Latest news with #Suarez
The South African
2 hours ago
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- The South African
Former Sundowns defensive flop joins Liverpool on loan
Lucas Suarez while at Mamelodi Sundowns Image via @Unplayable on X Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lucas Suarez is set complete a season-long loan deal with Uruguayan outfit Liverpool Futbol Club. Suarez recently left Sundowns after they decided against making his loan stay permanent at the end of the season. The left-footed centre-back had joined Sundowns from Argentine outfit CA Talleres at the start of the year. ADVERTISEMENT And while Suarez had a promising start to his career at Sundowns, he fell out of favour with club fans and later the Sundowns technical team. He left Sundowns having made just 14 appearances across all competitions amid some costly defensive mistakes. Kaizer Chiefs star Wandile Duba scores after Lucas Suarez's loose pass. Image: Goal EX-SUNDOWNS FLOP SUAREZ TO JOIN LIVERPOOL FC 'Former Mamelodi Sundowns defender Lucas Suarez is set to complete a loan move to Liverpool Futbol Club following his unsuccessful stay with the Brazilians,' reads a report as per Phakaaathi. UNWANTED BY HIS OWN CLUB! WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF SUAREZ AS A PLAYER? Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Eugenio Suarez trade corrects a Mariners mistake. Can he lead Seattle to World Series?
PHOENIX — The Seattle Mariners, who made the painful mistake of trading third baseman Eugenio Suarez two years ago to the Arizona Diamondbacks only to watch him become one of the game's premier power hitters, swallowed their pride Wednesday night and traded for him back. Suarez, who has 36 homers and 87 RBIs, becomes the first player in baseball history to hit at least 35 homers before he was traded in-season. 'Super excited, it's a great move,'' Mariners MVP candidate Cal Raleigh told reporters after their game Wednesday night. 'He's pretty much everything you look for in a teammate. He's supportive. Super nice. Keeps it light in the room. Always positive. And you add on to that, he's a great player. 'We saw that when he was here the first time, and we were obviously all sad that he left, but we're happy that he's coming back …. Very, very excited for it. Obviously, we know how great a guy he is, how great he's playing this year. Great, great add.' It was the second deal the Mariners and Diamondbacks made in a week with the D-backs also trading first baseman Josh Naylor to Seattle for two pitching prospects. Now, they sent his corner infield teammate to provide the Mariners much-needed power to reach the postseason for only the second time since 2001 after near-misses the last two years. The Mariners, fortunate that the market for Suarez never materialized the way the Diamondbacks envisioned, were able to pull off the deal without touching any of their prized prospects. The cost was first baseman Tyler Locklear, their ninth-best prospect, who leads all Triple-A hitters with 16 homers and 56 RBIs since June 1; and minor-league pitchers Hunter Cranton and Juan Burgos, their 16th- and 17th-ranked prospects, respectively. Just like that, they now have a team built to win their first World Series championship in franchise history. The Mariners (57-52) are five games behind the Houston Astros in the AL West, and are tied with the Texas Rangers for the third and final wild-card berth. Yet, with their star-studded rotation of Logan Gilbert, Bryan Woo, George Kirby, Luis Castillo and Bryce Miller, they can scare the living daylights out of any team in the postseason. And now, they finally have the power they have long coveted, with Suarez hitting 53 home runs over the past year, trailing only Shohei Ohtani (60 homers) and Aaron Judge (58). Raleigh (41 homers) and Suarez (36) make the Mariners the second team in MLB history to enter August with at least two players having at least 35 homers, joining the 1961 Yankees who had Roger Maris (40) and Mickey Mantle (39). The Mariners now have one of the deepest and most-talented lineups in the American League, rectifying the blunder they made two years ago when they traded Suarez. The Mariners thought his career was in a steep decline after the 2023 season, which saw him hit .232 with 22 homers, 96 RBIs and a league-leading 214 strikeouts. The Mariners sent him to Arizona, receiving only minor-league reliever Carlos Vargas and backup catcher Seby Zavala, while saving about $11 million in salary. It looked like a shrewd move when Suarez was struggling so badly — hitting just .193 — that the Diamondbacks considered designating him for assignment in late June 2024. He instead caught fire, hitting .307 with 20 homers and a .942 OPS in the second half, and never cooled off. Now, all the Mariners need is for Suarez to stay hot for three more months, their starting pitching to stay healthy, maybe grab one more late-inning reliever by Thursday's trade deadline, and take the franchise on a magical ride to its first World Series. It has been a long time coming, but now the Mariners have the lineup, the pitching, and the burning desire to pull it off. They've saved prized prospects long enough. Now, it's time for a parade. Follow Nightengale on X: @BNightengale This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Eugenio Suarez trade impact: Can Mariners make World Series?
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers Moving Quickly to Trade for Red-Hot All-Star Hitter
While few saw it coming, the Detroit Tigers enter the July 31 MLB trade deadline with the confidence of being in first place of the American League Central division. Though, their eight-game lead doesn't provide enough space to relax as teams such as the Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins lurk in the shadows too. Plus, the other potential contenders in the division could be eyeing some significant shakeups ahead of the deadline. So it's no surprise to see that the Tigers are hunting for upgrades too. According to USA Today's MLB expert Bob Nightengale, the Tigers are one of several 'strong suitors' to trade for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star Eugenio Suarez. 'The Detroit Tigers, one of the strong suitors for Diamondbacks All Star 3B Eugenio Suarez, would love to finalize a deal before Suarez leaves town Wednesday. The DBacks are in Detroit for 3-game series.' Bob Nightengale on Detroit Tigers Suarez has been one of the most popular names ahead of the MLB trade deadline and is a prime candidate to be moved. Despite recently turning 34 years old, Suarez is enjoying a career year with 36 home runs through 104 games played. The two-time All-Star is in the final year of his contract, where he's set to earn $15 million this season. Thus, it makes far more sense for the Diamondbacks to get something for Suarez now, rather than nothing for him later. Related: Related Headlines New York Jets dig into their past, sign 40-year-old to help solve kicking woes Report: Texas Rangers To Be Aggressive Before MLB Trade Deadline for Unique Reason Denny Hamlin Praises Katherine Legge's Impressive Cup Series Driving Denny Hamlin: Majority of NASCAR Playoff Committe Wants New Championship Format
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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Eugenio Suarez Leaves Game After HBP: Did Diamondbacks Lose Biggest Trade Asset?
The Arizona Diamondbacks' front office is holding their collective breath after All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez left Monday night's game against the Detroit Tigers when he was hit by a 96 mph fastball on his right hand. The injury occurred in the ninth inning of Arizona's 5-1 loss to Detroit while facing reliever Will Vest. Suarez was in obvious pain and immediately left the game. According to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen, Suarez's X-rays were negative but he will be getting more tests done on Tuesday. The timing couldn't be worse as Suarez is the Diamondbacks' most valuable trade asset ahead of the July 31 deadline. Several contenders have been linked to the All-Star third baseman, including the Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies. If Suarez misses significant time, the Diamondbacks will be unable to trade the soon-to-be free agent for meaningful assets as they look to retool for next season. Suarez is tied for second in the National League with 36 home runs and leads all of baseball with 87 RBI. Related Headlines Former NBA 1st-Round Pick Stole Nearly $300K From Casinos FedEx Cup Bubble 2025: 10 Stars Fighting to Save Their Seasons Legendary WWE Voice Michael Cole Watches New York Mets Games While Calling Raw? Did Clippers Superstar James Harden Shave off His Iconic Beard?
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Top MLB Reporter Dashes Brewers Fans' Hopes of Landing Eugenio Suarez
The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the best record in baseball in July, sitting at 63-43 and overtaking the Chicago Cubs for first place in the National League Central. However, The Athletic's senior baseball writer Ken Rosenthal is throwing cold water on Milwaukee making a big splash at the trade deadline. The Brewers have been linked to Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who would instantly upgrade a lineup that ranks 19th in baseball in OPS (.711) and 24th in home runs (101). The two-time All-Star has 36 home runs and an .898 OPS on the season. Even though Brewers fans are already dreaming of a lineup featuring Suarez, Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich, Rosenthal doesn't envision Milwaukee making a blockbuster move like that. 'The Brewers are the Brewers and I've written about this at length. They do things in their own way,' Rosenthal said on the 'Foul Territory' podcast. 'Yes, they acquired Danny Jansen yesterday. They've also shown interest in Ryan O'Hearn and other hitters. 'Do I expect them to necessarily do something big? I actually would be surprised if they did something big. It's just not their style.' Despite the offensive woes, the Brewers are being boosted by one of the best pitching staffs in baseball, featuring Jacob Misiorowski, Quinn Priester, Freddy Peralta and Brandon Woodruff. And they are well on their way to making the postseason for a third consecutive year. But if the Brewers want to make a deep postseason run, they're going to need to improve their offense and trading for Suarez would show fans the franchise is serious about winning. Suarez, who is a free agent at the end of the season, suffered an injury scare Monday night when he was hit on the right hand by a 96 mph fastball from Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest. X-rays, CT scans and an MRI all came back negative, but he was not in Tuesday night's lineup. Related Headlines Mets Pay 'Hefty Price' for Rental Reliever From Giants 3x All-Pro Admits Being Miserable with Las Vegas Raiders Top MLB Reporter Pours Cold Water On Potential Carlos Correa-Astros Reunion at Trade Deadline NFL games today: Lions vs Chargers kicks off NFL Hall of Fame Game
