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Newsweek
5 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Trade Trent Grisham to Phillies in 3-Team Blockbuster
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 New York Yankees are headed toward the trade deadline with some clear needs to fill if they want to reignite hope of returning to the World Series. After giving up their lead in the division to the Toronto Blue Jays shortly before the All-Star break, the team has seemed light in several key areas, including the rotation, bullpen and around the diamond. "I would import a starter, some relievers, because our bullpen is taxed and some injuries. And an infielder, if possible," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman explained recently, according to Phillip Martinez of SNY. "That's a long list." To try and address all of those needs, the Yankees might have to get creative and could have to trade away some big-league ready talent. That's the expectation for CBS Sports' Mike Axisa, who predicted Cashman would deal outfielder Trent Grisham to the Philadelphia Phillies, who would in turn send some prospects to the Minnesota Twins to bring infielder Willi Castro to the Yankees. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 14: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 14: Trent Grisham #12 of the New York Yankees looks on against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Chambers/Getty "The Phillies and Yankees don't match up well for an outfielder-for-third baseman trade, which is where the Twins come in," Axisa wrote. "Rental Grisham for rental Castro makes no sense for Minnesota. If they're selling, they wont' want a rental. They'll want controllable young players, so a three-time trade in which Grisham goes to Philadelphia, Phillies prospects go to Minnesota, and Castro goes to the Yankees could be in the cards." On paper, this trade projection may be complicated but it does make sense for each participant. Castro would mark a significant third base upgrade over Oswald Peraza for the Yankees, as he's slashing .257/.347/.431. And Grisham would be a defensive and offensive boost for the Phillies, who haven't gotten much production out of the trio of Johan Rojas, Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler. Meanwhile, the Yankees can replace Grisham's at-bats with Cody Bellinger, Jasson Dominguez and Aaron Judge in the outfield. Though it's convoluted, this prediction could be an effective way to turn the Yankees' outfield surplus into a much-needed infield boost. More MLB: MLB Insider Lists Braves Slugger As Best Designated Hitter On Market
Canada News.Net
4 days ago
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- Canada News.Net
MLB roundup: Brewers beat Dodgers again, win 9th straight
(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Isaac Collins and Joey Ortiz hit home runs, William Contreras added a two-run double, and the visiting Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to a season-best nine games while remaining perfect against the Los Angeles Dodgers with an 8-7 victory on Saturday. The Brewers won even as All-Star right-hander Freddy Peralta (12-4) tied a season high by allowing four runs in five innings. Trevor Megill pitched the ninth inning for his 23rd save as Milwaukee improved to 5-0 against Los Angeles with the finale of the season series Sunday. Neither team has swept the other in a season series since the Brewers moved to the National League in 1998. Shohei Ohtani hit one of three home runs for the Dodgers, who have lost nine of their last 11 games. With a struggling Mookie Betts getting the night off for Los Angeles, Will Smith had two hits out of the No. 2 spot of the lineup. Yankees 12, Braves 9 Trent Grisham hit his third career grand slam in the ninth inning to propel visiting New York to a come-from-behind win over Atlanta. Grisham hit a slider from Raisel Iglesias into the right field seats to give the Yankees their first lead of the game and help end their three-game losing streak. It was Grisham's 17th homer, tying his career high. Luke Weaver pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings and earned the win. Anthony Volpe sparked the New York offense with a pair of home runs, his 11th and 12th, and a sacrifice fly. The Braves had built a 5-0 lead thanks in part to a 438-foot solo homer by Michael Harris II, his first since June 13, and a three-run homer by Ozzie Albies. Albies added a two-run single in the fifth to give Atlanta a 7-2 lead before New York's rally. Cubs 6, Red Sox 0 Shota Imanaga threw seven scoreless innings, and Michael Busch and Kyle Tucker slugged back-to-back home runs in the first as Chicago blanked visiting Boston. Imanaga (7-3) allowed just five hits while striking out five and walking one, helping the Cubs take the weekend series and win their fourth straight game. Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each added solo homers for Chicago, which now holds the majors' best record (59-39). Boston starter Brayan Bello (6-4) allowed three runs on six hits in the loss, striking out four and walking one. The Red Sox have lost two straight after posting a 10-game winning streak to end the first half. Reds 5, Mets 2 Jake Fraley matched a season high with three hits, including a go-ahead RBI single, as Cincinnati rallied from an early two-run deficit to win in New York. Fraley had two doubles and Spencer Steer added two hits for the Reds, who won for the sixth time in seven games to improve to a season-high five games over .500. Brett Baty homered and singled for New York, while Luis Torrens added two hits. Mark Vientos also singled and drove in a run. Marlins 3, Royals 1 Shortstop Otto Lopez drove in all three runs as host Miami defeated Kansas City. Lopez's two-run double in the eighth inning snapped a 1-1 score. Xavier Edwards added a triple, a double and two runs scored as the Marlins improved to 21-10 over their past 31 games. Miami's Cal Quantrill pitched a season-high six innings, allowing two hits (both singles), no walks and no runs while striking out three. Ronny Henriquez (6-1) earned the win, and Anthony Bender pitched a scoreless ninth, earning his third save. Reliever Lucas Erceg (4-3) took the loss for the Royals after Michael Wacha pitched six innings, allowing three hits, one walk and one run with one strikeout. Salvador Perez led the Royals at the plate with a homer. Blue Jays 6, Giants 3 Eric Lauer pitched six strong innings, Tyler Heineman had a homer and three RBIs and host Toronto defeated San Francisco. Lauer (5-2) allowed two runs, two hits and no walks with seven strikeouts. Addison Barger was 4-for-4 for the Blue Jays, who have won the first of two games of the three-game series. Will Wagner had a two-run double for the second game in a row for Toronto, which had a 14-4 advantage in hits on Saturday. Willy Adames hit two solo home runs for the Giants. Starter Logan Webb (9-7) completed six innings, allowing four runs, 11 hits and one walk with one strikeout. Phillies 9, Angels 5 Kyle Schwarber belted a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning to vault Philadelphia to a home win over Los Angeles. Bryce Harper also homered for the Phillies after hitting two bombs in Friday's 6-5 defeat in the series opener. Nick Castellanos, Trea Turner and Johan Rojas drove in the other runs for Philadelphia. Phillies starter Taijuan Walker allowed three runs and nine hits over four innings before handing the ball over to the bullpen. Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Yoan Moncada hit home runs for the Angels. Yusei Kikuchi allowed two runs and five hits over five innings before the Los Angeles bullpen scuffled to the finish line. Rays 4, Orioles 3 Tampa Bay came from behind with a three-run eighth inning -- sparked by excellent baserunning -- to beat visiting Baltimore. After tying the game with a single, Chandler Simpson stole his 27th base and went to third on a wild pitch as Jose Caballero walked. Caballero promptly stole his league-leading 32nd base -- and the Rays' third steal of the inning -- to put runners at second and third with one out, and both runners would come in to score. Seranthony Dominguez (2-3) took the loss after giving up three runs (two earned) in 1/3 of an inning in the eighth. Edwin Uceta (6-2) picked up the win with two innings of scoreless relief. Pete Fairbanks earned his 16th save despite giving up a run in the ninth. White Sox 10, Pirates 4 Mike Tauchman's go-ahead, bases-clearing double highlighted a six-run sixth inning that propelled Chicago to a comeback win over host Pittsburgh. Tauchman and Lenyn Sosa each had three RBIs to lead the White Sox to their second win in a row following the All-Star break and their third win in the past five games. After Chicago starter Adrian Houser gave up four runs (three earned) in 4 1/3 innings, the White Sox bullpen held the Pirates scoreless the rest of the way. The Pirates, who lost their second in a row and have lost 10 of their last 11 games, led 3-0 and rookie starter Mike Burrows took a no-hitter into the fifth inning. After Burrows left the game following the fifth, Caleb Ferguson (2-2) gave up four runs on four hits and recorded only one out. Rangers 4, Tigers 1 Rowdy Tellez hit a three-run home run to back a strong start by Kumar Rocker as Texas defeated struggling Detroit in the second of three-game series in Arlington, Texas. Tellez's homer was a boon for Rocker (4-4), who allowed one hit, walked three and struck out six over 6 1/3 innings of work. Tellez, who was signed to a minor league contract on July 5 by the Rangers a week after being released by Seattle, wasn't on the team until Friday, when he went 0-for-3. The Tigers did not get a runner past second base until a Riley Greene home run to open the ninth inning. Detroit starter Keider Montero (4-2) went 4 1/3 innings, giving up four runs on four hits with three walks and five strikeouts. Diamondbacks 10, Cardinals 1 Eugenio Suarez hit two home runs and drove in three and Corbin Carroll had three hits, including two triples, as host Arizona topped St. Louis to win its third straight game. Geraldo Perdomo had three singles and four RBIs and Ryne Nelson gave up one run in six innings for the D-backs, who have outscored the Cardinals 17-4 in the first two games of the series. Nelson (6-2) gave up four hits, with Alec Burleson's homer in the sixth the only damage. Nelson is 4-0 with a 2.29 ERA in his last seven starts. Suarez has 33 homers and leads the NL with 81 RBIs. Carroll leads the majors with 12 triples. Masyn Winn had three hits for the Cardinals, who have lost 10 of 14. Sonny Gray (9-4) gave up 11 hits and a career-high nine runs (eight earned) before leaving in the fourth. Athletics 8, Guardians 2 Shea Langeliers and Jacob Wilson both hit two-run home runs and Luis Severino earned his first win in more than a month as the Athletics scored the final eight runs of the game to win in Cleveland. Severino (3-11) went five innings, allowing two runs on three hits in snapping a five-start losing streak. The right-hander struck out three and walked two in an 86-pitch outing. Jack Perkins and Justin Sterner combined for four hitless innings to wrap up the three-hitter. Rookie first baseman Kurtz went 3-for-5 and drove in two runs, and speedy center fielder Denzel Clarke fell a homer shy of hitting for the cycle for the Athletics. The Guardians lost for just the second time in nine games. Rockies 10, Twins 6 Ryan McMahon, Ezequiel Tovar and Hunter Goodman homered as host Colorado rallied to beat Minnesota in Denver to clinch the Rockies' first home series win of the season. Tovar was 3-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBIs, and Goodman also drove in three runs. Kody Clemens was 2-for-4 (double, triple) with three RBIs in the loss, the Twins' third straight. Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela (4-13) earned the win after allowing three runs and six hits in seven innings with a walk and three strikeouts. Minnesota starter Zebby Matthews (1-2) gave up five runs and eight hits in four-plus innings with a walk and six strikeouts in taking the loss. Nationals 4, Padres 2 Mitchell Parker tossed six solid innings and Nathaniel Lowe homered to help host Washington double up San Diego and snap a five-game losing streak. Drew Millas added a two-run single for Washington, which won for just the second time in its past 11 contests. Parker (6-10) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out four and walked one while winning for the first time since beating the Padres in San Diego on June 23. Luis Arraez and Jose Iglesias each had two hits for San Diego, which lost for just the second time in the past six games. Padres starter Yu Darvish (0-2) gave up three runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out one and walked one. Mariners 7, Astros 6 (11 inn.) Rookie Cole Young singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning as Seattle defeated visiting Houston for the Mariners' fifth straight win. With Dominic Canzone the runner at second to start the inning, Miles Mastrobuoni put down a sacrifice bunt to move Canzone to third. Young lined a single down the right field line off Houston's Hector Neris (3-2) to win it. Both teams scored in the 10th. Houston pinch hitter Taylor Trammell's sacrifice fly brought home the go-ahead run in the top of the inning. The Mariners tied it in the bottom half as Cal Raleigh scored from third on a fluke groundout off the knob of Dylan Moore's bat.
New York Post
04-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Trent Grisham belts homer in return to Yankees lineup after hamstring issue
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free TORONTO — After both made cameos off the bench Wednesday night, Trent Grisham and Austin Wells returned to the Yankees lineup Thursday for the first time since their respective injury scares. Grisham had been out since leaving Monday's game with hamstring tightness, with the team initially fearing it might lead to an injured list stint. Advertisement But the center fielder healed quicker than expected and was ready to go by Thursday's series finale against the Blue Jays. 'He feels good about it. Training staff feels good about it,' Boone said before the Yankees' 8-5 loss. 'Is it 100 percent? Maybe not. But feel good about that he's good enough and sound enough to go.' Grisham returned to the leadoff spot Thursday and went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, while also hitting a game-tying solo home run in the third inning. Advertisement His comeback allowed Boone to shift Cody Bellinger to right field and give Aaron Judge a DH day after spending the last three days on the turf. Though he has cooled off from his red-hot start, Grisham still entered Thursday second on the team with 15 home runs to go with an .816 OPS in 73 games. 'He's been so important to us on both sides of the ball,' Boone said. 'His center-field play, his at-bat quality all year. Even when he went through that 'downturn,' you watch day in and day out, it's a good at-bat. He's hit for power. He's got on base. He's been a really good two-way player, All-Star-caliber player for us in the first half. So, big to be able to avoid [the injured list].' Trent Grisham belts a solo homer in the third inning of the Yankees' 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays on July 3, 2025. John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Advertisement Wells, meanwhile, started at catcher for the first time since Saturday. In between, he underwent testing for a lack of circulation in his left pointer finger, with the results showing arterial damage instead of anything more serious. Wells went 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in Thursday's loss. Advertisement Following Thursday's game, the Yankees optioned Clayton Beeter back to Triple-A after he got tagged for three runs on three hits and two walks across 1 ²/₃ innings in relief of the injured Clarke Schmidt. DJ LeMahieu was out of the lineup Thursday, but the Yankees still declined to use it as a chance to bounce Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to his best defensive position, second base. Instead, Chisholm remained at third base with Oswald Peraza starting at second. 'I don't want to just move him back and forth and do that necessarily in that form or fashion,' Boone said. Jazz Chisholm Jr. looks on during the Yankees' loss to the Brewers. AP Asked about how much he is considering moving Chisholm back to second, Boone continued to say it was an ongoing decision. Advertisement 'Continue to evaluate our roster, see where we're at, see what makes the most sense,' he said. 'It's something I think about a little bit.' Peraza lifted for pinch hitter in the top of the seventh, and LeMahieu came on to finish the game at second base. Advertisement The last time they saw Juan Soto, the Yankees shut down their former teammate in the May Subway Series, holding him to 1-for-10 with four walks and three strikeouts. Entering this weekend's rematch, Soto is coming off NL Player of the Month honors after a torrid June. 'He's had a Juan-like month,' Boone said. 'So it'll be a challenge holding him down. Comes down to executing at a really high level.' Advertisement The Yankees signed veteran infielder Nicky Lopez to a minor league contract Thursday, while losing Triple-A infielder CJ Alexander on waivers to the Dodgers.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees' dynamic outfielder has a chance to make surprising return on Thursday
Just when it looked like the injury bug would strike again, the New York Yankees may have dodged a bullet with Trent Grisham. The outfielder exited Monday's game with visible discomfort in his left hamstring, setting off alarms in the clubhouse. Advertisement Initially, things weren't trending in the right direction. By Tuesday, Grisham was almost certain to hit the injured list. So much so that the Yankees had minor leaguer Bryan De La Cruz waiting in the wings, ready to step in if needed. But the narrative shifted quickly by Wednesday. Grisham's leg began responding well, and the team's outlook drastically improved. Yankees manager Aaron Boone hinted Grisham might be back in the lineup as early as Thursday if progress continues. According to Bryan Hoch of Grisham showed 'improvements,' and De La Cruz was no longer with the taxi squad. That small development spoke volumes—it signaled that Grisham might be closer to returning than anyone initially expected. Advertisement For a team balancing injury concerns and playoff hopes, this bit of positive news couldn't come at a better time. Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Yankees Eye Reinforcements During AL East Pressure Cooker In addition to Grisham, catcher Austin Wells is also on the mend from a circulatory issue affecting his left hand. There's now cautious optimism that both players could return by Thursday, just as the Yankees need them most. New York is locked in a three-way battle for AL East supremacy with the Rays and Blue Jays breathing down their necks. Depth matters more than ever, and losing Grisham—even for 10 days—could've created a domino effect across the roster. Advertisement Instead, the Yankees may be fortunate enough to continue rolling with their current core without making reactive moves. Grisham's Role Could Complicate Dominguez's Future Should Grisham be cleared to return, there's a ripple effect likely coming for Jasson Dominguez and the outfield rotation. Dominguez has shown flashes, but the reality is the Yankees are stacked with viable options at DH and in the corners. If Grisham slots back into center field, someone will have to move into a part-time or rotational role—likely Dominguez. The Yankees will need to weigh present performance against long-term development, which is never an easy balance to strike. Advertisement Grisham, when right, brings a rare blend of power, plate discipline, and defensive prowess that holds real value. His 15 home runs and 13.1 percent walk rate suggest a player who contributes on both sides of the game. That kind of all-around skillset isn't easy to find, and it's exactly why the Yankees won't rush him if he's not ready. Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images A Timely Return Could Reignite Yankees' Momentum Grisham's athleticism and versatility offer the Yankees more flexibility both in the field and the batting order. Boone now has the luxury of slowly reincorporating him while managing workloads across the roster. Avoiding the IL doesn't guarantee smooth sailing, but it gives the Yankees a fighting chance to get out of their current funk. Advertisement In a season where every game carries weight, especially in the volatile AL East, Grisham's status matters more than ever. And for now, the Yankees can breathe a little easier knowing they may not have to lose another key contributor. READ MORE: Yankees' catcher remains out of the lineup in must-win game Related Headlines
Winnipeg Free Press
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Wells and Grisham back in starting lineup for Yankees in series finale against Toronto
TORONTO (AP) — Austin Wells and Trent Grisham are back in the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in their series finale against Toronto on Thursday. Grisham was set to lead off and play center field, while Wells was behind the plate catching right-hander Clarke Schmidt and batting eighth. Wells and Grisham came off the bench in Wednesday's 11-9 loss. The setback was New York's third straight and the Yankees slipped into a tie for first place in the AL East with Toronto. New York is 13-18 since May 28. 'We've gone through it a little bit here the last few weeks,' Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. 'Obviously haven't played our best. We need to do better, but I'm confident we will.' Wells hadn't started since Saturday, against the Athletics. Boone said Wells needed time to recover from an invasive test for a circulatory issue in his left index finger. Grisham left Monday's game after his cleat caught the turf, leading to tightness in his left hamstring. 'He feels good about it, the training staff feels good about it,' Boone said. 'Is it 100 percent? Maybe not, but I feel good that he's good enough and sound enough to go.' Grisham is batting .248 with 15 homers and 32 RBIs in 73 games. He hit a career-high 17 homers with San Diego in 2022. 'He's been so important to us on both sides of the ball, just his center field play, his at-bat quality all year,' Boone said. 'He has hit for power, he has got on base. He has been a really good two-way player, an All-Star-caliber player for us in the first half. Big to be able to avoid (the injured list).' Boone said right-hander Luis Gil threw 35 pitches and did some fielding practice drills in a scheduled throwing session Thursday. The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year has not pitched for the Yankees this season because of a high-grade lat strain in his pitching shoulder. Also Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers claimed infielder CJ Alexander on waivers. The Yankees designated Alexander for assignment on June 30. ___ AP MLB:
