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Newsweek
17 minutes ago
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- Newsweek
Rangers Reportedly Make Deal for Twins Left-Handed Reliever
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 Texas Rangers have decided to make upgrades and try to make a run at a postseason berth. As first reported by ESPNs Jeff Passan, a bullpen that already holds the fourth-best ERA upgraded Thursday with the acquisition of Minnesota Twins left-hander Danny Coulombe. DENVER, CO - JULY 19: Danny Coulombe #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 19, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. DENVER, CO - JULY 19: Danny Coulombe #54 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch in the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 19, 2025 in Denver, is in his 11th season in MLB and will now join the fifth different team of his career. He has been phenomenal for Minnesota this season, as he has a 1.16 ERA with 31 strikeouts across 40 appearances and 31 innings pitched. The best seasons of Coulombe's career have come with the Twins. He compiled a 2.24 ERA across 81 appearances and 81 1/3 innings pitched for Minnesota. The Danny Coulombe file: • 35 y/o LHP • 1.16 ERA in 31 IP with Twins • His 2.11 ERA over last three seasons is the lowest among qualified relievers in baseball • Righties have hit .164 against him this year — Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) July 31, 2025 At 35 years old, Coulombe probably doesn't have much baseball left in front of him and he is set to be a free agent after the season is over. For the Rangers, a move to acquire bullpen help was needed, especially after the plethora of moves made by both the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners. With Houston's acquisition of its former shortstop Carlos Correa and Seattle trading for its former third baseman Eugenio Suarez, the lineups in the American League West have become quite scary for opposing staffs. Nearly every team in the AL West has made a blockbuster move outside of Texas but is making the under the radar type moves that can sometimes outweigh the blockbuster deals. Coulombe certainly isn't the needle-moving move that propels the Rangers straight to the World Series picture, but he can certainly help get them into the postseason where anything can happen. More MLB: Dodgers Reportedly Acquire Twins Reliever, Send Back Former Top Prospect
Newsweek
an hour ago
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- Newsweek
Where Carlos Correa Will Play For Astros After Reunion Trade
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 Houston Astros got in their time machine to fill an issue on their roster. Carlos Correa is on his way back to the team that drafted him in a trade with the Minnesota Twins, according to multiple reports. He helped the Astros win the World Series in 2017 and brought Houston to two more appearances in the Fall Classic. HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 15: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins tosses the ball in the third inning during a game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on June 15, 2025 in Houston,... HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 15: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins tosses the ball in the third inning during a game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on June 15, 2025 in Houston, Texas. MoreCorrea returns to Houston one year removed from an All-Star appearance with the Twins and holds an OPS just over .700 in his age-30 season. He originally marked half of the dynamic middle infield duo with Jose Altuve. His role could look a little different this time around. Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is currently on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land, though the expectation for Correa, which MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported that the veteran has agreed to, is to play third base. Houston needed an upgrade with Isaac Paredes likely out for the rest of the season with a torn hamstring. Now, the Astros get a familiar boost for a race for the American League West title after the Seattle Mariners got active as buyers at the trade deadline as well. More MLB: Shocking Trade Sends Three-Time All-Star to American League West Powerhouse
USA Today
2 hours ago
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- USA Today
Carlos Correa trade: Astros bring homegrown star back in shock deal with Twins
In a startling reunion brought about by injuries to their infield, the Houston Astros have agreed to bring back Carlos Correa, their 2015 Rookie Of the Year, 2017 World Series champion and three-time All-Star, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the deal wasn't yet official. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reported a day before the deadline that the Astros had interest in bringing Correa back from the Minnesota Twins with the team sitting in first place in the American League West but having lost third baseman Isaac Paredes and shortstop Jeremy Peña to injuries in recent weeks. It was Peña's presence that prompted Houston to let Correa walk as a free agent in 2021, when he led the AL with 7.3 WAR and boosted the Astros to the '21 World Series. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reported a day before the deadline that the Astros had interest in bringing Correa back. He twice signed with Minnesota, the second time inking a six-year, $200 million deal after failing physicals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. Now, he's back with the team that drafted him No. 1 overall in 2012 - and teammates with Peña, the man who replaced him and should be back shortly from a rehab assignment. Carlos Correa contract Carlos Correa is making $32.8 million in 2025 and has three years and $95.9 million remaining on the six-year, $200 million deal he signed with the Twins.
UPI
3 hours ago
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- UPI
San Diego Padres trade for Athletics' All-Star closer Mason Miller, JP Sears
1 of 5 | Former Athletics closer Mason Miller went 1-2 with a 3.76 ERA over his first 38 appearances this season. File Photo by Matt Pearce/UPI | License Photo July 31 (UPI) -- The San Diego Padres acquired All-Star closer Mason Miller and starting pitcher JP Sears through a trade with the Athletics, the teams announced Thursday. The Padres sent shortstop Leo De Vries -- the No. 3 prospect in baseball -- and right-handed pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett and Eduarniel Nunez to the Athletics in exchange for Sears and Miller. Miller, 26, went 1-2 with a 3.76 ERA over 38 appearances so far this season. He earned 20 saves. The three-year veteran went 2-2 with a 2.49 ERA and 28 saves over 55 appearances last season en route to his first All-Star selection. He owns a career 3.16 ERA and earned 48 saves through his first three seasons. That bullpen is led by All-Stars Robert Suarez and Jason Adam, who own respective 3.43 and 1.89 ERAs. Suarez leads MLB with 30 saves. The Padres already own MLB's best bullpen, with their relief pitchers combining for a league-low 2.97 ERA. Padres starters combined for a 3.97 ERA through 109 games, which ranks 7th in the National League. Sears, 29, went 7-9 with a 4.95 ERA over his first 22 starts this season. He went 29-39 with a 4.48 ERA through the first 103 appearances of his career. Sears initially joined the Athletics through a 2022 trade from the New York Yankees. Miller and Sears are also eligible for arbitration in 2026. Nett was the Padres No. 3 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. Baez and Nunez were their respect Nos. 13 and 17 prospects. De Vries, 18, hit .241 with 19 home runs, 84 RBIs and 21 stolen bases over his first 157 minor league appearances. Nett, 23, went 5-4 with a 3.39 ERA over 17 starts this season for the Double-A San Antonio Missions. He went 12-8 with a 3.79 ERA over his first 54 minor league appearances. Baez, 22, went 4-2 with a 1.96 ERA over his first 20 starts this season for the Missions. He went 19-15 with a 3.13 ERA over the first 88 minor league appearances of his career. Nunez, 26, went 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA over four appearances this season for the Padres. He went 25-23 with a 3.89 ERA over the first 219 minor league appearances of his career. The Padres (60-49) are on a five-game winning streak. They sit in second place in the National League West, three games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers (63-46). They will host the St. Louis Cardinals (55-55) at 9:40 p.m. EDT Friday in San Diego. The Athletics (48-63) won six of their last seven games. They sit in last place in the American League West, 15 games behind the division-leading Houston Astros (62-47). The Athletics will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (51-58) at 10:05 p.m. Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Yankees, Phillies, & Mets; Are the Pirates Dealing?
We are just a little over 24 hours away from this year's trade deadline, and the MLB trade rumors have reached a frenzied pace. Get caught up now on all the latest rumblings from around the league ahead of Thursday's deadline, including on the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets. New York Yankees in Active Talks To Trade for a Pair of Relievers, Including a Stud Closer Bolstering the bullpen has reportedly been a priority for the Yankees before tomorrow's MLB trade deadline. That remains a top focus after acquiring third baseman Ryan McMahon, and New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman offers up a notable update on the situation Tuesday night. 'Yankees have been in contact with Pirates about multiple players. David Bednar is a target. Mitch Keller interests them, too. But the price tag might discourage them.' Houston Astros Targeting Former Cy Young Runner-up With the Houston Astros in a serious race for the American League West title against the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome report they are in talks to bolster their starting rotation by acquiring 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease. The Padres pitcher, who is a free agent at the end of the season, is 3-10 with a 4.79 ERA and 87 ERA+. But he leads all of baseball in strikeouts per nine innings at 11.6 and finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting in 2024. The report admits that a trade could prove difficult, and it is unclear if they have the trade pieces to satisfy the San Diego Padres. Los Angeles Dodgers in on Ryan Hensley? Despite creating one of the deepest rosters in baseball, injuries have hurt the Dodgers all season. That is why they are expected to be active before the July 31 MLB trade deadline, and have made the bullpen a priority. And it seems they are among the teams in pursuit of two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Helsley. 'Ryan Helsley is one of the most popular trade targets with no less than a half-dozen teams interested to varying degrees. Among the suitors, per sources, are the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers, and Blue Jays,' MLB Networks' Mark Feinsand reports. New York Mets Trade Pursuit of Luis Robert Jr. Likely Dead Recent reports and rumors have linked the New York Mets to a potential trade for Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. since last year. However, despite rumors of ongoing discussions, the price still seems unrealistic. 'The White Sox are apparently resolute in the stance that they'll either receive a trade return the equivalent of what Robert's potential is or hang onto him beyond the deadline,' ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney reports. Despite two down seasons and injury woes, the asking price remains high for the one-time All-Star. The Mets are unlikely to move premium prospects for him, and the report claims big league infielders like Mark Vientos haven't swayed the Sox to make a deal. Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan Drawing Interest From Pair of World Series Contenders Cleveland Guardians two-time All-Star Steven Kwan is reportedly rising up trade deadline wishlists across the league and is a player of interest for several World Series contenders, including the San Diego Padres. 'He is drawing 'a ton' of interest, according to a club source, with the Dodgers, Jays, Phillies, and Padres believed to be among the teams in the mix,' The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal revealed. Jhoan Duran Trade Rumor Killer Emerges Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran created quite a stir on Tuesday night when video was caught of him seemingly giving teammates goodbye hugs in the dugout during their game. Is a trade done, and he has his plane tickets? According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the answer is no. 'Jhoan Duran has not been traded. He was just hugging his bullpen catcher because that's what friends do sometimes,' Passan wrote on X. Bryce Harper Willing to Switch Positions if Philadelphia Phillies Swing Big Trade The Philadelphia Phillies have been linked to several trades ahead of tomorrow's deadline. One is for Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star slugger Eugenio Suarez. However, such a move would bring redundancies at certain positions. Well, top star Bryce Harper is willing to help solve that problem. Harper told Todd Zolecki he would go back to the outfield if the Phils end up acquiring Eugenio Suarez. 'If it ever gets to that point, I'm willing,' Harper told Zolecki. MLB Executives Believe Current Trade Asking Prices Are Extreme 'It seems like there are extreme relief pitching prices and a lot of 'eye-of-the-beholder' bats,' an NL executive told MLB Network's Mark Feinsand ahead of tomorrow's deadline. 'There's plenty of back-end starting pitching, but not as much impact. [Monday] will be a big day for the bubble teams deciding what they're doing.' Two executives from the NL and AL both suggested they weren't sure there was any 'big fish' that was a lock to be traded before 5 PM ET on Thursday. Related Headlines Pro Wrestling Promotion Eyeing Caitlin Clark Teammate: 'Fierce Competitor' 10 NFL QBs Who Could Get Benched in 2025 Jhoan Duran's Hug Sends Social Media Into Trade Frenzy 'Not Their Style': Top MLB Reporter Dashes Brewers Fans' Hopes of Landing Eugenio Suarez
