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31-07-2025
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MLB rumors: Insider's 3-team trade idea sends Red Sox's Jarren Duran to Padres
The post MLB rumors: Insider's 3-team trade idea sends Red Sox's Jarren Duran to Padres appeared first on ClutchPoints. The San Diego Padres are almost always buyers. Whether it's in the offseason or the MLB trade deadline, AJ Preller is a high roller. His club desperately needs an outfielder, which the Boston Red Sox have a surplus of. But will they give up the MLB-caliber pitcher Boston is looking for? That's what put a three-team trade between the Padres, Red Sox, and Miami Marlins involving Jarren Duran on Ken Rosenthal's mind. 'Red Sox get: RHP Edward Cabrera from Marlins. Padres get: LF Jarren Duran from Red Sox. Marlins get: C Ethan Salas from Padres, RHP Luis Perales from Red Sox.' If the Padres are not willing to give up pending free agents Dylan Cease or Michael King, a three-team trade would be in the cards. The Marlins are not close to the playoffs, but Cabrera is an important piece for them to give up. That's what lands them San Diego's number two prospect and Boston's number nine prospect. The trade makes the most sense for the Padres, who desperately need an outfield bat. Their Jurickson Profar replacement plan has been disastrous, with ten different players getting innings in left field. Duran can play left and has been solid offensively over the past two seasons. It is exactly what San Diego needs to compete with the Dodgers for the NL West crown. The Red Sox have Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, and Roman Anthony, who can play outfield for the remainder of the season. But if they make the playoffs, they don't have a Game 3 starter. Garrett Crochet and Lucas Giolito have been great, but can Hunter Dobbins or Brayan Bello be trusted in big games? Adding Cabrera to the fold at the cost of Duran would help them balance the roster. Could this three-way between the Red Sox, Padres, and Marlins happen? Related: Grading the Gregory Soto trade from Orioles to Mets Related: MLB rumors: Yankees, Astros among suitors for Cardinals' All-Star
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30-07-2025
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Brewers rumors: The former All-Star pitcher Milwaukee is willing to trade
The post Brewers rumors: The former All-Star pitcher Milwaukee is willing to trade appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Milwaukee Brewers have charged up the standings in recent weeks. They have won 22 of their last 30 games to tie the Chicago Cubs for the top record in the National League Central. With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Brewers could deal Nestor Cortes Jr to improve their hitting. USA Today's Bob Nightengale has the latest ahead of Thursday's deadline. 'The Milwaukee Brewers will start listening to offers for starter Nestor Cortes, who completed his last rehab start,' Nightengale wrote. Cortes was part of the package the Brewers got from the New York Yankees when they traded closer Devin Williams. The lefty starter has made only two starts, allowing eight earned runs in eight innings. He has been on the injured list ever since with a flexor strain in his left elbow. Cortes is one of many MLB-caliber starters on the Brewers' roster. And with his contract expiring at the end of the year, they could flip him for an infielder. Considering their postseason failures in recent years, Milwaukee should be looking to patch every hole in its roster before October. Despite picking him up from the Yankees, the Brewers simply do not need Cortes in their rotation. With Freddy Peralta, Jacob Misiorowski, Chad Patrick, Jose Quintana, Quinn Priester, and Brandon Woodruff, they have the arms. But Joey Ortiz has been disappointing at shortstop this year, leaving a gaping hole in their infield. The Yankees already got both Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, two infielders on the market. But the Brewers could land the biggest name with Eugenio Suarez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona may want Cortes if they dump both Merrill Kelly and Zac Gallen before the deadline. Yoan Moncada and Ke'Bryan Hayes are the other third basemen on the market that the Brewers could pick up before the deadline. Related: Nyjer Morgan nails security guard during Brewers alumni home run derby Related: Brewers' Nick Mears suffered injury warming up before disastrous outing vs. Marlins
Newsweek
09-07-2025
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MLB Writer Blames Brian Cashman For Yankees' Marcus Stroman Problem
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 have had a very successful stretch of two or three years, which includes an American League pennant and a few huge trades. But the Yankees also have a few bad moves in this stretch, including a free agency signing of pitcher Marcus Stroman that's haunted the team for over a year now. FanSided's Zachary Rotman recently pushed the blame for the horrendous Stroman experiment onto Brian Cashman. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 04, 2025 in New York... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 04: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 04, 2025 in New York City. More"This season, again, he's been limited to just five starts and he has a 7.45 ERA in those outings. His strikeouts are down, his walks and home runs are up, and he isn't giving length," Rotman wrote. "He doesn't look like an MLB-caliber starter, especially for a playoff team. It goes without saying that giving $18.5 million annually to a guy who will almost certainly not throw a postseason pitch in pinstripes is bad business. "With the Yankees very clearly having a clear budget in mind, giving a pitcher of Stroman's quality that kind of money has impacted their ability to address other needs on their roster. The one saving grace is that Stroman is almost certainly not going to reach 140 innings this season, voiding an $18 million player option for 2026." Stroman's time with the Yankees has been nothing short of a nightmare. With him clogging up nearly $20 million of the Yankees' payroll, the team wasn't able to go land a star third baseman in free agency. Using Stroman's money, the Yankees could have made substantial upgrades, but instead, they're paying a player who pushes the team toward losses whenever he takes the bump. It's hard to blame this debacle on anybody besides Cashman. More MLB: Yankees Receive Harsh Criticism For Consistent DJ LeMahieu Decision
Newsweek
08-07-2025
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Cubs Predicted To Part Ways With Young Pitcher Amid Injury Woes
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 loaded with talent, but their starting rotation has lacked a bit. Whether it be by injuries or lack of talent, the Cubs have struggled to consistently put five competitive pitchers in their rotation. With the trade deadline coming up, it should be expected that the Cubs will look to land an arm or two to replace some of the pitchers on the roster. FanSided's Zachary Rotman predicted the Cubs would part ways with pitcher Jordan Wicks, seemingly suggesting a demotion to Triple-A, in the coming weeks. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 6: Jordan Wicks #36 of the Chicago Cubs pitches in a game against the St Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on July 6, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Matt Dirksen/"Wicks did pitch well his last time out, and he might make a start or two this month with Jameson Taillon sidelined with an injury, but even with Taillon out, the odds of Wicks remaining in the majors past the trade deadline feel pretty slim," Rotman wrote. "The Cubs needed a starting pitcher even with Taillon healthy. "Taillon's injury will only add to their urgency to add a starter. They can do so and keep whomever they were going to remove from the rotation, presumably Colin Rea, as a starter until Taillon comes back healthy. This would ensure Wicks, a pitcher who has not established himself as MLB-caliber and one who has options, would get sent down to Triple-A." Sending Wicks to Triple-A seems like the best move for the Cubs, especially if they add a starting pitcher or two at the trade deadline. Chicago has been connected to starting pitchers like Sandy Alcántara, Seth Lugo, and Zac Gallen ahead of the deadline. If Chicago lands one of these guys, it's likely Wicks is sent down. If the Cubs happen to land two pitchers, Wicks' time in the Windy City is likely over for the season. But it's all going to hinge on what the Cubs add in the coming weeks. More MLB: Cubs Shockingly Predicted To Cut Ties With Surging Veteran Catcher
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08-04-2025
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What fans can expect at Covenant Health Park on Opening Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Smokies are just days away from their first game at the new Covenant Health Park in downtown Knoxville. Opening Day will be Tuesday, April 15 when the Chattanooga Lookouts come to town for a three-game series. Boyd Sports President Chris Allen said it will be a brand-new experience for both longtime Smokies fans and those checking out the team for the first time. 'It's going to be electric. I've had the privilege open up one other ballpark in my career and it's something you never forget,' Allen said. 'It's a first, everyone's excited. It's just electric. That's the best way to describe it — It's an electric atmosphere.' How Covenant Health Park's field will accommodate baseball and soccer Construction of the $114-million, 7,500-seat stadium has been ongoing for nearly two years. As they put in some of the finishing touches on the park, Allen said it will look quite different compared to their pervious stadium in Kodak. 'You got a 25-year difference from when that ballpark was built to this one, so this has all the state-of-the-art amenities. Whereas the old ballpark, it was traditional, had a walk around stadium seating, concourse, suites and of course, our group sales areas,' he said. 'This has got a four-top section. We got our porches. We got our suites. We got our huge club behind home plate. We've got home plate seating, which gives you VIP entrance to the club. It's just a whole unique atmosphere.' Among some of the things that ticket holders can expect on Opening Day is a Kids Zone, where parents can bring their children to play on a hot day and still have an opportunity to watch the game. Fans should expect 'MLB-caliber' field at Covenant Health Park, says head groundskeeper 'It's no longer just show up at the ballpark, get a ticket, sit in the seating bowl, eat a hot dog, watch the game. There are so many things going on,' said Allen. With this stadium being built in a city, he said it may take some adjustments. 'We do have parking by the ballpark, but there is parking throughout the city to accommodate as many fans as we need to have in the ballpark or as we will have at a ballpark,' he said. 'So, there's plenty of parking, but you might just have to walk. You might have to take the shuttle.' With a number of concessions inside the park, bringing retail, food and beer from local restaurants and breweries, Allen said there will be plenty to explore. Tree-lined plazas, new splash pad to surround Covenant Health Park 'Fans today they want a unique experience. They don't want just about ticket and sit down and watch a ballgame. They want an experience while they're at the ballpark, so that's what we're trying to give.' Allen added tickets will be sold and scanned digitally, and they are nearly sold out for Opening Day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
