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a day ago
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Umpire inexplicably issues a third-strike pitch-clock violation to Cubs' Seiya Suzuki while he walks off foul ball to his groin
This is not the intent of the pitch clock. In fact, it's a shining example for umpires of how not to implement it. During the first inning of Monday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, Cubs centerfielder Seiya Suzuki fouled off a 3-1 slider from Royals starter Noah Cameron. The ball bounced off the dirt at Suzuki's feet and straight back up into what's frequently referred to in these instances as Suzuki's groin. But we all know where it hit him — where it hurts. Thankfully for Suzuki, the blow appeared to be glancing. But even a glancing blow is cause for at least a moment of pause, which Suzuki took to walk things off. By the time Suzuki got settled back into the batter's box — in a more than reasonable amount of time, given the circumstances — the pitch clock had expired. And home plate umpire Clint Vondrak called Suzuki for a pitch-clock violation. The penalty for the violation was the third strike of Suzuki's at-bat and the end of the inning. Suzuki, commendably, walked calmly to the dugout without protest. Cubs manager Craig Counsell walked out of the dugout to take up Suzuki's case. Counsell gestured toward his own groin area while pleading with Vondrak to demonstrate the absurdity of the situation. When a baseball player gets hit in the, ahem, groin, with a baseball, he should automatically be provided with some leeway to get back to the batter's box. There's no specific hit-in-the-groin exception in the language of MLB's pitch timer rules. There shouldn't have to be. The moment the ball hits a batter's groin is the moment a timeout should be triggered. Suzuki shouldn't have to call one. This is common sense. There is leeway in the rulebook for an umpire to exercise common sense. "Umpires may provide extra time if warranted by special circumstances," the rulebook states. This was a special circumstance. But Cameron opted not to acknowledge it. Either that, or he missed what happened and didn't take the time or effort to suss the situation out. Either way, this one's on him.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Umpire inexplicably issues a 3rd-strike pitch-clock violation to Cubs' Seiya Suzuki while he walks off foul ball to his groin
This is not the intent of the pitch clock. In fact, it's a shining example for umpires of how not to implement it. During the first inning of Monday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals, Cubs centerfielder Seiya Suzuki fouled off a 3-1 slider from Royals starter Noah Cameron. The ball bounced off the dirt at Suzuki's feet and straight back up into what's frequently referred to in these instances as Suzuki's groin. But we all know where it hit him — where it hurts. Thankfully for Suzuki, the blow appeared to be glancing. But even a glancing blow is cause for at least a moment of pause, which Suzuki took to walk things off. By the time Suzuki got settled back into the batter's box — in a more than reasonable amount of time, given the circumstances — the pitch clock had expired. And home plate umpire Clint Vondrak called Suzuki for a pitch-clock violation. The penalty for the violation was the third strike of Suzuki's at-bat and the end of the inning. Suzuki, commendably, walked calmly to the dugout without protest. Cubs manager Craig Counsell walked out of the dugout to take up Suzuki's case. Counsell gestured toward his own groin area while pleading with Vondrak to demonstrate the absurdity of the situation. When a baseball player gets hit in the, ahem, groin, with a baseball, he should automatically be provided with some leeway to get back to the batter's box. There's no specific hit-in-the-groin exception in the language of MLB's pitch timer rules. There shouldn't have to be. The moment the ball hits a batter's groin is the moment a timeout should be triggered. Suzuki shouldn't have to call one. This is common sense. There is leeway in the rulebook for an umpire to exercise common sense. "Umpires may provide extra time if warranted by special circumstances," the rulebook states. This was a special circumstance. But Cameron opted not to acknowledge it. Or maybe he missed what happened and didn't take the time or effort to suss the situation out. Either way, this one's on him.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Pete Crow-Armstrong's injury serves as trade deadline reminder for Cubs
CHICAGO — All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is currently sidelined with a bruised right knee, giving the Cubs yet another item to consider in the final 10 days before the July 31 trade deadline. Known for his hard-charging style of play, Crow-Armstrong felt something on a slide during Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field. The Cubs penciled in Seiya Suzuki as the starting center fielder in Monday's lineup against the Kansas City Royals, hoping their primary designated hitter can be a temporary solution. Advertisement 'He just banged it up and woke up and felt a little swelling,' manager Craig Counsell said. 'We're just going to try to give him the day today, and hopefully back in there tomorrow.' Still only 23 years old, Crow-Armstrong has emerged as a legitimate National League MVP candidate with his explosive combination of power (26 home runs), speed (28 stolen bases) and Gold Glove-caliber defense. He played in 98 of the club's first 99 games, covering 870-plus innings in center field and routinely making the difficult plays look easy with his instincts and initial bursts. For a team with World Series aspirations, Suzuki is not viewed as a viable everyday center fielder. Even before this issue popped up, the Cubs acknowledged their group of position players had been remarkably healthy. Adding more depth was always going to be a priority at the trade deadline. 'This is not a scenario we want to consider a lot, obviously,' Counsell said, 'just because we want Pete in there.' The track record shows that the Cubs typically add an extra center fielder during a playoff race. While current president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer worked as Theo Epstein's general manager in Chicago, the Cubs made midseason moves to acquire Austin Jackson (2015), Leonys Martin (2017) and Cameron Maybin (2020) for depth and experience. Chicago is already exploring the trade market for potential upgrades that could include a starting pitcher, a late-inning reliever and a third baseman. There is no way to completely replace Crow-Armstrong's energy and production – and this could wind up being only a short-term issue – but the club would be interested in another insurance policy. The Cubs believe Crow-Armstrong injured his right knee on Sunday's rundown in the second inning, which led to Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet covering third base. Advertisement 'He's not completely sure what had happened,' Counsell said. 'But if you look at the replays, it was likely on that one. That's why it was a blocking-the-bag situation because the slide was clearly altered. If you watch the slide and replay, it's not a normal-looking slide. And further reason that it was blocking the bag.'
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Seiya Suzuki Player Props: July 20, Cubs vs. Red Sox
Seiya Suzuki has his sights set on a more productive performance after a hitless showing in his most recent game (0-for-4). He and the Chicago Cubs take on the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, who will send out Garrett Crochet to start, at 2:20 p.m. ET on NESN. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Seiya Suzuki player prop bets. Suzuki has racked up a team-best 26 home runs and 80 runs batted in. Among all batters in MLB play, Suzuki's home run total ranks sixth and his RBI tally ranks fourth. Seiya Suzuki Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Seiya Suzuki vs. Garrett Crochet Seiya Suzuki prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 1:24 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Seiya Suzuki stats against the Red Sox Red Sox starter: Garrett Crochet Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA Today Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change. Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose. While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling. We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site. Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Seiya Suzuki Player Props: July 19, Cubs vs. Red Sox
After he collected three RBIs in his previous game (a home run), Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs will see Jose Bello starting for the Boston Red Sox on Saturday at 7:15 p.m. ET on FOX. Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Seiya Suzuki player prop bets. Suzuki leads the Cubs with 26 home runs and 80 runs batted in. In MLB, Suzuki ranks sixth in homers and third in RBI. Watch tonight's Cubs game on Fubo! Seiya Suzuki Prop Bets and Odds How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox Seiya Suzuki prop bet insights MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 1:25 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Seiya Suzuki stats against the Red Sox Red Sox starter: Jose Bello
