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Yankees acquire IF Max Schuemann in trade with Athletics
Sep 8, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Max Schuemann (12) throws the ball to first against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images The New York Yankees acquired infielder Max Schuemann in a trade with the Athletics on Monday, sending right-handed pitching prospect Luis Burgos as the return.
Schuemann, 28, has appeared in 234 major league games over the 2024-25 seasons for the Athletics, who drafted him in the 20th round of 2018 MLB Draft.
He has a .212 career batting average and .306 on-base percentage with nine home runs, 18 doubles, 47 RBIs and 154 strikeouts to 69 walks. Last season, he hit .197 with two homers and 13 RBI in 101 games.
After largely playing shortstop (93 games) in 2024, Schuemann played his most games (39) at second base followed by third base (27) in 2025. He’s also played each of the outfield spots, bringing some real positional versatility to the Yankees.
Burgos, 20, was a Yankees undrafted-free-agent signing out of the Dominican Republic in June of 2024. He’s posted a 4-4 record and 3.39 ERA over 25 games (10 starts) in two seasons in New York’s farm system.
To make room for Schuemann, the Yankees designated outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez for assignment.
–Field Level Media
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Braves P Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) starting season on 60-day IL
Jun 28, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A fractured elbow derailed Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach’s promising 2025 season last June.
As it turns out, it will also significantly delay the start to his 2026 campaign.
Schwellenbach will begin the season on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation, Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters on the first day of spring training Tuesday.
Surgery isn’t expected, Weiss said, but the inflammation is likely to keep him out for an extended time.
Schwellenbach, 25, quickly became a crucial member of the Braves’ starting rotation after his major league debut in May 2024.
In 38 starts, he has posted a 15-11 record, 3.23 ERA and 1.007 WHIP, striking out 235 batters and issuing 41 walks over 234 1/3 innings.
–Field Level Media
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Olympian Admits To Cheating on Girlfriend on Live TV After Bronze Medal
They say shooters shoot.
And even though basketball is played in the Summer Olympics, that isn’t stopping Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid from pulling up at the logo to try to win back his ex-girlfriend.
After winning a bronze medal, Laegreid broke down in tears during his bizarre post-event interview, explaining that he cheated on his girlfriend and only came clean one week before competing in the Olympics.
The love triangle unfolded all at once, as the bronze medalist explained that his performance was impacted by his infidelity toward “the love of his life.”
“There is someone who may not be watching today. Half a year ago, I met the love of my life, the world’s most beautiful, finest person,” Laegreid said, according to an NRK transcript translated into English by Google Translate. “And three months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life and cheated on her.”
“I had a gold medal in my life,” he continued. “There are probably many now who look at me with different eyes, but I only have eyes for her. I don’t quite know what I want to achieve by saying it here now, but sport has taken second place in recent days. I wish I could share it with her.”
The 28-year-old is a former gold medalist in the biathlon event from the 2022 Olympics, but he said the guilt and heaviness surrounding his personal relationship negatively impacted his preparation for this year’s competition.
Laegreid mercifully didn’t name the woman on live television. But if that wasn’t enough, the reporter asked whether he thought there was any chance of winning her back after his emotional confession on national TV.
“Maybe I ruined myself now to get her back,” Laegreid said, according to Google Translate.
“It hurts to admit when you do something you cannot stand for and hurt someone you love so much. But such is life now,” he added. “I had a chance at true love and turned out so amazing. It is not certain that it can be forgiven. But if this can give me a tiny chance to tell her how much I love her, I’d rather commit social suicide on live TV just to get that small chance.”
That might be the best interview we get at the Olympic Games, folks. Enjoy it. Cherish it.
They say once a cheater, always a cheater. But in this case? Maybe Laegreid deserves another chance. After all, any woman who ever Googles his name is in for quite a treat when she stumbles across this masterpiece.
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Ravens tab Anthony Weaver as new DC
Oct 12, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver leaves the field after a game between the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-Imagn Images The Baltimore Ravens officially named Anthony Weaver as the team’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday.
Weaver, 45, previously served as the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator before accepting the job at the same post in Baltimore. He previously worked for the Ravens from 2021-23, starting as a defensive line coach and run game coordinator before getting promoted to assistant head coach.
“A highly regarded defensive mind, Anthony Weaver has a proven track record of success and is the definition of what it means to be a Raven,” Baltimore new head coach Jesse Minter said. “He elevates players with his football IQ, tactical knowledge and natural teaching ability — all attributes that make him one of the game’s most respected coaches.”
Minter, however, will handle the defensive calls for the Ravens next season.
In Weaver’s second season as defensive coordinator for Miami in 2025, the Dolphins allowed 348.8 yards per game (22nd in the NFL) and 24.9 points per game (24th).
With Zach Orr as defensive coordinator, the Ravens yielded 354.5 yards per game (24th) and 23.4 points per game (18th).
Weaver began his NFL career in Baltimore after being selected in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He spent the first four of his seven NFL seasons playing for the Ravens.
–Field Level Media
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