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Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Cubs Reportedly Have All-Star Reliever 'On Their Radar'
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 going to do everything they can to reach the World Series for the first time since 2016. That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility. According to recent reports, the Cubs have a former All-Star reliever "on their radar" and may be pursuing a trade. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Cubs have Washington Nationals reliever and former All-Star Kyle Finnegan "on their radar" as a potential target to beef up the back end of their bullpen. Finnegan has served as the Nationals' closer over the last few seasons but his role with the Cubs would be a bit different. In the same article, Mooney and Sharma made it known that Chicago would be sticking with Daniel Palencia in the closer role. Finnegan is currently tied for ninth in the majors with 19 saves but is also tied for second with six blown saves. He has a 4.25 ERA with just 29 strikeouts in 37 appearances and 36 innings pitched. He has struggled mightily in July with a 14.40 ERA in just seven appearances and five innings pitched. His poor month has caused the skyrocketing of his ERA, and it may be driving his trade value well below where it should be. 'I'm not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself. I got to pitch better. I got to play better. It's a bump in the road, but I'm not going to let it define my season.' Kyle Finnegan postgame after surrendering 5 runs in the 9th inning leading to his 4th loss of the season — Tobi Altizer (@Tobi_Altizer) July 19, 2025 The struggles could be exactly what Finnegan called them -- a bump in the road -- or they could be an underlying theme. Finnegan's worst month last season was July. He had a 7.59 ERA and was ultimately not traded due to his value dipping below where the Nats thought it should be at. That could be happening again this season and it could make the Cubs shy away from pulling the trigger on a deal for the former All-Star. If he wants to be traded, Finnegan has about 10 days left to make a good impression and make himself appear as a good trade target for Chicago or anyone else. More MLB: Dodgers Star Gives 4-Word Response Regarding Recent Struggles
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Nationals making 5 MLB players available for trade deadline deals
With the Washington Nationals out of the playoff picture, this time of year turns into a trade market. Who is available? USA Today's Bob Nightengale lists five Nats that will be on the trading block: Kyle Finnegan Josh Bell Amed Rosario Michael Soroka Nate Lowe Finnegan is probably the most widely desired piece of that quintet. As a strong right-handed reliever, almost any contender could use him. Bell and Lowe are just first base/DH guys at this point in their career. Bell has the benefit of being a switch-hitter. MORE: Former Yankees, Astros slugger reaches 500 career home runs far from home Rosario is a utility guy who can still hit well against lefties. Soroka has experience recently as both a starter and reliever, so he could fill a swingman role for a contender. Washington will hope to get a few intriguing prospects back and aim for better things next season. MORE MLB NEWS: Trevor Bauer has the worst ERA in Japan's NPB It's impossible to stop watching Ronald Acuna Jr.'s throw Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson once had the most legendary clash at Yankee Stadium Cal Raleigh, aka Big Dumper, signs the perfect endorsement deal Aaron Judge reveals how long he plans to play in MLB Quinn Priester did the unthinkable against the Dodgers
Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Nationals ride Mitchell Parker's gem to win over Padres
July 20 - Mitchell Parker tossed six solid innings and Nathaniel Lowe homered to help the Washington Nationals record a 4-2 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Drew Millas added a two-run single as Washington snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in its past 11 contests. Luis Arraez and Jose Iglesias each had two hits for San Diego, which lost for just the second time in the past six games. The game was delayed 65 minutes at the outset due to inclement weather. Parker (6-10) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out four and walked one while winning for the first time since beating the Padres in San Diego on June 23. Kyle Finnegan worked a perfect ninth for his first save since June 6 and his 19th of the season. He induced Jackson Merrill to ground to second, then struck out Iglesias and Jake Cronenworth to end it. San Diego's Yu Darvish (0-2) gave up three runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out one and walked one. The Nationals manufactured a run in the fifth to take a 3-2 lead. Daylen Lile walked, moved to second on a groundout and advanced to third on Jacob Young's single. CJ Abrams then hit into a fielder's choice to score Lile. Lowe came up with two outs in the sixth and hit a drive to center off Yuki Matsui that narrowly cleared the wall and the leap of Merrill. Washington jumped ahead with a two-out, two-run second inning. Brady House singled and Lile followed with a double. Millas then delivered a two-run single to right to score both runners. San Diego tied it by scoring twice in the third. Iglesias led off with a double and scored on Martin Maldonado's one-out double. With two outs, Arraez singled home Maldonado. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Nationals predicted to trade star pitcher to NL East rival
Ever since the Washington Nationals' season fell off the table, Kyle Finnegan has been a prime trade candidate. And with the trade deadline approaching, it's about time for the star righty reliever to be moved. Where, though, will he go? The Athletic's Sam Blum thinks it won't be far. He predicts Finnegan will stay in the NL East. "Kyle Finnegan has been a National for all six of his big league seasons," Blum writes. "Now on an expiring contract, he's of no use to a team that is far out of the playoff race, largely because of its awful bullpen. But Finnegan has been good, and two division rivals can use some help, namely the Phillies and Mets. Philly's Dave Dombrowski is known to be willing to trade prospects at the deadline. And while New York's David Stearns is the opposite, his team's glaring bullpen needs might force him to be more aggressive." MORE: Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak was almost much longer than 56 games That means Finnegan could end up pitching against the Nats down the stretch in games that matter for his new team to try to win the NL East. The Phillies and Mets both need the bullpen help. Whichever team Washington decides to trade Finnegan to could be at a huge advantage on the other in the tight divisional race. MORE MLB NEWS: Trevor Bauer has the worst ERA in Japan's NPB Eugenio Suarez breaks silence on Yankees trade rumors Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson once had the most legendary clash at Yankee Stadium Cal Raleigh, aka Big Dumper, signs the perfect endorsement deal Aaron Judge reveals how long he plans to play in MLB Is Paul Skenes cursed?
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Why Yankees, Dodgers Make Sense As Trade Fit For Nationals' Star Closer
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. FanSided's Nick Villano recently predicted the Washington Nationals would trade their closer, Kyle Finnegan, ahead of the trade deadline. "We end this list with another relief pitcher on an awful team. It's a tale as old as time," Villano wrote. "Bad teams don't have much use for a closer when they can't get anything out of the starter. So, let's find a new home for Washington Nationals' closer Kyle Finnegan. Finnegan is ideally a setup man at his next stop because he doesn't necessarily have 'hit-and-miss' stuff, but he can get outs. "That's what matters. He already has 18 saves on the paltry Nationals this season. It's not exactly All-Star worthy like it was last season, but he's doing his job and could have a career-high in ERA. Finnegan is later in his career than some teams would like (33 years old), but he's a quality arm that deserves a chance to do something in the playoffs." WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park on July 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park on July 03, 2025 in Washington, looking at potential suitors for Finnegan, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers stand out as obvious landing spots. The Dodgers have faced as many pitching injuries as any team in baseball. They need to add more talent to their bullpen, despite having multiple closer-level arms at the backend of it. Adding Finnegan would give the Dodgers another reliable arm to slot in at the back portion of games. The Yankees have a talented bullpen, but they can always add more. While relievers like Ryan Helsley and Jhoan Duran may be enticing, they're likely out of the Yankees' price range. Finnegan could likely be acquired for much less than the top reliever on the market. He'd fit the Yankees perfectly. Washington will likely get whatever it can out of him. A trade should be expected in the coming weeks. More MLB: Red Sox's $21 Million Pitcher Listed As Potential Trade Chip Ahead Of Deadline
