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Yahoo
08-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Phillies Trade Idea Pairs Bryce Harper With 2-Time All-Star Outfielder
Phillies Trade Idea Pairs Bryce Harper With 2-Time All-Star Outfielder originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cliff Lee and Steven Kwan already have plenty in common as left-handed standouts who earned All-Star honors while with the Cleveland Guardians. Advertisement There are differences, mind you, considering that Lee was a starting pitcher, and Kwan is a reliable corner outfielder. However, there's nonetheless a theoretical path for Kwan to follow in Lee's footsteps yet again. Back in 2009, the Phillies acquired Lee from the then-Indians ahead of the trade deadline. Lee wasted no time in helping the Phillies win their second straight NL pennant, although their quest for a World Series repeat ended at the New York Yankees' hands. If the 40-48 Guardians sell within the coming weeks, the Phillies must consider inquiring about Kwan to help fix their outfield. It's been another excellent season for Kwan, who earned his second straight All-Star nod on Sunday. The three-time Gold Glove winner is batting .298 with six home runs, 28 RBIs, 20 doubles, and a .776 OPS in 85 games. Advertisement Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven KwanDavid Richard-Imagn Images Would the Guardians really trade Kwan, even amid a 10-game losing streak? An unnamed NL executive told The Athletic's Jayson Stark that they could indeed see a Kwan deal this month. 'I think Cleveland always just plays the Tampa Bay-type long game,' an NL executive told Stark. 'So they could flip some pieces. ... But I don't see a big sell coming.' Good luck to opposing pitchers facing a lineup featuring Kwan, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Trea Turner. Kwan boasts a .358 on-base percentage and 30 walks to 31 strikeouts, which would be excellent news for the Phillies' core hitters. Kwan has exclusively played left field for the last three years, which would almost certainly spell the end of Max Kepler's starting tenure. However, Philadelphia may need to give up considerable assets for a two-time All-Star who is under team control through 2027. Advertisement The 53-37 Phillies own a 1 1/2-game lead over the New York Mets in the NL East. Acquiring Kwan might be the move that puts Rob Thomson's club over the top. Related: Yankees Make Unexpected Trade Amid Latest Losing Streak Related: 3 MLB Landing Spots for SP Luis Severino Before Trade Deadline This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hamilton Spectator
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber returns to Cleveland as Guardians special assistant
CLEVELAND (AP) — The only two-time Cy Young Award winner in franchise history has returned to the Cleveland Guardians. Corey Kluber was hired as a special assistant for pitching Wednesday, rejoining the organization that he played for from 2011-2019 as part of a 13-year career in the majors. He also spent one season apiece with the Rangers, Yankees, Rays and Red Sox. Kluber compiled a 98-58 record and a 3.16 ERA with 1,461 strikeouts for Cleveland, ranking second in team history with a .628 winning percentage. The right-hander retired prior to the 2024 season with a 116-77 overall mark, a 3.44 ERA and 1,725 strikeouts over 1,641 2/3 innings. A three-time All-Star with Cleveland, Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017. He started three games for the then-Indians in the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. He went 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six postseason starts. The Cy Young Award was first handed out in 1956, the same year Cleveland great Bob Feller retired from baseball. ___ AP MLB:
San Francisco Chronicle
14-05-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber returns to Cleveland as Guardians special assistant
CLEVELAND (AP) — The only two-time Cy Young Award winner in franchise history has returned to the Cleveland Guardians. Corey Kluber was hired as a special assistant for pitching Wednesday, rejoining the organization that he played for from 2011-2019 as part of a 13-year career in the majors. He also spent one season apiece with the Rangers, Yankees, Rays and Red Sox. Kluber compiled a 98-58 record and a 3.16 ERA with 1,461 strikeouts for Cleveland, ranking second in team history with a .628 winning percentage. The right-hander retired prior to the 2024 season with a 116-77 overall mark, a 3.44 ERA and 1,725 strikeouts over 1,641 2/3 innings. A three-time All-Star with Cleveland, Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017. He started three games for the then-Indians in the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. He went 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six postseason starts. The Cy Young Award was first handed out in 1956, the same year Cleveland great Bob Feller retired from baseball. ___
Fox Sports
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber returns to Cleveland as Guardians special assistant
Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — The only two-time Cy Young Award winner in franchise history has returned to the Cleveland Guardians. Corey Kluber was hired as a special assistant for pitching Wednesday, rejoining the organization that he played for from 2011-2019 as part of a 13-year career in the majors. He also spent one season apiece with the Rangers, Yankees, Rays and Red Sox. Kluber compiled a 98-58 record and a 3.16 ERA with 1,461 strikeouts for Cleveland, ranking second in team history with a .628 winning percentage. The right-hander retired prior to the 2024 season with a 116-77 overall mark, a 3.44 ERA and 1,725 strikeouts over 1,641 2/3 innings. A three-time All-Star with Cleveland, Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017. He started three games for the then-Indians in the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. He went 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six postseason starts. The Cy Young Award was first handed out in 1956, the same year Cleveland great Bob Feller retired from baseball. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber returns to Cleveland as Guardians special assistant
CLEVELAND (AP) — The only two-time Cy Young Award winner in franchise history has returned to the Cleveland Guardians. Corey Kluber was hired as a special assistant for pitching Wednesday, rejoining the organization that he played for from 2011-2019 as part of a 13-year career in the majors. He also spent one season apiece with the Rangers, Yankees, Rays and Red Sox. Kluber compiled a 98-58 record and a 3.16 ERA with 1,461 strikeouts for Cleveland, ranking second in team history with a .628 winning percentage. The right-hander retired prior to the 2024 season with a 116-77 overall mark, a 3.44 ERA and 1,725 strikeouts over 1,641 2/3 innings. A three-time All-Star with Cleveland, Kluber won the American League Cy Young Award in 2014 and 2017. He started three games for the then-Indians in the 2016 World Series against the Chicago Cubs. He went 4-1 with a 1.83 ERA in six postseason starts. The Cy Young Award was first handed out in 1956, the same year Cleveland great Bob Feller retired from baseball. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. ___ AP MLB:
