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Newsweek
17 minutes ago
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- Newsweek
Blue Jays Predicted To Land $18 Million Pitcher In Midseason 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 slowly but surely chased the New York Yankees down in the American League East. Through 74 games, the Blue Jays are just three games back of the division lead. They're in the perfect position to buy at the trade deadline, and acquiring a starting pitcher would be a tremendous move for them to make in the coming weeks. Jim Bowden of The Athletic recently predicted the Blue Jays would acquire Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for LHP Kendry Rojas and 2B Sam Shaw. PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 15: Starter Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Padres... PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 15: Starter Merrill Kelly #29 of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on June 15, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Padres defeated the Diamondbacks 8-2. More"The Blue Jays are focused on acquiring a starting pitcher before the trade deadline and the veteran righty would be a good fit for them," Bowden wrote. "Kelly, 36, is 6-3 with a 3.41 ERA over 15 starts and will be eligible for free agency at season's end. "He went to high school and college in Arizona and would like to finish his career as a Diamondback. However, if the D-Backs fall out of the National League wild-card race, perhaps they'd trade him as a rental for two solid prospects and then look to re-sign him in the offseason." With Corbin Burnes on the shelf for the season, the Diamondbacks appear to be sellers. Kelly has been one of their more consistent pitchers this season, though he does come with some risk. With Kelly aging and entering free agency at the end of the season, this would seemingly be a rental deal for the Blue Jays. Still, the proposed trade makes Toronto better right now and it would help the team chase the Yankees in the division. More MLB: Surging NL Club Tabbed Favorites In Rafael Devers Trade Sweepstakes
USA Today
25 minutes ago
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- USA Today
Diamondbacks vs. Rockies MLB player props and odds - Friday, June 20
Sportsbooks have listed player props for Corbin Carroll, Hunter Goodman and others when the Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Friday at 8:40 p.m. ET. The Diamondbacks, at -165, are the favorites in this contest, while the Rockies are underdogs at +140. Sportsbooks have set the total for this matchup at 11.5 runs. Watch Diamondbacks vs. Rockies on Fubo! Arizona Diamondbacks prop bets today For the Diamondbacks, Carroll has tallied 20 homers, 44 RBI, 10 steals, and 57 runs while delivering a .255/.341/.573 slash line in 323 PAs. His walk rate is 9.3%, and he's fanning 24.8% of the time. Over 305 plate appearances, Josh Naylor is batting .304/.359/.471 this season, sporting a 12.8% K rate and a 7.9% walk rate. He's slugged nine bombs with 39 runs scored and 49 RBI while adding 10 steals. Colorado Rockies prop bets today The slash line for the Rockies' Goodman this season is .285/.328/.518. He has 14 homers and 46 RBI, with 38 runs scored. His strikeout rate is 26.6%, and his walk rate is 5.1%. This year Jordan Beck has slashed .263/.323/.474, with nine home runs and 24 RBI. He has scored 33 runs, and has strikeout and walk rates of 28.3% and 7.1%, respectively. He also has swiped eight bases on 12 attempts. Diamondbacks vs. Rockies how to watch, starters Watch Diamondbacks vs. Rockies on Fubo!
Newsweek
27 minutes ago
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- Newsweek
Yankees Predicted to Trade For $66 Million All-Star Slugger, Fix Infield
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees' primary, healthy infield this season has featured Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base, Anthony Volpe at shortstop, DJ LeMahieu at second base and Paul Goldschmidt at first base. The rotation between Goldschmidt, Ben Rice and Giancarlo Stanton at designated hitter and first base aside, the Yankees' infield has a few problems. For starters, Chisholm is a better defender at second base than in the hot corner. Also, LeMahieu's bat has not been up to par while he has handled a majority of the work at second base since he returned from injury. The Yankees should have options available on the trade block, but Hall of Famer Pedro Martínez predicted during a Bleacher Report livestream that the Yankees will trade for Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks. BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 25: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks points skyward as he rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway... BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 25: Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks points skyward as he rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on August 25, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. MoreSuárez is playing on a $15 million club option this season, but will be a free agent once it ends. He signed a seven-year, $66 million deal before the 2018 season with the Cincinnati Reds. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2022 before ending up on the Diamondbacks in 2023. Suárez was an All-Star back in 2018, but has proven to be a power threat over the course of his career. This season, he has a .237 average but is making up for it with 22 home runs and a .846 OPS. He has 298 career home runs. Adding Suárez would allow Chisholm to move back to second base and slide LeMahieu to the bench. LeMahieu has slashed .244/.330/.337 through 30 games. The Arizona Diamondbacks are in fourth place in the National League West, entering play on Friday. They could end up being sellers, and a player like Suárez would be a prime candidate to be dealt. More MLB: Phillies All-Star Predicted to Ditch Team After Career-Best Season
Yahoo
an hour ago
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- Yahoo
Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo Announces Corbin Carroll News Before Rockies Game
Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo Announces Corbin Carroll News Before Rockies Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Arizona Diamondbacks, currently posting a 37–37 record and positioned fourth in the NL West—trailing the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers by eight games—are navigating a challenging stretch as they push for a playoff spot. Advertisement The season's expectations took a major hit when offseason acquisition and Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes was lost to Tommy John surgery, a setback that comes as a huge blow to the team's playoff aspirations. Despite the mediocre record, the Diamondbacks have shown strength on the offensive side; they rank third in runs per game at 5.1 and fourth in home runs with 104, while posting a team-wide .442 slugging percentage and .772 OPS, both of which rank them third in the league. Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (7)© Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images A significant contributor to this offensive output is Corbin Carroll, though he missed the last game after being hit by a pitch in the hand. Advertisement On MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo offered an encouraging update. 'He's getting very close," Lovullo said. "I think we really dodged the bullet. It's in a very, very sensitive space, but the ball got a lot of meat instead of a lot of bone. So hopefully sooner rather than later.' Carroll, the 2023 Rookie of the Year and an All-Star who played a key role in leading the Diamondbacks to the World Series in 2023, continues to stand out for his contributions this season. He has already accumulated an impressive 2.7 WAR over 72 games, tallying 20 home runs and 10 stolen bases while posting a .255 batting average and a .914 OPS. Advertisement His availability remains a critical component for Arizona's success as the team navigates recent setbacks in its quest for a postseason berth. Related: Cardinals Turn Heads With Nolan Arenado Announcement During White Sox Game Related: Phillies' Rob Thomson Announces Bryce Harper News Before Marlins Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Toronto Sun
6 hours ago
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- Toronto Sun
Are the Toronto Blue Jays capable of winning the AL East?
Addison Barger #47 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk off solo home run in the ninth inning during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre on June 17, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Photo by Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia's Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about the Blue Jays' chances of chasing down the New York Yankees for first place in the AL East and outfielder Will Robertson's connection with legendary Blue Jays closer, Tom Henke. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Columnists Toronto & GTA MMA World NHL
