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Newsweek
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cubs Predicted to Dump Ex-Yankees Role Player Before End of Season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Chicago Cubs made moves at the trade deadline to help pass the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central. Could there still be more moves on the way?. One of the moves the Cubs made at the deadline was acquiring Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs designated Vidal Bruján for assignment to make room, but FanSided's Jordan Campbell predicted that Castro's arrival would lead to Jon Berti not being on the roster by the end of the year. CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Jon Berti #19 of the New York Yankees looks on before Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024... CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 18: Jon Berti #19 of the New York Yankees looks on before Game Four of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. More New"While Vidal Bruján was designated for assignment to make room for Castro, Jon Berti's role also figures to be impacted heavily," wrote Campbell. "All the positions that Berti plays are the same positions that Castro can play. All things being equal, Craig Counsell will likely defer to Castro as being the first man off the bench when a starter needs a day off. That doesn't bode well for Berti, who could lose his roster spot in the coming weeks if the Cubs want to fortify their bench with a top prospect such as Owen Caissie or Moises Ballesteros." Berti played for the Yankees last season, and he slashed .273/.342/.318 in limited opportunities. He had just 74 plate appearances for the Yankees after dealing with injuries throughout the season. He is a versatile defender and can be a valuable role player. In 106 plate appearances this season, he has a .496 OPS. However, he has played multiple positions for the Cubs this year. He is a prime candidate to be replaced by one of the Cubs' young prospects. More MLB: Phillies 'Favorites' To Sign Brother of Superstar, Rival Slugger In 2028: Report
New York Post
13-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Former Yankee Jon Berti receives ALCS championship ring from Aaron Boone
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Aaron Boone made his way across the field to meet Jon Berti outside the visiting dugout before Saturday's game against the Cubs to present the veteran infielder with his ALCS championship ring from last season. 'It's obviously what you play for to get to and win the World Series. Unfortunately we weren't able to finish it, but it was an amazing experience,' Berti told The Post before the Yankees' 5-2 loss. 'To go through that and to be a part of a great organization like the Yankees was awesome.' Berti was obtained from the Marlins late in spring training of 2024 following an injury to DJ LeMahieu, but he also was sidelined for much of his lone regular season in pinstripes due to a calf issue, appearing in only 25 games. But he was back on the active roster in the postseason and even started a few games at first base during the team's October run to the World Series before he suffered another injury. 'Obviously [the regular season] was tough. The Yankees obviously traded for me because they saw a lot of value in me, and I wanted to help out as best as I could,' the 35-year-old Berti added. Jon Berti's stolen base attempt fails as he's tagged out by Oswald Peraza during the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Cubs on July 12, 2025. Jason Szenes / New York Post 'Unfortunately I missed a lot of time, but everything works out how it's supposed to, and it was a great experience with the guys over there and the coaches and staff. 'It obviously wasn't how I wanted it to turn out, but that's how it goes sometimes.' Berti, who signed with the Cubs after being non-tendered in November, started three postseason games at first base for the Yanks while Anthony Rizzo was sidelined with fractured fingers. Berti was taken off the roster for the World Series against the Dodgers due to a hip flexor suffered when he scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the ALCS against Cleveland. 'I'll never forget clinching those games and popping [champagne] bottles with those guys,' Berti said. 'Especially against Cleveland, knowing we were going to get a chance to go to the World Series. It was awesome to be a part of it, and I appreciate getting to see Aaron to catch up.'
Al Arabiya
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Yankees All-star Max Fried Forced From Start By Index Finger Blister, Which Caused 4 Past Il Stints
Max Fried threw a cutter that Jon Berti foul tipped, got the ball back from catcher Austin Wells, looked at his left hand, and tilted his head with a pained look as he stared into the outfield. Another blister on his left index finger. 'It was literally just one pitch and I felt it,' Fried said Saturday after the Yankees' 5-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs, which ended New York's five-game winning streak. 'Basically, there was no blister, and then after the pitch, there was a blister.' A three-time All-Star, the 31-year-old lefty made four trips to the injured list because of blisters on that finger during his time with the Atlanta Braves, going 23 days between starts in 2018, 12 days each in 2019, and 21 and 18 in 2023, which included a gap between the regular season and playoffs. Fried threw one pitch with the blister, getting Berti to ground into an inning-ending forceout. 'Every case is its own thing,' he said. 'Definitely didn't want to do too much where I wanted to catch it hopefully before it became a real big big deal. It definitely was uncomfortable enough to the point where I didn't want to risk more, and it was going to affect my pitches. So, yeah, just the next couple of days are going to be big in just being able to evaluate on how long I need.' For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. After signing a $218 million eight-year contract as a free agent, Fried is 11-3 with a 2.43 ERA and become the Yankees ace after Gerrit Cole needed Tommy John surgery. 'He's been the one that whenever we're in trouble or we need a big outing or something, he's been a guy that's always stepped up for us all season long,' said Aaron Judge, who hit a two-run homer in the ninth to become the fastest player to 350 homers. 'You get a little concerned when a guy like that comes out, but I don't think it's anything crazy and he'll be ready to go for second half.' Because of the All-Star break that starts Monday, Fried will miss fewer games than otherwise. Already an inactive All-Star because of his weekend start, Fried still plans to go to the festivities in Atlanta where he played from 2017 through last year. 'He's dealt with it a little bit even this year and been treated pretty well, so we'll just see how the next days unfold,' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Treatment has only a limited impact. 'There's different creams and modalities and things that we can do to try to help speed up the process, but at the end of the day it's just letting the skin heal,' Fried said. He's heard the stories about how future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan soaked his fingers in pickle juice at the behest of Mets athletic trainer Gus Mauch. 'I've tried a little of bit everything,' Fried said, 'every wives tale, every piece of equipment that has been available. I'm willing to try anything to try to just speed it up and try to keep it away.' Fried has pitched 122 innings and is on track to surpass his career high of 185 1/3 in 2022. He went 9-2 with a 1.89 ERA in 15 starts through June 15, giving up more than two earned runs just once, but has had a 4.33 in his last four outings. Facing Matt Boyd in a matchup of All-Star lefties, Fried gave up four runs – three earned – six hits and three walks over a season-low three innings. Nine of 18 batters reached base as Fried threw just 39 of 73 pitches for strikes and fell behind with first-pitch balls to nine batters. Nico Hoerner tripled leading off the game and scored on Kyle Tucker's groundout. Carson Kelly and Ian Happ hit run-scoring singles in the third around Dansby Swanson's RBI grounder. 'I was bad, like I just wasn't good,' Fried said, not being able to execute pitches and get outs when I needed them.
Washington Post
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Happ hits a game-ending single in the 10th as the Cubs top the Pirates 3-2
CHICAGO — Ian Happ hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Sunday. The Cubs used a double steal to put runners on second and third in the 10th against David Bednar (1-5). Jon Berti struck out swinging for the first out, but Happ followed with a liner to right, delighting the crowd of 40,162 at Wrigley Field.
Newsweek
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cubs Offense Could Get Better With Addition of This Outfielder
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 Chicago Cubs are off to their best start since 2016, a year Cubs fans remember so well. Chicago has one of the best lineups in MLB and that lineup is a huge reason it was the first National League team to reach 40 wins. There are weak spots for the Cubs, one of which is their bench. The duo of Jon Berti and Vidal Brujan have combined for just four at-bats since May 20, meaning neither of those two players have done much for Chicago over the last two weeks. It is safe to assume Chicago will upgrade its bench prior to the trade deadline and one option to upgrade it would be current Chicago White Sox outfielder and former Cub Mike Tauchman. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 05: Mike Tauchman #18 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field on June 05, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 05: Mike Tauchman #18 of the Chicago White Sox looks on against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field on June 05, 2025 in Chicago, spent the first five seasons of his career with the Colorado Rockies, New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. He spent the last two seasons with the Cubs and instantly became a fan favorite due to his heroics in the summer months of the season. The last two summers on the northside of Chicago were often referred to as the "Summer of Tauchman" and that magic would certainly be welcome back. Sights and sounds of an (early) summer of Mike Tauchman 😌#YouHaveToSeeIt | — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) April 24, 2024 He is batting .297 with three home runs and a .957 OPS in 19 games and 67 at-bats so far this season. Those numbers are well above his .250 average and .732 OPS in his two seasons with the Cubs. Tauchman could provide much more depth than Brujan has given Chicago, and his familiarity with the players and the organization could make him a critical player not only on the field, but in the locker room as well. A trade for the former Cub could be exactly what the franchise needs to secure its first NL Central title and playoff appearance since the COVID-shortened 2020 season. More MLB: Three Players Diamondbacks Could Trade if Struggles Continue
