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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
A's Reportedly Shopping Starting Pitchers As Deadline Hot Stove Heats Up
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 Athletics are in last place in the American League West, and as the countdown to the trade deadline continues, they have reportedly been shopping their controllable starting pitchers, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 19: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 19: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo byThe A's have three starting pitchers that fit the bill this deadline season: JP Sears, Jeffrey Springs, and Luis Severino. All three pitchers are under contract past this season, and with the market shortage of controllable starting pitching, the Athletics could set themselves up nicely. Severino has already expressed his displeasure with pitching at the Athletics' temporary home ballpark in Sacramento and was likely to be moved before this report. Severino has a 3.10 ERA on the road this season in nine starts while his numbers drastically change at home, posting a 6.68 ERA in 12 outings. The right-hander is under contract through next season and would be a multi-year gap pitcher for teams waiting on the arrival of prospects. Springs has one more season under contract with a team option for 2027, and while he hasn't been the most fantastic pitcher in baseball, his 4.18 ERA would be serviceable for most teams looking for a back-end pitcher. The lefty has been efficient with his pitches, walking just 38 batters on the season and striking out 7.1 hitters per nine innings. Sears has the most control out of the three but also the worst stats, posting a 5.13 ERA this season. If a team were to acquire Sears, they would be gambling on his future, as the left-hander is arbitration-eligible this offseason. More MLB: Twins Predicted To Cut Ties With Former Gold Glove Outfielder
Newsweek
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Urged To Reunite With $67 Million Pitcher In 'Emergency Trade'
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 need to add a starting pitcher this season. The Bronx Bombers have fought injuries with Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt, both of whom are out for the season. Luis Gil has battled a lat strain for the entire season, too. Now, Max Fried is battling a bit of a blister problem. While these blisters are never massive issues, they tend to nag longer than teams would want. With that in mind, the Yankees need to make a trade in the coming weeks. FanSided's Jake Elman recently urged the Yankees to pursue a trade for disgruntled Athletics pitcher Luis Severino in a reunion that would likely leave fans split. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches in the top of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sutter Health Park on July 11, 2025 in Sacramento, California.... SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 11: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches in the top of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Sutter Health Park on July 11, 2025 in Sacramento, California. More Justine Willard/Athletics/Getty Images "The time has come to bring Severino back to New York — and to be clear, we mean the Bronx," Elman wrote. "Although Severino also makes sense for the crosstown Mets, whom he pitched for last season, we think the Yankees must pursue a reunion with their former ace. "The 31-year-old Severino cashed in last offseason, signing a three-year, $67 million deal with the lowly Athletics. However, Severino all but officially requested a trade last month, citing his frustrations pitching at Sutter Health Park. Indeed, the two-time All-Star is 0-9 with a 6.68 ERA in 12 home starts, and 2-2 with a 3.04 ERA over eight road starts." Severino is a classic change of scenery candidate. He struggles at home and dominates on the road. The righty has also shown how disgruntled he is with the team. But the Yankees might not be desperate enough to reunite with their former starter. New York let him go for a reason, and it isn't likely the front office will want to bring him back. It's much more likely that the Yankees look to add a different starting pitcher this month. More MLB: MLB Insider Reveals Blue Jays' 'Aggressive' Trade Deadline Plan
Newsweek
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Blue Jays Connected To 'Disgruntled' $67 Million Pitcher In Potential Trade
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 Toronto Blue Jays have surprised a lot of people and placed themselves at the top of the loaded American League East. But if the Blue Jays want to hold this spot ahead of the New York Yankees, they're going to need to be aggressive at the trade deadline. The top position the Blue Jays need to upgrade is their starting rotation. Toronto's rotation lacks top-end talent and depth. Adding a talented arm could turn the Blue Jays into a powerhouse. Tim Kelly of Bleacher Report recently suggested the Blue Jays could land a trade for "disgruntled" Athletics starting pitcher Luis Severino ahead of the trade deadline. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Sutter Health Park on July 05, 2025 in Sacramento, California. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Luis Severino #40 of the Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants during the second inning at Sutter Health Park on July 05, 2025 in Sacramento, California."Severino has proved he can stay healthy again after struggling to do so from 2019-2023," Kelly wrote. "He's also someone who has experience pitching in the biggest market for both New York teams. If this is as simple as getting him to pitch his home games at any other stadium, it shouldn't be hard to find a taker, especially if the A's are willing to either take back a bad contract in return or pay down some of his remaining money." "The Blue Jays make sense as a landing spot because they are currently in first place in the AL East, and they could use another pitcher capable of starting a postseason game. Additionally, Severino would give Toronto an insurance policy if Chris Bassitt leaves in free agency after this season." If the Athletics are willing to cut ties with Severino for a minimal return to get off his contract, this idea makes plenty of sense for the Blue Jays. Severino has been much better on the road than he has been at home this season, and he hasn't shied away from sharing his feelings on the Athletics' temporary home field. With his production being so impressive on the road, the Blue Jays could confidently place him as their No. 3 starter for the next few years. More MLB: Twins $100 Million All-Star Listed As Mets 'Dream Trade Target'
Canada Standard
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada Standard
Sizzling Blue Jays turn to Max Scherzer for visit to Athletics
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) The hot Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost consecutive games in three weeks. With their 10-game winning streak over, the Blue Jays will look to avoid a second straight setback when they face the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif. The Blue Jays, who are in first place in the American League East, fell 2-1 to the host Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. It was their first loss since June 28. Toronto also is motivated to resume its winning ways during the three-game slate that ends play before the All-Star break. 'You start a new one on Friday,' manager John Schneider told reporters. '... The things that we have been doing, you just continue to do, between pitching, offense, defense, bases. I've said it through this whole thing: There's a lot of sustainable stuff that will allow you to continue to win and be in ballgames.' The Blue Jays lead the AL East by two games over the New York Yankees and have their sights set on being part of the postseason field for the fourth time in six seasons. Toronto signed right-hander Max Scherzer in the offseason to help with that quest and hopes the 40-year-old soon will find his form. Scherzer (0-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season on Friday after missing nearly three months due to a right thumb injury. The thumb was acting up during Scherzer's start against the Los Angeles Angels last Saturday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner exited after four innings and allowed two runs and five hits. The Blue Jays won 4-3 in 11 innings. 'I rely on feel,' Scherzer told reporters after the Saturday start. 'I really didn't have that going into this.' Scherzer is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 49 innings over nine career starts against the Athletics. Right-hander Luis Severino (2-10, 5.30), scheduled to start for the A's on Friday, continues to experience a tough campaign during his first season with the team. He has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Athletics' home ballpark, and the results aren't pretty. He is 0-8 with a 7.04 ERA in 11 home starts. Severino lost at home to the San Francisco Giants last Saturday as he gave up five runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 7-2 setback. Overall, he has dropped four straight starts and has a 9.50 ERA during the span, serving up six homers in 18 innings. Severino, 31, has seen a lot of the Blue Jays during his career due to spending eight seasons in the same division with the Yankees. He is 6-3 with a 3.97 ERA in 18 appearances (15 starts) against Toronto. George Springer is 3-for-24 with 12 strikeouts against Severino, but two of the hits are homers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 4-for-12 with a blast. The Athletics just took two of three games from the visiting Atlanta Braves and won the finale 5-4 in 11 innings on Thursday after Tyler Soderstrom delivered the walk-off single. Soderstrom hit a three-run homer earlier in the game. 'It means a lot,' Soderstrom said of the walk-off triumph. 'Atlanta is a great team, so to come out with a series win is great. We need to keep this momentum going.' Nick Kurtz hit a tying homer in the eighth -- his 15th, most among major league rookies. The left-handed slugger hit that blast over the wall in left. 'I think when you can hit the heater that way with authority and then when they spin something, you can low barrel and get on it,' Kurtz said. Athletics star Jacob Wilson (left hand contusion) departed after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of the series opener on Tuesday and missed the final two games of the series He remains day-to-day. Wilson is slated to be the American League All-Star starting shortstop at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Atlanta. He ranks second in the majors with a .335 batting average. --Field Level Media
Canada News.Net
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Canada News.Net
Sizzling Blue Jays turn to Max Scherzer for visit to Athletics
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) The hot Toronto Blue Jays haven't lost consecutive games in three weeks. With their 10-game winning streak over, the Blue Jays will look to avoid a second straight setback when they face the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif. The Blue Jays, who are in first place in the American League East, fell 2-1 to the host Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. It was their first loss since June 28. Toronto also is motivated to resume its winning ways during the three-game slate that ends play before the All-Star break. 'You start a new one on Friday,' manager John Schneider told reporters. '... The things that we have been doing, you just continue to do, between pitching, offense, defense, bases. I've said it through this whole thing: There's a lot of sustainable stuff that will allow you to continue to win and be in ballgames.' The Blue Jays lead the AL East by two games over the New York Yankees and have their sights set on being part of the postseason field for the fourth time in six seasons. Toronto signed right-hander Max Scherzer in the offseason to help with that quest and hopes the 40-year-old soon will find his form. Scherzer (0-0, 4.76 ERA) will make his fifth start of the season on Friday after missing nearly three months due to a right thumb injury. The thumb was acting up during Scherzer's start against the Los Angeles Angels last Saturday. The three-time Cy Young Award winner exited after four innings and allowed two runs and five hits. The Blue Jays won 4-3 in 11 innings. 'I rely on feel,' Scherzer told reporters after the Saturday start. 'I really didn't have that going into this.' Scherzer is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 49 innings over nine career starts against the Athletics. Right-hander Luis Severino (2-10, 5.30), scheduled to start for the A's on Friday, continues to experience a tough campaign during his first season with the team. He has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Athletics' home ballpark, and the results aren't pretty. He is 0-8 with a 7.04 ERA in 11 home starts. Severino lost at home to the San Francisco Giants last Saturday as he gave up five runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings in a 7-2 setback. Overall, he has dropped four straight starts and has a 9.50 ERA during the span, serving up six homers in 18 innings. Severino, 31, has seen a lot of the Blue Jays during his career due to spending eight seasons in the same division with the Yankees. He is 6-3 with a 3.97 ERA in 18 appearances (15 starts) against Toronto. George Springer is 3-for-24 with 12 strikeouts against Severino, but two of the hits are homers. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is 4-for-12 with a blast. The Athletics just took two of three games from the visiting Atlanta Braves and won the finale 5-4 in 11 innings on Thursday after Tyler Soderstrom delivered the walk-off single. Soderstrom hit a three-run homer earlier in the game. 'It means a lot,' Soderstrom said of the walk-off triumph. 'Atlanta is a great team, so to come out with a series win is great. We need to keep this momentum going.' Nick Kurtz hit a tying homer in the eighth -- his 15th, most among major league rookies. The left-handed slugger hit that blast over the wall in left. 'I think when you can hit the heater that way with authority and then when they spin something, you can low barrel and get on it,' Kurtz said. Athletics star Jacob Wilson (left hand contusion) departed after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of the series opener on Tuesday and missed the final two games of the series He remains day-to-day. Wilson is slated to be the American League All-Star starting shortstop at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Atlanta. He ranks second in the majors with a .335 batting average.
