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Los Angeles Times
2 hours ago
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- Los Angeles Times
Contentious Dodgers-Padres series ends with benches clearing and managers ejected
Seven times in the last 10 days, the Dodgers and San Diego Padres have faced one another. In the last inning of the last one of those games Thursday night, mounting tensions between the clubs — and their respective managers — finally spilled onto the field. At the end of the Padres' 5-3 win against the Dodgers, San Diego star Fernando Tatis Jr. was hit by a Dodgers pitcher for the third time over the two recent series between the National League West rivals. Moments later, Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt were face-to-face, engaged in a screaming match that caused both benches to empty in a heated melee behind home plate. As soon as Tatis got plunked, taking a 93 mph fastball off his hands from debuting Dodgers rookie Jack Little, Shildt came storming out of the dugout, walking over to check on Tatis while barking in Roberts' direction. Whatever Shildt said, Roberts took exception to. Suddenly, he was charging onto the field, too, meeting Shildt with a slight bump with his body while their two teams poured onto the field around them. The scuffle didn't get overly physical, with some light shoving between the clubs pushing the pile into the screen behind home plate. But emotions were running hot the whole time, with Roberts and Shildt having to be separated from one another before each was ejected. The fireworks didn't stop there. After the Dodgers (46-30) scored twice in the bottom of the ninth, Shohei Ohtani was hit by Padres closer Robert Suarez with two outs. This time, the benches stayed put — in part, it appeared, because Ohtani waved for his teammates to stay in the dugout as he walked up the first base line. But because the umpires had issued warnings after the previous skirmish, Suarez was ejected, forcing the Padres (40-34) to turn to Yuki Matsui with the tying run at the plate. Matsui nearly blew it, walking Miguel Rojas (who had been inserted for Mookie Betts the inning before, with the game seemingly out of reach at 5-0) to load the bases before spiking a breaking ball against Dalton Rushing (who had pinch-hit for Will Smith for the same reason) that bounced under the chest protector of catcher Martín Maldonado, plating a run and moving the Dodgers' other baserunners into scoring position. Alas, Rushing struck out. The Padres held on. And a heated two-week stretch of rivalry baseball between the Southern California foes came to an end.
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Dodgers fan protesting ICE removed from game by security hours after agents descended on stadium
A Los Angeles Dodgers fan was reportedly removed from their stadium by security on Thursday night for holding a sign that was allegedly protesting ICE's presence in the city. Footage posted to social media by a Dodgers beat writer showed the fan being led out as Shohei Ohtani and his teammates played against the San Diego Padres. The female fan could be seen in the clip with a sign in her hand, which reportedly read 'ICE out of LA'. The fan was given a huge round of applause by fans sitting near her as she held the sign aloft while being led up the steps and out of the stadium. Daily Mail has reached out to the Dodgers for comment. It came after the Dodgers said earlier on Thursday that they had asked ICE agents to leave their stadium grounds after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates. Security appears to be escorting a fan out holding a sign that says 'ICE out of LA.' — Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) June 20, 2025 Dozens of federal agents with their faces covered arrived in SUVs and cargo vans to a lot near the stadium's Gate E entrance. A group of protesters carrying signs against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement started amassing shortly after. 'This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,' the team said in a statement posted on X. However, ICE later posted on X that its agents were never there. Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, said the agents were with Customs and Border Protection and that they were not trying to enter the stadium. 'This had nothing to do with the Dodgers. (Customs and Border Protection) vehicles were in the stadium parking lot very briefly, unrelated to any operation or enforcement,' she said. Television cameras showed about four agents remained at the lot Thursday afternoon while officers with the Los Angeles Police Department stood between them and dozens of protesters, some carrying signs that read 'I Like My Ice Crushed' and chanting 'ICE out of LA!' Council member Eunisses Hernandez arrived at the stadium and said she had been in communication with Dodger officials and the mayor´s office. 'We've been in communication with the mayor's office, with the Dodgers, with Dodgers security, about seeing if they can get them moved off their private property,' she told KABC-TV. 'Public property is different. Private property - businesses and corporations have the power to say, "Not on my property," and so we're waiting to see that movement happen here.' Protests began June 6 after federal immigration raids arrested dozens of workers in Los Angeles. Protesters blocked a major freeway and set cars on fire the following days, and police responded with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades. The team has yet to make a statement regarding the arrests and raids. The Dodgers´ heavily Latino fan base has been pushing for the team to make a public statement and ignited a debate online about its stance on the immigration crackdown happening in Los Angeles. The Dodgers had been expected to issue a statement of support toward Los Angeles-area communities affected by immigration enforcement, but no statement had been released by 5pm Thursday. 'Because of the events earlier today, we continue to work with groups that were involved with our programs,' Dodgers President Stan Kasten told a small group of reporters. 'But we are going to have to delay today's announcement while we firm up some more details.' The Trump administration has activated more than 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines over the objections of city and state leaders. Dozens of troops now guard federal buildings and protect federal agents making arrests. The demonstrations have been mostly concentrated downtown in the city of around 4 million people. Thousands of people have peacefully rallied outside City Hall and hundreds more protested outside a federal complex that includes a detention center where some immigrants are being held following workplace raids. Despite the protests, immigration enforcement activity has continued throughout the county, with city leaders and community groups reporting ICE present at libraries, car washes and Home Depots. School graduations in Los Angeles have increased security over fears of ICE action and some have offered parents the option to watch on Zoom.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
MLB Reacts to Juan Soto Announcement on Thursday
MLB Reacts to Juan Soto Announcement on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Mets entered Thursday night with a 45–29 record, sitting atop the NL East. However, they're currently riding a five-game losing streak, with their last two defeats coming against division rival Atlanta Braves. Advertisement Despite the skid, Mets superstar Juan Soto has started to find his rhythm following a slow start to the season. Over his last 11 games, he's recorded five multi-hit performances, three home runs, six RBIs, and 12 runs scored—while continuing to post an elite walk rate that has helped him consistently reach base. On Thursday night, Soto added to his hot stretch with a hit in his first at-bat—and it was a milestone moment. The Mets and MLB announced that the hit was the 1,000th of his career, a feat achieved by just 1,346 players in MLB history. Even more impressive: Soto is still only 26 years old, with plenty of baseball ahead. MLB celebrated the moment on social media, posting, 'Congratulations to Juan Soto on collecting hit No. 1,000!' Soto is just the third player in MLB history—joining legends Mel Ott and Mickey Mantle—as the only players to record at least 1,000 hits, 200 home runs, and 700 walks before turning 27. Advertisement After beginning his career with the Washington Nationals—where he won a World Series in 2019—Soto had brief stints with the San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees. Yet, this past offseason, he made headlines by signing the largest contract in professional sports history: a 15-year, $765 million deal with the Mets. New York Mets right fielder Juan SotoSam Navarro-Imagn Images Through his first 74 games in blue and orange, Soto is batting .248—a mark that's shown recent improvement—while tallying 14 home runs, 37 RBIs, and posting an .849 OPS. Related: Exciting Juan Soto News Emerges Before Mets-Braves Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Scenes from Dodger Stadium as ICE denied entry into parking lot
Scenes from Dodger Stadium as ICE denied entry into parking lot Show Caption Hide Caption Arrests reported as anti-ICE protests grow to other cities "Absolute chaos." Anti-ICE protests were seen in cities around the country, from Seattle to San Antonio to the NBA Finals in Indianapolis. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres Thursday night, but before the fans had even entered the parking lot, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to beat the traffic and enter the parking lot to use as a staging area. The first wave of vehicles arrived shortly after 10 a.m. local time. Shortly after, protestors arrived at Gate E, chanting at the officers, and preventing their entry. LAPD officers eventually arrived as well, and escorted ICE out of Dodger Stadium entirely. The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed as much with a statement on social media. All in all, the protestors were successful in their mission: preventing ICE from entering the stadium parking lot. The standoff between the protestors and the organization lasted multiple hours, and tons of footage was captured by the protestors. ICE AT Dodger Stadium: Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied ICE access to Dodger Stadium parking lots Scenes from ICE outside Dodger Stadium
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Scenes from Dodger Stadium as ICE denied entry into parking lot
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres Thursday night, but before the fans had even entered the parking lot, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to beat the traffic and enter the parking lot to use as a staging area. The first wave of vehicles arrived shortly after 10 a.m. local time. Shortly after, protestors arrived at Gate E, chanting at the officers, and preventing their entry. LAPD officers eventually arrived as well, and escorted ICE out of Dodger Stadium entirely. The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed as much with a statement on social media. This morning, ICE agents came to Dodger Stadium and requested permission to access the parking lots. They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization. Tonight's game will be played as scheduled. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 19, 2025 All in all, the protestors were successful in their mission: preventing ICE from entering the stadium parking lot. The standoff between the protestors and the organization lasted multiple hours, and tons of footage was captured by the protestors. ICE AT Dodger Stadium: Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied ICE access to Dodger Stadium parking lots ICE @Dodgers escorted by @LAPD off the property. Gate is now clear. Crowd starting to disperse. — Kevin Takumi (@KevinTakumi) June 19, 2025 Protesters have gathered at Gate E of Dodger Stadium where DHS agents have been seen staging since this morning. — Jeremy Lindenfeld (@jeremotographs) June 19, 2025 federal agents at Dodger Stadium. — Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) June 19, 2025 Hey @MagicJohnson, are you good with ICE thugs staging at Dodger Stadium? — Wu Tang is for the Children (@WUTangKids) June 19, 2025 This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ICE shown being denied entry into Dodger Stadium
