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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Eury Perez looks to continue stellar July as Marlins host Padres
Not all elbow operations are created equally. Eury Perez looks to continue stellar July as Marlins host Padres Take, for example, Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez, who is set to start on Monday night against the visiting San Diego Padres. The 22-year-old native of the Dominican Republic has made an amazing recovery from Tommy John surgery, posting a 3-2 record with a 3.18 ERA this year. In three July starts, Perez is 3-0 with a 0.50 ERA, meaning he is getting better as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Perez's teammate and fellow Dominican, Sandy Alcantara, has struggled after his elbow surgery. The 2022 National League Cy Young Award winner is 4-9 with a 7.14 ERA this year. Perez had his surgery in April of 2024 and he was activated this year on June 9. That's a 14-month recovery. Alcantara, 29, had his surgery in October of 2023 and returned to the mound this year on March 27. That's a 17-month recovery. So, despite having a recovery time that is three months shorter than that of Alcantara, Perez is having far and away the better results of the two. But that hasn't stopped Alcantara from mentoring Perez, who has never faced the Padres. As for the Marlins overall, they are 21-11 over their past 32 games following Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Royals that snapped Miami's four-game win streak. "Trying to win series," Marlins rookie manager Clayton McCullough said of the Marlins' mindset on Sunday. "That's what we're going to continue to focus on ... and not get too far ahead of ourselves." On the other side on Monday will be the Padres, who have won three straight three-game series. They also split a four-game series during that span. On Sunday, the Padres routed the host Washington Nationals 8-1 as Xander Bogaerts hit a first-inning grand slam. San Diego's Manny Machado also hit a grand slam in Friday's 7-2 win over Washington. "We could be 'Slam Diego' again," Padres manager Mike Shildt joked, referring to the nickname given to the team after they hit a grand slam in a record four straight games in 2020. "I'm fine with it." The Padres, who would be an NL wild-card playoff team if the season ended on Sunday, are expected to pitch right-hander Randy Vasquez to open their series in Miami. Vasquez, a 26-year-old native of the Dominican Republic, is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in two career games against the Marlins. He made his major league debut in 2023 with the New York Yankees and was part of the December 2023 trade that sent Juan Soto and Trent Grisham from San Diego to New York. He is 9-13 with a 4.10 ERA in 50 appearances in his career. As for San Diego's key players on offense this year, two of them have ties to Miami. Machado, who has 18 homers, 60 RBIs and an .843 OPS in 99 games this year, is a Miami native. And reigning three-time batting champion Luis Arraez won the second of those titles while playing for the Marlins. He also began 2024 in Miami before a May trade to San Diego. So far this season, however, he is hitting just .284, 34 points below his career average. Field Level Media This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM assures decision on Old Pension Scheme after committee report
Mysuru: Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured govt employees that the state govt will decide on reintroducing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) after receiving a committee's report. Speaking at an event organised by the State Govt Employees' Association to honour talented children of govt employees, he emphasised the importance of delivering govt programmes effectively to the public. The CM urged employees to avoid caste and religious biases, stating such actions dishonour their profession. "Society has a debt to us, as we live on taxpayers' money. We must serve with integrity to repay this debt," he said, encouraging employees to foster a humane and inclusive approach. He stressed that talent is universal and flourishes with opportunity, urging parents and teachers to nurture children's potential with scientific and progressive thinking. The CM also highlighted the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission 's recommendations and assured action on the Arogya Sanjeevini health scheme. "The govt is open to addressing employees' demands," he said, calling on them to ensure welfare programmes reach beneficiaries efficiently.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Teachers protest over pension, promotions and pay parity
Trichy: Members of the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers Organisations and Government Employees Organisation held a protest in front of the Trichy district collector's office on Thursday, urging the state govt to address a 10-point charter of demands. The key demand was the immediate implementation of the old pension scheme (OPS). Protesters criticized the state-appointed three-member committee formed to study the reintroduction of OPS, alleging that the panel had failed to function effectively. They urged the govt not to extend the committee's term unnecessarily. Other demands included restoration of pay parity for secondary teachers withdrawn by the Centre, scrapping of GO 243 that prevents teacher promotions, resolution of pay discrepancies, filling of teaching vacancies, and cancellation of the rule mandating immediate release of retiring teachers—arguing it affects student learning mid-academic year. District secretary of the organisation, Neelakandan, who spoke demanded that the merit-based promotion case pending in Supreme Court be expedited. Concerns were also raised about the use of P-shaped classrooms, which they said were deemed unfit by medical professionals. The protesters warned that a massive blockade would be staged at Fort St George in Chennai in August if the demands were not met.
New York Post
11-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Yankees likely will have to choose outside route for third base help
Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free It may be Eugenio Suárez or bust for the Yankees. The Yankees would have loved for DJ LeMahieu to find the fountain of youth this season and allow them to go forward with him and Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the infield. But it became painfully obvious that wouldn't happen, which led them to deal with the inevitable Thursday by releasing LeMahieu with $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after designating him for assignment. That doesn't mean they've solved their infield issues, though. With Chisholm making his third straight start at second base in Thursday's 6-5, 10-inning victory against Seattle, the Yankees went with Jorbit Vivas at third — following three consecutive starts at the spot for Oswald Peraza. Vivas has played a decent amount of third base in the minors and has one unfortunate similarity to Peraza: He hasn't proven he can hit in the majors. So that leaves the Yankees with two uninspiring choices at the position — or the even less experienced J.C. Escarra — at least until they acquire a third baseman before the July 31 trade deadline. As general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday, 'There's no right time to do any moves.' The other — perhaps more important — issue is the fact there's not much available on the trade market as the Yankees look for improvement. Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez could be a target for the Yankees before the trade deadline. Denis Poroy-Imagn Images It's a reality the Yankees and Cashman have had to deal with when they tried to pick up a third baseman during the offseason, but saw options sign elsewhere while they waited for Juan Soto to make his free agent decision. Though the bigger names are the Cardinals' Nolan Arenado and the Rockies' Ryan McMahon, the two potential options who wouldn't add much to their long-term payroll are the Diamondbacks' Suárez, who will be a free agent after this season, and Ke'Bryan Hayes of the Pirates. Suárez, though, will be one of the most sought-after players prior to the deadline if the Diamondbacks opt to sell, and they opened Thursday 4 ½ games out of the final NL wild card spot. Suárez will turn 34 next week and has an .883 OPS, tops among qualified third basemen. Yankees' Jorbit Vivas (above) and Oswald Peraz will split the time at third base for now. AP With Cashman also saying Wednesday he'd be searching for rotation and bullpen help this month, it's uncertain they can get everything they want. Then there's Hayes, a defense-first player, but Charlie Hayes' son's bat has been wildly disappointing since a solid 2023 season at the plate. The Yankees have shown interest in the 28-year-old, but had counted on his production being better, as he entered Thursday with the worst OPS (.585) of any of the 18 qualified third basemen. Next on the list of non-productive third basemen is another possible Yankees target, Luis Rengifo of the Angels, as The Post's Jon Heyman has reported. He was more productive each of the previous three seasons but has struggled badly this season. Meanwhile, the 34-year-old Aronado's offense has slipped badly over the past three years, and he's owed nearly $50 million through 2027, and McMahon, 30, has also slumped the past three seasons and has over $35 million coming to him. As for their current options, Vivas — the lefty swinger in the lineup Thursday who went 0-for-2 with a strikeout against Seattle righty Bryan Woo — was hoping to make a positive impression. 'It's a great opportunity right in front of me,'' Vivas, 24, said through an interpreter. He's put up decent numbers against both righties and lefties in the minors, but if the Yankees are looking for an upgrade, there are only long shots on the current roster.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Trade unions' strike: Normal movement of Har Roadways impacted at some places
Hisar/Ambala: The 24-hour nationwide general strike called by the trade unions to protest against new labour codes and privatisation on Wednesday impacted normal movement of Haryana Roadways buses at some places. In places like Hisar, Bhiwani, Kaithal and Kurukshetra, the normal movement of the state transport was impacted. The Roadways employees staged a sit-in protest at the bus terminuses in support of the demands. Shops, commercial establishments and other institutions functioned normally at most places. The rail movement was also normal. Sarbat Singh Punia, the vice-president of All India Road Transport Workers Federation, claimed that Roadways buses remained off the roads on several routes. He said various roadways unions took part in the nationwide strike. Subhash Lamba, the president of All India State Government Employees Federation, claimed that several government employees from various departments also joined the strike. Besides, Anganwadi, Accredited Social Health Activist workers, and rural sanitation workers also joined the strike, Lamba said. According to the employee organisations in Haryana, the aim of this strike is to protest against the anti-employee and anti-labour policies of the central government and to press for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In Kurukshetra, while commercial establishments including shops, banks and government offices worked normally, a 'chakka jam', on the call of the Roadways union, had some impact on normal movement of Roadways buses. In Ambala, there was no major impact of the nationwide strike call. Almost all the major markets including wholesale cloth market, Sarafa Bazaar and Grain Market remained open in the district. Most of the industrial units were working as usual. However, Haryana Roadway workers affiliated to Sarv Karmchari Sangh staged a dharna in front of the Roadways office in Ambala City. The Roadways union leaders claimed that bus service in the district was affected. Meanwhile, workers affiliated to Safai Karmchari Sangh, took out a protest march at Ambala Cantt and submitted a memorandum to the Sub Divisional Magistrate related to their demands. Sarbat Punia said that when Haryana had a population of one crore in 1990-91, the Haryana Roadways had a fleet of 3,884 buses. 'Now, the population has increased three-fold and against the requirement of 12,000 buses in the fleet, we have less than 3,000. As a result, common people, women, students, they face problems,' he said.
