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Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Loaded Dodgers Need Reinforcements; Does Cardinals Pitcher Fit Their Plan?
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 Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the better teams in baseball despite struggling with injuries as much as anybody. Their pitching staff has been especially destroyed by arm injuries. With that in mind, the talented Dodgers are going to need to make a few trades this season if they want to stay atop the National League West. Colin Keane of Sports Illustrated recently suggested the Dodgers could pursue a trade for St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz this season. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 31: A detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hats and gloves during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on March 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 31: A detailed view of Los Angeles Dodgers hats and gloves during the game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium on March 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California."The Los Angeles Dodgers are eyeing another title and will be looking to add at the trade deadline," Keane wrote. "With a depleted pitching staff due to injuries, the Dodgers must be scouring the market for versatile arms to bolster their bullpen. "The Cardinals, aiming to reduce payroll and invest in youth, might be enticed by a Dodgers prospect package. There will be multiple suitors for Matz if and when he hits the trade block, but the Dodgers have a way of presenting the best offer and outbidding the competition. Keep an eye on St. Louis and Los Angeles as trade partners between now and July 31." Matz has looked good this season, but he's gotten lit up his last two times out. The Dodgers are desperate for pitchers, but they might not be desperate enough to go after Matz. While his ERA looks solid this year, there are plenty of better options on the market for Los Angeles to pursue. It would be more realistic to link the Dodgers to a star like Ryan Helsley of the Cardinals rather than a streaky lefty like Matz. More MLB: Padres Veteran Gold Glover 'Plans To Retire' At End Of Season
Newsweek
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Mentioned As Landing Spot For $44 Million Cardinals Pitcher
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 New York Yankees have made a lot of solid moves in the last few months in order to put themselves in the position to win the American League East. But the Bronx Bombers need to make a few more moves before the trade deadline to maximize their World Series potential. Sports Illustrated's Colin Keane recently suggested the Yankees could pursue a trade for St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Steven Matz in the coming weeks. TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 1: Detail view of the New York Yankees logo on an equipment bag prior to a spring training game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 1,... TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 1: Detail view of the New York Yankees logo on an equipment bag prior to a spring training game against the Houston Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 1, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. More"The New York Yankees are looking to fortify their bullpen in preparation for another postseason run," Keane wrote. "Don't look now, but the Major League Baseball trade deadline is just a little over five weeks away. "(Steven) Matz could be a great fit for the Yankees' bullpen. His experience as a starter also provides flexibility, which would allow manager Aaron Boone to deploy him in various roles, from bridging to the closer or handling critical setup innings. To acquire Matz, the Yankees could pull from their deep farm system to present an enticing offer to the Cardinals, whose status should have them focused on shedding payroll and prioritizing younger players." The Yankees have some solid talent in the bullpen. They might want to pursue a high-leverage arm like Ryan Helsley or Mason Miller (albeit, Miller is very, very unlikely), but trade for Matz doesn't make much sense. The Yankees will need to spend their prospect capital on a starting pitcher before they spend it on a starter turned bullpen arm. Matz wouldn't be much of an upgrade in the Yankees' bullpen at this point in time, despite the lefty putting together a solid season. More MLB: Padres Veteran Gold Glover 'Plans To Retire' At End Of Season
The Star
02-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Belgium raises alarm over #SkinnyTok, anorexia fears on TikTok
Usually featuring and targeting young women, the videos promote ways of losing weight. — Reuters BRUSSELS: Belgium raised the alarm Wednesday about videos promoting extreme thinness on TikTok, warning that the platform was failing to protect teenage girls from significant danger. The Belgian government has informed the European Commission, in charge of regulating the world's biggest digital platforms in the EU, of its concerns about TikTok and the promotion of unhealthy beauty standards. "TikTok's algorithm, by trapping young people in a spiral of extreme content, poses a major threat to their mental and physical health," Digital Minister Vanessa Matz said. Matz said the danger was more acute "as summer approaches, a sensitive period for self-esteem" where there is more pressure online to get a so-called "beach body". In response, TikTok said it did not allow the display or promotion of dangerous behaviours related to eating habits and weight loss. But Matz pointed to posts on TikTok under keywords such as "skinny" or "Skinnytok" that were still visible despite warning banners. Usually featuring and targeting young women, the videos promote ways of losing weight and sometimes associate beauty with seeing the contours of the body's bones. Critics say the videos encourage eating disorders. In Belgium, 15% of women aged 10 to 64 have suspected eating disorders, according to the Sciensano public health institute, compared with 11% of men. Matz has contacted Belgium's telecoms regulator – which has the power to make a formal submission to the EU – and Irish authorities, which act on behalf of the bloc. Like other Big Tech firms, TikTok's European headquarters are in Ireland. Belgium is not alone in its fears, with calls growing in other EU countries for more pressure against TikTok to comply with the EU's landmark content moderation rules known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). France too raised the alarm this month over the trend to French authorities and the EU. Brussels has been probing TikTok since February 2024 for alleged DSA violations regarding the protection of minors and concerns about children's mental well-being. A TikTok spokesperson said the platform had "strict rules against body shaming and dangerous weight loss behaviours", adding that "To protect teen viewers, we age-restrict content with harmful body ideals". – AFP
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Belgium raises alarm over #SkinnyTok, anorexia fears on TikTok
Belgium raised the alarm Wednesday about videos promoting extreme thinness on TikTok, warning that the platform was failing to protect teenage girls from significant danger. The Belgian government has informed the European Commission, in charge of regulating the world's biggest digital platforms in the EU, of its concerns about TikTok and the promotion of unhealthy beauty standards. "TikTok's algorithm, by trapping young people in a spiral of extreme content, poses a major threat to their mental and physical health," Digital Minister Vanessa Matz said. Matz said the danger was more acute "as summer approaches, a sensitive period for self-esteem" where there is more pressure online to get a so-called "beach body". In response, TikTok said it did not allow the display or promotion of dangerous behaviours related to eating habits and weight loss. But Matz pointed to posts on TikTok under keywords such as "skinny" or " Skinnytok " that were still visible despite warning banners. Usually featuring and targeting young women, the videos promote ways of losing weight and sometimes associate beauty with seeing the contours of the body's bones. Critics say the videos encourage eating disorders. In Belgium, 15 percent of women aged 10 to 64 have suspected eating disorders, according to the Sciensano public health institute, compared with 11 percent of men. Matz has contacted Belgium's telecoms regulator -- which has the power to make a formal submission to the EU -- and Irish authorities, which act on behalf of the bloc. Like other Big Tech firms, TikTok's European headquarters are in Ireland. Belgium is not alone in its fears, with calls growing in other EU countries for more pressure against TikTok to comply with the EU's landmark content moderation rules known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). France too raised the alarm this month over the trend to French authorities and the EU. Brussels has been probing TikTok since February 2024 for alleged DSA violations regarding the protection of minors and concerns about children's mental well-being. A TikTok spokesperson said the platform had "strict rules against body shaming and dangerous weight loss behaviours", adding that "To protect teen viewers, we age-restrict content with harmful body ideals".
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Clear intention to bounce back and the boys did well'
Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo to BBC Match of the Day: "It was a big improvement. We reacted well from the previous game. There was a clear intention to bounce back and the boys did well."We controlled the game really well in the first half. We had goals, but also Tottenham created chances in the second half and we had to hold on to what we had."I don't believe it impacts us if we play before or after [our rivals]. The way we approach it is game by game."We've been able, this season, to compete well and fight for every ball. The boys did it."We have a big week ahead of us. We want to recover the players and we can enjoy this."If you look back at the first half, Tottenham created a lot of problems for us in wide areas. We had Matz [Sels] at a high level to keep us in the game. You have to remember we are playing quality players."Did you know?Nottingham Forest have won 53% ( nine of 17) of their Premier League away games this season, their best win percentage on the road in a campaign in the competition. Only Liverpool have won more away games across 2024-25 in the top flight (11).
