Latest news with #Suarez
Fox Sports
35 minutes ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Padres closer Suarez suspended 3 games, fined for hitting Ohtani with pitch; managers banned 1 game
Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount Friday for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a pitch during the NL West rivals' contentious meeting Thursday night. Suarez will appeal the suspension, keeping him eligible to play for San Diego on Friday night against Kansas City. Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also received one-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in the brouhaha that occurred in both halves of the ninth inning during the Padres' 5-3 victory at Dodger Stadium. 'I support it,' Roberts said about the league's disciplinary decision. 'I think that obviously I never want to make the game about the managers. It shouldn't be. It should be about the players and winning, so last night, both managers are protecting their teams, and it just unfortunately got to the point that we became the focus, and that's not the way it should be.' Both managers were ejected in the top of the ninth after they ran onto the field and bumped into each other during a vociferous argument that almost got even more physical before their players and assistant coaches intervened. Shildt believed Dodgers reliever Jack Little intentionally hit Fernando Tatís Jr. in the right hand with a pitch, igniting the latest bench-clearing incident between local rivals with several years of bad-tempered history. 'Circumstances were really challenging this past series, and at the end of the day I don't regret standing up for a guy that I love in Tati, and a team that I love and a city that I love," Shildt said. "In that regard, I have no regrets how it got to that point. Again, we can all have our comments and thoughts and theories. But as far as my actions, it's not something you want to do every night or needs to be done, hopefully ever again. But appropriate actions for the circumstances were taken, and I don't regret it at all.' Shildt and Roberts will serve their suspensions Friday. Bench coach Danny Lehmann will manage the Dodgers against the Washington Nationals, and Padres bench coach Brian Esposito will run San Diego's dugout. In the bottom of the ninth, Ohtani was hit on the back of his right shoulder by Suarez's pitch, putting the tying run on base during the Dodgers' three-run rally. Ohtani's teammates appeared to be preparing to storm the field for the second time before Ohtani waved them back. The three-time MVP then walked to the Padres' dugout for some light banter, defusing the tension. Suarez on Friday insisted he hadn't retaliated for Tatís. 'I was never trying to get anyone into trouble or hit anybody,' Suarez said through an interpreter. 'Unfortunately it happened. I got ejected and I couldn't finish out the game, but we won as a team and we were able to salvage that game. … (The Dodgers are) entitled to their opinion. They can say whatever they want. That was not the case. I was out there to try to save the game.' Ohtani threw a bullpen session as scheduled Friday despite getting hit by Suarez on his pitching shoulder. Ohtani's second mound start for the Dodgers is still expected to happen Sunday, Roberts said. Tatís was in the Padres' lineup as usual Friday. Manny Machado said afterward that the Dodgers should 'pray' Tatís had escaped serious injury, encouraging them to 'put out a candle.' ___ AP freelance reporter Bernie Wilson in San Diego contributed to this report. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Yahoo
36 minutes ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Padres' Robert Suarez suspended three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with pitch
San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez received a three-game suspension by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, during the Padres' 5-3 victory on June 19. Suarez's pitch hit Ohtani in the bottom of the ninth inning during Thursday's game at Dodger Stadium. Suarez, who was ejected from the game, also received an undisclosed fine as part of his punishment. Advertisement The pitcher would have served the first game of his suspension on Friday when the Padres host the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park, but Suarez has elected to appeal. As a result, his suspension has been delayed until the appeal process is complete. Ohtani being hit appeared to be retaliation after Padres star Fernando Tatis was hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning by Dodgers rookie pitcher Jack Little. That incident resulted in the benches clearing. MAYHEM: Dodgers, Padres take turns drilling each others' stars The benches did not clear for a second time after Ohtani was seen waving off his team from coming out of the dugout after he was hit. Advertisement Suarez spoke with reporters before the Padres' game against the Royals Friday night and denied that he intentionally hit Ohtani. 'They can say whatever they want," Suarez said through a translator. "That was not the case.' Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also received one-game suspensions and a fine of an undisclosed amount for unsportsmanlike conduct and their roles in "inciting the benches-clearing incident." Both managers will serve their suspensions on Friday, June 20 and did not have the option to appeal. The Dodgers host the Washington Nationals in a weekend set. Advertisement The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Padres' Robert Suarez suspended 3 games for hitting Shohei Ohtani
USA Today
an hour ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Padres' Robert Suarez suspended three games for hitting Shohei Ohtani with pitch
Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also received one-game suspensions for unsportsmanlike conduct and "inciting the benches-clearing incident." San Diego Padres pitcher Robert Suarez received a three-game suspension by Major League Baseball for intentionally hitting Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, during the Padres' 5-3 victory on June 19. Suarez's pitch hit Ohtani in the bottom of the ninth inning during Thursday's game at Dodger Stadium. Suarez, who was ejected from the game, also received an undisclosed fine as part of his punishment. The pitcher would have served the first game of his suspension on Friday when the Padres host the Kansas City Royals at Petco Park, but Suarez has elected to appeal. As a result, his suspension has been delayed until the appeal process is complete. Ohtani being hit appeared to be retaliation after Padres star Fernando Tatis was hit by a pitch in the top of the ninth inning by Dodgers rookie pitcher Jack Little. That incident resulted in the benches clearing. The benches did not clear for a second time after Ohtani was seen waving off his team from coming out of the dugout after he was hit. Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts also received one-game suspensions and a fine of an undisclosed amount for unsportsmanlike conduct and their roles in "inciting the benches-clearing incident." Both managers will serve their suspensions on Friday, June 20 and did not have the option to appeal. The Dodgers host the Washington Nationals in a weekend set. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies All-Star Predicted to Ditch Team After Career-Best Season
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies have re-emerged at the top of the division after winning their series with the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Offensively, the Phillies are among the Major League Baseball leaders in most significant categories. But their greatest strength is clearly the depth of their starting pitching. Between Zack Wheeler, Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo and Mick Abel, the Phillies have plenty of legitimate frontline starter options in the rotation. Plus top prospect Andrew Painter is heading toward his own big-league debut, Aaron Nola is working toward a return from injury and Taijuan Walker is adjusting to a new role in the bullpen. But that depth could ultimately mean this is the final season for a reigning All-Star starter who's enjoying the best season of his career so far: Ranger Suarez. PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 08: President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media during the introductory press conference for Trea Turner at Citizens Bank Park on December 8, 2022... PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 08: President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski of the Philadelphia Phillies talks to the media during the introductory press conference for Trea Turner at Citizens Bank Park on December 8, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) More Leff/Getty "Even though he missed the first month of the season, he's forcing his way into the All-Star Game discussion," Tim Kelly wrote for On Pattison. "You do risk losing him in the offseason." Suarez has posted a 2.20 ERA so far this season, which would be good for the best mark of his career since becoming a full-time starter in 2022. But he's in his final year of arbitration eligibility and his career-best performance could drive him out of the Phillies' price range moving forward. "I would feel comfortable giving Suarez like a three-year deal, but I would suspect the Scott Boras client will be aiming for more," Kelly added, projecting from the Phillies' perspective. "And given his injury history, I probably wouldn't meet that asking price, especially given that you will still have two really good lefties in Luzardo and Cristopher Sanchez." While it's always possible that Suarez would be willing to give the Phillies' some kind of hometown discount as he's certain to receive a qualifying offer, Kelly's prediction is that the pitcher will reject that in favor of a longer-term deal for a team with greater rotation needs. More MLB: Mets Make Trade Decision After Brutal Injury Setbacks: Report
Euronews
3 days ago
- Euronews
What to do if your flight is affected by the Israel-Iran conflict
Israel's missile attacks on Iran on 13 June and the subsequent retaliations have thrown air travel in the Middle East into chaos. Airspace across Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan has been subject to closures - some ongoing - and hundreds of flights have been cancelled or rerouted. Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport is closed until further notice, and major carriers including Emirates, Lufthansa, Air France, United, and Delta have suspended flights to the region. If you have a trip planned to affected countries, here's what you need to know about travel insurance and passenger rights. You can find full information about airspace closures and cancelled flights here. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issued a string of advisories on Friday, 13 June, warning travellers visiting Middle Eastern and North African destinations about rising tensions in the region. It included popular tourist destinations such as Cyprus, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. "Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region," the UK FCDO said. Warnings were also issued for Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Algeria, Lebanon, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar. Travellers have been told to 'monitor local and international media for the latest information' and 'be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities'. On Sunday, the UK FCDO advised against all travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories amid ongoing missile attacks. The FCDO also advises against all travel to Iran, warning that "British and British-Iranian dual nationals are at significant risk of arrest, questioning or detention". Foreign ministries in other European countries, including France and Germany, have also issued similar warnings against travel to Israel and Iran. If you were planning to travel to the region, you do have some options to get your money back or reschedule your flight. 'For anyone who was hoping to travel to the region over the coming weeks and months, as it has been deemed unsafe to travel, it's likely that airlines will cancel the flight and offer an alternative,' says Ernesto Suarez, CEO of travel insurance provider Gigasure. This usually means you can choose between travelling on a different flight or receiving a refund. 'However, passengers must be aware that as this is a disruption outside of the airline's control, they may not be entitled to any compensation,' Suarez adds. The exception is if you receive less than 14 days' notice of cancellation, in which case you may be able to claim compensation. Travellers with adequate travel insurance should have financial protection if all, or part of, their trip is delayed, cancelled, or cut short due to the airstrikes. 'If the customer bought extended travel disruption cover, they should be covered for the abandonment of their trip and/or additional costs if they must move accommodation or extend their stay,' Suarez says. 'Customers should check their policy wording for full details.'' Foreign offices warn that your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against their advice. This means going to areas where they have issued a 'no-go' warning or advise against all but essential travel. That currently covers both Iran and Israel. If you do so, you are likely to be left without coverage for incidents, including medical emergencies and evacuations. It may also mean that if you are arrested or put in detention, your country's embassy or officials have limited ability to help you. If you have booked with a travel agent or tour operator, contact the company directly to understand your options. For travellers stranded overseas and looking for a way to return to Israel, the nation's flag carrier El Al is reportedly planning one-way 'recovery flights' from several destinations. The airline said in a statement that it is finalising the list of destinations and the number of flights that it can operate. 'Currently, registration is open for customers whose flights to Israel are cancelled since the closure of Israeli airspace and who are currently abroad,' it said. 'Once registration is approved, customers will be contacted via email or text message with updates, including instructions and flight assignments, subject to government approval to operate the flights.' The carrier added that recovery flights will be operated gradually. 'We recommend preparing for extended stays and keeping receipts for accommodation and related expenses,' it advised. 'Eligibility for reimbursement will be reviewed in accordance with legal guidelines.' Several European countries have been evacuating their citizens from Israel. Poland has said it will transport around 200 nationals by bus to Jordan, from where they will fly to Warsaw. The Czech Foreign Ministry has advised citizens who are interested in repatriation to report to the embassy in Tel Aviv. According to Czech media, 70 nationals are already travelling to a neighbouring country where they will then catch a flight home. Lithuania's National Crisis Management Centre said citizen evacuations by land are scheduled to begin on Tuesday. Germany has said it will start evacuating its citizens from Israel via Jordan's capital, Amman, to meet a charter flight planned for Wednesday. 'Germans in Israel who are registered on the Elefand crisis preparedness list have been informed about this option and the details,' a spokesperson said. Cyprus has received requests to assist in the evacuation of citizens of Portugal and Slovakia, Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Monday. 'There are two active requests,' Kombos said, as reported by Reuters. 'Obviously this very much depends on the access of their civilians to neighbouring countries by road.' The EU has also triggered measures to assist with evacuations. "We have activated the Civil Protection Mechanism (CPM), and we are assisting member states to evacuate their citizens who wish to leave," the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said after an emergency meeting of foreign ministers on Tuesday. The Stihia Festival, launched in 2018, is held each summer in Muynak, Uzbekistan, on the former shore of the Aral Sea—a body of water that has shrunk by 90% since the 1960s due to Soviet irrigation projects. The festival draws over 2,500 attendees from Central Asia, Europe, and beyond, featuring electronic music, art installations, and science talks. Stihia aims to raise awareness of the Aral's ecological disaster, while supporting the local economy. Nearby, the Stavisky museum preserves soviet-era art, highlighting the region's complex cultural legacy.
