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Newsweek
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
These 4 Teams Make Sense For Potential Red Sox Aroldis Chapman 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 Boston Red Sox are still likely a few weeks away from picking a lane at the trade deadline. The team, as has turned into status quo the last few years, hovers around .500 once again in an opportunistic American League. If Boston can get hot against poor competition leading up to the All-Star break, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow could see what he needs to in order to validate buying additions at the trade deadline. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 29, 2025 in Boston, is also known for instant second-half slumps that could send it on a path to selling. In that case, Chapman instantly becomes the most likely candidate to be dealt and worthy of a solid return for the Red Sox. The veteran locked down his 15th save of the season in Boston's resumed contest against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon. His ERA sits well under 2.00 in a resurgent season for the lefty. If the Red Sox ship Chapman out as a rental, here are four teams that would make sense in a potential deal. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES The Phillies responded nicely from a concerning start to vault themselves toward the top of the National League East standings. They'll always hit in the playoffs, but that bullpen threw a lot of innings the last three Octobers and lost vital arms in the offseason. The group currently holds the fourth-worst bullpen ERA in the National League. An arm like Chapman could stabilize the unit and add more firepower for another shot at Philadelphia's first championship since 2008. LOS ANGELES DODGERS The Dodgers remain strong as defending champions, but the bullpen is far from lights out, even after more offseason additions such as Tanner Scott. Los Angeles marks a bullpen ERA over 4.00 and often lands stars, as Hollywood does. Chapman makes sense as another key reliever for Dave Roberts in an attempt to go back-to-back. NEW YORK METS Is Chapman the difference for the National League East title? He could be if the Phillies and Mets both make runs at the two-time World Series champion. The two clubs sparred in last year's National League Division Series and lead the race in the standings this time around. New York could also use another late-inning arm, pushing it into the conversation for Chapman as well. SEATTLE MARINERS If the Red Sox are to trade Chapman to an American League contender, it likely won't be one in the East. Instead, the Mariners, who could still benefit from a bat more at the deadline, could see Chapman as an extra piece to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and just the second time since 2001. More MLB: Red Sox Anticipated to Trade Alex Bregman If 'Two Sides Can't Work Out Deal'
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Red Sox trade pitch ships 7-time All-Star to AL East rival
The Boston Red Sox are two games under .500 entering play on Tuesday. The team is 2 1/2 games out of a wild card spot, but they could fall out of contention if they do not start playing better. The Red Sox have not played well since trading away Rafael Devers. Despite Craig Breslow's desire to add at the trade deadline, if they are too far out of the postseason picture, they may have no choice but to trade away some assets. One of the players they could move is Aroldis Chapman. Advertisement Chapman will be a free agent after this season. The 37-year-old is having one of his best seasons, and many contenders would happily add him to their bullpen. FanSided's Christopher Kline suggested the Toronto Blue Jays trade for Chapman to pass the Yankees in the American League East. "Toronto's bullpen is a decidedly mixed bag right now," wrote Kline. "Jeff Hoffman began the season on a heater, but has since regressed to well below his career standards. His cumulative impact will probably land somewhere in the middle of the two extremes, but Hoffman's 4.84 ERA does not exactly peg him as a lights-out closer. The Blue Jays could use another late-relief heavyweight to ease the pressure on Hoffman. Look no further than their division rivals in Boston. If the Red Sox keep slipping out of contention, there's no reason not to trade a 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman midway through a one-year contract." Chapman is a seven-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion and former Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year. He has a 1.32 ERA in 37 games. He has notched 14 saves with just one blown opportunity. Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp The Red Sox have no use for a shutdown closer if they are out of contention. However, Breslow may simply not trade him to ensure his team continues to at least fight to make the postseason. More MLB: Red Sox's Alex Cora drops surprise retirement update
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB Writer Suggests Red Sox Cut Ties With $10 Million Star Pitcher
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 Boston Red Sox are one of the more interesting teams to look into ahead of the trade deadline. They're clearly very talented, but their record doesn't indicate that. Pair that with some injuries and a tough division, and the Red Sox might end up being sellers at the trade deadline. They've already traded superstar Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants. Who could be next? FanSided's Chris Landers recently listed Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman as the most likely player to be traded ahead of the trade deadline, and it makes perfect sense. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on June 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More"Last we checked, Craig Breslow was still adamant about this team being a buyer at the trade deadline," Landers wrote. "But as the calendar flips to July, Boston is coming off a week in which it lost five of six, including an embarrassing sweep against the Angels and a series loss at home against a Blue Jays team they're looking up at in the Wild Card standings. "All of which begs the question: How long is the leash here? We're going to operate under the assumption that this team is selling until it proves otherwise, and if that's the case, there's zero reason not to move pending free agent Aroldis Chapman as long as he keeps pitching like this (1.36 ERA, 48 Ks in 33 innings)." Chapman is in the middle of a career year while sitting on an expiring contract. If the Red Sox are going to continue to play sub-.500 baseball, there's no reason to hold onto one of the better closers in baseball. Instead, Boston could trade him for a large return of prospects in a deal that would set it up much better for the future. There are other intriguing players on Boston's roster who could be dealt away, but Chapman might make the most sense. More MLB: Red Sox Trade Idea Would Pair $70 Million Infielder With Alex Bregman
Los Angeles Times
a day ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Lululemon files lawsuit against Costco, claims company is selling ‘dupes' of some of its products
Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco that accuses the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its popular athleisure clothing. Lululemon Athletica claims in its lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California that Costco has 'unlawfully traded' on its reputation, goodwill and sweat equity by selling unauthorized and unlicensed apparel that uses knockoff, infringing versions of its patents. Lululemon alleges that Costco is known to use manufacturers of popular branded products for its private label Kirkland brand, but that the company and the manufacturers don't tell consumers of the connection between them for many of the Kirkland-branded products. Because of this, Lululemon claims this leads at least some shoppers to believe that Kirkland-branded products are made by the authentic supplier of the 'original' products. Lululemon claims Costco doesn't try to dispel the ambiguity. 'As an innovation-led company that invests significantly in the research, development, and design of our products, we take the responsibility of protecting and enforcing our intellectual property rights very seriously and pursue the appropriate legal action when necessary,' a Lululemon company spokesperson said in a statement. Some of the products Lululemon says Costco is making duplicates of include its popular Scuba hoodies, Define jackets, and ABC pants. Lululemon claims one of the duplicates that Costco sells is the Hi-Tec Men's Scuba Full Zip, with the lawsuit showing a screenshot image of Costco's website showing the item priced at $19.97. Lululemon sells several men's jackets that cost more than $100 each. Costco, based in Issaquah, Washington, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. Lululemon is requesting a jury trial and wants Costco to stop selling the products that it considers to be duplicates. It is also seeking an unspecified amount in monetary damages. Lulemon was in a similar legal dispute with Peloton in 2021. Two years later the companies announced a five-year partnership that included Lululemon becoming the primary athletic apparel partner to Peloton. Chapman writes for the Associated Press.
Evening Standard
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Costumes, props and ‘llama' from Monty Python's final live show to be auctioned
Sir Michael said their 2014 show, which featured all the Pythons except Chapman, who died of cancer in 1989, was 'the show to end all Python shows' – and he hopes some of the costumes and props can be passed on to their 'greatest and most loyal fans'.
