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4 days ago
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Trevor Bauer wins default judgment in defamation suit vs. sexual assault accuser
Trevor Bauer wins default judgment in defamation suit vs. sexual assault accuser Show Caption Hide Caption Ex-MLB star Trevor Bauer settles sexual assault lawsuit Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer and Lindsey Hill, who accused him of sexual assault, have settled their lawsuit outside of court. unbranded - Sport A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Tuesday ordered a woman who accused former MLB pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault to pay the 2020 NL Cy Young award winner more than $300,000 in damages for violating terms of a settlement agreement. Attorneys for Bauer and Lindsey Hill, the woman whose allegations led to an MLB investigation and ultimately Bauer's 192-game suspension, struck a deal two years ago to end their lawsuits against each other. However, Bauer filed a new suit last October, alleging that Hill violated terms of their agreement by claiming multiple times on social media that she did receive financial compensation from him. When Hill failed to contest the new suit, Judge Daniel Crowley ruled in Bauer's favor and ordered her to pay $309,832.02 – $10,000 for each of the 22 alleged violations, plus attorney's fees and interest. After the decision, Hill acknowledged in a post on X that she "refused to participate in this suit in any way shape or form" and will appeal the decision. "He will never see a cent from me," she added. Bauer won the 2020 NL Cy Young award with the Cincinnati Reds and signed a three-year, $102 million free agent contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers the following offseason. However, he was placed on administrative leave in 2021 when allegations of sexual assault from multiple women led to an MLB investigation and an unprecedented 324-game suspension in April 2022. No criminal charges were ever filed. His suspension was later reduced to 194 games, but the Dodgers chose to release him while paying most of the $35.3 million remaining on his contract. Bauer, 34, has since pitched in Japan and Mexico, but has not received any interest from an MLB team, despite a stated willingness to play for the league-minimum salary. (This story was updated to add a video).
USA Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-MLB player Darin Ruf sues Reds over 'career-ending' injury at Great American Ball Park
Ex-MLB player Darin Ruf sues Reds over 'career-ending' injury at Great American Ball Park Show Caption Hide Caption Pete Rose now eligible for Hall of Fame after years of ineligibility USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale discusses Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame and what it means for the steroid era players. Sports Pulse A former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an injury at the ballpark he says ended his professional career. While chasing a foul ball during a June 2023 game at Great American Ball Park, Darin Ruf injured himself on a tarp roller used to cover the infield during bad weather, according to a May 22 lawsuit filed in Hamilton County (Ohio) Common Pleas. He fractured his kneecap and deeply lacerated his right knee, causing him to leave the game and be placed on the 60-day injured list, according to CBS Sports. Ruf says the tarp roller had no protective cushioning or cap over the end of the roller, which was made of sharp metal. He also says he couldn't see the exposed metal because a Gorilla Glue advertisement was covering it, according to the lawsuit. 'This didn't need to happen. I wish it didn't happen.' said Ruf in a news release. 'Players shouldn't have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a Major League field.' A Cincinnati Reds spokesman did not immediately return The Enquirer's request for comment. Who is Darin Ruf? Darin Ruf was a utility player in MLB for nine seasons, having stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He also spent three years playing professionally in South Korea. For his MLB career, Ruf registered a .239 batting average to go along with 67 home runs and 205 RBI. He also recorded an on-base percentage of .329. He was 36 years old when he suffered the knee injury at Great American Ball Park in 2023. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Former MLB player sues Reds over 'career-ending' injury at Great American Ball Park
A former Milwaukee Brewers first baseman is suing the Cincinnati Reds over an injury at the ballpark he says ended his professional career. While chasing a foul ball during a June 2023 game at Great American Ball Park, Darin Ruf injured himself on a tarp roller used to cover the infield during bad weather, according to a May 22 lawsuit filed in Hamilton County Common Pleas. Advertisement He fractured his kneecap and deeply lacerated his right knee, causing him to leave the game and be placed on the 60-day injured list, according to CBS Sports. Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Darin Ruf (25) hits a single during the eighth inning of the game against the Houston Astros Monday, May 22, 2023 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wis. Ruf says the tarp roller had no protective cushioning or cap over the end of the roller, which was made of sharp metal. He also says he couldn't see the exposed metal because a Gorilla Glue advertisement was covering it, according to the lawsuit. 'This didn't need to happen. I wish it didn't happen.' said Ruf in a news release. 'Players shouldn't have to worry about hidden hazards like that on a Major League field.' A Cincinnati Reds spokesman did not immediately return The Enquirer's request for comment. Who is Darin Ruf? Darin Ruf was a utility player in the MLB for nine seasons, having stints with the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. He also spent three years playing professionally in South Korea. Advertisement For his MLB career, Ruf registered a .239 batting average to go along with 67 home runs and 205 RBIs. He also recorded an on-base percentage of .329. He was 36 years old when he suffered the knee injury at Great American Ball Park in 2023. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ex-MLB player Darin Ruf sues Cincinnati Reds over serious knee injury
USA Today
16-05-2025
- USA Today
Ex-MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal arrested, facing felony charge for throwing rocks at a man
Ex-MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal arrested, facing felony charge for throwing rocks at a man Show Caption Hide Caption Pete Rose now eligible for Hall of Fame after years of ineligibility USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale discusses Pete Rose now being eligible for the Hall of Fame and what it means for the steroid era players. Sports Pulse Former Major League Baseball player Rafael Furcal was arrested in Broward County, Florida earlier this week due to a confrontation in a grocery store parking lot last month in which he threw rocks at a man he nearly crashed into with his car, according to a police affidavit obtained by USA TODAY Sports on Friday. Furcal surrendered to local law enforcement officials without incident on Wednesday and the three-time All-Star shortstop and infielder is currently facing a felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. The Sunrise, Florida police department affidavit states that a man was driving a work truck to drop off a coworker in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store on April 28 and Furcal nearly collided with them head-on as he drove through the lot. The truck driver told police he avoided a collision by quickly turning right and made a quick U-turn to circle back to finish dropping off his coworker when they passed Furcal's black Ford pickup truck again. ANALYSIS: Seven startling statistics as MLB season enters its second quarter The affidavit then alleges Furcal stopped, got out of his car and began throwing rocks and a plastic bottle at the other driver. The situation escalated after the truck driver got out of his car, as Furcal allegedly threw a larger rock "the size of a small palm," according to the affidavit. The truck driver, whose name was redacted, told police he tried to block the rock from hitting his body and that Furcal subsequently recognized he was "bleeding profusely" from his left hand before departing the scene. The truck driver told police he chased after Furcal and 'hit him a couple of times with his fists" before Furcal left in the Ford pickup. The truck driver said in a May 1 interview with police that he needed five stitches in his left hand, in addition to bruising on the right side of his body and left arm from the rocks. Police were eventually able to identify Furcal through vehicle registration records tied to a business registered at Furcal's home address in Weston, Florida. Video surveillance footage of Furcal's pickup truck in the parking lot and a positive photo lineup identification by the truck driver also helped the police investigation. An arrest warrant was issued for Furcal on Monday. Furcal played 14 seasons in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award with Atlanta in 2000 and was on the roster for the Cardinals when they won the World Series in 2011. Furcal was arrested in 2000 and 2004 while playing for the Braves for drunk driving, spending 21 days in jail after the latter for violating his probation.
USA Today
15-05-2025
- USA Today
Ex-MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal accused of throwing 'deadly missile' into vehicle
Ex-MLB All-Star Rafael Furcal accused of throwing 'deadly missile' into vehicle Former Major League Baseball infielder Rafael Furcal was arrested by Florida authorities and charged with two felonies, including for throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle. The three-time All-Star was booked into jail at the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Wednesday and surrendered without incident, according to jail records obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Furcal is also facing a felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. While details of the incident were not immediately available, Furcal, speaking from his home, told reporter Tenchy Rodriguez that the object he used was a rock – but that he had been attacked with a knife. Furcal played 14 seasons in the majors with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Miami Marlins. He won the National League Rookie of the Year award with Atlanta in 2000 and was on the roster for the Cardinals when they won a World Series in 2011. Furcal was arrested in 2000 and 2004 while playing for the Braves for drunk driving, spending 21 days in jail after the latter for violating his probation.
