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Newsweek
6 days ago
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Mets Owner Breaks Silence With Big Announcement Amid Team's Rough Stretch
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. On July 27, the Mets picked up a seventh straight win, and things were looking up for New York. They've since lost 11 of 12, including their last seven games, and vibes aren't good. The Mets were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, with the sweep culminating in a blown 5-0 lead. After an aggressive offseason, owner Steve Cohen took to X to speak on his team's woes and announced that he will be in attendance for the next three games. "We haven't been playing well but I still believe in this team," wrote Cohen on X. "I will be at Citifield the next 3 games rooting the Mets on. LGM." NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen attends the Tom Seaver statue unveiling ceremony before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) New York Mets owner Steven A. Cohen attends the Tom Seaver statue unveiling ceremony before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on April 15, 2022 in New York City. All players are wearing #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. The Mets defeated the Diamondbacks 10-3. MoreCohen was a key part of the Mets' landing Juan Soto in the offseason. The team also found a way to bring Pete Alonso back for at least this season. However, if the Mets cannot make a deep run, it will all seemingly go to waste. Alonso's bounce-back season puts him in position to opt out in search of a better deal in free agency. He is having one of the best years of his career, perhaps putting more pressure on the Mets to not squander what could be their only year with him, Soto and Francisco Lindor. The Mets start a six-game homestand Tuesday night. They will take on the Atlanta Braves and then the Seattle Mariners before heading on the road to play the Washington Nationals and Braves again. The Mets entered Tuesday with a two-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card race. They have fallen six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League East. The final stretch is going to be important if the Mets want to make a deep run in October. More MLB: Yankees Predicted to Finally Cut Ties With Devin Williams This Month, Admit Mistake
Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Reportedly Make Alex Bregman Trade Decision, Per Insider
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox have not met their offseason expectations so far. However, they have gotten Masataka Yoshida back, and Alex Bregman should be returning soon as well. Bregman was named an All-Star and was having a great year before his quad injury. With Rafael Devers' contract off the books, the Red Sox can afford to extend Bregman so he does not exercise his opt-out after the season. Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, have made it known they are open to signing an extension. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. MoreWhile the Red Sox would like to extend Bregman, The Athletic's Jim Bowden reported that the team could try to trade him if extension talks stall. However, MassLive's Sean McAdam reported that a team official "dismissed" the notion that the team would trade him if an extension is not agreed to by the trade deadline. "One top Red Sox official dismissed the idea that the team would look into trading Alex Bregman if a contract extension can't be reached before trade deadline, saying: 'We're trying to win.' Contract talks have been casual, with club more focused on draft, deadline etc," McAdam wrote on X. The Red Sox and Craig Breslow have been adamant that the team is trying to win this year, even after the Rafael Devers trade. Trading away Bregman would not be a step in that direction. He is slashing .299/.385/.553 this season, and is the team's best hitter now that Devers is gone. Even if Bregman cannot reach an extension, the Red Sox now have the money to sign him to a new deal in free agency, although that does come with the risk of getting into a bidding war. There is no official deadline for an extension. Perhaps after the MLB Draft, extension talks could heat up. More MLB: Yankees' DJ LeMahieu Could Be 'Packing His Bags' After Reaction to Benching
Newsweek
09-07-2025
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- Newsweek
Insider Confirms Red Sox 'Could End Up Trading' Alex Bregman if Extension Talks Stall
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox are still trying to make a postseason push, but they might have to make some tough decisions to secure their future at the trade deadline. The Red Sox's first priority should be trying to extend Alex Bregman. He and his agent, Scott Boras, have revealed they are open to signing an extension. However, The Athletic's Jim Bowden confirmed that if they cannot come to terms on an extension by the trade deadline, Bregman could be dealt. "The Red Sox would like to extend Bregman before the trade deadline, but it won't be easy with Scott Boras as his agent," wrote Bowden. "And, I'm hearing, in my conversations throughout the league, if he's not extended, they could end up trading him to Seattle, Detroit or Milwaukee." TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. MoreBregman is likely going to opt out after the season. He was slashing .299/.385/.553 and was named an All-Star before his injury. He is expected to return soon, but his opt-out creates a tricky situation. The star third baseman is likely going to try and find a long-term deal on the open market, and it will take a lot of money to extend him with Boras as his agent. If the Red Sox realize they are not going to be able to give him what he wants, they would be wise to try and trade him before he opts out and walks. Trading Bregman may signal that they are not serious about contending this year, but it would help solve some logjams. The Red Sox have already extended Kristian Campbell, and he figures to be the second baseman for their future. However, Trevor Story is blocking Marcelo Mayer from playing shortstop. Mayer has been playing third base while Bregman has been out, but when Bregman returns, the infield will become complicated. Trading Bregman would be a big blow to their postseason chances, but it would likely return valuable pieces and create a path for Campbell and Mayer to both get in the lineup every day in the future. However, surely the Red Sox would prefer to keep Bregman and deal with Mayer's fit around that. More MLB: MLB Insider Suggests Dodgers-Paul Skenes Trade That Would Ruin Baseball
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Blockbuster Trade Scenario Ships Alex Bregman to Cubs for 3 Players
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox signed Alex Bregman to a three-year, $120 million deal last offseason. After slashing .299/.385/.553 with 11 home runs in his first 51 games, he is reportedly expected to opt out of his deal. When the Red Sox traded Rafael Devers, they suddenly had more financial flexibility to pay Bregman. Bregman and his agent, Scott Boras, have noted their willingness to discuss an extension, according to MassLive's Chris Cotillo. The Red Sox could try to get an extension done soon, so that Bregman does not even have an opt out available after the season. However, The Athletic's Jim Bowden polled 40-plus MLB executives, and some thought Bregman could actually be traded. Bowden noted that he would not be surprised if Bregman was traded if no extension was in place by the trade deadline. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. MoreIf Bregman were traded, the Red Sox would essentially be giving up on the season. He is the best hitter on the roster, and the team is already in danger of fading out of contention. If the Red Sox go into negotiations and quickly realize the two sides are too far apart, trading Bregman for some return would be wise. Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed this trade that would send him to the Chicago Cubs: Red Sox receive: DH Justin Turner and OF Owen Caissie (Cubs No. 1 prospect) Cubs receive: 3B Alex Bregman The Cubs may only have one season with Kyle Tucker. They are going to try and keep him around, but there is no telling what can happen if he hits free agency. With that in mind, the Cubs may see this as an "all-in" year. Matt Shaw was one of the team's best prospects, so they are not going to give up on him. However, it's hard to argue that Bregman would not better help them compete for a World Series this year. More MLB: Shocking Diamondbacks Trade Among MLB Executives' Deadline Predictions
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Blockbuster Trade Idea Steals $120M All-Star From Ailing Red Sox
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 New York Yankees' infield could use an upgrade after some recent defensive struggles and poor production at the plate. Through 33 games, DJ LeMahieu is slashing .245/.321/.337 and has not been the best defensively. His playing second base also means Jazz Chisholm Jr. is playing in the hot corner, which is not his best defensive position. The Yankees could move Chisholm back to second base if they can find a star third baseman at the trade deadline. ESPN MLB insiders Kiley McDonald and Jeff Passan suggested the Yankees could be potential suitors for superstar third baseman Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox. Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal in the offseason. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. MoreBregman's deal includes an opt-out after the season, and after a .299/.385/.553 slash line through 51 games, before his quad injury, he could exercise his opt-out and look for a more lucrative deal on the market. After a stretch af strong play, the Red Sox have struggled since trading away Rafael Devers. They are 40-40 and 1 1/2 games out of a wild card spot. In a recent press conference posted on the team's YouTube channel, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow noted that the team is not giving up on the season and does not intend to be sellers. However, if the Red Sox are out of contention by the end of the summer, that mindset could change. ESPN gave Bregman just a 10 percent chance to be traded, and a trade to the Yankees would have a significantly lower chance. However, the Yankees may be trying to go all-in on this season. Aaron Judge is having another MVP-caliber year. Max Fried is pitching like a true ace and Luis Gil is on his way back. If a star third baseman is all that stands in the way of the Yankees and a World Series, they could do the unthinkable and trade for Bregman. He is a two-time All-Star, Silver Slugger Award winner and a Gold Glove Award winner. More MLB: Diamondbacks Third Baseman Could Be Perfect Addition to Cubs Lineup
