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Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Predicted to Trade Nick Castellanos in Deadline 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 Philadelphia Phillies are in a tight race with the New York Mets for the National League East lead. Their outfield has not produced offensively this year. Nick Castellanos has been the most consistent outfielder on the team. Brandon Marsh, Johan Rojas and Max Kepler have not produced at the plate. Castellanos has a .282/.325/.451 OPS and has started all but one game, when he was benched for a comment made after being pulled from the previous game. He will be a free agent after next season. The Athletic's Jim Bowden conducted a poll of over 40 MLB executives, and they predicted Castellanos could be one of the players traded at this year's deadline. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens... PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Nick Castellanos #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during Game Four of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. More"The Castellanos rumors just never go away, and for that reason alone, multiple GMs think there's a chance he could get moved if Philadelphia can find a better right-field option," wrote Bowden. "Castellanos, 33, is hitting .282 with 10 home runs and a 111 OPS+. He's a well-below-average outfielder and is signed through 2026 at $20 million per year, so Philadelphia would have to pay down his contract to move him." Trading Castellanos while facing outfield production problems as-is would be a shocking move. However, if the Phillies can find a more productive option on the market, they may be able to package Castellanos in a deal to land an upgrade. Marsh, Rojas and Kepler do not have much trade value. Castellanos has hit 75 home runs in four seasons with the Phillies. He is a two-time All-Star and a Silver Slugger Award winner. More MLB: MLB Executives Link Struggling $40 Million Pitcher To Potential Trade
Edmonton Journal
02-07-2025
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Ex-MLB star rakes in $1.19M annually despite not playing for 24 years
Article content He's not Canadian and he's not an NHL free agent, but it's safe to say that nobody looks forward to July 1 as much as this guy. Article content While the first day of July marks Canada Day and signals the start of free agency for NHLers hoping to score big paydays, it is also recognized by some as 'Bobby Bonilla Day.' Article content Named for the 62-year-old former MLB star, it's safe to say there's at least one person who has the big day circled on his calendar. Article content Article content Bonilla signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates in the early 1980s and made his MLB debut with the Chicago White Sox in 1986. Article content He starred for teams including the Pirates, New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles, winning the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins. Bonilla was also a six-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award three times in his career. Article content However, by 1999, he was on the decline in the middle of his second stint with the Mets, who ultimately decided to release him. Article content The stickler was that the Mets owed him $5.9 million to pay out the remainder of his contract. Article content Article content That's when Bonilla's agent went to the Mets with an offer: They would agree to have the payment deferred for a decade with interest. Bonilla would get paid over $1.19 million per year, every July 1 from 2011 to 2035. Article content While it meant the payout would balloon from $5.9 million to $29.8 million, the Mets agreed to the deal, in part because Mets owner Fred Wilpon was heavily invested with Bernie Madoff in his infamous Ponzi scheme at the time. Article content Wilpon believed that the 10% returns he was making on his investments with Madoff would outweigh the eight per cent interest he'd be required to pay to Bonilla on the $5.9 million, so he accepted the deal.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Blockbuster Trade Idea Steals $120M All-Star From Ailing Red Sox
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' infield could use an upgrade after some recent defensive struggles and poor production at the plate. Through 33 games, DJ LeMahieu is slashing .245/.321/.337 and has not been the best defensively. His playing second base also means Jazz Chisholm Jr. is playing in the hot corner, which is not his best defensive position. The Yankees could move Chisholm back to second base if they can find a star third baseman at the trade deadline. ESPN MLB insiders Kiley McDonald and Jeff Passan suggested the Yankees could be potential suitors for superstar third baseman Alex Bregman of the Boston Red Sox. Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal in the offseason. TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April... TAMPA, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting an RBI double in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on April 15, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. MoreBregman's deal includes an opt-out after the season, and after a .299/.385/.553 slash line through 51 games, before his quad injury, he could exercise his opt-out and look for a more lucrative deal on the market. After a stretch af strong play, the Red Sox have struggled since trading away Rafael Devers. They are 40-40 and 1 1/2 games out of a wild card spot. In a recent press conference posted on the team's YouTube channel, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow noted that the team is not giving up on the season and does not intend to be sellers. However, if the Red Sox are out of contention by the end of the summer, that mindset could change. ESPN gave Bregman just a 10 percent chance to be traded, and a trade to the Yankees would have a significantly lower chance. However, the Yankees may be trying to go all-in on this season. Aaron Judge is having another MVP-caliber year. Max Fried is pitching like a true ace and Luis Gil is on his way back. If a star third baseman is all that stands in the way of the Yankees and a World Series, they could do the unthinkable and trade for Bregman. He is a two-time All-Star, Silver Slugger Award winner and a Gold Glove Award winner. More MLB: Diamondbacks Third Baseman Could Be Perfect Addition to Cubs Lineup
Newsweek
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' $90 Million 3-Time All-Star 'Obvious Guy to Be Dealt' Amid Losing Streak
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees were able to end a harsh scoring drought on Wednesday, but their losing streak grew to a concerning six games. After struggling against the lowly Los Angeles Angels for the third game in a row, the Yankees are searching for answers at the plate without a clear solution in sight. "You play 162, you're gonna hit a little rut like this," Aaron Judge said after the game, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. "But you can't give up. You can't mope about it." As the Yankees look to return to the World Series this year with better results than they had last season, time could be running out to make the kind of change that prevents a rut like this from persisting. And for ESPN's Buster Olney, there is a clear candidate to be moved off the team. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2022 in... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 11: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout before the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 11, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo) More Elsa/Getty "Look, if you're thinking about possible change with this lineup, the guy to watch, no question, is DJ LeMahieu," Olney said on the "Baseball Tonight" podcast. "He's 36 years old. He turns 37 next month. ... I think part of the reason the Yankees put Jazz Chisholm at third base when he came off the injured list was they want to maintain flexibility in case they decide to make a change. LeMahieu would be the obvious guy to be dealt if they decide to do that." The Yankees could be searching for a right-handed bat to improve their lineup and the infield seems like the obvious place to put such an addition, as the team already has a logjam at designated hitter and in the outfield. But trading away LeMahieu to make room for a new face would be an ignominious end for the veteran after he signed a $90 million contract to join the Yankees. LeMahieu has been a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award winner and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner in his 15-year career, but his playing days could be numbered. He is slashing just .244/.333/.341 so far this season and consistently deals with injury setbacks. As a result, he might find himself on a new team by the trade deadline as the Yankees look to turn their offense around. More MLB: Mets' Francisco Lindor Makes Pete Alonso Contract Prediction
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Wilson Ramos hangs up his glove and heart with Washington Nationals
Image Source: Getty Wilson Ramos, the Buffalo and All-Star catcher, signed a one-day deal on June 15, 2025, to retire as a Washington National. Ramos, 35, spent 12 years in the big leagues, seven of those in Washington, so it only makes sense for him to retire where so much of his legacy was created. This was, after all, a very personal decision: Ramos spoke about having spent years sacrificing at least part of his personal life for the career he chose to pursue, and that he hoped, now that the kids had grown up, to spend time with them as they grow up. Wilson Ramos' career with the Washington Nationals Ramos filled his time with the Nationals (2010-2016) with amazing memories and solid accomplishments. As a pitcher, he'd hit a handful of the most significant pitching moments in franchise memory, catching Washington's three no-hitters — one thrown by Jordan Zimmermann and two by Max Scherzer, during Scherzer's 20-strikeout game in 2016. Ramos endured three major knee injuries, including a torn ACL that many believed could end his career, before he bounced back each time with renewed vigor. All of that built up his determination, which ultimately resulted in him winning a Silver Slugger Award in 2016 and deservedly making the All-Star game. The Nationals manager remembered Ramos not just as a player but as a person. Martinez called him an "incredible human being" while he was on the diamond and off of it, saying Ramos played the game within its values. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Our one of a kind Patented Cold Water Extraction Process Superior Ginseng Undo Wilson Ramos' legacy and emotional farewell to the Washington Nationals Ramos's career numbers are hard to argue with — His legacy goes beyond the number, as he had a .271 career average with 136 home runs, and over 500 RBIs. Teammates who played alongside Ramos pretty much always discussed how humble, gracious, and respectful he was to everyone he crossed paths with (both superstars and support staff alike), from Adam LaRoche to Daniel Murphy (former teammates). Also Read: Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce gets major league call-up and fans can't wait for his MLB debut In his time spent in Washington, his calm leadership and positive influence were a big part of the culture of that team.
