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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yankees linked to an elite third baseman who is available
Yankees linked to an elite third baseman who is available originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After getting whooped by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, the message to the New York Yankees' front office was clear: they need to do something. GM Brian Cashman is reportedly busy looking for a starter and a right-handed bat, if it comes as a third baseman that would be ideal. Advertisement Sunday, USA Today's Bob Nightengale dropped an interesting nugget in his column that brings back the comments of a Yankees insider from this offseason. He reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are listening to offers for third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. While Hayes does not have the right-handed power numbers the Yankees are looking for, this could be an opportunity move. Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes takes a swing against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on May 28, 2025. At 28, Hayes is best known for his defense. In 2023, he ended Nolan Arenado's Gold Glove streak, taking home the award himself. His glove is elite. This year, he leads all MLB third basemen with six Outs Above Average (OAA), a Statcast metric that measures range and playmaking. Over the past four seasons, he's racked up 72 Defensive Runs Saved, topping the position. That's impact defense. Advertisement Offensively, it's been a different story. Hayes is hitting .223 with a .560 OPS in 2025, a clear dip from his career norms. That's a concern, but it's one the Yankees might be willing to overlook given their lineup depth and their ongoing struggle to settle on a reliable third baseman. The Pirates might be happy to shed Hayes' salary as the rebuild and not ask for a ton in prospects in return. YES Network's Michael Kay has been vocal about this. Earlier this year, he suggested the Yankees should make a move for Hayes, citing conversations with Hayes' father, former Yankees infielder Charlie, who isn't thrilled with how Pittsburgh has handled his son's offensive development. Maybe a change of scenery and voices would benefit Hayes' offense. The Yankees have had some success with the sons of their former players this season, with Cody Bellinger's resurgence. Advertisement Hayes is signed through 2030 on a team-friendly deal, another plus for New York, which always wants to balance cost and talent. With Pittsburgh rebuilding and the Yankees needing stability at third, this could be a long-term win-win trade. Hayes brings top-tier defense and a manageable contract. If New York can unlock more offense from him, they get a solid upgrade on the hot corner. Related: Yankees Legend Gives Brutally Honest Take After Dodgers' Blowout Related: Yankees Make a Surprising Roster Move Before Dodgers Series Finale This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Paul Skenes dominates in Pirates' win over Diamondbacks
Paul Skenes dominated in six-plus scoreless innings, O'Neil Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled over the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 on Wednesday. The Pirates rallied from down 6-2 with seven runs in the eighth inning to beat the Diamondbacks 9-6 on Tuesday night. There was no need for a comeback with Skenes (4-5) on the mound. Last year's NL rookie of the year allowed four hits, struck out seven and walked none in 6 2/3 innings. Skenes has not allowed more than six hits in an MLB-record 35 starts to open his career. Pittsburgh took two of three from Arizona for its first road series win and second overall since April 22-24 against the Los Angeles Angels. Arizona's Zac Gallen (3-7) allowed six runs — five earned — on six hits with three strikeouts and three walks in five innings. Gallen walked the leadoff batter three times and all three scored. Arizona has lost seven of eight. Henry Davis hit a run-scoring single in the second inning after a leadoff walk and Pittsburgh scored two runs in the fifth on second baseman Jordan Lawler's throwing error following a leadoff walk. Gallen issued another leadoff walk in the sixth inning and was pulled after Ke'Bryan Hayes' run-scoring single. Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a two-run double off Juan Morillo and Bryan Reynolds made it 8-0 with a run-scoring triple. Kiner-Falefa broke the game open with his double in the sixth. Pittsburgh scored 19 straight runs against Arizona in two games before pinch hitter Tim Tawa's leadoff homer in the ninth. Pirates RHP Mitch Keller (1-6, 3.66 ERA) pitches the opener of a three-game series at San Diego on Friday. The Diamondbacks have not announced a starter for Friday's opener of a three-game home series against Washington.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Oneil Cruz's late RBI triple gives Pirates 2-1 victory over Milwaukee
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes reaches for a single hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds, left, is greeted by Ke'Bryan Hayes, right, after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, slides safely into third base with an RBI triple as Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, left, apples a late tag during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, slides safely into third base with an RBI triple as Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, left, apples a late tag during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes reaches for a single hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds, left, is greeted by Ke'Bryan Hayes, right, after scoring during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz, right, slides safely into third base with an RBI triple as Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Caleb Durbin, left, apples a late tag during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) PITTSBURGH (AP) — Oneil Cruz tripled home Isiah Kiner-Falefa with two outs in the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Saturday. Kiner-Falefa singled off Tyler Alexander (2-5) with one out and Cruz followed two batters later by sending a shot to the gap in right-center field. The 6-foot-7 Cruz — coming off the first multihomer game of his career in a victory Friday night — slid head-first into third, then popped up to celebrate. Advertisement Spencer Horwitz added two hits and drove in a run for the Pirates, who have won four of five. Chase Shugart (3-3) came on with the bases loaded and two outs in the seventh and got Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio on a fly ball to right to end the threat. David Bednar worked out of a two-on, one-out jam in the ninth for his fifth save. Caleb Durbin had three hits for the Brewers. Christian Yelich added two singles, but Milwaukee left nine men on base to lose for the third time in four games. Pirates starter Mitch Keller pitched six stellar innings, allowing a run and seven hits with seven strikeouts. Yet Pittsburgh, as it has done consistently this season when Keller is on the mound, struggled to take advantage. Keller has received the lowest run support of any starter in the majors, and when he left, the game was tied at 1 thanks to a solid effort by Quinn Priester. Advertisement Priester, taken with the 18th overall selection by Pittsburgh in 2019 before being sent to Boston at last year's trade deadline, kept his former team in check over a season-high six innings. Key moment Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier made a slick spinning throw home for a force-out with the bases loaded in the seventh to keep the game tied. Key stat 364 — The number of career strikeouts by Keller at PNC Park, the most by a Pirates pitcher since the ballpark tucked against the Allegheny River opened in 2001. Up next The series wraps up Sunday. Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter (3-3, 3.50) has allowed just one earned run in his last 23 1/3 innings. Rookie Logan Henderson (3-0, 1.69) gets the nod for the Brewers. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pirates waste Paul Skenes' complete game, lose 1-0 for the sweep
This article originally appeared on Paul Skenes put together the first complete game of his big league career on Sunday, May 18 in Philadelphia; naturally, the Pirates lost 1-0. Skenes mowed through eight innings on an economical 102 pitches, striking out nine batters and allowing one run. The Pirates (15-32) have lost eight games via shutout this season, more than one in every six. Advertisement That was all the Phillies needed, a pair of fifth-inning singles — the first after Ke'Bryan Hayes got a glove on a ground ball but lost it — spelling doom for the Pirates. Shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa had a chance at a double play to end the threat after a groundball from Phillies' center fielder Brandon Marsh, but with no one there to cover second base, he had to run to the bag himself, running out of time to throw to first. Instead, Nick Castellanos scored what went on to become the winning run. Click here to read more from Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
