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17 hours ago
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Brewers vs. Twins Highlights
D-backs' Suarez and Naylor could be on the move as Trade Deadline approaches Yahoo Sports national MLB insider Russell Dorsey explains how Diamondbacks 3B Eugenio Suarez and 1B Josh Naylor could be on the move ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.
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14-06-2025
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MLB Insider Reveals Surprising Minnesota Twins Trade Deadline Plans
The 13-game winning streak the Minnesota Twins ripped off back in May suddenly feels like ages ago. In the 20 games they've played since the streak ended on May 18, the MN Twins are below .500, at 9-11. And things haven't been getting better. In fact, quite the opposite, being they are losers in four of their last five. Worse yet, injuries are starting to pile up yet again, this time in the starting rotation, thanks to the Orphan A's temporary mound at Sutter Health Field in Sacramento sending two starters — ace Pablo Lopez and youngster Zebby Matthews — to the 60-day injured list. Advertisement Given the financial restrictions placed on team president Derek Falvey over the past couple years, how much moving and grooving the Minnesota Twins will able to do over the next month or two, prior to the MLB Trade Deadline, remains to be seen. They definitely have some well-informed doubters out there. Minnesota Twins searching for lefty bat at MLB trade deadline… Nonetheless, according to former MLB GM turned insider for The Athletic, Jim Bowden, the Twins still consider themselves to be trade deadline buyers. How does he know? Well, Bowden recently spoke with some of his old decision-maker friends in place across the league, including those in Minnesota, who revealed to him exactly what the Twins are shopping for, as we inch closer to July 31. Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images The Twins have reportedly told Bowden that they are searching for a lefty bat. The former MLB GM suggests three different 27-year-old outfielders they could be targeting — Cardinals, Lars Nootbaar and two Marlins, Kyle Stowers and Jesus Sanchez, tagging Stowers as his favorite. Minnesota Twins Biggest need: Left-handed hitter Possible targets: Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals; Kyle Stowers, Marlins; Jesús Sánchez, Marlins Favorite target: Kyle Stowers The Twins are searching for a left-handed hitter and their two best realistic options could end up being Stowers or Sánchez of the Marlins. Stowers is having a breakout season, slashing .280/.347/.479 with eight doubles, 10 home runs, 33 RBIs and a 127 OPS+. He can play either outfield corner and won't be arbitration-eligible until 2027. The prospect price would be costly, but might be worth it if the Twins can find the right match with Miami. Jim Bowden – The Athletic One thing is for sure. The Minnesota Twins could certainly use more offense. At 4.25 per game, they rank 18th in Major League Baseball for runs scored. Still, this sudden need for a lefty is interesting, being Emmanuel Rodriguez and Walkers Jenkins are coming up through the system and both play outfield and bat left-handed. Advertisement Both Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner bat left-handed too. So, we will see if Bowden's information is any good, once we start hearing more over the next month or so, regarding who the Twins are trying to pursue. If not Kyle Stowers, what about Lars Nootbaar and Jesus Sanchez? All three of Nootbaar, Sanchez, and Stowers have multiple years of team control remaining. As Bowden alluded to, each of them will require a sizable prospect return, to pry out of their current organization. Among the trio, only Nootbaar (1,426 AB) has displayed any level of consistent big league success. Jesus Sanchez is batting .262/.342/.402 this season. His career 100 OPS+ makes him exactly league average. Expectedly, his .753 OPS against righties is better than the .696 mark against lefties this year. Stowers owns a career-best 127 OPS+ despite a 92 OPS+ career mark. He is batting .280/.347/.479 while owning neutral splits. Advertisement Lars Nootbaar is in his fifth major league season and has a 113 OPS+ while being better than league average each year. In 2025 he's hitting .237/.341/.379 to generate what would be considered the worst season of his career. He has a .746 OPS against righties with just a .679 OPS against lefties. Related: Twins Scoop: Zebby Matthews Injury Details and Return Timeline Revealed Whether it's a lefty bat, righty bat. bullpen arm or more starting pitching help, the Minnesota Twins should 100% be looking to add before the deadline. They've tried to get by with underwhelming moves in recent seasons, and it has proven itself to be a fruitless strategy. Last year's lone acquisition of reliever Trevor Richards, for example, was a complete failure. Advertisement Ownership is still working through the early stages of a sale process that they claim could be complete by the end of the year. They cannot let that stop them from getting better between now and the MLB Trade Deadline. In order to get back to the postseason, and make any sort of playoff noise, the Twins need to upgrade their roster. Related Headlines
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09-06-2025
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Insider reveals trade deadline test for DJ LeMahieu's Yankees future
Insider reveals trade deadline test for DJ LeMahieu's Yankees future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DJ LeMahieu's home run in Sunday night's loss to the Red Sox offered a glimpse of the veteran's offensive spark, but behind the scenes, the New York Yankees are quietly watching a bigger challenge unfold. According to longtime baseball insider Joel Sherman, LeMahieu isn't just competing against opposing pitchers, he's racing against Father Time as well. Advertisement LeMahieu turns 37 on July 13, just three weeks before the trade deadline, and Sherman notes that the window for him to demonstrate his value may be closing fast consistently. While no Yankees official publicly acknowledges this pressure, it is becoming obvious. LeMahieu has until mid-July to prove he can be counted on to contribute at a high level. "He has a month, maybe a drop more, to show he is still a starting player in whom the Yankees can invest faith," Sherman wrote. At 37, age begins to factor heavily into a player's ability to be productive. For a team like the Yankees, with championship aspirations, it's a brutal reality. LeMahieu is a two-time batting champion who has shown veteran leadership in that clubhouse for almost six years now. New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu reacts against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2025. © John Jones-Imagn Images LeMahieu has a .278 batting average, 76 home runs, 310 RBIs, and 386 runs scored in 692 games since joining the Yankees in 2019. Notably, he won the 2020 AL batting title with a .364 average. However, over the past two seasons, his offensive production has declined as he has been limited by injuries, with a .259 average, one home run, and 8 RBIs in 2025. Advertisement LeMahieu has heavy support in that clubhouse. Aaron Judge calls him one of his most respected teammates. Aaron Boone has backed him all along. Sunday's homer was a reminder that LeMahieu still has pop and offensive potential, but Sherman's report underscores a quiet urgency around his performance. The Yankees' front office will be closely evaluating every game in this stretch as they decide whether LeMahieu fits into their playoff and offseason plans. For LeMahieu, the coming weeks aren't just about hitting well or making plays; it's about keeping his career alive. Related: Yankees Jazz Chisholm, Jr. Shuts Down Red Sox Controversy Ahead of Series Related: Yankees Closer Pushing Recovery With New Treatment Update This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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04-06-2025
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MLB rumors: What Orioles are telling trade suitors about deadline plans
The post MLB rumors: What Orioles are telling trade suitors about deadline plans appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Baltimore Orioles are in the basement of the American League East as May wraps up. After consecutive playoff appearances, their chances are slim and getting slimmer by the day. That means the Orioles could be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline, with pending free agent Ryan O'Hearn lurking as a potential target. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal has more on their potential trade deadline plans. Advertisement 'The Baltimore Orioles, while not yet giving up on their season, are informing clubs that if they continue at their present trajectory, they will be sellers at the deadline,' Rosenthal wrote. 'Stating the obvious? Perhaps. At 19-36, the Orioles' playoff odds as of Thursday stood at 1.3 percent.' 'First baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn, a potential free agent whose .977 OPS ranks fourth in the majors, is among Baltimore's intriguing trade candidates. O'Hearn's .327 expected batting average is just 11 points below his actual mark, and his .518 expected slugging percentage is just 32 points below,' Rosenthal wrote. Cedric Mullins is also a pending unrestricted free agent this offseason. The centerfielder is one of the last holdovers from the horrendous Orioles teams and has been key to their recent success. Even this year, he has ten homers and 31 RBIs with a .771 OPS. Despite his great run with Baltimore, it could be time to trade Mullins. The Orioles also have a lot of pitchers who could be available. But their starting pitching has been a massive part of the problem this season. Zach Eflin and Charlie Morton likely won't get much traction because of their poor starts. And the Orioles are unlikely to trade Tomoyuki Sugano, according to Rosenthal, to protect their relationship with Japanese players. The Orioles look to get back on track this weekend with a home series against the Chicago White Sox. If they get swept, they will have the worst record in the American League.
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18-05-2025
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Marcus Stroman's injury might help Yankees swing a critical trade
Marcus Stroman hasn't thrown a pitch since April, but somehow, his trade value is quietly heating up. The Yankees might have stumbled into a rare bit of luck without Stroman even stepping on a mound, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports. With his left knee still barking, Stroman is unlikely to reach the 140-inning mark that would have automatically locked in his $18 million player option for 2026. That looming salary scared teams off over the winter when the Yankees explored potential trade scenarios last winter. Advertisement Teams just didn't want to risk being stuck with that kind of financial commitment if things went sideways. New York Yankees starting pitcher Marcus Penner-Imagn Images As MLB Trade Rumors reported earlier this week, Stroman's injury could ultimately save the Yankees $18 million. And New York could have a valuable chip to play if he gets back on the mound before the trade deadline and shows even flashes of his early-season form. The risk for interested teams is suddenly lower, and in a pitching market that's already thin, that matters. Right now, Stroman is still dealing with a mysterious knee issue, but if Stroman can make even a handful of starts before the deadline, his value could spike just as the Yankees look to deal for an infielder or another starter. Advertisement The Yankees had tried to move Stroman over the winter but found that the 34-year-old's vesting option for 2026 was a problem. When injuries devastated their rotation in spring training, Stroman became a necessity. Now, they see they can get by without Stroman and his 11.57 ERA. Stroman, who signed the two-year $37-million deal last offseason, made 30 appearances, including 29 starts for the Yankees in 2024. He went 9-10 with a 4.31 ERA, his highest since 2018 with the Toronto Blue Jays. After a decent first half, posting a 3.31 ERA, Stroman blew up in his l
