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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make 'mechanical changes' at the plate
ARLINGTON, Texas — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying the club wants the 2023 ALCS MVP to make some mechanical changes. 'We need him to kind of commit to some of these changes that we think will get him back to the '23 version of himself and help him be the player that we know he can be,' Young said before Texas' series finale against St. Louis. García is hitting .155 in the last 20 games with 25 strikeouts. He is hitting .207 overall, with seven homers and a team-high 27 RBIs on a team that has struggled offensively. He ranked 14th in the majors with 122 home runs over the past four seasons. García, who has started 55 of Texas' 60 games in right field this season, missed only one other game before this weekend, with manager Bruce Bochy saying Friday that García was being given a mental break. 'It's about the mental reset and coming back with more energy,' García told reporters Saturday. 'I'm working on some stuff without the pressure of having to do something up there.' García, 32, is in the final year of a two-year contract. The anticipated return of Evan Carter to the active roster on Tuesday, joining Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty, further crowds the field of Rangers outfield regulars as García tries to return to the lineup. 'It's going to be performance-driven at this point,' Young said. Texas also made three roster moves before Sunday's game. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps fatigue) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to last Thursday, catcher Tucker Barnhart was designated for assignment and right-hander Codi Heuer was selected from Triple-A Round Rock.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
From chic to outcast: Europe's smoking heartlands finally catch up
Until recently, French efforts to combat tobacco were more symbolic than structural. Smoking rates have barely budged in years, with around 12 million adults lighting up daily. Disposable vapes – known locally as puffs – have surged in popularity among teenagers, driven by candy-coloured packaging and syrupy flavours. The government has promised a ban, but legislation is still in process. In Spain, where the left-wing coalition government announced its anti-smoking plan more than a year ago, progress has also moved at a stately pace. Health Minister Mónica García now says the legislation is ready, and the country is awaiting EU review before implementing the changes. The people seem ready, even if the politics aren't. France's new plan also includes tax hikes, with the price of a cigarette pack – already among the highest in Europe at €11 ($19.40) – rising to €12 in 2025 and €13 by 2027. Anti-smoking advocates say it doesn't go far enough. Public health experts argue however they should be talking about €16 a pack. Spain's upcoming law is more aggressive on location. It targets the ambiguous zones where smoke still lingers – outdoor terraces, public pools, even bus stops. Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes will be treated the same as traditional cigarettes under the new framework. The goal, García says, is to create a 'shared right to breathe clean air', especially for children, workers, and those unable to opt out of public exposure. Loading And while these efforts fall short of Australia's zero-tolerance approach – or the UK's move to phase out cigarette sales for future generations – they represent a real shift in tone. For the first time, health policy is beginning to override cultural exceptionalism. Still, the resistance runs deep. The tobacco lobby in France remains influential, and enforcement of smoking bans is often inconsistent. A law without teeth, critics warn, is just smoke and mirrors. 'There's no question that the tobacco lobby has more influence than it should,' Professor Loïc Josseran, president of the anti-smoking Alliance Contre le Tabac, told Le Monde. 'Until we deal with that, we'll keep falling short.' What's changing now is not just the law, but the mood. In both countries, smoking is increasingly seen as out of step with modern life – less stylish than selfish, less cultural than costly. It still kills more than 75,000 people annually in France alone. Loading So while the terrace culture lives on – between the clink of glasses and the scratch of a lighter – the sands are shifting. France's beaches will be smoke-free this summer. Spain's pool decks and stadiums won't be far behind.
The Age
2 days ago
- Health
- The Age
From chic to outcast: Europe's smoking heartlands finally catch up
Until recently, French efforts to combat tobacco were more symbolic than structural. Smoking rates have barely budged in years, with around 12 million adults lighting up daily. Disposable vapes – known locally as puffs – have surged in popularity among teenagers, driven by candy-coloured packaging and syrupy flavours. The government has promised a ban, but legislation is still in process. In Spain, where the left-wing coalition government announced its anti-smoking plan more than a year ago, progress has also moved at a stately pace. Health Minister Mónica García now says the legislation is ready, and the country is awaiting EU review before implementing the changes. The people seem ready, even if the politics aren't. France's new plan also includes tax hikes, with the price of a cigarette pack – already among the highest in Europe at €11 ($19.40) – rising to €12 in 2025 and €13 by 2027. Anti-smoking advocates say it doesn't go far enough. Public health experts argue however they should be talking about €16 a pack. Spain's upcoming law is more aggressive on location. It targets the ambiguous zones where smoke still lingers – outdoor terraces, public pools, even bus stops. Heated tobacco and e-cigarettes will be treated the same as traditional cigarettes under the new framework. The goal, García says, is to create a 'shared right to breathe clean air', especially for children, workers, and those unable to opt out of public exposure. Loading And while these efforts fall short of Australia's zero-tolerance approach – or the UK's move to phase out cigarette sales for future generations – they represent a real shift in tone. For the first time, health policy is beginning to override cultural exceptionalism. Still, the resistance runs deep. The tobacco lobby in France remains influential, and enforcement of smoking bans is often inconsistent. A law without teeth, critics warn, is just smoke and mirrors. 'There's no question that the tobacco lobby has more influence than it should,' Professor Loïc Josseran, president of the anti-smoking Alliance Contre le Tabac, told Le Monde. 'Until we deal with that, we'll keep falling short.' What's changing now is not just the law, but the mood. In both countries, smoking is increasingly seen as out of step with modern life – less stylish than selfish, less cultural than costly. It still kills more than 75,000 people annually in France alone. Loading So while the terrace culture lives on – between the clink of glasses and the scratch of a lighter – the sands are shifting. France's beaches will be smoke-free this summer. Spain's pool decks and stadiums won't be far behind.
San Francisco Chronicle
2 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make 'mechanical changes' at plate
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying the club wants the 2023 ALCS MVP to make some mechanical changes. 'We need him to kind of commit to some of these changes that we think will get him back to the '23 version of himself and help him be the player that we know he can be,' Young said before Texas' series finale against St. Louis. García is hitting .155 in the last 20 games with 25 strikeouts. He is hitting .207 overall, with seven homers and a team-high 27 RBIs on a team that has struggled offensively. He ranked 14th in the majors with 122 home runs over the past four seasons. García, who has started 55 of Texas' 60 games in right field this season, missed only one other game before this weekend, with manager Bruce Bochy saying Friday that García was being given a mental break. 'It's about the mental reset and coming back with more energy,' García told reporters Saturday. 'I'm working on some stuff without the pressure of having to do something up there.' García, 32, is in the final year of a two-year contract. The anticipated return of Evan Carter to the active roster on Tuesday, joining Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty, further crowds the field of Rangers outfield regulars as García tries to return to the lineup. 'It's going to be performance-driven at this point,' Young said. Texas also made three roster moves before Sunday's game. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps fatigue) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to last Thursday, catcher Tucker Barnhart was designated for assignment and right-hander Codi Heuer was selected from Triple-A Round Rock. ___
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make ‘mechanical changes' at plate
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying the club wants the 2023 ALCS MVP to make some mechanical changes. 'We need him to kind of commit to some of these changes that we think will get him back to the '23 version of himself and help him be the player that we know he can be,' Young said before Texas' series finale against St. Louis. García is hitting .155 in the last 20 games with 25 strikeouts. He is hitting .207 overall, with seven homers and a team-high 27 RBIs on a team that has struggled offensively. He ranked 14th in the majors with 122 home runs over the past four seasons. García, who has started 55 of Texas' 60 games in right field this season, missed only one other game before this weekend, with manager Bruce Bochy saying Friday that García was being given a mental break. 'It's about the mental reset and coming back with more energy,' García told reporters Saturday. 'I'm working on some stuff without the pressure of having to do something up there.' García, 32, is in the final year of a two-year contract. The anticipated return of Evan Carter to the active roster on Tuesday, joining Wyatt Langford, Alejandro Osuna and Sam Haggerty, further crowds the field of Rangers outfield regulars as García tries to return to the lineup. 'It's going to be performance-driven at this point,' Young said. Texas also made three roster moves before Sunday's game. Right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (triceps fatigue) was placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to last Thursday to allow him to start late this week, catcher Tucker Barnhart was designated for assignment and right-hander Codi Heuer was selected from Triple-A Round Rock. ___ AP MLB:
