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Obama remembers Cubs great Ryne Sandberg as ‘class act who never cheated the game'
Former President Barack Obama was among the many that paid tribute to Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs great Ryne Sandberg, who died this week after a long battle with cancer. The former president posted a tribute to Sandberg in a post on X early Tuesday morning. "Hall of Famer and Cubs stalwart Ryne Sandberg wasn't just a great baseball player – he was a class act who never cheated the game," the post read. "Everyone in Chicago – including White Sox fans – will miss him deeply." Obama, a known White Sox fan, invited the Cubs to visit the White House in the final days of his second presidency after they won the World Series in 2016. "I've only got four days left," he said during the ceremony, via The New York Times. "I made a lot of promises in 2008. We've managed to fulfill a large number of them. But even I was not crazy enough to suggest that during these eight years we would see the Cubs win the World Series." Major League Baseball announced Sandberg's passing on Monday. He was 65. "Ryne Sandberg was a legend of the Chicago Cubs franchise and a beloved figure throughout Major League Baseball. He was a five-tool player who excelled in every facet of the game thanks to his power, speed and work ethic. Ryne earned 10 consecutive All-Star selections, nine straight Gold Gloves, seven Silver Sluggers and 1984 National League MVP honors," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Ryne remained active in the game he loved as an ambassador for the Cubs, a manager for the Phillies and in the Minor Leagues, and a frequent participant at the Hall of Fame. His many friends across the game were in his corner as he courageously fought cancer in recent years. We will continue to support the important work of Stand Up To Cancer in Ryne's memory." Sandberg was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in January 2024. In August of that year, he announced that he was cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. In December, he revealed that the cancer had returned and spread to other organs.
Newsweek
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- Newsweek
Angels Urged to Explore Trade of Outfield Pair 'Drawing Significant Interest'
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 Los Angeles Angels haven't made a playoff appearance since 2014. Currently in fourth place in the American League West while sitting 4.5 games out of the last AL wild-card spot, the franchise is likely looking at an 11th straight season without postseason baseball. While that may be a grim proposition for the Angels, it could present an opportunity for playoff-hungry teams ahead of the MLB trade deadline. And while closer Kenley Jansen's name has been thrown around in trade conversations, a pair of outfielders could become available before Thursday's deadline. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Taylor Ward #3 and Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels slide for the double by Randal Grichuk #15 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Angel... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Taylor Ward #3 and Jo Adell #7 of the Los Angeles Angels slide for the double by Randal Grichuk #15 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fifth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 11, 2025 in Anaheim, California. MoreThe Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that outfielders Taylor Ward and Jo Adell "are both drawing significant interest." Rosenthal added that the Angels "should at least explore what both might bring back in a thin market." The wild card in this scenario is that owner Arte Moreno may not want to sell with his team technically still alive in the playoff hunt, even if the team's postseason chances currently sit at 4% on FanGraphs. The 31-year-old Ward is having a career year, with 25 home runs and a career-high 78 RBIs to go with his .800 OPS. He is one home run and two doubles away from setting new career highs in those categories as well. Ward has one year left of team control before reaching free agency in 2027. The 26-year-old Adell is likewise having the best season of his young career, with 21 home runs, 60 RBIs and a .765 OPS. Adell will be arbitration-eligible next season and is under team control for two more seasons. More MLB: Pirates GM Breaks Silence On Loud Mitch Keller Trade Rumors
Newsweek
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Emmanuel Clase Update Sends Reliever Price Soaring At Trade Deadline
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. Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on paid leave Monday as Major League Baseball investigates sports betting by the players. This comes at the worst timing for the Guardians, as Clase was one of the most sought-after relievers on the trade market. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the team's 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: Emmanuel Clase #48 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates the team's 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo byClase was at the top of many teams' big boards for the trade deadline, and now that he is off the table, the competition to land the rest of the field just got tougher. The Pittsburgh Pirates have another one of the top choices in David Bednar, and the team is reportedly asking for a top five prospect in return, per Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That is a steep price to pay for a relief pitcher, although Bednar is under team control for next season. The St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Twins also carry some of the more coveted relievers this season, and they could capitalize on the Pirates' high price and the Guardians' unfortunate situation. The Cardinals hold Ryan Helsley, who is set to be a free agent this season, and is coming off a season where he led MLB in saves and won the National League Reliever of the Year Award. Helsley could have a higher markup for a deal, now that the Pirates have revealed their asking price. The Twins have been hesitant to deal Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax, but with the market thinning and the perceived value of players holding less value, it could sway the Twins into making a move. This season, it was not a team's acquisition that shook up the market ahead of the deadline but rather MLB's investigation into sports betting. More MLB: Cubs, Mariners Reportedly Frontrunners For Diamondbacks Third Baseman After Yankees Trade
