Why the Mets just might be trade deadline buyers after all
If the Mets continue to perform well, general manager David Stearns could be a surprise buyer at the MLB trade deadline. Stearns wasn’t ready to commit to a buy or sell strategy on Friday ahead of a 31-day planning period, but he could “definitely” envision a scenario in which he would add players to help […]
Stacked closer market could draw Yankees interest ahead of MLB trade deadline
It will generally be a seller’s market with demand exceeding supply, but there should be some solid or better closers out there. The worst teams don’t have many great starting pitchers, but they do have closers. Here are the best of them: 1. Tanner Scott, Marlins: The veteran left-hander is in great form and is […]
Blue Jays spiraling toward trade deadline about-face
The Blue Jays were willing to make a bid, but may need to face reality with a 36-43 record and a minus-56 run differential. It would take guts to make a big sale, given that fans in that major market would love to see Shohei Ohtani (or Juan Soto) in a Blue Jays uniform, but […]
White Sox will be MLB trade deadline gold mine for buyers
Even the worst teams can make the best sales. If the White Sox trade versatile center fielder Luis Robert (there’s a lot of controversy over whether he’ll be traded), the White Sox should win either way. With three years and $63 million remaining on his contract, assuming his two $20 million team options are exercised, […]
Mets’ schedule a chance for revival to avoid being deadline sellers
It shouldn’t be this way. A baseball team shouldn’t languish for two-plus months with no chance to dramatically turn things around. Generally speaking, eight games under .500 in the first 64 games is a good indicator of where a team is, where they’re going, and what the season is going to look like. And that […]
Dan Hurley sets Monday deadline for Lakers coaching decision
Dan Hurley has set a deadline to make a decision on whether to accept the Lakers coaching job. UConn Men’s Basketball Coach He told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. He will have the choice on Monday of returning to Storrs or buying a ticket to Hollywood. University of Connecticut coach Dan Hurley is expected to decide Monday […]
Where Steve Cohen’s Mets focus is amid trade deadline chatter
LONDON — Steve Cohen didn’t want to talk about the trade deadline. He continued to insist it was too early, and he also understood that the truest statement about whether the Mets would buy or sell by July 30 would be made non-verbally by the actions of the team, not by himself. Then the Mets […]
MLB GMs have eyes on Mets if they become MLB deadline sellers
GMs are said to be particularly interested in what the Mets might do because they potentially have more tradeable players than any other team. Pete Alonso, Luis Severino, Sean Manaea, J.D. Martinez, Harrison Bader, Jake Diekman, Adam Ottavino, Reid Garrett and Sean Reid-Foley should have value, as well as Starling Marte and Jose Quintana if […]
Erica Stoll misses crucial deadline in Rory McIroy divorce
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy’s ex-wife has missed the deadline to respond to his divorce petition, according to a new report. The Palm Beach County Clerk’s Office confirmed that Erica Stoll had not filed anything past Sunday’s deadline. The Daily Mail reported. Because Stoll, 36, failed to respond, the court could grant McIlroy a divorce, […]
Don’t second-guess Rangers’ trade deadline after playoff knockout
Now it’s next year. Eyes are on the championship in 2025. Not much will be said about the conference finals loss, much less talked about in the last 48 hours or so. The Rangers’ weaknesses were exposed against a physically superior opponent in a heavyweight matchup. Would things have been different? Let’s look back at […]