Two-time World Series champion Jorge Soler says his postseason experience will help him mentor younger teammates in his first season with the Los Angeles Angels TEMPE – The Los Angeles Angels made a big splash during the offseason The Angels are Soler’s sixth team in an 11-year big league career So he’s used to adjusting quickly to a new clubhouse “It’s a little hard for me to make friendships at first but from being traded my first time up to now I know how to handle it with my emotions.” The Atlanta Braves sent Soler to the Angels on Halloween in 2024 and he has two years remaining on his contract showing why the Angels went after him to fill their cleanup spot behind three-time American League MVP Mike Trout “It’s been a great experience so far hitting behind him (Mike Trout) seeing him every day and seeing his work ethic,” Soler said “Obviously he is one of the greatest players to ever play this game and it helps me to be around an elite player like he is.” He is a career .243 hitter who belted 191 home runs and drove in 516 runs with a .794 OPS over 11 seasons in the major leagues “I was a little bummed out at first just thinking about my family “I am happy I am here now and feeling comfortable each day Soler moved to the United States when he was 18 to play professionally and made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs as a 22-year-old in 2014 He was a key contributor to the 2016 World Series champion Cubs He was traded by the Cubs to the Kansas City Royals after the World Series that offseason where he had the best season of his career batting .265 while leading the American League with 48 home runs and driving in 117 RBI He captured his second World Series ring in 2021 when he was traded from the Royals to the Atlanta Braves He only played 55 games with the Braves but hit 14 home runs with 33 RBI and then carried his hot stick into the postseason and went on to earn World Series MVP honors after batting .300 with three home runs a double and six RBI against the Houston Astros It’s the kind of production the Angels are looking for as they take a 10-year postseason drought – the longest in the major leagues – into the 2025 season “For me to be an inspiration to these young players I’m going to be whatever they want me to be as a leader and as a veteran,” Soler said and a player like myself who loves winning more than anything everything else will take care of itself.” The Angels open the regular season on the road Thursday with a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox Angels fans should be intrigued by what they have seen out of the Halos’ new addition The Angels’ young hitters get to be around a lot of talented baseball players but being around a two-time World Series champion and watching how they go about their business has been eye-opening is still getting his feet wet in the big leagues and says being around Soler has helped him “One thing that you can see when he steps in the box he is the type of guy that is going to get his swing off,” Adell said “We are very similar players who can hit long balls and hunt for mistakes and he is never up there getting cheated on his swings.” The goal has not changed for the Angels – stay healthy and try to get back to the postseason added different players who have won World Series titles and now it is building through a young core Angels outfielder Taylor Ward is excited for the 2025 campaign and looking forward to a lot of the roster’s new additions including the extra power the lineup gains by adding Soler “We have a lot of playoff-experience guys on our team and Jorge is a great hitter,” Ward said “He is going to be a powerful and steady bat for us and the main thing for us is staying healthy having everyone in the lineup is important Jayce Cicinelli expects to graduate in spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism Cicinelli has interned at California Premiere Collegiate League as a sports broadcaster Cronkite News is produced by the Walter Cronkite 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cet article merci de contacter notre service commercial West Ham signed Carlos Soler (27) on loan from Paris Saint-Germain at the start of the season and Le Parisien understand that the Premier League side want to make the move permanent after a difficult start to life at the London Stadium has slowly won the trust of Julen Lopetegui The Spain international’s performances in recent weeks could have a bearing on his future His loan at West Ham did not include a purchase obligation but a purchase option Talks have begun in recent days regarding keeping Soler at the Premier League club West Ham have been impressed by the player’s commitment There are talks scheduled to resolve the Spaniard’s future with those talks notably revolving around his wage demands who had become a peripheral figure at the Parc des Princes GFFN | Luke Entwistle and tells Vogue Philippines that although it’s her first time in the country Having been appointed to her position in 2022 the director is in charge of the strategic direction of the Swiss brand’s flagship show in Asia it has long outgrown being merely a commercial endeavor evolving into a catalyst for artistic expression and meaningful dialogue our platform is an intersection for creative opportunities in the art and cultural world,” shares Siyang-Le “I am very excited to have one art event connecting 42 countries and territories 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center (HKCEC) as well as a curated film program and talks by notable industry figures Their “Encounters” sector for large-scale installations will be the biggest this year 14 of which are brand new and made just for the show with the fair being held during the annual Hong Kong Art Week expect a city bustling with excitement and filled to the brim with shows and activities for art enthusiasts the contemporary art fair also has annual shows in Paris and Miami each drawing a diverse crowd of collectors takes on a role as a cultural touchstone for the region “I think it is our mission to foster the art community to bring Asia’s contemporary art onto a global platform and to increase the prominence of our art internationally,” she says.  more than half of this year’s galleries will be from the Asia-Pacific with key ones highlighted on the show floor Angelle says that they would like to put top Asian galleries at strategic locations to attract attention from a global audience The show likewise has a special section called “Insights” which is dedicated to art from the continent and collaborates with Asian artists and local institutions on special projects.  One such collaboration features the work of Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen “Night Charades” is an AI-generated animation that blends past and future while paying homage to the golden age of Hong Kong cinema Then there is Artists’ Night with Tai Kwun which will transform the historic police station into a vibrant stage for various kinds of performance art Through these and their other public art activations Siyang-Le reveals that their goal is for people to have a more immersive and personal encounter with art “We want you to feel that you’re not just going to an art fair but you’re experiencing an art journey as soon as you land in Hong Kong,” she states.  Philippine art will likewise have its moment courtesy of several unique presentations is a large-scale installation by Pacita Abad and Pio Abad presented by Silverlens with Tina Kim Gallery Conceived by artist and Pacita Abad Art Estate curator Pio Abad with “Encounters” curator Alexie Glass-Kantor the work highlights Pacita’s signature trapunto technique that combines stitching padding and embellishments on painted canvas.  will likewise be presenting their work through The Drawing Room The Manila-based gallery will be showcasing Soler’s abstractionist assemblages as well as his son Luis Antonio’s photorealistic paintings.  And while there will indeed be a lot going on in this year’s fair Siyang-Le is likewise keen on seeing the work of light and media artist James Clar “That is something I would like to see on site how this particular Kabinett project transforms Silverlens’ booth,” she shares She explains that the fair’s “Kabinett” sections are like “booths within booths” allowing galleries to highlight a particular artist it will be his piece called “Cloud Seed (Autumn)” which immerses the viewers in a simulation of rain and fog and new work from his “Parol” series that will be shown.  Bolstered by a global art market valued at USD 65 billion in 2023 the fair’s business activity is notable which commences during the two VIP vernissage days preceding the public opening It’s the kind of fair where you might expect to see works by Warhol and Calder alongside pieces by emerging artists and buzzy names like Yayoi Kusama and Takashi Murakami.  the fair somehow mirrors Hong Kong’s historic role as a bridge between East and West “It’s like this huge reunion in not only the art world bringing together different communities and art lovers,” Angelle says and even expound upon it to highlight the nuances of the region’s creative set “It’s great for the international audience to really understand the diversity of Asia.”  Art is of course a potent medium for conveying messages and exploring complex themes especially those being created in the present moment we can expect it to be a reflection of society’s vital issues to create a platform to accommodate multiple perspectives,” shares Siyang-Le.  given art’s far-reaching cultural impact in society its role is something the director thinks about a lot.“I feel like if you ask me on different days I may give you a different answer,” she says “I feel like the role of art is always evolving at least what we are trying to present on our platform Sean Dyche has been handed new signings to bolster his squad but that was not necessarily seen on the weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion The Everton manager handed out just one debut in the emphatic defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion with the likes of Jake O’Brien left on the bench in favour of Michael Keane But there is still time for Kevin Thelwell to work his magic in the market and provide the Everton boss with some further recruits And there is seemingly one player who the Toffees are seriously keen to bring in before the deadline next Friday The Blues have been looking to bring in another midfielder this summer following the sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa for around £50m Everton had shown an interest in Kalvin Phillips but have since seen him depart Manchester City for Ipswich Town But there is one specific midfielder who Everton are now believed to be showing an interest in over the final days of the window According to journalist Romain Collet-Gaudin Everton are ‘very interested’ in signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Carlos Soler The Spaniard joined PSG back in 2022 from Valencia where he has since gone on to make 63 appearances across all competitions Everton est très intéressé par Carlos Soler Le PSG va pouvoir faire jouer la concurrence entre les 2 clubs anglais Everton are not the only Premier League side to be showing an interest in the 27-year-old with West Ham United also on the scene Both sides have been informed that if they want to sign Soler over the coming days they are going to have to part with €24m (£20m) Any move to a foreign country for a player is going to see the individual come across a number of different issues perhaps the biggest is learning a new language but Soler has already learnt how to speak English Speaking to The Guardian back in 2022, Soler discussed his love for the Premier League having grown up watching it alongside his father. “It’s all so mad, so physical, that if you can adapt to the intensity and then make the right decision, find the right space, that gives you something,” he said. “Football is ever more physical but the player that ‘arrives’, that filters the final pass can adapt well: like Pablo Fornals, say.” Angel Aranda Saiz will be taking over as main trainer for Heffingen's mens' team. Aranda Saiz is a professional Spanish coach, who has mainly worked in Spain. He has coached everything from U10s to senior teams for both men and women's teams. Last season, he gained experience abroad in France as the assistant coach for the Perpignan Le Soler Métropole's women's team. He then took over the role of coach for Sanary's mens' team for the rest of the season and won the championship with this team. Recently, the famous artist Alvaro Soler took over his private life and married his partner, the German fitness instructor and model Melanie Kroll. This event, held in the shadows, was only recently made public, after its celebration on May 23, 2023. The confidential marriage of Alvaro Soler seems to have been a preferred option by the Spanish artist of German origin, presumably to spend the first moments of married life in quiet intimacy. After a previous significant relationship, which lasted five years, Alvaro Soler she finally met her soul mate in Melanie Kroll. Their marriage has been described as a dream come true. See this content on Instagram A post shared by Melanie Kroll (@melaniekroll) The couple chose to say their vows on May 23 in Spain, however, the news was only recently shared with the public. Melanie Kroll she showed off her stunning beauty with two different wedding dresses. The first was an elegant white dress by Rosa Clara, a Catalan designer, featuring a deep V neckline, a long skirt and a cape that fell off the shoulders. For the party, the Kroll she opted for a second dress, equally glamorous, but more fitted, adorned with crystals and sequins, completed by a pair of white sandals. See this content on Instagram A post shared by Melanie Kroll (@melaniekroll) stood out with a milky white suit combined with a bow tie of the same color in perfect harmony with the bride's attire who then expressed joy and enthusiasm for their favorite singer we earn a commission from qualifying purchases through ticketing links This commission does not entail any additional price for the user.