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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Red Sox could use upgrade at first base, but Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez have been complementing each other
'They're doing an outstanding job,' said manager Alex Cora. 'You put them both in the blender, it's a good first baseman.' Toro — evidently opposed to a Cubist dissolution of the self — offered a less violent portrait. Advertisement 'We complete each other,' Toro said of his first base partnership with Gonzalez. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up What are the dimensions of completeness? Since the Triston Casas injury, Sox first basemen have offered stability, with a combined .265/.307/.419 line overall — respectable, middle-of-the-pack production. " However, the production has been skewed. Most of the impact has come courtesy of Gonzalez, whose self-described 'extremely locked in' status has been both the stuff of T-shirts among his teammates and tremendous contributions. Sox first basemen have posted a .333/.354/.533 against lefties since the Casas injury. Against righties during the same stretch, Sox first basemen were hitting .236/.287/.371 — good for a .658 OPS that ranks 23rd among big league first basemen in that time. Those numbers have been trending steadily down. After the team's first basemen posted a .788 OPS against righties in the first four weeks after Casas suffered his injury, the team's production has cratered to a .204/.263/.301 mark since the beginning of June. Advertisement Clearly, there's room for improvement. But will there be available players who represent upgrades? It looks like a late-forming market — something that prompted the Phillies to move aggressively to sign free-agent righthander David Robertson after a workout for interested teams (including the Red Sox, who were represented by Breslow and assistant GM Eddie Romero) on Sunday. Teams are still deciding whether to buy or sell, and so the Phillies pushed forward with a bird in hand. 'A lot of things change daily at this time,' said Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. 'Some clubs, when we talked to them last week, they had one mind-set, and then after a weekend — good or bad — they had another mind-set. That may change a couple more times between now and the 31st. Ten days until the trading deadline, that's a long time.' For the Sox, those 10 days could define whether the Diamondbacks elect to keep or trade free-agent-to-be Josh Naylor, a 2023 All-Star who entered Monday hitting .292/.361/.452 with 11 homers. Because he is a pure rental (albeit one who could receive a qualifying offer from the Diamondbacks — thus entitling Arizona to draft-pick compensation if he departs as a free agent), Naylor is seen as the most prominent first baseman on the market. Advertisement Ryan O'Hearn of the Orioles also bears watching, with Baltimore resigned to dealing pending free agents. O'Hearn, who replaced Devers as the designated hitter on the AL All-Star team, is hitting .282/.378/.458. There have been rumblings that the Rays could consider dealing Yandy Díaz (.294/.352/.468 with 15 homers), and it's endlessly fascinating to imagine a scenario in which Tampa Bay packages Díaz (who is signed through 2026) and a starting pitcher such as Taj Bradley or Shane Baz for a Sox outfielder such as Wilyer Abreu. But such a scenario is seen by multiple major league sources as extremely unlikely, with a deal of such magnitude seen as a near-impossibility for division rivals who are competing for a postseason berth. The A's merit watching both because they're one of the few teams without realistic hopes of contending this season and because they have a surplus of first baseman/left field/DH bats in 22-year-old rookie masher Nick Kurtz, long-term DH/corner outfielder Brent Rooker, and first baseman/corner outfielder Tyler Soderstrom. There's roughly zero chance the A's would deal Kurtz or Rooker, but Soderstrom — a 23-year-old who crushes righties (.270/.357/.504 with 17 homers) — is seen across the industry as a potential trade target. With four remaining years of team control after 2025, the A's are in no rush to move him. So, to circle back: Will the Sox upgrade at first between now and the deadline? It's still too early to say. Certainly, the Sox have learned never to be too comfortable at the position — but they feel better about the blend of Gonzalez and Toro than they've felt about many other combinations. 'We've had a lot of people at first base the last four years — a lot of them,' said Cora. 'From Kyle [Schwarber] playing first base, Franchy [Cordero] playing first base — we have tried a lot of stuff. [But] these two guys, in spring training they showed they can play the position, and throughout the season, they're getting better. … I think both of them have been great.' Advertisement Te players know better than to assume what the team will look like by July 31 — or what roles they might play on the other side of the deadline. 'I think we've been doing a good job with that platoon kind of role. Romy has been really great against lefties, and I've been able to handle righties. Whatever the team does, if they're trying to add on, I just want to stay here and hopefully be a part [of it] for the playoffs,' said Toro,' who was part of a surprising deadline deal between the Astros and Mariners in 2021. 'Hopefully I stay on the team. Whatever role they want me to be, I'll be happy to do what they ask.' Alex Speier can be reached at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox' Garrett Crochet: ‘I didn't even know what to do when the third out was recorded'
BOSTON — The Fenway Park crowd erupted when ace Garrett Crochet jogged out of the Red Sox dugout to pitch the ninth inning with a 1-0 lead against the Rays on Saturday. The 26-year-old lefty admitted the fans got his adrenaline pumping but he knew he needed to manage his emotions. 'Was trying to keep it as under control as I could this time,' Crochet said, noting that he didn't do a good enough job of that when he blew a 1-0 lead in the ninth inning against the Yankees on June 13 by allowing a 443-foot, 115.5 mph game-tying homer to Aaron Judge. Crochet finished the job this time. He tossed his first career complete game, beating the Rays 1-0. He allowed three hits and no walks while striking out nine. 'It was really awesome, really special. Just grateful to get the job done,' he said. First baseman Abraham Toro added, 'For me, he's the American League Cy Young.' With his pitch count at 93 entering the ninth, Crochet also knew he needed to record quick outs in addition to remaining calm. 'Just trying to get efficient outs,' he said. 'That's all I was thinking about.' He did just that, throwing only seven pitches to finish at 100 pitches for the game. He got Yandy Díaz to ground back to the mound on three pitches for the first out. He also needed just three pitches to record the second out. Ha-Seong Kim grounded out to catcher Carlos Narváez who fired to first base. Crochet then used a first-pitch sweeper to get Jake Mangum to line out to right field to end the game. 'I didn't even know what to do when the third out was recorded,' Crochet said. 'I was like, 'Where do I stand?' It's incredibly satisfying. ... Nice to keep the streak going, too.' Boston's winning streak increased to nine games. Crochet said days like Saturday are the reason he decided not to pitch in the All-Star Game despite being selected for the second year in a row. 'Just being able to use my workload in games that matter for the Red Sox, that's really all that I'm focused on,' he said. Crochet got some help with a tremendous defensive play from Toro, the first baseman, in the sixth inning. The Rays bunted with runners at the corners and one out. Kim laid down the bunt to the right side of the infield. Toro charged in to field it with his barehand and threw out Taylor Walls at home. 'That was incredible,' Crochet said. The play was close enough that the Rays challenged the call, but it was upheld after review. 'When they decided to challenge it, Carlos was coming out to the mound, and he was pretty confident,' Crochet said. 'I saw the video and I wasn't super confident until they showed the next angle. But yeah, that was a very awkward, uncomfortable throw — and he put it right on the money. So it was huge.' Crochet was 'shocked' that Toro threw home instead of getting the sure out at first base. 'And was more shocked at the out call,' he said. 'But it was a great play overall.' The lefty described his first half as 'consistent.' He's 10-4 with a 2.23 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and .210 batting average against in 20 starts (129 ⅓ innings). 'That was kind of what I was trying to find last year was consistency, just limiting blow-up starts,' Crochet said. 'I know I've had a couple lately. But I felt like I was able to eliminate them throughout the first half as a whole.' Crochet will 'dial it back as much as possible' during the All-Star break. He will be in Atlanta for the game despite declining to pitch. He plans to play catch throughout the break and might pitch off a mound once. He will throw off the mound when he arrives in Chicago to prepare his Sunday start against the Cubs. He will travel directly from Atlanta to Chicago. Manager Alex Cora said he never hesitated to send Crochet back out for the ninth. 'Throwing strikes, using all his weapons today — changeup, sweeper, cutter, four-seamer, sinker. He used everything and did an outstanding job," Cora said. Cora summarized Crochet's first half as 'fantastic.' 'When I saw him in spring training, the way he conducted himself in the clubhouse and the way he helps his teammates and all that, I was like, 'This is a true ace. He's a leader,'' Cora said. More Red Sox coverage Red Sox make minor trade, shake up Triple-A catching mix When Boston Red Sox pick on Day 1 of MLB Draft As Red Sox go for first 10-game win streak since 2018, Wilyer Abreu the odd man out Does Futures Game invite predict MLB success? How Red Sox prospects fared after participating Red Sox ace's team-first decision sends the right message Read the original article on MassLive.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Urged To Replace Underperforming First Baseman At Deadline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox lost Triston Casas to injury earlier this season, and with the trade deadline approaching, might have to jump back into the first base market. They have been utilizing a platoon of Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez, and while it was successful at first, Toro's recent appearances have seen his production plummet. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Abraham Toro #29 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field in the third inning of play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Abraham Toro #29 of the Boston Red Sox walks to the field in the third inning of play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More Photo byCody Williams of FanSided is pushing for the Red Sox to make a move, considering Toro's drop in production since June 11. Toro is hitting .205 with just three extra-base hits in his last 25 games. If the Red Sox choose to move on from Toro at the deadline remains to be seen. They have needs elsewhere on their roster, primarily a second sure-thing starting pitcher to pair with Garrett Crochet. But if they are going to explore the market, they wouldn't be doing so in search of a big splash with Casas returning in the future. Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals could be a prime candidate to replace Toro, as he hits right-handers well and has consistent 20-home run power. Bell is a switch hitter, so if he were to get hot at the right time, he would eliminate the need for a platoon. While the Red Sox do not have to go looking for the biggest fish, they could still approach some of the higher-tier names on the market this trade deadline. Josh Naylor of the Arizona Diamondbacks is on an expiring contract and is being shopped by the team as it fades out of contention. The Red Sox could ride it out with Toro, but the team is setting up to have a shot at a magical October, and replacing Toro would push the team closer to World Series title contention. More MLB: Hall Of Fame Manager Says 'It's Easier To Win Now' In Today's Home Run Obsessed Game
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toro Corp. Announces the Sale of the LPG Carrier Dream Syrax
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toro Corp. (NASDAQ: TORO) ('Toro', or the 'Company'), a global energy transportation services provider, announces that it has entered into an agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Robin Energy Ltd. ('Robin'), a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for the sale of the Dream Syrax a 2015-built 5,000 cbm LPG Carrier vessel for a sale price of $18 million. The terms of the transaction were approved by the independent and disinterested members of the Boards of Toro and Robin, respectively, following the negotiation and recommendation by special committees of the independent and disinterested directors of the Boards of Toro and Robin. The vessel is expected to be delivered to its new owner during the third quarter of 2025 and is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. About Toro Corp. Toro Corp. is a global energy transportation services provider, operating a modern fleet of oceangoing vessels. Following the above mentioned transaction, the Company's fleet will comprise of three LPG carriers and one MR tanker the acquisition agreement for which was announced on June 11, 2025, that transport petrochemical gases and refined petroleum products worldwide. Toro is incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Company's common shares trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol 'TORO'. For more information, please visit the Company's website at Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act') and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'Exchange Act'). Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including those related to the anticipated completion of the vessel sale and the timing of delivery of the vessel. We are including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words 'believe', 'anticipate', 'intend', 'estimate', 'forecast', 'project', 'plan', 'potential', 'will', 'may', 'should', 'expect', 'pending' and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and/or are beyond our control or precise estimate. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to the Company's and its counterparty's ability to consummate the transaction discussed herein, as well as those factors discussed under 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our other filings with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC's website at Except to the extent required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT DETAILS For further information please contact: Investor RelationsToro Corp. Email: ir@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Robin Energy Ltd. Announces Vessel Acquisition, Doubling its Fleet
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robin Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ: RBNE) ("Robin Energy" or the "Company"), an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally, announces that it has entered into an agreement, through a wholly owned subsidiary, to acquire a 2015-built 5,000 cbm LPG Carrier vessel from Toro Corp. ('Toro'), a Nasdaq-listed entity controlled by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for a purchase price of $18 million. The terms of the transaction were approved by the independent and disinterested members of the Boards of Robin Energy and Toro, respectively, following the negotiation and recommendation by special committees of the independent and disinterested directors of the Boards of Robin Energy and Toro. The acquisition is expected to be concluded by taking delivery of the vessel during the third quarter of 2025 and is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. The Company expects to fund the acquisition with cash on hand. Petros Panagiotidis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Robin Energy, commented: "We have expanded our operations with a second vessel, which doubles the size of our fleet. We believe that the addition of this vessel to our fleet will be immediately accretive to our cash generating ability and is consistent with our growth-oriented strategy and our goal of increasing shareholder value.' About Robin Energy Ltd. Robin Energy is an international ship-owning company providing energy transportation services globally. Upon completion of the above-mentioned transaction, the Company's fleet will comprise of one LPG Carrier and one Handysize tanker vessel that carry petrochemical gases and refined petroleum products worldwide. For more information, please visit the Company's website at Information on our website does not constitute a part of this press release. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act') and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the 'Exchange Act'). Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts, including those related to the completion, timing and benefits to the Company and shareholders of the vessel acquisition. We are including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words 'believe', 'anticipate', 'intend', 'estimate', 'forecast', 'project', 'plan', 'potential', 'will', 'may', 'should', 'expect', 'pending' and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and/or are beyond our control or precise estimate. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to the Company's and its counterparty's ability to consummate the transaction discussed herein, as well as those factors discussed under 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our other filings with the SEC, which can be obtained free of charge on the SEC's website at Except to the extent required by applicable law, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. CONTACT DETAILS For further information please contact: Investor RelationsRobin Energy Ltd. Email: ir@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
