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Edmonton Journal
5 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho leaves game with left leg injury
Article content In the third inning, Varsho hit a pitch from right-hander Gunnar Hoglund off the top of the wall in left-centre field. As he tried to stretch the double into a triple, Varsho grabbed the back of his thigh a few steps after rounding second base. Varsho was forced to awkwardly hop his way to third base and was tagged out by Max Schuemann, who helped lower him to the dirt. Varsho was in significant discomfort as training staff came out to assist. He was eventually able to slowly walk off the field on his own. Toronto had a 6-5 lead at the time. The Gold Glover was replaced by outfielder Myles Straw. Varsho missed the first few weeks of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery last September to repair his rotator cuff. In 24 games, he has a .207 average with eight homers and 20 RBIs.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Dodgers star Mookie Betts fractures toe by stubbing it in dark bathroom, doesn't expect to miss much time
The Los Angeles Dodgers have another injury on their hands, but one that apparently isn't as bad as it sounds. Former MVP Mookie Betts fractured his toe after stubbing it against a wall while talking in a dark bathroom Wednesday night, he told Dylan Hernández of the Los Angeles Times on Friday. However, he only expects to miss two days, as the issue is only pain management. In a sport that features plenty of odd injuries at home, that is definitely one of them. Advertisement Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Friday's game, an 8-5 comeback win over the New York Yankees, that Betts had stubbed his tie Wednesday and was undergoing X-rays, which ended up revealing the fracture. While Betts was optimistic about his timetable, it's unclear if the team's medical staff agrees with a 32-year-old star they need to remain healthy in the long term. With 14 players already on the injured list, all of them pitchers, the Dodgers don't need another injury. Roberts lamented the issue via The Athletic: 'It just keeps coming,' Roberts said. 'It's Murphy's law. But yeah, this is a weird one.' Mookie Betts has been much improved at shortstop for the Dodgers this season. (Photo) (Elsa via Getty Images) Even if Betts only misses a couple more days, that still means he would miss the final two games of a marquee series for MLB between the Yankees and Dodgers. If he enters the lineup, the two teams will likely make history with the first game to feature three former MVPs in each lineup: Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman on the Dodgers and Aaron Judge, Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger on the Yankees. Advertisement Of course, Betts and the Dodgers don't care about that as much as MLB's TV partners do. It's been a mostly down season at the plate for Betts, an eight-time All-Star, seven-time Silver Slugger and six-time Gold Glover. He's slashing .254/.338/.405 in 53 games this season, with all three numbers representing career lows. However, he has also been supplying much-needed defense at shortstop for the Dodgers, who will feel the loss heavily if Betts has to miss more time than he thinks.
Fox Sports
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Detroit Tigers have best record in MLB; their electric start by the numbers
The Detroit Tigers have Motown rocking. After reaching the playoffs for the first time in 10 years last season, the Tigers own the best record in MLB through 50 games (33-17). Detroit is getting consistent production from all three elements of its roster (lineup, rotation and bullpen) and finding success against the entire league. That balanced attack will be on display on Saturday night, as the Tigers host the Cleveland Guardians at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app. Here's the Tigers' magnificent start by the numbers (all statistics and records mentioned are as of the morning of May 22): 1: Javier Báez, a Gold Glover, Silver Slugger and two-time All-Star with the Chicago Cubs, signed a six-year, $140 million deal with the Tigers for the 2022 season but has struggled immensely since inking the deal. Across his first three seasons in Detroit (2022-24), Baez averaged just 11 home runs and 54 RBIs per season, while posting a combined .221/.262/.347 slash line. In 40 games played this season, Baez has a .284/.322/.468 slash line, with each of those marks far and away his best in a Tigers uniform. 2: Detroit has three relievers who own an ERA below two among those who have made at least nine appearances: Chase Lee (0.82), Tommy Kahnle (1.37) and Will Vest (1.59). Furthermore, it has two more relievers with an ERA below three: Brant Hurter (2.08) Brenan Hanifee (2.25). 3A: The Tigers have three players who have blasted at least 10 home runs and boast a slugging percentage north of .500 (Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter for both categories). 3B: Three of Detroit's starting pitchers boast an ERA under three: Casey Mize (2.53), 2024 American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal (2.87) and Reese Olson (2.96). 4: Detroit has swept four teams this season: the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and the Boston Red Sox. 5: Detroit's pitching staff ranks fifth in MLB with a combined 3.32 ERA. Splitting that figure up, its starting rotation has a 3.41 ERA, which is tied for fifth, and its bullpen has a 3.19 ERA, which is outright fifth. 6: The Tigers have won six series against teams with a winning record: the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Kansas City Royals, San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals. 8: The Tigers have won eight of their first 10 divisional games (AL Central), sweeping the White Sox in a three-game series at home, taking two out of three on the road against the Twins and winning three out of four at home against the Royals — with their only loss in the series coming in extra innings. 10: Detroit's offense ranks in the top 10 in MLB in runs (267), hits (440), home runs (62), batting average (.259), on-base percentage (.331) and slugging percentage (.421). 12: Detroit has won 12 of its first 16 series, which is the first time that it has done so since 1984 — the last time the Tigers became World Series champions. 18: The Tigers own the best record in baseball despite having just the 18th highest total payroll ($143.8 million, according to Spotrac). 19: The last time that the Tigers had the best record in baseball through 50 games was in 2006, which was 19 seasons ago; they began the 2006 season at 35-15. The 2006 team made it to the World Series, but fell to the Cardinals in five games. 27.6: The Tigers' average player age this season is 27.6, which makes them the seventh-youngest team in MLB. 66: The Tigers have won 66% of their games, which is the best mark in the sport. 79: Skubal has registered 79 strikeouts, which is first in the AL and third in MLB as a whole. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball Detroit Tigers recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB Insider Reveals Nolan Arenado Trade 'Could Still Be Possible'
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. Despite sitting at 23-19 at just one game out of first place in the National League Central, the St. Louis Cardinals could still reportedly move on from Nolan Arenado. The 10-time Gold Glover has been on the frontlines of trade rumors dating back to December, but the Cardinals still hold onto the 34-year-old third baseman. However, Buster Olney of ESPN believes a trade still could happen, and Arenado could finish the season in a different uniform than the one he's started it in. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 3-2. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 12: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals bats against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 3-2."Conditions are emerging to foster this possibility, if Arenado waives his no-trade clause and if the Cardinals are willing to deal him," wrote Olney. "Normally, it's not easy to move a position player with money attached at midseason, but contenders could be interested in acquiring the eight-time All-Star third baseman. "The Cubs haven't found a solution at third base, and the Yankees will soon try DJ LeMahieu in their ongoing attempt to fill the position. The Los Angeles Dodgers waited last season for Max Muncy to turn around a slow start, and he eventually did; this year, they're waiting again." All three teams mentioned above are expected to pursue Arenado in July. The Cubs, on paper, would be the least likely to acquire him simply because teams try to avoid making trades within their own divisions. This would create a bidding war between the Dodgers and the Yankees for Arenado's services. It's difficult to imagine Arenado not waiving his no-trade clause for either of these teams. He shut down a trade with the Houston Astros in the offseason, but there were questions about how the Astros would perform this season and that's a problem he wouldn't have to worry about with the Dodgers or Yankees. Any team that were to acquire Arenado would be responsible for paying him the remainder of the $52 million he is owed through the 2027 season. More MLB: Is Blade Tidwell, Prospects 'Package' Enough for Mets to Land Luis Robert Jr.?
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Trade Idea Sees Dodgers Get $50 Million Outfielder as Michael Conforto Replacement
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 would seem to have no real problems. The defending World Series champions are riding high with the best record in baseball at 24-12 entering Wednesday. But they do have one problem, and its name is Michael Conforto. The Dodgers signed the 10-year veteran in the offseason, handing the New York Mets' 2014 first-round draft choice — who had spent the past two years with the San Francisco Giants — a one-year, $17 million contract. In return, Conforto has delivered a sickly .142 batting average and .519 OPS. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 05: Michael Conforto #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat against the Miami Marlins in the second inning at loanDepot park on May 05, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 05: Michael Conforto #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat against the Miami Marlins in the second inning at loanDepot park on May 05, 2025 in Miami, into Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins in Florida, Conforto had notched exactly one hit in his last 35 at-bats. That hit came Monday in his third at-bat, breaking an 0-for-30 drought. Through his struggles, Conforto has managed to maintain the support of manager Dave Roberts. But even the Dodgers skipper is running out of patience. "I have thought about it," Roberts said on Sunday, when asked if he had plans to bench Conforto. "If he doesn't look more comfortable, to be able to give him a couple days off might make sense." But something else might make sense as well: a trade to acquire a replacement for Conforto in the Dodgers lineup. The Boston Red Sox have a surplus of outfielders, and have been looking for a way to bring baseball's No. 1 prospect, outfielder Roman Anthony, up to Fenway Park from Triple-A Worcester. To do that, one of Boston's outfielders will need to go. More MLB: Red Sox Urged to Clear Space for $2.5 Million Top Prospect by Making 'Obvious' Trade With Jarren Duran, last season's American League leader in doubles and triples, in left, and Gold Glover Wilyer Abreu, whose .903 OPS is 15th in MLB, in right, the obvious trade candidate is centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. Rafaela's hitting is less impressive than that of his two counterparts, but his defense is elite. He currently leads all centerfielders (in a tie with the Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong and St. Louis Cardinals Victor Scott II) with six defensive runs saved. Ceddanne Rafaela came out of nowhere! 🤯 — MLB (@MLB) April 7, 2025 Who could the Dodgers send to Boston in return? Not the struggling Conforto. But the Red Sox have a vacancy at first base with the season-ending injury suffered by fourth-year first baseman Triston Casas last week. Dodgers 34-year-old third baseman Max Muncy has played 297 major league games at first. The switch across the diamond should be a natural one for him. Muncy is in the second year of his two-year contract, and would be owed the remainder of $14.5 million. Rafaela is in the second season of an eight-year, $50 million contract extension, meaning the Dodgers would be acquiring a long-term asset in trading for the 24-year-old native of Curacao. More MLB: Mets Trade Idea Gets $50 Million Defensive Genius After Latest Centerfield Crisis
