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Newsweek
15 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Orioles All-Star Tagged As Best First Baseman On Market By MLB Insider
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Baltimore Orioles have fallen off from their playoff-clinching performance of last season, and now they are focusing on trading expiring contracts to retool for a run at October next year. But as the Orioles' season crumbles below them, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn has put together an All-Star campaign, resurging his career and, according to Mark Feinsand, is the best first baseman on the trade market. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./O'Hearn, who is a free agent at the end of the season, revitalized his career in Baltimore after a disastrous tenure with the Kansas City Royals. He is now expected to be one of the top options on the trade block next week. O'Hearn entered Wednesday with 12 home runs and a .280 batting average and a .828 OPS. The market is thin in run-producing bats, and O'Hearn not only fills that need but is versatile enough to play the corner outfield spots as well. O'Hearn comes with a low risk due to his impending free agency, potentially causing his price to drop a slight amount. The Orioles are going to trade him away with the focus on building up their roster, and teams should be waiting on the phone lines to grab O'Hearn for the final two months. With the market heating up, the Orioles will be very active with all of their expiring contracts, but the most value is coming from making a deal to send O'Hearn to a contender. O'Hearn will be sought after and could very easily be the first domino to fall in the left-handed hitting market. More MLB: Royals Reportedly Willing To Trade, Looking To Compete Next Year
USA Today
a day ago
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- USA Today
Ryan O'Hearn Player Props: July 23, Orioles vs. Guardians
Ryan O'Hearn is back in action after he reached base in his only plate appearance in his previous game, going 1 for 1. His Baltimore Orioles take on Slade Cecconi and the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET on CLEG and MASN2. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Ryan O'Hearn player prop bets. O'Hearn has racked up a team-high batting average of .280. He has hit 12 home runs and collected 36 RBI. Watch tonight's Orioles game on Fubo! Ryan O'Hearn Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians Ryan O'Hearn vs. Slade Cecconi Ryan O'Hearn prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 1:28 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Ryan O'Hearn stats against the Guardians Guardians starter: Slade Cecconi
Newsweek
3 days ago
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- Newsweek
Astros Landing $8 Million Slugger Would Boost Lineup Ahead Of Trade 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 Zachary Rotman recently put together a hypothetical trade idea that would send Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn to the Houston Astros in exchange for prospects A.J. Blubaugh and Parker Smith. "In this deal, the Astros would acquire O'Hearn, a perfect fit for their lineup. In the short term, Houston can use him primarily as a DH, as Yordan Alvarez is still on the Injured List," Rotman wrote. "When Alvarez is healthy, O'Hearn can play in left field, with Walker etched in as the first baseman. O'Hearn won't provide stellar defense by any means, but he was an All-Star this season because of his bat, and his left-handed swing can add some much-needed balance to a right-handed heavy lineup." BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 29: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 29, 2025 in... BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 29: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles takes a swing during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 29, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. MoreBut would this trade idea make sense for both sides? For the Astros, it would provide them with a versatile defender who would upgrade their lineup in a big way. O'Hearn, whether it be at first base, designated hitter, or in the outfield, would be an everyday player for the Astros. Houston would use him in a variety of ways as it looks to make a World Series push this season. Pitching prospects are the biggest thing the Orioles need right now. Blubaugh is incredibly talented and could be ready to pitch in Baltimore as early as this season. The Orioles are likely looking to build their pitching rotation from the ground up, so a deal to acquire two talented young pitchers would be ideal. This could be a slight overpay from the Astros, as it likely wouldn't cost a prospect as talented as Blubaugh to land O'Hearn, but the fit and groundwork make a lot of sense. More MLB: Sandy Alcántara Blockbuster? Cubs Trade Rumors Reaching New Peak
Newsweek
4 days ago
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- Newsweek
Intra-Division Mock Trade Sends $8 Million Slugger To Desperate Red Sox
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 Quinn Everts recently pitched a trade proposal that would send Baltimore Orioles slugger Ryan O'Hearn to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for prospects Nelly Taylor and Hayden Mullins ahead of the trade deadline. "The Boston Red Sox are one of the hottest teams in baseball. Their ten-game winning streak was just snapped by the Chicago Cubs, but things are going about as well as possible for the Sox, especially considering they traded their best player earlier this season," Everts wrote. "Still, the team isn't without its holes, and first base is one of them. "Abraham Toro, the team's current option, has been passable for most of the season. But if this team wants to make a real push in the postseason, it needs to make an upgrade at that position; enter Orioles first baseman / designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn, one of the most popular names on the trade market." ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA - JULY 15: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles bats during the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Matthew Grimes Jr./Intra-division trades are rare, but they still happen. In fact, the Orioles already pulled off an intra-division trade with the Tampa Bay Rays earlier this month. For the Red Sox, acquiring O'Hearn would be a dream come true. He would be a massive upgrade at first base, and it would be one of the more affordable deals on the market. Prying O'Hearn from the Orioles would likely be much easier than stealing Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Orioles will likely need to take the best trade package from whichever team is willing to give it up for O'Hearn. While he's having a great season, it's not like trading him to the Red Sox would come back to bite Baltimore in the long term. This deal looks to have the framework of a realistic trade in the coming weeks. More MLB: Yankees Linked To $66 Million Slugger As Trade Buzz Reaches New Peak
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Red Sox Listed As Landing Spot For $8 Million Rival Slugger, Per Insider
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 been through quite the roller-coaster ride of a season so far. They've had low moments, including the drama that surrounded Rafael Devers and led to his eventual trade. But they've also had high moments, including the recent winning streak that's placed them back in the postseason race. With Boston winning so much, it's hard to imagine it doing anything but buying at the trade deadline. There are a few holes on the roster, including on the pitching staff and at first base, that the Red Sox could look to upgrade. FanSided's MLB insider, Robert Murray, recently suggested the Red Sox could land a "rare" intra-division trade with the Baltimore Orioles to acquire slugger Ryan O'Hearn this month. O'Hearn plays some outfield, but he would likely be used solely as a first baseman in Boston. BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 12: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 12, 2025 in... BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 12: Ryan O'Hearn #32 of the Baltimore Orioles runs to first base during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 12, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. More"The Orioles have already made one intra-division trade. Why not another? The Red Sox are in position to buy at the deadline and with the right series of moves, could be a World Series contender even after trading Rafael Devers," Murray wrote. "O'Hearn would give them certainty throughout the season at first base and bolster the lineup. It's a move that makes plenty of sense, with Josh Naylor of the Arizona Diamondbacks looming as another potential fit." If the Red Sox can make an intra-division trade work without overpaying, O'Hearn would be a solid fit at first base. Boston could slot him in the lineup as a temporary solution to its issue at the position. When Triston Casas returns next year, the Red Sox could move on from O'Hearn. But for now, adding a player like the Orioles' slugger would be a massive improvement in the lineup. It's the kind of move that would help take the Red Sox from a potential contender to a legit contender. More MLB: Cubs Urged To Swing Massive Trade For $4 Million Star Closer
