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New York Times
8 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Is Preller the best ever at the deadline?
The 2025 MLB trade deadline arrives at 6 p.m. (ET) today. Join us for live updates and analysis on trades around the league. Getty Images Getty Images Has A.J. Preller become the all-time king of the trade deadline? He has now traded for all of these guys just since the middle of 2022: Juan Soto Josh Hader Tanner Scott Jason Adam Mason Miller JP Sears There isn't a star in the baseball cosmos the Padres' president of baseball ops won't chase. It hasn't lifted them into any World Series, but it isn't for lack of outside-the-box effort. Getty Images Since last night, we've seen Mason Miller, Jhoan Duran and Ryan Helsley each change teams. The Pirates are apparently undecided on whether to trade David Bednar. The Rays and Giants seem also on the fence about whether to trade Pete Fairbanks and Camilo Doval. The Tigers could use a meaningful bullpen upgrade. The Yankees and Blue Jays also seem to be in the market, the Red Sox might not be done adding relievers, and Ken Rosenthal has reported the Dodgers, Mariners, Rangers and Brewers are also looking for bullpen help. Phil Maton and Danny Coulombe are pending free agents who seem likely to go somewhere by the end of the day. Getty Images Two of the most compelling outfield trade candidates, both Steven Kwan and Jarren Duran had been linked to the Padres, with The Athletic reporting that a deal involving either one could hinge on the Padres giving up top prospect Leodalis De Vries. Now that De Vries is with the A's, is there still a team with the prospect capital — and the willingness to trade that prospect capital — that could make a move for Kwan or Duran? Getty Images The Padres just got a closer and a starting pitcher. Two of their best trade chips — pending free agents with value — are a closer (Robert Suarez) and a starting pitcher (Dylan Cease). Is this blockbuster setting the stage for moves to follow? Here are three questions I'm asking in the wake of the Padres' blockbuster move for Mason Miller... Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers said throughout their World Series run last year that the San Diego Padres had represented their biggest challenge, pushing them to the brink of elimination in the National League Division Series. Arguably the biggest reason why: the strength of their bullpen (which, on a separate note, made the decision to start Dylan Cease in Game 4 on short rest all the more curious). Last year, it was Tanner Scott who was the difference-making deadline acquistion for San Diego. Now, it's Mason Miller for a Padres team that is suddenly just three games back of the Dodgers for the NL West. WOW. A.J. Preller strikes again at the deadline. This deal is especially intriguing when considering that the Padres' pitching is their strength and their offense is what needs upgrading. But there have been rumors swirling around potential trades of starter Dylan Cease and closer Robert Suárez in exchange for a bat — and now those deals become much more likely as the Padres have just secured replacements (and upgrades) for those two in J.P. Sears and Mason Miller. But Preller once again paid a hefty price — Leodalis De Vries, the consensus top prospect in San Diego's organization, is headed to the A's. All-Star Athletics closer Mason Miller and starter JP Sears are heading to Padres, a source confirms to The Athletic . Top shortstop prospect Leodalis DeVries heading to A's. ESPN first reported the deal. Imagn Images On Monday, we released version 3.0 of our Trade Deadline Urgency Index. Until Eugenio Suárez was traded to Seattle, we'd had no impact starters or hitters traded but seen plenty of action in the relief market. So, let's fine tune Monday's rankings to see who has the most work to do today. San Diego Padres: It still seems like they're cooking something up, whether that's a deal for Steven Kwan, Jarren Duran or another outfielder. Houston Astros: They need more than Ramón Urias. This is a logical landing spot for a lefty like Ryan O'Hearn. Detroit Tigers: The bats have come back to life the last couple days, but if the Tigers only add arms at this deadline it'll leave them very vulnerable in October. New York Mets: A center fielder would really be ideal, especially since the third-grade upgrades seem to be off the board by now. Texas Rangers: Our previous index had the Los Angeles Dodgers in this spot. I'm moving the hard-charging Rangers into this spot. They need more production from the catching, first base and designated hitter positions. Let's get moving with those lineup improvements. Stay tuned for updated Urgency Indexes focusing on starters and relievers. GO FURTHER MLB trade deadline Urgency Index 3.0: Who needs what? Who needs it the most? Getty Images By Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal Even after acquiring Ramón Urías from the Baltimore Orioles, the Astros remain interested in upgrading their lineup, according to sources briefed on their plans. One option is still a reunion with Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, who is guaranteed $96 million through the next three seasons and would have to waive his no-trade clause. Correa told reporters on Wednesday night that talks with the Astros were "not something that I think is serious right now"and sources from both teams downplayed the likelihood of a trade. Talks, however, remain ongoing. Houston is also still pursuing starting pitching, but some are worried the club could lose a bidding war in competition for Dylan Cease or Sandy Alcantara. If that happens, the Astros could pivot and to add a right-handed leverage reliever. Getty Images After trading Ryan Helsley and Steven Matz on Wednesday, the Cardinals expect to complete their trifecta of reliever deals before the deadline this evening. Several teams are competing for right-hander Phil Maton, a veteran reliever with extensive postseason experience. He's owed roughly $700,000 for the remainder of the season. "It's not a matter of if (Maton) goes, it's when," a team source said Thursday morning. Getty Images In the Orioles' trade of Ramón Urias to Houston, they got back a right-handed pitcher named Twine Palmer. Bet you didn't know the last pitch thrown for the Orioles by a pitcher named Palmer was thrown by (yep) Jim Palmer, on May 12, 1984. Getty Images With hours to go until the deadline and after bolstering their bullpen, the Mets remain interested in upgrading at center field, people familiar with their plans said. Speculatively, Luis Robert still stands out as a logical fit because he hits left-handed pitching well while playing strong defense with speed. Getty Images Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin is going on the injured list, according to sources briefed on the matter. It is still 'very possible' he will be traded, one source said. Eflin's injury is not arm-related and he is expected back during the regular season. In a market already saturated with elite relievers, it seems Athletics closer Mason Miller is another name very much in play as the trade deadline approaches. Yesterday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal reported that the A's were discussing Miller in negotiations for young pitching, and that both New York teams — the Yankees and Mets — were involved. Later, Rosenthal and Dennis Lin reported that the Padres were among the teams eyeing Miller. According to that report: ✍️ Miller, who started six games as a rookie in 2023, appeals to San Diego as a pitcher who could be stretched out next season, if not before then. Another top Padres starter, Michael King, is expected to test free agency this winter. In recent years, the Padres have converted several former relievers to full-time starters, including King, Seth Lugo and Stephen Kolek. Last night, A's manager Mark Kotsay told reporters that Miller was 'unavailable' without explaining why, a situation that suggests a trade could be in the works. So, even after Jhoan Duran and Ryan Helsley have changed teams, the closer market includes Miller, Pete Fairbanks, David Bednar, Carlos Estevez, Camilo Doval, Kyle Finnegan and possibly Robert Suarez. Despite such supply, reporting suggests the prices remain high. Getty Images Tigers: D Guardians: C This is fine. Sewald has a track record, and he'd pitched well after returning from the IL in early July, only to end up right back on the IL. For a player to be named or cash, it's a low-cost addition of a pitcher who could supplement the Tigers bullpen down the stretch, when they might be grateful to have the depth. Fine. Do it. Why not? But the Tigers were, for a while, the best team in baseball this season. They fell hard this month and have since recovered. They've got a chance to do something this October, but so far they've added only a back-end starter (Chris Paddack) and a couple of used-to-be-good relievers (Sewald and Rafael Montero). On its own, this trade is a low-risk attempt to add some depth. But until the Tigers make a move to actually get better in the here and now, it's hard to see this as a worthwhile priority. Getty Images By Ken Rosenthal and Dennis Lin Baltimore Orioles right-hander Charlie Morton is one starting pitcher the San Diego Padres are pursuing as a potential backup plan if they trade right-hander Dylan Cease, according to sources briefed on the discussions. The Padres are involved in multiple talks with multiple teams. Meanwhile, as many as 10 teams are pursuing Morton.
Forbes
9 hours ago
- Science
- Forbes
‘World Will Go Dark On Aug. 2' Story Has Gone Viral — Here's The Truth
A total solar eclipse on July 2, 2019 in Paiguano, Chile. (Photo by) Getty Images What will happen on Aug. 2, 2025? There will be no total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, contrary to posts going viral across social media that suggest otherwise. There are claims that on Aug. 2, 'the world will go dark for 6 minutes' and that it's a 'sight you won't see again for 100 years.' Is it true? Nothing will happen on Aug. 2. For starters, no solar eclipse — now or in the future — can cause the entire world to go dark at once. It's impossible for the whole world to go dark at the same time (Earth always has a dayside and a nightside). What the posts are mistakenly referring to is a six-minute total solar eclipse, which is happening on Aug. 2 — not in 2025, but in 2027. It will bring the longest remaining totality of the 21st century. The sun disappears behind the moon during the Great North American Eclipse on April 08, 2024 in Mazatlan, Mexico. (Photo by) Getty Images On Aug. 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse will affect parts of Europe, North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa. This will be a total solar eclipse with an extraordinarily long totality, but only for those in one specific place. That place is Egypt, with totality lasting 6 minutes 22 seconds close to Luxor, the temple-stewn capital of ancient Egypt. Luxor may be where a lot of eclipse chasers are heading, but there's plenty of choice. The path of totality will, in order of when totality will happen, be seen in southern Spain, northern Morocco, northern Algeria, northern Tunisia, northern Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Somalia. According to TimeandDate, 88.9 million people live in that path of totality. Does it go dark during a total solar eclipse? Yes and no. The light levels drop dramatically once the moon blocks all of the sun, but it's more of a deep dusk. But will the 'world go dark?' Hardly — the 2027 total solar eclipse will be visible from a 160-mile (275 kilometers) wide path of totality stretching 9,462 miles (15,227 kilometers). Aerial View of The temple of Hatshepsut near Luxor in Egypt, where a total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027, will bring six minutes of totality. getty Total solar eclipses are predictable. If you come across a particularly long one — such as Aug. 2, 2027 — turn the calendar back 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours (the time it takes for the moon to orbit the Earth 223 times) and you'll find another one. On Jul. 22, 2009, a totality lasting as long as 6 minutes and 39 seconds was possible in the Pacific Ocean southeast of Japan. It was the longest of the century, but few experienced it as its maximum (and, worse still, most people in China were clouded out). Fast-forward 18 years, 11 days, and 8 hours from Aug. 2, 2027, and you'll get to Aug. 12, 2045, and a very long total solar eclipse across the U.S., the Caribbean and South America. At maximum, totality will last 6 minutes and 6 seconds — near the southeast coast of Florida. All of these eclipses — 2009, 2027 and 2045 — are members of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136. Saros means 'the repetition,' a concept used by ancient Greeks to predict eclipses. Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
Forbes
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Forbes
Fewer Americans Perceive Discrimination In U.S. Amid Rise In DEI Skepticism, Poll Says
Far fewer Americans perceive racial discrimination against Black and Asian people compared to 2021, according to an AP-NORC poll of 1,437 adults, which also found increasing numbers of people are becoming more skeptical of diversity, equity and inclusion programs as the Trump administration targets universities and companies promoting them. MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 26: Protesters march on Hiawatha Avenue while decrying the killing of George Floyd on May 26, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by) Getty Images The poll found about 45% of American adults believe there is 'a great deal' or 'quite a bit' of discrimination against Black people in the U.S., a 16 percentage point drop from 2021, the year following the George Floyd protests that sparked a racial reckoning in the U.S. The perception of a significant amount of discrimination against Asian Americans dropped 14 points over that same time frame, from 46% in 2021 to 32% in 2025. The poll also found perceptions of a large amount of discrimination against Hispanic and white people dropped, but by smaller margins. Forty-four percent of respondents in the most recent poll perceived 'a great deal' or 'quite a bit' of discrimination against Hispanic Americans, down from 48% in 2021, while 15% said white Americans face a significant level of discrimination, compared to 18% in 2021. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
After ankle injury: Angelo Stiller sidelined again
Bitter pill for VfB Stuttgart: Midfielder Angelo Stiller suffered a ligament injury during Wednesday afternoon's training session and had to leave the training early. The Stuttgart team is currently at a training camp at Lake Tegernsee. The DFB star had only just recovered from an ankle injury he sustained in May of this year. There is at least some good news: Stiller was able to leave the pitch on his own, without a stretcher. An exact diagnosis is still pending. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
🔥 Best fans in the world? 80,000(!) Schalke supporters at season opener
Sportingly, things have never been worse for FC Schalke 04: Last season, the Royal Blues finished 14th in the 2. Bundesliga, marking the worst result in their long and glorious club history. The club is also plagued by severe financial troubles. But there is one thing you can always rely on in Gelsenkirchen: the unique support of its fans. The blue-and-white supporters proved this once again during the season opener against FC Sevilla. Over 45,000 spectators watched the 2:4 defeat against the Spanish top-flight team from the stands. Even crazier: At 'Schalke Day,' the official celebrations before the match, a total of 80,000 Knappen fans were present! "This is insane. It should give the boys a real boost for the coming weeks," said team captain Kenan Karaman, who was celebrated for several minutes. The S04 supporters, who already topped the joint away travelers' table of the 1st and 2nd Bundesliga last season, have once again proven why they have a case for calling themselves the best fans in the world! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Christof Koepsel - 2025 Getty Images
