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Yankees Have Competition From 11 Teams For All-Star Third Baseman: Report
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 Major League Baseball trade deadline is one week away, and one player has prompted executives around the league to contact the Arizona Diamondbacks about a possible deal: Eugenio Suarez. Suarez, 34, leads all of MLB with 86 RBIs for the Diamondbacks, who are 50-53 — 10 games out of first place in the National League West and 5.5 games behind the San Diego Padres for the third and final NL wild card berth through Wednesday. More news: Former Yankees Hitting Coach Destroys A-Rod's Critique of Anthony Volpe The Diamondbacks are telling rival clubs that they plan to trade at least some of their veterans, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. John Gambadoro of 98.7-FM in Phoenix reported 12 teams have inquired about Suarez. There are currently 12 teams yes 12 that have inquired about Eugenio Suarez. The Reds, Yankees and Mariners among them. Arizona will target best value for any trade but obviously would like to bring back pitching. — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 24, 2025 Many in the New York media have been linking the Yankees to Suarez as an upgrade for their third-base situation, which was left without a clear answer when Jazz Chisholm Jr. moved back to second base earlier this month. Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros and the American League and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds and the National League joke around during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July... Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros and the American League and Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds and the National League joke around during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Nationals Park on July 16, 2018 in Washington, DC. MoreSince then, Jorbit Vivas and Oswald Peraza have been alternating at third base. Neither is a star; Vivas is hitting .164 in 28 games while Peraza is hitting .147 in 69 games. More news: Mets Acquire Veteran Pitcher Recently Cut By Yankees Given the perpetual World-Series-or-bust operating mentality that guides the Yankees and their fans, it would count as a surprise if Vivas and Peraza remain the team's third base tandem beyond the July 31 deadline. Suarez isn't the only third baseman to potentially be traded this month, but he might be the best hitter available at any position. More news: Red Sox Sign Veteran Recently Released by Yankees In 259 games as a Diamondback, Suarez is hitting .254 with a .321 on-base percentage and a .518 slugging percentage. His 66 home runs over the last season-plus put him at a 41-homer pace over 162 games. Suarez is in the final year of an eight-year, $79 million contract extension originally inked with the Cincinnati Reds in March 2018. He made the National League All-Star team for the second time in his career this month. More news: Yankees World Series Champion, St. Louis' Last AL All-Star, Dies at 97 Yankees third basemen have accumulated 0.1 WAR combined through Wednesday, 16th in MLB according to Baseball Reference. Other contenders — the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, and Cincinnati Reds — have gotten equal or lesser production at the hot corner this season. The Reds are 53-50, 2.5 games behind San Diego in the Wild Card race, but reportedly have interest in a reunion with Suarez. Given the high demand for the slugger, expect Suarez to fetch the Diamondbacks a handsome return in prospect capital if he is traded in the next week. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
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4 hours ago
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Padres Pushed To Swing Monster Trade For $45 Million Ace At Deadline
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 Chris Landers recently put together a hypothetical trade that would send Kansas City Royals ace Seth Lugo to the San Diego Padres in exchange for prospects Kavares Tears and Deivid Coronil. "Now we're getting to the big stuff. With Cease, Nick Pivetta and Yu Darvish around plus Michael King hopefully nearing a return from the IL, San Diego doesn't necessarily need a frontline guy who can take the ball in a postseason game," Landers wrote. "What it needs is some stability, an innings-eater who can slot into the No. 4 spot and just give the Padres competence and a chance to win every fifth day. "Lugo has his warts, and he's certainly not as good as his sparkling ERA suggests, but his kitchen-sink approach has been keeping hitters off balance for years now. And, just as importantly, he's a workhorse, someone who's stayed relatively healthy of late and can pitch deep into games thanks to his contact-forward approach." CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 23: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field on July 23, 2025 in Chicago, trade seems to fit both teams perfectly. With Lugo's contract expiring, it's very unlikely he returns to Kansas City after this season. The veteran righty will likely sign with the highest bidder in free agency as he finishes his career in the next few years. For the Padres, this would add an additional ace to their staff. Lugo has been incredible over the past few seasons and doesn't seem to be showing any signs of letting up. The Padres need to do whatever it takes to close the gap on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. While adding to the outfield might be the most pressing issue, the Padres could afford to make a deal like this for an ace like Lugo. More MLB: Padres Land All-Star Red Sox Outfielder In Loaded Hypothetical Trade
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a day ago
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Former Cy Young Finalist Surprisingly Emerges in Trade Market
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. Most would not think that the San Diego Padres are in any position to become somewhat sellers at the trade deadline. However, that is not quite the case according to some of the latest reports. MLB insider Buster Olney has reported that San Diego has made starting pitcher Dylan Cease available for trade. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC."A surprise name has emerged in the starting pitcher market: Dylan Cease, who will be eligible for free agency at year's end," Olney wrote via a post on X. "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. Mets, AL East teams, Cubs among teams that have talked about him." The idea of floating Cease around is quite an interesting one from San Diego's front office, as it entered Wednesday just 3 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. Cease has been extremely reliable and consistent, as he's made 30-plus in each of the last four seasons and is well on pace to reach that mark again this season. He has, though, struggled a bit throughout the year. After his loss Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, Cease is now 3-10 with a 4.59 ERA across 21 starts and 113 2/3 innings pitched. Dylan Cease, Dirty 85mph Knuckle Curve. 😨 — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July 23, 2025 As for the suitors listed, both the Mets and Cubs are in need of upgrades to their starting rotations, and both have the assets to get a deal done. Cease in New York would be his first time pitching under the bright lights of New York and some guys just can't handle that spotlight. A trade to Chicago would send Cease back to the team that originally drafted him all the way back in 2014. Either way, a Cease trade would be a massive move and whatever team strikes a deal for him would give up a massive haul for one of the top strikeout pitchers in baseball. More MLB: Cardinals Shockingly Designate $7.5 Million Pitcher for Assignment
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a day ago
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Dodgers Predicted to Replace Tanner Scott With Trade for Reliever of the Year
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 Los Angeles Dodgers have held onto their lead in the competitive National League West division but after a loss to the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts has sounded an alarm. The Dodgers bullpen gave up six runs in two innings to propel the team's 11th loss in its last 14 games, soliciting boos from the home fans and a clear message from Roberts. "It better be rock bottom as far as how we've been pitching, how we've been playing defense," he said after the game, according to ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. Earlier in the day, the Dodgers placed reliever Tanner Scott on the injured list with an elbow issue and the poor performances and extensive ailments are making it clear that the team will seek at least one high-leverage relief arm at the upcoming trade deadline. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Andrew Friedman of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts during a press conference introducing Blake Snell as a Dodger at Dodger Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.... LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: Andrew Friedman of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts during a press conference introducing Blake Snell as a Dodger at Dodger Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) More How/Getty "POBO Andrew Friedman doesn't like overpaying at the trade deadline, but he doesn't have much of a choice right now," Mike Axisa wrote for CBS Sports. "The Dodgers are the most win-now team in the sport and the bullpen is a huge weakness." To fix that weakness in a big way, Axisa predicted the Dodgers would trade for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, the reigning National League Reliever of the Year Award winner. "The Dodgers seem likely to add multiple relievers at the deadline," Axisa added. "I'll bet on Helsley being the most impactful." As a two-time All-Star, Helsley has the credentials to serve as a high-impact reliever addition for the Dodgers, though his campaign so far this year hasn't lived up to last season's performance. He has a 3.18 ERA with 19 saves in 27 games finished so far, though, and that would be good enough to instantly make him the Dodgers' best closer option if he does join them in a trade. More MLB: MLB Insider Lists Braves Slugger As Best Designated Hitter On Market
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2 days ago
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Dodgers Reportedly Contacting Cardinals About Former All-Star Closer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to capture yet another National League West crown this season despite the injury bug striking their bullpen all year. Per a report from Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Dodgers have reached out to the St. Louis Cardinals about the availability of closer Ryan Helsley. ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 13: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2025 in St Louis,... ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 13: Ryan Helsley #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on July 13, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. More Photo byThe Cardinals are within striking distance of a playoff spot and have a pair of favorable matchups over the next two weeks, so they might not be set in stone about trading away Helsley. The Dodgers, however, are almost certainly returning to the postseason as they attempt to defend their World Series Championship. The Dodgers have endured many injuries in their campaign, losing Evan Phillips for the season to Tommy John surgery, along with Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech being on the injured list as of Monday. Helsley would be one of the Dodgers' top choices to grab at the deadline, if the Cardinals make the former Reliever of the Year available. The Redbird closer closed a franchise record 49 games last season, leading all of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals are in limbo leading up to the deadline, which could delay any trades that the team is considering making. If the Cardinals have a strong week then they could be in a playoff spot and be looking to keep Helsley around for the stretch run to make the postseason. If they have a bad week, the Cardinals hold plenty of assets they could move at the deadline, and the Dodgers will be waiting with open arms for one of the top closers if he hits the market. More MLB: A's Reportedly Shopping Starting Pitchers As Deadline Hot Stove Heats Up
