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MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: How are the Padres Both?!
The Padres are all in (again), it's reunion season in Seattle and Houston, the bullpens are bolstered in New York and one of Major League Baseball's top prospects has found a new home. While this trade deadline was not particularly fruitful for teams seeking difference-making starters or dynamic outfielders, a plethora of potentially season-altering bullpen moves turned what could have been a bit of a snoozer into an exhilarating final 48 hours. In the end, the Mariners got the top power bat in Eugenio Suárez; electric closers Mason Miller (Padres), Jhoan Duran (Twins), David Bednar (Yankees) and Ryan Helsley (Mets) all found new homes; and Carlos Correa returned to Houston, among a bevy of surprising moves. Here are the biggest winners and losers of the 2025 trade deadline. The big winner: Seattle Mariners No team upgraded their offense quite like the Mariners, who entered the deadline lacking pop at both corner infield spots and filled their needs with two of the best players on the market in Eugenio Suárez and Josh Naylor. This version of Suárez, an All-Star who ranks fifth in MLB in home runs, is a more impactful player than the one who occupied the hot corner in Seattle two years ago. Even if his power takes a hit at T-Mobile Park, he represents a significant upgrade at the spot; the Mariners had gotten just five home runs from their third basemen this year. Meanwhile, Naylor's ability to get on base and put the ball in play separates him from the rest of a lineup which all of a sudden looks like one of the more formidable groups in MLB. The Mariners trail the Astros by five games, but if the rotation can stay healthy, this Seattle team might be the most talented in the American League. Loser: Chicago Cubs This isn't an indictment on the moves that were made; it's a reaction to the moves that weren't. Willi Castro is an incredibly useful piece, and pitchers Mike Soroka, Taylor Rogers and Andrew Kittredge should be helpful additions for the staff. But this is a team that should be all in. They have the most dynamic offense in baseball in what might be the only year they have with Kyle Tucker. They needed another impact starter; they didn't get it. Loser: Milwaukee Brewers Anyone in the NL Central feel like separating themselves? No? All right, then. It's not necessarily that I was expecting the Brewers to splurge at the deadline — that's not really their way of operating — but they had a chance to add a difference-making slugger in the middle of their speedy, contact-first lineup, the type of player who could help them actually make some noise in October after a series of early exits. An impact bat such as Eugenio Suárez could have been perfect, and they have the plethora of arms that might have been intriguing for Arizona. But they passed, as expected, and I have to wonder if that will come back to bite them again. Winner: Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies' saves leader, Jordan Romano, has a 6.81 ERA. The player with the second-most saves on their team, Jose Alvarado, will not be available in the postseason after getting suspended. An impact closer was the most obvious need for a Philadelphia bullpen that ranks 24th in ERA. They found that in Jhoan Duran, one of the most impactful pieces to move at the deadline and one who will help the Phillies for years to come. He is a ninth-inning force, capable of missing bats, avoiding barrels and keeping the ball on the ground. The acquisition of Harrison Bader is a more underrated addition, one that should provide a significant boost to an outfield that ranks last in the National League in WAR. Winners: The New York teams (and their bullpens) The Yankees may not have ended up with the best player at the deadline, but they addressed a bevy of needs — the most glaring at third base — while significantly raising the ceiling of the pitching staff. Ryan McMahon, though a slightly below league-average bat over his career, is still an offensive upgrade and one of the better defensive third basemen in the sport. Austin Slater gives the team a platoon lefty masher. David Bednar, Camilo Doval and Jake Bird provide a remedy for a Yankees bullpen that has an ERA over 6.00 in July, and all of them are under contract beyond this year. Jose Caballero adds speed, defense and the ability to move around the diamond. They were unable to land an impact starter, but the moves help lift the spirits of a team trying to stay in contention while Aaron Judge is down. We'll see if it's enough to chase down the Blue Jays. The Mets rank second in MLB in ERA, but the bullpen is 7-8 with an ERA over 4.00 in July. One of the biggest issues has been the lack of a reliable left-hander in the group after injuries to A.J. Minter and Danny Young. They answered that quickly by adding Gregory Soto … and then did a whole lot more to transform their relief unit into one of the most formidable in the National League, picking up two-time All-Star Ryan Helsley, the Cardinals' flamethrowing closer, and Tyler Rogers, the submarining righty from the Giants who has a 1.80 ERA. That is quite the bridge to Edwin Diaz, who is an All-Star back in his usual elite form. Getting Cedric Mullins to upgrade another weakness in center field was another plus. Both the Mets and Phillies upgraded in the bullpen and the outfield, setting up what should be a fun fight to the finish. Losers: The Los Angeles teams (for different reasons) The Dodgers seemed to do well in the deals they made, but with all the elite closers available and the mess that has been their bullpen all year, it seemed likely that they might try to take a big swing. That did not happen. Brock Stewart — who has been basically unhittable against right-handers — is much better than people realize, and Alex Call will help their offense against left-handed pitching, but it was a quieter deadline than anticipated for a team that has been ravaged by injuries and has yet to perform to its capabilities. They're counting on a lot of players either returning to form or returning to health at a time when their primary division rivals are pushing their chips all in. At least they will be playing in October, though. That is unlikely to be the case for the Angels, who, in another year marred by mediocrity, have a 3.4% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs. Did they try to help their future by getting a haul back for Taylor Ward or Jo Adell? Did they try to recoup some value for rentals Tyler Anderson or Kenley Jansen? No, no. Instead, the fourth-place squad acquired pitchers Andrew Chafin and Luis Garcia and light-hitting infielder Oswald Peraza to go from fourth place in the AL West to … likely fourth place in the AL West. Winners: Teams in need of impact relief pitchers The Padres got Mason Miller. The Phillies got Jhoan Duran. The Mets got Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers. The Yankees got David Bednar and Camilo Doval. The Rays got Griffin Jax. We knew a lot of elite closers might have been available for the right price, but because almost all of them were under team control beyond this year, it was also possible that the cost would be too exorbitant for a ton of action. That was not the case. Now, we'll be seeing a lot more of the best arms on baseball's biggest stage. Losers: Teams in need of impact starting pitchers Where would the Marlins send Edward Cabrera and Sandy Alcantara? (Nowhere.) Could Zac Gallen or Mitch Keller be pitching postseason games somewhere else? (No.) Would the Twins be willing to part with Joe Ryan? (Nope.) What about the Nationals and MacKenzie Gore? (No to that, too.) Would the Padres have to part with Dylan Cease to get the starter they needed? (They would not.) Teams hoping for a new No. 1 or No. 2 starter in October were mostly out of luck, though Shane Bieber's move to Toronto is one to watch as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery and Merrill Kelly is a noteworthy add for the Rangers if their offense can get moving. Winner: The current Padres … And all of us who enjoy action this time of year. Thank the baseball gods for A.J. Preller. Who needs a farm system, anyway? Whether it's Juan Soto or Josh Hader or Tanner Scott or, now, Mason Miller, Preller is routinely willing to go where no other executive would, emptying the farm system in an effort to win immediately. The Padres had a clear need in left field, which was answered with the acquisition of Ramon Laureano. They had questions at first base and DH, which were answered by trading for Ryan O'Hearn. They had issues at catcher, and they added Freddy Fermin. Preller wanted more rotation depth, and he got J.P. Sears and Nestor Cortes. Most importantly, the Padres, who already possessed the best bullpen in MLB, wanted to add another impact arm and got the most electrifying young closer in the game in Miller. The cost was massive, but suddenly a flawed and shallow Padres roster looks capable of making an October run again, even if they can't catch the Dodgers in the division. Loser: The future Padres So, about that cost…the Padres depleted their farm system to make another run, including giving up their top prospect. Is it risky? Absolutely, especially if Leo De Vries becomes a superstar. Is it reckless? Depends who you ask, but as often as this happens, Preller still routinely finds a way to replenish the system in a way no one expects, putting the Padres in position year after year to then trade more prospects for impact big-leaguers. At some point, will the well run dry? That's a problem for another day. And if it helps deliver a championship to San Diego, no one will care. Winner: Athletics It's not often that one of the top prospects in baseball changes hands in July. For the A's to get that from the Padres in exchange for a reliever, even one as electric as Mason Miller, represents a win. They received an absolute haul headlined by De Vries, a dynamic 18-year-old shortstop, in addition to three San Diego pitching prospects. The future got brighter in Sacramento (or Las Vegas). Winner: Mason Miller/JP Sears When you go from a last-place team in a hitter-friendly environment at a minor-league ballpark to a team with championship aspirations in a pitcher-friendly venue at one of the best stadiums in Major League Baseball, everything should suddenly feel a bit brighter. Loser: Boston Red Sox On a similar note, this was an underwhelming deadline for a third-place Red Sox team that had started to find its form after a disappointing start. Boston could've used another impact starter to pair with Garrett Crochet. There was chatter of potentially moving some of their outfield surplus to make it happen. Instead, all they got was Dustin May, who was soon going to be forced out of the Dodgers' rotation, and a bullpen addition in Steven Matz. This was an opportunity squandered to go for more. Loser: Minnesota Twins fans It was just a couple weeks ago that the Twins were in second place in the division. On July 12, they were only a game under .500. Now, well … insert the "Will Smith looking around an empty room" GIF. That basically describes life now for Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton, two of the few mainstays remaining after Minnesota sent out Carlos Correa, Duran, Jax, Danny Coulombe, Chris Paddack, Brock Stewart, Louis Varland, Willi Castro, Harrison Bader and Ty France. I can't help but wonder how different this might be had Pablo Lopez stayed healthy or, more importantly, had the ownership situation been resolved. Winner: Carlos Correa In some ways, this will all feel very familiar for Correa, who returns to where it all began. In other ways, it will feel different. The roster has changed. His position will, too, as he gets set to play third base for the first time. But whether or not he's able to find his old form again in Houston, this has to be a huge boost for Correa, considering the direction that the Twins are going. Loser: Atlanta Braves Sure, Marcell Ozuna and Raisel Iglesias haven't had the type of year that would make them particularly attractive pieces to acquire. Still, it was surprising to see the Braves basically sit out this chance to add more to the farm from this abysmal season. Loser: Detroit Tigers Considering they've been one of the best teams in baseball all year, I expected them to more meaningfully address their deficiencies. Tigers relievers have an ERA over 5.00 in July and one of the worst strikeout rates in MLB this year. They could have used an elite piece at the back end. Instead, they opted to address their pitching issues with quantity — starters Charlie Morton and Chris Paddack, relievers Kyle Finnegan, Rafael Montero, Randy Dobnak and the injured Paul Sewald — over quality, favoring slight upgrades over major upside. They should still cruise to a division title, but this felt like an opportunity missed. Thank you for playing: Colorado Rockies Prospect Roc Riggio found an appropriate new home. Is the Rockies' farm system now fixed after sending Ryan McMahon and Jake Bird to the Yankees? No, it is not. But give them credit for acknowledging reality and finally participating this time of year. Everyone please clap. Rowan Kavner is an MLB writer for FOX Sports. He previously covered the L.A. Dodgers, LA Clippers and Dallas Cowboys. An LSU grad, Rowan was born in California, grew up in Texas, then moved back to the West Coast in 2014. Follow him on X at @RowanKavner . recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
North Wales Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
This 71-year-old is loving anti-ageing treatment that mimics a £221 spa facial
In the realm of anti-ageing treatments, there's a plethora of options and theories, making it challenging to discern what truly delivers results. While lasers are typically associated with hair removal, they can also rejuvenate skin by stimulating central cells, and now, there's an enticing offer on a celebrity-endorsed anti-ageing laser treatment. LYMA, adored by celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Naomie Harris, is currently offering a complimentary LYMA Supplement starter kit worth £199 with the purchase of either the LYMA Laser for £1,999 or LASER Pro for £4,995. This kit combines the brand's two key innovations: laser technology and next-generation supplementation, providing both surface-level skin support and cellular support from within. The LYMA Laser is a cold laser designed to rejuvenate your skin by activating a genetic switch within each cell. According to the brand, this process can improve wrinkles, reverse sagging, and fade pigmentation. With just three minutes of use per day, customers can see results in as little as 30 days - and it's reportedly painless to use, according to the Mirror. The LYMA Laser Pro takes things up a notch, purportedly tripling the power of the standard LYMA Laser with a larger lens and quicker results. It's also painless, portable, and suitable for all skin tones. It can be used over makeup, SPF, and on the go, as both devices are cordless. The complimentary LYMA Supplement gift comprises eleven components, including turmeric extract, prebiotic beta-glucans, plant-based vitamin D, stable vitamin K, ashwagandha extract, and additional ingredients, which are claimed to assist with sleep, stress, and skin concerns. Users need to consume four capsules daily with water. Shoppers can get a free gift when they purchase either the LYMA Laser or LASER Pro Shop the range This exclusive Gift With Purchase is said to bring together the brands two core innovations which are laser technology and next-gen supplementation that offers skin support on the surface and cellular support from within. The offer ends August 15th. Typically retailing at £199, it's currently offered at no cost when purchasing one of the accompanying laser devices. This promotion concludes on 15th August. For those seeking alternatives, additional choices are available, such as the STYLPRO Pure Red LED Light Therapy Facial Device (£99, Argos). This device penetrates deeply into the skin and is reported to encourage smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin. Another alternative is the Sensee Professional LED Light Therapy Face Mask (£139.99, Boots), which helps brighten, tighten, purify, clarify, and naturally reverse signs of ageing. The LYMA range has received favourable reviews on its website, nevertheless. One customer commented: "Expensive but I think it's making a difference and will hopefully cut the cost of going for facials." A separate reviewer noted: "I've been using the laser for - 6 weeks, once a day. While it is a hefty time commitment, I feel like I'm getting a $300 (£221) spa facial every day. It's fairly easy to work into my routine, simple and painless to use, doubles as a fancy gua sha tool and leaves my skin glowing." One satisfied customer shared their experience with a skincare product, noting improvements in their 71-year-old skin: "Though I haven't finished the full three months, I am seeing positive results on my 71-year-old skin: nice how smoother texture, lessening fine lines and maybe some reduction in my deep wrinkles," they said. They also mentioned not using it daily but managing 5-6 times a week, finding the treatment very relaxing and looking forward to upgrading to the Pro version for more consistent use, adding: "Have trouble using it every day, but usually do 5-6 times a week. I must say, I find some treatments very relaxing and something I look forward to doing. "Planning to splurge on the Pro version - cutting the treatment time will help me to be more consistent. Thanks for the great product and very responsive customer service." However, not all feedback was glowing, as one individual encountered an issue with a supplement: "I had only one negative experience, I received a package that had one of the capsules opened, and it stained everywhere it touched and bled through the container that I have from LYMA onto my white marble nightstand." Another person expressed enthusiasm for the product's availability, saying: "Love this so much. Been waiting forever for it to be allowed in the US."
Scoop
22-07-2025
- Science
- Scoop
Deep Dive Into The International Seabed Authority: Why It Matters Now
22 July 2025 At a time when the international community seeks to regulate the rich tapestry of the planet's ocean floors while countries and corporations speed towards deep-sea mining opportunities, here's what you need to know about ISA and why it matters now: What does it do? ISA manages the mineral resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction, which covers 54 per cent of the world's oceans, for 'the shared benefit of all humankind'. Created by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in 1994, ISA is aims to ensure that all economic activities in the deep seabed, including mining, are regulated and responsibly managed. Mandated to ensure the effective protection of the marine environment from harmful effects that may arise from deep-seabed-related activities, its work also contributes to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Why it matters now? As the world's only international body that focuses on the deep-sea area beyond national borders, ISA aims to address pressing concerns, from plastic waste littering oceans to the race to secure rare earth minerals to quench the world's insatiable thirst for lithium batteries and a range of tech items. What kind of rare earth minerals are on the ocean floor? Cobalt, copper, gold, lanthanum, neodymium, nickel, silver, yttrium and zinc to name a few. Right now, countries can pursue deep-sea mining within their own territorial waters or 'exclusive economic zones'. But, under international law, the deep seabed belongs to no single country or corporation, ISA Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho wrote in a recent op-ed. 'It is our common heritage,' she said. What's the draft mining code? Right now, nations are looking for ever more sources of rare earth minerals to meet demand for renewable energy technologies and such items as mobile phones and computers. The deep-sea contains a plethora of supplies. That's where the draft mining code comes in. During its 30th session, ISA members are working on a draft code that would protect the marine environment and build a foundation for ensuring that any activities in the deep-sea area are conducted responsibly and in line with environmental sustainability principles as well as benefitting all of humanity. Tackling the 'missing plastics paradox' Plastic pollution is another part of the problem. To address this and other pressing issues, ISA members adopted a global research agenda in July 2020, serving as an action plan for marine scientific research with six strategic priorities that include advancing knowledge of deep-sea ecosystems, promoting data sharing and providing insights into the scientific landscape of plastics in the deep-sea. This latter growing global challenge has potential consequences for the sustainable use of oceans. In 2019, the plastics industry produced over 450 million tonnes of plastic, a figure expected to rise in the coming decades and is likely to increase pressure on marine environments and species. Yet, a portion of plastics entering the oceans remains unaccounted for, a phenomenon known as the 'missing plastics paradox'. Some researchers suggest that the deep sea may act as a sink for plastic debris, where their prolonged persistence could pose risks to these environments. The world's new deep-sea biobank ISA has also just begun filling its new biobank, launched in June on the margins of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The Deep-Sea Biobank Initiative (DBI) aims to enhance access to deep-sea biological samples and genetic data collected from the international seabed area. Designed to promote deep-sea research and inclusive scientific collaboration, particularly for developing States, the initiative will establish a global repository of biological samples and develop standard operating procedures to enhance data quality, sharing and use by stakeholders. 'The DBI is ISA's response to a growing need to advance research, share data, build capacity and facilitate access to deep-sea knowledge, particularly for developing States,' said the authority's chief Carvalho. 'We aim to create standardised and equitable pathways for scientific collaboration, empowering countries and institutions to explore, understand and protect the ocean's most remote ecosystems.' 'DeepData' diving The wealth of data and information ISA has collected has been critical to shaping environmental management plans. Every data byte collected through deep-sea exploration adds critical new information about life in the ocean and assists with decision making. In launching the DeepData database in 2019, ISA made publicly available for the first time the biggest and most complete global repository of environmental data and information on the deep-sea area. Exactly how much data has been collected? As of May 2023, DeepData contained over 10 terabytes, roughly equivalent to 6.9 million Instagram uploads. Widely used around the world, it had about 2.4 million hits from visitors in 2022 alone and more than 160 citations in scientific publications. Learn more about ISA here.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
BCCI breaks silence on injuries to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh ahead of India's must-win 4th Test against England
India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the remainder of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, and he will take no further part in the remaining two Tests against England. The Shubman Gill-led side is currently trailing 1-2 in the five-match series. However, a plethora of injuries have hampered the visitors' preparation for the upcoming Manchester Test, set to begin on Wednesday, July 23. India's injury crisis worsens ahead of the upcoming Manchester Test against England. (BCCI X/PTI) According to the official release issued by the BCCI, Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out because of a left knee injury and will now fly back home. Pacer Arshdeep Singh, who is yet to make his Test debut, has been ruled out of the upcoming fourth match against England in Manchester after sustaining an impact injury to his left thumb while bowling in the nets during a training session in Beckenham. 'The BCCI Medical Team is monitoring his progress,' the board said in an official release. Ahead of the upcoming fourth Test in Manchester, the Men's Selection Committee has added Anshul Kamboj to the squad. The pacer has already joined the team in the UK. India trailing in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy The Shubman Gill-led India faced a heartbreaking 22-run defeat in the Lord's Test, going 1-2 down in the five-match series. Ravindra Jadeja tried his level best to help India stage a fightback after being 112/8 in the chase of 193. However, in the end, it was not to be as Mohammed Siraj lost his wicket to Shoaib Bashir. Throughout the series, India has liked to play three all-rounders. In the Edgbaston and Lord's Test, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Kumar Reddy played in the same playing XI. However, with Reddy injured, India's balance is in limbo, and it needs to be seen what the management decides to do next. Kuldeep Yadav is also yet to get a game, and it remains to be seen whether the management shows enough faith in his abilities to give him some game time. Karun Nair has also failed to set the stage on fire, not capitalising on his opportunities. Sai Sudharsan can be tried out at No.3, considering he was dropped after just one game. Dhruv Jurel can also come into the side as a wicketkeeper if Rishabh Pant is not fit enough to don the gloves in the Manchester Test. India's updated squad for fourth Test: Shubman Gill (C), Rishabh Pant (VC & WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Kuldeep Yadav, Anshul Kamboj.
Syyaha
15-07-2025
- Business
- Syyaha
FHS World announces first confirmed speakers for Middle East's leading hospitality investment summit
Dubai, UAE. 15 July 2025. The first 50 of a plethora of hospitality and tourism industry leaders have been confirmed as speakers at the Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, 27-29 renowned experts and personalities across hospitality, tourism, media and education are speaking at the Middle East's leading investment summit, held under the overarching theme for 2025 of Where Vision Leads, Investment of the speakers can be found at with the list constantly updated as more sign up. Confirmed speakers include:• Abdullah Al Moosa, Founder & Chairman, A. A. Al Moosa Enterprises (ARENCO Group) – Winner of the 2025 FHS Lifetime Achievement Award• Stephen Sackur, Former Presenter, BBC HARDTalk• Thomas B. Meier, Chief Executive Officer, Jumeirah• Nick Candy, Chief Executive Officer, Candy Capital• Dr. Achim Schmitt, Dean, EHL Hospitality Business School• Professor Marc Lepere, Lead in ESG & Sustainability, Executive Education Department of Banking & Finance, King's Business School• Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Arada• Stefano Saporetti, Director of Brand Diversification, Aston Martin• Hans Meyer, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Zoku• Daniel Thorniley, Economist & President, DT-Global Business Consulting • Eleonora Srugo, Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker & Star of Netflix's Selling the City Jonathan Worsley, Chairman of The Bench, organiser of FHS World, said: 'FHS World may be three months away, but the planning and organisation, which started as soon as last year's event finished, is in full swing. Our first speakers are confirmed, and hundreds of attendees have already signed up for the region's leading hospitality investment summit.'FHS World gets bigger, bolder and better every year, and we are proud to announce our first 50 speakers and rapidly-evolving agenda at this early stage. We look forward to welcoming back some of our regular speaker participants alongside industry leaders who will be joining us for the first time, when the global hospitality and tourism investment fraternity gathers in Dubai in October.'With an expected attendance of more than 1,600 delegates, FHS World 2025 will feature its usual highly-anticipated, action-packed agenda addressing key industry opportunities, challenges and trends across three stages, with additional workshop rooms and breakout around the event theme, Where Vision Leads, Investment Follows, the FHS World programme covers everything from investment to innovation, sustainability to staffing and technology to tourism trends, with keynote speeches, panel discussion, presentations and round table debates on the agenda. Follow FHS World for updates and year, FHS World will zoom in on global hospitality investment with a focus on projects, financing models and hotel performance. In addition, the country pavilions are back again for 2025 with, amongst others, China, Italy, Maldives and the Philippines showcasing their hospitality and tourism investment offerings. Also back by popular demand is the Branded Residences Forum, which takes a deep dive into the rapidly growing branded residences sector, with input from a host of global experts in the field.
