The Cleveland Guardians took three of four against the Boston Red Sox last week but struggled against Tanner Houck. With Houck set to pitch again in Tuesday’s matchup, the Guardians aim to break their losing streak and extend their recent winning run. The Red Sox, on the other hand, hope to cool off the Guardians’ offense and build on their strong start to the season.
Major League Baseball players paid tribute to Jackie Robinson on Jackie Robinson Day, honoring his legacy as the man who broke the color barrier in 1947. Players donned special No. 42 jerseys and showcased custom cleats inspired by Robinson and other notable figures. Fernando Tatis Jr., Alex Verdugo, Michael Harris II, and Adolis Garcia displayed impressive cleat designs, celebrating baseball icons and local landmarks.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed his frustration and embarrassment following his first-inning ejection during Monday’s home loss to the Oakland Athletics. Boone plans to follow up with MLB regarding the controversial decision made by home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. The incident occurred after Boone questioned whether A’s leadoff hitter Esteury Ruiz checked his swing. Wendelstedt responded by immediately ejecting Boone, prompting the manager’s disbelief. Boone maintains that the ejection was unjust and intends to pursue further action.
Ozzie Albies of the Atlanta Braves has begun swinging a bat and could return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Friday. Albies suffered a fractured right toe when he was hit by a pitch a week ago. Luis Guillorme and David Fletcher have been handling second base duties for Atlanta in the All-Star’s absence.
Since DJ LeMahieu’s departure from the Colorado Rockies in 2018, the team has experienced a relentless losing streak, bad luck, and questionable personnel decisions. This has been dubbed the “Curse of LeMahieu” by Denver Post’s Patrick Saunders, who traces the team’s failures back to letting the All-Star second baseman walk away. Despite LeMahieu’s desire to stay in Colorado, the Rockies didn’t attempt to re-sign him, leading to a string of five consecutive playoff-less seasons and a dismal 5-17 record in 2024. The team’s offensive decline and poor personnel moves, including the trade of franchise third baseman Nolan Arenado, are seen as manifestations of LeMahieu’s hex on the Rockies.
The Oakland Athletics ended their eight-game losing streak Monday with a 2-0 victory over the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor González in the ninth inning, and Mason Miller recorded his fifth save of the season.
Despite a disappointing 9-13 start to the 2024 season, the St. Louis Cardinals are showing little signs of improvement from their last-place finish in 2023. The Cardinals’ offense ranks last in the National League, with a team batting average of .219, 13 home runs, and 76 runs scored through 22 games. The team has scored three runs or fewer in 12 of their last 14 games. Despite offseason efforts to bolster their rotation, the starting pitching has not been much better, with only Sonny Gray and Lance Lynn performing well. The bullpen, however, has been a bright spot, currently ranking near the top in several categories in the NL.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was thrown out of Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics after being warned by plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt to stop arguing. The ejection came after Boone complained about a strike call on Tyler Nevin, and apparently a fan behind the Yankees dugout yelled at Wendelstedt. Boone was furious and screamed at Wendelstedt and third base umpire Marvin Hudson. Wendelstedt responded by saying, “I don’t care who said it. You’re gone!” Boone turned around to yell three times after walking back to the Yankees dugout. This was the second ejection of the season for Boone, who was tossed seven times in 2023. With Boone out of the dugout, bench coach Brad Ausmus took over the managing.
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected from Monday’s game against the Oakland A’s after questioning home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt’s call on a hit-by-pitch. Wendelstedt told Boone he wouldn’t tolerate any more barking from the dugout and ejected him after Boone claimed he didn’t say anything. A fan above the Yankees’ dugout may have said something inappropriate, but it was clear that Boone was following Wendelstedt’s orders not to yell at him. The incident highlights the need for more accountability for umpires when they make mistakes.
All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies has been placed on the paternity list, with infielder Kody Clemens being recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Harper is expecting his third child with his wife Kayla, as announced last month.
