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Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Reportedly Add Intriguing Reliever In Trade With Rockies
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. So much for the idea that the New York Yankees would stand pat or even sell at the MLB trade deadline. Brian Cashman was among the busiest executives ahead of the Thursday 6 p.m. ET deadline, and just adding veteran David Bednar apparently wasn't enough. According to YES Network's Jack Curry, New York swung another deal before the buzzer, landing relief pitcher Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies. The Yankees sent two minor leaguers -- second baseman Roc Riggio and pitcher Ben Shields -- to Colorado, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Bird might not be a household name, but he's put together a decent season in Colorado. The 29-year-old has appeared in 45 games for the historically bad Rockies, posting a 4.73 ERA in 53 1/3 innings pitched. DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Jake Bird #59 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after striking out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to end the top of the eighth inning of a game... DENVER, CO - JUNE 19: Jake Bird #59 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after striking out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers to end the top of the eighth inning of a game at Coors Field on June 19, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Rachel O'Driscoll/) More His FIP is much lower, however, at 3.45 and his ERA should improve by a) getting away the notoriously thin air at Coors Field and b) playing for a much, much better team. He's also figured out something with his repertoire and pitch use that has led to more missed bats. Bird has struck out 62 batters this season, averaging a career-best 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. One year after walking nearly six batters per nine innings, he's reduced that number to 3.9 for this season. He has started throwing a sweeper this season, and it's now his favorite pitch, throwing it nearly 40% of the time. That has come at the expense of a slider, so it might be a slight semantical thing, but either way, opposing hitters are hitting just .262 with a .188 expected batting average against the pitch. He's almost completely abandoned his four-seamer and cutter, and now it's mostly just the sweeper, curveball and sinker. Keeping the ball on the ground should benefit him with a revamped Yankees infield that now includes Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario. The Yankees might not be done yet, either. They were talking to the Miami Marlins about pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Anthony Bender, according to Bryan Hoch. More MLB: Mets Reportedly Trade For Orioles' All-Star, Silver Slugger Award Winner
Newsweek
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mets Make Trade for Orioles' All-Star, Silver Slugger Award Winner: 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 New York Mets reportedly acquired a former All-Star from the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday to beef up their outfield ahead of the MLB trade deadline. As first reported by Anthony DiComo of on Twitter/X, Orioles center fielder Cedric Mullins will go to Queens, with Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh heading to Baltimore. Raimon Gomez, Anthony Nunez and Chandler Marsh are going back to Baltimore, per source. — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 31, 2025 Mullins, a Silver Slugger Award winner in 2021, gives the Mets arguably one of the best available hitters at the trade deadline, which falls at 6 p.m. ET Thursday. More to come on this story from Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former GM Calls MLB Trade Deadline 'The Most Bizarre I Can Remember'
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. Circumstances beyond the control of major league teams have conspired to create a confounding week for MLB executives looking to improve their teams' fortunes before Thursday's trade deadline. Jim Bowden of MLB Network on SiriusXM and The Athletic, writing on his Twitter/X account Tuesday, rattled off a variety of unusual issues that combine to make this year's deadline "the most bizarre I can ever remember." This is most bizarre trade deadline I can ever remember: some of best starting pitchers having subpar yrs incl: Cease,Gallen,Alcantara; the best closer Clase on Admin leave; the best Pwr hitter Suarez gets HBP; the best 2 CF Robert and Mullins struggle & best avail DH Ozuna… — Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) July 29, 2025 Those issues include: · Three of the best starting pitchers reported to be made available in trades — San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen, and Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara — are suffering through arguably the worst seasons of their careers. · Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, whom Bowden reported was available in trades last week, was placed on paid administrative leave by MLB on Monday while the league investigates unusual betting activity related to his on-field performance. · Eugenio Suarez, who is tied for the MLB lead in RBIs, was injured Monday when he was hit by a pitch in the Diamondbacks' game in Detroit, leaving his health in doubt just three days before Thursday's 6 p.m. ET deadline. · Center fielders Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox and Cedric Mullins of the Baltimore Orioles, both Silver Slugger Award winners in the past, are hitting .205 and .221, respectively. · Three-time All-Star Marcell Ozuna, who's hitting .233 himself, can block any trade because of his veteran status (players with 10 years in the league, and five with their current team, have the right to veto any trade). More news: MLB Puts Guardians All-Star on Paid Leave in Connection With Gambling Probe None of these factors suggest Thursday will be an exciting trade deadline — or, at least, one in which several big-name stars change teams. Most if not all of the best available players are struggling in one way or another. Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaveg a game against the New York Mets in the first... Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks looks on from the mound with teammates Eugenio Suarez #28 and catcher Gabriel Moreno #14 prior to leaveg a game against the New York Mets in the first inning at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. MoreBaseball executives sometimes struggle with decisiveness as it is. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported Tuesday that four teams just outside the postseason bubble — the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, Tampa Bay Rays and Texas Rangers — haven't signaled to other teams whether they will buy or sell. More news: Yankees Make Trade, Send Veteran Pitcher to Atlanta Ahead of Trade Deadline A year ago, 11 trades were executed the day before the deadline and 32 on the day the clock ran out, according to Baseball Reference (via Cespedes Family BBQ on Twitter/X). using @baseball_ref transaction data, here's a look at how many trades have been made on each day leading up to the trade deadline over the past 25 years quantity of trades has soared recently, so we're basically guaranteed to have a flurry of activity over the final 48 hours — Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) July 29, 2025 The quantity of deals made Thursday might be large, but the quality remains questionable. Bowden, the former Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds, reported Tuesday that Alcantara's market is heating up in spite of his performance, and "there is a real chance he gets traded by Thursday." More news: Brewers Make Trade to Acquire Veteran Catcher From AL East Contender So while industry executives froth over a pitcher with a 6.66 ERA (Alcantara), fans can be forgiven for their ambivalence. For more MLB news, visit Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Predicted to Trade Nick Castellanos in Deadline Blockbuster
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 are in a tight race with the New York Mets for the National League East lead. Their outfield has not produced offensively this year. Nick Castellanos has been the most consistent outfielder on the team. Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas and Max Kepler have not produced at the plate. Castellanos has a .282/.325/.451 OPS and has started all but one game, when he was benched for a comment made after being pulled from the previous game. He will be a free agent after next season. The Athletic's Jim Bowden conducted a poll of over 40 MLB executives, and they predicted Castellanos could be one of the players traded at this year's deadline. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More"The Castellanos rumors just never go away, and for that reason alone, multiple GMs think there's a chance he could get moved if Philadelphia can find a better right-field option," wrote Bowden. "Castellanos, 33, is hitting .282 with 10 home runs and a 111 OPS+. He's a well-below-average outfielder and is signed through 2026 at $20 million per year, so Philadelphia would have to pay down his contract to move him." Trading Castellanos while facing outfield production problems as-is would be a shocking move. However, if the Phillies can find a more productive option on the market, they may be able to package Castellanos in a deal to land an upgrade. Marsh, Rojas and Kepler do not have much trade value. Castellanos has hit 75 home runs in four seasons with the Phillies. He is a two-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner. More MLB: MLB Executives Link Struggling $40 Million Pitcher To Potential Trade
Edmonton Journal
02-07-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Ex-MLB star rakes in $1.19M annually despite not playing for 24 years
Article content He's not Canadian and he's not an NHL free agent, but it's safe to say that nobody looks forward to July 1 as much as this guy. Article content While the first day of July marks Canada Day and signals the start of free agency for NHLers hoping to score big paydays, it is also recognized by some as 'Bobby Bonilla Day.' Article content Named for the 62-year-old former MLB star, it's safe to say there's at least one person who has the big day circled on his calendar. Article content Article content Bonilla signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the early 1980s and made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 1986. Article content He starred for teams including the Pirates, New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles, winning the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins. Bonilla was also a six-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award three times in his career. Article content However, by 1999, he was on the decline in the middle of his second stint with the Mets, who ultimately decided to release him. Article content The stickler was that the Mets owed him $5.9 million to pay out the remainder of his contract. Article content Article content That's when Bonilla's agent went to the Mets with an offer: They would agree to have the payment deferred for a decade with interest. Bonilla would get paid over $1.19 million per year, every July 1 from 2011 to 2035. Article content While it meant the payout would balloon from $5.9 million to $29.8 million, the Mets agreed to the deal, in part because Mets owner Fred Wilpon was heavily invested with Bernie Madoff in his infamous Ponzi scheme at the time. Article content Wilpon believed that the 10% returns he was making on his investments with Madoff would outweigh the eight per cent interest he'd be required to pay to Bonilla on the $5.9 million, so he accepted the deal.
