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Photo Credit: HBO Max James Gunn’s Peacemaker concluded its second season with an unexpected twist that caught fans by surprise. Peacemaker Season 2 finale featured a subtle moment that sparked online buzz, as viewers noticed something unusual hidden in one of the closing scenes. James Gunn opens up on Peacemaker Season 2 cameo James Gunn confirmed that he appears in the background of the Peacemaker Season 2 finale boat scene. Fans spotted the DC Studios co-CEO during a concert sequence featuring Foxy Shazam, with Gunn standing beside crew members. The discovery went viral after a user on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted his appearance, posting screenshots that quickly gained over one million views. On Threads, Gunn reacted by saying, “Haha I swear I never knew I was so clearly in there. I’m standing next to Nelson and our PAs! One of the most joyous moments of my life.” He thanked viewers for watching the season and added, “Thank you all for joining me tonight and this whole season. It’s been an honor. Peace out!” During Peacemaker: The Official Podcast Gunn confirmed the cameo, noting that the scene included several crew members and the band Nelson. “I just said, ‘Come on guys, let’s all come out.’ The whole crew came out there, a lot of our PAs went out there. We were all just dancing around,” he said. He added that fans might “freeze frame and find us back there.” Season 2 also featured Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, marking his first on-screen appearance before Superman: Man of Tomorrow. In the HBO Max series, Luthor formed an uneasy alliance with Rick Flag Sr., which ultimately left John Cena’s Peacemaker trapped in the alternate dimension of Salvation, a prison for Earth’s metahumans. Peacemaker Season 2 is available to stream on HBO Max, with Gunn now preparing for Superman: Man of Tomorrow, set to expand the first chapter of the new DC Universe. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Peacemaker Season 2 Had a James Gunn Cameo You Probably Missed appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: HBO Max With James Gunn subverting fan expectations by excluding David Denman’s Captain Triumph in the Peacemaker Season 2 finale, the DC Studios co-CEO has explained his decision behind not making Chris Smith’s brother the primary villain of the sequel season. In a recent interview, the Guardians of the Galaxy director opened up about his stance regarding the character of Keith Smith, while also shedding light on his future in the DCU. James Gunn explains why Captain Triumph wasn’t Peacemaker Season 2’s villain While speaking with Deadline, Gunn noted that although the events of Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 7 have transformed Keith Smith, aka Captain Triumph, into a full-fledged villain, he has yet to sort out definitive plans for the titular anti-hero’s brother. “I think we’ve born a super villain, but I do think of the sort of…stories about Salvation, which is the thing that’s more planned out than the Keith of it all,” the acclaimed filmmaker noted. Despite not having charted out a fleshed-out storyline for Captain Triumph yet, Gunn confirmed that the character does have a place in future DCU projects. “I have plans for Keith, I just haven’t figured out exactly how it’s all going to work out, so I have to make sure I can do it,” he said before adding, “It’s hard with the interdimensional hopping stuff to make these things come together in the way I’d like. I have what I would like to happen with Keith, but I’m not sure.” Played by David Denman, Captain Triumph made his Peacemaker debut in the very first episode of Season 2. After John Cena’s Chris Smith accidentally ventures into a Nazi-dominated Earth-X, he learns that his brother is actually alive in this dimension. However, he ends up killing his Earth-X counterpart, which ultimately puts him on Keith’s radar. In the penultimate episode of Season 2, Peacemaker and his gang engage in a fierce battle against Keith and end up severely injuring him. However, the vengeful villain somehow survives his wounds, potentially setting up a future showdown against his interdimensional brother. Originally reported by Apoorv Rastogi on SuperHeroHype. The post Why Peacemaker’s Brother Wasn’t Season 2’s Villain Revealed appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo by Manny Hernandez/Getty Images Dominic Zamprogna, who plays Dante, shared his thoughts on receiving a Daytime Emmy nomination. He revealed how he found out about his nomination and what material he chose for his submission. While he’s happy that several of his co-stars have also been nominated, there’s one particular actor he believes deserves an Emmy nod. Dominic Zamprogna says Steve Burton should have received Emmy nomination for General Hospital Dominic Zamprogna recently shared that he wanted even Steve Burton to receive the Emmy nod for his amazing work. In conversation with Soap Opera Digest, he said, “I’m super-happy for Nancy [Lee Grahn, Alexis] and Kate [Mansi, Kristina] and Laura [Wright, Carly] and stuff, but honestly, I think Steve Burton [Jason] should have been nominated. I thought he did great work.” Alluding to one of the scenes from Burton’s acting on GH, he added, “The stuff he did by Sam’s bedside was pretty phenomenal, and his eulogy was great, so I was surprised Steve didn’t get a nod.” Previously, Zamprogna had been nominated for the Emmys three times in the Supporting Actor category and once in the Lead Actor category for General Hospital. Now, he’s nominated in the Lead Actor category again for 2025, and he recently reflected on how he feels about the nod. He said, “I kind of set it as a personal goal to be in the ring again and here I am!” He recalled that he received the news while he was headed home after picking up his sister from the airport. At the time, he received a lot of texts about his Emmy nomination. “I was pleasantly surprised. I thought I had a decent shot based on the material, but everyone always thinks they’ve got a decent shot at being nominated. It felt really good! I was saying to someone else recently that there’s less shows [in daytime], but there isn’t less talent, so to make it felt really, really good,” he added. The post General Hospital’s Dante Actor on Which Costar Should’ve Received Daytime Emmy Nod appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Bennett Raglin | CBS via Getty Images The long-running CBS crime drama FBI has returned with a shocking start to its eighth season. The premiere episode delivers a major twist, confirming the death of a key team member and marking a dramatic turning point for the series as it enters a new chapter. Emily Alabi is leaving as Dani Rhodes dies in FBI Season 8 Emily Alabi’s departure from FBI comes with the shocking death of her character, Dani Rhodes, in the Season 8 premiere titled “Takeover.” The episode begins days after the Season 7 finale, with Maggie and OA stranded on Port Turner Island amid a violent civilian militia. As they race to rescue a kidnapped judge’s son, Scola and Dani rush in to provide backup but encounter an ambush while docking near the island. A bullet strikes Dani during the attack, and she initially believes her vest absorbed the impact. After the team regains control of the situation, Dani suddenly collapses from a hidden abdominal wound. Scola discovers the injury moments too late as the scene ends with her body being covered on a stretcher. Her death occurs just as Isobel Castille, previously in critical condition, regains consciousness in the hospital. The episode closes with Jubal confirming Isobel’s recovery while the team mourns Dani’s loss. Alabi joined the FBI cast late in Season 7, where Dani quickly formed a strong partnership with Scola, becoming his most compatible field partner since Tiffany’s exit. CBS chose to write the character out with a decisive, heroic death instead of an off-screen departure. Within the story, her sacrifice highlights the risks the team faces in the field and establishes a somber tone for the new season. After Alabi’s exit, FBI introduces Juliana Aidén Martinez as a new character who will partner with Scola moving forward. The network has not yet revealed details about her role, but she will succeed both Tiffany and Dani. The episode also confirms that the flagship series will anchor CBS’ Monday lineup. The network canceled FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted to make room for the upcoming spinoff CIA, set for a midseason release. The post FBI Season 8 Reveals Who Dies & Leaves TV Show appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: E4 A beloved British sitcom will make its long-awaited comeback after 15 years. The revival ushers in a new era for the hit comedy. It reunites the original creators and teases fresh adventures for its unforgettable characters. The Inbetweeners to return with its original characters The Inbetweeners creators Damon Beesley and Iain Morris have confirmed the comedy’s return after more than a decade. Fudge Park Productions partnered with Banijay UK to “pave the way for the return of the hit comedy.” In a joint statement, the two said, “Incredibly exciting to be plotting more adventures for our four favourite friends (ooh friends)” (via The Independent). According to Banijay UK, the new agreement unlocks rights “to bring The Inbetweeners back for new audiences across a range of platforms including film, TV, and stage.” Banijay UK CEO Patrick Holland said he was “delighted to pick up the conversation about the future of The Inbetweeners.” He added that the creators’ “infectious creative vision for the brand” will connect with both longtime and new fans. The original E4 sitcom aired between 2008 and 2010. It followed four friends: Will McKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), and Jay Cartwright (James Buckley). The show became a cultural phenomenon and won a BAFTA Audience Award. It also inspired two hit films, The Inbetweeners Movie (2011) and The Inbetweeners 2 (2014). Together, the films grossed over £100 million worldwide. Fudge Park’s managing director, Jonathan Blyth, said, “We are thrilled to announce this exciting partnership with Banijay who share our vision and ambition for one of the most iconic comedies in British history.” He added that “exciting conversations are afoot and more news to follow.” Joe Thomas recently confirmed that the cast is open to reuniting, though the format of the revival remains uncertain. He said the team has discussed “a stag do in Las Vegas” as a possible premise. The post Beloved British Sitcom To Return 15 Years After It Ended appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing Fans of Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man have been wondering for years if The Amazing Spider-Man 3 might finally happen. Now, the actor himself has finally given a definitive update about the movie. Andrew Garfield says The Amazing Spider-Man 3 is ‘not happening’ Sony’s The Amazing Spider-Man duology remains one of the most talked-about eras in Spider-Man’s cinematic history. Despite mixed reviews, Garfield’s emotional and human take on Peter Parker earned him a loyal fanbase. After his surprise appearance in Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, fans flooded social media with the #MakeTASM3 campaign, hoping Sony would finally complete the trilogy. However, in a new GQ video, Garfield directly addressed the long-standing rumors. When asked if The Amazing Spider-Man 3 was secretly in development, he answered, “It’s not happening and I don’t believe it ever will, but sweet of you to want it to happen.” The Amazing Spider-Man 3 was originally set for release in 2016, with director Marc Webb planning it as his final Spider-Man film. Sony even had The Amazing Spider-Man 4 slated for 2018, alongside spin-offs like Sinister Six. But plans collapsed after The Amazing Spider-Man 2 received mixed reviews, despite earning $716.9 million globally. Following the 2014 Sony hack and the studio’s subsequent deal with Marvel Studios, Garfield’s version of Spider-Man was shelved, paving the way for Tom Holland’s MCU debut in 2016. Since then, Garfield’s version of the character has lived on through fan nostalgia and renewed respect for his performance. His return in No Way Home allowed audiences to see his version of Peter find closure — a moment that many called redemption for both the character and the actor. Even though Garfield firmly denied The Amazing Spider-Man 3, fans remain skeptical. The actor infamously denied his involvement in No Way Home for months, only to later appear in the movie. So, with Marvel’s Secret Wars coming up and multiverse storylines expanding, fans believe there’s a chance Peter #3 might swing back into action. Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on SuperHeroHype. The post Andrew Garfield Gives The Amazing Spider-Man 3 Release Update appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Paramount Plus The NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 release date and time are right around the corner. The upcoming ninth episode of the series will be titled “Ride or Die.” This episode will see Tony and Ziva face all their fears as they get close to taking the enemy down. NCIS: Tony & Ziva stars Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo, who reprise their roles as the titular protagonists, Anthony DiNozzo and Ziva David, respectively. The show also stars Isla Gie, Amita Suman, and Maximilian Osinski, among others. Here are the release details of the upcoming episode of NCIS: Tony & Ziva. When is the NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 release date & time? The release date of NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 is Thursday, October 16, and its release time is 12:00 a.m. PT. Check out its release times in the U.S. below: TimezoneRelease DateRelease TimeEastern TimeOctober 16, 20253:00 a.m.Pacific TimeOctober 16, 202512:00 a.m. Find out how many episodes will be available to watch in NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 right here. Where to watch NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 You can watch NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 via Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus is one of the most widely used streaming platforms among fans who are looking to enjoy popular movies and shows. It is the home to acclaimed television series such as Mayor of Kingstown, Landman, Tulsa King, and more. What is NCIS: Tony & Ziva about? The official synopsis for NCIS: Tony & Ziva is as follows: “When his security company is attacked, Tony and Ziva must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them, and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after.” The post NCIS: Tony & Ziva Season 1 Episode 9 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: CBS Wondering about the spoilers for The Bold and the Beautiful on October 13? The latest episode opens with Bridget revealing that she has completed Luna’s paternity test, and the results are finally in. She gathers everyone in the room to share the outcome as Will anxiously pleads with her to confirm that he’s not the father. So, here are all the spoilers for the latest episode of The Bold and the Beautiful. Spoilers for what happens on The Bold and the Beautiful today on October 13, 2025 Bridget announces paternity results As everyone assembles in the room to hear the results, Bridget reveals that Will is the father of Luna’s unborn child. He remains in disbelief, calling the test wrong. Bill asks Bridget to rerun the test, but she refuses. Luna steps in to assert that a mother knows who the child’s father is. She expresses eagerness to start a family with Will, which disgusts Electra. Ridge wants a pregnant Luna to go to jail Brooke, Ridge, Finn, and Taylor discuss Luna’s paternity. Brooke wishes that Will didn’t have to spend the rest of his life with Luna. A furious Ridge reveals that he doesn’t care whose baby Luna is carrying; he just wants her behind bars. He wants to keep her away from Steffy and Electra and asks Finn what he thinks about sending Luna to prison. Finn reveals that currently, his priority is Steffy and the kids. Taylor wants to announce the results to Steffy Ridge leaves the room, and Taylor wants to tell Steffy the news that Luna won’t be bothering them much due to pregnancy. However, Finn reiterates that she’s still dangerous and mentally unstable. Ridge reappears and reveals that he wants to take care of something. Luna’s happy news frustrates those around Luna thanks Bridget for saving her life twice, but the latter leaves. She then asks everyone around to be happy about the news, but Katie and Will want her to shut down. After Electra is involved in a conversation, Luna confidently mentions that she and Will will be together. Bill apologizes to Will Bill is angry with Luna and feels sorry for not having protected his son from her. Katie tells Bill that no matter what happened, Luna has their grandchild. Luna feels happy and thanks her for accepting the scenario. But Katie clarifies that she will never accept her. After consistently talking about starting a family with Will, Luna asks Electra if she has something to say. At the very moment, Deputy Chief Baker comes to arrest Luna for kidnapping and attempted murder on the beach. She tries to fight off the cops. Electra reveals that she was the one who called the police. The post Bold & Beautiful Spoilers: Luna Goes to Prison in October 13 Recap appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix The final chapter of Stranger Things is set to return with a highly anticipated fifth season. The new installment of Netflix’s hit sci-fi series will continue the Hawkins saga with longer episodes, major story developments, and the conclusion of the Duffer Brothers’ acclaimed universe. Ross Duffer reveals official runtimes of first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 Ross Duffer, co-creator of Stranger Things, revealed the official runtimes for the first four episodes of the show’s fifth and final season. In an Instagram post shared on October 13, Duffer confirmed the following runtimes: Chapter One: “The Crawl” – 1 hour and 8 minutes Chapter Two: “The Vanishing of…” – 54 minutes Chapter Three: “The Turnbow Trap” – 1 hour and 6 minutes Chapter Four: “Sorcerer” – 1 hour and 23 minutes He captioned the video “ACTUAL runtimes,” addressing online speculation about the episode lengths. The post directly refutes viral claims and reports suggesting that every episode of Season 5 would exceed 90 minutes. Duffer’s clarification follows a Puck News report published early in October that stated episodes would “run from 90 minutes to two hours long.” Netflix plans to release Stranger Things Season 5 in three parts. Volume I, featuring four episodes, will premiere on November 26. Volume II, with three episodes, is scheduled for December 25. The final episode will stream on December 31. In August, Duffer also shared an update on the post-production process, writing, “Chapters One and Two: locked, mixed, scored, colored, DONE.” He added that “The Crawl” is “the most eventful first episode since Season 1” and described Episode 2 as having “by far the craziest cold open we’ve ever done.” The final season continues the story with returning cast members Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo. It also features Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, and Maya Hawke. “Sorcerer” will serve as the mid-season finale when Volume I debuts on Netflix on November 26, 2025. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post Stranger Things Season 5 Vol. 1 Episodes’ Official Runtime Revealed appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

Photo Credit: Netflix With KPop Demon Hunters dominating global charts and awards predictions, co-director Maggie Kang has addressed growing speculation about a live-action remake. Her recent comments have reignited conversations about the film’s creative future and what comes next for the animated K-pop trio, Huntr/x. The update also sheds light on why the directors believe the story works best in animation. Maggie Kang explains why a live-action remake of KPop Demon Hunters is unlikely Maggie Kang, the creator and co-director of KPop Demon Hunters, ruled out the possibility of a live-action remake during a BBC interview in Europe. She explained, “There’s so many elements of the tone and the comedy that are so suited for animation. It’s really hard to imagine these characters in a live action world. It would feel too grounded. So totally it wouldn’t work for me.” Co-director Chris Appelhans agreed, adding that animation allows them to push creative boundaries that live action cannot. “One of the great things about animation is that you make these composites of impossibly great attributes. Rumi can be this goofy comedian and then singing and doing a spinning back-kick a second later and then freefalling through the sky,” he said, adding, “The joy of animation is how far you can push and elevate what’s possible.” The pair’s comments come as KPop Demon Hunters continues its record-breaking run on Netflix, surpassing Squid Game with over 325 million views. The film, about the K-pop trio Huntr/x who battle demonic boy band Saja Boys, also topped global music charts. Its anthem “Golden” spent several weeks at number one, tying “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies as the longest-charting animated act in U.S. history. The success has sparked speculation about a sequel and potential Oscar nominations. Kang said she is “excited for the potential for more stories,” confirming that “there’s definitely more we can do with these characters in this world.” The film remains a frontrunner for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song, with “Golden” among Netflix’s official submissions. Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype. The post KPop Demon Hunters Creator on if Netflix Movie Will Get Live-Action Remake appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. View the full article

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The Red Sox are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Ben Rosenthal, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. It’s possible that’ll be the only change to Alex Cora’s staff. Rob Bradford of WEEI reported over the weekend that bench coach Ramón Vázquez, hitting coach Peter Fatse, pitching coach Andrew Bailey, bullpen coach Chris Holt, and base coaches José David Flores and Kyle Hudson would all be back. Cotillo reports that the same is true for assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, catching instructor Parker Guinn and game planning/run prevention coach Jason Varitek — assuming none of that group leave to pursue better opportunities with another club. Rosenthal joined the Sox over the 2021-22 offseason. A former minor league player, Rosenthal had coached in college and in the Astros’ farm system before joining Boston’s MLB staff. For his first three seasons, Rosenthal worked alongside Luis Ortiz as an assistant hitting coach under Fatse. The Red Sox parted ways with Ortiz and added Lawson onto the MLB staff last season. It stands to reason they’ll now look for a new assistant hitting coach to split duties with Lawson. View the full article

The Reinsdorf era may be drawing to a close. With clean books and many unsettled positions, do the White Sox have any bold offseason moves up their sleeve? Guaranteed Contracts Andrew Benintendi, LF: $31MM through 2027 Option Decisions Luis Robert Jr., CF: $20MM club option ($2MM buyout); deal includes $20MM club option for 2027 Martin Perez, SP: $10MM mutual option ($1.5MM buyout) Total 2026 commitments (if Robert's option is exercised): $38MM Total long-term commitments (if Robert's option is exercised): $52.5MM through 2027 Arbitration-Eligible Players (service time in parentheses; salary projections via Matt Swartz) Mike Tauchman (5.143): $3.4MM Steven Wilson (3.166): $1.5MM Derek Hill (3.040): $1MM Non-tender candidates: Wilson, Hill Free Agents Tyler Alexander, Michael A. Taylor (retired) In last year's Offseason Outlook, we briefly touched on the bigger-picture questions of who will own the White Sox long-term and where they will play in 2030. One of those questions has likely been answered. In June of this year, the team announced that "Jerry Reinsdorf and Justin Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement that establishes a framework for Ishbia to obtain a future controlling interest in the White Sox," adding that "Ishbia will make capital infusions into the White Sox as a limited partner in 2025 and 2026 that will be used to pay down existing debt and support ongoing team operations." That's the headline, but the details are crucial: "The agreement provides that, from 2029–33, Reinsdorf will have the option to sell the controlling interest to Ishbia. After the 2034 season, Ishbia will have the option to acquire the controlling interest. In the event of any such future transaction, all limited partners of the Sox would have the opportunity to sell to Ishbia at that time. In addition to Justin Ishbia, his brother Mat Ishbia, and father Jeff Ishbia will also be significant investors. There is no assurance that any such future transaction will occur, and in no event will such a transaction take place before 2029." If you've got 20 minutes to spare, check out this discussion between Alex Maragos of NBC 5 Chicago and Jon Greenberg of The Athletic, who has done a lot of reporting on this planned transfer of ownership. You'll hear the word "transformative" thrown around, but there's no reason to expect a significant player payroll increase in the near future. White Sox fans have a new sense of hope about the future of the franchise, but for the 2025-26 offseason, we don't expect much of an Ishbia effect. The 2025 White Sox were just normal bad, rather than historically bad. It was the team's third consecutive 100-loss season, with a 60-102 record. The White Sox ranked 14th in the AL with 3.99 runs scored per game. The starting rotation ranked 11th with a 4.39 ERA, while the bullpen checked in at 10th with a 4.16 mark. The defense seemed to be bottom-five in the league. Despite that, positives are emerging. The White Sox have established a Kyle Teel-Edgar Quero job-share at catcher. Teel came up in June and posted 1.9 fWAR in 78 games, including a 125 wRC+ at the plate that ranked sixth among all catchers. Shortstop Colson Montgomery came up in July and slugged at a level well beyond anything he'd done at Triple-A: a 129 wRC+ with 21 home runs in just 284 plate appearances. On the pitching side, GM Chris Getz snagged Shane Smith from the Brewers in the Rule 5 draft last winter, and he remarkably became the team's All-Star representative. The righty, 26 in April, faltered in the middle of the summer but posted a 3.09 ERA and 27.1 K% over his final ten starts. First base was a bit of a black eye. The White Sox justifiably gave up on former third overall pick Andrew Vaughn, optioning him to Triple-A in May and sending him to the Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale in mid-June. The Brewers brought Vaughn up a few weeks later and he put up a surprising and robust 142 wRC+ in 254 plate appearances, plus a couple of key home runs in the Division Series against the Cubs. The White Sox never really settled on a first baseman after moving on from Vaughn, with guys like Tim Elko, Ryan Noda, and trade deadline pickup Curtis Mead getting looks. The majority of starts went to Miguel Vargas, who also played a bunch of third base. Vargas flashed signs of life in May and August, but overall his 101 wRC+ doesn't really play for a starter at an infield corner. So what can be done? Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a Trade Rumors Front Office Subscription BENEFITS Access weekly subscriber-only articles by Tim Dierkes, Steve Adams, and Anthony Franco. Join exclusive weekly live chats with Anthony. Remove ads and support our writers. Access GM-caliber tools like our MLB Contract Tracker View the full article

The Brewers and Dodgers kick off the National League Championship Series in less than an hour. Each team made one change to the rosters from their respective Division Series. Milwaukee made a move in the bullpen, swapping out Nick Mears for Tobias Myers. General manager Matt Arnold told reporters the decision was mostly about adding length to the pitching staff (link via MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy). Mears has only once completed two innings in a game this season. All but five of his 63 appearances have been a single inning or less. Myers has been a starter for much of his career and was working a handful of 2-3 inning stints in long relief down the stretch. The Brewers will lean heavily on their relievers, especially in games not started by Freddy Peralta, and have Aaron Ashby kicking off a bullpen game tonight. Still, it comes as a moderate surprise that the hard-throwing Mears gets left off the roster entirely. Over the course of the season, only Trevor Megill entered the game in higher-leverage spots on average for skipper Pat Murphy. Mears was third on the team with 16 holds. He’d also pitched three times in the five-game Division Series win over the Cubs, tossing 1 2/3 scoreless frames while striking out three of seven batters faced. Mears missed a couple weeks in September with back tightness, but Arnold suggested the decision was less a health question and more about the need for multi-inning arms in a seven-game set. The Dodgers also made a change, adding a 12th pure pitcher after carrying 11 pitchers (not including Shohei Ohtani) and 15 position players for their series against the Phillies. Right-hander Ben Casparius draws in while the team subs out third catcher Dalton Rushing. That’s most notable as a positive sign for Will Smith. The Dodgers were apprehensive about having Smith catch early in the Philly series. The star backstop came off the bench as a pinch-hitter for the first two games as he plays through a finger fracture. Smith caught the last two games in full and apparently showed enough that the Dodgers no longer feel they need to keep Rushing active behind Smith and Ben Rortvedt. The 24-year-old Rushing struck out in a pinch-hit at-bat in his only appearance during the Division Series. Casparius adds a mop-up option to the bullpen after pitching to a 4.64 earned run average across 77 2/3 innings during the regular season. He pitched very well for the first two months but posted a 6.31 ERA in 27 appearances after June 1. The full rosters break down as follows: Brewers Catchers: William Contreras, Danny Jansen Infielders: Jake Bauers, Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Joey Ortiz, Brice Turang, Andrew Vaughn Outfielders: Jackson Chourio, Isaac Collins, Sal Frelick, Brandon Lockridge, Blake Perkins, Christian Yelich Right-Handers: Grant Anderson, Trevor Megill, Jacob Misiorowski, Tobias Myers, Chad Patrick, Freddy Peralta (Game 2 starter), Quinn Priester, Abner Uribe Left-Handers: Aaron Ashby (Game 1 opener), Robert Gasser, Jared Koenig, José Quintana Dodgers Catchers: Ben Rortvedt, Will Smith Infielders: Mookie Betts, Tommy Edman, Freddie Freeman, Hyeseong Kim, Max Muncy, Miguel Rojas Outfielders: Alex Call, Justin Dean, Kiké Hernández, Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages Two-Way Player: Shohei Ohtani Right-Handers: Ben Casparius, Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Emmet Sheehan, Blake Treinen, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Game 2 starter) Left-Handers: Anthony Banda, Jack Dreyer, Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell (Game 1 starter), Alex Vesia, Justin Wrobleski View the full article

The White Sox announced they have outrighted outfielders Dominic Fletcher and Corey Julks, along with pitchers Elvis Peguero and Owen White, to Triple-A Charlotte. Chicago also lost Will Robertson via waivers to Pittsburgh, which brings their 40-man roster down to 35 players. Fletcher logged the most big-league time of the foursome this season. The 28-year-old appeared in a dozen games with the White Sox after getting called up in early September. He slashed .219/.265/.469 over 34 plate appearances. Fletcher only notched seven hits, but he made them count, swatting five doubles and a home run. Power hadn’t been part of Fletcher’s game heading into this season, but he launched a career-high 17 home runs in 105 games with Triple-A Charlotte before getting called up. Chicago acquired Fletcher in early 2024 in a trade that sent Cristian Mena to Arizona. He was coming off a strong 2023 that saw him post an .899 OPS at Triple-A Reno and then slash .301/.350/.441 over 28 games with the Diamondbacks. Fletcher failed to replicate those results in Chicago, stumbling to a .206 batting average in 72 games with the White Sox last season. The team made a point to give Fletcher and other young players more opportunities to close 2024, but it didn’t translate into a big-league role for Fletcher this past season. Julks has the most MLB experience of the group, though the majority of his work came in 2023 with Houston. He came over in a trade midway through 2024 after the Astros designated him for assignment. Julks held down a part-time role for the White Sox after the deal, appearing in 66 games, including 45 starts. Julks got on base at a meager .275 clip while striking out at an elevated 26.5% rate. While he hardly got a look with Chicago in 2025, Julks did hit 15 home runs with 18 steals at Triple-A. It’s that type of power and speed that has intrigued multiple organizations. A massive 2022 put Julks on the radar in Houston. He smashed 31 home runs and stole 22 bases in 130 games at Triple-A Sugar Land. The performance led Julks to break camp with the Astros in 2023. He earned regular opportunities through July, but a 79 wRC+ landed him back at Sugar Land. He’s failed to gain significant traction since then. Julks appeared in just six games with the White Sox this past year. He’s now entering his age-30 season. Chicago claimed Peguero off waivers from the Brewers in August. He’s pitched in parts of five MLB seasons. Peguero debuted with the Angels in 2021. He’s recorded a 4.26 ERA across 141 2/3 innings at the MLB level. All but one of his appearances have come as a reliever. Peguero scuffled to a 4.91 ERA over six outings with Milwaukee this season before getting designated for assignment. He joined the White Sox for a pair of appearances, allowing three earned runs over two innings. Peguero’s debut with Chicago marked his first career MLB start. He opened against Detroit ahead of bulk reliever Tyler Alexander, allowing a run over 1 2/3 innings. White was also a waiver claim. The White Sox scooped him up in February after the Yankees designated him for assignment. It was the final stop on a whirlwind offseason for White, who was traded from Texas to Cincinnati, then designated for assignment and claimed by the Yankees, before finally arriving in Chicago in the span of six weeks. It’s been a while, but White had plenty of hype as a prospect. He was a second-round pick by the Rangers in 2018. Injuries set him back, but he was a consensus top 100 prospect heading into 2023. That season went poorly for White, both at the minor league level and in his first MLB stint. White posted a pedestrian 4.99 ERA upon reaching Triple-A. His prodigious strikeout numbers from the lower levels of the minors completely dissipated. He was rocked in four innings with the Rangers, allowing five earned runs over two appearances. White continued to scuffle at Triple-A in 2024, posting a 5.64 ERA. He was crushed for eight earned runs over three MLB outings. White made it up for seven innings with the White Sox this past season, allowing seven earned runs on 14 hits. View the full article

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