Ian Kinsler was enjoying a day off with the Los Angeles Angels in Tampa on Monday when he received some important news. Kinsler was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in exchange for two prospects. Boston wasted no time getting Kinsler in the mix, as he made his Red Sox debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a single in Boston’s 3-1 loss. Prior to the series finale at Fenway Park, Kinsler ran through the timeline of the trade while explaining how he believes he can help his new team. To hear from Kinsler, check out the video above from “NESN
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MLB Trade Deadline Live: Latest News, Rumors, Completed Deals On Final Day
11:05 a.m.: Despite a 52-53 record and a 5 1/2-game deficit in the National League East, the Nationals have decided not to sell at the trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. That thwarts Boston’s pursuit of reliever Kelvin Herrera. 10:54 a.m.: The Cardinals appear to be getting prospects from the Rays in exchange for Pham. 10:52 a.m.: Things are starting to heat up… 10:50 a.m.: We have a deal! The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan. 10:38 a.m.: ... NESN.com
MLB Trade Deadline Live: Latest News, Rumors, Updates Entering Final Stretch
5:10 p.m. ET: The Houston Astros reportedly have beefed up their bullpen by adding closer Roberto Osuna, who is eligible to return from his 75-game domestic violence suspension Aug. 5. 9:25 a.m. ET: Teams aren’t waiting around ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball non-waiver trade deadline. We’ve already seen several marquee players change clubs, notably Manny Machado joining the Los Angeles Dodgers and Zach Britton heading to the New York Yankees. The Yankees and Boston Red Sox each bolstered their rotations, as well, adding J.A. Happ and Nathan Eovaldi, respectively. The fireworks ... NESN.com
Milan Lucic Rips DeMar DeRozan For Being ‘Little B—h’ About Raptors Trade
DeMar DeRozan might need to relax. Ever since the Toronto Raptors traded him to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard, it’s been a steady stream of verbal (and probably literal) tears from the 28-year-old. And that doesn’t sit well with Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic, who was asked about DeRozan during a recent interview on Barstool Sports’ “Spittin Chiclets” podcast. “The way DeRozan is being, like, this … bitter little b–ch at the (Raptors) for trading him for Kawhi Leonard — like, literally a top-five player in the league,” Lucic said. “When I hear him talk about the bitterness and the disrespect and all that type ... NESN.com
MLB Rumors: Padres Want Rays’ Chris Archer In Trade, Make ‘Big Push’ For Pitcher
Chris Archer now is a wanted man from coast to coast. The San Diego Padres are making a “big push” to trade for the Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher prior to the MLB trade deadline, an MLB executive told The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Tuesday. Archer is drawing trade interest from a growing number of teams, including the Padres and New York Yankees, as the July 31 deadline approaches. Archer’s ability, team-friendly contract and stated desire to play for a contender make him a target for teams interested in bolstering their pitching staff ahead of the postseason. He’s 3-4 with a 4.30 ERA this season and also missed a month of action due t... NESN.com
MLB Rumors: Yankees Have Offered Top 10 Prospects In Manny Machado Trade Talks
The New York Yankees appear to be serious about making a legitimate offer for Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado — the hottest name in the MLB rumor mill. George A. King III of the New York Post reported Sunday that the Yankees have included some of their top prospects in trade talks involving Machado. “One day after a person with knowledge of the Manny Machado situation told The Post the Yankees aren’t interested in dealing any of their high-end prospects, another voice chimed in Sunday, saying the Yankees have offered players from their top-10 prospect list,” King wrote Sunday. It was reported earlier this month ... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Spurs ‘Fully Engaged’ In Kawhi Leonard Trade Talks With Lakers, Celtics, Others
Could we be nearing the end of Kawhi Leonard’s career with the San Antonio Spurs? The former NBA Finals MVP and superstar forward reportedly told the Spurs he wants to be traded, and that his preferred destination is the Los Angeles Lakers. And trade talks appear to be heating up, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, with the Lakers and Boston Celtics among the teams showing interest. The New York Times’ Marc Stein also reported something similar just before Woj. Recent trade talks for Leonard involving the Spurs and Celtics reportedly “went nowhere,” but it’s no secret the C’s have the assets needed to make a trade of this m... NESN.com