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Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez had enough of brutal umpiring in Mets-Diamondbacks series: ‘El stinko'
Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez didn't hide their feelings about the umpiring crew in charge of this week's Mets-Diamondbacks series. And Thursday's matinee got to a point where both really made sure to let their SNY audience know how they felt. Advertisement Things came to a head in the top of the ninth in Arizona's 4-2 win at Citi Field when the Diamondbacks loaded the bases with two outs and slugger Eugenio Suarez up at the plate. Reliever Ty Adcock's slider in a 1-2 count didn't break back over the plate, but the ball did clearly hit the bat of Suarez and landed in catcher Luis Torrens' glove, which would've been a foul tip strike three. Both Torrens and manager Carlos Mendoza pleaded with home plate umpire John Bacon, who did not seem to agree and called the pitch a ball. Cohen then tore into Bacon's ability to call the game behind the dish. The Mets argued that the ball had hit Suarez's bat. 'John Bacon does not seem to know the difference between a ball hitting a bat and a bat hitting a glove. That was clear a foul tip for strike three. … I mean, what's going on, Keith?' Advertisement After Suarez popped out to end the inning, Hernandez then summarized his feelings on the umpiring crews from the past two series. 'Two series in a row just el stinko,' the ex-Mets first baseman said. John Bacon was in Gary Cohen's crosshairs. Notably, during the last series in Washington, Jesse Winker hit into a triple play in the opener after his line drive to first base was incorrectly called a catch, as multiple replays on the TV broadcast showed the ball hit the ground, which would've kept the ball in play and likely eliminated a triple play. Winker was at the center of another controversial call during Wednesday's game in which he appeared to foul a ball off his foot with the bases loaded in the ninth inning. Advertisement It was instead ruled a fair ball and ended up as an RBI groundout. Two batters later, the Mets lost, 4-3. Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez (center, right) were both fuming about the umpiring. SNY All three plays were not reviewable. The Mets next head to St. Louis for a series with the Cardinals after losing two out of three against Arizona.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"He's a 70-40 guy" – Ronald Acuna Jr. praised as elite despite glaring weakness by ex-Mets GM
Ronald Acuna Jr. praised as elite despite glaring weakness by ex-Mets GM (Image Source: Getty) MLB's shining star, Ronald Acuna Jr., recently had his defense by his former New York Mets general manager, Steve Phillips. Despite pointing out an exposed flaw in Ronald Acuna Jr. 's game, Steve Phillips continued to assert that the Atlanta Braves phenomenon is an elite-level player. This statement has generated waves among fans and commentators in the middle of a baseball conversation regarding Ronald Acuna Jr.'s current condition. Ex-Mets GM calls Ronald Acuna Jr. a "70-40 Guy" while mentioning an important flaw Ronald Acuna Jr.'s numbers remain impressive, he's a speedster, power hitter, and presence in the batter's box. But former Mets GM Steve Phillips had something negative to say about Ronald Acuna Jr.'s game this season recently when he appeared on MLB Network Radio . However, he was quick to compliment the Braves outfielder. " Of course, he's a superstar. He's an MVP, he's a 70-40 guy, yes he is a superstar player, there's no question about that, " Steve Phillips said. The "70-40" mention points out Ronald Acuna Jr.'s unusual achievement of 70 stolen bases and 40 home runs , which not many can manage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like My Stepdad Demands I Pay Him Rent On My 18th Birthday. He Doesn't Know I Own The House So I Did This Daily Sport X Undo Steve Phillips also highlighted a noticeable shortcoming: plate discipline. Based on his observations, Ronald Acuna Jr. has been chasing pitches outside the zone way too much. This impacts his on-base capabilities and decreases his walk rate, something most high-level hitters look to enhance. Fans Come to Ronald Acuna Jr.'s Defense Despite Slumps Though some critics have questioned Acuna's discipline and recent slumps, most fans and analysts concur with Steve Phillips, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s ability is greater than his flaws. His 2023 MVP season, in which he hit 41 home runs and stole 73 bases, still remains fresh in people's minds. Steve Phillips wasn't oblivious to the problem, but also wasn't too hasty to dismiss a player of Ronald Acuna Jr.'s quality. 'He's had some peaks and valleys, but he's also a baby still, in baseball terms. He's not even in the prime of his career yet, and he's already showing me he's got a chance to be an absolute top-level MVP.' Steve Phillips continued during the segment. Such defense from seasoned voices within the league reminds everyone why Ronald Acuna Jr. is still one of the most thrilling players to watch, even with the potential to improve. Also Read: Ronald Acuna Jr's Contract Details In 2025, Stats, Endorsements, And More Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
