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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Ex-Yankees top prospect explains why he struggled in pinstripes
Oswald Peraza may be on a new team this month after the Yankees traded him away at the deadline, but his playing time hasn't increased with the Angels. In two-plus weeks with Los Angeles, as of Monday afternoon, Peraza has appeared in only eight games. He's made just two starts and played in only one complete game. Peraza was relegated to the bench for much of his tenure in pinstripes as well. Over parts of four seasons with the big-league club, Peraza played in only 145 games with the Yankees. While the Yankees never gave Peraza a true unconditional opportunity to prove himself in that four-year span, using him almost exclusively as a defensive replacement, the former top prospect didn't take advantage of his chances either. He's an elite defender across the infield, but he was a .190/.263/.285 hitter across 490 plate appearances in a Yankees uniform, never living up to the hype attached to his prospect status. Peraza explained, in an interview with Sam Blum of The Athletic, that his sporadic playing time contributed to his inability to produce consistently against big-league pitching. 'It all comes down to opportunity,' Peraza told Blum. 'I was accustomed to playing every day in the minors. That helped me — seeing the pitchers a whole lot more, seeing their stuff. Even if I had a bad day, I had the confidence I would play the next day. And that part helped me work on what I needed to work on. 'Right now, I'm not adapted to that, I'm not accustomed to that, but I know it's something I've got to learn. Because I know if I were to have the opportunity to play every day, I can look at these guys better because they're really good pitchers. And it helps me make the adjustments I need.' It's unclear if the Angels will give Peraza that chance this season. Clearly he isn't factoring into their starting equation right now. Eventually, Los Angeles will need to make the same decision that the Yankees grappled with this spring — since the infielder doesn't have any minor-league options, he'll either need to be on the big-league roster or designated for assignment. 'I know the ballplayer that I am,' Peraza added. 'Once I prove that I can play every single day, those numbers are going to be up there.' Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. Please consider supporting us with a subscription. Max Goodman may be reached at mgoodman@
Yahoo
a day ago
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Canadiens: Bolduc Is Up To The Challenge
Since being traded by the St. Louis Blues to the Montreal Canadiens, Zachary Bolduc has been looking forward to playing for the team he cheered for as a kid. He's been to Brossard to check out the CN Sports Complex and has spoken to his new coach a couple times. La Presse's Simon Olivier Lorange caught up with Bolduc and new Habs signing Samuel Blais at the first edition of the QMJHL Foundation tournament in Terrebonne.
Washington Post
06-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
New-look Mystics struggle with the Sky — and more moves are possible
CHICAGO — As Sonia Citron won the game-day shootaround competition with her second half-court shot, she was mobbed by her Washington Mystics teammates, including Aaliyah Edwards. A few steps away, Brittney Sykes did a dance at the free throw line, wagging her knees and thrusting out her arms. It was all smiles and good times at Wintrust Arena on Tuesday morning. About 90 minutes later, Sykes was traded to the Seattle Storm. The Mystics' leading scorer and vocal leader was gone. The youngest roster in the WNBA got a taste of the business of basketball, and there is still plenty of time for more change with the trade deadline set for 3 p.m. Thursday. On Tuesday night, the Mystics lost, 78-64, to the Chicago Sky, and questions remained about what their roster will look like when they visit the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. 'I think this is kind of my 'Welcome to the W' moment,' rookie Kiki Iriafen said. '... [Sykes] and Sika [Koné, who was waived] mean so much to our team and, obviously, not having them with us anymore is really tough. So I think we're just adjusting to that. It's hard adjusting on a game day, but I think with this team, we have so much grit and we're going to figure it out." No Mystics player reached double figures until the fourth quarter. Citron finished with 13 points, and Iriafen added 10. Washington's lone lead was 2-0. The Mystics (13-16) have dropped three in a row, matching a season high. Tuesday was the second game of a four-game road trip. 'My mentality stays the same,' Citron said. 'I'm going to keep playing the way I play. Obviously, there will be some adjustments. That's just what it is. Everybody just has to do a little bit more because Slim impacted our team in so many ways. So, I don't just feel that pressure. It's the whole team.' The Sky (8-21) snapped an eight-game losing streak. Elizabeth Williams (18 points, 10 rebounds) and Kamilla Cardoso (16 points, 13 rebounds) led the way. Sky star Angel Reese did not play because of a back injury, but former Mystics standout Ariel Atkins returned from a leg injury to score 15 points. Edwards, who played seven minutes and scored three points, is one of the biggest question marks ahead of the trade deadline; there were reports earlier in the season that the Mystics were fielding offers for the No. 6 draft pick in 2024. Edwards said she hasn't spoken with team management about the possibility. 'To be honest, I'm not even thinking about it,' she said. 'Just locked in with my team. … Especially this week because there's so much uncertainty, for me, it's just being mentally strong, mentally tough. Making sure that I continue to do the things I love, which is just play basketball every day. Blessed with this opportunity and blessed to be putting [on] for D.C. So those are the things I just continue to think about — playing for my teammates. All the outside noise, I don't really worry about until it's something to worry about.' Edwards is in a tricky spot as the last first-round pick by the Mystics' previous regime. The Mystics' roster is deep with post players, and Edwards has lost playing time to Iriafen and center Shakira Austin. Edwards returned from a wrist injury Sunday and played three minutes. She didn't play at all in the first half Tuesday despite the Mystics being down to nine players. Coach Sydney Johnson said the possibility of a trade and the looming trade deadline have not been the reason for Edwards's limited minutes. 'With our frontcourt, Kiki is pretty good, [Austin's] pretty good,' Johnson said. 'We had Stef [Dolson], we had Emily [Engstler], Aaliyah. So just with five post players, I'm trying to allow them to get in a rhythm. Three minutes for Aaliyah is tough. Seven minutes for Aaliyah is tough. ... Just trying my best there. That's just kind of where we are.'
Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Interview: Filip Chytil 100% Healthy ‘Knock On Wood'; Canucks Have ‘Great Potential For The Future'
Last season was an eventful one for Filip Chytil that saw him get traded for the first time in his NHL career, but it ended prematurely due to a concussion on March 15. Back home in Czechia for the summer, his summer training is in full swing.
Washington Post
02-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
What's in a number? Everything for new Phillies reliever Jhoan Duran and a favor from his manager
PHILADELPHIA — Jhoan Duran's wife almost cried when the closer told her he might have to surrender his No. 59 uniform number when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies . The number has plenty of sentimental value to Duran. Ornamental value, too — the number is engraved as part of the family pool design in the Dominican Republic.
