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Fox News
2 days ago
- General
- Fox News
Yankees fan claims he was hit by falling piece of concrete at Dodger Stadium: report
A New York Yankees fan was injured during Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he claims a piece of concrete from inside Dodger Stadium fell on him, hitting the man in the back. The Athletic first reported the incident on Saturday. Ricardo Aquino of Mexico City was watching his favorite team lead during a rematch of Game 5 of the 2024 World Series when he was suddenly struck in the back with what appeared to be a piece of debris from above. "He's in some pain, but all it was, was the hit. He's not bleeding, but he's in some pain," Alvaro Baeza told The Athletic, translating the outlet's interview with Aquino. According to the report, Aquino was sitting in section 10 – an area between home plate and first base. The piece of concrete fell on him during the third inning. The Athletic's Brendan Kuty shared photos on X showing the size of the debris that reportedly hit Aquino and the area of the stadium from where he claims it fell. Witnesses sitting around Aquino corroborated his account to the outlet. "We're spending a lot of money up here," one person said. "We should at least be safe." The Dodgers did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment, but told The Athletic in a statement, "We are aware of the report. We cannot say anything more until we have all of the information, which we are currently gathering." The Dodgers host the Yankees again on Saturday night at 7:15 p.m. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Times
2 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Dodgers install protective netting under spot where concrete chunk fell on fan
LOS ANGELES — Protective netting had been installed Saturday morning where a fan said he was hit with a falling chunk of concrete during a Friday night game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium. The netting covered an approximately two-foot section that comprises the top deck at the stadium. The concrete underneath was craggy and displayed cracks. The incident happened in Section 10 reserve, an area approximately between home plate and first base. Advertisement Dodger Stadium is 63 years old. 'We are aware of the report. We cannot say anything more until we have all of the information, which we are currently gathering,' the team said in a statement Friday night. It hadn't immediately responded to a new request for comment Saturday morning. A Yankees fan said he was hit with a piece of falling concrete while sitting in his seat at Dodger Stadium tonight. The concrete hit him in the back and he was still in some pain after getting medical attention. READ: — Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) May 31, 2025 The fan — Ricardo Aquino from Mexico City — told The Athletic a hunk of concrete hit him in the back while he was sitting in his seat. Aquino said he was in some pain, but that the concrete hadn't caused bleeding. Several fans in the area said they also saw the concrete fall and hit him. After the incident, he was visited by security and a police officer, who took the concrete piece with him. Then medical personnel visited with Aquino, who later returned to his seat with an ice pack and stayed for the rest of the game. No other fans reported injuries. Lewis Loy of Wilmington, Calif., told The Athletic he watched the concrete fall and hit Aquino. 'Me personally, to see some rocks fall like that,' Loy said, 'I would be clearing out this whole area. How do you know it's not going to fall anymore? … It could have hit a kid.' In April 1998, a concrete beam fell in Yankee Stadium, forcing the team to cancel two games and play another at Shea Stadium. No fans were in the stands at the time, and nobody was injured. ( Top photo: Brendan Kuty / The Athletic)
New York Times
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
Yankees fan says he was hit by falling concrete at Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES — Ricardo Aquino said he was hit with a piece of concrete that fell from the top tier of Dodger Stadium while he was sitting in his seat during the Los Angeles Dodgers-New York Yankees game Friday night. Aquino, a Yankees fan from Mexico City, said the piece of concrete hit him in the back. Advertisement 'He's in some pain, but all it was, was the hit. He's not bleeding, but he's in some pain,' said Alvaro Baeza, a fan who translated The Athletic's interview with Aquino during the game. The incident happened during the third inning of the game in Section 10 reserve, an area approximately between home plate and first base. The Dodgers later won 8-5. 'We are aware of the report,' the Dodgers said in a statement to The Athletic. 'We cannot say anything more until we have all of the information, which we are currently gathering.' Several stadium security guards and a police officer visited with Aquino, who also received medical attention. The police officer took the piece of concrete away from another fan who was holding it. Aquino eventually returned to his seat with an ice pack. Dodger Stadium is 63 years old, and the concrete above Aquino's seat appeared craggy in some places. Fans Lewis Loy of Wilmington, Calif., and Wilmer Rivas, of Los Angeles, were sitting behind Aquino and said they saw the piece of concrete hit Aquino. 'Me personally, to see some rocks fall like that,' Loy said, 'I would be clearing out this whole area. How do you know it's not going to fall anymore? … It could have hit a kid.' 'We're spending a lot of money up here,' Rivas said. 'We should at least be safe.' Jessica Coria, of Los Angeles, was sitting in the row in front of Aquino. 'I thought someone had thrown something and then I was like, 'We should get security,' and then (Aquino) showed us the rock, and it was clearly from the stadium that fell on him,' said Coria, who added that she's a season ticket holder. 'We were trying to translate (to Aquino) and we were like, 'This is not OK. You cannot have stadium falling on you.'' she said. ( Top photo: Brendan Kuty / The Athletic)
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Clay bellinger says son's Dodgers success can't top what winning in pinstripes would mean
Clay bellinger says son's Dodgers success can't top what winning in pinstripes would mean originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Cody Bellinger's career highlight so far was winning a World Series and earning MVP honors with the Los Angeles Dodgers. But as the Yankees gear up to return to Dodger Stadium this weekend, his dad, Clay Bellinger, says there's something bigger at stake now for the family. Winning it all while wearing the pinstripes. Advertisement In a recent TMZ Sports interview, Clay laid out what it would mean for the family if Cody could bring that championship magic to New York. Yankees' Cody Bellinger celebrates hitting a home Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images 'Cody loved every minute of his time with the Dodgers — winning a World Series and MVP, that's spectacular,' Clay said. 'But for him to do that as a Yankee, especially after being on the floats as a kid during our '99 and 2000 championships, it's going to be something really special. Way more meaningful for him and all of us.' The Bellingers know what winning means in New York. Clay was part of those iconic Yankees championship teams, and now the family gets to relive it through Cody. Advertisement 'That experience, walking the parade route down the Canyon of Echoes as a kid, and now playing in that same stadium, it's full circle,' Clay said. That is why the family was so excited this winter when the Yankees traded for Cody in their pivot after losing Juan Soto in free agency. The younger Bellinger had been key to the Yankees' success, especially lately. Through 50 games, he is batting .258 with eight home runs, 32 RBIs, and four stolen bases, posting an OPS of .786. After a rough start, which included a bad reaction to chicken wings, Bellinger has turned things around in the last 15 games, where he has been hitting .328 with a .591 slugging percentage.. It's been a special season for the Bellinger family and will be even more special later this summer. Clay confirmed he will be participating in Old Timers Day at Yankee Stadium this year. He said he is looking forward to getting pictures of father and son in uniform together on the iconic field. Advertisement Related: This Yankees Pitcher's Plan to Sneak Through This Weekend Related: Yankees' Pitching Staff Is the Real MVP With This 14-Game Run This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Eater
5 days ago
- Sport
- Eater
Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, These Are the Japanese Food and Drinks to Try at Dodger Stadium
Even with the fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani's move from the Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, few predicted the season-altering force he would become. Many call it the Ohtani Effect, especially after the team won the 2024 World Series. When Ohtani comes to bat, cheers erupt through Chavez Ravine, with fans clamoring to catch a home run. TV ratings are up for Dodgers games, the number of Japanese tourists flying in to watch the Dodgers play has increased, and as of March 2025, Major League Baseball jerseys bearing the name 'Ohtani' are the most popular on earth. But the Ohtani effect extends beyond just the scoreboard. Dodger Stadium has embraced the popularity of the Japan-born star, along with pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki, expanding its Japanese concessions to reflect the increased interest '[Ohtani] has brought new fans,' Dodgers CEO Stan Kasten told 'He's changed the mix of demographics at our stadium for games. We have changed some of the merchandise [and] some of the concession offerings.' Below are some of the existing and expanded Japanese options at Dodger Stadium for the 2025 season. Field Level The 2025 season introduced an LA-ified chicken katsu double-decker sandwich that uses Texas toast, Kewpie mayonnaise, creamy avocado, arugula, and applewood bacon. Find it on the Field Level near Section 8. In 2024, the Tokyo-based Tsukiji Gindaco and the Dodgers formed a partnership that introduced traditional takoyaki in Section 45. The savory octopus ball is filled with green onion, pickled ginger, and tempura. It's also a staple at baseball stadiums throughout Japan, including the Tokyo Dome. In the era of Ohtani, the stand also serves a takoyaki sauce-flavored Dodger Dog. In Field 8, shockingly good sushi is served at Delicious Hospitality. Is it more comparable to retail (read: grocery store) sushi? Absolutely. But quite good for what's being offered at one of the nation's last standing original ballparks. Japanese chicken katsu curry with steamed rice is served at the Field Level Cantina, Right Field Entrance, and the Reserve Level. During Japanese Heritage Night on April 28, the culinary team prepared a beef teriyaki bowl and a multi-layered wanpaku sandwich. Head to Section 8 for Delicious Hospitality's miso ginger chopped salad, or the hearty home run platter with teriyaki chicken skewers, steamed rice, dumplings, and shishito peppers. Reserve Level At Fan Fare in Sections 4 and 31, you can find a Kurobuta teriyaki mayo hot dog. Centerfield Plaza Tons of options are in Section 5's LA Feeds Blue with rotating specials like the Kurobuta pork sausage dogs, Kurobuta yakisoba dogs, miso ginger salad, and a chicken katsu bowl. Loge Level In the centerfield loge courtyard's Section 165, find Think Blue Craft Beer Bar for Nikaido shochu cocktails. One of the most refreshing cocktails in the entire park is an off-menu item. Ask any Loge Bar (Section 160) bartender for the Nikaido Highball with Nikaido Oita Mugi Shochu, yuzu, and a splash of soda. Top Deck Order the Kurobuta terimayo dog on the Top Deck at Section 5. Shochu Nikaido and the Dodgers partnered in early 2025 to make the Japanese distilled beverage the official shochu of the team. Nikaido's shochu is made with barley and can be found throughout the ballpark (see the map below). Related The Eater Guide to Dodger Stadium Sign up for our newsletter. 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
