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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mariners Sign Career 66-Save Reliever Just Before Orioles Clash: Report
Mariners Sign Career 66-Save Reliever Just Before Orioles Clash: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As the Seattle Mariners' major league ball club got itself prepared for a Wednesday night matchup with the Baltimore Orioles, the front office was busy finalizing an interesting signing. Advertisement The back-end of the Mariners' bullpen has been lights out in 2025, with closer Andres Munoz and his 1.40 ERA leading the way. However, it never hurts to add organizational depth as you gear up for a playoff race, and the Mariners find themselves right in the thick of things on June 4, with a 32-27 record that gives them a razor-thin edge over the Houston Astros atop the AL West. Former Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard has reportedly signed a minor league contract with the Seattle J. Downing-Imagn Images According to Rob Bradford of WEEI in Boston, veteran relief pitcher Daniel Bard, who began his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox, "has signed a minor-league deal with [the] @Mariners." Bradford added that the contract "will begin with 10 days in Arizona before reporting to Tacoma. [And] has multiple opt-outs over [the] next couple of months." Advertisement Although Bard first made a name for himself with the Red Sox, he developed into a fairly reliable closer with the Colorado Rockies from 2020 through 2023. Bard's best season of his career by far came in 2022, when he actually placed 16th in the National League MVP voting. The unexpected renaissance season came at age 37, and Bard was absolutely lights out with a 1.79 ERA and 34 saves over 57 appearances. He has accumulated 66 total saves throughout his career, most of which came with the Rockies in 2021 and 2022. Now, in 2025, Bard is on the cusp of turning 40 years old on June 25. During his last season of MLB action, the right-handed reliever maintained a 4.56 ERA and struck out 47 batters over 49.1 innings pitched. Advertisement Related: Mariners Make Major Announcement on Franchise Legend Before Orioles Series Related: Mariners Rookie Infielder Makes Incredible First Impression This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBC
7 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Mistrial in Daniel Bard's fraud trial, new lawyer to be appointed
Social Sharing A mistrial was declared Tuesday in Daniel Bard's trial in Moncton provincial court on alleged financial crimes. Bard, 60, has been on trial on 19 charges of fraud, theft, money laundering and possession of property obtained by crime. A series of developments Tuesday saw Bard's lawyer withdraw from the case, a judge order the government fund a new lawyer, and Judge Anne Richard declare a mistrial. Essentially, this means the trial will start over again once Bard has a new lawyer. Bard had no comment as he left the courthouse. Crown prosecutors also declined to comment. Tim Dubé, a lawyer appointed by the judge to assist with the case, told reporters a mistrial was the appropriate outcome in the circumstances. "It's a disappointing outcome for sure, but it's the only potential and possible outcome that the judge could decide on," Dubé said. "Declaring a mistrial was the only remedy that was left." WATCH | New lawyer, trial dates needed for Daniel Bard: Mistrial in Moncton financial crimes trial 2 hours ago Duration 1:13 A mistrial was declared by a judge Tuesday in Daniel Bard's trial in Moncton on 19 charges that include fraud, theft and money laundering. The 60-year-old's lawyer withdrew from the case over health issues. That means he needs a new lawyer and a new trial will have to be scheduled Some of the allegations date to when Bard was a vice-president of investment attraction for 3+ Corp., which was a municipally funded economic development agency for the Moncton region. In 2019, CBC reported that Bard was accused by several business owners and individuals of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in administrative and brokerage fees while working for the agency but failing to deliver on promises and then vanishing. Bard was charged in 2022, and originally set to go on trial in late 2023, but the trial was rescheduled when he parted ways with his lawyer. Bard filed a Rowbotham application to have the government fund a lawyer for a person denied legal aid. That was approved, with James Matheson taking over as his lawyer. Bard's six-week trial by judge-alone started April 22 but faced delays over Matheson's health. Matheson told the court he has an eye issue that requires surgery, which was causing him to experience vertigo. Matheson's health led the judge to appoint Dubé as amicus curiae, a Latin phrase meaning friend of the court, to assist with cross-examination. The judge ordered Dubé to take a larger role in the trial, including being able to hold confidential discussions with Bard, as Matheson's health problems continued to affect the trial. When Matheson was ordered by a doctor to take a medical leave in mid-May, Dubé was expected to take over as the trial continued. However, Dubé also took a medical leave. Both lawyers were back in court Tuesday when the judge was expected to get an update on when the trial could resume. But Matheson told the judge he was not improving and would be placed off work for an extended period. He asked to be removed as Bard's lawyer, saying that delaying the case further would be unfair to Bard. "I'm truly and so sorry that this situation has developed the way it has," Matheson told the judge. Bard told the judge he agreed with Matheson's departure. Government to fund new lawyer The judge asked if Bard would seek a new lawyer through a Rowbotham application. Bard said he would. After a short break, Crown prosecutor Andrew Pollabauer said the province's attorney general would approve the request. Dubé had filed an application asking the judge to stay the charges Bard faced, alleging his Charter right to a timely trial had been violated. That issue was expected to be discussed June 11. However, Dubé said they were withdrawing that application. Pollabauer said the Crown didn't believe it would be fair to continue the trial without Bard represented by a lawyer, inviting the judge to declare a mistrial. "I grant that remedy as well," Richard said. Because Dubé's appointment was tied to Matheson, the judge ruled his role ended Tuesday with Matheson's withdrawal. The judge scheduled Bard to return to court June 17, when a new lawyer is expected to be named, and new trial dates may be set.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Both of Daniel Bard's lawyers now on medical leave, trial halted until June
Social Sharing The trial of a former Moncton executive accused of 19 financial crimes has been adjourned for more than two weeks, adding to a growing list of delays caused by Daniel Bard's own defence team. Friday's court proceedings in Moncton began with Judge Anne Richard finding out that defence lawyer Tim Dubé had informed the court around 10 p.m. Thursday that he had become ill and would not return to court until June. Dubé was recently assigned greater responsibility in the case after Bard's former lead defence lawyer James Matheson told the court last week that he received orders from a doctor to take a medical leave, also until June. Bard, who said he only found out about Dubé's sudden absence Friday morning, stood up in court when given the chance to speak. "I've been shaking since I heard," he said. Bard has been on trial since April 22 for charges including fraud, theft and money laundering, some of which relate to his time as vice-president of investment attraction with the Greater Moncton business development agency, 3+. Guillaume LeBlanc, who briefly acted as an agent for Dubé Friday morning, didn't give specifics about the reason for the leave but said Dubé could not be present "for medical reasons." He said the situation now makes it so that "Mr. Bard is not in a position to proceed." Richard previously ruled on a Crown motion that Dubé be present in court for any evidence to be heard for the remainder of the trial. Which means Dubé's absence leaves Bard without representation for now. "I wish to adjourn if possible, your honour," Bard said. "Until I find out what's going on." Richard adjourned the trial until June 3, a proceeding which she said will likely focus on managing the case "to see where things are at that time."
CBC
14-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Weeks-long delay in Bard trial denied, defence asks no questions to recalled witness
A judge on Wednesday rejected a request for a multi-week delay in Daniel Bard's trial on alleged financial crimes. Bard, 60, is on trial on 19 charges that include fraud, theft, possession of property obtained by crime and money laundering. Bard's six-week trial in Moncton provincial court started April 22 when he was represented by defence lawyer James Matheson. Matheson this week was told by a doctor to take a medical leave until early June, leaving Bard represented by Tim Dubé, who had a lesser role when the trial began. Dubé told Judge Anne Richard on Tuesday he'd be ready to continue Wednesday. But when the case resumed Wednesday morning, he asked for a delay of two to four weeks to review material related to the case. Crown prosecutors initially objected, but later said they'd consent if Bard waived his Charter right to be tried in a timely manner for the period between the start of the trial and its conclusion. Dubé previously filed a request for Bard's charges to be stayed, arguing that his right to a speedy trial has been violated. Dubé on Wednesday said Bard wouldn't waive that right and Richard said testimony would continue. The first witness was Saly Davis, a co-owner of a business Bard allegedly defrauded, who testified earlier in the trial. Davis was recalled after Matheson said he may not have been fully competent during her testimony and cross-examination. With Davis back in the witness box, the judge turned to Dubé and asked if he had questions for her. "No questions," Dubé replied. "She was brought back at defence request to have further cross-examination in light of the comments that defence counsel Matheson had given on May 1 related to his ability to understand what happened, or his health on April 30," the judge said. "So in light of that, you still don't wish to cross-examine or ask any questions of this witness?" Dubé said he wasn't ready to continue Wednesday. "You're not prepared?" Richard asked. "Since the time of this particular trial you've had no preparation for the witness even though we've discussed on a number of occasions that she was going to be re-testifying on cross-examination?" Dubé repeated he had yet to review the boxes of documents so he wasn't ready to ask questions. The judge dismissed Davis and the Crown called its next witness. Mario McGraw, an intelligence officer in Moncton with the Canada Border Services Agency, testified about a list of times Bard re-entered Canada between January 2016 and December 2020. The list included 30 entries — many of them through airports in Toronto and Montreal in 2017 and 2018. The trial has heard various references to Bard travelling overseas during the time he allegedly was defrauding or stealing from businesses. Witnesses have testified Bard claimed to be working with businesses in Spain or Italy. Dubé said he had no cross-examination questions for McGraw.
CBC
13-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Moncton man on trial for alleged financial crimes loses lawyer, case expected to continue
A man on trial in Moncton for alleged financial crimes lost his lawyer due to a medical issue, but the case is expected to continue with another defence lawyer. Daniel Bard, 60, is being tried in provincial court on 19 charges that include theft, fraud, money laundering and possession of property obtained by crime. The six-week trial began April 22 with Bard represented by defence lawyer James Matheson. Tim Dubé was appointed as amicus curiae, a Latin term meaning friend of the court, initially to assist with cross-examination. As the trial unfolded, Matheson's health led to several delays. Judge Anne Richard ordered Dubé to take a larger role in the trial, including being present for all testimony and to represent Bard if Matheson was unavailable. On Tuesday, Dubé told Richard that Matheson had been hospitalized and that a doctor had instructed him to take a sick leave until June 3, after the trial is scheduled to conclude. Dubé asked Richard to adjourn the trial Tuesday to give him time to prepare for witness testimony on Wednesday. The judge asked Dubé to see whether his other cases could be rescheduled so he could be present for Bard's trial to avoid further delays. The trial has heard testimony from 16 witnesses so far, with two expected to be recalled to allow Dubé to cross-examine them. Some of the allegations against Bard date to when he was vice-president of investment attraction at 3+ Corp., a municipally funded economic development agency in the Moncton region.
