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New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Rays' Taylor Walls fumes at umpire after being ejected in heated scene
One tap too many, apparently. Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was ejected during the ninth inning of Sunday's 1-0 loss to the Astros for apparently tapping his helmet. The act was a nod to baseball's incoming Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which is expected to be implemented in 2027. Walls saw just one pitch from Astros closer Josh Hader, a slider down and away, which was clearly out of the strike zone, yet was called a strike by home plate umpire Nic Lentz. Advertisement The light-hitting shortstop then said something inaudible to the umpire and stepped out of the batter's box, tapping his helmet potentially in a mocking request to challenge the call. 5 Taylor Walls taps his helmet during the ninth inning of Sunday's game. X, @MLBONFOX However, that is not yet allowed in the league, and he was swiftly ejected. Advertisement Walls, who is hitting just .188 this year after hitting .183 in 2024, went berserk after the ejection. Walls' aggressive reaction shocked broadcasters, as well as coaches, who were unable to corral him in an attempt to deescalate the situation and saw him run back at the umpire. Lentz gave a clear explanation of the ejection, adding that it was because of the way he tapped his helmet, which ignited the fury-filled aftermath. Advertisement 5 Umpire Nic Lentz ejects Taylor Walls X, @MLBONFOX 5 Taylor Walls goes wild at Nic Lentz during ejection. X, @MLBONFOX After the game, Walls denied mocking the umpire with a mock-challenge request and that he didn't even remember the heated back and forth. 'I just remember going to get into the box, kind of adjusting my helmet, and then hearing him mouthing something,' Walls told FanDuel's Ryan Bass. Advertisement 'I think I said, huh, like, 'What'd you say? I can't hear you.' At that point, I have no recollection of it, but after seeing the video, it looks like I tapped my helmet, but it was totally unintentional, something I was not consciously aware of at all,' Walls went on. 'I'm looking right at him when I'm doing it with no sincere, at that point, maybe I was frustrated with the strike call, but there was no sincerity of trying to show the guy up. 5 Taylor Walls is held back by coaches during an ejection. X, @MLBONFOX 'I don't know how he didn't see that in the moment, but I'm looking right at him. We're so confused, trying to understand what he said and I think it was just a mannerism that happened because I was stepping into the box, kind of re-adjusting my helmet at the time, and that just happened. He comes out, and he's like, 'We're not doing that. You're out of here,' and tosses me. 'So, at this point, I have no idea that I just, what looked like to him, tapped my helmet, so I'm ticked off. I'm like, what are you talking about? I didn't say anything to you. I'm asking you what you said, and [I] had no recollection that I even made a gesture that looked like that. Never in my life have I shown an umpire [up] like [that], been that disrespectful to do something like that. We didn't even have the ABS in spring training, so just to be so on edge thinking that somebody's just trying to be so disrespectful and show you up at that point, I think it was premature.' 5 Taylor Walls goes back for more at umpire Nic Lentz. X, @MLBONFOX The Rays are now in third place in the AL East with a 30-29 record after losing two of three to the Astros. They open up a three-game set with the Rangers on Monday.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shohei Ohtani to face pitchers for the first time since Tommy John surgery
Shohei Ohtani to face pitchers for the first time since Tommy John surgery (Image Source: Getty) The Dodgers two-way sword, Shohei Ohtani has been quite useful for the Los Angeles Dodgers with his bat. However, his pitching skills were not put to use as he was still in rehab to recover from a Tommy John injury. However, Ohtani is all set to face the pitchers for the first time since 2023, even though it's just a practice session. Will Shohei Ohtani pitch to hitters this season As per Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, Shohei Ohtani is ready to pitch in a practice session, where he will be pitching to MLB hitters. — MLBONFOX (@MLBONFOX) Shohei Ohtani is one of the rarest baseball players due to his dually ability of pitching and hitting. In the 2025 season itself, Ohtani has had 197 at-bats, of which he scored 17 homers, and 31 RBIs, which increased his hitting average to .299, OBP to .396, and OPS to 1.041. However, the Dodgers' star player has not been seen on the mound since 2023, due to an elbow ligament injury. Why was Shohei Ohtani not pitching since 2023 The main reason as to why Shohei Ohtani was not on the mound was because he was in rehab after undergoing a Tommy John surgery in 2023. He had an elbow ligament injury, for which the surgery was important. After the surgery, it has been difficult for Ohtani to appear on the mound. However, after 2 long years, and continuous rehab sessions, Ohtani is finally ready to pitch in a practice session. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo If everything goes well, Ohtani might appear on the field soon. Shohei Ohtani pitching in a practice session (Image Source: Getty) His pitching abilities speak volumes of his skills. Even though his ERA has been at 3.01 and WHIP at 1.08 since 2023, if Ohtani starts pitching right away, those stats are bound to change. What remains to be seen is how Ohtani pitches in the practice session on Saturday, and whether it goes smoothly, and without any complications. Though Ohtani has won multiple awards for his batsman skills, which include, MCP, Silver Slugger, and NL All-Star, he is yet to win the CY Young award. Also Read: What's next for Shohei Ohtani after ramping up his pitching progression Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Why Alex Bregman's early return means more than just baseball for the Boston Red Sox
Image Source: Getty By now, Boston Red Sox slugger Alex Bregman should have been the talk of the town, but not in just the conventional sense of his record-tying World Series showing. After his second child was born, Bregman opted to return to the team on the day after the baby was born, rather than the maximum period of paternity leave that Major League Baseball permits. Alex Bregman's early return highlights his commitment to the Red Sox Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal with the Red Sox in February after spending nine seasons with the Houston Astros. Bregman turned down offers that would have kept him in town longer—the Detroit Tigers offered him six years and $171.5 million, among other clubs—to play in Boston, where he found the organization's 'championship culture' important, and to give his wife a chance to attend Harvard Business School. — MLBONFOX (@MLBONFOX) At first, there were questions about where Bregman would play in the Red Sox's infield, what with Rafael Devers holding down third base. But Devers eventually moved to designated hitter, clearing the way for Bregman to slide into third. Bregman has posted strong numbers since the beginning of the season, including a five-hit performance on April 15 when he hit two home runs and had four RBIs in a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Alex Bregman's leadership goes beyond the field, inspiring his new teammates Bregman, coming in between paternity leave, has elicited admiration from teammates and coaches, and is an illustration of his dedication to the team. The veteran pitcher Garrett Crochet, also a newcomer to the Red Sox this year, valued Bregman's work ethic and his leadership, calling him someone ' who just brings a certain intensity to our clubhouse .' The Red Sox are attempting to get back to contention for the playoffs following a .500 last season. Bregman's contribution both on and off the field is invaluable. His ability to make team needs more important than personal ones—especially in moments that would absolutely necessitate otherwise—reflects the culture of accountability, excellence, and togetherness that the Celtics are trying to foster in the 2019-20 season. In a game in which leadership often presents itself in a series of whispers, Bregman is shouting against all that silence, making it clear that his influence is not restricted to being one of the best players but heading the Red Sox on their search for what they hope will be a special October. Also Read: Red Sox's Alex Bregman is one swing away from joining the 200 HR club Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
