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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB All-Star Legends Drop Trio Of Unsurprising World Series Predictions
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 MLB All-Star Game is over. The trade deadline will be here soon and the playoffs will follow in the blink of an eye. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Former MLB players (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter have a laugh during the television pre game show before a game between the New York Yankees... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Former MLB players (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter have a laugh during the television pre game show before a game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2024 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 11-3. MoreFOX Sports host Kevin Burkhardt turned to his broadcast partners in the All-Star trio of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz to get their World Series predictions during Tuesday's postgame coverage. The two former Yankees stars had New York winning its first title since 2009. Both cited trade deadline aggression from general manager Brian Cashman as their reason for picking the Yankees. Jeter tabbed the Yankees to beat the Chicago Cubs while Rodriguez had New York getting revenge against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 2024 World Series. Meanwhile, Ortiz tabbed his former team in the Boston Red Sox to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 2018 World Series. Ortiz pointed to Boston's 10-game winning streak entering the All-Star break as his reason for picking the ballclub to win it all. These certainly were not groundbreaking predictions with a trio of homer picks from the baseball legends. Nonetheless, MLB has seen plenty of parity throughout the postseason in recent years, which should set up another intriguing playoff run this October. More MLB: Royals Trade For Former Utility Man From Pirates Before Trade Deadline: Report
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alex Rodriguez Predicts Winner of 2025 World Series Without Hesitation
Alex Rodriguez Predicts Winner of 2025 World Series Without Hesitation originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the MLB All-Star Game wrapping up Wednesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta, it didn't take long for the Fox Sports crew—featuring baseball legends Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, and Alex Rodriguez—to offer their 2025 World Series predictions. Advertisement The second half of the season resumes Friday, and while both leagues feature clear front-runners—the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and the Detroit Tigers in the American League—the race remains wide open for which teams will make the biggest impact come October and November. Jeter kicked things off by picking his former team, the New York Yankees, to defeat the Chicago Cubs. Ortiz followed by backing his longtime club, the Boston Red Sox. Naturally, Rodriguez kept things interesting by siding with the Yankees as well, predicting they would beat the defending champion Dodgers to capture their 28th title in franchise history. 'Whatever GM, there's going to be a competition of the best front office that makes the boldest moves at the trade deadline,' Rodriguez said. 'And I'm going with the most resources—Yankees and Dodgers. All eyes will be on Brian Cashman to finally get over the L.A. Dodgers in October.' Advertisement Right now, the hottest team in baseball is the Boston Red Sox, riding a 10-game win streak. Despite their surge, they still sit third in the AL East, trailing the New York Yankees in second and the Toronto Blue Jays, who are narrowly holding on to first place. At the All-Star break, the current American League playoff picture features the Tigers, Astros, and Blue Jays as division leaders. The wild card spots are held by the Yankees, Red Sox, and Mariners. In the National League, the Dodgers, Cubs, and Phillies lead their respective divisions, with the Brewers, Mets, and Padres currently occupying the wild card positions. Advertisement Related: Derek Jeter Picks World Series Winner Without Hesitation This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
How to Watch MLB All-Star Pregame Show: Live Stream 2025 All-Star Tuesday, Jeter, A Rod, Big Papi, TV Channel
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. With the 2025 Midsummer Classic set to take place on Tuesday night, the festivities get started in Atlanta with the FOX pregame show featuring Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, and David Ortiz. Former MLB players (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter have a laugh during the television pre game show before a game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee... Former MLB players (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz and Derek Jeter have a laugh during the television pre game show before a game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium on June 08, 2024 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Yankees 11-3. MoreHow to Watch MLB All-Star Pregame Show Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Time: 7:00 p.m. ET Channel: FOX Stream: FuboTV (TRY FOR FREE) All of the biggest stars of the game, including Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Paul Skenes, are in Atlanta for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Before the players take the field, the MLB on FOX Pregame show will get fans ready for all the action set to take place at Truist Field. The three MLB legends, A Rod, Big Papi, and Jeter, will take the stage about an hour before the first pitch, but the fun does not stop there. The FOX 11 All-Star Pregame show begins two hours before the game and will also feature interviews with some of your favorite players before they take the field. The trio of former New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox rivals is becoming one of the most entertaining pregame shows in all of sports. From the banter to the "MY DAWG" t-shirts that Ortiz gives out on set, MLB on FOX is up there with shows like Inside the NBA when it comes to getting interesting and genuine reactions from former and current players. This is a great MLB event and the most exciting All-Star game across sports that you will not want to miss. Make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream MLB All-Star Pregame Show on FOX for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Fox Sports
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Welcome to Atlanta: FOX Sports Assembles All-Star Cast for MLB's 95th Midsummer Classic - Fox Sports Press Pass
Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and Kevin Burkhardt Bring Extra Star-Power to Pregame Coverage Live from Truist Park Veteran Duo of Joe Davis and John Smoltz Take the Call in Fourth Straight All-Star Broadcast Ump Cams and Two-Way Mics Highlight Midsummer Classic's Game Coverage NEW YORK – Baseball's best come together in Atlanta as FOX Sports prepares for the 95th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard on Tuesday, July 15 , at 8:00 PM ET in 4K HDR on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app with an impressive lineup of the elite baseball minds and the sport's definitive storytellers. STUDIO COVERAGE With nearly 40 All-Star Game appearances between them, Hall of Famers Derek Jeter (14), David Ortiz (10), and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez (14) join veteran host Kevin Burkhardt as the FOX MLB studio team leads off the network's coverage on Monday, July 14 at 3:00 PM ET on FOX. The two-hour LIVE AT THE ALL-STAR GAME PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE preview show features on-site player interviews in addition to a look back at the first half of the season and Ken Rosenthal with the latest on the ground. Jeter, Ortiz, Rodriguez and Burkhardt return to the desk on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 PM ET on FOX to preview the on-field action. Among the show's highlights are a tribute to the legendary Hank Aaron and a special feature voiced by Oscar-nominated actor Austin Butler on the star power of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. Additionally, the Award-winning Tom Rinaldi sits down with pitching phenoms Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal. Atlanta music icons Jermaine Dupri and Ludacris star in the shows' opening teases on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. The hip-hop superstars and their timeless anthem 'Welcome to Atlanta' were also featured in FOX Sports' promotional campaign leading up to the Midsummer Classic. GAME COVERAGE Live from Truist Park, FOX MLB's lead duo of Emmy Award-winning play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz (eight-time All-Star with the Atlanta Braves) reunite in the booth for their fourth All-Star Game together. Award-winning reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci round out the crew, providing inside information and in-game reports from the field. FOX Sports' technical coverage of the All-Star Game is headlined for the first time by body-worn cameras on the entire umpire crew. As part of the 55-camera arsenal, base umpires will be wearing chest cams, while the home plate umpire dons the built-in 'Ump Cam' on his mask. Beverly Hills Aerials pilots drone coverage, a helicopter provides additional aerial views and a FlyCam is set to fly from The Battery Atlanta down the first base line to home plate inside Truist Park. The network's Award-winning audio team features 40 field-effect microphones and 10 player mics for real-time conversations with the booth. Additionally, FOX is set to air Major League Baseball's tribute to Hank Aaron – recreating the moment he passed Babe Ruth to become MLB's all-time home run leader at the time, through the use of projection mapping and custom pyrotechnics, in the ballpark at the end of the sixth inning or later. FOX DEPORTES The leader among MLB's Spanish-language television coverage, FOX Deportes offers an exclusive presentation of the Midsummer Classic from Atlanta. Coverage begins Tuesday, July 15 at 5:00 PM ET, featuring Emmy Award-winning announcer Adrian Garcia-Marquez and former infielder Edgar Gonzalez, alongside veteran reporters Carlos Alvarez, Jaime Motta and newcomer Michelle Liendo. FOX Deportes is also set to premiere two episodes of BEISBOLEROS, its new MLB-focused show featuring Alvarez and Liendo. The first, a digital-only episode, releases on the evening of Monday, July 14 , while the second airs live ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday at 6:00 PM ET. Prior to the on-site festivities, the network's daily program, TOTAL SPORTS 360, provides coverage from Atlanta beginning Saturday, July 12 , with up-to-the-minute reports, highlights, interviews and more. FOX SPORTS DIGITAL FOX Sports' expansive online coverage of MLB All-Star Week events is supported by a deep roster of experts, analysts and reporters to provide fans the ultimate all-access experience across digital platforms, including the FOX Sports app, and @MLBonFOX Social. The network's presentation of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game is available on the FOX Sports app, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content through iOS and Android devices. The Midsummer Classic will also be available to stream in 4K HDR on connected TV and 'living room' apps, including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku devices. Viewers joining the game in-progress on authenticated streaming devices can choose to catch up on all the key moments missed with 'Catch-Up With Highlights' option or jump straight into live play.
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Red Sox Legend David Ortiz Believes Team Should Be 'Aggressive' at 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. The Boston Red Sox are in an unusual position heading into the final weeks before the trade deadline. Entering Saturday, the Red Sox held a 44-45 record that was good enough for fourth place in the American League East and 2 1/2 games out of a wild card spot. Despite being too good to sell and not good enough to contend currently, team icon David Ortiz told DJ Siddiqi of that he wants his former team to be aggressive at the end of the month. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: (L-R) Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is seen with Red Sox hall of fame player David Ortiz in the dugout prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays... BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 10: (L-R) Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora is seen with Red Sox hall of fame player David Ortiz in the dugout prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on June 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. More"The trade deadline is coming. You start focusing on what you need and what you can get out there," Ortiz told Siddiqi. "There is some money available now, and I guess all they need is to go and be aggressive during this trade deadline. In two months, you can change all that if you go and pick the pieces you need." A rotation headlined by Garrett Crochet was supposed to be the focal point of this Red Sox team, but the group hasn't lived up to expectations. Walker Buehler and Tanner Houck have been major disappointments, leaving the rotation with no more than three quality starters at a time. Ortiz doesn't want the team to panic buy, but he believes moves have to be made. "It's not critical yet," Ortiz was quoted as saying. "I think they're trying to survive into the trade deadline, which is at the end of this month, and go and pick something special that can give them some guidance. I think we'll be all right. I think we can go for the player one. ... Let's see what's available, let's see what people want, let's see if they can get what they need. Because if you look at the division, everybody is three, four, five games apart and there's a lot of games left." The main priority for the Red Sox needs to be holding on to Alex Bregman for the remainder of the season. If he leaves Boston, the team can forget about contention. If the Red Sox can get him and his agent, Scott Boras, to agree to that, then the team now has the resources to splurge after dealing away Rafael Devers' remaining $252 million. Ortiz knows pitching helps teams win, but he is indifferent to how the team attempts to bolster the roster. "I don't have something special in my mind right now," Ortiz told RG. "A good buyer is always good. I think another pitcher, but who knows." Boston will certainly have some tough decisions to make as the trade deadline nears that will alter the state of the franchise beyond the remainder of this year. More MLB: Red Sox $11 Million Closer Fits With Mets As Trade Deadline Target
