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Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Trade Idea Dumps 'Expendable' All-Star for Centerfield Upgrade From Yankees
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Philadelphia Phillies are leading the National League East, but may need to make some upgrades if they want to hold off the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves all season. The Phillies have a need in the outfield. Their .618 OPS from centerfield is the eighth-worst in baseball. Their numbers from right field are not much better, but the team ideally needs to add a centerfielder. Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh have shared centerfield this season. The Phillies' best trade asset is likely third baseman Alec Bohm, who was an All-Star last season. Bohm was at the center of plenty of trade rumors in the offseason, but ultimately was not moved. Heavy's Sam Bernardi suggested the Phillies cut ties with him in order to acquire Trent Grisham in a package from the Yankees. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 5: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during the game against the Pittsburgh... PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 5: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the third inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 5, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More"As a pending free agent, Bohm is far more expendable," wrote Bernardi. "While the Phillies are also thinking about October, they could use another outfielder, and perhaps a Trent Grisham-centered deal would entice them." Grisham will be a free agent after the season, and the Yankees may be open to trading him to fill their gaping hole at third base. Moving on from Grisham would allow the Yankees to make Jasson Domínguez an everyday player. Bohm would be a massive upgrade for the team at third base. The Yankees have gotten a .188/.267/.267 slash line from third base this year. That is the second-worst in baseball. Bohm is slashing .272/.308/.385 this year with four home runs. Bohm is under club control through next season, and the Phillies could trade him now while his value is high. The Phillies could use utilityman Edmundo Sosa at third base if they trade Bohm. Although it's a small sample size, Sosa is hitting .354 with an .871 OPS. Meanwhile, Grisham has a .880 OPS with 12 home runs this season. He also has two Gold Gloves and would solve the Phillies' problems in centerfield. More MLB: Phillies' Star Leaves Game With Apparent Injury After Dangerous Hit By Pitch
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Miguel Cabrera shockingly erased from quarter century list and here is why
Detroit Tigers legend and one of baseball's greatest hitters, Miguel Cabrera, was shockingly omitted from The Athletic's All-Quarter Century team announced on May 22. It was a Hall of Fame-worthy resume with more than 3,000 hits and 500 home runs that failed to include Cabrera among the 15 players. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Though Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, two of the Tigers' former stars, were included, Cabrera's name was not on the list prompting many raised eyebrows in the baseball community. So why was this great player omitted? Miguel Cabrera's career statistics were legendary, but positions kept holding him back Miguel Cabrera's numbers at the plate position him as one of baseball's all-time greats. He was an All-Star twelve times and a power hitter in his prime years. But as for Jayson Stark's All-Quarter Century team which featured eight position players, five starters, a closer, and one designated hitter Cabrera wasn't included. Why not? They constructed the team by position, and that hurt him. Cabrera had more than 100 games at four positions: first base, third base, left field, and right field. He also spent a huge portion of his later years as a DH. That might serve a team well, but for a list such as this, it blurred where he mattered. First base, initially, was won by Albert Pujols, arguably the best to occupy the position of his greatness at the position. Third base saw Adrian Beltre's excellent defense and similar offense usurp Cabrera's place. As a DH, Cabrera's later stats were not good enough to compete with Edgar Martínez or David Ortiz types. Outfield? Not when legends like Mike Trout and Barry Bonds were in the mix. Also Read: Miguel Cabrera's defense played a role in snub Another reason Miguel Cabrera probably was omitted? Defense. Although he played several different positions, Miguel Cabrera wasn't exactly revered for his glove. His defensive statistics, including Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), were well below average. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now At the same time, Beltre, winner of five Gold Gloves and owner of 200 career DRS played elite defense. Add to that 3,166 hits and 477 home runs, and the case for Beltré becomes overwhelming. If Miguel Cabrera was an elite fielder or decidedly superior at the plate, he might have had a more compelling case. But his all-around competition passed him by.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Brewers infielder Kolten Wong retires after 11 big-league seasons
Kolten Wong, best known for his Gold Glove at second base but whose top years with the bat came with the Milwaukee Brewers, officially retired May 19. Wong, who played the final of his 11 big-league seasons in 2023, was a member of the Brewers in 2021 and 2022, posting career-best years on offense while playing second base. The two years with the Brewers marked his two best home run outputs, with 14 in his first year and 15 the next. By OPS+, which measures on-base percentage plus slugging percentage adjusted for factors such as ballpark, they were also the two top performances of Wong's career. Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (16) circles the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning of their game against the New York Mets on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. When Wong signed with Milwaukee before the 2021 season, he did so with a reputation as one of the best defensive second basemen in baseball, having won a pair of Gold Gloves. That didn't quite carry over to the Brewers, where he graded out below average on defense but was still a major factor in Wong amassing 22.9 career Wins Above Replacement. Advertisement The Brewers dealt Wong to the Seattle Mariners for Jesse Winker and Abraham Toro in December 2022. The deal, at face value, flopped for both sides as Wong was designated for assignment after 66 games with a .468 OPS and Winker battled injuries and hit for no power all year. The Brewers, though, did turn Toro into right-hander Chad Patrick in a deal with the Athletics after the 2023 season. Wong, a native of Hawaii, finished with 973 career hits, 512 runs scored, 86 homers, 120 stolen bases and a .719 OPS. He spent his first eight seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, where he took third in rookie of the year voting in 2014 and received MVP votes in 2019. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Former Brewer, Cardinal Kolten Wong retires after 11 seasons
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Francisco Lindor's Public Appearance With Shakira is Turning Heads
When you're in New York City, there's no shortage of things to do. For Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor, finding entertainment in the Big Apple has never been an issue. The latest buzz? A night out featuring none other than Shakira, who was in town for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. She performed Thursday night at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, home to both the New York Giants and Jets. Advertisement With a rare night off, Lindor attended the concert with his family. After the show, he and Shakira shared a brief meet-and-greet that has social media reacting. Major League Baseball shared a photo of the encounter on Friday, and fans immediately started weighing in with a mix of emotions. "Are they going to be together forever now?" questioned this fan. "He's going to end up pregnant." this fan joked. A joking fan said this: "Her hips now lie." Another fan poses a valid question: "Francisco Lindor and Shakira linking up?" "SHAKIRAAA (mixed feelings rn)." a big fan of the singer said. "STOP MY COLOMBIAN QUEEN DONT DO IT." was said here. New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Despite the social media storm, it's worth noting that Lindor is happily married to his wife Katia. The couple has been married for three years. Earlier Friday, Katia joked that instead of attending a Shakira concert, they were at a 'Kalina concert.' Advertisement Kalina, their eldest daughter, is known for her love of music and often puts on her own performances at home. Lindor joined the Mets in 2021 and has since established himself as one of the game's elite shortstops. He's a four-time MLB All-Star, has earned two Gold Gloves and is a four-time Silver Slugger winner, including in 2024. So far this season, Lindor is batting .297 with nine home runs and 26 RBIs. His hot start is helping the Mets hold onto first place in the NL East. This weekend marks the first part of the Subway Series, with the Yankees hosting a three-game set against the Mets. The 28-16 Mets and 25-18 Yankees both sit atop their respective divisions, making this New York showdown one of the most anticipated weekends of the early season. Advertisement Related: MLB Announces Major Ronald Acuna Jr. Decision on Tuesday Related: Mets React to Major Luisangel Acuna News
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs' Ian Happ to Ramp up Cautiously, per Manager Counsell
The Chicago Cubs have a positive update on their injured outfielder Ian Happ. It appears that Happ, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain, is not going to miss an extended period and should be back sooner rather than later. Advertisement Here is the latest from manager Craig Counsell, via Marquee Sports Network: Happ, a dynamic defender and winner of three consecutive Gold Gloves, was having another strong season, batting .269 with a .745 OPS and a 114 OPS+, along with three home runs and 19 RBIs. Now in his ninth season with the Cubs, the team is doing the right thing and taking a cautious approach. Every game matters, but Chicago is still 25-18 and have a 1.5 game lead over the St. Louis Cardinals for the National League Central. Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Marton-Imagn Images It is also only mid-May, and rushing Happ back can only lead to further setbacks. The Cubs called up No. 4 prospect Moisés Ballesteros in Happ's absence, and the rookie will serve as the designated hitter with Seiya Suzuki receiving outfield reps. Suzuki is not a very good defender, but should be aided by Pete Crow-Armstrong's range in center and Kyle Tucker's reliability in right. Advertisement Ballesteros also represents the second big-time prospect to earn a Big League spot this spring. The Matt Shaw experiment has been a disappointment so far, but it is still an exciting time for Chicago fans to see some of their top youngsters get MLB opportunities. Hopefully, Happ can progress through his rehab and continue to provide this team with solid contact hitting and outstanding defense. Related: Identifying One Trade Target to Fix Cubs' Biggest Roster Hole Related: Cubs Urged to Make $500 Million Kyle Tucker Decision After Worrying Dodgers Report
