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Yankees trade rumors: Gleyber Torres ‘off limits’ in discussions for starter | Sporting News
Click:electronics supplier Gleyber Torres isn’t going anywhere. Multiple teams have asked about New York’s willingness to include the 22-year-old infielder in a deal for a pitcher, according to a report from MLB Insider Jon Heyman. Torres, however, “seems to be off limits” in trade discussions, the report says. Torres is slashing .291/.358/.504 with 20 home runs and 55 RBIs in 97 games this year. He made his debut in 2018 and has been named an All-Star in both of his MLB seasons The Yankees are reportedly hoping to add at least one starter before the July 31 deadline and had been in “regular contact” with the Blue Jays about Marcus…
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NBA trade rumors: Pacers would need ‘incredibly significant offer’ to move Myles Turner | Sporting News
The Pacers seem like they’ll have plenty of options if they decide to move Myles Turner. Indiana received inquiries about a potential deal for the 23-year-old forward before and after the draft, according to a report from SNY, which cites unidentified league sources. Multiple teams, however, “came away with the impression that it would take an incredibly significant offer to land him,” the report says. Turner averaged 13.3 points and 7.2 rebounds in 74 appearances last season. He also shot a career-best 38.8% from 3-point range and recorded a league-high 2.7 blocks per game. The Pacers originally selected Turner out of Texas with the No. 11 pick in the 2015…
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MLB trade deadline: With Yankees' recent pitching woes, where do they go for help? | Sporting News
The Yankees opened the second half of their season by winning seven of their first nine games and stretched their AL East lead to double-digits, with the Rays (10 back) and the Red Sox (11 back) as the only teams within dreaming distance. Life in the Bronx was good. The seemingly charmed season was writing another chapter en route to a destiny-laden October. Sure, the team had been forced to deal with a cavalcade of injuries most of the year, but day after day the replacements stepped up and performed as well or better than the regulars on the injured list. There were no excuses, only winning for a team…
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MLB trade rumors: Indians discussing deal for Mariners' Domingo Santana | Sporting News
The Indians have their eye on Mariners outfielder Domingo Santana. Cleveland had discussions with Seattle on Tuesday about the right-handed hitter, but no deal appears to be imminent, according to The Athletic. Santana is having a nice bounce-back season with the Mariners as he is batting .273 with 20 home runs and 66 RBIs. He was traded to Seattle from Milwaukee in the offseason after he struggled to find his way into a loaded Brewers lineup last season. The year before that, though, he tallied 30 home runs and drove in 85 runs while stealing 15 bases. The Indians are not only in need of help at the plate, as…
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MLB trade rumors: At least 6 teams still interested in Robbie Ray | Sporting News
The Diamondbacks aren’t short of suitors for Robbie Ray. The Yankees, Astros, Braves, Twins, Phillies and Brewers all have interest in the lefty, according to a report from USA Today. New York also has interest in acquiring Archie Bradley from the Diamondbacks, according to MLB insider Peter Gammons. Houston and the Yankees have had interest in the same pitchers throughout the leadup to this deadline. Both wanted to get Marcus Stroman but the Mets acquired him for two minor league pitchers. They also have interest in Madison Bumgarner and Noah Syndergaard, but it appears the Giants may not deal their lefty and the Mets probably won’t give Syndergaard to the…
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Arsenal transfers news: The reason Moise Kean REJECTED Gunners in favour of Everton
Moise Kean rejected the chance to join Arsenal in favour of Everton due to their reluctance to promise first-team football, according to reports. The Juventus striker is set to seal a switch to the Merseyside club in a reported £37m deal, with the youngster set to undergo a medical and complete his move on Wednesday. Juventus wanted a buy-back clause as part of the deal, but instead they will have the chance to match any offer Everton receive for the 19-year-old. Now, The Daily Mail report Arsenal did attempt to hijack the deal in its closing stages by contacting both Juventus and the player’s agent, Mino Raiola. Kean is said to…
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Transfer news: Southampton, Aston Villa, and Leeds United remain in chase for Josip Vukovic
Southampton, Leeds United, and Aston Villa remain in the race to sign Croatian star Josip Vukovic this summer. The Maritimo midfielder helped the club keep their place in the Primeira Liga last season with his battling displays in the centre of the pitch. The future of Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips could determine his destination with Vukovic’s route to Elland Road opening up should Villa land the Englishman. Meanwhile, if Southampton manage to offload some of the deadwood in their squad it could be Ralph Hasenhuttl winning the race for his signature. Previously scouted by Leicester City, Watford, and Wolverhampton Wanderers, it’s thought a fee of around £1.5million will be enough…
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HBO 'Hard Knocks' schedule: When, how to watch, stream training camp with the Oakland Raiders | Sporting News
“Hard Knocks” is back. HBO and NFL Films’ must-see sports reality show centering on NFL training camp is almost here, and this year’s edition features the Oakland Raiders for the very first time. Chronicling the start of their final season in Oakland, the latest season of “Hard Knocks” features several storylines that are worth following over the course of the NFL’s preseason. From Jon Gruden to Antonio Brown, there’ll be no shortage of entertainment in the coming weeks. MORE: 7 things we can’t wait to see on ‘Hard Knocks’ with Raiders Oakland will be the 12th team featured in the show’s upcoming 14th season (Cincinnati and Dallas each appeared twice).…
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MLB trade deadline 2019: Date, rumors, predictions, new rules for Hot Stove season | Sporting News
Trades are caffeine pills for baseball fans, bringing a jolt to good and bad teams alike. For contenders, it’s about filling roster holes ahead of postseason chases without eroding too much farm system talent. For others, it’s one of the few times in the season where something of tangible value occurs, the incoming prospects from major deals providing a fleeting dose of optimism. The peak of trade season, of course, is the trade deadline. Over the next couple of weeks, expect dramatic changes to the landscape of the league. Sporting News identified the top deadline trade targets for contenders and explained the logistics of trade season below: MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’…
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MLB trade rumors: Brewers considering dealing Mike Moustakas, Yasmani Grandal for starter | Sporting News
The Brewers could be looking to upgrade their rotation in an unconventional way. Milwaukee is considering moving infielder Mike Moustakas or catcher Yasmani Grandal in exchange for a starter, according to a report from The Athletic, which cites unidentified league sources. Moustakas is slashing .261/.333/.532 with 26 home runs and 60 RBIs for Milwaukee in 2019 while Grandal has hit 19 homers and driven in 54 runs in 98 games. Both players can become free agents after the season. The report adds: The Brewers finished play Sunday one game behind the Cubs and Cardinals for first place in the National League Central. They’re also a game out of the second…