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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
McKinstry scores on wild pitch and MLB-leading Tigers top Royals 1-0
Kansas City Royals left fielder Drew Waters cannot catch a foul ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) celebrates after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrate after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals left fielder Drew Waters cannot catch a foul ball off the bat of Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic throws to a Detroit Tigers batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith (33) celebrates after hitting a single against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest, left, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrate after a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) Detroit Tigers' Zach McKinstry is congratulated after scoring on a wild pitch during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, June 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Zach McKinstry hit a leadoff triple in the third inning and scored on Kris Bubic's wild pitch to lift the Detroit Tigers over the Kansas City Royals 1-0 on Sunday. Riley Greene had two of Detroit's five hits as the Tigers bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Kansas City on Saturday that ended their five-game winning streak. They took two of three from their AL Central rivals for their 14th series win this season. Advertisement Detroit entered June with the best record in the majors for the first time since 2006. Tigers starter Keider Montero permitted seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Chase Lee (2-0) got four outs for the win, and Will Vest earned his ninth save. Bubic (5-3) tied a career high with nine strikeouts in seven innings, giving up four hits with two walks. The left-hander has fanned nine batters in three of his last four starts. Salvador Perez had three of Kansas City's nine hits, but the Royals stranded eight runners. They have scored four or fewer runs in 50 of 60 games this season. Kansas City infielder Maikel Garcia was scratched from the starting lineup with right thumb soreness. Advertisement Key moment McKinstry scored when Bubic's sweeper in the dirt deflected off Perez and rolled near the Royals' dugout on the first-base side. Key stats In the last 12 games between the division foes, 10 have been decided by two or fewer runs. Up next RHP Jack Flaherty (3-6, 3.94 ERA) starts Monday night when the Tigers continue their seven-game trip against the Chicago White Sox. RHP Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33) pitches Tuesday for the Royals in their series opener at St. Louis. ___ AP MLB:
Forbes
6 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Cubs Willing To Get Back To The Table With Pete Crow-Armstrong
While the acquisition of Kyle Tucker was the dominant storyline entering the season, the play of second-year center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has done more to help the Cubs to a 34-21 start, which through Tuesday was tied with the Dodgers and Mets for the second-best record in the National League. Crow-Armstrong has been arguably the most complete player in the majors over the first two months of the season. He's hitting .280 with 14 home runs and 14 stolen bases while also delivering +8 Defensive Runs Saved. The two most used calculations of WAR both credit him for more impact than Tucker, who is having a strong season of his own (.285-12-39 with 15 stolen bases). Baseball Reference's algorithm a 2.9-2.1 edge over Tucker in WAR; Fangraphs has it 3.0-2.4. The biggest difference between the two, of course, is salary. The 23-year-old Armstrong is earning $771,000 while Tucker, at 28 and in his last year before free agency, is at $16.5 million. It's possible Tucker's next contract will approach, if not exceed, $500 million. Baseball's twin engines of arbitration and free agency will stop Crow-Armstrong from realizing his market value until 3031, when Tucker is in the sixth season of his next deal, but recent reports suggest he may have his own nine-figure deal before this season ends. The Cubs have managed Crow-Armstrong brilliantly since acquiring him from the Mets in the Javier Baez trade. The 2020 first-rounder played 240 games in the minors, honing his talents, before arriving at Wrigley Field to stay last April. He made a 13-game cameo in 2023 and played 123 games last season, giving him 170 days service time entering 2025. That's two days short of what's considered a full season, essentially giving the Cubs a seventh full season of control. Crow-Armstrong is guaranteed of being in the Super 2 class of arbitration-eligible players after 2026, meaning he'll be able to use that economic tool four times if he isn't signed to a multi-year contract. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has Super 2 status, has earned $70 million from Toronto for four arbitration seasons. Juan Soto ($31 million) and Shohei Ohtani ($30 million) settled on the two biggest salaries in their final seasons in arbitration. The Cubs are hoping to get some cost certainty with Crow-Armstrong. They did that with Anthony Rizzo (seven years, $41 million in 2013) while going year-to-year with Baez and Kris Bryant. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has acknowledged having attempted to negotiate a long-term deal with Crow-Armstrong during spring training. He told the Athletic's Patrick Mooney the team is prepared to re-enter talks whenever Crow-Armstrong's representatives, Creative Artists Agency, is ready. 'Not talking during the season, to me, that's a player-focused thing,' Hoyer said on Tuesday. 'I'm not playing. I've got time to negotiation if they want.' The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported the Cubs offered Crow-Armstrong a guarantee in the range of $60-70 million in March before talks were tabled. He said the Cubs have indicated they are willing to increase that offer if Crow-Armstrong wants to return to the table. San Diego center fielder Jackson Merrill signed a nine-year, $135-million contract extension at the start of this season, setting a record for a non-arbitration player. Merrill was second to Paul Skenes in Rookie of the Year voting in 2024, racking up 5.3 f-WAR with 24 home runs, 90 RBI, 16 stolen bases and +0 DRS. Merrill had one full season of service time when he signed his deal, putting him one year closer to free agency than Crow-Armstrong at this point. The Cubs would love to keep Tucker and Crow-Armstrong alongside each other through 3030, if not beyond. But all indications point to Tucker's desire to let the free agent market determine his value next fall, when the Cubs will have to bid against baseball's biggest spenders.
National Post
27-05-2025
- General
- National Post
MLB star goes ballistic on umpire after getting ejected on brutal call: 'I'm not an animal'
There were some Memorial Day fireworks at Comerica Field in Detroit – during a ballgame. Article content Article content Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had to be restrained by teammates after being ejected by umpire Phil Cuzzi following a controversial called third strike. Article content The incident occurred in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Baez, the leadoff hitter in the inning, took a full-count curveball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that appeared to be well below the strike zone. However, Cuzzi called the pitch, ringing up Baez for the first out of the inning. Article content Article content The two-time all-star did not take the call well, quickly getting in Cuzzi's face and arguing the decision. After Baez finished his tirade and turned to walk back to the dugout, the umpire ejected him from the game, kicking off another big scene. Article content Javy Baez was HEATED over this strike three call and he's been ejected — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 26, 2025 Article content Article content Tigers manager A.J. Hinch arrived at the plate to argue his player's case while third base coach Joey Cora and teammate Gleyber Torres had to restrain Baez, who became furious. Article content Baez was seen trying to push past Cora and Torres and swung his helmet around before it fell to the ground. Article content Article content 'Javy Baez is incensed. I don't know what was said, but Javy is livid,' one of the Tigers' broadcasters said during the incident. 'A.J. Hinch was one step away, but Phil Cuzzi threw out Javy Baez and Javy's going to leave this game.' Article content Baez fumed to reporters after the game, saying that he only told Cuzzi that the pitch wasn't 'a f***ing strike.' Article content 'That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out,' Baez said, according to Evan Petzoid of the Detroit Free Press. Article content Javier Báez: 'I only said, 'I'm looking for that pitch. It's not a fucking strike.' That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out.' #Tigers — Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) May 26, 2025
Toronto Sun
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
MLB star goes ballistic on umpire after getting ejected on brutal call: 'I'm not an animal'
'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me' Javier Baez (right) of the Detroit Tigers is held back by third base coach Joey Cora after being called out on strikes as manager manager A.J. Hinch argues with home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi. Getty Images There were some Memorial Day fireworks at Comerica Field in Detroit – during a ballgame. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Tigers shortstop Javier Baez had to be restrained by teammates after being ejected by umpire Phil Cuzzi following a controversial called third strike. The incident occurred in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Baez, the leadoff hitter in the inning, took a full-count curveball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that appeared to be well below the strike zone. However, Cuzzi called the pitch, ringing up Baez for the first out of the inning. The two-time all-star did not take the call well, quickly getting in Cuzzi's face and arguing the decision. After Baez finished his tirade and turned to walk back to the dugout, the umpire ejected him from the game, kicking off another big scene. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch arrived at the plate to argue his player's case while third base coach Joey Cora and teammate Gleyber Torres had to restrain Baez, who became furious. Baez was seen trying to push past Cora and Torres and swung his helmet around before it fell to the ground. 'Javy Baez is incensed. I don't know what was said, but Javy is livid,' one of the Tigers' broadcasters said during the incident. 'A.J. Hinch was one step away, but Phil Cuzzi threw out Javy Baez and Javy's going to leave this game.' Baez fumed to reporters after the game, saying that he only told Cuzzi that the pitch wasn't 'a f***ing strike.' 'That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out,' Baez said, according to Evan Petzoid of the Detroit Free Press . This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Javier Báez: 'I only said, 'I'm looking for that pitch. It's not a fucking strike.' That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out.' #Tigers — Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) May 26, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Baez also insisted that his incensed reaction wasn't over the strike call, but rather the way Cuzzi dismissively spoke to him during their exchange. 'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me,' Baez said. 'I'm not an animal. We can talk. We can argue. And that's it. If he would've told me, 'OK, I missed it,' I would've f***ing shut up. I know he's not perfect, but don't treat me like that.' In his fourth season with the Tigers, Baez rose to fame during his time with the Chicago Cubs, with whom he won a World Series in 2016. Baez also won a gold glove and a silver slugger award with the Cubs before being dealt to the New York Mets at the 2021 trade deadline. He then signed with Detroit in late 2021 as a free agent. Read More Music Olympics Columnists Relationships World
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘I'm not an animal': Tigers' Javier Baez reacts to being ejected from Memorial Day MLB game vs the Giants
Detroit Tigers' Javier Baez clarified what caused him to lose it at the home plate umpire on Monday, saying that the reaction wasn't about the call. Baez was so enraged by a called strike three that he had to be held back during the Tigers' 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Memorial Day. After the game, Baez told reporters that he had only said that it wasn't 'a f–king strike.' 'That's the only thing I said. And then he said, 'Don't point at it. Walk out.' And then I said, 'What do you mean, walk out? I'm asking you something,' and then he just threw me out,' Baez was quoted by the Detroit Free Press as saying. The shortstop insisted that his reaction wasn't over the call but rather over the way the umpire spoke. 'It's not even about the call. It's about how he treated me. I'm not an animal. We can talk. We can argue. And that's it. If he would've told me, 'OK, I missed it,' I would've f–king shut up. I know he's not perfect, but don't treat me like that,' he added. The incident happened during the Detroit Tigers' fifth inning when home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi called Javier Baez out on a 3-2 pitch that appeared outside the strike zone. Enraged at the decision, the Tigers' shortstop quickly began arguing with the umpire. Several times during the word exchange, it appeared as though Baez was going to walk away. But he re-engaged several times before the home plate umpire finally tossed him from the game. The already angry Baez attempted to charge back toward the umpire after being ejected. He needed to be held back by third base coach Joey Cora and teammate Gleyber Torres. 'Javy Baez is incensed. I don't know what was said, but Javy is livid. AJ Hinch was one step away, but Phil Cuzzi threw out Javy Baez, and Javy's going to leave this game,' a Tigers' broadcaster said on-air
