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Time of India
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Toxic combination': Ex-Braves star Chipper Jones rips into umpire Doug Eddings in brutal takedown
Image Source: Getty Baseball legend Chipper Jones called out MLB umpire Doug Eddings for bad calls in a Cubs-Tigers game. His angry words on X about Eddings' mistakes have got fans talking. People are upset about umpiring errors, and Jones' post has made the issue a big deal in baseball. Chipper Jones slams Doug Eddings for controversial calls During the Chicago Cubs' 6-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on June 7, 2025, at Comerica Park, umpire Doug Eddings made several wrong calls. A video shared online showed two strike calls that were way outside the strike zone and a bad check-swing call against Cubs player Kyle Tucker. Chipper Jones, a former Atlanta Braves star, posted the video on X and said Eddings is one of the worst umpires in baseball for almost 20 years. He also called Eddings too aggressive, saying it's a 'toxic combo.' Jones played from 1993 to 2012 and probably dealt with Eddings many times. Fans agreed with Jones, pointing out Eddings' history of bad calls. Many are now asking for better umpires or even robot umpires to avoid mistakes. Eddings' shouting at the Cubs' dugout made things worse. Also Read: MLB insider claims Braves are risking long term future by refusing to trade Marcell Ozuna before deadline Eddings' history and the push for robo-umps Doug Eddings has been an MLB umpire for 26 years and worked big games, like two World Series. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo But he's often criticized for messing up calls, like missing 29 in one game in 2022. Fans and experts, including writer Jon Heyman, say his calls are inconsistent, and he's quick to argue with players and coaches. The Cubs-Tigers game added to his bad reputation. Some fans want robot umpires because they make fewer mistakes. MLB tested a system that checks calls automatically, and it fixed over half of the bad ones in spring training. While Eddings is still a top umpire in 2025, fans are tired of errors like his. Jones' strong words have made people talk more about using technology to make umpiring better. The debate about robot umpires is growing as fans want fairer games. The Eddings controversy in the Cubs-Tigers game has made fans and experts question umpiring in baseball. Chipper Jones' post on X has got everyone talking about Eddings' mistakes and attitude. With calls for robot umpires getting louder, MLB might need to make changes soon. Jones' words have put a big focus on fixing umpiring problems.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local T-shirt company raises more than $380,000 for family of fallen Kansas City firefighter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A fundraiser for Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was killed in the line of duty, has raised more than $380,000. Joe and Dawn Eddings of – a firefighter-owned shop in Kansas City, Missouri, specializing in USA-made shirts, polos, jackets and other clothing – released a new and to raise funds for his family. Within 24 hours, the company raised more than $85,000. Kansas City T-shirt company raises over $85K for family of fallen KCFD firefighter-medic Now, the online store is closed – having raised a total of $381,500. Every dollar will be donated directly to his family. 'What began as a Kansas City Metro initiative quickly grew far beyond what we could have imagined—reaching all 50 states, 14 countries and numerous U.S. military bases,' the Eddings' said in a news release. Production is now set to begin. Starting Monday, the store said it began ordering and printing more than 36,000 items – folding each one by hand and preparing to ship to more than 32,000 addresses. 'This is no small task, but one we are honored to take on,' the Eddings' said. 'As a small, family-owned business with just 16 employees, we're grateful to the friends, family members and local departments who've offered to volunteer their time to help us with folding and packaging.' The Eddings' are asking for patience as they work to ship the tens of thousands of orders. They said the original May 19 ship date was based on an estimated few thousand local orders—a total that was greatly surpassed. KC firefighter's death highlights rise in violence against health care workers nationwide 'We never dreamed the response would be this monumental,' they said. 'While we wish we could ship as fast as Amazon, that simply isn't our reality. But what we offer is heart, dedication and the promise that your order will be filled with care.' They said some people have reported the fundraiser as fraudulent, resulting in chargebacks and canceled orders. 'We want to reassure you that this effort is very real, and we are fully committed to fulfilling every single order,' the Eddings' said. According to the couple, they will be posting updates and behind-the-scenes photos on their Facebook at @e2embroidery. 'From our small first responder family-owned business to you—thank you for your support, your trust, and your patience,' they said. 'This has been nothing short of a miracle, and we are honored to be part of it with you.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
