An explosive situation with the Houston Astros and umpire Ron Kulpa highlighted the news around Major League Baseball on Thursday morning. There’s also stories on Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen returning to Colorado, where the high altitude aggravated a heart problem last year, another Yankees injury and new bonuses for All-Stars.
Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron and manager A.J. Hinch were ejected early in Tuesday night’s loss to the Rangers after arguing balls and strikes with home-plate umpire Ron Kulpa, who was seen saying “I can do whatever I want” to Hinch in an argument
If you missed Ron Kulpa vs. the #Astros last night, here’s a great breakdown by @Jomboy_.
Some of these umps are out of control and there is no accountability at all. pic.twitter.com/hssBbXhYhZ
— Chris Dixon (@cdixon25) April 4, 2019
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is off to a terrific start to the season, but this weekend brings a real test: A trip to Colorado, where the high altitude made his heart race and led to a surgery last season. Jansen is confident he’ll be OK.
#Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is looking forward (kind of) to going to Colorado Friday for first time since heart problems/surgery: “You’re still human, and it’s nerve-wracking because it’s still in the back of your mind somewhere, but you have to go there and stay positive.”
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) April 3, 2019
Troy Tulowitzki became the latest Yankees player to go down with an injury when he strained his calf Tuesday night. He joins Miguel Andujar, Giancarlo Stanton, Didi Gregorious, Dellin Betances and Luis Severino on the team’s injured list.
Troy Tulowitzki left today’s game with a left calf strain.
A look at the Yankees’ injuries now ⬇️
‣ Troy Tulowitzki
‣ Giancarlo Stanton
‣ Miguel Andujar
‣ Luis Severino
‣ Ben Heller
‣ Aaron Hicks
‣ Jacoby Ellsbury
‣ Dellin Betances
‣ Didi Gregorius
‣ Jordan Montgomery pic.twitter.com/R2sgrXTbIH— Sporting News MLB (@sn_mlb) April 3, 2019
New Diamondbacks outfielder Adam Jones felt the heckling from his hometown San Diego Padres went too far during last night’s game.
“Keep the banter polite. … There’s kids in the stadium. But the second you start cussing me out like I’m a little kid, that’s a no-no.”#Dbacks OF Adam Jones has Petco Park fan ejected for vulgar language: https://t.co/Q0HaSpy4rb
— azcentral sports (@azcsports) April 4, 2019
It might not seem like much compared to multi-million dollar salaries, but the top vote-getters in each league’s All-Star voting will get a little extra cash to line their pockets this summer.
Top MLB All-Star vote-getters will get bonuses, from $2,500-$15,000. For players with multi-million salaries, that will help them cover their tips to clubhouse staff. https://t.co/I7acCd2Q59
— Michael A. Giarrusso (@MichaelG1) April 4, 2019
Top Stories
• A.J. Hinch, Alex Cintron ejected from Astros-Rangers game by umpire Ron Kulpa | Houston Chronicle
• Dodgers’ Kenley Jansen hopeful heart issue won’t recur at Coors Field | Los Angeles Times
• Tulo strains calf, placed on injured list | MLB.com
• Jones has fan ejected: ‘Keep the banter polite’ | ESPN.com
• APNewsBreak: $15,000 bonuses for All-Star voting leaders | Associated Press
