and become a free agent. Cotillo reports that the Red Sox "would be amenable to granting Grandal his release at any time if the right opportunity presented itself with another club in the majors." For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
