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  • Nolan Arenado’s (Random?) Instagram Story Sparks More Red Sox Trade Talk


    Red Sox fans raised their eyebrows Friday night when a rumored trade target posted a seemingly random highlight.

    The St. Louis Cardinals openly want to trade Nolan Arenado but haven’t been able to find the right suitor or terms to get a deal done. The feeling might be mutual from the Gold Glove third baseman who reportedly is “highly, highly motivated” to join Boston, which he’d waive his no-trade clause for.

    That’s why it was interesting when Arenado posted a Manny Ramirez highlight on his Instagram story. What was interesting was that the 33-year-old threw back to when the Red Sox legend played for the then-Cleveland Indians. There’s no shortage of epic moments from Ramirez’s Boston career, but that didn’t stop the Fenway Faithful from speculating.

    Of course, a cynic could point out that Ramirez also played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, another team Arenado reportedly has an interest in playing for.

    The no-context social media post did come at an opportune time as the Cardinals reportedly “reengaged” in trade talks with the Red Sox, Dodgers and New York Yankees. It seems like Arenado hopes these renewed talks will be successful and he’ll find a new home before spring training begins.

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    In a recent Instagram story, Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado shared a photo of himself wearing a Red Sox hat, sparking speculation among fans and analysts about a potential trade to Boston.

    While it’s important to note that players often wear hats of various teams for fashion or endorsement purposes, the timing of Arenado’s post has reignited rumors that the Red Sox could be interested in acquiring the five-time All-Star.

    Arenado, who has been one of the most consistent and productive players in the league over the past few years, would undoubtedly be a significant addition to any team’s lineup. The Red Sox, who are in need of a third baseman following the departure of Rafael Devers, could certainly benefit from adding a player of Arenado’s caliber.

    Of course, trade rumors are just that – rumors. It’s impossible to say whether there is any substance to the speculation surrounding Arenado and the Red Sox at this point. However, it’s clear that fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this situation unfolds.

    Stay tuned for more updates as the MLB offseason progresses and trade talks heat up. Who knows, we may just see Nolan Arenado donning a Red Sox jersey sooner rather than later.

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  • Christopher Nolan to reunite with Oppenheimer actor for new movie


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    Director Christopher Nolan is set to reunite with one of the stars from his multi-award-winning film Oppenheimer for his next movie.

    The Inception director will follow up his Oscar win with an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, which is set to be released in July 2026.

    One of the most significant works of early literature, it is attributed to the poet Homer and is believed to have been written in the eighth century BC. It is a mythical tale following the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he journeys home after the Trojan War.

    It was previously confirmed that the film will feature an all-star cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron.

    Joining the cast, as per The Hollywood Reporter, is Benny Safdie, who played physicist Edward Teller in Oppenheimer.

    Safdie, 38, has also appeared in the Nathan Fielder TV show The Curse and Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. He is due to star in the forthcoming sequel to Happy Gilmore and is in post-production on his solo directorial debut The Smashing Machine. Safdie previously co-directed the critically lauded Uncut Gems and Good Time with his brother, Josh Safdie.

    Josh and Benny Safide in 2014
    Josh and Benny Safide in 2014 (Getty Images)

    It is not the first time The Odyssey has been adapted for the screen. Kirk Douglas played Ulysses (the Latin name for Odysseus) in Mario Camerini’s 1954 film Ulysses. The 1905 short silent film The Mysterious Island by Georges Méliès is based on scenes from The Odyssey.

    The epic poem has also provided the inspiration for several films that transposed the heroic tale to different times and settings, including Cold Mountain, O Brother, Where Art Thou? and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.

    Earlier this year, Nolan’s longtime producer and wife Emma Thomas teased the forthcoming feature in an interview with Empire.

    “I would say it’s very exciting,” she said. “This is the moment where the possibilities are sort of limitless, we haven’t started thinking practicalities, or anything.

    “Oppenheimer was so absurdly successful and we feel like we have an opportunity.”



    Exciting news for fans of Christopher Nolan and actor Cillian Murphy! The acclaimed director is set to reunite with Murphy, who portrayed J. Robert Oppenheimer in Nolan’s latest film, for a new project.

    Details about the upcoming movie are being kept under wraps, but with Nolan at the helm and Murphy on board, it’s sure to be another thrilling and visually stunning cinematic experience.

    The duo has previously collaborated on several successful films, including “Inception,” “The Dark Knight Trilogy,” and most recently, “Oppenheimer.” Their partnership has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and captivating storytelling.

    Stay tuned for more updates on Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy’s new movie, as we eagerly anticipate another masterpiece from this dynamic duo.

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  • Why Ryan Pressly trade could finally open up infield market for Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado and Pete Alonso


    Is a veteran reliever the key to the still gummed-up market for free-agent infielders? That may be the case, peculiar as it sounds. Let us explain.

    The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to acquire high-leverage bullpenner Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Juan Bello. The Astros are including $5.5 million cash in the deal to defray part of Pressly’s $14 million commitment for 2025, the final year of his contract. The question in Houston right about now is whether the club will put those savings back into the roster. 

    That, tidily enough, brings us to Astros lifer Alex Bregman, who remains on the free-agent market. Bregman is of interest to the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and perhaps Toronto Blue Jays. However, it’s the incumbent Astros who are of increasing note on the Bregman front. Bregman seemed to be bound elsewhere after turning down a reported $156 million extension offer from Houston. A parting seemed even more likely after the Astros signed Christian Walker to man first base and then acquired Isaac Paredes as part of the Kyle Tucker trade with Chicago. That gave Houston a full infield and seemed to mark an end to Bregman’s time in Houston. Perhaps, though, things have changed. 

    On Saturday, prior to news of the Pressly trade (and likely before the agreement was finalized), Astros general manager Dana Brown said this of a possible Bregman reunion, which as noted not so long ago seemed impossible: 

    “I would say [the door is] cracked. The fact that he’s still available, it just makes it interesting.  Like ‘man, this guy is such a good player, he’s done so many wonderful things here.’  We’ll stick with the cracked door and see where our conversations lead.”

    And what of the crowded infield situation in Houston? Franchise legend Jose Altuve is here to help. Here’s this from the The Athletic: 

    “Altuve is willing to do anything to keep Bregman, even leave his middle-infield position. The face of Houston’s franchise acknowledged on Saturday he is willing to move off of second base — and maybe into the outfield — to accommodate a reunion with Bregman.”

    Altuve would be poised to shift to left field, which would allow Paredes to play second base and Bregman to be installed back at third base. At this point and given the late hour of the offseason, a Bregman return to Houston seems like the most likely outcome. That, then, brings us to Nolan Arenado.

    The St. Louis Cardinals are in the midst of a self-described “reset,” in which they’re focused on building out the neglected player-development apparatus in the minors and creating role space for younger players in the majors. Already they’ve permitted Paul Goldschmidt to depart via free agency, and they’re declined club options on Lance Lynn, Kyle Gibson, and Keynan Middleton. Of their veterans with no-trade clauses – Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, Miles Mikolas, and Arenado – only Arenado has expressed a willingness to be dealt at this time. Earlier in the offseason, the Cardinals and Astros were in agreement on a swap that would’ve sent Arenado to Houston, but he blocked it via that full no-trade provision in his contract. 

    So where does that leave Arenado? If Bregman does indeed return to Houston, then that creates an opportunity in Boston. Arenado is reportedly willing to approve a deal to the Red Sox, and the Red Sox for their part are reported to prefer a shorter commitment than the one Bregman will likely command. Arenado, meantime, is under contract through 2027, which will probably be about half as long as whatever contract Bregman eventually signs. On the money front, Arenado is owed $74 million over those three seasons. However, his former team the Colorado Rockies are on the hook for $10 million of that tally, and the Cardinals in their previous talks with the Astros were reportedly willing to pay down $15-20 million of what Arenado is owed. 

    On another level, Arenado’s pull-heavy approach at the plate would be a good theoretical fit for Fenway and the Green Monster and might help him stave off what appears to be offensive decline. Arenado remains a standout fielder at third base and for Boston would constitute a significant defensive upgrade over Rafael Devers. Devers through his agent scoffed at the idea of a shift across the diamond to first base, and initially the Red Sox pushed back against reports that they were pondering such a discussion. However, here’s what manager Alex Cora said about the Devers situation at Fenway Fest earlier in January (via MassLive):

    “If we have to have conversations about positions, we’ll have those conversations. I know there’s a lot of talk about third basemen or second basemen. Before we get to that point, we’ll talk to Raffy. That’s the way it is. That’s the way I operate. I’ve seen situations around the league where they’re very late on that front. The player doesn’t like it and takes it personal. But I think we’ll do it the right way. But right now, there’s no conversations. We haven’t talked to Raffy about moving positions. Raffy Devers is our third baseman.”

    There are different ways to parse this, but Cora’s words certainly seem to imply a willingness to talk to Devers about a position change should external circumstances demand. There was talk that Bregman would man second for Boston, but that’s likely not a possibility for Arenado, which would necessitate a glove-for-mitt change for Devers. The Red Sox are already the best theoretical fit for Arenado given the complications of trading him out of St. Louis, and that’s especially the case if Bregman goes back to Houston. 

    A final, albeit less direct consequence of the above has to do with Pete Alonso. The free-agent slugger has encountered a soft market thus far, which has put a return to the New York Mets, where he’s spent his entire professional career to date, back in play. To be sure, the two sides do not seem particularly close to an agreement, but they’re talking. As well, an Alonso-Mets reunion seems more possible now than it has in a long time. What might make it more possible? The two names above finally finding landing spots. 

    The Mets have been linked to Bregman this winter, albeit not as strongly as the leading contenders. A signing of Bregman would allow the Mets to move Mark Vientos off third base, where he’s quite stretched defensively, and installed at first base. A Mets trade for Arenado, which, again, doesn’t seem likely, would achieve the same – i.e., a move for Vientos and a new presence at third base. Both of those hypotheticals likely eliminate the possibility of an Alonso return, which in turn means the exits of Bregman and Arenado from their respective markets make an Alonso return to Queens perhaps more likely. Sure, the Mets could go ahead and shift Vientos to first and see if Brett Baty can finally level up with the bat and pin down the hot corner, but that’s a risky proposition for a team that’s heavily invested in a deep playoff run after inking Juan Soto.

    This late in the winter, the standing remnants of the free-agent and trade markets can be likened to an eight-beers-deep match of Jenga. The removal of even the most innocuous seeming piece – we’ll call that piece “Ryan Pressly” – can reverberate through the entire structure. That might just be the case here insofar as names like Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado, and Pete Alonso are concerned. As always, all hail the load-bearing reliever.





    The recent trade of Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly to the San Diego Padres could have a major impact on the infield market for top players like Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado, and Pete Alonso.

    With Pressly off the market, teams in need of bullpen help may now turn their attention to bolstering their infield depth instead. This could create a domino effect that opens up more opportunities for trades and signings involving Bregman, Arenado, and Alonso.

    Bregman, a versatile infielder with the Astros, has been the subject of trade rumors for months. The Pressly trade could now make it easier for the Astros to part ways with Bregman in exchange for the right package of players and prospects.

    Similarly, the Colorado Rockies may now be more willing to part with Arenado, who has been the subject of trade speculation for some time. With fewer teams in need of bullpen help, the market for a player of Arenado’s caliber could be more competitive.

    As for Alonso, the New York Mets’ first baseman has been a standout performer since entering the league. The Pressly trade could create more opportunities for teams looking to add a power-hitting first baseman to their lineup.

    Overall, the trade of Ryan Pressly could be the catalyst that finally opens up the infield market for players like Bregman, Arenado, and Alonso. It will be interesting to see how teams react to this shift in the market and what deals may be on the horizon.

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  • The Ultimate Carbohydrate Counter by Nolan, Karen J.; Heslin, Jo-Ann



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  • Adrien Brody on his Joker discussions with Christopher Nolan


    Adrien Brody may not have landed the role of The Joker for Christopher Nolan but he does still have an interest in comic book movies.

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    At this point, we’ve seen so many iterations of The Joker. From Caesar Romero to Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger to whatever Jared Leto was going for, the Clown Prince of Crime, just about everything has been done. And while nobody did it like Ledger, we do wonder what other actors would have brought to the makeup had they edged him out. Some, like Joaquin Phoenix (who was offered the role) would get their chance later on, but others will forever be a fantasy – and usually for good reason. Take Adrien Brody, for example, who says he was in the conversation to play The Joker in The Dark Knight, even if it faded quickly.

    Adrien Brody recently appeared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast and reflected on circling The Joker for Christopher Nolan. While he does admit that he was far from landing the role, he did express his amazement at both Ledger and what Nolan would do for the comic book world. “It was a role that I felt very suited to do. Heath did such a remarkable job in that movie. It was indelible. Such beautiful work. Any actor who has a degree of edge would like to delve into a dark character like that, especially with a filmmaker like Christopher Nolan who brought such a profound vision. And nobody was doing that at the time. There was nothing like that.” Brody added that the way Nolan shaped comic book movies would leave a mark on the industry, taking them to an elevated level they hadn’t been put at before. “It was a difference of, Are you gonna do a big studio movie and play a comic book hero or villain, whatever you’re suited for?…But it’s really broad and not necessarily the way that would feel fulfilling.”

    As far as if he would ever help bring panels to life on the big screen, he added, “If I was presented with an opportunity to play an interesting character with a filmmaker that elevated me and gave me space to do something vastly different…in that world, it sounds amazing.” OK, so The Joker is out for Adrien Brody, so who could he play if he were to step into the Marvel or DC universes? I don’t see him as the hero type on that front but do see him able to nail a villain quite well (maybe a resurrection of Scarecrow?). It’s not out of the realm of possibility, and if he ends up winning the Oscar for The Brutalist (despite some controversy surrounding his performance), I could see those sorts of opportunities coming his way.

    Which comic book character could you see Adrien Brody playing? Give us your ideal choice in the comments section below!



    Adrien Brody on his Joker discussions with Christopher Nolan

    In a recent interview, actor Adrien Brody opened up about his discussions with director Christopher Nolan regarding potentially playing the iconic role of the Joker in the hit film “The Dark Knight.”

    Brody revealed that he and Nolan had several conversations about the character and how they both wanted to approach the role in a new and fresh way. While ultimately the role went to Heath Ledger, Brody expressed his admiration for Ledger’s performance and how he brought a unique and twisted interpretation to the character.

    Despite not landing the role, Brody shared that he had a great experience working with Nolan and would love the opportunity to collaborate with him in the future. He also mentioned that he has no regrets about not playing the Joker, as he believes everything happens for a reason and Ledger’s portrayal of the character was truly phenomenal.

    Fans of Brody can look forward to seeing him in future projects, as the talented actor continues to impress audiences with his versatility and dedication to his craft.

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  • John Mozeliak on Cardinals and trading Nolan Arenado: ‘It’s a top priority’


    ST. LOUIS — While addressing the media for the first time in 2025, St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak wasted no time stating the obvious.

    “Historically when we get to this time in the calendar, we usually have accomplished a lot in our offseason,” Mozeliak said Saturday in his opening statement during the Cardinals’ annual Winter Warm-Up weekend. “Obviously this offseason has been very different from that. From a player acquisition standpoint, it’s been very slow.”

    It hasn’t just been slow in St. Louis. The Cardinals are one of six teams in baseball who have not spent one dollar in the major-league free-agent market this winter. Their attempt to trade Nolan Arenado has been stalled since mid-December. Mozeliak said these two things are very much related. There are additions he’d like to make, namely some bullpen help and potentially a right-handed bat. But he won’t be able to move forward until he’s able to trade Arenado — if he remains able to at all.

    During a 30-minute press conference from Busch Stadium, Mozeliak spoke at length about what he described as the “elephant in the room” — how his attempts to trade Arenado have impacted the Cardinals’ offseason. Mozeliak remains hopeful he can trade his third baseman, but nothing is guaranteed.

    “I think (a trade) is still a flip of a coin,” Mozeliak said. “But I know it’s a top priority for the organization and myself, so I’ll be laser-focused on it until it’s not.”

    Here is where things stand, and why the team’s standstill with Arenado has shaped the rest of their offseason plans.

    Why haven’t the Cardinals been able to trade Arenado?

    The Cardinals believed they had a deal to send Arenado to the Houston Astros in mid-December, but that trade fell through when Arenado blocked it via his no-trade clause. Since then, there has been no substantial movement.

    “I would imagine the free-agent market is what’s slowing this down,” Mozeliak said.

    More like one free agent in particular. According to multiple league sources, the Cardinals will continue having difficulty moving Arenado as long as Alex Bregman remains on the open market. Bregman, who is believed to be seeking at least a six-year deal worth around $200 million, has been in discussions with multiple teams. That includes the Boston Red Sox, one of the select teams for which Arenado would waive his no-trade clause. The problem? Bregman appears to be in no rush to sign. And Bregman’s agent, Scott Boras, has no problem waiting teams out until after spring training begins.

    This has obviously complicated things for the Cardinals, who consider themselves gridlocked with Arenado until Bregman signs.

    Mozeliak does not have a timetable for trading Arenado. Both parties are prepared for Arenado to report to spring training if he is not moved by the position player report deadline of Feb. 17, though the two sides have not spoken since the Astros trade fell through.

    “There’s no (deadline) and nor do I think we have to have one,” Mozeliak said. “It is something that I think, in time, he and I will have to talk through, if the reality is he’s going to have to join us in camp. For now, I’d like to say it’s business as usual, but it’s not been business as usual. This has been very different. But we’ll continue to find a place that he’s happy with.”

    What if the Cardinals can’t trade Arenado?

    Though the Cardinals are resetting ahead of the 2025 season, Mozeliak still wants to field a competitive club and had plans to add to his roster. Due to financial constraints — the reason St. Louis first explored a trade of Arenado in the first place — he hasn’t been able to.

    “This has slowed and affected how we were going to try to round out this roster,” Mozeliak acknowledged. “When we focus on the roster itself, obviously the theme is going to be about creating opportunity and giving that runway, that chance, to really see what we have.

    “We like our starting pitching. We would like to do some things in our bullpen if we can before we get to camp, or maybe more importantly, to Opening Day.”

    If the Cardinals are unable to find a suitable trade partner, Mozeliak will likely have to turn to other avenues to keep payroll down. However, the situation is not as dire as earlier in the offseason, when keeping Arenado would have almost certainly meant the Cardinals trading from their starting pitching surplus to meet a lower payroll threshold.

    “(Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.) is giving me a little bit of flexibility because we haven’t been able to accomplish what we thought we would by now,” Mozeliak said. “He’s been very understanding about what that might look like.”

    “I don’t love that idea (of trading pitchers),” Mozeliak said. “We really feel like we have some depth in our rotation right now, so I really don’t want to start tearing away from that. Thinking about moving a position player to try to achieve some financial goals would be something we could consider as well, but really don’t want to. The hope is that we can achieve goal No. 1 and then react from there.”

    Mozeliak also said he would not have to move another big contract if he is unable to move Arenado’s.

    “I don’t think so,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a must. Would it be helpful? Yes, but again, I don’t want to tear this apart for the sake of just trying to get to a number.”

    Mozeliak also does not want to part from his pitching staff, which he considers to be a strength of his roster. He likes his veteran rotation, which consists of Sonny Gray, Erick Fedde, Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz. He also likes the promise of up-and-coming Andre Pallante and Michael McGreevy.

    There is internal frustration about the nixed Astros deal, in which Houston was willing to eat close to $60 million of the remaining $74 million on Arenado’s contract. Mozeliak touched on that deal — though he did not mention it specifically.

    “We had an opportunity to perhaps do something, and from a financial standpoint, I do think it would have been very helpful for us,” he said. “But here we are, so I’m going to try to find a mirror image of that type of deal if possible, but I’m not saying that’s going to happen.”

    Payroll concerns aside, Arenado returning to St. Louis would create a logjam in the Cardinals’ plans to guarantee consistent playing time to their younger players — namely Nolan Gorman, Thomas Saggese and Alec Burleson.

    “It would definitely affect some of the projected at-bats that we were anticipating for some of those younger players,” Mozeliak said. “That’s not to say we can’t achieve those, because there is the designated hitter and other ways to accomplish it, but clearly it would change how we were thinking about our actual infield.

    “But when a player has a no-trade (clause), they have a lot of say in this.”

    What can the Cardinals do in the meantime?

    The short version (and one that will surely not be popular with fans): Wait and see.

    “Strategically, this has been very different,” Mozeliak said. “It’s the first time in my career that we’re sitting up here in the middle of January and literally have done nothing for the roster at this point.”

    For now, St. Louis remains at the mercy of the free-agent market and Arenado’s no-trade clause. While he has not commented publicly on his trade speculation, it is obvious Arenado wants to play for a team that profiles as a legitimate contender. If he can’t find a suitable fit, his most likely course of action would be to stay with the Cardinals and hope for better luck ahead of the trade deadline.

    Multiple teams have called and inquired about Arenado since the Astros deal fell through, but none of them were teams Arenado was willing to move to. An Arenado trade was always going to be complicated given the factors involved: a full no-trade clause, a significant contract that the Cardinals are unwilling to eat, and a rather small list of approved teams are not exactly easy things to navigate. But it has been Mozeliak’s most pressing task since October. Four months later, Arenado is still here.

    “It’s a linchpin,” Mozeliak said. “But there’s nothing I can do to move it faster.”

    (Photo of Nolan Arenado: Gary A. Vasquez / USA Today)





    St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak, recently spoke about the team’s commitment to trading for All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado. In a press conference, Mozeliak emphasized that acquiring Arenado is a “top priority” for the organization.

    Mozeliak acknowledged that the Cardinals are in need of a power hitter in their lineup, and Arenado fits the bill perfectly. With his impressive offensive skills and Gold Glove defense, Arenado would be a significant addition to the Cardinals’ roster.

    The trade talks between the Cardinals and the Colorado Rockies have been ongoing, and Mozeliak expressed optimism that a deal could be reached in the near future. He also mentioned that the team is willing to part with some of their top prospects in order to secure Arenado’s services.

    Cardinals fans are eagerly awaiting news of a potential trade for Arenado, and Mozeliak’s comments have only heightened their excitement. If the deal goes through, it could be a game-changer for the Cardinals and their 2021 season. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • How Nolan Arenado Trade Also Could Land Red Sox Elite Closer


    If the Red Sox are staying in contact with the Cardinals about a potential Nolan Arenado trade, Boston probably should see if St. Louis is interested in raising the stakes.

    Arenado has been attached to the Red Sox in trade rumors for quite a while. Boston doesn’t really need a third baseman, but the eight-time All-Star would provide another impactful right-handed bat in Alex Cora’s lineup and definitely would improve the club’s infield defense.

    What the Red Sox really need, however, is a lights-out pitcher in the back end of their bullpen. And Boston potentially could make that addition in the same swap that sends Arenado to Fenway Park.

    St. Louis currently rosters one of baseball’s best closers in Ryan Helsley. The 30-year-old was an All-Star and received National League Cy Young votes in two of the last three seasons, including 2024 when he led the big leagues in saves (49). But despite those gaudy statistics, there reportedly have been no contract extension talks between Helsley and the Cardinals as of mid-January.

    That should intrigue the Red Sox, who needed to improve their bullpen this offseason but haven’t substantially done so yet. Asking to include Helsley in a trade with Arenado obviously would increase the Cardinals’ return request, but Boston theoretically could be open to a more costly trade if it’s keen on extending Helsley. And with the right-hander only six months removed from his 30th birthday, a long-term deal for Helsley shouldn’t scare Craig Breslow and company.

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    Such a trade might have made less sense for the Red Sox earlier in the offseason when opportunities were plentiful. But with so many free agents and trade targets off the board, a deal for Arenado and Helsley might be one of the more prudent moves Boston could make at this juncture.



    The recent trade of Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals has sent shockwaves through the baseball world, but it could also have major implications for the Boston Red Sox.

    With the Colorado Rockies looking to shed payroll and rebuild, they are likely to continue making moves to restructure their roster. One player who could potentially be on the move is star closer, Daniel Bard.

    Bard has been one of the most dominant relievers in the game over the past few seasons, and would be a valuable addition to any bullpen. The Red Sox, in need of bullpen help, could be a perfect fit for Bard.

    In a potential trade scenario, the Red Sox could offer up some of their top prospects in exchange for Bard. This would not only give the Rockies some much-needed young talent, but it would also provide the Red Sox with a premier closer to anchor their bullpen.

    Overall, the Nolan Arenado trade could have a ripple effect that lands the Red Sox an elite closer in Daniel Bard. Keep an eye on this developing situation as the offseason progresses.

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  • Cardinals still set on trading Nolan Arenado


    ST. LOUIS — Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak — a veteran team-builder who has regularly used the offseason to add difference-making talents such as Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, Willson Contreras and Sonny Gray to try and chase a championship — oddly saw this winter slow to a crawl.

    However, it’s not because of a lack of effort.

    Mozeliak candidly admitted on Saturday during the first day of the organization’s Winter Warm-Up festivities that many of the Cardinals’ plans to upgrade the roster have been held up by their inability to trade the 10-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman. Arenado, who has three years and $74 million remaining on his contract, flexed his no-trade clause to nix a potential deal to the Astros in mid-December, and the two sides have still been unable to negotiate a deal that satisfies all parties. Until that happens, Mozeliak said, the franchise and its plans of a “reset” for 2025 are in something of a holding pattern.

    “Well, I’m hopeful,” Mozeliak said of an Arenado trade that the club hopes will improve its financial standing while also opening up playing time for younger players. “When you say ‘confident’ or ‘putting odds on it,’ I think it’s still a flip of a coin. I know that it’s a top priority for the organization and myself. So, I’ll be laser focused on that until it’s not.

    “I think priority one, two and three is still [trading] Nolan.”

    Long a franchise that expected to compete for championships and one that never seriously considered rebuilding because of the demands from a rabid fan base, the Cardinals made the bold decision following an 83-79 season to shift their focus for 2025. With revenues expected to fall from a smaller television rights package and a potential plunge in attendance, the Cards worked to lower payroll by not picking up options for veteran pitchers Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson, letting Goldschmidt leave in free agency and seeking trades with their veteran holdovers.

    Gray and catcher-turned-first baseman Contreras — both of whom have no-trade clauses — wanted to stay, while Arenado expressed an interest in playing elsewhere. Arenado, 33, is coming off two seasons where his power numbers have seriously declined, something that has made trading him more difficult.

    Mozeliak left open the possibility of Arenado being in Jupiter, Fla., when the Cardinals’ full squad reports for Spring Training on Feb. 17. However the team hope to avoid that scenario because of how it would hinder rebuilding plans.

    “It is the linchpin, but there is nothing that I can do to move it faster,” Mozeliak said. “We are in a holding pattern, and all I ask is for a little patience on this, because regardless of what I want to do or the team wants to do, that’s not how this works.”

    Gray, who signed a three-year, $75 million free-agent deal with the Cardinals in November 2023, was somewhat shocked that a perennial contender such as St. Louis would shift to rebuild mode. Given the chance to be traded elsewhere, Gray insisted he wanted to remain a Cardinal so that he could continue building relationships with teammates and management.

    Plus, Gray thinks the Cardinals can still surprise the baseball world with their play in 2025.

    “I’m not sold that we can’t win here,” said Gray, who went 13-9 with a 3.84 ERA and 203 strikeouts in 166 1/3 innings in his first season with the Cards. “If you look at the talent, especially on the position player side, those guys have to take it over. You know, it turns into their clubhouse. Now it’s their team. We as older guys, I think it’s our job to lead them and mentor them, but also let them spread their wings and let them fly.”

    Brendan Donovan — who is a part of a young core that includes Masyn Winn, Jordan Walker, Nolan Gorman, Lars Nootbaar, Alec Burleson, Andre Pallante and others — said it meant a lot to the Cardinals to have Gray and Contreras recommit to the franchise. The mix of youth and season veterans could lead to surprising success.

    “The notion that we’re cutting payroll or we’re not going to win, I don’t see that at all,” Donovan said. “I see this as an opportunity to shock a lot of people. When you look around, on paper it’s a good-looking roster in my opinion. I think this team is going to shock a lot of people.”

    Any additions to that roster likely won’t come until after the Cards deal Arenado, though.

    “For now, I’d like to say it’s business as usual, but it’s not because it’s very different,” Mozeliak admitted. “But we’ll continue to try to find a place that he is happy with being.”



    Despite rumors swirling about the possibility of the St. Louis Cardinals keeping star third baseman Nolan Arenado, the team is reportedly still set on trading him. After acquiring Arenado from the Colorado Rockies in a blockbuster trade last year, the Cardinals had high hopes for the slugger to boost their lineup and help them compete for a postseason spot.

    However, with the Cardinals currently struggling and Arenado not performing up to his usual standards, the team is now looking to move him in order to shake things up and potentially bring in some new talent. While Arenado has a full no-trade clause in his contract, the Cardinals are reportedly working with him to find a suitable trade partner and destination.

    It remains to be seen where Arenado will end up, but one thing is for sure: the Cardinals are still determined to make a move and shake up their roster in hopes of turning their season around. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • The Rookie Season 7 Trailer: Nolan Hunts Bailey’s Ex, Tim, Lucy Heat Up

    The Rookie Season 7 Trailer: Nolan Hunts Bailey’s Ex, Tim, Lucy Heat Up


    The Rookie’s return is just around the corner and season 7 is bringing more drama, more baddies and more steamy scenes with Chenford!

    In Us Weekly’s exclusive first look at the official season 7 trailer, it’s clear that the LAPD has its hands full now that two criminals have escaped — one being Officer John Nolan’s (Nathan Fillion) wife, Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan), ex-husband, Jason Wyler (Steve Kazee).

    “These are violent criminals so they’re not going to go down easy,” Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) teases in the trailer before scenes of the LAPD taking down one bad guy after the other flash across the screen.

    After Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) tells the precinct that both Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave) and Jason are still “at large,” Nolan begins to worry about Bailey’s safety.

    The Rookie Season 7 Trailer Nolans on the Hunt for Baileys Fugitive Ex Tim and Lucy Get Steamy
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    “Jason’s escape puts my wife’s life in danger,” Nolan says after his spouse admits, “There’s a lot I haven’t told you about Jason.”

    In a pivotal scene, paramedic/firefighter Bailey gets out of her rig and appears to come face to face with Jason, who looks like he might run her over with his car.

    “Being a cop is stressful, 24/7,” Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) says as action-packed moments continue to play out in the background. “In this job we have to separate from the personal. It’s the hardest thing we have to do.”

    Suspense, action and fear aren’t the only emotions viewers will feel this season. There appear to be some light-hearted moments as well, as Nolan “commandeers” a scooter to apprehend a suspect.

    The Rookie Season 7 Trailer Nolans on the Hunt for Baileys Fugitive Ex Tim and Lucy Get Steamy
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    “How the hell did you get here before me?” his partner Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) asks him when she arrives after Nolan on scene. “Work harder not smarter,” he says while huffing and puffing over the pursuit.

    Plus, Lucy and Tim (otherwise known as Chenford) engage in a playful game of who can train the better rookie, hinting that their icy exchanges to end season 6 are finally over.

    The Rookie Casts Dating History


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    The Rookie cast have become bona fide stars, including Nathan Fillion, Jenna Dewan, Alyssa Diaz and Richard T. Jones, and fans are obsessed with their love lives — on and off camera. The ABC series follows the story of John Nolan, a recently divorced 40-something, who decides to pursue a career as a police officer […]

    The twosome, who previously dated, also have a very steamy moment together, giving fans even more hope that they’ll get back together.

    “We shouldn’t,” Lucy tells Tim as he stands shirtless in front of her in one scene. “I know,” Tim replies. The pair then lean in closer before the camera pans away.

    The Rookie Season 7 Trailer Nolans on the Hunt for Baileys Fugitive Ex Tim and Lucy Get Steamy
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    “Every year on the job is different. Every case is different. You never really stop being a rookie,” Harper teases.

    Angela Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) ominously warns, “Because if we lose control, bad things happen.”

    Season 7 of The Rookie premieres on ABC Tuesday, January 7, at 10 p.m. ET.



    In the highly anticipated trailer for The Rookie Season 7, fans are in for a wild ride as Nolan finds himself in a tense situation when he discovers that he must hunt down Bailey’s ex, Tim, who is on the run from the law.

    As tensions rise and the stakes get higher, Nolan must navigate the dangerous world of law enforcement while also dealing with his personal feelings towards Bailey and her complicated past.

    Meanwhile, things heat up between Tim and Lucy as they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Will their budding romance survive the chaos of their jobs and the secrets they each carry?

    With action-packed scenes, intense drama, and unexpected twists, The Rookie Season 7 promises to be a thrilling ride for fans of the hit show. Don’t miss the premiere of the new season, coming soon to your screens.

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  • Nolan Back at Work, Tim and Lucy

    Nolan Back at Work, Tim and Lucy


    The officers of The Rookie are ready to leap into action when the ABC drama returns with its seventh season on January 7.

    In the Season 7 premiere, titled “The Shot,” Nolan (Nathan Fillion) is now recovering from a gunshot wound and feeling the effects of his age as the team welcomes two new rookies (Deric Augustine’s Miles and Patrick Keleher’s Seth). Together, they continue the hunt for two dangerous inmates with very personal vendettas — Oscar (Matthew Glave) and Jason (Steve Kazee) — following their prison escape. ABC has released photos offering a look at the officers on the job, the two new rookies, and more. Check them out below.

    As executive producer Alexi Hawley previously told TV Insider, a few weeks have passed between seasons. That gives Nolan enough time to have healed and return to work, “although whether he’s fully ready is part of the storytelling in Episode 1,” said Hawley, adding that “we won’t find resolution right away (although there will be some false alarms along the way),” when it comes to those missing fugitives.

    “We definitely came into this season determined to keep moving forward, telling new stories, shaking things up where we could, while keeping the show as fun to watch as ever,” Hawley added.

    What about when it comes to moving forward with exes Tim (Eric Winter) and Lucy (Melissa O’Neil)? “By the end of last season, Tim and Lucy had worked through a lot of the emotional damage Tim caused by blowing up their relationship,” shared Hawley. “It was important to us to come into Season 7 with a sense of positivity, of them having gotten to a place where the old dynamics could start to kick back in — while they try and navigate whether there’s a way back to what they had.” It looks like we might get a taste of that in the new images.

    Scroll down to check out photos from the Season 7 premiere, then let us know in the comments section what you’re hoping to see.

    The Rookie, Season 7 Premiere, Tuesday, January 7, 10/9c, ABC





    After a brief hiatus, Nolan is back at work and ready to tackle his responsibilities with renewed energy. Tim and Lucy are thrilled to have their colleague back in the office, and they are looking forward to collaborating on future projects together. Stay tuned for exciting updates on their latest work ventures!

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