Sean Wright
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The Pittsburgh #Pirates are shopping third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes, league sources tell me. Hayes, 27, is in year three of an 8-year, $70 million deal signed in 2022. Interest has been lukewarm so far with the trade deadline less than two weeks away.
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The Chicago #Cubs, motivated by a pressing need for starting pitching ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, have internally discussed potential moves for Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller and Diamondbacks veteran Merrill Kelly. Cubs are surveying both rental and controllable arms.
The Milwaukee #Brewers are “aggressively in pursuit” of #Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, sources tell me. Principal owner Mark Attanasio is pushing to upgrade the roster ahead of the stretch run as Milwaukee eyes reinforcements on the infield.
With the trade deadline approaching, the Milwaukee #Brewers have renewed talks with the Colorado #Rockies about third baseman Ryan McMahon, sources tell me. Milwaukee explored McMahon in the offseason and continues to seek infield upgrades as July 31st nears.
As confirmed by Shams Charania, the #Bucks made contact with Smart and had positive conversations, but were ultimately unable to match the money and role offered by the #Lakers. x.com/shamscharania/…
The #Bucks have made contact with Marcus Smart’s camp expressing “great interest” in the guard. They will aggressively pursue him if he is bought out from his contract with the #Wizards.
Sources: The Milwaukee #Brewers are expected to “heavily shop” their surplus of starting pitching in the coming weeks. With Nestor Cortes nearing a return from the IL, the team has received trade interest in Logan Henderson, Tobias Myers, Chad Patrick, and Cortes.
Beal and the Suns have mutually agreed to part ways. Beal intends to sign with the Clippers and #WrightIsRight.
The Los Angeles #Clippers have emerged as the front runners in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. People close to Beal view this move as “an opportunity of a lifetime.”
Can confirm recent reports that the #Brewers and Jacob Misiorowski’s camp have been in contact regarding a potential extension. While nothing is imminent, both sides have expressed interest in getting a long-term deal done sooner rather than later.
The #Bucks have made contact with Marcus Smart’s camp expressing “great interest” in the guard. They will aggressively pursue him if he is bought out from his contract with the #Wizards.
The Los Angeles #Clippers have emerged as the front runners in the Bradley Beal sweepstakes. People close to Beal view this move as “an opportunity of a lifetime.”
Source: #Bucks refusal to include AJ Green in trade conversations have halted talks with multiple teams, including the #Raptors and #Heat.
Other outlets are starting to confirm. One thing remains, #WrightIsRight.
BREAKING: The Milwaukee #Brewers are believed to be calling up Andrew Vaughn following the injury to Crew’s slugger Rhys Hoskins. Vaughn was acquired from the White Sox on June 13th for reliever Aaron Civale.
BREAKING: The Milwaukee #Brewers are believed to be calling up Andrew Vaughn following the injury to Crew’s slugger Rhys Hoskins. Vaughn was acquired from the White Sox on June 13th for reliever Aaron Civale.
Joe Prunty’s exit is now official, as he joins the #Magic coaching staff after spending the past three years with the #Bucks.
Source: Multiple #Bucks officials have grown frustrated with Joe Prunty’s role within the coaching staff, citing a lack of leadership throughout the playoffs despite his tenure.
Ayton deal now COMPLETE. #WrightisRight
League sources expect Deandre Ayton to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to sign with the Atlanta Hawks.
The #Bucks have registered trade interest in #Grizzlies G Scotty Pippen Jr. as recently as this evening. Memphis is said to covet the 24-year-old, coming off of a career season with the team.
#Bucks executives Jon Horst and Milt Newton had a plan this offseason; dig their feet in, get younger, and replace Brook Lopez. With the additions of Myles Turner and Gary Harris while also bringing back key rotational pieces in Kevin Porter Jr and Gary Trent Jr, they’ve done it.
Former Milwaukee #Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain has received $1 million dollars in deferred money today. Cain receives this annual check every July 1st through 2027.
Source: #Bucks have made their 2031 first round pick available in trades as they look to upgrade the roster and move off of bad contracts.