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Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cubs Reportedly Have All-Star Reliever 'On Their Radar'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Chicago Cubs are going to do everything they can to reach the World Series for the first time since 2016. That is the mindset from the front office and that includes each and every possibility. According to recent reports, the Cubs have a former All-Star reliever "on their radar" and may be pursuing a trade. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 18: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 18, 2025 in Washington, to Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, the Cubs have Washington Nationals reliever and former All-Star Kyle Finnegan "on their radar" as a potential target to beef up the back end of their bullpen. Finnegan has served as the Nationals' closer over the last few seasons but his role with the Cubs would be a bit different. In the same article, Mooney and Sharma made it known that Chicago would be sticking with Daniel Palencia in the closer role. Finnegan is currently tied for ninth in the majors with 19 saves but is also tied for second with six blown saves. He has a 4.25 ERA with just 29 strikeouts in 37 appearances and 36 innings pitched. He has struggled mightily in July with a 14.40 ERA in just seven appearances and five innings pitched. His poor month has caused the skyrocketing of his ERA, and it may be driving his trade value well below where it should be. 'I'm not going to sit here and feel sorry for myself. I got to pitch better. I got to play better. It's a bump in the road, but I'm not going to let it define my season.' Kyle Finnegan postgame after surrendering 5 runs in the 9th inning leading to his 4th loss of the season — Tobi Altizer (@Tobi_Altizer) July 19, 2025 The struggles could be exactly what Finnegan called them -- a bump in the road -- or they could be an underlying theme. Finnegan's worst month last season was July. He had a 7.59 ERA and was ultimately not traded due to his value dipping below where the Nats thought it should be at. That could be happening again this season and it could make the Cubs shy away from pulling the trigger on a deal for the former All-Star. If he wants to be traded, Finnegan has about 10 days left to make a good impression and make himself appear as a good trade target for Chicago or anyone else. More MLB: Dodgers Star Gives 4-Word Response Regarding Recent Struggles
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Why Yankees, Dodgers Make Sense As Trade Fit For Nationals' Star Closer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. FanSided's Nick Villano recently predicted the Washington Nationals would trade their closer, Kyle Finnegan, ahead of the trade deadline. "We end this list with another relief pitcher on an awful team. It's a tale as old as time," Villano wrote. "Bad teams don't have much use for a closer when they can't get anything out of the starter. So, let's find a new home for Washington Nationals' closer Kyle Finnegan. Finnegan is ideally a setup man at his next stop because he doesn't necessarily have 'hit-and-miss' stuff, but he can get outs. "That's what matters. He already has 18 saves on the paltry Nationals this season. It's not exactly All-Star worthy like it was last season, but he's doing his job and could have a career-high in ERA. Finnegan is later in his career than some teams would like (33 years old), but he's a quality arm that deserves a chance to do something in the playoffs." WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park on July 03, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Nationals Park on July 03, 2025 in Washington, looking at potential suitors for Finnegan, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers stand out as obvious landing spots. The Dodgers have faced as many pitching injuries as any team in baseball. They need to add more talent to their bullpen, despite having multiple closer-level arms at the backend of it. Adding Finnegan would give the Dodgers another reliable arm to slot in at the back portion of games. The Yankees have a talented bullpen, but they can always add more. While relievers like Ryan Helsley and Jhoan Duran may be enticing, they're likely out of the Yankees' price range. Finnegan could likely be acquired for much less than the top reliever on the market. He'd fit the Yankees perfectly. Washington will likely get whatever it can out of him. A trade should be expected in the coming weeks. More MLB: Red Sox's $21 Million Pitcher Listed As Potential Trade Chip Ahead Of Deadline
Scoop
11-07-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Labour Inspectorate Says Exploiting Primary Industries Workers Harms Their Brand
Government officials are assuring that there are robust systems to prevent and expose breaches of worker protections in New Zealand, as widespread breaches are revealed in Australia. Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman inspectors found more than 80 percent of horticulture businesses in parts of Victoria were in breach of laws to protect workers, following a three-year investigation. In New Zealand, Inland Revenue has discovered $45 million in undeclared taxes in horticulture over the past 10 months, amid a Budget-boosted crackdown on business non-compliance. The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment's teams inspected, audited and investigated primary sector businesses, with powers to push for infringements or prosecutions for breaches. Its lead labour inspector of strategic alignment in managing primary industries Kevin Finnegan said while New Zealand shared similar problems, Australia had a much larger scale due to greater migration and the vast spread of horticulture. "Very, very confident it wouldn't be at 80 percent [in New Zealand]." Finnegan said the dairy and horticulture sectors were key areas, as well as forestry and viticulture, with migrant exploitation a main focus. "It differs from sector to sector and region to region as well." He said complaints of migrant exploitation were slowing, and generally, business compliance by primary industry employers had improved. "It's fair to say that those migrant exploitation complaints have slowed down and we run something very similar in the RSE space as well." He said officials were not afraid to use punitive powers for breaches, which usually had negative effects on the companies. MBIE was taking cases to the Employment Relations Authority from the dairy sector, and a handful of horticultural contractors in the coming months, he said. "But predominantly, those are bad actors who create an uneven playing field and just give themselves an advantage, which commercially they're not entitled to, and it's at the expense of people. "Now we have a much more integrated approach to dealing with the serious end of non-compliance. "In some sectors, you could almost call it organised crime." He said it kept close relationships with industry groups, and often carried out a multi-agency approach to complex investigations. "Over the years we've worked very closely with these industry bodies, whether it's HortNZ, Zespri, New Zealand Apples and Pears and they've put assurance schemes in. "Any bad apples, excuse the pun, will actually cause more harm to the brand, and these sectors do understand that." Industry group Horticulture New Zealand's chief executive Kate Scott said the sector was committed to protecting the rights and wellbeing of all workers. "Our growers operate in a complex and dynamic supply chain that includes a range of partners, including contractors and service providers," Scott said. "We work hard to ensure our growers are well-informed about their tax and employment obligations, and we continue to engage constructively with Inland Revenue and the Labour Inspectorate to lift understanding and support compliance across the sector." She said the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme was "highly regulated and well managed" to ensure compliance and strong protection for workers. "In addition, HortNZ has launched its own pilot project, Whānau Moana Nui-to see how we can recognise those employers who we know go above and beyond in their commitment to worker welfare. "The RSE scheme has supported New Zealand growers and Pacific Island communities for nearly two decades. Our growers are proud to be part of that legacy and contribute to New Zealand and the Pacific's shared prosperity." Finnegan also described the RSE scheme as "one of the most highly regulated" labour schemes in the world, that he too said was "well managed" due to layers of support for employees and employers. Anyone with concerns about non-compliance were being encouraged to report it to Immigration New Zealand.
RTÉ News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
FAI vice-president John Finnegan departs role
FAI vice president John Finnegan has resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing "personal and family reasons." The Cork man, who has served on the FAI Board since 2019 and as vice-president from 2023, will remain as chairperson of the Munster Senior League. His departure comes a week after the FAI received an anonymous email detailing a series of allegations against named individuals, amounting to a "a wider culture that remains toxic, unaccountable and in many cases unchanged despite past scandals". While Finnegan has not yet commented on his resignation, his solicitor Brendan O'Sullivan acknowledged that his client had been involved in a disciplinary process with a previous employer in 2013 concerning inappropriate messages he had sent some years earlier. No criminal proceedings arose from this and the messages at the centre of the dispute did not contain images or photographs. "He is resigning for personal and family matters. This regrettable incident happened 15 years ago," O'Sullivan told the Irish Independent. "It was handled at the time and the finding was that inappropriate language was used in messages. John would now like to put this matter behind him." Prior to his resignation, It had been expected that Finnegan would have been re-elected to another two-year term as vice-president at the upcoming AGM. In a statement, the FAI wrote: "The Football Association of Ireland confirms that John Finnegan has resigned from his position as Vice President of the Association with immediate effect, due to personal and family reasons. "The Board has accepted his resignation and thanks him for his service to the association over the past number of years."
Irish Examiner
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Examiner
Cork native John Finnegan quits as FAI Vice-President
The FAI will have a new Vice-President at their AGM in October after Cork native John Finnegan resigned with immediate effect. Citing personal and family matters for his departure, Finnegan is to remain as Chairman of Munster Senior League and a committee member of the Munster Football Association. His abrupt exit comes less than a week after the FAI received an anonymous email claiming a plethora of allegations against named individuals, amounting to a 'a wider culture that remains toxic, unaccountable and in many cases unchanged despite past scandals'. Mr Finnegan has yet to comment but his solicitor Brendan O'Sullivan acknowledged an historical matter arose during his employment outside of the FAI. Despite that complaint citing inappropriate photographic material, that wasn't the case. 'He is resigning for personal and family matters,' Mr O'Sullivan told the Irish Independent. 'This regrettable incident happened 15 years ago. "It was handled at the time and the finding was that inappropriate language was used in messages. John would now like to put this matter behind him.' Mr Finnegan was part of the new board elected in the aftermath of the 2019 financial and governance crisis. He was elevated to Vice-President in 2023 and was due to be re-elected for a second two-year term at the upcoming AGM until this crisis erupted. An FAI statement said: 'The Football Association of Ireland confirms that John Finnegan has resigned from his position as Vice President of the Association with immediate effect, due to personal and family reasons. 'The Board has accepted his resignation and thanks him for his service to the association over the past number of years.' More to follow…
