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Newsweek
a day ago
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- Newsweek
Dodgers' Dustin May Offers 1-Word Response on 'Trade Bait' Talk
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Los Angeles Dodgers have held onto the lead in the National League West division as well as one of the best records in baseball all season, but some factors could be driving them to trade away a veteran piece at the upcoming deadline. For one thing, the Dodgers have reason to hope their starting rotation will suddenly become an area of strength as Blake Snell returns from the injured list. That might lead to a move for one of the team's other starters to free up some room in the rotation. And, for another, the Dodgers are surprisingly desperate for some bullpen reinforcement or an offensive upgrade as their divisional lead wanes in the wake of the All-Star game. As a result, six-year pitcher Dustin May could be the odd man out. "In the last week, trade rumors have started to swirl around May, the oft-injured right-hander who is finally healthy this season — but also having an up-and-down campaign in his final year before free agency," Jack Harris wrote for the Los Angeles Times. LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 07: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sits in the dugout during the second inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August... LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 07: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers sits in the dugout during the second inning of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on August 7, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) More Kamin-Oncea/Getty May missed all of last season with an injury and has returned to post a harsh 4.85 ERA in 18 starts so far this year. It's hard to say just how much trade value he'd really generate in return, but the Dodgers might look to land something if they believe he will move on in free agency this coming winter anyway. And as trade speculation has risen, Harris reported a sarcastic one-word retort from the pitcher. "May hardly seemed surprised to see his name mentioned as possible trade bait in multiple reports this week; having long ago grown accustomed to such speculation during his rise as a top pitching prospect," Harris wrote. "'Shocker,' he quipped earlier this weekend." May indicated that he's used to seeing his name in potential trade reports, and that those aren't doing anything to add pressure to his performances. But he gave up four earned runs in just five innings in his last outing against the Boston Red Sox, hurting his potential trade value and suggesting the rumors could be having some negative impact. In the next few days, fans will find out if that performance was his final one as a Dodger. More MLB: Aaron Judge to First Base? Why Position Change In 2026, Beyond Makes Sense
NBC Sports
2 days ago
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- NBC Sports
Mets at Padres prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 28
Its Monday, July 28 and the Mets (62-44) continue their West Coast trip with a series in San Diego against the Padres (57-49). Frankie Montas is slated to take the mound for New York against Dylan Cease for San Diego. The Mets rallied last night against the Giants to win 5-3 and sweep the three-game series. New York has now won a season-high seven in a row. Ronny Mauricio paced the attack with four hits for the Mets who now lead the National League East by 1.5 games. The Padres won Sunday against the Cardinals, 9-2 to earn a split of their four-game series. Manny Machado picked up four of San Diego's 16 hits on the afternoon. The Padres have rallied to pull to within four games of the Dodgers in the National League West. Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Mets at Padres Date: Monday, July 28, 2025 Time: 9:40PM EST Site: Petco Park City: San Diego, CA Network/Streaming: SNY, SDPA, MLBN Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Mets at the Padres The latest odds as of Monday: Moneyline: Mets (+114), Padres (-136) Spread: Padres -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Padres Pitching matchup for July 28, 2025: Frankie Montas vs. Dylan Cease Mets: Frankie Montas (3-1, 4.62 ERA) Last outing: July 22 vs. Angels - 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 StrikeoutsPadres: Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.59 ERA) Last outing: July 23 at Miami - 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Mets: Frankie Montas (3-1, 4.62 ERA) Last outing: July 22 vs. Angels - 3.18 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts Padres: Dylan Cease (3-10, 4.59 ERA) Last outing: July 23 at Miami - 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Padres The Mets have won 5 of their last 6 games on the road Manny Machado is riding a 5-game hitting streak with multiple hits in each of the 5 games (13-21) Dylan Cease has struck out 27 opposing hitters in just 22.1 innings in July Juan Soto homered Sunday for the first time since July 18 against Cincinnati If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Mets and the Padres Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Mets and the Padres: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Newsweek
2 days ago
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- Newsweek
Padres' Trade Deadline Takes Wild Turn After Red Sox's Jarren Duran Decision
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 San Diego Padres desperately need to add an outfielder to fill the massive void in left field. They've been closely linked to a trade for Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran, but no deal has come to fruition to this point. Still, it seems like the Padres have been all in to land Duran. He would come with All-Star potential and team control on his contract, two things the Padres desperately need. While the Padres have stayed closely linked to Duran, USA Today's Bob Nightengale recently suggested the Red Sox had no plans of trading the All-Star outfielder in the coming days. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox bats in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox bats in a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois."The Boston Red Sox have no plans to trade outfielder Jarren Duran at the deadline, rejecting the San Diego Padres' offers, and are more likely to move him this winter," Nightengale wrote. This report is a crushing blow to the Padres and their fans. Adding Duran would have been the perfect deadline addition for the Padres to make as they try to chase down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the loaded National League West. San Diego could still pursue a trade for Duran in the offseason if it wants to. But for now, the front office will need to pivot to a different option. Luis Robert Jr. and Adolis Garcia are two change-of-scenery candidates the Padres could pursue. Neither guy has been great this season, but it would be a lot more affordable to trade for one of them than Duran. Either way, a trade needs to be made in the coming days. The Padres need to find a solution for the biggest hole on their roster. More MLB: Mitch Keller Blockbuster? Blue Jays Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
Another Giants Trade? Trade Speculation Increases As Deadline Approaches
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 San Francisco Giants already pulled off what will likely be the biggest trade of the season in a deal to acquire Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox. Now, the Giants could look to continue making moves in the final days before the trade deadline. San Francisco still has a few holes to fill if it wants to chase down the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently suggested the Giants could pull off a trade for Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García in a move that would give the slugger a fresh start in the Bay Area. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 23: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers reacts to an inside pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Globe Life Field on July 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 23: Adolis García #53 of the Texas Rangers reacts to an inside pitch during the first inning against the Athletics at Globe Life Field on July 23, 2025 in Arlington, Texas."At his best, García is an electric player with pop. Before eventually winning ALCS MVP in 2023, he hit 39 home runs and posted an .836 OPS during the regular season. But since then, he's hit just .226 with a .678 OPS in 250 games," Kelly wrote. "Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has already swung a trade for Rafael Devers, and García is someone who would fit well in San Francisco. "Not only is he capable of traversing the complicated right field at Oracle Park, but he would also give San Francisco a significant offensive upgrade against lefties over Mike Yastrzemski." Adding García to the outfield in San Francisco would certainly be an upgrade, just on defense alone. García would bring one of the best outfield gloves in baseball to a Giants team that needs a talented right fielder to man the tricky outfield in the Bay Area. It likely wouldn't cost the Giants more than a bottom of the top-30 prospect to land the veteran slugger. The best-case scenario would be the Giants can help him return to form at the plate, but the worst-case scenario would be San Francisco landing an elite defender. Either way, it wouldn't hurt. More MLB: Yankees' Aaron Judge Finally Breaks Silence Following Grim Injury Update
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Red Sox Add Pitcher; Padres Get Outfielder in Insider's 3-Team Trade Proposal
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 Boston Red Sox have shifted to heavy buyers this month as they look for pitching, and the San Diego Padres know they need an outfielder if they wish to compete in the National League. Former general manager Jim Bowden made sure to get both teams what they need in his recent three-team trade proposal. Here is the full trade breakdown: Boston Red Sox acquire: RHP Edward Cabrera (From Miami) San Diego Padres acquire: OF Jarren Duran (From Boston) Miami Marlins acquire: C Ethan Salas (From San Diego), RHP Luis Perales (From Boston) MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at loanDepot park on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. MIAMI, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Edward Cabrera #27 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at loanDepot park on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida."The Red Sox need another solid starter to put alongside Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello and Lucas Giolito in the top part of their rotation," wrote Bowden. "Enter Cabrera, who would give them a legitimate shot to win the division or maintain a wild-card spot while improving their chances of winning a playoff series." Cabrera has been the best pitcher this season for the Marlins, recording a 3.48 ERA in 17 starts. He came into the season under the radar behind Sandy Alcántara but has emerged as another dominant arm. As for the Padres portion of the deal, they finally get the outfielder they've been looking for in left field. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox singles during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 18: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox singles during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois."The Padres would land another difference-making bat, one that would arguably give them the best and most athletic outfield in the sport with Fernando Tatis Jr. in right, Jackson Merrill in center and Duran in left," wrote Bowden. "Duran's combination of power and speed would significantly lengthen their lineup and give them a solid shot to catch the Dodgers, who they trail by five games in the National League West." This deal would not only help the Red Sox get pitching, it would also start to free up the logjam of outfielders. Duran's name has been thrown around in trade rumors all season long for this exact reason, and it's likely he gets dealt between now and Thursday. Lastly, the Marlins do get some excellent pieces to build their future with from this deal. FT. MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Luis Perales of the Boston Red Sox warms up during a spring training team workout on February 17, 2024 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. FT. MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 17: Luis Perales of the Boston Red Sox warms up during a spring training team workout on February 17, 2024 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida."The Marlins would get their long-term answer at catcher in Salas, and Perales has similar long-term potential to Cabrera," added Bowden. "Salas, 19, is already at Double A, though he's been sidelined since mid-April with a lower back injury. Perales, 22, underwent Tommy John surgery last July. He posted a 2.94 ERA over nine starts in High A and Double A last season. The prospects' additional years of team control, distance from arbitration and the Marlins' timetable for contention would make the fit work for Miami." These two prospects are obviously pieces that Marlins fans won't see for a few more years, but they're players who would add to the next wave of young talent Miami will bring to the majors by the end of the decade. This is one of those rare three-team trades that really works out for everyone. None of the teams get the short end of the stick in this deal and allows them all to acquire pieces they need for now or the future. More MLB: Cubs, Padres Pitching Target Sandy Alcántara 'Aware He'll be Traded'
