Curvelo is the eighth head coach in the history of the women's soccer program at SJSU Curvelo comes from Sam Houston where in her third season at the helm she helped double their win total from the previous season and qualified for the Conference USA Tournament where the Kats won their opening-round game against FIU Curvelo spent four years at Prairie View A&M where she posted 38 wins including program bests of 13 wins during the 2019 and 2021 seasons the first double-digit win season by the program in five seasons Prairie View A&M set a new program record for conference wins (9) and at one point had amassed a 10-match winning streak -- nine of them coming via shutout The season culminated in the Lady Panthers' first SWAC Soccer Tournament crown and it was the first time that PVAMU entered the NCAA College Cup as league champions Curvelo spent three seasons as the head women's soccer coach at Cleveland State (2014-16) She led the Vikings to eight wins in each of her first two seasons as head coach the Vikings set single-season school records for most goals (28) and assists (22) and fewest goals allowed (18) The team also tied the school record with seven shutouts the Vikings set a single-game record with seven goals in a victory over Chicago State.Curvelo joined the Vikings after spending five seasons as the head coach at Mississippi Valley State Curvelo advanced to the SWAC Tournament all five years leading the squad to the conference title and NCAA tournament bid in 2012 Curvelo also led her squad to the conference championship match in 2010 and 2011.Prior to arriving at MVSU Curvelo served as an associate coach at Fanshawe College in Ontario a player development coach at the SB9 Soccer Academy in Tampa and a coach for the Rochester Rhinos Soccer Academy Curvelo was one of the original members of the program and was instrumental in leading the team to the 2005 SWAC title and NCAA bid assisting on the first goal and scoring the game-winner in the conference championship match.Curvelo was named the 2005 SWAC tournament MVP leading MVSU to its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance native made a name for herself internationally playing for the Portugal National Team that included her first international appearance against Wales in 2008 Curvelo signed her first professional contract with CF Puebla of the Women's Spanish Super League in Spain She also played for three teams in the USL W-League. Curvelo is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association the United States Soccer Federation and the Alliance of Women Coaches A graduate of the NCAA Women's Coaches Academy Curvelo also served as the SWAC soccer chairperson.  She is a National Coaching Certification Program Core Coach Developer and Evaluator Trained (2017); served as the NCAA Women's Soccer Regional Advisory Committee for CSU and MVSU; has a United States Soccer Federation National "B" Coaching License.Curvelo earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2007 from MVSU and earned her Master of Science in Sports Coaching Education in 2013 from Southern Mississippi Key Highlights of Sonia Curvelo's Coaching Career: Please try the action again and if the problem continues, contact Customer Support SAN JOSE, Calif. – San José State Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced the hiring of Sonia Curvelo as the new head coach of the women’s soccer program on Wednesday Curvelo becomes the eighth head coach in the history of the women’s soccer program at SJSU and takes over a program that has multiple Mountain West championships and NCAA tournament berths “We are thrilled to welcome Sonia Curvelo to the San José State family,” said Konya “Sonia’s leadership and commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the field align perfectly with our vision for building champions in the classroom the program will return to the top of the Mountain West.” Key Highlights of Sonia Curvelo‘s Coaching Career: Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Top hats were in fashion and people connected through telegrams rather than texts And the need for family and friends to come together Planning your funeral in advance means your family won’t have to when the time comes >>LEARN MORE Services that honor the individual and provide peace of mind for families >>SEE OUR SERVICES Unparalleled care at every step with unique and personalized memorial services >>SEE OUR SERVICES Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - East Bridgewater Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Harwich Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Marstons Mills Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Martha’s Vineyard Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Mashpee Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Wareham Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Funeral Home Chapman Funerals & Cremations - West Falmouth Chapman Funerals & Cremations - Yarmouth © Chapman Funerals & CremationsSupported by SRS Computing Your browser may not work with certain site. 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MLB Trade Rumors By | November 13 November 13: The Rangers made it official today announced they signed Curvelo to a major league deal November 10: The Rangers are closing in on a deal with right-handed reliever Luis Curvelo, reports Jon Morosi of MLB Network It will be a major league contract for the 24-year-old hurler Morosi reported that Curvelo was “one of the most popular free agents” at the annual GM Meetings in San Antonio that doesn’t necessarily mean that teams preferred Curvelo to any of the top relievers on the market high-reward target who could provide meaningful innings at a fraction of the price of a proven big league pitcher The Venezuela native signed with the Mariners as an international free agent in 2018 and worked his way up to Double-A Arkansas in 2024 Over 49 games (66 2/3 IP) this past season he produced the best numbers of his career to date An unusually low 7.8% home run-to-fly ball ratio and an unsustainable .227 BABIP are signs that he’s due for some regression it’s hard not to be impressed by his performance – especially his 30.6% strikeout rate Curvelo has been a full-time reliever since his age-18 season, which partially explains why he was never a highly-ranked prospect in Seattle’s system. However, Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs liked what he saw enough to rank Curvelo as the no 31 prospect in the Mariners organization this past July Longenhagen was unconvinced by the righty’s fastball but had nothing but praise for his slider and a 33.6% strikeout rate over his final 29 innings pitched As for why Seattle would let Curvelo walk after such a strong season He was eligible for minor league free agency this offseason and the Mariners would have had to add him to their 40-man roster to prevent him from leaving Morosi suggests they simply didn’t have space on the 40-man they weren’t willing to make space either The Rangers currently have four open spots on the 40-man giving them plenty of room to add Curvelo to the mix There’s a good chance he’ll begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Round Rock (he still has all of his minor league options remaining) Texas is hoping he’ll play a role in the big league bullpen at some point next year which means president of baseball operations Chris Young will have limited funds at his disposal it makes perfect sense that Young would target the relatively inexpensive upside of Curvelo Texas Rangers Transactions Cost for the Rangers won’t stop them from releasing him as free agents are signed and trades are made I think I trust the Mariners on pitchers and pitching development with their track record as attested by the numerous pennants the team has won: ZERO Also typical to find relievers that don’t require MLB deals Release a guy who has no room on the 40 man roster that would probably not make the show this next season If they felt he could make the team he would have gotten an offer They get Brash back next season plus another I forget his name They need a couple more relief guys but they have to be MLB ready They will find a couple cheap FAs and fix any issues they have and have a great BP along with great starters Turning a AA season into a major league contract in a different organization is definitely quite the accomplishment Right up there with Cory Sliderino and John Sinkerton Still can’t top the trade of Fister for Furbush between the Mariners and Tigers Cardinals actually had a minor league pitcher in the 1960s named Phil Knuckles The Phillies had an outfield prospect back in the 1930s named Joe Batspeed Morosi reported that Curvelo was “one of the most popular free agents” at the annual GM Meetings in San Antonio that doesn’t necessarily mean that teams preferred Curvelo to any of the top relievers on the market but fan favorite boras controlling top free agents means a slow offseason If only someone had fired JD the day before he shipped Emmanuel Clase to Cleveland for one inning of Corey Kluber Mariners hand their rival a potential slam-the-door back end reliever for Nothing Something about this doesn’t portend well for the future If I trust one thing about the Mariners it’s their eye for pitching If they don’t believe he was worth a 40 man spot I’m not here to argue Yeah the Mariners aren’t perfect though they couldn’t fix Luke Jackson in 2023 and then the Yankees picked him up and transformed him into a closer Im gonna assume you mean Luke Weaver and Seattle had him for a month and 5 appearances They cut bait when he pitched the same as he did with the previous team that cut bait I’ll agree with you I didn’t see his transformation coming but neither did multiple teams before his cup of coffee in Seattle What is there about being a borderline roster spot holder that makes you see slam-the-door back end reliever He’s likely going to make somebody’s bullpen at some point To further that I’ll bet Texas wouldn’t have made a 40 man spot if they were at 40 Having an existing opening made this easy why did the Mariners add Blas Castano on their 40 man roster instead of him Log in Register MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball Register Three more players have been optioned to the minors The Texas Rangers announced today that infielder Justin Foscue and righthanded pitchers Emiliano Teodo and Luis Curvelo have been optioned to AAA Round Rock All three players were expected to start the season in the minors Foscue spent some time in the majors last year but was 0 for his last 37 and I have to think the Rangers want him to spend some time in AAA and get some confidence back and on a groove The Rangers could use a righthanded bench bat but the need is more for an outfielder than an infielder and Foscue is behind Ezequiel Duran in the RH IF pecking order having turned a lot of heads with a 100 mph fastball and the sort of stuff that could play in the late innings of a game The 24 year old put up a 1.98 ERA in 20 appearances spanning 86 innings in Frisco last year and the Rangers are likely to continue to have him work as a starter to start the season Texas brought a number of righthanded relievers in on major league deals this offseason I expect Teodo to pitch in the majors this season — and likely out of the bullpen — but it isn’t surprising they want him to start the season in AAA Curvelo was signed as a minor league free agent The 24 year old put up a 2.57 ERA in 66 innings over 49 appearances for the Mariners’ Texas League club last year generally seen as a candidate to start the year on the major league roster Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here By Evan GrantRangers beat writer/insider signing potential breakthrough candidate Luis Curvelo Only issue: Curvelo’s next big league pitch will be his first was among the most popular names discussed at the GM meetings That’s not necessarily because he was viewed as a dominant pitcher Morosi first reported the Rangers were nearing a deal with Curvelo Curvelo’s four-seam fastball ranges from 94-97 mph and has a slider that has good swing-and-miss ability He also added a sinker late in the season at Arkansas Over his final 20 appearances of the season allowed hitters a .103 batting average and a .350 OPS and struck out 27 hitters in 21.2 innings GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy He has twice been named one of the top 10 beat writers in the country by the AP Sports Editors His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife Evan graduated from Georgia State University Sonia Curvelo is in her third season as the head women’s soccer coach at Cleveland State Curvelo joined the Vikings after spending five seasons as the head coach at Mississippi Valley State Curvelo has led the Vikings to eight wins in each of her first two seasons as head coach She has led CSU to the Horizon League tournament in each of her two years on the sideline breaking a three-year absence for CSU in the tournament in 2014 the Vikings set a single game record with seven goals in a victory over Chicago State. the program has attained academic success with Curvelo at the helm earning the “Best of the Best” Award in the spring of 2015 for having the highest grade point average (3.63) among the 16 teams in the athletics department That was slightly higher than the 3.60 GPA in 2013-14 which included three players who had a 4.0 and more than half of the roster posting a GPA of 3.75 or higher Curvelo advanced to the SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference) tournament all five years leading the squad to the conference title and NCAA tournament bid in 2012 by winning three matches over a four-day stretch Curvelo also led her squad to the conference championship match in 2010 and 2011 She developed 12 players who earned All-SWAC honors 14 players who were named to the SWAC all-tournament team Curvelo’s teams have also had consistent success in the classroom with her 2011-12 squad completing the academic term with a 3.52 grade point average the highest among the school’s 18 programs and tops among women’s soccer programs in the SWAC the women’s soccer team was tops among MVSU sports with a 3.59 GPA She has produced a National Dean’s List Scholar as well as an MVSU Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Curvelo was one of the original members of the program and was instrumental in leading the team to the 2005 conference title and NCAA bid assisting on the first goal and scoring the game-winner in the conference championship match Curvelo was named the 2005 SWAC tournament MVP Curvelo signed her first professional contract with CF Puebla of the Women’s Spanish Super League in Spain She also played for three teams in the USL W-League Curvelo is a member of the National Soccer Coaches Association A graduate of the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy Curvelo also served as the SWAC soccer chairperson Curvelo earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration in 2007 from MVSU and earned her Master’s of Science in Sport Coaching Education in 2013 from Southern Mississippi Thanks for visiting with some invoking roster moves from the Seattle Mariners Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger opted in to his $17.5 million player option and the club declined the $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco Seattle has made other roster moves including selecting the contract of minor leaguer Blas Castano and activating Sam Haggerty Matt Brash and Jackson Kowar off the 60-day injured list (as they were required to do per MLB rules) But there's been another big offseason milestone that's flown under the radar so far: The General Manager meetings started on Monday night and continue through Thursday The General Manager meetings are usually when the ball truly starts to get rolling on offseason trades and signings Everyone is face-to-face and phone calls that were "checking in" on the availability of a player(s) can quickly turn into the beginning stages of a deal It's also an opportunity for teams to lay the groundwork with agents a former Mariners prospect is a popular free agent target according to reports According to MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi former Seattle minor league pitcher Luis Curvelo is a popular free agent target among the GM meetings Reliever Luis Curvelo is (quietly) one of the most popular free agents at the GM Meetings. Curvelo, who just turned 24, is a minor league free agent after 6 seasons in the Mariners system. Seattle didn't have room for him on their 40-man, but another team may. @MLBNetwork Curvelo was an international free agent signing in 2018 out of Venezuela Curvelo most recently pitched for the Mariners Double-A affiliate Arkansas Travelers in 2024 He had a 2.57 ERA with 78 strikeouts in 66.2 innings pitched in 49 appearances Luis Curvelo 🔥Anoche con el Hold por los @ARTravs AA que están a 1 juego de lograr el campeonato en la Texas LeagueTremendo año de este chamo 🔥49J•4G-OP•66.2IL•39H•19C•18BB•79K14HLD3SV2.57 ERA0.86 WHIPSe espera su debut con 🦁⏳pic.twitter.com/9auhal3dOC Curvelo's minor league deal expired in 2024 and based on his most recent results he'll be a quality bullpen arm for any team that goes after him Seattle has been lauded for its pitching development over the last several seasons another team will reap the benefits of that PAIR OF MARINERS REACT TO WINNING GOLD GLOVES: Two Seattle Mariners players talked about adding some hardware to their trophy case on Sunday. 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See our ethics statement Sources: INF Yoan Moncada is generating interest in the free-agent market.More than five MLB teams are interested in Moncada Among the teams that have monitored him are the Blue Jays While this was a step in the right direction Texas is attempting to add more depth to their bullpen. A recent report suggests that they are close to signing former Seattle Mariners prospect Luis Curvelo He could be signed to a major league contract this does not mean that he would automatically make the Opening Day cut given he still has all of his minor league options remaining It is very likely that he would start the year with the Rangers' Triple-A affiliate Curvelo had a very impressive minor league year in 2024. He posted an earned run average of 2.57 in 66.2 innings pitched and struck out 78 batters. Opponents hit just .167 against Curvelo with his WHIP being just 0.86. He even won reliever of the month in August for his work in Double-A Update: Luis Curvelo is nearing a major-league contract with the Texas Rangers. @MLBNetwork https://t.co/zlmWSSyieN but there is reason to believe that there could be regression in 2025 Fangraphs has rated the 24-year-old's slider as an excellent 70/70 grade but having a pitch as dominant as that slider can help a fastball play better His command is a concern as it is a 30/40 grade and that showed with a suspect 7.1% walk rate especially if he makes the jump to Triple-A or the big leagues Curvelo looks like he could be a solid addition to the organization in terms of depth He may not be a "closer-caliber" acquisition but he is still young and boasts some impressive numbers The upside he brings would be very valuable to the Rangers since they are in desperate need of pitching but it is very likely that he would begin his tenure with Texas in Triple-A © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands Texas is attempting to add more depth to their bullpen. A recent report suggests that they are close to signing former Seattle Mariners prospect Luis Curvelo Curvelo had a very impressive minor league year in 2024. He posted an earned run average of 2.57 in 66.2 innings pitched and struck out 78 batters. Opponents hit just .167 against Curvelo with his WHIP being just 0.86. He even won reliever of the month in August for his work in Double-A Update: Luis Curvelo is nearing a major-league contract with the Texas Rangers. @MLBNetwork https://t.co/zlmWSSyieN Those numbers show that he dominated, but there is reason to believe that there could be regression in 2025. His BAPIP was at an incredibly low .227. The league average in MLB is around .300. Fangraphs has rated the 24-year-old's slider as an excellent 70/70 grade. His fastball is just a 45/45, but having a pitch as dominant as that slider can help a fastball play better. His command is a concern as it is a 30/40 grade and that showed with a suspect 7.1% walk rate. While this is not a horrible mark, there is definitely room for improvement, especially if he makes the jump to Triple-A or the big leagues. Curvelo looks like he could be a solid addition to the organization in terms of depth. He may not be a "closer-caliber" acquisition, but he is still young and boasts some impressive numbers. The upside he brings would be very valuable to the Rangers since they are in desperate need of pitching, but it is very likely that he would begin his tenure with Texas in Triple-A. Sign up Sign in Listen SEATTLE, Wash. — Seattle Mariners Director of Player Development Justin Toole announced today that outfielder Lazaro Montes and infielder Michael Arroyo have been named Minor League Co-Players of the Month, right-handed pitcher Michael Morales and right-handed pitcher Juan Mercedes Co-Pitchers of the Month, and right-hander Luis Curvelo Reliever of the Month for August. Montes, 19, batted .411 (30x73) with 4 doubles, 7 home runs, 21 RBI, 21 runs, 3 stolen bases and 15 walks in 20 games with High-A Everett in August, posting a .500 on-base percentage and a .753 slugging percentage (1.253 OPS). He was also named Co-Player of the Month in May. The left-handed batting outfielder appeared in 2 games for Everett as the designated hitter and 18 games in right field during August. In 2024, he has appeared in 22 games as designated hitter and 89 games in right field. Montes was signed by the Mariners as an international free agent out of Cuba on Jan. 15, 2022 and is from Havana, Cuba. Montes is ranked as the #3 prospect in the Mariners organization according to MLB.com. Arroyo, 19, hit .325 (37x114) with 26 runs, 9 doubles, 7 home runs, 23 RBI, 4 stolen bases and 11 walks in 27 games for High-A Everett in August. He hit safely in 21 of 27 games and reached base safely in 25 of 27. He finished the month with 5 multi-hit games in his last 6 contests. He was also Co-Player of the Month in June. The right-handed batting infielder appeared in 22 games for the AquaSox as a second baseman and 5 games as a designated hitter during the month. Since being called up to High-A Everett on June 25, he is batting .290 (65x224) with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs, 37 RBI and 45 runs. To go with a .398 on-base percentage and a .527 slugging percentage (.925 OPS) in 56 games. The native of Cartagena, Colombia was signed by Seattle as an international free agent on Jan. 15, 2022. Arroyo is ranked as the #12 prospect in the Mariners organization according to MLB.com. Morales, 22, went 3–0 with a 3.06 ERA (11 ER, 32.1 IP) with 5 walks and 38 strikeouts in 6 starts with Double-A Arkansas in the month of August. The right-hander threw 3 quality starts, including 2 scoreless outings in those 6 starts. 32.1 innings was the most innings he has thrown in his minor league career over a single month. The right-hander was selected by the Mariners in the 3rd round of the 2021 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of East Pennsboro High School (PA). He made his full-season minor league debut in 2022 with Single-A Modesto. In 2024, he is 12–2 with a 3.22 ERA (49 ER, 137.0 IP) and 137 strikeouts to 37 walks in the minors this season. Morales is ranked as the #13 prospect in the Mariners organization according to MLB.com. Mercedes, 24, went 3–1 with a 3.16 ERA (11 ER, 31.1 IP) and 39 strikeouts to 4 walks in 6 starts with Double-A Arkansas in the month of August. The righty allowed 3-or-less runs in all 6 starts and went 5.0+ innings in 5 of 6. The 6-foot-2 right-hander is 8–5 with a 3.02 ERA (44 ER, 131.1 IP) and 109 strikeouts to 26 walks in 25 starts for Arkansas this season. Mercedes was signed by the Mariners as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic on April 21, 2017 and is from Villa Tapia, Dominican Republic. Curvelo, 23, made 11 appearances out of the bullpen for Double-A Arkansas in the month of August, recording 2 saves and posting a 0.79 ERA (1 ER, 11.1 IP) with 19 strikeouts and 2 walks. He limited opposing hitters to a .111 batting average (4x36) during the month. He closed the month with 7 consecutive scoreless outings (7.1 IP). This year, the 6-foot-1 right-hander is 4–0 with a 2.77 ERA (19 ER, 61.2 IP) with 2 saves and 73 strikeouts to 17 walks in 45 games with Double-A Arkansas. Among pitchers with 60.0-or-more innings this season for Arkansas, Curvelo’s .179 (39x218) average against is best on the team. Curvelo was signed by the Mariners as an international free agent out of the Venezuela on May 22, 2018 and is from Higuerote, Venezeula. The official account of the Seattle Mariners Baseball Communications Department. Providing the media and fans with daily updates and statistical data. Help Pitcher Luis Curvelo has officially been signed by the Texas Rangers to a major league deal The Texas Rangers have signed free agent pitcher Luis Curvelo to a major league deal It had been reported on Sunday that Curvelo and the Rangers were close on a deal, and I wrote about Curvelo then and don’t really have anything to add on the topic since then so I will suggest that you click on the link and read that post instead of reiterating everything here In addition, the Rangers officially announced that former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker has joined the club as a senior advisor. That news broke over a week ago, and I wrote about that at the time as well so instead of just writing the same thing again I will encourage you to go read that post from last week has been inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025 at Mississippi Valley State University for her contributions on and off the pitch as an athlete and coach Curvelo began her historic journey at MVSU where she was a founding member of the women’s soccer program She led MVSU to it's first SWAC Championship and NCAA tournament appearance in 2005 earning SWAC tournament MVP honors and making history by assisting the first goal and scoring the game-winner in the championship A presidential Scholar and business standout she graduated with her bachelor’s degree in 2007 later earning a Master’s in Sports Coaching Education from Southern Miss in 2013 Her playing career continued overseas as she competed for the Portugal National Team and professionally in Spain’s Super League with CF Puebla She also played for three USL W-League teams including the Rochester Rhinos and Tampa Bay Hellenic Curvelo has left a legacy at every institution she’s touched She began her NCAA Division I head coaching career at MVSU (2009–2013) capturing a SWAC Tournament title and Coach of the Year honors in 2012 She went on to lead Cleveland State (2014–2016) where her squads broke program records in goals she guided the team to multiple 13-win seasons and two NCAA Tournament appearances—setting new benchmarks for wins leading the Bearkats to a Conference USA Tournament semifinal appearance in 2023 Soccer "B" coach and certified coaching educator Curvelo is also a proud graduate of the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy serving on multiple advisory committees and mentoring countless student-athletes who have gone on to professional and national teams From SWAC standout to international pro and pioneering coach, Sonia Curvelo embodies what it means to build a legacy of leadership we heard that former Seattle Mariners prospect Luis Curvelo was generating interest on the free agent market we've heard that he's nearing a deal with one of the M's division rivals Update: Luis Curvelo is nearing a major-league contract with the Texas Rangers Morosi indicated earlier this week that the Mariners didn't have room for Curvelo on the 40-man roster so that's why they weren't able to keep him He's 24 years old right now and is coming off a year in which spent the entire season at Double-A Arkansas The Travelers won the Southern League Championship as Curvelo went 4-0 in 49 games It will be interesting to see how big a loss this ends up being for the Mariners Seattle has had success in recent years in developing relievers (Drew Steckenrider Trent Thornton and Paul Sewald come to mind) but they won't get a chance to extract the same value out of Curvelo they'll have to watch as Curvelo attempts to blossom with their division rivals The Rangers have plenty of needs in the bullpen after seeing David Robertson opt-out of his contract Kirby Yates and Jose Leclerc are also free agents as well The Rangers finished third in the American League West, behind the Mariners and the Houston Astros Texas won the World Series in the 2023 season BRADY FARKAS The Rangers are reportedly close to a major league deal with pitcher Luis Curvelo The Texas Rangers are close to an agreement on a major league contract with righthanded relief pitcher Luis Curvelo He doesn’t appear to have ever cracked the BA top 30 list for Seattle Curvelo is a fastball/slider guy who had not pitched above A ball before this past season putting up a 2.57 ERA in 66 innings over 49 games Longenhagen says his fastball plays down to its shape which is something that the Rangers may look to do something about He’s not someone I would have guessed would be getting a major league deal this offseason Whether multiple teams are offering him major league deals or the Rangers are giving him a major league deal to get an edge on the other teams pursuing him He will have a full three options going forward and if he doesn’t show what the Rangers want to see this spring or once the season starts it would be simply enough to put him on the waiver wire if they need a 40 man spot he’s never pitched at the Major League level But it didn’t stop the Rangers from placing him on their MLB roster The move stands in stark contrast to the two major bullpen moves the Rangers made last offseason, signing two well-heeled veterans in Kirby Yates and David Robertson Yates emerged as the Rangers’ closer and earned an All-Star nod along with long-time Rangers reliever Jose Leclerc Curvelo may represent the first piece of starting over Per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi Curvelo was “one of the most popular free agents” at the annual GM Meetings in San Antonio earlier this month Why? It’s possible the former international signee of the Seattle Mariners has finally figured something out The 24-year-old played at Double-A Arkansas in 2024 and a 2.57 ERA in 66 2/3 innings over 49 appearances He was the Mariners’ minor league pitcher of the month in August and was among Texas League pitching leaders in holds (first with 14) His 189 appearances since 2018 rank second among Mariners minor league pitchers so he would have to make a quick jump to help the Rangers in 2025 The Mariners had to move him to their 40-man roster or allow him to be a free agent Texas had spots open on its 40-man and pounced Aside from Yates Robertson and Jose Urena — who is also a free agent — the Rangers’ bullpen was below the league average in most major categories A look at the team’s 40-man roster right now shows that president of baseball operations Chris Young needs to continue the work of rebuilding this bullpen The 40-man roster includes relief options like Grant Anderson like Owen White and Cole Winn could be swingmen World Series hero Josh Sborz remains an unknown quantity with a lingering shoulder issue Signing Curvelo represents low-risk and high reward for Texas which needs to hit the jackpot this offseason when it comes to the bullpen ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Rangers have hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations Texas officially announced Schumaker's addition to its front office on Wednesday when the team also signed right-handed pitcher Luis Curvelo to a major league contract Schumaker was the 2023 National League Manager of the Year after Miami went 84-78 and made the fourth postseason appearance in club history The Marlins slipped to 62-100 last season after general manager Kim Ng who was responsible for hiring Schumaker and building the roster that made the playoffs The Marlins and Schumaker mutually agreed that he would not return for the 2025 season He led a roster decimated by trades and injuries to a 146-178 record over the past two seasons Before going to Miami, Schumaker was a bench coach for St. Louis, where he played for the Cardinals during their 2011 World Series championship over Texas. He played 11 big league seasons with St. Louis (2005-12), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2013) and Cincinnati (2014-15) was 4-0 with three saves and a 2.57 ERA (19 ER over 66⅔ innings) over 49 relief appearances this year for Double-A Arkansas in Seattle's organization originally signed with Seattle as an international free agent in 2018 Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Some people get into photography later in life like our newest DPG Photographer of the Week Marcio’s earliest photography memory was running around as a young kid with his dad’s old Super 8 camera before graduating to a borrowed Yashica rangefinder from his grandfather he became a “professional photographer,” shooting weddings It wasn’t until later in life that he began photographing life underwater Marcio has traveled all over the globe making pictures of the underwater world and considers himself lucky to have joined his love of photography with his love of scuba diving To view more of Marcio’s wonderful work, please give him a follow on Instagram and check out his website, www.marciocurvelo.org Thanks for visiting Does transitioning to renewable energy sources show sufficient creation care indigenous people have questions for green-energy multinationals building wind farms on their reservation a group of Wayuu women protect their fire and food from the sand and wind They will be busy all morning preparing goat stews and chicha Their voices ring with the musicality of their language The winds comb the tops of the trupillo mesquite trees and agitate the tiniest bushes along the paths Strong wind and blinding light are ever-present in this semi-arid region of Colombia’s Guajira Peninsula in the indigenous neighborhood of Talouloma’ana leaders from all over the territory are meeting to discuss other kinds of winds – the winds of uncertainty Wayuu women prepare food in a traditional kitchen and 23 percent of malnutrition-related deaths among Colombia’s minors occur there the indigenous delegates are distressed about new wind energy projects proposed by the Colombian government Some are already underway near Cabo de la Vela a neighboring region known for its virgin Caribbean beaches which is also home to many Wayuu sacred spaces With the inauguration of the windfarm “Guajira I” in January 2022 a ten-turbine installation generating twenty megawatts and covering 5.5 hectares then-Colombian president Iván Duque announced the construction of sixteen more over the next three years Many Wayuu communities disagreed with these plans because the government neither included them in the planning nor informed them fully of the risks even though the turbines will be erected on indigenous land Clean energy infrastructure can also have environmental and social impacts in the areas where it is installed Are the companies taking measures to preserve important sacred sites Where are the studies on the environmental and social impacts And what are the benefits of these projects These are all crucial questions for peoples who hold painful memories of past development projects that did not benefit the local people One of the meeting’s participants is Guillermo Ojeda Jayaliyuu secretary of the Major Autonomous Board of Palabreros Palabreros resolve family and tribal indigenous disputes through their restoring we asked Guillermo what the winds mean to the Wayuu like the wall-less rooms attached to Wayuu homes from where the horizon is always visible which are foundational to the Wayuu society cannot be spoken within an enclosed building because they require continuous guardian entities in Wayuu cosmology,” Guillermo continues was responsible for all the living things in the territory We know that the wind’s paths run through this territory and that the multinational corporations have decided to harness its lifegiving force But the turbines will disrupt the wind’s path They will disturb the sacred places where medicinal plants grow.” Board of Palabreros and the Force of Wayuu Women meet to discuss the proposed wind farm projects expresses his sorrow and distress over the wind farms He worries that the vegetation will retreat when concrete bases are constructed for the hundreds of turbines in the sixteen wind farms This will cause a massive displacement of the Wayuu because their animals will no longer have places to graze There are wind farms or there is life; the two are not compatible It would be an extreme error to insist on installing these wind farms in sacred places It’s disrespectful; it would be like building a wind farm in the Vatican.” with each project negotiating separately and reaching agreements under different terms – often unjust – with the Wayuu communities such as a “shadow flicker”: an irritating blinking effect caused by the blades turning in bright sunlight But there are no studies on how these gigantic towers will alter cosmologically significant geographic features and water sources are an important part of Wayuu communication with the divine This rupture of the land itself will alter the spiritual intelligibility of the territory raising the possibility of significant cultural suppression is the first to come on line since Jepírachi in 2004 traditionally the place where Wayuu souls travel after death to find the gateway to the afterlife we talked with Álvaro Iguarán Uliana a seventy-year-old Wayuu commercial leader Because of his experience with customs regulations he has participated in multiple negotiations with national governments the agreements between the corporations and Wayuu families are extremely unequal “The government and corporations arrive with teams of specialists and professionals,” he explains “The Wayuu are left negotiating with little-to-no advice The corporations unilaterally establish the conditions of shareholding and profit sharing There is no legal framework for agreeing to cut down a trupillo tree They haven’t considered the loss of natural pastures or the spiritual dimensions like what will happen to the wandering spirits of the dead.” In the opinion of most indigenous leaders interviewed for this article some families are negotiating to stave off starvation The corporation offers them a few provisions – animals and corn – whose usefulness to the living will vanish as rapidly as a funerary expense There is no “shared value” policy here; only a “merciful gift.” A corporate agent confirmed with indifference that the indigenous could not possibly be partners because they did not understand losses and returns These bad pacts could well be sowing the seeds of social tension that will erupt someday In July 2021, regional media reported that various traditional authorities representing their communities had blocked the road between the town of Uribia and the village of Wüimpeeshi. The protesters were demanding free, informed and prior consent to decisions concerning the land and natural environment government spokespeople announced that a special battalion of the Colombian army had been dispatched with “mission of protecting the investment of the foreign economic corporations which have trusted Colombia enough to invest in this country.” It is clear that foreign investment is officially protected by the state protects the rights of the local indigenous communities is divided between those who approve of Isagen’s project and those who do not The reservation is protected by Colombia’s constitution which establishes that indigenous lands are non-transferable communal property and a sweltering sun falls over the territory The meeting’s participants are seated in a cool sharing chicha while the leaders take turns speaking has said that the construction of sixteen wind farms in Wayuu land would generate eleven thousand jobs believes the jobs will only last for the construction phase Jazmín Romero Epiayu comes from the southern reservations She is a distinguished leader from the organization Fuerza de Mujeres Wayuu (Force of Wayuu Women) a young and vehement leader on environmental issues and women’s rights In her role as a Wayuu activist and feminist not only has she observed the activities of wind energy corporations but also the exploitative works of other companies In addition to its immense wind and solar potential the Guajira Peninsula has other valuable natural resources like carbon and natural gas which has been divided among the multinationals and accidental deaths and coal pollution along the train lines They understandably feel they have lost control over their own lands Elba and Denys Velasquez Uriana live in Mushalerray The Epieyu are the traditional owners of this territory and although Elba has married into the clan she cannot take part in decision-making here Jazmin’s voice and verdicts are clear and firm: “The presence of more megaprojects in our territory exacerbates the problem we have had throughout history which we have not been able to remedy either through politics or from within our culture There is a high risk that the territory will suffer External forces have created disharmony on the inside which is fracturing our culture and even our fundamental Wayuu spirituality We have to begin by respecting Mother Earth Her organs are these exploited resources like gas and coal which are being sacked without her consent Nobody has asked Mother Earth what her coal Joutai (the wind) is an invisible being which represents breath Jazmín thinks that the foreigners “come for riches or for the power of Joutai or for what he provides us Can we keep falling in the error of not asking Joutai how he is And we have not told him that there is risk and asked him for wisdom through losing their connection with tradition and adopting a Western lens have been complicit in this whole situation.” The Lanshalia indigenous community is located near Guajira 1 wind farm Many of the elders who approved the project have died and some communities are requesting new consultations Inter-clan disagreements over the project have been escalating a representative from an area that already has a wind farm is happy with the agreement reached with Isagen and both sides have kept up open communication is direct dialogue between corporations and indigenous groups Isagen has given the Wayuu several benefits: a percentage of the profit from the sale of carbon certificates and compensation for the use of the territory we have enough money flowing into our community to keep up our economy and our quality of life has improved.” He believes that the conflicts over the wind turbines arise when “the corporations do not speak with the traditional owners of the territory Although they might live in the territory of their fathers’ clan they have no rights to decision-making there because Wayuu society is matrilineal We have been in dialog with Isagen some fifteen years Today the corporations want to do this whole process in a year.” As the meeting progresses and indigenous leaders voice their disagreement regarding the direction these energy projects are taking I ponder that the country could take better advantage of its past experience The first wind farm built in Colombia was the Jepirachi Planning and negotiations started in 1999 and lasted until June 2002 The community assisted in the environmental impact study and in drafting a plan for environmental stewardship The project has not progressed without tensions including prolonged occupations of the farms by protesters creating a valuable learning experience regarding the right and wrong ways to go about things considering the mantle of secrecy that hides the research phase and the absence of information available to the Wayuu regarding the environmental and social impacts on their territory Negotiations will continue into the next day with new delegates I find a moment to talk with Miguel Ángel López Hernández the arrival of dozens of wind farms “does not represent anything new in the context of Colombian-Wayuu relations Despite constitutional promises of Wayuu autonomy Take for example the so-called ‘preconsultations,’ where the corporations simply share information with the Wayuu instead of providing information and discussing different options Reinaldo is a fisherman and a guide for flamingo-watchers in Laguna Grande since they determine his daily fishing voyage and affect flamingo flight paths Miguel Ángel thinks that the objective of these projects continues to be “financial gain for the owners of capital who then deliver the dregs drop by drop to the territory’s majority indigenous population.” As we discuss the different conceptions of wind held by the corporations and the Wayuu he is hopeful: “The project could be an opportunity for two languages to come closer together Scientific knowledge about the winds could be reinterpreted through other kinds of wisdom if in turn this acceptance would allow them to understand us better.” We have learned the following key truth: the winds the Wayuu speak of and those that move corporate investment and government politics do not appear to have anything in common It is not a simple disagreement about economic compensation The heart of the matter is an ontological conflict a difference regarding the nature of things and the rights of the beings who inhabit the land There will need to be new dialogs about the different ideas of Mother Earth because this is one of their characteristics as a people: “to breathe and sweat down to the roots while sighing with the opening of wings The original Spanish version of this report appeared in the May 2022 edition of Gatopardo About the photographer: Andrés Cardona is a Colombian photojournalist and documentary photographer who covers armed conflict The recipient of various awards and scholarship his work has appeared in the New York Times Weildler Guerra Curvelo is an anthropologist and recipient of Colombia’s National Culture and Exemplary Citizen Awards The biggest impediment to community involvement is violence – from gangs and government Beneath Panama City’s gleaming skyscrapers traditional fishermen still venture out to sea for a hard-won catch Who has the best anthem for our hopeless and love-starved world: John Lennon or Leonard Cohen How can you remember to smile when you wake up Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting Thanks for visiting he was going to continue to play at the next level,” said GNB Voc-Tech football coach Justin Cruz of meeting Ian Curvelo “His work ethic and his real love for the game stood out,” Cruz continued “You can kind of tell if someone really loves football drove Ian from his days of playing youth football in New Bedford’s South End for the Whalers to him continuing his athletic career this fall at Mass Maritime Academy I was always pushed by my godfather,” the 18-year-old Curvelo said “He was a great player at GNB Voc-Tech in the 1980s and I wanted to be like him He never made it to the college level so I guess I’m one up on him If I ever had an issue with football or anything else Curvelo said he wouldn’t have arrived at this moment without the support of his parents “I’m blessed to have what I have,” he said They were even at Rockland and not many kids’ parents were at that game I’m lucky to have parents that have been by my side.” Curvelo had narrowed down his college choices to Bridgewater State and Mass Maritime A trip to the waterside campus in Bourne sealed the deal I knew that was going to be a place for me,” said the Fairhaven resident “The campus is beautiful; it’s right on the canal.” knows that making the jump from GNB Voc-Tech to Div “Academically they’re really good and in football they’re really good,” he said I didn't think I would be strong enough mentally and physically to put up with the demands you have to do there But the more people tell me I can’t do something Curvelo is also hoping his play at Mass Maritime will put GNB Voc-Tech football on the map I'm going to have to prove to them who I am and where I come from,” he said “Our school isn’t known for our football program was instrumental in GNB Voc-Tech’s turnaround from two wins in 2017 to making the Div “I feel like this year was something where we proved everyone wrong Then we came out and played in a playoff game which is amazing to me.” Curvelo said another highlight was beating Fairhaven 57-0 on Sept “It was playing and beating a hometown team that I had never beat before,” he said “We talked about playing smashmouth football and we went out and did that.” Curvelo provided leadership and experience to Voc-Tech’s offensive and defensive lines “He was one of our bigger lineman,” Cruz said it was his knowledge of the game and understanding of his footwork Curvelo joins a Mass Maritime team coming off a 6-4 record its best finish to a season since 1999 and the best record under coach Jeremy Cameron who was in the engineering and robotics program at Voc-Tech said he plans to study facilities engineering at MMA “I just like how you can take something in your head “You can take your thoughts and make them into a reality.” Follow Laurie Los Lee on Twitter @LaurieLosSCT By: Charlie Fiset | September 18 The beauty of equestrian sport is meant to be appreciated and admired and what better way to do that than by posting your best looks on Instagram Whether you’re riding in an FEI ring or simply schooling on a fine summer morning Here are some favourite #turnout looks by professionals and amateurs from the 2023 summer season Eventer Ally Curvelo knows shades and a little blue tape go a long way when putting together a look for cross-country FEI Eventer and Olympian Jessica Phoenix looks fantastic for the FEI jog in a tailored jacket that perfectly complements Wabbit Three friends from Daisy Hills Equestrian look fab in hunt coats at the Chilliwack Fair in British Columbia Hunter Jumper Vanessa Robert looks very stylish in tan and black at Les Écuries La Montée in Quebec FEI Jumper Beth Underhill looks beautiful in blue at Travers Horse Facility Elena Grande and Harlequin sporting everyone’s favourite accessory after a successful first show of the season Eventer Audrey Coleman looks fantastic in red in the Preliminary category on the Will O’ Wind Farm cross-country course in Ontario for the FEI jog at Thunderbird Show Park in Alberta Nicole Johnston looks well-dressed indeed at the Well Dressed Equestrian in-house schooling show this summer Irina Pljusznyin and Dakota Taylor show off their summer schooling style with trendy belts Dressage rider Cami McCormick perfectly matches his mount’s coat colour to his tie at the 2023 Para-Dressage Video Competition Series FEI Jumper Erynn Ballard and her pup smile for the camera FEI Grand Prix dressage rider Camille Carier Bergeron looks great in burgundy at Wellington this summer Torontonian Cameron Cuddy and Temper of Tony look debonair in blue and grey on the road to the USEF Pony Finals NAYRC champ Claire Robinson styles Glamour Boy in beautiful button braids at the Pacific Coast CDI in Temecula NAYRC Team Canada coach Pia Fortmuller and her sister Jade hack in style this summer Niko Keshtar and Chelsea Cavanaugh look sharp in matching vests as they school at Thunderbird Show Park in Alberta PEI Hunter Jumper Caroline and her partner Just Scootin’ Along know the best thing you can wear in the show ring is a smile For over 50 years Horse Sport has been the voice of equestrian competition in Canada and breeders who are highly involved in the equine marketplace Developed by The Web Developer LLC Capt. Sergio Curvelo will never forget the call that woke him from his sleep at 3 a.m It was an assistant chief in the Miami-Dade area requesting help from him and his dog trained to smell human remains Curvelo, with the Sarasota County Search and Rescue Recovery K9 unit, says he was still dazed and confused when the chief explained to him over the phone that a 12-story condo building had collapsed in Surfside.  "It was just one of those things where you're like what are you talking about,'" Curvelo told the Herald-Tribune From the scene: A quick dip in the water likely saved Surfside man from condo tower tragedy Champlain Towers: Remembering those who died in the condo collapse in Surfside Opinion: Catastrophic condo collapse nearly happened in Sarasota grabbed his K-9 Stryker and headed out the door for the three-hour drive.  "I didn't even ask him where it was," Curvelo said Curvelo said it was nothing like he'd ever seen in his more than 10 years of emergency response service Curvelo spent his early days as a firefighter and then transitioned to a K9 search specialist Seeing a building collapse of this magnitude was foreign territory.  "It was overwhelming to see a 12-story building on the ground like that." More victims named in Surfside: Death toll at 10 and 151 still missing. What else we know Monday Before and after: A look at Champlain Towers South, the Florida building that partially collapsed it was pretty emotional," Curvelo said "The deputies and police departments were pretty busy trying to be respectful and understanding of the family members trying to get onto the actual scene and holding them back I saw a couple of times where things got a little hairy." Curvelo said he wasn't "cleared" to give in-depth details of the scene But he noted the state of the building was difficult for first responders to navigate.  "The whole thing is like a pancake," he said "Most parts are like 8 inches of space between floors Curvelo says he usually tries to disconnect when helping in disaster areas.  He was down in Surfside from early Thursday through Saturday waiting to get called back to the scene.  "This is what I'm good at and my passion is for search and rescue "Gotta' keep your emotions in check or else you know A group of community foundations in South Florida set up a fund to help support those impacted by Surfside. Learn more here. Home - Articles - Rodgers beats Kemp Jan 23): First Asian World Indoor Tour silver meet ever was held in Kazakhstan with some good results Ever-young Mike Rodgers edged Demek Kemp in the duel of US sprinters as both clocked 6.66 in the 60m the women’s winner was fast; Arialis Gandulla (former Cuban) improved as Portugal’s runner to 7.18 PB and only missed the national record by 0.01 Cuban Roger Iribarne won the 60 m hurdles in 7.62 ahead of Kazakhstan’s David Efremov in 7.65 who improved his national indoor record to 7.62 in heats Mikhail Litvin with 46.41 in the 400 m (ahead of Brazilian Alexander Ruso in his first-ever indoor meet at 46.74) and World indoor bronze medalist Nadezhda Dubovitskaya with 193 in the high jump Good shape by 2017 European U20 champion Marino Bloudek from Croatia with a 1:48.23 indoor PB 800 m win Nicholas Kiplangat 1:48.31 and Slovenian Jan Vukovic 1:48.72 also indoor PB beat Ethiopian Hirut Meshesha at 4:14.40 in the 1500 m Ethiopian Ali Abdilmana won men’s 3000 m in 7:52.43 (indoor debut) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Shelpuk is a junior defender form McKinney while Mallory is a sophomore forward/midfielder from Spring The two paired to lead Sam Houston to its third post-season tournament appearance in the last four years as the Bearkats reached the Southland semifinals Shelpuk started all 22 matches as a member of the Kat defense that posted seven shutouts Mallory was a first team all-Southland selection and the Kats' leading scorer for the second year in a row Both were named to the 2011 Academic All-Conference squad The "Most Valuable Player" awards for the 2011-12 sports season were announced at the annual Sam Houston State University spring athletic banquet at the Lowman Student Center Ballroom on April 23 Thanks for visiting CT scans have dramatically improved the ability of doctors to diagnose medical problems but the increased use of the scans in recent years has brought with it a concern about the amount of radiation delivered to patients new technology at both Kalamazoo hospitals is helping to keep the radiation levels of CT scans as low as possible while still providing clearly defined images of the body’s interior That’s important because radiation exposure is cumulative and at high levels carries the risk of causing cancer and a smaller risk of causing genetic damage The new technology — called adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction or ASIR — was developed by GE Healthcare and allows a 30 to 40 percent reduction in radiation compared to a standard scan while obtaining the same image clarity it can produce a higher-resolution image while using the same amount of radiation Marcio Curvelo said ASIR can reduce radiation by as much as 40 percent to 83 percent depending on the body area being scanned and the patient’s body type all CT scans have some “noise,” or areas where an image would be somewhat fuzzy ASIR is able to pinpoint these areas to improve their clarity so that the radiologist doesn’t have to use as high a radiation dose as otherwise necessary but that’s like decreasing megapixels,” Curvelo said and it’s actually a very smart way of doing things Borgess Medical Center has the ASIR technology on its three most recently purchased CT scanners — one at the hospital and two at outpatient locations Borgess at Woodbridge Hills and Borgess Westside Lab and Radiology — and is in the process of installing it on another scanner at the hospital “Our long-term goal is to have it on a fifth scanner when we replace that one” at the hospital “ASIR has been in production for two or three years and is a well-established technology,” he said New CT machines  —  CT is short for computed tomography — are “very A new scanner costs between $1.2 million and $1.4 million Bronson has purchased a new scanner that has the ASIR technology and has added ASIR to one of its existing scanners The hospital also plans to add the technology to its third CT machine The affiliated Bronson Advanced Radiology Services also has a CT scanner Hodgman pointed out that Bronson’s new Discovery 750 HD scanner also has another technological advance — a modified garnet crystal that is more sensitive in detecting X-rays “It allows taking more views or acquiring more data with the same amount of radiation exposure,” he said The new machine’s high-resolution mode is not necessary for many kinds of procedures but it is particularly useful in visualizing small structures like coronary and cerebral arteries Radiologists can look for a cerebral aneurysm or evidence of bleeding in the brain And sometimes with a suspected stroke you are looking for narrowing in the arteries Bronson officials declined to reveal the price of the Discovery scanner according to documents the hospital filed with the state of Michigan Bronson proposed spending $2.1 million on a new CT scanner at the end of 2009 Curvelo and Mushett all emphasized that the two local hospitals have been very careful — both before and after obtaining the new technology — to keep patients’ radiation exposure to a minimum That’s why we made this investment in this technology,” Curvelo said “I take the risks of radiation very seriously,” Hodgman said “and I spend a lot of time educating people about it.” “We have specific protocols for different applications (of CT scans),” Hodgman added “Those have been carefully assessed and are based on the size and age of patients.” Bronson radiologists review all doctors’ orders for CT scans “Every week we change CTs ordered and change them to less radiation,” he said we’re consultants and we make sure patients are protected from unnecessary radiation.” radiologists will sometimes do an ultrasound It was concern about the irradiation of pediatric patients that prompted revised radiation protocols nationwide for both children and adults givng two or three times the dose necessary,” he said Curvelo said that in the past five to 10 years the use of CT scans has “skyrocketed.” “Now the likelihood of a patient getting multiple CT scans is very high,” he said “there’s been a lot of fine-tuning” when it comes to CT scans and radiation use the exposure to medical radiation is about six times greater now than it was in 1980 Hodgman noted that Bronson keeps track of a patient’s radiation exposure levels as part of the person’s medical history “But currently there is not an effective way to measure the exposure they may have received elsewhere,” Hodgman said “There has been some discussion about making that part of the medical record in the U.S This practice has started in some European countries.” The website RadiologyInfo.org suggests that patients who get frequent exams involving radiation or have multiple care providers should keep their own record of their radiation exams mammograms and PET (proton emission technology) scans where a radioactive material is sent to a specific body part and a machine detects the radiation coming from the body Athough there are risks to radiation exposure those risks should be put in proper perspective “We’re exposed to radiation every day in our daily lives,” Hodgman said “and our bodies have the ability to repair radiation damage One scan is a small fraction of your lifetime exposure to radiation The likelihood of cancer being caused by a test is very small Certainly there is reason to be concerned (about medical radiation) But are all of the CT scans being done necessary But they make a huge difference in patient care.” Hodgman and Mushett all emphasized the tremendous benefits that CT scans provide and the relative safety of CT scans compared to some other diagnostic tests “There’s a lot of cutting back (on radiation use) that we should be doing and will be doing,” Curvelo said “But the benefits outweigh the risks and consequences.” does not require the dye injection of a regular cardiogram and is safer “CT scans have replaced diagnostic angiograms,” Curvelo said Curvelo put CT scans in the category of penicillin and X-rays as “a paradigm-changing technology” for medicine “Medicine has had few times when technology has made such a difference,” he said CT scans have “reduced tremendously the number of unnecessary surgeries.” “Ten years ago when I trained in surgery,” Curvelo said “there was a 10 percent rate of false appendectomies we would do surgery and would take out a normal appendix That number has come down to 1 to 2 percent.” “I’ve been in radiology for 30 years,” Mushett said “The development of CT technology is one of the key tools doctors have available to diagnose disease It used to be it was not uncommon for patients to have exploratory surgery for lots of reasons CT scans have practically eliminated that process.” CT scans can reduce medical costs in some cases by preventing unnecessary surgeries they have chest pain and are admitted to intensive care to rule out a heart attack we spend $20,000 to $30,000 to keep them in the intensive care unit,” Curvelo said Sometimes it’s better to do one good test.” Contact HealthLife Editor Margaret DeRitter at Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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However, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed a player who is “quietly” among the “most popular free agents.” “Reliever Luis Curvelo is (quietly) one of the most popular free agents at the GM Meetings is a minor league free agent after 6 seasons in the Mariners system Seattle didn't have room for him on their 40-man Curvelo pitched to a 2.57 ERA in the minor leagues during the 2024 season It was surprising that Curvelo did not receive an MLB opportunity with the Mariners perhaps he will receive his opportunity elsewhere there is a chance that he will re-sign with Seattle but Curvelo is likely looking to join a ball club with a need in the bullpen The Mariners have work to do this offseason Seattle led the American League West early in 2024 but struggled at times down the stretch The Mariners still have postseason potential but they need to add some reinforcements The 2024 offseason will be important for them as they hope to develop a legitimate contending roster the 24-year-old reliever has a bright future It seems as if he is receiving no shortage of attention but there are plenty of teams around the league who would love to add a 24-year-old reliever who features a high ceiling to their bullpen Luis Curvelo will not receive too much attention in rumors and free agency predictions but signing the former Mariners reliever could prove to be crucial He will be a player to watch as MLB free agency continues Joey Mistretta is a Dallas Mavericks beat reporter Dallas Wings beat reporter and lead MLB editor for ClutchPoints Mistretta graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism from Biola University and he has bylines at NBA Analysis Network and RotoWire the Texas Rangers are signing free-agent reliever Luis Curvelo after a stint with the Mariners Update: Luis Curvelo is nearing a major-league contract with the Texas Rangers.”  via Morosi on X This potential move by the Rangers signifies their intent to bolster their bullpen with young Curvelo's career in the minors has been marked by gradual development and improvement showcasing a repertoire that has caught the attention of several major-league clubs With a fastball clocked in the mid-90s and a developing slider that has been effective against both right—and left-handed hitters Curvelo represents a potentially valuable asset for the Rangers pitching staff During his time with the Mariners' farm system, Curvelo compiled impressive strikeout numbers, demonstrating his ability to overpower minor league-level hitters. His performance in the 2024 season highlighted his readiness to jump to the majors with a notable improvement in his control and command The move to sign Curvelo aligns with the Rangers' strategy of building a competitive team capable of contending soon By investing in a young pitcher like Curvelo Texas is addressing immediate needs and looking toward sustainability and growth within its bullpen This signing would also provide Curvelo with the much-deserved opportunity to prove himself on the biggest stage in baseball Bringing on a player of Curvelo's caliber for the Rangers could be a low-risk especially if he can translate his minor-league success into effective outings in the major leagues it will be interesting to see how Curvelo fits into the Rangers' plans for the upcoming season and whether this opportunity will allow him to establish himself as a reliable option out of the bullpen this signing could be remembered as a savvy move by the Rangers' front office capitalizing on a promising talent overlooked by others Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints He's a die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic he works for Arizona Football in the Player Personnel and Recruiting department and formerly served as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School.