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17-07-2025
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Breaking down Detroit Tigers' high-risk, high-upside 2025 MLB Draft picks
Draft expert Tyler Jennings of "Just Baseball" analyzes the day 1 2025 Detroit Tigers draft selections and what they reveal about the front office.
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29-06-2025
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Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Ranger Suarez Due to Andrew Painter Reason
Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Ranger Suarez Due to Andrew Painter Reason originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sneakily, the Philadelphia Phillies have a tough decision to make with left-hander Ranger Suarez. Suarez has dealt with a few injuries throughout the year, but when he's on the mound and healthy, he's been very good for much of his career. Advertisement He's thrown in just 65.0 innings this year and has a 2.08 ERA. Suarez didn't make his first start of the year until May, but has been lights out since his return, striking out 59 hitters in that span, too. But the left-hander is set to hit the free agency market at the end of the season, and if the Phillies want to keep him around, it'll likely require a decent contract. With him and Framber Valdez clearly being the best left-handers on the market, Suarez will be wanted around the league. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez (55) leaves the game during the fourth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Hartline-Imagn Images When searching for what the Phillies might do, Just Baseball recently predicted that they'd allow him to walk. Just Baseball added that with the Phillies calling up a few top prospects and other decisions they have to make, it's unlikely that they want to pay top dollar for another starter. Advertisement 'That means he's going to be looking for a multi-year commitment worth upwards of $20 million per year. Think Sean Manaea/Nathan Eovaldi money, but for a pitcher several years younger. Will the Phillies be willing to pay top dollar for another starter? I'm skeptical... 'With Andrew Painter and Mick Abel also in the fold, I think Philadelphia is almost certain to let Suárez walk,' they wrote. There's reason to believe this could work out for the Phillies, but it also hurts to see a proven big league arm move on from the team. Andrew Painter and Mick Abel could be very good eventually, but for the most part, they're still unknowns. Abel is throwing the baseball pretty well early on, but he has just a handful of starts, and it's way too early to suggest he's an ace. Related: Phillies' Johan Rojas Feelings Show Where Team Stands Ahead of Trade Deadline This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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25-06-2025
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Red Sox Predicted to Replace Trevor Story With 15 Home Run Youngster
Red Sox Predicted to Replace Trevor Story With 15 Home Run Youngster originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox have a Trevor Story problem, and it's tough to ignore. Story, who isn't done with his contract until 2028, is playing on a six-year, $140 million deal. When the Red Sox signed him, the hope was for him to be the same type of player he was with the Colorado Rockies, when he could hit 30-plus home runs in any given year and post an OPS+ above 120. Advertisement Instead, Story has dealt with multiple injuries and is currently posting a 79 OPS+ with just a .647 OPS. He has 11 home runs, which isn't terrible in his 294 at-bats, but outside of that, he hasn't done much of anything. And that's why Just Baseball recently predicted they'd replace him with Gavin Kilen, a second baseman/shortstop out of the University of Tennessee. Kilen improved during his time at Tennessee, showing that he was an above-average player, hitting 15 home runs this past season. Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) looks to throw the ball in the stands during the game against the Atlanta Braves during the eighth inning at Truist Zanine-Imagn Images 'The likelihood that Kilen drops out of the top fifteen is very low at this stage. His new approach boosted his draft stock massively, plus he's shown the ability to play shortstop at the next level. Advertisement 'It's a step away from their recent trends, as Boston tends to go for toolsy preps, which makes Xavier Neyens a popular suggestion here,' they wrote. Kilen started his career at the University of Louisville, but didn't show much power there. He hit nine home runs in his second season with the Cardinals, but had a .952 OPS. However, in 2025, he demonstrated more power, posting an OPS of 1.112. Related: Red Sox Trade Idea Swaps Gold Glove Winner in Package for Brewers' All-Star This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
