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13 hours ago
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Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn Sends Clear Message on Possible Trade Ahead of Upcoming Deadline
Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn Sends Clear Message on Possible Trade Ahead of Upcoming Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Baltimore Orioles finished in their first half of the 2025 MLB season in the cellar of the American League East Division with a 43-52 record, 11.5 games behind the first place Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles' lackluster start has led to speculation of potential trades involving big name players ahead of July 31's MLB Trade Deadline, including rumors surrounding the team's lone All-Star representative, first baseman Ryan O'Hearn. On Wednesday, O'Hearn's comments on a potential Orioles trade sometime this month were revealed by writer Mark Feinsand, giving fans a glimpse into O'Hearn's thought process headed toward what could be an eventful July. "I'm trying to be where my feet are, focus on one day at a time with the guys in the locker room in Baltimore," O'Hearn said according to Feinsand. "I love them and I want to be with them, but at the same time, I understand it's a business and this happens every year. Guys get traded around this time, so this is just part of it," the Orioles first baseman added. O'Hearn had two at-bats during Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game and did not reach base, a reminder than he and his Orioles teammates have plenty of improvements to make if they hope to vault themselves back into playoff contention during the second half of the 2025 MLB story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2 days ago
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Red Sox Reportedly Narrowing in on Certain Trade Deadline Targets
Red Sox Reportedly Narrowing in on Certain Trade Deadline Targets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. 2025 has been anything but normal for the Boston Red Sox. This wild season has already seen three top prospects debut, the addition and return of notable veteran starting pitchers, and a Rafael Devers West Coast trade. Advertisement But, despite all the chaos, the Red Sox have strung together an impressive stretch lately, and are now just three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead. Boston is a good team, albeit far from perfect, and its 53-45 record suggests it will buy at the deadline. According to Sean McAdam of MassLive, the Red Sox are more likely to target younger, club-controlled pitchers rather than a two-month rental. Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) talks with the media before the teamís game against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesMatt Marton-Imagn Images One potential option that fits that bill is Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. Sandy Alcántara is another choice, but perhaps his Miami Marlins teammate, Edward Cabrera, would be a better fit in Boston. Advertisement Regardless of who the Red Sox go after, seeing a patient front office not overreact is encouraging. Yes, Boston is playing better baseball and has set itself up nicely to make a run at the division, or at least a Wild Card spot. But this is still a flawed team that needs to start pitching and have a first baseman. Plus, the Red Sox need to do everything in their power to retain Alex Bregman, who looks increasingly like he will opt out of his contract after the year. He could and probably should still stick around, but understanding that not all of their chips must be played in 2025 should help them in the long run. Related: Former Red Sox Fan Favorite Manager Reaches Incredible Career Milestone This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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4 days ago
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Red Sox Unlikely to Trade Outfielders at Deadline
Red Sox Unlikely to Trade Outfielders at Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. All of a sudden, the Boston Red Sox are in this thing. After a dreadful start to the year, a Rafael Devers trade, and more injuries than you can count, the Red Sox have flipped the script and sit at 50-45, just 5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the American League East lead. Advertisement This latest hot stretch, including seven consecutive victories, has likely shifted Boston's trade deadline mentality. Now, with third baseman Alex Bregman coming back, the Red Sox have a real shot not only at a Wild Card spot but the division. One potential asset area is in the outfield. The Red Sox have Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, Masataka Yoshida, and Ceddanne Rafaela eligible for three spots, or four, including designated hitter. But, there is still a logjam. Boston Red Sox Chief of Baseball Operations Craig Breslow speaks to the media. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow had this to say on the outfield situation, via WEEI: 'I think it's really important to point out that we *don't* have to trade one of the outfielders simply because we have more guys that are capable of contributing that can start every night.' Advertisement Perhaps Breslow feels that, even with his team's recent success, this is not the time to ship a Duran or a Yoshida for pitching support and make those all-in moves. Duran (.260 batting average, .752 OPS, 8 home runs), Abreu (.257 batting average, .827 OPS, 18 home runs), and Rafaela (.268 batting average, .779 OPS, 12 home runs) are the three regulars all having solid campaigns. Rookie sensation Anthony is no slouch either. Through his first 28 Big League games, he has a .263 batting average, a .759 OPS, and 2 home runs. Any of whom, or even Yoshida, although his contract complicates his trade value, would be worthy centerpieces in a deal. But, Breslow seems to be taking the right approach and not forcing an accelerated development out of his players. Related: More from Inside the Red Sox: This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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5 days ago
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MLB Insiders Reveal Cubs' Trade Deadline Plans, Options
MLB Insiders Reveal Cubs' Trade Deadline Plans, Options originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have started 2025 very strong to the tune of a 55-38 record, good for first place in the National League Central and the second-best record in the NL. That means the Cubs will likely be one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline, looking to make the moves necessary to prepare for a World Series run. Advertisement Chicago's main need is starting pitching, but there are other spots throughout the roster that the Cubs could also look to improve. The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma recently compiled a list of the Cubs' options and potential plans for the deadline. Mooney and Sharma started by noting that the Cubs, financially, are in a good place. In addition, the president of baseball operations, Jed Hoyer, is in the final year of his contract and has made it clear he's ready to put all the chips on the table. "The Cubs' financial books are generally clean after 2026. Club officials view this season and next year as clear opportunities to make deep postseason runs," Mooney and Sharma wrote. "With that in mind, rental players won't be their lone focus." Advertisement The two teams in the National League that have a lot to offer are the Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins. Pitchers Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney, David Bednar, Sandy Alcantara, and Edward Cabrera all look to be available at the deadline. However, many of those names will come at a high price. With many teams in the hunt for the wild card and still 14 days from when teams get back from the All-Star break and the trade deadline hits on July 31, the Cubs will have to monitor which teams become sellers. "The Cubs will be paying attention to how certain bubble teams perform coming out of the All-Star break," Mooney and Sharma wrote. "Knowing that Merrill Kelly and Seth Lugo would be intriguing fits if the Arizona Diamondbacks and Kansas City Royals, respectively, elect to reload for the future." Looking at the American League, the Cubs could be monitoring a couple of pitchers recovering from injuries in Boston Red Sox starter Tanner Houck and Texas Rangers' starter Jon Gray. Advertisement Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell (11) talks with reporters before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field. David Banks-Imagn ImagesDavid Banks-Imagn Images "The Texas Rangers, yet another team in baseball's vast middle, might be more inclined to move Gray, who has not yet thrown a major-league pitch this year due to a fractured right forearm. While Gray will become a free agent this offseason, the Boston Red Sox can keep Houck under club control through 2027," Mooney and Sharma wrote. "Assuming he's fully recovered from a right flexor pronator strain, Houck would be one of many pitchers the Cubs see as open to both short- and long-term adjustments, leveraging what they believe is a strong pitching infrastructure." They also mentioned Washington Nationals pitchers Michael Soroka and Mackenzie Gore as potential targets. Many teams would highly tout Gore if he became available, but Soroka could be a cheaper target for the Cubs that might benefit from a change of scenery and pitching with the Cubs' elite defense behind him. Advertisement Lastly, the Cubs could target an added bat with versatility for their bench. Throughout the season, they've tried guys like Jon Berti, Vidal Brujan, Nicky Lopez, and Justin Turner, but none have provided much production besides Turner's veteran clubhouse presence. "If the Red Sox and Twins decide to sell — again, if is the key word there," Mooney and Sharma wrote. "A pair of relevant names would be Rob Refsnyder and Willi Castro." As we approach the All-Star break, there is still plenty of time before the trade deadline at the end of July. The Cubs will likely be active, and it will be interesting to see what kind of balance Hoyer uses in terms of star acquisitions and under-the-radar players. Related: Cubs Predicted to Land Award Winner to Solve Infield Issues This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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09-07-2025
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Yankees cut ties with veteran infielder ahead of trade deadline
Yankees cut ties with veteran infielder ahead of trade deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DJ LeMahieu's time in pinstripes is over. The New York Yankees designated the veteran infielder for assignment on Wednesday, one day after benching him to allow Jazz Chisholm Jr. to reclaim second base. Advertisement The Yankees have seven days for teams to claim LeMahieu off waivers. LeMahieu, who's owed around $22 million through 2026, has seen his performance dip to a .676 OPS in 142 plate appearances, and was benched Tuesday without a defensive position to lock down. New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu reacts against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2025.© John Jones-Imagn Images Trading him would be ideal, but LeMahieu's diminished trade value could make that move challenging. Fans and analysts anticipate a clear shift in roster strategy. The Yankees are reportedly targeting third-base upgrades and boosting depth across the diamond. By clearing LeMahieu's roster spot, the Yankees can hold on to Oswald Peraza as the back-up shortstop. That means they can go out and get a slugging third baseman instead of a utility infielder like Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Advertisement LeMahieu brought versatility and elite defense during his seven-year Yankees tenure. A three-time All‑Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, he hit .289 over 1,628 career games, earning batting titles in both leagues. LeMahieu's clubhouse reputation is solid. In fact there were rumors the Yankees were contemplating the move last year and captain Aaron Judge stepped in to stop it. In 60 games, he sports a .247 average with 15 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, producing an impressive .846 OPS. He earned his second All-Star nod despite battling shoulder soreness that briefly landed him on the IL . Related: Yankees GM On The Clock After Midseason Report Card Related: Yankees Rookie of the Year Scheduled to Begin Rehab This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
