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LeMahieu ejected for the first time as future in lineup becomes a bigger question
LeMahieu ejected for the first time as future in lineup becomes a bigger question originally appeared on Athlon Sports. DJ LeMahieu's streak of 1,651 career games without an ejection came to an end Friday in the 10th inning at Fenway Park, of all places. The moment felt out of sync with his steady, veteran presence—but maybe it also spoke to something deeper this season. Advertisement Entering 2025, LeMahieu has faced a rough ride. After returning from a left calf injury in mid-May, he's playing in just his second full season with the Yankees and is batting .279 with a .372 on-base percentage and .769 OPS over 68 plate appearances. Not bad for a 36-year-old returning from injury—but not enough to quiet growing whispers about whether he's still a key cog in a championship chase. New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu prepares to hit against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on June 1, 2025.© Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Now add the ejection. After grounding out in extras, he told ump Jeremie Rehak, 'That was a brutal call.' When Rehak asked for clarification, LeMahieu repeated it—and was tossed. His first-ever ejection, and he admitted later, 'Of all the things I have said to umpires over the years, I was surprised.' Combine that with a recent calf strain and a battle to regain form, and suddenly that 'brutal' comment feels almost symbolic. LeMahieu isn't just pushing back on the umpire. He's pushing back against doubt, injury setbacks, and the internal clock ticking down on a two-time batting champion. Advertisement He's also hearing the clock of the trade deadline ticking on his career as well. He may not hit .364 anymore like in 2020, but he's still a leader who can spark things, and his quality of contact remains strong. This stretch, though, is proving pivotal. Can he shake off pains, drive, and maybe even a little extra edge to remind the Yankees why they leaned on him for four Gold Gloves and two batting titles? Related: Yankees Face Concerning Jazz Chisholm Update Before Series In Boston Related: Yankees Make Surprising Giancarlo Stanton Announcement Before Boston Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Yankees hitting coach James Rowson ejected vs. Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson was ejected in the fourth inning Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes. Rowson was frustrated by plate umpire Bruce Dreckman's strike zone and the situation escalated when the coach was upset by a called strike on Jasson Domínguez, whose at-bat ended with a strikeout. Advertisement On the second pitch of the at-bat, Rowson's yelling from the dugout prompted the ejection. Dreckman removed his mask, took a few steps towards New York's dugout and made the ejection signal. It was New York's fourth ejection this season and Rowson's third since becoming the Yankees' hitting coach last season. It was the fifth career ejection of Rowson's coaching career. The Yankees trailed 8-3 when Rowson was ejected and scored twice afterward. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
08-06-2025
- Sport
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Yankees hitting coach James Rowson ejected vs. Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees hitting coach James Rowson was ejected in the fourth inning Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox for arguing balls and strikes. Rowson was frustrated by plate umpire Bruce Dreckman's strike zone and the situation escalated when the coach was upset by a called strike on Jasson Domínguez, whose at-bat ended with a strikeout. On the second pitch of the at-bat, Rowson's yelling from the dugout prompted the ejection. Dreckman removed his mask, took a few steps towards New York's dugout and made the ejection signal. It was New York's fourth ejection this season and Rowson's third since becoming the Yankees' hitting coach last season. It was the fifth career ejection of Rowson's coaching career. The Yankees trailed 8-3 when Rowson was ejected and scored twice afterward. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
08-06-2025
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Trevor Story's bases-clearing double
Thomson, Luzardo describe what happened with the balk call that led to Topper's ejection Jesús Luzardo said he's been making the same pickoff move his entire career. He and his manager share their thoughts on why the umpires made the call in the fourth inning on Luzardo describe what happened with the balk call that led to Topper's ejection originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia 1:17 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Washington Post
01-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Taylor Walls ejected, has to be restrained in heated argument during Rays' 1-0 loss to Houston
HOUSTON — Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls was ejected Sunday in the ninth inning of a 1-0 loss to Houston and had to be restrained during a prolonged argument. Walls appeared to tap his helmet after taking a called strike, which is a signal for challenging a call when the Automated Ball-Strike System is used. The ABS is not, however, being used in regular-season big league games yet, and plate umpire Nic Lentz seemed to take issue with the gesture. The clash escalated from there, with Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash coming out to talk to Lentz and try to keep Walls away from him.
