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Newsweek
9 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Padres Urged To Pursue Trade For $4.5 Million Veteran Catcher
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 San Diego Padres have a very talented roster, but they're still a tick behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. However, the Padres could look to close the gap a bit on the Dodgers by swinging a trade to upgrade their catcher in the coming weeks. Padres catchers have been a net negative to the team at this point. Cameron Zunkel of Clutch Points recently urged the Padres to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers before the trade deadline. MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 22: Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of the game at Target Field on June... MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JUNE 22: Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of the game at Target Field on June 22, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More"That is where Ryan Jeffers comes into play. Jeffers is a free agent after the 2026 season, and he is 28 years old," Zunkel wrote. "Along with that, Minnesota has a few catchers in their top prospect list that will be ready for the MLB in the next year or two. "On the season, Jeffers is slashing .248/.346/.402 with six home runs, 29 RBI, and just 47 strikeouts to 28 walks in 63 games played. The right-handed batter would be better than both the catchers San Diego is putting out there daily. His defense is just average, but his bat makes up for it. He might take a few prospects to acquire, but the Padres would be smart to pursue Ryan Jeffers. Doing so would make San Diego a World Series contender." A trade for Jeffers would likely be quite affordable, as the middle tier of catchers never seems to net a huge return on the trade market. Jeffers would be a significant upgrade over what the Padres have at the position right now. San Diego would transition from a negative-WAR catcher to somebody who could post 2.0 or 3.0 WAR across a solid season. It's a no-brainer. More MLB: Reds Boldly Predicted To Swing Trade For Exciting Young Outfielder
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Brewers pound 17 hits to complete 3-game sweep of Twins with 9-8 win
Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) hits a solo home run off of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) hits a single off of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin is congratulated after scoring a run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher David Festa during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin is congratulated after scoring a run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher David Festa during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) hits a solo home run off of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) hits a single off of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Quinn Priester during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) Milwaukee Brewers' Caleb Durbin is congratulated after scoring a run on a wild pitch by Minnesota Twins relief pitcher David Festa during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rhys Hoskins homered, doubled and drove in two runs on Sunday as the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 9-8 victory. Brice Turang hit a three-run homer and Caleb Durbin had three hits for the Brewers, who won their fourth straight and sit a season-high eight games over .500 at 43-35. Advertisement Byron Buxton homered twice, giving him six home runs in his last six games, while Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa each had four hits for the Twins, who have lost five straight series and 13 of their last 16 games. On a steamy afternoon, the teams combined for 35 hits and used 14 pitchers. Brewers starter Quinn Priester was pulled after throwing 76 pitches in 3 1/3 innings. The win went to Rob Zastryzny (2-1), who pitched two-thirds of an inning. Rookie David Festa (1-2) allowed eight runs on 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings. Milwaukee led 9-3 in the fifth inning, but the Twins didn't go quietly, with Ty France's two-run homer in the eighth cutting the lead to 9-8. Advertisement Brewers closer Trevor Megill entered the game with runners on the corners and two out in the eighth. He struck out Jonah Bride, then got out of a jam in the ninth to pick up his 17th save. Key moment With runners on first and second and one out in the ninth, Megill got Matt Wallner to pop out and then struck out Trevor Plouffe. Key stat The Twins entered with a team ERA in June of 6.46, the worst in the major leagues. Up next The Twins open a four-game series against visiting Seattle on Monday with RHP Bailey Ober (4-4, 4.54 ERA) on the mound. Milwaukee returns home to face Pittsburgh on Monday, with RHP Chad Patrick (3-7, 3.50) getting the start. ___ AP MLB:
CBS News
19-06-2025
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- CBS News
Buxton powers Twins past Reds to stop 6-game slide
Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including the second of back-to-back shots with Kody Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers had a homer and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 on Thursday to end a six-game losing streak. Buxton, who went deep in all three games of the series, drove a 1-2 pitch from Nick Martinez out to left field to give him leadoff homers in consecutive games. Buxton then launched his 15th homer in the second inning for a 4-2 lead following a two-run shot by Clemens. Jeffers walked ahead of Clemens' seventh homer, which gave Minnesota the lead for good. Ty France had an RBI double, and Jeffers delivered a two-run double to chase Martinez and give the Twins a 7-2 advantage with two outs in the third. Jeffers added his fifth homer in the eighth, with Carlos Correa aboard. Trevor Larnach doubled in a run against reliever Lyon Richardson and Correa — who had three hits — singled for a 9-4 lead in the fourth. Buxton also doubled in the fifth, and Willi Castro scored three runs for Minnesota. TJ Friedl went 3 for 4 with a double and scored twice for Cincinnati. He has reached base 121 times from the leadoff spot — second only to Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Gavin Lux hit his third homer, a two-run shot, and Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer each had an RBI double. Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in Cincinnati. Grace Bradley / AP Chris Paddack (3-6) allowed four runs and six hits in five innings for the Twins. Martinez (4-8) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. He has served up three homers in each of his past two starts. Brooks Lee doubled to extend his hitting streak to 18 games for Minnesota (37-37). Minnesota never trailed after Clemens and Buxton went deep in the second. Buxton has 12 career leadoff homers and 14 multihomer games. Reds RHP Brady Singer (7-4, 4.34 ERA) starts Friday's opener of a three-game series in St. Louis against RHP Andres Pallante (4-3, 4.83). Twins RHP Joe Ryan (7-2, 2.93 ERA) pitches Friday against the Brewers. Rookie RHP Jacob Misiorowski makes his second career start for Milwaukee after throwing five no-hit innings against the Cardinals last week to win his debut.
Washington Post
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Buxton powers Twins past Reds to stop 6-game slide
CINCINNATI — Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including the second of back-to-back shots with Kody Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers had a homer and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 on Thursday to end a six-game losing streak. Buxton, who went deep in all three games of the series, drove a 1-2 pitch from Nick Martinez out to left field to give him leadoff homers in consecutive games. Buxton then launched his 15th homer in the second inning for a 4-2 lead following a two-run shot by Clemens. Jeffers walked ahead of Clemens' seventh homer, which gave Minnesota the lead for good. Ty France had an RBI double, and Jeffers delivered a two-run double to chase Martinez and give the Twins a 7-2 advantage with two outs in the third. Jeffers added his fifth homer in the eighth, with Carlos Correa aboard. Trevor Larnach doubled in a run against reliever Lyon Richardson and Correa — who had three hits — singled for a 9-4 lead in the fourth. Buxton also doubled in the fifth, and Willi Castro scored three runs for Minnesota. TJ Friedl went 3 for 4 with a double and scored twice for Cincinnati. He has reached base 121 times from the leadoff spot — second only to Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Gavin Lux hit his third homer, a two-run shot, and Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer each had an RBI double. Chris Paddack (3-6) allowed four runs and six hits in five innings for the Twins. Martinez (4-8) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. He has served up three homers in each of his past two starts. Brooks Lee doubled to extend his hitting streak to 18 games for Minnesota (37-37). Minnesota never trailed after Clemens and Buxton went deep in the second. Buxton has 12 career leadoff homers and 14 multihomer games. Reds RHP Brady Singer (7-4, 4.34 ERA) starts Friday's opener of a three-game series in St. Louis against RHP Andres Pallante (4-3, 4.83). Twins RHP Joe Ryan (7-2, 2.93 ERA) pitches Friday against the Brewers. Rookie RHP Jacob Misiorowski makes his second career start for Milwaukee after throwing five no-hit innings against the Cardinals last week to win his debut. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Buxton powers Twins past Reds to stop 6-game slide
CINCINNATI (AP) — Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including the second of back-to-back shots with Kody Clemens, and Ryan Jeffers had a homer and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 on Thursday to end a six-game losing streak. Buxton, who went deep in all three games of the series, drove a 1-2 pitch from Nick Martinez out to left field to give him leadoff homers in consecutive games. Buxton then launched his 15th homer in the second inning for a 4-2 lead following a two-run shot by Clemens. Jeffers walked ahead of Clemens' seventh homer, which gave Minnesota the lead for good. Ty France had an RBI double, and Jeffers delivered a two-run double to chase Martinez and give the Twins a 7-2 advantage with two outs in the third. Jeffers added his fifth homer in the eighth, with Carlos Correa aboard. Trevor Larnach doubled in a run against reliever Lyon Richardson and Correa — who had three hits — singled for a 9-4 lead in the fourth. Buxton also doubled in the fifth, and Willi Castro scored three runs for Minnesota. TJ Friedl went 3 for 4 with a double and scored twice for Cincinnati. He has reached base 121 times from the leadoff spot — second only to Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani. Gavin Lux hit his third homer, a two-run shot, and Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer each had an RBI double. Chris Paddack (3-6) allowed four runs and six hits in five innings for the Twins. Martinez (4-8) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 2/3 innings. He has served up three homers in each of his past two starts. Brooks Lee doubled to extend his hitting streak to 18 games for Minnesota (37-37). Key moment Minnesota never trailed after Clemens and Buxton went deep in the second. Key stat Buxton has 12 career leadoff homers and 14 multihomer games. Up next Reds RHP Brady Singer (7-4, 4.34 ERA) starts Friday's opener of a three-game series in St. Louis against RHP Andres Pallante (4-3, 4.83). Twins RHP Joe Ryan (7-2, 2.93 ERA) pitches Friday against the Brewers. Rookie RHP Jacob Misiorowski makes his second career start for Milwaukee after throwing five no-hit innings against the Cardinals last week to win his debut. ___ AP MLB:
