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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Phillies Linked to Nationals Kyle Finnegan By MLB Insider Jeff Passan
Phillies Linked to Nationals Kyle Finnegan By MLB Insider Jeff Passan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies have a desperate need for more bullpen help. With the departure of Jeff Hoffman and Carlos Esteves in the offseason and the 80-game suspension of Jose Alvarado, the need in the bullpen is apparent. Advertisement In an article by Jeff Passan of ESPN, he identified each team's trade fits and the best way to maneuver the trade deadline. For the Phillies, Passan also pointed towards the bullpen as the most significant issue that needs to be solved. "The Phillies' bullpen has been one of the worst in baseball," writes Passan. "Even if it was much better in May, their only reliever with a sub-3.00 ERA was Orion Kerkering. And with Jose Alvarado down for 80 games and out for the postseason following a PED suspension, the need for help is that much more grave." With a clear need, Passan has the Phillies linked to Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan as one of the best fits at the trade deadline. While Passan points to Pete Fairbanks as the best fit, Finnegan is an equally acquirable asset. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Finnegan, despite being from an in-division team, would be a reasonable option for the Phillies. He's under contract for just the 2025 season, and a $6 million contract would be a reasonably cheap deal to pick up. Advertisement He's been put in trade rumors for over a year now, and after re-signing with the Nationals, he's back in those conversations again. So far in 2025, Finnegan has a 2.61 ERA in 20.2 innings pitched. He also has 16 saves, 18 strikeouts, and eight walks. He's been a consistent reliever his entire career, sitting around the 3.50 ERA mark from 2020 to 2025. In 2024, Finnegan had 38 saves and a 3.68 ERA. He was named to the 2024 All-Star team, and while he went unsigned in the offseason, there were plenty of teams keeping tabs on the Nationals reliever. Now, back in trade talks, Finnegan would be an excellent fit for the Phillies. With a clear need for a right-handed reliever and bullpen help in general, Finnegan is an affordable option for the Phillies to acquire. Advertisement The Phillies need bullpen help, and Passan named Finnegan as one of the options for the Phillies to add at the trade deadline. With the priority of improving the bullpen, Finnegan would be a great addition to the Phillies' lackluster bullpen. Related: Phillies' Rob Thomson Takes Blame For Poor Managing Amid Brewers Sweep Related: Phillies' Trea Turner Expresses Confidence Amid Latest Defensive Blunder This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Man jailed for hospital bomb threat calls judge a ‘f**king scumbag' in outburst
On being led by away, he shouted at Judge Finnegan: 'Fifteen f****** months for that? You're a f****** scumbag, Judge. You're a dead man Judge A man in his 50s who was jailed for a total of 15 months for threatening to have Cavan General Hospital 'blown up' launched a blistering attack on a District Court judge as he was being led away from court, telling him: 'Fifteen f****** months for that? You're a f****** scumbag, judge. You're a dead man judge, you are a f****** dead man.' Ciaran Brady (52) Aghatoten, Tullyvin, Cavan aimed the sinister threat at Judge Raymond Finnegan moments after he sentenced him for an incident last October that resulted in patients having to be transferred to other hospitals and gardaí having to roll out additional patrols in and around the Lisdarn campus. Brady, who went into custody on May 1 this year, pleaded guilty to the episode alongside three other public order related offences that occurred within three days of one another towards the end of April. Brady, likewise tendered a guilty plea to making 'numerous calls' to gardaí on April 24 this year during which he vowed to smash the windows of Cootehill Garda Station unless officers came to arrest him. Ciaran Brady News in 90 Seconds - May 31st Sgt Damien Galligan, for the State, said when gardaí approached and spoke to the accused, he told them after caution: 'I was going to smash the place up, only for you to arrest me. You were lucky you got here in time.' That came four days after the Cavan man was arrested when he was found standing in the middle of a road at Tullvin Village in Cavan and acting in an 'aggressive manner' while 'shouting at passing vehicles'. In between both those incidents, Brady was arrested and charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour along Cootehill's Market Street. Sgt Galligan said when gardaí spoke to the accused at around 8:30am that morning, he suddenly became abusive to officers and shouted: 'F*** you, you c*** garda, go fuck yourselves. I will do something to get arrested, go f*** yourself.' The court was told as gardaí escorted Brady to a garda van, he threatened one of the arresting officers' wife and family. In outlining what Judge Finnegan ultimately described as 'far and away the most serious' offence, Sgt Galligan told of how a female volunteer from the Samaritans received a phone call on October 22, 2024 from an unidentified male, pledging that Cavan General Hospital would be 'blown up the following morning'. The court heard how gardaí, together with hospital management were forced to enact a string of contingency measures, among which included the transferral of a number of patients to other hospitals alongside extra patrols being rolled out by senior garda bosses. Sgt Galligan said in the aftermath of the incident, detectives quickly identified Brady as a potential suspect even though he was in custody at the time. Judge Finnegan was told staff in Castlerea confirmed Brady had access to a phone at the time of the call and that it came from Castlerea Garda Station. In defence, Damien Rudden said his client, in pleading guilty to all charges before the court, was someone who suffered from schizophrenia. He said Brady had tendered those pleas at the 'first available opportunity' and was back taking his medication since going into custody at the beginning of May. Judge Finnegan, in delivering sentence, branded the charges as 'serious', saying their continuity had caused 'huge disruption' to gardaí and other agencies. He subsequently sentenced Brady to three months for the threat to cause criminal damage to Cootehill Garda Station, backdating it to May 1. Further sentences of three months and nine months were issued for one of the public order charges and the hoax call respectively, both of which were directed to run consecutively. The remaining charges, Judge Finnegan announced, would be taken into direction, as he confirmed Brady's sentencing had resulted in a total of 15 months being handed down. That sparked a furious outburst from Brady as he unleashed a foul-mouthed attack in the direction of the bench. On being led by away by prison officers, he shouted at Judge Finnegan: 'Fifteen f****** months for that? You're a f****** scumbag, Judge. You're a dead man Judge, you are a f****** dead man.'
Newsweek
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Could Pursue All-Star Closer From Division Rival Ahead of Deadline
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 Philadelphia Phillies will be addressing the bullpen at the trade deadline. There aren't any doubts or questions about that especially after Jose Alvarado's suspension. However, the Phillies have plenty of options when it comes to who they acquire to fill that need. MLB insider Bob Nightengale wrote up Sunday night that there are several relievers labeled as "top targets" ahead of the trade deadline, but the best one for the Phillies may be Kyle Finnegan of the Washington Nationals. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 20: Kyle Finnegan #67 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on May 20, 2025 in Washington, has pitched in 19 games this season for the Nationals and is 15-18 on save opportunities this season. In his appearances, the right-handed closer has produced a 2.41 ERA for Washington as it continues to struggle in the National League East. The Nationals' struggles may be perfect for the Phillies to pounce on Finnegan and lure the All-Star closer away from a division rival. The 33-year-old closer has posted 81 saves in the last 2 1/2 seasons, so he's still pitching at a high level. If the Phillies trade for Finnegan, they'll be on the hook for the remainder of the $6 million he's owed this year. However, Finnegan is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. Spotrac also shows his market value for a new contract is a one-year deal worth $6.9 million, a figure the Phillies could easily pay him if they choose to keep him beyond the remainder of this season. Rob Thomson will be desperate for a new reliever in July, and Finnegan is a pitcher who should be on the Phillies' shortlist. They wouldn't have to give up much at all if they choose to trade for him. More MLB: Phillies Could Use $72 Million Failed Starter as Bullpen 'Lemonade'
Sunday World
24-05-2025
- Sunday World
Van stolen in burglary rammed gardaí during three-county chase
Anthony Dowling (50) appeared before Judge Catherine Ghent at Dublin District Court and was refused bail. A 50-year-old man who allegedly rammed a garda car with a stolen van during a traffic pursuit crossing from Dublin and into counties Meath and Kildare has been refused bail. Anthony Dowling of Fortlawn Drive, Clonsilla, Dublin charged with theft of a Ford Transit van, dangerous driving and criminal damage in the early hours of Friday. He appeared before Judge Catherine Ghent at Dublin District Court today. He replied "I didn't take" anything to motor theft related charge. Garda Richard Finnegan told the court that the van had been taken with a car after males broke into a woman's house on Thursday. Anthony Dowling. Photo: Facebook News in 90 Seconds - May 24th 2025 A contested bail hearing was told that patrolling gardai observed the van in the Clonee area at 4.45 am on Friday. Garda Finnegan claimed the man was caught red-handed. He alleged the van driver led gardai on a pursuit, and first went to Dunboyne where it came to a stop and "reversed" into a garda car. The gardai dropped "to prevent further ramming" and followed the van to Maynooth. The court heard that the was a second attempt to reverse at the garda car. The court heard the van was abandoned in Adamstown, west Dublin and the accused was allegedly found hiding in a building nearby with the vehicle keys beside him. Garda Finnegan alleged that during the pursuit the accused had been seen driving at one stage when he turned in front of gardai. Garda Finnegan agreed with defence solicitor John Quinn that his client had the presumption of innocence. The officer told the hearing that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions will be sought about further charges. The defence proposed that Mr Dowling could be released with strict conditions and he confirmed that he would obey them. Bail was denied and he was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday. Legal aid was granted.
The Journal
24-05-2025
- The Journal
Van stolen in burglary alleged to have rammed gardaí during three county chase
A 50-year-old man who allegedly rammed a garda car with a stolen van during a traffic pursuit crossing from Dublin and into counties Meath and Kildare has been refused bail. Anthony Dowling of Fortlawn Drive, Clonsilla, Dublin charged with theft of a Ford Transit van, dangerous driving and criminal damage in the early hours of Friday. He appeared before Judge Catherine Ghent at Dublin District Court today. He replied 'I didn't take' anything to motor theft related charge. Garda Richard Finnegan told the court that the van had been taken with a car after males broke into a woman's house on Thursday. Advertisement A contested bail hearing was told that patrolling gardaí observed the van in the Clonee area at 4.45 am on Friday. Garda Finnegan claimed the man was caught red-handed. He alleged the van driver led gardaí on a pursuit, and first went to Dunboyne where it came to a stop and 'reversed' into a garda car. The gardaí dropped 'to prevent further ramming' and followed the van to Maynooth. The court heard that the was a second attempt to reverse at the garda car. The court heard the van was abandoned in Adamstown, west Dublin and the accused was allegedly found hiding in a building nearby with the vehicle keys beside him. Garda Finnegan alleged that during the pursuit the accused had been seen driving at one stage when he turned in front of gardaí. Garda Finnegan agreed with defence solicitor John Quinn that his client had the presumption of innocence. The officer told the hearing that directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions will be sought about further charges. The defence proposed that Mr Dowling could be released with strict conditions and he confirmed that he would obey them. Bail was denied and he was remanded in custody to appear again on Thursday. Legal aid was granted.
