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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Giants' Sean Hjelle confirms separation from wife Caroline amid viral infidelity and abuse accusations — will MLB suspend him?
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after his wife, Caroline Hjelle, publicly accused him of infidelity and emotional abuse. The allegations, shared in a viral TikTok video, have sparked online debate and prompted Major League Baseball to launch an official investigation. Hjelle has now responded to allegations. He abandoned us on Mother's Day: Caroline's claim The allegations came to light when Caroline uploaded a now viral video to TikTok, featuring clips of her with their two young sons. In the caption, she wrote: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mother's Day … once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The video quickly racked up views, with Caroline also adding hashtags like #cheating, #infidelity, and #soloMomLife, suggesting that the situation had been ongoing for some time. She later added, 'Yeah, I've had to be silent for too long about this,' hinting at a pattern of emotional distress and possibly manipulative behaviour during their marriage. Ooooof. Remember alllllll that shit that @SFGiants fans gave us about Julio Urias? Welp, I present to you Sean Hjelle! A man who abuses and cheats on his wife. Terrible look. Sending my love and prayers to Caroline Hjelle and her boys for brighter days ahead. Fans and followers flooded the comments section with support, expressing concern for Caroline and her children. Some also criticised Hjelle for allegedly walking away from his family during such a vulnerable time. MLB steps in as the Giants remain tight-lipped In response to the viral video, both the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. The Giants released a short statement confirming they were 'aware of the serious allegations' and that the matter is now being handled under MLB's Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse policy. Giants manager Bob Melvin also addressed the situation in a press conference, stating, 'Sean made us aware of the situation. It's being handled through Major League Baseball, and at this point, we're going to respect that process.' As of now, Hjelle remains eligible to play, though MLB reserves the right to suspend players temporarily while investigations are ongoing. Sean Hjelle responds: 'I will have a statement eventually' As per NBC Sports, Hjelle briefly addressed the media following a recent Giants game, confirming that he and Caroline had separated in May 2024 and were currently in the process of finalising a divorce. He claimed that the delay in the proceedings was related to his recent move to Sacramento. Although he did not directly refute any of Caroline's claims, Hjelle emphasised that he had not yet spoken publicly on the matter because he was consulting his legal team and agent. 'I don't have an official comment right now,' he told reporters. 'But I feel confident saying that I will have one eventually.' His reserved tone has only added to the speculation, with many awaiting a more formal response from either Hjelle or his representatives. What qualifies as 'abuse' in the MLB's eyes? One of the most talked-about elements of Caroline's post is her use of the word 'abuse.' While infidelity alone doesn't typically fall under MLB's domestic violence policy, emotional abuse or abandonment could prompt a serious investigation, especially if it involves any form of coercion or harm affecting minors. The policy gives the MLB Commissioner broad authority to suspend a player, even without criminal charges, if credible evidence of misconduct is found. However, these cases are often complex, and emotional abuse can be difficult to define in clear legal terms. Will Sean be suspended? For now, Hjelle's professional future remains in limbo. He continues to play for the Giants while the MLB conducts its investigation, but depending on the findings, a suspension—or even further disciplinary action—could follow. More importantly, the situation highlights the increasingly blurred lines between athletes' public images and private lives, especially in the age of social media where stories can go viral before the league or team can respond. As of now, fans, teammates, and the public are left waiting for Hjelle's full side of the story—while Caroline's video continues to fuel conversations about emotional abuse, fatherhood, and accountability in professional sports. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
NBC Sports
8 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season.
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Sean Hjelle's wife accuses Giants pitcher of abuse; team in contact with MLB
A day after San Francisco Giants' reliever Sean Hjelle's wife, Caroline, accused him of infidelity, family abandonment, and abuse in a viral TikTok, posted Friday, June 20, the team released a statement on the matter. "We are aware of these serious allegations," the statement read. "We have been in contact with MLB. These type of allegations fall under their jurisdiction and we won't be commenting further." The TikTok, which has garnered more than 3.5 million views and over 230,000 likes in less than 24 hours since it was posted, includes a caption that says, "When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone." Hjelle did not comment to reporters before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Chronicle reported. Before the game, Giants manager Bob Melvin said Hjelle was available to pitch on Saturday. Melvin acknowledged he was aware of the accusations. "He told me about it last night," Melvin told reporters. "We've talked to MLB and at this point, it's in their jurisdiction so we can't comment on it any further." MLB News: Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski begins MLB career with 11 no-hit innings What else has Caroline Hjelle said on the matter? The San Jose Mercury News cited a Giants spokesperson, who said the couple is divorced. It is unclear when the couple officially ended their marriage, but Caroline has several posts on her TikTok alluding to her struggles as a solo parent, dating back to October 2024, when she posted this video for the "17 Diapers" trend, meant to detail the struggles of early parenthood. On April 8 of this year, Hjelle posted another TikTok with the hashtag "divorce", claiming she was "devastated" after "finding out all the lies." Has Hjelle been important to the Giants' success? The Giants have been one of the surprise teams of 2025 with a 42-34 record while sitting in second-place in the NL West. A large reason for that success has been their bullpen, which has posted an MLB-best 2.60 ERA. Hjelle played a sizable role in the Giants' bullpen in 2024, when he recorded a 3.90 ERA across 80⅔ innings. However, he's taken a large step back in 2025, with his ERA ballooning to 4.66, while his BB/9 has increased massively from 1.6 in 2024 to 6.5 this year. Hjelle has pitched only 9⅔ innings this season. MLB News: Padres' Robert Suarez suspended three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with pitch
Fox Sports
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP MLB:
