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Boston Globe
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Game 52 lineups and preview: Orioles at Red Sox still on, for now
Manager Alex Cora said the team would 'probably' benefit by having a day off in the middle of a stretch of scheduled games on 13 straight days. It would give the Sox a chance to reset their taxed bullpen, particularly after Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Baltimore is coming off an 8-4 win over the Brewers in 11 innings. The victory snapped an eight-game losing streak and was the first for interim manager Tony Mansolino, who took over when Brandon Hyde was fired Saturday. Advertisement Here is a preview. Lineups ORIOLES (16-32): TBA Pitching: LHP Cade Povich (1-3, 5.23 ERA) RED SOX (25-26): TBA Pitching: RHP Lucas Giolito (1-1, 7.08 ERA) Time: 6:45 p.m. TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Orioles vs. Giolito: Dylan Carlson 0-5, Ramón Laureano 0-3, Jorge Mateo 0-2, Ryan Mountcastle 2-6, Cedric Mullins 8-13, Ryan O'Hearn 4-25, Emmanuel Rivera 1-4, Adley Rutschman 1-3, Ramón Urías 1-4 Red Sox vs. Povich: Alex Bregman 1-5, Kristian Campbell 0-1, Rafael Devers 2-8, Jarren Duran 1-9, Ceddanne Rafaela 1-6, Rob Refsnyder 4-7, Trevor Story 1-4, Connor Wong 0-6 Advertisement Stat of the day: The Red Sox are the only team in MLB that has not been shut out this year. Notes: Giolito is 3-2 with a 5.19 ERA in five starts against the Orioles. … Jarren Duran is batting .318 with an .877 OPS in his last 11 games since May 10. … The Red Sox struck out a season-high 16 times in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Mets. … Povich is 0-2 with a 5.28 ERA in three career appearances against the Red Sox. He has 19 strikeouts in 15 ⅓ innings. Follow Andrew Mahoney
New York Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Bowden: 5 MLB trades I'd like to see in May, including deals for Ryan Helsley and Joe Ryan
MLB front office executives typically spend the first two months of the season evaluating their teams and the next two months identifying trade targets and beginning negotiations with other clubs. That process culminates in the last two weeks of July with most major-league trades happening in that window leading up to the trade deadline. Advertisement That approach hasn't really changed, and that general timetable remains, even though it's an archaic way of looking at things. In today's game, front offices equipped with advanced analytics have a much better feel at this stage for which teams are contenders and which are rebuilding, as well as which need to wait until closer to the July 31 deadline to decide whether to reset. Therefore, teams like the White Sox, Rockies, Pirates, Cardinals, Marlins, Nationals and Angels don't need to follow the old-school trade map. These non-contending teams aren't going to make the playoffs this year. If they have opportunities to trade veteran players for stronger prospect packages now, there is no reason to wait until July. I would like to see execs get the trading started earlier this year. With that in mind, I have come up with five trade proposals that could make sense now for the involved teams. In theory, if a 'selling' team trades earlier in the season, they should get a stronger package of prospects because the 'buyers' are getting the player(s) they're acquiring for an extra couple of months. Of course there are many variables at play in the market, but my larger point is that there's more value for both the buying and selling teams in making earlier trades. In the first week of May last year, the Marlins traded batting champ Luis Arraez to the Padres in a five-player deal. Will we see another May blockbuster this year? Here are five trades I'd like to see in May that feel like good fits for both sides. The Orioles need an ace if they want to contend in the American League East and return to the postseason. Enter Ryan, who has the ability to step into that role for them. The 28-year-old righty has a 2.93 ERA this season with 47 strikeouts in 40 innings. He's averaged 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings and just 1.1 walks per nine. Ryan is 35-28 with a 3.84 ERA over his five-year career and has a 3.45 ERA in his past 30 starts. This season, batters have hit .189 against his four-seam fastball and .192 against his sweeper. He is under team control through 2027. Advertisement In return, the Twins would get back Povich, whom they dealt to Baltimore in 2022 as part of the trade for reliever Jorge López. The 25-year-old lefty could go right into Minnesota's rotation. He has a 5.16 ERA over six starts this season after logging a 5.20 ERA in 16 starts last season. His arsenal includes a four-seamer, sweeper, curveball, changeup and sinker. Povich needs to improve the command, control and finish on all his pitches but should develop into a solid mid-rotation starter. He won't be arbitration-eligible until 2028. The Twins would also get Mayo, who made his major-league debut last year and was just recalled by Baltimore. Mayo, 23, can play either infield corner, has 25-home run power and is major-league-ready. The Athletic's Keith Law ranked Mayo as the No. 2 Orioles prospect and No. 18 in the sport earlier this year. The sleeper in this trade proposal is Forret, 21, a 14th-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Last year he posted a 3.88 ERA over 17 starts and nine relief appearances between Low A and High A. This year he's been a full-time starter at High-A Aberdeen, tallying a 1.66 ERA over five outings with 29 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings. The Twins are 15-20 and in fourth place in the AL Central. They did little this past offseason. It's time for a roster reset. Dave Dombrowski told me during an interview on the 'Front Office Show' on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Philadelphia has a need on the right side of the bullpen. The Phillies president of baseball operations made it clear that he views it as their biggest need. Their top righty reliever options, Jordan Romano and Orion Kerkering, have gotten off to slow starts. I think their top target should be Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who is considered one of the best in the sport. Helsley, an impending free-agent, is not expected to re-sign with the Cardinals, who should deal him between now and the trade deadline. Dombrowski and Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak are two of the longest-tenured front office executives and have had a strong relationship for decades. So, how about a trade of Helsley for Abel straight up? Advertisement Abel, 23, was the No. 15 pick (and the first high school pitcher selected) in the 2020 draft. He's been slow to develop as it's taken him a while to find command and control of his pitches. However, he's off to a promising start this season with a 2.75 ERA over 39 1/3 innings at Triple A. He's averaged 3.9 walks per nine innings this season after allowing 6.5 per nine last season. (He's averaged 5.2 per nine in his minor-league career.) Helsley, 30, is a two-time All-Star who last year led the majors in saves (49), topped the National League with 62 games finished and logged a 2.04 ERA. This season he has a 3.75 ERA and ranks in the 97th percentile in fastball velocity. For the Phillies to give up Abel in this deal, it's only fair that they have a chance to extend Helsley at the time of the trade. GO DEEPER As Mick Abel grinds through disappointing season, Phillies prospect searches for lessons The Rangers' offense has been sputtering, ranking 29th in the majors in runs, and they've had minimal production from center field. They placed outfielder Leody Taveras on waivers Sunday, a major-league source told The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, after he posted a .259 on-base percentage in 82 plate appearances. Meanwhile, outfielder Evan Carter, who hit .188 last season, has batted just .221 this season at Triple A, struggling against breaking balls. The Rangers were built to win now and a trade for Robert could make sense as he's only 27 but under team control through 2027. (Robert will make $15 million this season and has $20 million team options for the next two years.) He's off to a dismal start, hitting just .195, but has five home runs and league-leading 15 stolen bases. He had 36 doubles, 28 homers and 20 stolen bases during an All-Star 2023 season and also has a Gold Glove Award (2020) on his resume. Opposing teams can pitch around him because the White Sox have no one in their lineup to protect him. He could benefit from a change of scenery. Perhaps a package of Dreiling and Drake could get this deal done. Law ranked them sixth and 11th, respectively, among the Rangers' top prospects. Dreiling, a second-round pick in last year's draft, would be headliner going back to Chicago in this proposed trade. A left-handed power hitter, he has slashed .250/.350/.364 with four doubles, two homers and six steals this season at High A. Dreiling, 22, profiles as a 25-home run hitter who can play all three outfield positions. Drake, 24, has a 3.31 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings this season in Double A. He's averaged 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.2 walks per nine since making his pro debut in 2023. The Tigers (22-13) have the best record in the AL but it's hard not to think about how good they would have been if third baseman Alex Bregman had landed in Detroit instead of signing with Boston. That decision was no fault of the Tigers, who offered more years and dollars than the three-year, $120 million deal Bregman ultimately agreed to with the Red Sox. However, it's clear Detroit still has a significant need at third base, and trying to acquire Arenado makes a lot of sense. Advertisement Arenado has a full no-trade clause and has not indicated he would accept a move to the Motor City. However, perhaps the eight-time All-Star would reconsider the opportunity to join Detroit, a playoff team with one of the best and deepest five-man rotations in MLB. Arenado, 34, is having a solid season, batting .254/.341/.402 (108 OPS+) with nine doubles and three homers. He is still a strong defender at third base, ranking in the 92nd percentile in outs above average, which measures range. His veteran leadership would also be invaluable to the Tigers, who have a young roster. If Arenado approves a trade to Detroit, coming up with a prospect package should be far less difficult than agreeing on how much of his remaining salary St. Louis would absorb. Entering this year, the Cardinals owed Arenado $64 million on his contract through 2027. (The Rockies, his former team, owe him an additional $10 million over the next two years as part of the Colorado-St. Louis trade in 2021.) Two low-level prospects should be sufficient for the Cardinals as this deal would be more about opening up opportunities for young players such as Nolan Gorman. Perhaps a package of Randall and Rucker would work. Law ranked Randall, 22, a third-round pick in the 2024 draft, as the No. 11 prospect in Detroit's system. Rucker, 20, was a fourth-round pick in 2023. Both players are currently at Low-A Lakeland. GO DEEPER Nine teams, two close calls, one blocked trade: Inside the Cardinals' failed effort to move Nolan Arenado Soler played for the Royals from 2017 to July 2021, a stretch that included leading the AL with 48 homers in 2019. Over a 12-year career, he has 162-game averages of 31 homers and 32 doubles. He's maintained that this year with six homers and seven doubles in 131 plate appearances, though his .731 OPS is below his .792 career mark. A below-average defender in the outfield, Soler is best used as a designated hitter. The Royals entered Saturday ranked last in the majors in home runs with 15. To put that in perspective, 28 teams had hit 25 homers, 18 teams had hit 30 and the Yankees led the league with 54. OK, so the Royals then proceeded to club three homers on Saturday and a franchise-record seven long balls on Sunday, but I think they need to acquire power to get back to the postseason and Soler would be a good trade target. In return, the Angels would get Kudrna, who has a 5.23 ERA in five starts at Double A this season with 26 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings. Kudrna was a second-round pick out of high school in 2021. Law ranked the 22-year-old as the No. 8 prospect in the Royals' farm system while MLB Pipeline has him at No. 4. This trade would give the Angels salary relief and more payroll flexibility as Soler is signed for $16 million per year through 2026. (Top photo of Ryan Helsley: Joe Puetz / Getty Images)
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Maury Povich Has Some Thoughts About The Media Business Today
"On Par with Maury Povich" podcast On Par with Maury Povich Even though he has quite the legacy in covering major historical events in America and around the world throughout his long journalism career - from the Berlin Wall to John F. Kennedy's funeral - media personality Maury Povich is still likely best known to most for revealing many paternity tests on The Maury Show, his daytime television talk show that aired from 1991 to 2022. Today, Povich, 86, has returned to the air waves in the form of a brand new weekly podcast titled On Par with Maury Povich. Sitting down with the veteran journalist to discuss his pivot into this modern medium, I wondered what his career mindset is right now towards the podcast. Povich said, 'It's very different for me because I always used to love to tell my friends when I stopped the talk show, my hero was Johnny Carson. When Johnny stopped his show, he was never to be seen again and I thought it was great. I thought I was going to do the same thing. Then, it's like The Godfather 3 movie - just when I think I was out, they drag me back in. So, I'm here and I'm having a lot of fun. I don't know if I like all of the stuff around the show. I like to learn about my guests and everything, but going back out, doing promotion, doing publicity, talking to people, doing that - I've been doing that for all my life, but doing [the podcast] On a recent podcast episode, with new episodes premiering on Mondays, Povich had his longtime wife and fellow notable news leader, Connie Chung, on as a guest. During the conversation, she brought up how many do not know or remember her husband's media contributions throughout history - which Povich responded to her on the podcast by saying, 'What have I always told you about all this stuff? As long as you know it, it's okay.' While reflecting upon his path in and around media, Povich said, 'My father was the sports columnist of The Washington Post for 75 years, so I kind of learned journalism at his knee. He was always a spectacular observer and a great wordsmith, when it came to events. He would rather look at events in his own eyes. He didn't rely on going to the locker room to find out what went through the pitcher's head when someone hit it out of the park. It was the fact that what he saw when he hit it out of the park - that was more important than asking a pitcher what he pitched. And so, I always was a really good observer. I thought, even when I interview people, the two greatest compliments I could ever get from an interview are if somebody said - Wow, you know, nobody's ever asked me that question - or they would say - Wow, that was so long ago. I can't believe you dug that up. When you get those comments, you really feel good.' Being arguably most iconic for his years revealing on The Maury Show whether a guest was or was not the father of a child through a paternity test, I was curious if Povich has come to embrace his most popular claim to fame, which has sometimes been seen with opposition. Maury Povich on "The Maury Show" (1991-2022) The Maury Show 'Absolutely, I embrace it,' Povich said. 'I've had to answer from a lot of media critics over the years. Their biggest grievance was that I was exploiting people and I keep telling them - No, let me tell you what I'm doing. We all know that if a child grows up with two parents, instead of one parent, they're going to have a better chance at life. All I'm trying to do - and by the way, maybe in a very sensational way, when somebody is denying being the parent of a child - I'm trying to get this guy in the life of that child, if he is the father. If he's not the father, guess what? He can then relax and go on with his life. So, I hang my hat on that kind of feeling about the show. I defend it in every way. I think most people, even if they think of it as entertainment, underneath, they understand what I'm doing.' In his own life, Povich is not only a father of three, but he is also a grandfather and mentions the possibility of soon becoming a great-grandparent, as one of his granddaughters will be getting married this fall. So, what exactly are Povich's top priorities today alongside his family? 'I think what I'm really proud of, in terms of my children and my wife, is that my two daughters, who are much older than our son - one is in their late 50s, one is in her early 60s. They have two kids each, so I have four grandchildren. Then, I've got our son, who's going to be 30. What I'm proud of, more than anything else, is they don't have to worry about us - that we're healthy and it's not the kids becoming the parent of the parent. We're not there yet - hopefully, we'll never be there. I'm very proud that my kids don't have to worry about us.' With his extensive background within various media routes over the years, I wondered how Povich's perception of journalism has perhaps evolved, and what he is liking and disliking about the ways in which we get our news today. Maury Povich On Par with Maury Povich Povich said, 'I do have a like and I'll tell you about that in a moment, but I think a lot of us who started their careers in the 60s, 70s - even in the 80s - we can't find it. It's not there anymore, unfortunately. We're at wit's end as to what now is being taken as news and even how it's gathered - and not only gathered, but then goes out, whether it be in print or whether it be on the air. I don't think either Connie and I would fit today. I just don't know whether we would have enough eyeballs watching us today because we're from a different generation. We believe in observing things and giving out the news in a very balanced way - a way in which we are observers and we are not participants. I think it's more difficult everyday.' He added: 'This is what I like, though. Local journalism is great. People who read the local papers or read them on their phones or whatever - local journalism hasn't taken the hit that mainstream journalism has. I think we have to go back to that kind of journalism. The only other way is to get reborn again. I think that's the silver lining to me in journalism, is what's happening locally.' Being a popular figure that we have come to know over the past few decades on our television screens, but seldom getting to really know the man himself, I decided to ask him - Who is Maury Povich in 2025? What brings you the most purpose and passion to your days lately? 'Well, I think more than anything else, I'm 86 - and I'm still as curious as I was at 26. If people want to stay young, boy - that's a good way to start. I mean, still be curious. Don't shut off all these things. Ask questions still. Don't stay silent. Do a lot of reading. I still read a lot. I read for fun and I'm still reading stuff from historical knowledge of two centuries ago. I'm still fascinated about life. I think that's just a key.' This week in Denver, Povich will appear during Season 11 of SeriesFest, a nonprofit and annual festival happening from April 29 through May 4. So, what does it mean to Povich to have a festival in existence like this, that celebrates and provides an elevated platform for both up-and-coming creatives and established professionals to get their episodic storytelling publicly recognized? Povich said, 'It's a celebration of content on television in many ways, whether it be episodic, whether it be nonfiction - and now with podcasts. There's going to be a lot of podcasters there. I'm anxious to go because I feel like a rookie. I was going to television conventions for 40-some years, but I've never gone this way. I'm the new guy on the block. I love it! I'm looking forward to it. We're going to tape an episode of On Par with Maury Povich with who I consider to be a terrific journalist, Jessica Yellin, who was the former White House Correspondent for CNN and has a great podcast herself with a great name of News Not Noise.' Circling back to Povich's life alongside Chung, whom he married in 1984, I wondered how she continues to bring insight, value and joy to his world today. 'If I track my career, my whole national career, which is now 1986 on - it's almost 40 years - it would have never happened without Connie. This crazy Australian, Rupert Murdoch, buys the Metromedia television stations - turns them into Fox. I'm told one night when I'm anchoring the local news in Washington that Mr. Murdoch wants to see me in New York. Connie and I have had a commuting marriage. She's in New York - I'm in Washington. We see each other on weekends. I come up to New York in June of 1986. Murdoch, I've never met the man, brings me in. He introduces me to all these guys who are Australian. They were all producers of his and writers and reporters of his from Australia. They said - We're going to do this show. I said - Okay - well what kind of show is it? He said - You'll figure it out, mate. Not only that, you'll come up here. We'll start this show and if it doesn't work out, you'll go back to Washington. I said - What is this, summer camp? He says - We'll see if it works and you also might as well find out if you can live with your wife. So, that was the June of 1986 and the show called A Current Affair started. It became a huge hit. I always say now that I've been held hostage in New York for 40 years.' Maury Povich and Connie Chung Connie Chung Povich Beyond his current podcasting work for On Par with Maury Povich, are there other projects or industries that he still would like to tap into in the near future? Povich said, 'Well, I do have one that Connie and I started 17 years ago. You won't believe this - we founded a newspaper in the state of Montana up in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park called The Flathead Beacon. It has won every editorial award in the state: the best weekly newspaper, the best website, the best seasonal magazine - this glossy thing called Flathead Living that comes out four times a year. I'm not saying it's a critical success - a financial success? It's still a work-in-progress. We had to go from print back to digital and now it's a daily newspaper. The Flathead Beacon is thriving in that part of Montana. We're very proud of it - and so, I spend a lot of time there.' Concluding the conversation with a familiar face and voice that so many of us have come to know over the years, I was curious what Povich is enjoying most about his life today, differently from in years past. Maury Povich On Par with Maury Povich 'Well, I don't have to worry about going and doing this [The Maury Show] every single week, that I did for three and four days a week. I don't have to worry about basically being responsible for a 100-person staff. I think if I miss anything in the talk show, it's that most of those staff members were with me for 20 and 30 years. I saw their kids grow up - and because of the show, they were able to send their kids to school. They were able to have health benefits. They were able to do everything that they ever wanted to do. They were able to own homes and create terrific families. I miss that a lot.'
CBS News
31-03-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Baltimore Orioles host Boston Red Sox for home opener. Here's what you should know.
The Baltimore Orioles will welcome American League East rival Boston Red Sox to Camden Yards on Monday for their home opener. The game, originally scheduled for 3:05 p.m., was moved up to 2:35 p.m. due to a threat of severe weather in the late afternoon and into the evening. The Orioles are asking people in attendance, and those watching on TV, to tune in for pregame festivities at 2 p.m. WJZ and CBS News Baltimore will have a home-opener special on Monday starting at noon. WJZ's First Alert Weather team is monitoring a line of potentially strong storms in Maryland on Monday afternoon and evening. A level two (out of a five-tier system) risk for severe weather has been issued. Our biggest concern is the threat of wind gusts of up to 60 mph with any storm that manages. Hail is also possible. Any storm will be capable of producing brief heavy rain and lots of lightning. The timing of storms is important. If storms hold off long enough, the game may go off without a hitch. You should expect some road closures around Camden Yards before the game, including on Eutaw Street from Pratt to Camden streets and on Camden Street from Howard to Russell streets. The parking lots will be open at 11 a.m., and the gates will open at noon. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation says these streets and lanes will be closed on Monday, March 31: Transportation officials say the following parking restrictions will be implemented on Monday, March 31, beginning at 10 a.m.: The Baltimore Orioles have new features this season at Oriole Park . The left-field wall has been moved in, with a section for children to catch home run balls. The Bird Bath Splash Zone has expanded to two sections beyond the outfield wall. Select beer, among other food and drink items, will be at a valued price during Baltimore Orioles games at Camden Yards this season. The new value menu includes more than a dozen items for less than $6. And, for those who like to enjoy a "cold one" on a hot summer day, 12-ounce Miller High Life, Blue Moon, Leinenkugel's, Stella Artois and Sierra Nevada will be sold for $5. The full value menu includes: Maryland restaurants will also be featured, including Ekiben, Attman's Deli, The Nutty Pitch, Pat & Stugg's, Pat LaFrieda's, Stuggy's Gourmet Hot Dogs, Vida Taco, Boog's BBQ, 7th Inning Sorbet, Vida Taco, Factoria Maria Pupuseria, Deddle's Mini Donuts, The Local Fry, Rita's Italian Ice, Squire's Pizza, Encore Sausage, Turkey Hill, and Camden Commons. Here's a look at the promotions, new merchandise and food options . The Baltimore Orioles will send lefty Cade Povich to the mound to start the home opener. Povich posted a 3-9 record with a 5.20 earned run average in 16 starts last season, in his first in the big leagues. "I'm definitely honored and excited to get the opportunity," Povich said about starting the home opener. The Red Sox will start lefty Sean Newcombe, who had a 1-0 record with a 6.30 ERA in seven games last season with the Oakland Athletics. The Baltimore Orioles (2-2) started the season with a four-game series split in Toronto against the Blue Jays. The O's won on Thursday and Saturday -- 12-2 and 9-5. They lost on Friday and Sunday -- 8-2 and 3-1. The Orioles blasted 10 home runs in the first series in Toronto. Jordan Westburg hit three home runs, while Adley Rutschman and Cedric Mullins both added two. Ryan O'Hearn and Mullins are both batting .400 through four games. The Red Sox (1-3) lost three of four against the Texas Rangers to begin the season. Boston had just three home runs in four games, including two by Wilyer Abreu. Abreu leads the Red Sox with a .700 batting average. They also have Jarren Duran, Rafael Devers, Alex Bregman, and Kristian Campbell. Boston's pitching has allowed 13 runs in four games. Baltimore will play three games at Camden Yards against Boston before heading to Kansas City and then Arizona.
