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New York Post
12 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Chipper Jones crushes ‘toxic' MLB umpire after questionable calls in Cubs-Tigers
Chipper Jones has had enough of a certain MLB umpire. After multiple questionable calls were made during the Cubs-Tigers game on Saturday, Jones went scorched earth on Doug Eddings. The Cubs' 6-1 win was marred with several apparent missed calls, including a couple of called third strikes — including one that looked high and outside to Pete Crow-Armstrong — that were well outside of the zone and what looked to be a wrong ruling on a checked swing by Kyle Tucker. Jones took to X, claiming Eddings is one of the worst umpires in baseball. 'Not only one of the worst umpires in the league for going on 2 decades … but consistently one of the most confrontational. Toxic combination!' Jones wrote. 3 Doug Eddings talks to the dugout of the Chicago Cubs in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on June 7, 2025. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Jones, who played for the Braves from 1993-2012, had plenty of run-ins with Eddings, who began working in the MLB in the late 1990s. Eddings has worked 14 postseason series, including two World Series. He was also a part of the umpiring crew in the World Series last year between the Yankees and Dodgers. Jones seemingly doesn't have many positive memories from games umpired by Eddings. 3 The Braves' Chipper Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch on April 22, in Atlanta. Getty Images He isn't the only one, either. In June 2023, Eddings issued a warning to the Diamondbacks in a game against the Nationals. During the bottom of the first inning, there was complaining heard from the Arizona dugout and Eddings took it upon himself to address it, which was caught on the Bally Sports Arizona TV broadcast due to low game attendance. 'Remember, there's not a lot of fans here and I can hear everything you're saying,' Eddings told the dugout, which was also a slightly embarrassing shot at the Nationals, who were in last place in the NL East at the time. 3 Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals talks with umpire Doug Eddings after Eddings called pitcher Andre Pallante #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals with a balk in the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 16, 2025 Getty Images Jones clearly wants some action to be taken, seeing Eddings' calls as more of a troublesome pattern rather than the exception in the league.
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Hanson Bridgett LLP Plants Flag in Fresno with Addition of Labor & Employment Partner Ryan Eddings
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today that accomplished labor and employment attorney Ryan Eddings has joined the firm as a partner. He becomes Hanson Bridgett's first attorney based in Fresno, California, where the firm plans to open an office in 2025. Eddings will lead the firm's expansion in the Central Valley. 'As California's fifth-largest city and a major hub for agriculture, business, and innovation, Fresno has a dynamic economy and a vibrant future. The Central Valley region's significant growth in recent years merits expanded access to sophisticated legal services, and we're excited to be part of that continued progress,' said Kristina Lawson, managing partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP. 'The addition of Ryan, with his deep experience and strong labor and employment practice, is an important step in strengthening our presence in the Central Valley. Expanding in this region is central to our broader growth strategy and reflects our commitment to being California's law firm — equipped to serve the complex legal needs of clients across the entire state.' Eddings comes to Hanson Bridgett from the labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson P.C., where he has practiced for more than 15 years. He brings significant first-chair experience defending a range of employment disputes, including wage-and-hour class actions, cases brought under California's Private Attorney General Act, and single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful terminations. In addition, he advises management on all aspects of labor and employment law and the employment relationship, including hiring, termination, and other employment policies. For the last three years, Eddings acted as Littler Mendelson's managing shareholder in Fresno, a period in which the office nearly doubled in size. 'As a full-service firm, Hanson Bridgett provides a platform on which I can offer world-class counsel to employers in a range of disciplines, establishing a deeper connection with my clients,' said Eddings. 'I am inspired by the firm's strategic focus on California in general and Fresno in particular, and I look forward to leading its growth here.' A native of Fresno, Eddings returned to the city early in his legal career and advises local and national clients in health care, agriculture, and a range of other industries. He now serves as a board member of the City of Fresno's Historic Preservation Committee. Eddings is the second significant lateral hire for Hanson Bridgett in recent weeks. Last month, the firm added Gregory Reed as a partner in the firm's transportation and logistics practice group. Reed is based in Washington, D.C. Eddings received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. About Hanson Bridgett LLP Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hanson Bridgett LLP Plants Flag in Fresno with Addition of Labor & Employment Partner Ryan Eddings
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hanson Bridgett LLP announced today that accomplished labor and employment attorney Ryan Eddings has joined the firm as a partner. He becomes Hanson Bridgett's first attorney based in Fresno, California, where the firm plans to open an office in 2025. Eddings will lead the firm's expansion in the Central Valley. "As California's fifth-largest city and a major hub for agriculture, business, and innovation, Fresno has a dynamic economy and a vibrant future. The Central Valley region's significant growth in recent years merits expanded access to sophisticated legal services, and we're excited to be part of that continued progress," said Kristina Lawson, managing partner of Hanson Bridgett LLP. "The addition of Ryan, with his deep experience and strong labor and employment practice, is an important step in strengthening our presence in the Central Valley. Expanding in this region is central to our broader growth strategy and reflects our commitment to being California's law firm — equipped to serve the complex legal needs of clients across the entire state." Eddings comes to Hanson Bridgett from the labor and employment firm Littler Mendelson P.C., where he has practiced for more than 15 years. He brings significant first-chair experience defending a range of employment disputes, including wage-and-hour class actions, cases brought under California's Private Attorney General Act, and single-plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful terminations. In addition, he advises management on all aspects of labor and employment law and the employment relationship, including hiring, termination, and other employment policies. For the last three years, Eddings acted as Littler Mendelson's managing shareholder in Fresno, a period in which the office nearly doubled in size. "As a full-service firm, Hanson Bridgett provides a platform on which I can offer world-class counsel to employers in a range of disciplines, establishing a deeper connection with my clients," said Eddings. "I am inspired by the firm's strategic focus on California in general and Fresno in particular, and I look forward to leading its growth here." A native of Fresno, Eddings returned to the city early in his legal career and advises local and national clients in health care, agriculture, and a range of other industries. He now serves as a board member of the City of Fresno's Historic Preservation Committee. Eddings is the second significant lateral hire for Hanson Bridgett in recent weeks. Last month, the firm added Gregory Reed as a partner in the firm's transportation and logistics practice group. Reed is based in Washington, D.C. Eddings received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and his J.D. from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law. About Hanson Bridgett LLP Hanson Bridgett LLP is a full-service AmLaw 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys across California. Creating a diverse workforce by fostering an atmosphere of belonging and intentional support has been a priority at Hanson Bridgett since its founding in 1958. We are dedicated to creating an environment that provides opportunities for people with varied backgrounds, both for attorneys and administrative professionals. As the first law firm recognized as a certified B Corp, we are committed to the communities where our employees live and work and consider it part of our professional obligation to serve justice by encouraging and supporting pro bono and social impact work. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Patrick Clos, Communications ManagerHanson Bridgett LLP415-995-5098 | pclos@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
