2 hours ago
After missing out on Tarik Skubal, the Milwaukee Brewers have reportedly swung a deal to bolster their rotation.
Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers acquired veteran starter Dustin May and reliever Jo Jo Romero from the rival St. Louis Cardinals Monday, hours before MLB's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The return on the deal was not initially reported.
May, 28, is a seventh-season MLB veteran who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The Dodgers traded him at last season's deadline to the Boston Red Sox, and May joined the Cardinals as a free agent last offseason on a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
The Brewers made the deal after failing to acquire Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner whom Milwaukee reportedly coveted. Skubal instead went from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee's top rival in the National League.
In 21 starts this season, May has a 4.38 ERA and 1.284 WHIP with 106 strikeouts and 35 walks in 109 innings pitch. He bolsters the rotation for a Brewers team that entered Monday with the best record in baseball at 69-42 and has its sights set on competing for a World Series ***** le.
#brewers #Monday
Per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers acquired veteran starter Dustin May and reliever Jo Jo Romero from the rival St. Louis Cardinals Monday, hours before MLB's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. The return on the deal was not initially reported.
May, 28, is a seventh-season MLB veteran who won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The Dodgers traded him at last season's deadline to the Boston Red Sox, and May joined the Cardinals as a free agent last offseason on a one-year, $12.5 million deal.
The Brewers made the deal after failing to acquire Skubal, the two-time Cy Young winner whom Milwaukee reportedly coveted. Skubal instead went from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee's top rival in the National League.
In 21 starts this season, May has a 4.38 ERA and 1.284 WHIP with 106 strikeouts and 35 walks in 109 innings pitch. He bolsters the rotation for a Brewers team that entered Monday with the best record in baseball at 69-42 and has its sights set on competing for a World Series ***** le.
#brewers #Monday
3 hours ago
If I had a nickel for every time the Royals traded a left-handed starting pitcher that some people felt was better in the bullpen on an expiring deal, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice.
It's sad to see Kris Bubic go. I still wonder if the Royals might try to bring him back on a one-year deal to a rapidly depleting pitching staff next year. There were strong rumors that the Royals had a deal worked out to send Bubic to the Angels for Taylor Ward this past offseason when Baltimore convinced them to take Grayson Rodriguez instead. Obviously, his value has diminished with a second straight season derailed by injury. Especially because no one seems to quite understand the nature of the injury. But he's no longer the Royals' problem.
Carlos Duran is a big right-handed reliever that the Dodgers added as a minor league free agent last year. He has struck out 12 batters per 9 innings but also walked nearly 6 per 9 in AAA for them this season. He still has a 3.38 ERA, though. He just turned 25 last week, and while he did make his major league debut last season, he only pitched 1/3 of an inning for the Athletics. You have to wonder if he could serve more as help in the Royals' bullpen this year than a prospect for next season.
Kris's true value seems like it's probably far less than their model indicates since he's currently on the 60-day IL and no one seems to know when he might return. If the Royals can turn Duran into a serviceable reliever, this would seem like a huge win for them.
#last #bubic #handed
It's sad to see Kris Bubic go. I still wonder if the Royals might try to bring him back on a one-year deal to a rapidly depleting pitching staff next year. There were strong rumors that the Royals had a deal worked out to send Bubic to the Angels for Taylor Ward this past offseason when Baltimore convinced them to take Grayson Rodriguez instead. Obviously, his value has diminished with a second straight season derailed by injury. Especially because no one seems to quite understand the nature of the injury. But he's no longer the Royals' problem.
Carlos Duran is a big right-handed reliever that the Dodgers added as a minor league free agent last year. He has struck out 12 batters per 9 innings but also walked nearly 6 per 9 in AAA for them this season. He still has a 3.38 ERA, though. He just turned 25 last week, and while he did make his major league debut last season, he only pitched 1/3 of an inning for the Athletics. You have to wonder if he could serve more as help in the Royals' bullpen this year than a prospect for next season.
Kris's true value seems like it's probably far less than their model indicates since he's currently on the 60-day IL and no one seems to know when he might return. If the Royals can turn Duran into a serviceable reliever, this would seem like a huge win for them.
#last #bubic #handed
3 hours ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired left-handed starting pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Bubic has been dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries this season and is currently on the 60-day IL. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since May 14.
The southpaw was an All-Star last season. Before getting hurt this year, Bubic had made nine starts. He tallied a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, striking out 51 batters in 50.1 innings of work.
Bubic is in the final year of arbitration and will be a free agent at the end of the season if he isn't signed to an extension.
The 28-year-old will provide further depth to the Dodgers down the stretch of the season. He started a throwing program in late July and is expected to pitch again this season, barring any setbacks.
#season
Bubic has been dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries this season and is currently on the 60-day IL. He hasn't pitched in the bigs since May 14.
The southpaw was an All-Star last season. Before getting hurt this year, Bubic had made nine starts. He tallied a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, striking out 51 batters in 50.1 innings of work.
Bubic is in the final year of arbitration and will be a free agent at the end of the season if he isn't signed to an extension.
The 28-year-old will provide further depth to the Dodgers down the stretch of the season. He started a throwing program in late July and is expected to pitch again this season, barring any setbacks.
#season
3 hours ago
Dodgers acquire Royals left-hander Kris Bubic in intriguing deadline trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another potentially valuable arm to their pitching staff, although their latest acquisition comes with considerable uncertainty.
Los Angeles is acquiring left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The players heading to Kansas City were not immediately reported. Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list after dealing with elbow soreness and a subsequent shoulder setback. He recently began a throwing progression, but there is no firm timetable for his return to a major league mound.
That makes this an intriguing deadline gamble for the Dodgers. Bubic went 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over nine starts for Kansas City this season. He recorded 51 strikeouts across 50 1/3 innings before injuries interrupted his year. The 28-year-old is not necessarily an immediate solution for Los Angeles. If he can get healthy, however, he could provide the Dodgers with another experienced starting option for the stretch run and potentially the postseason.
Bubic last pitched for Kansas City on May 14, when he allowed five earned runs over four innings against the Chicago White Sox. He was initially sidelined by an elbow issue before later experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. Bubic began a throwing progression in late July, making 30 throws from distances between 45 and 60 feet.
#bubic #left
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added another potentially valuable arm to their pitching staff, although their latest acquisition comes with considerable uncertainty.
Los Angeles is acquiring left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The players heading to Kansas City were not immediately reported. Bubic is currently on the 60-day injured list after dealing with elbow soreness and a subsequent shoulder setback. He recently began a throwing progression, but there is no firm timetable for his return to a major league mound.
That makes this an intriguing deadline gamble for the Dodgers. Bubic went 3-2 with a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over nine starts for Kansas City this season. He recorded 51 strikeouts across 50 1/3 innings before injuries interrupted his year. The 28-year-old is not necessarily an immediate solution for Los Angeles. If he can get healthy, however, he could provide the Dodgers with another experienced starting option for the stretch run and potentially the postseason.
Bubic last pitched for Kansas City on May 14, when he allowed five earned runs over four innings against the Chicago White Sox. He was initially sidelined by an elbow issue before later experiencing discomfort in his shoulder. Bubic began a throwing progression in late July, making 30 throws from distances between 45 and 60 feet.
#bubic #left
3 hours ago
We've at last arrived at the MLB Trade Deadline. Once the clock strikes 6 p.m. EST this evening, teams will no longer be able to trade to reshape their rosters; what you have is what you've got the rest of the way. It's the last chance for clubs around the league, and for Brian Cashman and the Yankees, to load up for a playoff push.
Though this deadline season took a while to heat up, we at last saw some marquee names exchanged this weekend. Yesterday, Freddy Peralta went to the Rays, Kevin Gausman went to the Cubs, and the Yankees made a major move with the acquisition of slugger Luis García Jr. Of course, the biggest news was the Dodgers' addition of Tarik Skubal late Saturday night, a move that was expected by many but is still earth-shaking in its impact on the pennant race.
The Yankees laid in wait for some time leading up to the deadline, but after dealing Camilo Doval to the Pirates for prospects and then shipping out prospects for García, they're out of the shadows and moving actively. Will they stay active on deadline day? Follow along with us as we keep you updated with every move and rumor from across the league all day.
2:00 PM EST: It's a double-batch of trades reported at the same time at two o'clock. Figures. More relevant of the two: the Rays are getting a big boost behind the plate while the Yankees still don't have an answer beyond Austin Wells. Jeff Passan says that they've arranged an all-Florida swap with the Marlins for Liam Hicks, who has broken out with 2.5 rWAR and a 124 OPS+ in 101 games. He's 27 but is under team control through 2030. Ack. 2023 first-round pick Brayden Taylor is among the three players going to Miami per Will Salmon Sammon. Ack. The other trade of the moment has the Giants sending Robbie Ray to the Padres, to which we say… "alrighty then." You do you, Preller.
1:50 PM EST: Perhaps take it with a grain of salt, but Bob Nightengale reports that the expectation is that Tigers starter Casey Mize will be moved before the deadline, and that the Diamondbacks are among the teams interested. Whether the Tigers would go into full sell mode after dealing Tarik Skubal has been a major topic of conversation in the last two days, and so far, they've yet to trade off anyone other than their ace.
#garc
Though this deadline season took a while to heat up, we at last saw some marquee names exchanged this weekend. Yesterday, Freddy Peralta went to the Rays, Kevin Gausman went to the Cubs, and the Yankees made a major move with the acquisition of slugger Luis García Jr. Of course, the biggest news was the Dodgers' addition of Tarik Skubal late Saturday night, a move that was expected by many but is still earth-shaking in its impact on the pennant race.
The Yankees laid in wait for some time leading up to the deadline, but after dealing Camilo Doval to the Pirates for prospects and then shipping out prospects for García, they're out of the shadows and moving actively. Will they stay active on deadline day? Follow along with us as we keep you updated with every move and rumor from across the league all day.
2:00 PM EST: It's a double-batch of trades reported at the same time at two o'clock. Figures. More relevant of the two: the Rays are getting a big boost behind the plate while the Yankees still don't have an answer beyond Austin Wells. Jeff Passan says that they've arranged an all-Florida swap with the Marlins for Liam Hicks, who has broken out with 2.5 rWAR and a 124 OPS+ in 101 games. He's 27 but is under team control through 2030. Ack. 2023 first-round pick Brayden Taylor is among the three players going to Miami per Will Salmon Sammon. Ack. The other trade of the moment has the Giants sending Robbie Ray to the Padres, to which we say… "alrighty then." You do you, Preller.
1:50 PM EST: Perhaps take it with a grain of salt, but Bob Nightengale reports that the expectation is that Tigers starter Casey Mize will be moved before the deadline, and that the Diamondbacks are among the teams interested. Whether the Tigers would go into full sell mode after dealing Tarik Skubal has been a major topic of conversation in the last two days, and so far, they've yet to trade off anyone other than their ace.
#garc
5 hours ago
Tarik Skubal is a Los Angeles Dodger.
Even with advanced warning of this trade being possible if not likely, the baseball world seemed completely stunned it actually happened. As if the season ended, and there's nothing left to play for.
"This is a sad day for a lot of us," one National League executive told USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. "The Dodgers have Skubal now, and they're going to have him in the future."
"No use playing the rest of the year. It's over," another executive said.
Then, why didn't any of you do something to stop it?
#dodger #league #sports
Even with advanced warning of this trade being possible if not likely, the baseball world seemed completely stunned it actually happened. As if the season ended, and there's nothing left to play for.
"This is a sad day for a lot of us," one National League executive told USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. "The Dodgers have Skubal now, and they're going to have him in the future."
"No use playing the rest of the year. It's over," another executive said.
Then, why didn't any of you do something to stop it?
#dodger #league #sports
6 hours ago
Brewers in trade pursuit of Mets' $26M starter after missing out on Tarik Skubal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to buy at this year's trade deadline, but they missed out on the biggest prize in Tarik Skubal, who went to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, the Brewers are exploring the other starting rotation options this summer, with their sights reportedly set on one pitcher from the New York Mets. But it's not Freddy Peralta after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.
According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Brewers are among the many clubs pursuing a trade for New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes.
"Clay Holmes of the Mets is drawing a lot of attention in the market," Sherman reports. "The Brewers are among those pursuing."
#brewers #york
The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to buy at this year's trade deadline, but they missed out on the biggest prize in Tarik Skubal, who went to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Now, the Brewers are exploring the other starting rotation options this summer, with their sights reportedly set on one pitcher from the New York Mets. But it's not Freddy Peralta after he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays.
According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Brewers are among the many clubs pursuing a trade for New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes.
"Clay Holmes of the Mets is drawing a lot of attention in the market," Sherman reports. "The Brewers are among those pursuing."
#brewers #york
6 hours ago
The Detroit Tigers got a haul by trading their ace pitcher – right?
MLB experts don't necessarily agree.
The Tigers traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Aug. 1, for a package of three prospects: outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith. Per MLB Pipeline, they were the No. 5, 7 and 17 prospects in the Dodgers' organization, respectively.
The Tigers likely would have gotten a better package had they traded Skubal before the start of the 2026 season, though as it stands, this will likely be the most valued trade return any seller will get at the deadline. But many MLB ****** ysts are still crowning the Dodgers the clear winners in this trade, with varying ****** ysis on how the Tigers made out in their biggest trade in years.
Here's a roundup of trade grades from some of MLB's top experts:
#trade #Experts #package #prospects
MLB experts don't necessarily agree.
The Tigers traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Aug. 1, for a package of three prospects: outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith. Per MLB Pipeline, they were the No. 5, 7 and 17 prospects in the Dodgers' organization, respectively.
The Tigers likely would have gotten a better package had they traded Skubal before the start of the 2026 season, though as it stands, this will likely be the most valued trade return any seller will get at the deadline. But many MLB ****** ysts are still crowning the Dodgers the clear winners in this trade, with varying ****** ysis on how the Tigers made out in their biggest trade in years.
Here's a roundup of trade grades from some of MLB's top experts:
#trade #Experts #package #prospects
7 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 14: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout prior to the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Denis Kennedy/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the trade deadline knowing that incremental moves were unlikely to be enough. After weeks of inconsistent play and growing pressure in the National League Wild Card race, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski faced increasing pressure to dramatically reshape the roster around a core still built to contend.
And the executive, known for a history of significant trades, delivered with a blockbuster move to fortify the batting order on Monday.
Brewers Skipper Sends 4-Word Dodgers Message After Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade
Just a few hours before the trade deadline was reached, news surfaced that the Phillies had acquired perennial batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. The move instantly answered questions about how Dombrowski would upgrade the offense, but it also raised some questions about the team's future defensive alignment.
#Phillies #move
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the trade deadline knowing that incremental moves were unlikely to be enough. After weeks of inconsistent play and growing pressure in the National League Wild Card race, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski faced increasing pressure to dramatically reshape the roster around a core still built to contend.
And the executive, known for a history of significant trades, delivered with a blockbuster move to fortify the batting order on Monday.
Brewers Skipper Sends 4-Word Dodgers Message After Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade
Just a few hours before the trade deadline was reached, news surfaced that the Phillies had acquired perennial batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants. The move instantly answered questions about how Dombrowski would upgrade the offense, but it also raised some questions about the team's future defensive alignment.
#Phillies #move
8 hours ago
The 2026 MLB trade deadline has already brought some significant moves, including the highly discussed deal that sent Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Toronto Blue Jays made a pitching move of their own, as ESPN's Jeff Passan reported they've acquired 27-year-old right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels.
According to Passan, the deal will send Blue Jays' top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right-hander Angel Rivero to the Angels. Nimmala is unquestionably a great addition for the Angels, and he's currently listed as the No. 43 overall prospect on MLB.com.
Nimmala is just 20 years old and was selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft with the No. 20 overall pick. He entered the MLB draft at just 17. When Nimmala was 19, he moved to High-A Vancouver and hit .224/.313/.381 with 13 home runs in 120 games.
As for Soriano, he's in the midst of a strong year, posting a 9-6 record through 22 starts and a career-best 3.29 ERA. Through 123 innings pitched, he's posted 127 strikeouts.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Who is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade?
#soriano #angeles #passan
According to Passan, the deal will send Blue Jays' top shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti and right-hander Angel Rivero to the Angels. Nimmala is unquestionably a great addition for the Angels, and he's currently listed as the No. 43 overall prospect on MLB.com.
Nimmala is just 20 years old and was selected in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft with the No. 20 overall pick. He entered the MLB draft at just 17. When Nimmala was 19, he moved to High-A Vancouver and hit .224/.313/.381 with 13 home runs in 120 games.
As for Soriano, he's in the midst of a strong year, posting a 9-6 record through 22 starts and a career-best 3.29 ERA. Through 123 innings pitched, he's posted 127 strikeouts.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Who is Arjun Nimmala, the big name the Angels got in the Jose Soriano trade?
#soriano #angeles #passan
9 hours ago
NEW YORK — After the Mets traded Freddy Peralta on Sunday afternoon, Clay Holmes could be next.
The Mets shipped Peralta to the Rays in exchange for three prospects during their loss to the Marlins at Citi Field on Sunday.
While other Mets on expiring deals — like lefty reliever Brooks Raley — are expected to get traded before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, Holmes could be one of the Mets' biggest pieces.
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Tarik Skubal, widely regarded as the best pitcher available, was traded to the Dodgers late Saturday night. The Blue Jays then traded Kevin Gausman to the pitching-starved Cubs on Sunday evening. That leaves Holmes as one of the best options still available.
#best
The Mets shipped Peralta to the Rays in exchange for three prospects during their loss to the Marlins at Citi Field on Sunday.
While other Mets on expiring deals — like lefty reliever Brooks Raley — are expected to get traded before Monday's 6 p.m. ET deadline, Holmes could be one of the Mets' biggest pieces.
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Tarik Skubal, widely regarded as the best pitcher available, was traded to the Dodgers late Saturday night. The Blue Jays then traded Kevin Gausman to the pitching-starved Cubs on Sunday evening. That leaves Holmes as one of the best options still available.
#best
9 hours ago
CHICAGO — Joe Girardi remembers when the Yankees were the evil empire of the baseball world.
Girardi, now a YES Network game ******* yst, was a catcher on championship teams when then-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was signing the priciest free agents and trading for stars year after year. Girardi was also the Yankees manager when they last won a championship in 2009, the year CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira were brought in to join Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera and company.
Now it's the Dodgers buying and trading for everyone. They won their second consecutive World Series last October, then spent $309 million in the winter to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz.
The Dodgers' roster is so deep that it began the season with five aces.
Now it's six.
#year
Girardi, now a YES Network game ******* yst, was a catcher on championship teams when then-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner was signing the priciest free agents and trading for stars year after year. Girardi was also the Yankees manager when they last won a championship in 2009, the year CC Sabathia and Mark Teixeira were brought in to join Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mariano Rivera and company.
Now it's the Dodgers buying and trading for everyone. They won their second consecutive World Series last October, then spent $309 million in the winter to sign outfielder Kyle Tucker and closer Edwin Diaz.
The Dodgers' roster is so deep that it began the season with five aces.
Now it's six.
#year
9 hours ago
Once this offseason comes and the collective bargaining agreement expires on December 1, there will be a lockout in Major League Baseball. Owners will use the Dodgers' spending and winning as a cudgel to try to advance their proposals.
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman pushed back against criticism of the team's latest move, acquiring ace Tarik Skubal for three players on Sunday.
"It just seems like there's always blowback with us," Friedman said. "There's nothing that we did that no one else couldn't have done."
Alden González at ESPN has more on that side of Freidman's Sunday media scrum.
Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic wrote about how cries of the Dodgers ruining baseball will increase after the Skubal trade, even though the move guarantees nothing. Rosenthal wrote about how the Dodgers' financial largesse is certainly an advantage, but the specific Skubal trade was one that many other teams could make:
#sunday #nothing #wrote
Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman pushed back against criticism of the team's latest move, acquiring ace Tarik Skubal for three players on Sunday.
"It just seems like there's always blowback with us," Friedman said. "There's nothing that we did that no one else couldn't have done."
Alden González at ESPN has more on that side of Freidman's Sunday media scrum.
Ken Rosenthal at The Athletic wrote about how cries of the Dodgers ruining baseball will increase after the Skubal trade, even though the move guarantees nothing. Rosenthal wrote about how the Dodgers' financial largesse is certainly an advantage, but the specific Skubal trade was one that many other teams could make:
#sunday #nothing #wrote
9 hours ago
We're down to the final hours ahead of Monday's Major League Baseball trade deadline, with the clock ticking down to 6 p.m.
There will be no bigger deal today than the blockbuster trade sending Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, but there's plenty of intrigue remaining and difference-makers to be moved.
The San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray are thought to be the top available players Monday, Arraez a three-time batting champion and Ray a former Cy Young winner. The New York Mets also have pieces to sell off, even after dealing Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays.
USA TODAY Sports will have live trade ******* ysis throughout deadline day:
Cubs receive: RHP Kevin Gausman
#down #deadline #Baseball #tarik
There will be no bigger deal today than the blockbuster trade sending Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, but there's plenty of intrigue remaining and difference-makers to be moved.
The San Francisco Giants' Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray are thought to be the top available players Monday, Arraez a three-time batting champion and Ray a former Cy Young winner. The New York Mets also have pieces to sell off, even after dealing Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays.
USA TODAY Sports will have live trade ******* ysis throughout deadline day:
Cubs receive: RHP Kevin Gausman
#down #deadline #Baseball #tarik
9 hours ago
Have the Boston Red Sox seen the last of outfielder Jarren Duran in their clubhouse?
The rumors are flying fast and furious as Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Among the most curious trade candidates is Duran, who's hitting a career-low .200 this season.
Yes, he was an All-Star in 2024, when he led the majors with 48 doubles and 14 triples.
And yes, he has 14 home runs in 104 games this year, including his solo blast in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
#boston #star #Dodgers
The rumors are flying fast and furious as Monday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.
Among the most curious trade candidates is Duran, who's hitting a career-low .200 this season.
Yes, he was an All-Star in 2024, when he led the majors with 48 doubles and 14 triples.
And yes, he has 14 home runs in 104 games this year, including his solo blast in Sunday's 8-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
#boston #star #Dodgers
11 hours ago
It's trade deadline day in Major League Baseball on Monday, Aug. 3, with some big names expected to be traded in the hours, minutes and seconds leading up to the 6 p.m. ET deadline.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' trade for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal further solidified the World Series champions as the favorites to win it all for the third year in a row.
"I don't think I've felt this good after getting swept," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's loss to the Boston Red Sox – who rode a wild winning streak into contention and should be involved in a deal or two ahead of the deadline.
Keep it here for the latest rumors and updates as the clock runs down:
When: Monday, Aug. 3
#angeles
The Los Angeles Dodgers' trade for back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal further solidified the World Series champions as the favorites to win it all for the third year in a row.
"I don't think I've felt this good after getting swept," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after Sunday's loss to the Boston Red Sox – who rode a wild winning streak into contention and should be involved in a deal or two ahead of the deadline.
Keep it here for the latest rumors and updates as the clock runs down:
When: Monday, Aug. 3
#angeles
12 hours ago
ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 14: The New York logo is displayed on a hat during the MLB game between the New York Yankees and the Atlanta Braves on August 14, 2023 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Baseball history is filled with countless "what if" stories, but few stories are remembered quite like that of a former New York Yankees left-hander.
Once viewed as one of the organization's brightest young arms, with a physical pedigree and dominant debut that seemed to promise a long and prosperous career in the Bronx, Gil Blanco reached the majors before turning 20.
But then he saw his professional baseball career end remarkably quickly and fans received the chance to remember his impressive potential and celebrate the life he enjoyed after baseball following his death.
Dodgers Veteran Cuts Ties With Team Just Before Tarik Skubal Trade
#york #Career #Braves #truist
Baseball history is filled with countless "what if" stories, but few stories are remembered quite like that of a former New York Yankees left-hander.
Once viewed as one of the organization's brightest young arms, with a physical pedigree and dominant debut that seemed to promise a long and prosperous career in the Bronx, Gil Blanco reached the majors before turning 20.
But then he saw his professional baseball career end remarkably quickly and fans received the chance to remember his impressive potential and celebrate the life he enjoyed after baseball following his death.
Dodgers Veteran Cuts Ties With Team Just Before Tarik Skubal Trade
#york #Career #Braves #truist
17 hours ago
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Padres fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.
The San Diego Padres came out of the All-Star break and "got their teeth kicked in," according to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. The Padres dropped two out of three to the lowly Kansas City Royals and then went to Atlanta where they dropped three out of four to the Braves. For a team needing to play well enough to convince team ownership to invest at the Trade Deadline it was not the return to play anyone wanted to see. San Diego then went to Miami and the Padres pulled off a three-game sweep of the Marlins before returning home to host the Colorado Rockies.
In this week's Padres Reacts Survey, Gaslamp Ball wanted to know if San Diego had done enough to sway the minds of the Friar Faithful about what they should do at the trade deadline. Well… the answer was a resounding "No!" To be fair, we do not know if those who responded wanted to buy, sell or stand pat but whatever their stance was they are unchanged.
The question was asked prior to the results of the homestand so if asked again on the eve of the MLB Trade Deadline the response might be different. The Padres have won eight of their last nine games and have pulled within a game of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. The offense has been much improved from where it was to start the season, and the pitching has been cobbled together with the Pitching Chaos approach. This may or may not be the team to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in for the NL crown, but that may be a question for next week depending on what happens by 3 p.m. PST on Monday.
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#reacts
The San Diego Padres came out of the All-Star break and "got their teeth kicked in," according to second baseman Jake Cronenworth. The Padres dropped two out of three to the lowly Kansas City Royals and then went to Atlanta where they dropped three out of four to the Braves. For a team needing to play well enough to convince team ownership to invest at the Trade Deadline it was not the return to play anyone wanted to see. San Diego then went to Miami and the Padres pulled off a three-game sweep of the Marlins before returning home to host the Colorado Rockies.
In this week's Padres Reacts Survey, Gaslamp Ball wanted to know if San Diego had done enough to sway the minds of the Friar Faithful about what they should do at the trade deadline. Well… the answer was a resounding "No!" To be fair, we do not know if those who responded wanted to buy, sell or stand pat but whatever their stance was they are unchanged.
The question was asked prior to the results of the homestand so if asked again on the eve of the MLB Trade Deadline the response might be different. The Padres have won eight of their last nine games and have pulled within a game of the final Wild Card spot in the National League. The offense has been much improved from where it was to start the season, and the pitching has been cobbled together with the Pitching Chaos approach. This may or may not be the team to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers in for the NL crown, but that may be a question for next week depending on what happens by 3 p.m. PST on Monday.
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#reacts
17 hours ago
LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts never feels good after getting swept, but Sunday might have been an exception. How else can you really feel less than 24 hours after finding out the your team just traded for Tarik Skubal?
"That's a silver lining, I guess," Roberts said after the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Moments after Saturday's 3-2 loss, ESPN's Jeff Passan dropped his biggest bomb of the trade deadline: the Dodgers were acquiring Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. The price was steep — Hope and Ryan are MLB Pipeline's No. 25- and 68-ranked prospects, while Smith was No. 17 on the Dodgers' top 30 prospects list — but not one that president of baseball operations couldn't afford.
And after spending almost all of July downplaying his pursuit of the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young winner, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said negotiations started picking up on Friday before he eventually pulled the trigger on Saturday night, adding the best pitcher in baseball to a rotation that (when healthy) consists of 2025 World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani.
#roberts #ryan
"That's a silver lining, I guess," Roberts said after the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox.
Moments after Saturday's 3-2 loss, ESPN's Jeff Passan dropped his biggest bomb of the trade deadline: the Dodgers were acquiring Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. The price was steep — Hope and Ryan are MLB Pipeline's No. 25- and 68-ranked prospects, while Smith was No. 17 on the Dodgers' top 30 prospects list — but not one that president of baseball operations couldn't afford.
And after spending almost all of July downplaying his pursuit of the reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young winner, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said negotiations started picking up on Friday before he eventually pulled the trigger on Saturday night, adding the best pitcher in baseball to a rotation that (when healthy) consists of 2025 World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani.
#roberts #ryan
17 hours ago
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off another major acquisition as they attempt to become the first club since the New York Yankees to win three consecutive World Series ******* les.
They acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, from the Detroit Tigers, and in return, they sent outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith back to the Motor City.
So far, the trade has generated enormous controversy, adding to the Dodgers' already massive payroll and giving them yet another notable, high-priced player that fans of opposition clubs feel will contribute toward a potential lockout in 2027.
Until then, Dodgers fans are thrilled at the prospect of chasing a third straight World Series victory with Skubal in the mix.
Following the trade, Dodgers fans were certainly in a celebratory mood on social media.
#trade #angeles #york
They acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal, the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, from the Detroit Tigers, and in return, they sent outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith back to the Motor City.
So far, the trade has generated enormous controversy, adding to the Dodgers' already massive payroll and giving them yet another notable, high-priced player that fans of opposition clubs feel will contribute toward a potential lockout in 2027.
Until then, Dodgers fans are thrilled at the prospect of chasing a third straight World Series victory with Skubal in the mix.
Following the trade, Dodgers fans were certainly in a celebratory mood on social media.
#trade #angeles #york
17 hours ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty
DETROIT, MI - JULY 29: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers delivers his 1,000th strikeout pitch against Taylor Ward of the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Getty
The Los Angeles Dodgers have really upset the Major League Baseball world with their recent acquisition of ace starter Tarik Skubal.
The Dodgers' X account wrote (earlier on Sunday afternoon) to break the official news:
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith."
#getty #detroit #angeles
DETROIT, MI - JULY 29: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers delivers his 1,000th strikeout pitch against Taylor Ward of the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Getty
The Los Angeles Dodgers have really upset the Major League Baseball world with their recent acquisition of ace starter Tarik Skubal.
The Dodgers' X account wrote (earlier on Sunday afternoon) to break the official news:
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith."
#getty #detroit #angeles
17 hours ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 17: Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty
The Los Angeles Dodgers have really upset the Major League Baseball world with their recent acquisition of ace starter Tarik Skubal.
The Dodgers' X account wrote (earlier on Sunday afternoon) to break the official news:
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith."
The ongoing debate across socials is that the Dodgers are the bad guys because they have a much larger amount of financial flexibility. Well, in this instance, any MLB team could have offered the Tigers a similar trade package, but they didn't. Perhaps in fear of losing him to free agency, or the fact that giving up three prospects would hurt the future of their franchises. The two teams in this proverbial boat are the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
#angeles #skubal #roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers have really upset the Major League Baseball world with their recent acquisition of ace starter Tarik Skubal.
The Dodgers' X account wrote (earlier on Sunday afternoon) to break the official news:
"The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith."
The ongoing debate across socials is that the Dodgers are the bad guys because they have a much larger amount of financial flexibility. Well, in this instance, any MLB team could have offered the Tigers a similar trade package, but they didn't. Perhaps in fear of losing him to free agency, or the fact that giving up three prospects would hurt the future of their franchises. The two teams in this proverbial boat are the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays.
#angeles #skubal #roberts
18 hours ago
Tarik Skubal made his first appearance in the Los Angeles dugout Sunday.
The Dodgers could have used him on the mound. They suffered an 8-4 defeat to the Boston to cap a three-game sweep at home at the hands of the red-hot Red Sox.
While the winning end of the sweep means considerably more for the Red Sox than losing does to the Dodgers, it did put a slight damper over Dodger Stadium amid the jubilation of of the Skubal acquisition. And it signaled what could be the beginning of the end of Emmet Sheehan's time in the Dodgers' rotation.
Skubal was on hand to witness the loss in his first public appearance with the Dodgers since being traded from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. He sported a Dodger blue hoodie and cap while sharing an embrace with his new manager, Dave Roberts, in the dugout.
Tarik Skubal meets his new Dodgers manager and teammates during #SundayNightBaseball ! pic.twitter.com/5dZMT7kAEZ
#manager
The Dodgers could have used him on the mound. They suffered an 8-4 defeat to the Boston to cap a three-game sweep at home at the hands of the red-hot Red Sox.
While the winning end of the sweep means considerably more for the Red Sox than losing does to the Dodgers, it did put a slight damper over Dodger Stadium amid the jubilation of of the Skubal acquisition. And it signaled what could be the beginning of the end of Emmet Sheehan's time in the Dodgers' rotation.
Skubal was on hand to witness the loss in his first public appearance with the Dodgers since being traded from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. He sported a Dodger blue hoodie and cap while sharing an embrace with his new manager, Dave Roberts, in the dugout.
Tarik Skubal meets his new Dodgers manager and teammates during #SundayNightBaseball ! pic.twitter.com/5dZMT7kAEZ
#manager
18 hours ago
LOS ANGELES — The calendar says August, but Sunday at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium felt more like October anxiety.
The Dodgers didn't just lose to the Boston Red Sox. They were exposed.
An 8-4 loss completed a three-game sweep in which the Dodgers were outscored 20-10, outplayed in every phase and left searching for answers just one day before the trade deadline. At 69-43, the Dodgers still own one of baseball's best records, but this weekend served as another reminder that talent alone isn't carrying this club right now.
And nowhere was that more evident than in Emmet Sheehan's latest outing.
Aug 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.
#stadium #boston
The Dodgers didn't just lose to the Boston Red Sox. They were exposed.
An 8-4 loss completed a three-game sweep in which the Dodgers were outscored 20-10, outplayed in every phase and left searching for answers just one day before the trade deadline. At 69-43, the Dodgers still own one of baseball's best records, but this weekend served as another reminder that talent alone isn't carrying this club right now.
And nowhere was that more evident than in Emmet Sheehan's latest outing.
Aug 2, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) throws during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.
#stadium #boston
18 hours ago
Tarik Skubal turned in the Old English D for Dodger blue.
The former Detroit Tigers ace, traded Saturday night to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, met his new teammates Sunday, as the Dodgers wrapped up a series in which they were swept by the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers shared Skubal's arrival on social media, opening with Skubal's familiar No. 29 hanging in a locker, only it was the Dodgers' home white jersey.
Tarik, meet your new teammates! pic.twitter.com/BSoWUNPsJv
The video briefly follows Skubal entering the Dodgers' clubhouse, with the lefthander exchanging handshakes and hugs with his news teammates, and ends with Skubal embracing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout.
"You looking good in the Dodger blue," Roberts says.
#skubal #roberts #english
The former Detroit Tigers ace, traded Saturday night to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three prospects, met his new teammates Sunday, as the Dodgers wrapped up a series in which they were swept by the Boston Red Sox. The Dodgers shared Skubal's arrival on social media, opening with Skubal's familiar No. 29 hanging in a locker, only it was the Dodgers' home white jersey.
Tarik, meet your new teammates! pic.twitter.com/BSoWUNPsJv
The video briefly follows Skubal entering the Dodgers' clubhouse, with the lefthander exchanging handshakes and hugs with his news teammates, and ends with Skubal embracing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the dugout.
"You looking good in the Dodger blue," Roberts says.
#skubal #roberts #english
18 hours ago
Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.
For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.
Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.
August 2: Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4 (69-43)
August 1: Red Sox 3, Dodgers 2 (69-42)
#Dodgers #game
For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.
Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.
August 2: Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4 (69-43)
August 1: Red Sox 3, Dodgers 2 (69-42)
#Dodgers #game
18 hours ago
The Dodgers were swept for just the second time this season after the red-hot Boston Red Sox hit four home runs, including three off embattled starter Emmet Sheehan, to take an 8-4 win on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium.
Boston hit three home runs in four at-bats in the third inning, with Sheehan giving up blasts to Ceddanne Rafela, Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida as the Dodgers suffered their second three-game sweep at home in less than a month.
"Really good ball club," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about the Red Sox before the game. "Really fundamentally sound. It's a younger group, as far as service time. They're hungry. Seems like they play well together. They can really defend. They're athletic. Remind me a lot of the Brewers. They can really pitch. They don't beat themselves. Dynamic. They put the ball in play."
Read more: Inside the aggressive push Andrew Friedman and Dodgers made to acquire Tarik Skubal
Boston got to Sheehan early with a pair of RBI singles from Yoshida and Caleb Durbin in the first inning.
#home #three #they 're #second
Boston hit three home runs in four at-bats in the third inning, with Sheehan giving up blasts to Ceddanne Rafela, Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida as the Dodgers suffered their second three-game sweep at home in less than a month.
"Really good ball club," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about the Red Sox before the game. "Really fundamentally sound. It's a younger group, as far as service time. They're hungry. Seems like they play well together. They can really defend. They're athletic. Remind me a lot of the Brewers. They can really pitch. They don't beat themselves. Dynamic. They put the ball in play."
Read more: Inside the aggressive push Andrew Friedman and Dodgers made to acquire Tarik Skubal
Boston got to Sheehan early with a pair of RBI singles from Yoshida and Caleb Durbin in the first inning.
#home #three #they 're #second
18 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.
#game #angeles #sheehan #homered
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.
#game #angeles #sheehan #homered
18 hours ago
The Detroit Tigers reportedly explored a different path before sending Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
According to MoccBomb, Detroit pushed to acquire Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson in any potential Skubal deal. Milwaukee reportedly refused to include the young starter, leaving the Tigers to continue searching for a return built around a premium player.
"Sources: #tigers were insistent on landing #brewers Logan Henderson in any deal made for Tarik Skubal. #brewers didn't budge. Once #Dodgers came to the conclusion to move Hope they scratched him and traded him immediately as the main piece for Skubal. It was all but over for #brewers ."
Henderson would have given Detroit a controllable pitcher who has already produced impressive results in the majors.
The 24-year-old entered Sunday with a 5-1 record, 2.66 ERA and 0.909 WHIP across nine starts in 2026. He had struck out 54 batters while issuing only nine walks over 44 innings.
#skubal #milwaukee
According to MoccBomb, Detroit pushed to acquire Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Logan Henderson in any potential Skubal deal. Milwaukee reportedly refused to include the young starter, leaving the Tigers to continue searching for a return built around a premium player.
"Sources: #tigers were insistent on landing #brewers Logan Henderson in any deal made for Tarik Skubal. #brewers didn't budge. Once #Dodgers came to the conclusion to move Hope they scratched him and traded him immediately as the main piece for Skubal. It was all but over for #brewers ."
Henderson would have given Detroit a controllable pitcher who has already produced impressive results in the majors.
The 24-year-old entered Sunday with a 5-1 record, 2.66 ERA and 0.909 WHIP across nine starts in 2026. He had struck out 54 batters while issuing only nine walks over 44 innings.
#skubal #milwaukee
19 hours ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.
#straight #homered #three
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in two runs, and Jake Bennett (7-4) allowed three runs in 5 2/3 innings to help the Red Sox win their fifth straight game. Boston is 23-3 since July 3.
Emmet Sheehan (4-8) was pulled after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings, with the Red Sox pushing across two runs in a 30-pitch first inning.
Rafaela and Wilyer Abreu then clocked Sheehan for back-to-back homers to start the third inning, followed by Yoshida's solo shot for a 5-3 lead two batters later.
Rafaela went 7 for 14 with four homers and five RBIs in the series. He has an eight-game hitting streak with four straight multi-hit outings.
#straight #homered #three
