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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cubs Analyst Says Twins' Lopez May Be More ‘Attainable' Than Marlins' Alcantara
If the Chicago Cubs decide to find a replacement in the starting rotation for an injured Justin Steele, there's a strong chance they'll go shopping at the deadline. The biggest name rumored to be moved is Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, who will be a free agent at the end of the 2027 MLB season. Advertisement When healthy, the righty is one of the better starting pitchers in baseball, winning the National League Cy Young Award in 2022. However, in 2025, Alcantara is struggling, with a 6.56 ERA and 12 walks allowed in 23.1 innings. Another name floating around the rumor mill is Pablo Lopez of the Minnesota Twins, who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. On Friday, Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network noted that he believes the Cubs could more easily acquire Lopez from the Twins than trade for Aclantara. Miami Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara (22) pitches in the first inning against the Washington Nationals at loanDepot Rassol-Imagn Images "It would probably take an awful lot, a big package, to get Alcantara," Levine said on "Cubs Live!" a talk show on the Marquee Sports Network. "The Cy Young Award winner two years ago, and he was out all of last year, and now he's back finding his way." Advertisement Just a few moments later, Levine mentioned Lopez as a possible trade target for the Cubs. "Another pitcher that I think is more attainable is getting Pablo Lopez from the Minnesota Twins," Levine said. "The Twins' situation is really up in the air as far as ownership, and their record is nothing close to where they thought they would be, and Lopez might be the guy for them to get some money back. He has a contract for $21 million a year for the next three years." Before Lopez was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain on April 11, he allowed a combined three earned runs in his first three starts and struck out 14 in 16.2 innings. While Alcantara would undoubtedly be a significant upgrade to the Cubs' rotation, the Marlins could ask for a substantial return package involving MLB-level players and top 30 prospects. Related: Cubs' Craig Counsell Provides Ryan Pressly Update
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Jayden Stroman is starring back home on LI in hopes of following Yankees star brother's footsteps
Jayden Stroman is a hit on Long Island. The younger brother of Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman is following in the family business as a lights-out pitcher for Patchogue-Medford, where he is batting a cool .500 as he readies to play for Duke University next year. But you wouldn't know Stroman is baseball royalty just by looking at him — and that's exactly how the 12th grader wants it. Advertisement 'We're Raiders baseball, not Jayden Stroman baseball,' he told The Post during a Wednesday practice. 'It's all one team. I feel like there's not any guy that's above another, including myself.' Stroman enrolled in the Suffolk County public school after transferring from the prestigious IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., where he spent 11th grade, following two years at Stony Brook Prep boarding school on the North Shore. Advertisement The choice to come home was simple. He wanted to 'be back with my own people,' like friends and trainers — plus 'mom's cooking' at home around the corner from school was an added incentive, Stroman said of his mother, Michaela. 4 Jayden Stroman, who can throw in the upper 90s, throws a pitch during a recent practice. Heather Khalifa for New York Post 'It was the best move for my development,' added the 17-year-old, who sees several pro scouts watch his games. 'I think this is the best spot, body-wise, that I've been anywhere so far.' Advertisement And the ball club, which was 7-2 entering Thursday, is stoked to have him. A gem on the diamond 'He's like a coach on the field with the guys,' manager Anthony Frascogna said. 'He brings a lot more than just his talent.' 4 Jayden Stroman is batting .500 as he readies to play for Duke University next year. Heather Khalifa for New York Post Over the winter, Stroman took it upon himself to work with his catcher, Brayden Davis, to acclimate the junior to MLB-level fastball speeds. Advertisement 'The first time I caught 97 from him, it stung a bit,' Davis joked. 'Now I'm pretty comfortable and it's fun working with him. … It's been great learning from him.' Fellow pitcher James Minutillo, a friend of Stroman's from middle school, is also grateful for the pitching advice he's gotten from the star athlete since he joined fall ball in 2024. 'He doesn't let you get down on yourself. He's always being positive,' Minutillo said. 'It was like he never left. It's great to be with him again.' 4 Jayden Stroman is hoping to follow the MLB footsteps of his brother Marcus Stroman. Bill Kostroun Beyond dominating on the field — Stroman struck out 12 in Saturday's 7-1 win over William Floyd — he has goals beyond baseball to complete by June. 'I'm trying to keep up all A's for sure,' said Stroman, who is course loaded with advanced placement classes. 'Make mom and dad proud when I walk across the stage at graduation. … You always got to have a plan B.' Dug out of love Spending time with his mom and dad, Earl Stroman, before college is a massive priority to No. 11. 'I get to work out with him every day, which is always cool because it's my last year being able to do that,' Stroman said. Advertisement 'And being able to see mom and give mom a hug every day after I come home, too, is also really cool.' 4 Jayden Stroman Heather Khalifa for New York Post Marcus is also keeping up with his little brother's varsity tenure as Jayden sends the Yankees pitcher lots of videos of his games. 'He lets me know what he thinks, he always tells me to stay on top of my arm care,' said Jayden. Advertisement 'But I try to keep it brother to brother because baseball takes up so much time. So it's very limited when you get that real family interaction.' Family legacy aside, Stroman is successfully making a name for himself at his new school, where, over the winter, he set Patchogue-Medford's 55-meter dash record as a track sprinter in the offseason to stay in prime condition. 'Everybody wants to get to the big leagues, so you've got to work to get there,' he said. 'Earned, not given, as cliché as it sounds. So you've got to be in there doing what you have to do detail-wise every day in order to be best of the best.'
