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Canada News.Net
2 hours ago
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- Canada News.Net
Power punch aplenty as Phillies open series against Yankees
(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images) Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge recently reached 350 career homers, not that the impressive milestones have kept their respective teams in first place of their divisions. While Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are in striking distance of first place in the National League East, Judge and the New York Yankees have some work to do in their quest at returning to the top of the American League East. The teams clash Friday night when the Phillies visit the Yankees for the opener of a three-game series. Since June 18, the Phillies have lost their grip only briefly, with the most recent happening Wednesday when they fell a half-game back of the New York Mets. After the Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon, the Phillies were unable to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox and fell 9-8 in 11 innings. Harper hit back-to-back home runs with Kyle Schwarber in the first inning to become the youngest active player to reach 350. He is hitting .323 (20-for-62) with five home runs and eight RBIs in 16 games this month. The Phillies squandered a five-run lead when the Red Sox scored six in the fifth inning. The Red Sox had just three total runs over the first two contests of the three-game series. 'The offense was good tonight,' Phillies manager Rob Thomson said after his team took its second loss in 18 games this season when scoring at least eight runs. 'The bullpen was good. That fifth inning was just a killer, that's all.' The Yankees still are trying to regain the form that led them to a 16-4 run in May that gave them a 35-20 record and seven-game lead atop the AL East. Since May 30, they are 21-26. New York is returning from a 3-3 road trip through Atlanta and Toronto after the break. After taking two of three from the Braves, the Yankees struggled defensively and lost twice to the Blue Jays. They trailed by four games in the AL East heading into MLB play Thursday. On Wednesday, Judge hit his 37th homer and 352nd of his career, but the Yankees committed four errors in an 8-4 loss. The Yankees made seven errors in the series, including two by shortstop Anthony Volpe. Jasson Dominguez, Jazz Chisholm Jr, Ben Rice and Max Fried committed errors resulting in a pair of unearned runs. It marked the third straight game the Yankees allowed at least two unearned runs and seventh time overall. 'We haven't been playing that well on defense,' Judge said. 'We've got a lot of things we've got to clean up.' Said manager Aaron Boone: 'Giving them extra outs, whether it's through making an error or not making a play that we need to make, that's cost us in these two series up here. We've got to obviously tighten it up.' An improved defense would help Yankees rookie right-hander Will Warren (6-5, 4.91), who is coming off his shortest outing since May 31. Warren last pitched on Saturday when he allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings before the Yankees rallied for a 12-9 win in Atlanta. Warren's lone previous start against the Phillies was his major league debut in 2024 when he allowed four runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings at Philadelphia. Right-hander Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75) will make his third start since rejoining Philadelphia's rotation. He is 2-4 with a 3.77 ERA in his 10 starts this season. After allowing one run in four innings July 8 at San Francisco, he allowed three runs on nine hits in four innings during a 9-5 win over the Angels on Saturday. Walker is 2-4 with a 4.47 ERA in nine career starts against the Yankees.--Field Level Media
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Power punch aplenty as Phillies open series against Yankees
Bryce Harper and Aaron Judge recently reached 350 career homers, not that the impressive milestones have kept their respective teams in first place of their divisions. HT Image While Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are in striking distance of first place in the National League East, Judge and the New York Yankees have some work to do in their quest at returning to the top of the American League East. The teams clash Friday night when the Phillies visit the Yankees for the opener of a three-game series. Since June 18, the Phillies have lost their grip only briefly, with the most recent happening Wednesday when they fell a half-game back of the New York Mets. After the Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon, the Phillies were unable to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Boston Red Sox and fell 9-8 in 11 innings. Harper hit back-to-back home runs with Kyle Schwarber in the first inning to become the youngest active player to reach 350. He is hitting .323 (20-for-62) with five home runs and eight RBIs in 16 games this month. The Phillies squandered a five-run lead when the Red Sox scored six in the fifth inning. The Red Sox had just three total runs over the first two contests of the three-game series. "The offense was good tonight," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said after his team took its second loss in 18 games this season when scoring at least eight runs. "The bullpen was good. That fifth inning was just a killer, that's all." The Yankees still are trying to regain the form that led them to a 16-4 run in May that gave them a 35-20 record and seven-game lead atop the AL East. Since May 30, they are 21-26. New York is returning from a 3-3 road trip through Atlanta and Toronto after the break. After taking two of three from the Braves, the Yankees struggled defensively and lost twice to the Blue Jays. They trailed by four games in the AL East heading into MLB play Thursday. On Wednesday, Judge hit his 37th homer and 352nd of his career, but the Yankees committed four errors in an 8-4 loss. The Yankees made seven errors in the series, including two by shortstop Anthony Volpe. Jasson Dominguez, Jazz Chisholm Jr, Ben Rice and Max Fried committed errors resulting in a pair of unearned runs. It marked the third straight game the Yankees allowed at least two unearned runs and seventh time overall. "We haven't been playing that well on defense," Judge said. "We've got a lot of things we've got to clean up." Said manager Aaron Boone: "Giving them extra outs, whether it's through making an error or not making a play that we need to make, that's cost us in these two series up here. We've got to obviously tighten it up." An improved defense would help Yankees rookie right-hander Will Warren (6-5, 4.91), who is coming off his shortest outing since May 31. Warren last pitched on Saturday when he allowed five runs in 3 2/3 innings before the Yankees rallied for a 12-9 win in Atlanta. Warren's lone previous start against the Phillies was his major league debut in 2024 when he allowed four runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings at Philadelphia. Right-hander Taijuan Walker (3-5, 3.75) will make his third start since rejoining Philadelphia's rotation. He is 2-4 with a 3.77 ERA in his 10 starts this season. After allowing one run in four innings July 8 at San Francisco, he allowed three runs on nine hits in four innings during a 9-5 win over the Angels on Saturday. Walker is 2-4 with a 4.47 ERA in nine career starts against the Yankees. --Field Level Media
Newsweek
10 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Mets' 4-Time All-Star Offers 2-Word Response on Dylan Cease Trade Rumors
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 Mets seized first place in the National League East division after a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday and the front office could be looking to add another blockbuster piece. Even after re-signing Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea and adding Juan Soto, Clay Holmes and other veterans to the roster, the Mets are heading into the trade deadline with a chance to fortify their World Series aspirations. The team has been linked to frontline starter Dylan Cease, who could suddenly be on the San Diego Padres' trade block. "A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end," ESPN's Buster Olney reported. "Perception of other teams is that the Padres are intent on making a push for the playoffs, and would use Cease to help fill other roster needs." Olney added that the Mets had been among the teams to check in on Cease, and the New York Post's Jon Heyman corroborated that news. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 25: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres walks through the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 25: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres walks through the dugout before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San) More Thomas/Getty But the Mets have a relatively strong rotation already, with Manaea, Holmes, Kodai Senga and Frankie Montas in the mix and Tylor Megill hoping to come back from injury. And the cost of acquiring Cease, who could then leave for free agency at the end of the season, is likely to be high. However, four-time Mets All-Star Jose Reyes endorsed that potential trade when asked if the Mets need a top-line starter like Cease. "Probably yes," Reyes said in a recent segment on SNY. "This team this year, they've been good so far," Reyes added. "They're tied for first place right now. As a former player, when you see the GM go into the trade deadline and get some pieces, that means they want to win today. They're in the same boat as the player. ... They have some good pitchers now, but if you add another pitcher, that's going to be good for them." The Mets might feel like the cost of acquiring Cease is too high or that their rotation is the area of the roster least in need of a substantial upgrade. But Reyes noted how an aggressive acquisition can help motivate every member of the Mets locker room. More MLB: Yankees' 'Dominant' Starter Breaks Silence on Trade 'Worry'
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
Dodgers Set To Battle Mets In Trade Deadline Sweepstakes For Young Ace?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. ESPN's Jeff Passan recently suggested the Miami Marlins could trade their 27-year-old starting pitcher Edward Cabrera ahead of the trade deadline. When talking about potential suitors, Passan listed the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers among the "best fits" in a blockbuster deal for the righty. "All the potential the Marlins have seen in the 27-year-old right-hander is finally coming into focus this season," Passan wrote. "While his 97 mph fastball gets hitters' attention, it's Cabrera's curveball and slider doing most of the work. And with a changeup that in years past has been his best pitch, Cabrera will be pricey because of the full arsenal and three more years of club control." MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 6: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins reacts in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot Park on July 6, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 6: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins reacts in the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot Park on July 6, 2025 in Miami, Florida. Jasen Vinlove/The Dodgers need to add pitching to their big league roster as badly as any team in the game. As of now, their starting rotation is averaging well below five innings pitched per start. The bullpen is also struggling to stay healthy, which makes the starting rotation that much more important. The Dodgers could cut ties with prospects like Bobby Miller and James Outman to make a deal happen. They could even use Dalton Rushing as trade bait in order to land Cabrera. The Mets' rotation has struggled, too. If they're going to win the World Series, they're going to need to make some additions to the pitching staff. The issue with the Mets is they're in the Marlins' division. With Cabrera pitching as well as he is, it's hard to imagine the Marlins would be willing to trade him within the National League East. Either way, these two NL powerhouses will be battling it out for the next few months, whether it be for the same trade target or in the postseason. More MLB: Guardians Make Steven Kwan Trade Decision Amid Rumors, Per Insider
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
Phillies Boss Breaks Silence on Alec Bohm Trade Replacement
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 Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a stunning walk-off win on Monday, courtesy of an extra-innings catcher's interference by the Boston Red Sox. The win helped the Phillies maintain their narrow hold on first place in the National League East division. But if they hope to hold onto that lead, they'll need some reinforcement at the trade deadline. Even after signing free agent reliever David Robertson, the Phillies seem most likely to target additional bullpen help as the priority. But it also seems likely they will explore some offensive upgrades, particularly after a harsh injury to third baseman Alec Bohm underscored questions about the bottom of the batting order. "Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has a fractured left rib and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday," according to The Associated Press. "Bohm is hitting .278 with eight home runs and 42 RBI in 92 games this season." ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies steps on the field for warmups prior to batting practice before facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08, 2025 in... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: Alec Bohm #28 of the Philadelphia Phillies steps on the field for warmups prior to batting practice before facing the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) More Cox/Getty After an All-Star breakout gave way to a brutal slump and a benching in the playoffs last year, Bohm has been the center of trade speculation for the Phillies. And now that he's been ruled out for a crucial stretch of the season, fans might expect that speculation to manifest in a viable replacement. But, speaking out on seeking a trade replacement for Bohm, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski declared the injury hasn't changed his outlook. "Dombrowski said Bohm's injury doesn't change how he views the team's need for a bat, possibly because he already knew the Phils needed one," Todd Zolecki reported for Dombrowski could be counting on Bohm to return after a brief stint on the injured list, or he could feel confident that Otto Kemp is a serviceable replacement at the hot corner. But it seems most likely that with or without a healthy Bohm, the Phillies' front office has been scouring the market for an affordable offensive upgrade. More MLB: Emmanuel Clase Trade? Why Deal To Phillies Makes Sense For Both Sides
