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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Will Guardians be buyers or sellers at MLB trade deadline? Who could be on the move?
Baseball can be a funny sport. The Cleveland Guardians have been a paradoxical team lately. Over a recent 10-game span, they had arguably the best pitching staff in baseball. That's good! But they also had the worst offense in the league. That's bad, and it can't be argued against! It resulted in a 10-game losing streak that sent them tumbling down the standings in both the divisional and wild card playoff races. The last loss during that streak was a brutal, back-breaking defeat to the Detroit Tigers that might have resulted in a few broken TVs around Northeast Ohio. Then the Guardians went to Houston and beat the Astros (including Cy Young contender Hunter Brown) in two games while averaging 8.5 runs in the process. It was perhaps a glimmer of hope for the 2025 season and the Guardians' standing as a fringe playoff contender, but the 10-game skid could end up having bigger consequences in a few weeks with the trade deadline looming. Cleveland Guardians 2025 MLB Trade deadline preview The Guardians (42-48) have fallen 5.5 games out of a wild card spot, which isn't insurmountable, but they're also looking up at six teams they'd need to overtake for the final playoff spot in the AL. It isn't an advantageous scenario, and it's possible it'll be enough to push the Guardians into being sellers at the trade deadline as teams look to poach a few attainable pieces for their own playoff pushes. If the Guardians can't make up serious ground over the next couple weeks, here's who could be on the trading block at the deadline. And as president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti has repeatedly said in the past, the Guardians will always at least answer the phone and listen. Shane Bieber Maybe Shane Bieber won't throw a pitch for the Guardians this season at all. He is one of the most intriguing players who could be moved at the deadline this season. He's still working his way back from Tommy John surgery, and a recent setback that pushed his return date back a bit. He might not be ready for a major league mound until early August, which means opposing teams would have to pay close attention to any rehab assignments he can log in the second half of July. It'll be a bit of a gamble for any team acquiring him, which brings into question what the return value for Bieber would be. He's also a former Cy Young winner who looked terrific in his last two starts — but those were at the beginning of last season. They're also the only two outings he's pitched in roughly two calendar years. But, hey, the Guardians acquired Alex Cobb at last year's deadline when he hadn't yet pitched that season, so it isn't unheard of. Bieber also has a player option in his deal for 2026 valued at $16 million. It seems unlikely he'll opt in, which means as of now, the Guardians would be on the hook for the $4 million buyout. Carlos Santana There might not be much of a market for Carlos Santana, but if the Guardians fall out of the race there's also not much reason for him to remain in Cleveland. He's 39 and a good defensive first baseman, but his offensive production has slowed down after a great start this season. Santana being moved would also further clear the way for prospect C.J. Kayfus to be called up. Lane Thomas Lane Thomas hasn't done much to help his stock, struggling through what has been a disappointing 2025. He's also dealt with a nagging plantar fasciitis issue that might be a real concern for prospective teams. But quite a few playoff teams could use a depth outfielder who can hit lefties, and the entire league remembers his grand slam off Tigers ace Tarik Skubal that sent the Guardians to the ALCS last October. And as a pending free agent, the Guardians would be incentivized to move him now. Emmanuel Clase Here's the biggest situation to follow: could the Guardians move Emmanuel Clase one year after his historic season? Relievers are always near the top of the to-do list for contenders at the trade deadline. Clase being added to a contender's bullpen could shift the playoff picture. He hasn't been quite as dominant, but he's been rock solid since May 1 after a rocky start this season, and he's under club control through 2028 at below-market value after a well-timed (for the Guardians) contract extension. Clase's deal includes palatable yearly salaries and club options. That advantageous contract situation means the Guardians hold all the cards — and the ability to be patient if they choose. They could move him now, but it might take an offer that blows them out of the water. This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians MLB trade deadline preview: Who could be dealt if they sell?
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Julio Rodríguez Player Props: July 20, Mariners vs. Astros
Julio Rodriguez's Seattle Mariners square off versus the Houston Astros on July 20 at 4:10 p.m. ET, and will see starting pitcher Hunter Brown on the mound. Rodríguez had one hit in his most recent game, finishing 1-for-5. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Julio Rodríguez player prop bets. Rodriguez is hitting .250 with 17 doubles, three triples, 14 home runs and 30 walks. Watch tonight's Mariners game on Fubo! Julio Rodríguez Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros Julio Rodríguez vs. Hunter Brown Julio Rodríguez prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Julio Rodríguez stats against the Astros Astros starter: Hunter Brown
Reuters
3 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Astros, Mariners send out All-Star pitchers in AL West battle
July 20 - Games just mean more after the All-Star break. After losing Friday night in the opener of a three-game series in Seattle, the Houston Astros altered their pitching rotation to send All-Star Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.43 ERA) to the mound Sunday afternoon. On Saturday, the Mariners announced they'd start their own All-Star right-hander, Bryan Woo (8-4, 2.75), as they go for a sweep of the American League West-leading Astros. Houston's division lead is down to three games after Seattle rookie Cole Young singled with one out in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mariners a 7-6 victory Saturday. It was the fifth consecutive victory for the Mariners and Houston's seventh loss in eight games. "What a ballgame," Mariners manager Dan Wilson said. "Not sure where to start or where to finish, but just a heck of a ballgame. First and foremost, I think you talk about the fight that's in that clubhouse. We talk about it a lot, and tonight it showed up again." The Mariners tied the score in the bottom of the 10th off Astros closer Josh Hader on one of the flukiest plays of the season. With Cal Raleigh at third base, Hader threw a high, inside fastball to Dylan Moore. The pitch went off the knob of Moore's bat and dribbled toward the mound as Moore began hopping around like he was hit by the pitch. Raleigh alertly raced home as the umpires signaled the ball was in play. Astros manager Joe Espada asked for a video review, but it confirmed the call. "You definitely heard contact with something there, and it just sounded like it hit something solid," Wilson said. "But you know, until you see the replay, you're just not sure. But stranger things have happened in this game and it's crazy sometimes. The way the ball bounced for us tonight, it went in our favor." The injury-riddled Astros will likely be without All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes in the series finale. Paredes left in the third inning Saturday with right hamstring discomfort after a single off the left-field wall. Paredes began limping midway down the first-base line and hobbled off the field with a trainer. Paredes missed three games last month after straining his left hamstring. "He's pretty sore right now, we're going to run some tests," Espada said of Paredes. Despite the loss, Espada couldn't fault his team after rallying from a three-run deficit to take a 5-4 lead. "We fought back, we were one hit away from getting a win there," Espada said. Brown is 1-3 with a 3.97 ERA in seven career starts against the Mariners. He took a no-decision in a 7-6 loss April 9 at Seattle despite pitching six scoreless innings. Brown suffered a 5-1 loss to visiting Texas last Sunday as he allowed four runs over five innings. Woo took a no-hitter into the eighth inning in his last start before the All-Star break, July 10 at Yankee Stadium, in a game in which the Mariners blew a five-run lead and lost 6-5 in 10 innings. Woo is 1-1 with a 2.55 ERA in three previous starts against the Astros. The loss came in a 2-1 decision May 24 at Houston. -Field Level Media
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Astros bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Mariners
Houston Astros (56-42, first in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (53-45, second in the AL West) Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.43 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryan Woo (8-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -134, Astros +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros aim to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners. Seattle has a 53-45 record overall and a 27-21 record at home. The Mariners are 20-13 in games decided by one run. Houston has a 23-23 record in road games and a 56-42 record overall. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.65 ERA, which ranks fifth in MLB play. The matchup Sunday is the 10th time these teams square off this season. The Mariners have a 5-4 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Cal Raleigh has 38 home runs, 62 walks and 83 RBIs while hitting .256 for the Mariners. Dominic Canzone is 14 for 33 with four doubles, a home run and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Yainer Diaz has 11 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 38 RBIs for the Astros. Victor Caratini is 14 for 39 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mariners: 7-3, .257 batting average, 3.99 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs Astros: 3-7, .228 batting average, 4.83 ERA, outscored by 15 runs INJURIES: Mariners: Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (elbow), Collin Snider: 15-Day IL (forearm), Gregory Santos: 60-Day IL (knee), Victor Robles: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Bliss: 60-Day IL (biceps) Astros: Isaac Paredes: day-to-day (hamstring), Jake Meyers: 10-Day IL (calf), Zach Dezenzo: 60-Day IL (hand), Yordan Alvarez: 60-Day IL (hand), Luis Guillorme: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jeremy Pena: 10-Day IL (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Astros bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Mariners
Houston Astros (56-42, first in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (53-45, second in the AL West) Seattle; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (9-4, 2.43 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Mariners: Bryan Woo (8-4, 2.59 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mariners -134, Astros +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros aim to end their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Seattle Mariners. Seattle has a 53-45 record overall and a 27-21 record at home. The Mariners are 20-13 in games decided by one run. Houston has a 23-23 record in road games and a 56-42 record overall. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.65 ERA, which ranks fifth in MLB play. The matchup Sunday is the 10th time these teams square off this season. The Mariners have a 5-4 advantage in the season series. TOP PERFORMERS: Cal Raleigh has 38 home runs, 62 walks and 83 RBIs while hitting .256 for the Mariners. Dominic Canzone is 14 for 33 with four doubles, a home run and four RBIs over the last 10 games. Yainer Diaz has 11 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 38 RBIs for the Astros. Victor Caratini is 14 for 39 with two doubles and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Mariners: 7-3, .257 batting average, 3.99 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs Astros: 3-7, .228 batting average, 4.83 ERA, outscored by 15 runs INJURIES: Mariners: Bryce Miller: 15-Day IL (elbow), Collin Snider: 15-Day IL (forearm), Gregory Santos: 60-Day IL (knee), Victor Robles: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Ryan Bliss: 60-Day IL (biceps) Astros: Isaac Paredes: day-to-day (hamstring), Jake Meyers: 10-Day IL (calf), Zach Dezenzo: 60-Day IL (hand), Yordan Alvarez: 60-Day IL (hand), Luis Guillorme: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jeremy Pena: 10-Day IL (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
