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Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB Insiders List Orioles All-Star Outfielder Probable To Be Traded 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 Baltimore Orioles won 101 games in 2023 and followed that performance with 91 wins the following season. Still, this year has been a collapse at Camden Yards, following lofty expectations to return to the playoffs for a third straight season. Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN listed the Orioles' longtime outfielder Cedric Mullins as the No. 15 trade deadline candidate this season. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles at bat against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2025 in New York... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: Cedric Mullins #31 of the Baltimore Orioles at bat against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2025 in New York City. More Photo byMullins is on the best power surge of his career since his All-Star season in 2021, when he hit a career-high 30 home runs. Mullins' power declined in the following seasons but has seen a slight resurgence this season with 12 home runs approaching the end of June. The Orioles' season has been in a tailspin since it began, and with the lack of aggressiveness from the front office in the offseason were unable to live up to the lofty expectations for this season. This leaves expiring contracts such as Mullins on the trade block. Mullins is 30 years old, and while playing a premium defensive position, Mullins' hitting is a nice bonus in acquiring the centerfielder. While McDaniel and Passan give Mullins a 70% chance to be traded at this deadline, the trajectory of the Orioles likely will lead to his name being floated more often as July approaches. Mullins would fit with teams that are seeing subpar play by their centerfielders, such as the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets. The pair of rivals has expectations of deep playoff runs, and Mullins could be the piece that raises one team above the other. More MLB: Time For Angels To Let Mike Trout Depart Anaheim?
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Ominous signs' as Willie Mullins makes a scene spending £1m at sales with rich history of Cheltenham Festival winners
No one sources better talent MULLINS' MILLION 'Ominous signs' as Willie Mullins makes a scene spending £1m at sales with rich history of Cheltenham Festival winners Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THERE were 'ominous signs' for his rivals as Willie Mullins made a scene spending over £1million at a sales proven for Cheltenham Festival winners. The Closutton boss signed for nine horses in all with top lot among his purchases being a Nathaniel gelding out of former Nicky Henderson mare Floressa. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Willie Mullins and right-hand man Harold Kirk splashed more than £1million on top talent at the Tattersalls Derby Sale - a proven hunting ground for Cheltenham Festival winners Mullins has had two Nathaniels before and both have won at the Festival. Burning Victory won the infamous 2020 Triumph Hurdle that saw Goshen unship Jamie Moore at the last when miles clear. While the late Concertista won the Mares' Novices' Hurdle the same year. But they were out of Flat mares, whereas this new kid on the block is bred for the jumping game. Every Willie Mullins purchase By Sam Morgan The reigning Irish and British champion jumps trainer bought nine horses at the sales all in all. Here they are in full: £150,000 - Nathaniel gelding £140,000 - Messire Corton - half-bro to Grade 1 winner Black Corton £135,000 - Fontaine L'Abbe - a three-year-old gelding by Goliath Du Berlais £128,000 - Miss Mam - a Masked Marvel filly £120,000 - Crystal Ocean gelding £111,000 - Masked L'As - a three-year-old Masked Marvel gelding £105,000 - Mystic Des Bordes - granddam is the mother of Kopek Des Bordes £102,000 - Mystere Du Chenet - a three-year-old Doctor Dino gelding £50,000 - King Of The Blue - gelding related to former Listed Prix Wild Monarch winner Fiumicino Total spend: £1,041,000 Mullins and his sales guru Harold Kirk went to a shade over £150,000 to land lot 138 who, through his dam's sire Poliglote, can be linked to current Mullins superstar Fact To File as well as former champs Politologue and Don Poli. The three-year-old gelding was immediately given a future target - the €100,000 Tattersalls Ireland MSL Mercedes-Benz Sales Bumper in December. The second most expensive purchase made by the all-conquering trainer was £140,000 Messire Corton - a half-brother to Black Corton. The Paul Nicholls-trained Black Corton put Bryony Frost on the map and was a 14-time winner including the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton. Of the nine purchases Mullins made only one cost less than £100,000. Mullins had three Cheltenhan Festival winners from this sale last year alone in the shape of Kopek Des Bordes, Lecky Watson and Final Demand. It's clearly been a happy hunting ground for him and he told Tattersalls about why he loves this sale so much. He said: "I've got a nice few horses - it's been a lucky place for us. "I like the type of horses that are sold here and they've been good to us - so why change? "The Nathaniel gelding is out of a jumping pedigree - we've had two Cheltenham winners out of Nathaniel with a Flat pedigree. "We're very happy with the purchases. Goliath Du Berlais is a nice stallion coming through too and we always look at his stock. "I get Harold to do all the work! "Sales are not my first love so he's quite busy for the two or three days before the sales, he whittles them down, we have a look and we make a decision then when they're in the ring. "I'm very happy with the value I'm getting here. "I'll put saddles on these horses as soon as I can. Why let them go out in a field? "I believe in getting stuck into them straight away." Kirk added: "We've bought more horses here this year than we ever have. "If you go back years we had Cousin Vinny, Wicklow Brave and Pique Sous from this sale." Mullins has had a busy few days having saddled a winner at Royal Ascot as well. He was in the Royal Procession on Saturday - hours before Sober claimed the Queen Alexandra under Ryan Moore. Mullins will take aim at a number of the money-spinning Flat races over the summer, possibly with King Charles' horse Reaching High. He looked to be travelling incredibly well in the Ascot Stakes but couldn't find a run through when it mattered most. He's also been keeping tabs on the sales, with his most expensive purchase of the season so far being the £300,000 paid for the hugely promising Poetisa. FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Ominous signs' as Willie Mullins makes a scene spending £1m at sales with rich history of Cheltenham Festival winners
THERE were 'ominous signs' for his rivals as Willie Mullins made a scene spending over £1million at a sales proven for Cheltenham Festival winners. The Closutton boss signed for nine horses in all with top lot among his purchases being a Nathaniel gelding out of former Nicky Henderson mare Floressa. 1 Willie Mullins and right-hand man Harold Kirk splashed more than £1million on top talent at the Tattersalls Derby Sale - a proven hunting ground for Cheltenham Festival winners Mullins has had two Nathaniels before and both have won at the Festival. Burning Victory won the While the late Concertista won the Mares' Novices' Hurdle the same year. But they were out of Flat mares, whereas this new kid on the block is bred for the jumping game. Every Willie Mullins purchase By Sam Morgan The reigning Irish and British champion jumps trainer bought nine horses at the sales all in all. Here they are in full: £150,000 - Nathaniel gelding £140,000 - Messire Corton - half-bro to Grade 1 winner Black Corton £135,000 - Fontaine L'Abbe - a three-year-old gelding by Goliath Du Berlais £128,000 - Miss Mam - a Masked Marvel filly £120,000 - Crystal Ocean gelding £111,000 - Masked L'As - a three-year-old Masked Marvel gelding £105,000 - Mystic Des Bordes - granddam is the mother of Kopek Des Bordes £102,000 - Mystere Du Chenet - a three-year-old Doctor Dino gelding £50,000 - King Of The Blue - gelding related to former Listed Prix Wild Monarch winner Fiumicino Total spend: £1,041,000 Mullins and his sales guru Harold Kirk went to a shade over £150,000 to land lot 138 who, through his dam's sire Poliglote, can be linked to current Mullins superstar Fact To File as well as former champs Politologue and Don Poli. The three-year-old gelding was immediately given a future target - the €100,000 Tattersalls Ireland MSL Mercedes-Benz Sales Bumper in December. The second most expensive purchase made by the all-conquering trainer was £140,000 Messire Corton - a half-brother to Black Corton. The Paul Nicholls-trained Black Corton put Bryony Frost on the map and was a 14-time winner including the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase at Kempton. Most read in Horse Racing Of the nine purchases Mullins made only one cost less than £100,000. Mullins had three Cheltenhan Festival winners from this sale last year alone in the shape of Kopek Des Bordes, Lecky Watson and Final Demand. It's clearly been a happy hunting ground for him and he told Tattersalls about why he loves this sale so much. He said: "I've got a nice few horses - it's been a lucky place for us. "I like the type of horses that are sold here and they've been good to us - so why change? "The Nathaniel gelding is out of a jumping pedigree - we've had two Cheltenham winners out of Nathaniel with a Flat pedigree. "We're very happy with the purchases. Goliath Du Berlais is a nice stallion coming through too and we always look at his stock. "I get Harold to do all the work! "Sales are not my first love so he's quite busy for the two or three days before the sales, he whittles them down, we have a look and we make a decision then when they're in the ring. "I'm very happy with the value I'm getting here. "I'll put saddles on these horses as soon as I can. Why let them go out in a field? "I believe in getting stuck into them straight away." Kirk added: "We've bought more horses here this year than we ever have. "If you go back years we had Cousin Vinny, Wicklow Brave and Pique Sous from this sale." Mullins has had a busy few days having saddled a winner at Royal Ascot as well. He was in the Royal Procession on Saturday - hours before Sober claimed the Queen Alexandra under Ryan Moore. He looked to be travelling incredibly well in the Ascot Stakes but couldn't find a run through when it mattered most. He's also been keeping tabs on the sales, with his most expensive purchase of the season so far being the FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Lot Of Joy ready to open Flat account for Mullins
Ballinrobe preview Accomplished, 136-rated hurdler Lot Of Joy might be capable of registering her first Flat success for Willie Mullins in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap which closes tonight's flat card in Ballinrobe. The seven-year-old mare, successful twice in Sweden before arriving in Closutton, responsible for two Royal Ascot winners last week, finished fourth to stable-companion Echoes In Rain on her stable debut in the 2002 Connacht Hotel Amateur Handicap in Galway. She has failed to deliver on her subsequent starts on the level but has been placed in a couple of premier handicaps along the way, in addition to starting favourite for the 2023 English Cesarewitch. She has won three times over hurdles for Mullins, at Fairyhouse, Gowran Park and Punchestown, including a win at listed level and, most recently, filled fourth spot behind stable-companion Jade De Grugy in the 'Quevega' (Grade 3) and the Grade 1 Mares Champion Hurdle, both at Punchestown. Lot Of Joy, the mount of Royal Ascot victor Seamus Heffernan, remains feasibly treated on a flat mark of 84 and, presumably on her way back to Galway, should be ultra-competitive in this tricky affair. Gordon Elliott's Royal Eagle, who nailed No Niki No in last year's race, returns for a double bid on the back of a hurdle success in Listowel and renews rivalry with Eoghan O'Neill's mare twelve months on. At the bottom of the handicap, the Ger Lyons-trained Heather, with her three-year-old allowance, looks nicely weighted with 8-10, minus the 7lb claim of Nicola Burns. This diminutive filly was beaten less than two lengths when fourth to Galveston in a three-year-old handicap in Naas last time and is one of the main threats to the Mullins mare. Earlier, Joseph O'Brien, who bagged an across-the-card four-timer on Saturday, should be on the mark again with 80-rated Nobler in the Irish Stallion farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. This Amaron gelding has finished in the frame in all six starts, achieving a decent level of form which should make him tough to beat in this type of maiden. Third to Dakota Blue on his three-year-old debut in Navan, he then finished fourth to the progressive Reyenzi on the same track and, lasts time, chased home Admiral Churchill in a one-mile Listowel maiden. Helped by a low draw and, significantly, wearing blinkers for the first time, to help him concentrate, Nobler is likely to be ridden positively by Dylan Browne McMonagle and should be tough to beat. Rated 78, Eoin Griffin's Molto Amichi has obvious claims in the Lodge At Ashford Castle but, a horse who hitst a flat spot in most of his races, the Ballinrobe track might not be ideal for him. And it might be worth opposing him with Joseph O'Brien's mare Janes Harbour, consistent over hurdles before getting off the mark in a maiden hurdle at this venue four weeks ago. She has raced only once on the flat (her debut in Cork last August), but might have sufficient gears to land the spoils.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
‘A giant of the game' – Willie Mullins adds his tribute to Kevin Prendergast
'I was sorry to hear about Kevin. He was a tremendous trainer, who always had a word for you,' said Mullins, the reigning champion National Hunt trainer in Ireland and Britain. 'He had an opinion on everything and that opinion was valued by people because he'd been through it, he knew the good days and he knew the bad days. 'He was a tremendous character who will be sadly missed. A proper giant of the game, he did the hard work and he knew everything about the game.' Former trainer Mick Halford, who now represents Joseph O'Brien on racecourses, said: 'Kevin was a master on the Curragh when I started. He was somebody I always looked up to, his horses were always a credit to him. 'He was a great man to talk to, a great man for advice, and for a bit of slagging! 'He was a lovely man and I had a lot of time for him, and he will be sadly missed on the Curragh. 'He led a full life, he was a great example to us all.'
