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Boston Globe
6 days ago
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- Boston Globe
After demotion to Triple A, Red Sox' Kristian Campbell need only look to three-time MVP Mike Trout for inspiration
A week ago, Advertisement 'In the moment, it (stinks),' Trout told the Globe this week. 'But you got to experience what it's like up here. You know what you need to do to maintain and stay up here. That's what I look back on for me. When I got sent down, I was upset, but I knew, OK, now when I get another chance, I know what to expect. I can slow the game down.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Slowing the game down is the same buzz phrase Campbell used recently. Too often, he said, the game felt fast. He felt harried, which is not conducive to success. After a hot several weeks upon making the Opening Day roster, Campbell endured a steep drop-off, winding up with a Related : Advertisement Trout hears often, he said, about the latest talented youngster to encounter a version of what he experienced. Sometimes, people within the Angels organization or from elsewhere in baseball seek out his advice, which he is happy to give. 'You don't really see often where you get a younger kid who comes up and just explodes right off the get-go,' Trout said. 'There's exceptions of a few superstars, but this game is going to have lots of ups and downs. You're going to fail the majority of the time. You just [have to] stay within yourself and stay positive. 'When young guys get up here, they try to do so much. Especially myself. I got out of my approach a lot. Didn't really trust what got me there. If I try to hit the ball so hard or hit the ball so far every time, I'm going to get myself out. I had to trust what got me there. It was a big learning experience for me.' Near the other end of the spectrum is Scott Kingery , who now is Trout's teammate but last decade was a Phillies phenom. Kingery was one of the top prospects in baseball before reaching the majors. He even received a six-year, $24 million contract just before his debut in 2018 — similar to Matt Klentak , then the Phillies' general manager, considered it 'the best success story we could have' and 'exactly what you want as an organization.' The Phillies perceived little risk, considering Kingery a can't-miss blue chipper. Advertisement Kristian Campbell and the Red Sox would be happy to see him return to the form that produced a .301 average and .902 OPS through April. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff With money, though, came a new burden. 'For me, personally, everyone thinks as soon as you get some guaranteed money, it takes the pressure off,' Kingery, standing a few lockers away from Trout's, said this week. 'But when you get that money so early — before you've really proven yourself in the big leagues — there's a want and need you feel to live up to that contract and prove that you deserve the money you got. 'That's always in the back of your head. I want to prove why to the fans, to the staff, the front office, everybody why I got the contract.' Kingery batted .226 as a rookie, became a super-utility type of player, and wound up back in the minors in 2021. He played in one major league game (in 2022) between then and last month, when he made it 'I always like to say that clearly they saw something that they loved, because they're not just going to hand out money if they don't like what he offers and what he brings to the table,' Kingery said. 'That's something I always try to remind myself of.' Kingery echoed Trout: With Campbell, anything is possible with all that upside. 'He's a great player, so sometimes you just need to get that confidence back and roll from there,' Kingery said. 'The tools are there. It's about finding your rhythm. Sometimes it can add some pressure, but he knows what he can do on the field, so he'll be all right.' Advertisement Cora's a league leader Alex Cora leads all managers with four ejections this season. Related : After his back-to-back feat Sunday and Monday, he said he did not hear from MLB about additional punishment. He did reach out to Michael Hill , the senior vice president of on-field operations, for an explanation on the play from the first ejection, but he decided against doing so again when more questions popped up the next day. Narváez in throws of excellence Carlos Narváez has thrown out 17 would-be base-stealers, most in the majors. The rookie catcher's 27 precent success rate is above the league average of 23 … The Sox will keep their rotation in order against the Blue Jays: Brayan Bello on Friday night in Lucas Giolito on Saturday, Walker Buehler on Sunday. Tim Healey can be reached at
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Time For Angels To Let Mike Trout Depart Anaheim?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Los Angeles Angels entered Tuesday only 2 1/2 games out of the final wild card spot in the American League, but they were also two games under .500 and have a run differential of -50. Trout has already spent time on the injured list this season, and since being activated, he has been able to suit up as the designated hitter but has yet to return to the field. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels scores a run in front of Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Angel Stadium of... ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 23: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels scores a run in front of Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California. More Photo byTrout is one of the best players in the game when healthy, but in recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for the future Hall of Famer to remain on the field for the duration of a 162-game season. Trout has five years remaining on the extension he signed with the Angels in 2019, and it may be time for the Angels to question if he will be worth the $37.1 million salary through his age-38 season. Trout is a once-in-a-lifetime player that the Angels franchise needed, but now his health concerns have diminished his play in the last few seasons. Trout holds a full no-trade clause in his contract and will not be going anywhere unless he allows the deal to pass. While the Angels manager, Ron Washington, has been sidelined due to health issues, the Angels are in sink or swim mode heading to the trade deadline. If the Angels struggle to keep their heads above water in the American League Wild Card race, then the Angels would have to consider allowing Trout to help facilitate a trade out of Los Angeles. Teams that are in search of offensive firepower in their lineup should be calling the Angels up if there is even the slightest chance that they would move their franchise's greatest player. More MLB: Nationals Executive Responds To Manager Dave Martinez's Comments
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Satellite Images Reveal Scale of Wildfires Scorching New Mexico
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. NASA satellite imagery has revealed the dramatic scale of the wildfires scorching parts of southwestern New Mexico, as two major fires—the Buck and Trout—continue to threaten homes, infrastructure and air quality. Captured on June 14 by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) aboard Landsat 8, the satellite images offer a stark visual contrast between scorched earth and still-green terrain, showing the devastation caused by the fast-moving blazes. False-color imagery, which combines shortwave infrared, near infrared, and visible light, draws the viewers attention to the impacted areas. Actively burning areas appear bright orange in the images, while blackened ground from earlier fire activity darkens the landscape south of Lake Roberts in Grant County. Together, the Buck and Trout fires had charred more than 80,000 acres by June 18, less than a week after they started on June 11 and 12, respectively. Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey showing the impact of the New Mexico wildfires. Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey showing the impact of the New Mexico wildfires. NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison Windy, dry and tinder-laden conditions fueled their swift expansion in the area. By that date, the Trout Fire had advanced nearly to the edge of Lake Roberts and was threatening communities along Sapillo Creek. Residents from approximately 2,000 homes had been placed under evacuation orders, according to local news reports. In contrast, the Buck Fire showed slower movement and was 25 percent contained. New Mexico's Governor Responds A federal emergency declaration was issued by New Mexico's governor on June 17 in response to the Trout Fire's rapid advance. The designation enables state agencies to request assistance from federal and other resources. Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey showing the wildfire impact in New Mexico. Landsat data from the U.S. Geological Survey showing the wildfire impact in New Mexico. NASA Earth Observatory / Michala Garrison More than 875 firefighting personnel—including hotshot and hand crews, bulldozers, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft—were engaged in suppression efforts by June 18, according to InciWeb, the national incident information system. Despite the growing perimeter, no infrastructure damage had yet been reported. NASA's monitoring did not stop with images. Its air pollution tracking satellite, TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution), detected plumes of nitrogen dioxide and formaldehyde in the smoke on June 17. These pollutants, which can aggravate asthma and other respiratory conditions, were measured with TEMPO's sensors. The satellite, launched to provide hourly air quality readings over North America, measures pollution down to a resolution of just a few square miles. NASA continues to monitor the fires and air quality, providing data to support firefighters, emergency responders, and public health officials. Do you have a tip on a science story that Newsweek should be covering? Do you have a question about the wildfires? Let us know via science@
Newsweek
20-06-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Americans Told to Stay Indoors in Two States
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. Air quality alerts for parts of Nevada and New Mexico were issued by The National Weather Service (NWS) Friday. In southwest Elko County in Nevada and areas downstream of the Trout Fire in Grant County, New Mexico, the general public was advised to limit outdoor activity, and vulnerable groups were advised to remain indoors to avoid potential health impacts. Why It Matters Severe air pollution and wildfire smoke can represent public health threats, particularly for children, older adults, and people with respiratory or cardiovascular issues. Air pollution was linked to an estimated 63,600 deaths in the U.S. in 2021, according to Statista. What To Know In Nevada, an air quality alert was posted for southwest Elko County—including Elko, Ryndon, Jiggs, Lamoille, Lee, South Fork, and Spring Creek. The alert cited "elevated particulate matter levels" likely to reach red/unhealthy air quality categories. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), at this level, some members of the general public may experience health effects, while members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. In New Mexico, the NWS warned of "unhealthy to hazardous" air quality due to wildfire smoke from the Trout Fire affecting the Sapillo Creek and Mimbres Valley along Highway 35 and Highway 152, between Santa Clara and San Lorenzo within Grant County. The advisory urged "everyone" to avoid any outdoor exertion, with specific warnings for those with asthma or other respiratory conditions, who "should remain indoors," according to the alert. "People with heart disease, symptoms such as a fast pulse or heartbeat, shortness of breath, or unusual weakness may indicate a health problem," it added. "If you have any of these, call your health care provider." The Trout fire, burning north of Silver City, had consumed more than 44,000 acres at the time of writing. What People Are Saying Professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine Jonathan Grigg, with Queen Mary, University of London, previously told Newsweek: "There are vulnerable groups and classically they are children because they've got an extra issue to do with their lungs developing, whereas our lungs are not developing as adults. "Their trajectory can be deviated so they don't actually achieve their maximum lung function." There are also "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, Grigg said. Additionally, Grigg said conditions such as asthma are also exacerbated by exposure to air pollution. What Happens Next At the time of writing, the air quality alert for New Mexico was set to remain in effect through noon Friday. Meanwhile, the alert for Nevada was in effect until 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Newsweek
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Mike Trout to Red Sox? MLB Writer Floats 'Dream' Blockbuster Trade Idea
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Boston Red Sox traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants earlier this week. The move seemingly indicated the team's intention to sell at the trade deadline, but Craig Breslow said the team is not giving up on the season, during a press conference posted on the team's YouTube channel after the Devers trade. Trading Devers after the team had clawed itself back into the postseason picture was certainly a shock. However, the team managed to trade away the remainder of Devers' $313 million deal, saving more than $270 million over the next eight-plus years. The move gives the Red Sox some freedom to explore more expensive options at the trade deadline and free agency. Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer proposed a "dream" trade idea that would bring Mike Trout to the Red Sox from the Los Angeles Angels. DENVER, CO - JUNE 24: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels watches the flight of a third inning solo homerun in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 24,... DENVER, CO - JUNE 24: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels watches the flight of a third inning solo homerun in a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 24, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. More"They badly need right-handed thump, and Trout could provide it by slotting into Devers' old haunt at DH, with only occasional duty in Boston's youth-infused outfield," wrote Rymer. "Of course, Trout would have to have faith that the Red Sox can actually contend after mostly not doing so since 2018. But if his choice is between the Red Sox and the Angels, the former is by far the better bet to make sure he doesn't remain stuck on three career playoff games." Trout is a future Hall of Famer, three-time MVP Award winner, 11-time All-Star and nine-time Silver Slugger. However, he has not done much winning in his career. The Red Sox are still in position to make a postseason push, and adding one of the best players of all time would help the cause. Trout has five-plus years left on his 12-year, $426 million deal. The superstar has a full no-trade clause and has remained loyal to the Angels after years of the team failing to build a true contender. The Angels managed to squander multiple seasons with Shohei Ohtani and Trout on the team. Could he finally be open to a change of scenery? The Red Sox are a young team that could use Trout. Trout has dealt with injuries over the last few seasons and has already missed time this year. However, he is slashing .317/.408/.433 since his return from the injured list. More MLB: Former MLB Executive Encourages Mariners To Trade For Diamondbacks Slugger
