Yankees Have Two Options to Address Cam Schlittler Hitting the Wall
Yankees Have 2 Options to Address Cam Schlittler Hitting the Wall
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler gave up six runs in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Detroit TigersMichael Rosenstein|
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New York YankeesTrouble is brewing in the Bronx. That's because New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler, who looked like a Cy Young candidate for most of the season, turned in another clunker Tuesday night.
The 25-year-old gave up six runs in four innings as the Yankees lost their sixth straight game, falling to the Detroit Tigers, 9-3.
Perhaps most concerning was the ease with which the Tigers teed off on Schlittler, with Detroit clubbing four home runs. He had allowed just six home runs over his first 17 starts of the season. According to the Associated Press, Schlittler had never allowed more than two home runs in any of his previous 31 MLB starts and he became the first Yankees pitcher to give up four home runs to the Tigers since Chuck Cary did so in 1989.
So what in the world should the Yankees do about their suddenly struggling ace? General manager Brian Cashman has two options before the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Option No. 1: Trade for Tarik Skubal
While much of the attention Tuesday went to Schittler, the pitcher he opposed had himself a pretty decent game. Tigers ace Tarik Skubal gave up one earned run over six innings while striking out nine as he improved to 4-4 on the season with a 3.15 ERA.
It's no secret the Tigers are considering trading the left-hander before the trade deadline and the Yankees have been linked time and again to the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
Until now, it's been easy to dismiss those rumors since the Yankees' strength has been their starting rotation, with Schlittler, Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon leading the way. With Max Fried and Clarke Schmidt on the comeback trail, Cashman could address other areas of concern, namely catcher, shortstop and the bullpen.
But if Schlittler is hitting the wall, perhaps Cashman would be wise to take a run at Skubal. The Yankees likely would have to give up multiple top-100 prospects for the 29-year-old. And keep in mind Skubal will be a free agent after the season and could be nothing more than a short-term rental. But the southpaw appears fully recovered from elbow surgery and would give the Yankees an unrivaled rotation heading into the postseason.
Option No. 2: Limit Schlittler's innings, trade for bullpen help
In 2024, Schlittler threw a combined 120.2 innings down on the farm. In 2025, that number increased to 149.2 innings between the minors and majors.
This year, Schlittler has thrown 104 innings and ESPN projects the right-hander will top out at 198 innings. And that's before we get to the playoffs.
So maybe the Yankees need to limit Schlittler's innings for the rest of the season to ensure he's at the top of his game for the postseason.
The right-hander went 3-1 with a 1.48 ERA in May. But in June, he went 1-3 with a 3.38 ERA. Not terrible, but certainly trending in the wrong direction.
If the Yankees put Schlittler on a pitch count, Cashman would be wise to load up on relievers before the trade deadline so the bullpen doesn't get overtaxed. There are plenty of options on the trade market, and none will cost the club elite prospects, leaving the Yankees with plenty in the cupboard to upgrade the offense for the stretch run.
One thing is for certain: Cashman won't stand pat. We know he will be wheeling and dealing. And it sure will be interesting to see what develops over the next four weeks.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
