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Who are the umpires for Dodgers-Yankees World Series Game 3?

Here are the umpires for Game 3 of the Dodgers-Yankees World Series.

Happy World Series, baseball fans! It’s already a great series between two blue-blood franchises with the New York Yankees taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Now, we hope it doesn’t come to this, but sometimes, umpires make mistakes or create controversies over certain calls. And sometimes, those calls alter the direction of the game or series, and if that happens, you’ll probably want to know who to be mad at. We’ve got you covered.

For the 2024 World Series, the nine-person umpire crew includes crew chief Mark Carlson, Doug Eddings, Chad Fairchild, Andy Fletcher, Mark Ripperger, Todd Tichenor and Carlos Torres. Additionally, Cory Blaser and James Hoye are the umpires on replay duty.

As USA TODAY noted, the seven-umpire crew means each game is expected to have a different ump behind home plate.

For Game 3 of the 2024 World Series — set for Monday, October 28 at Yankee Stadium in New York — here’s where each ump is scheduled to be working.

Home plate: Mark Carlson

First base: Mark Ripperger

Second base: Chad Fairchild

Third base: Todd Tichenor

Left field: Carlos Torres

Right field: Andy Fletcher

Reserve: Doug Eddings

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Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status

Here’s everything we know about Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani sent a hush over Dodger Stadium on Saturday evening after attempting to steal a base.

Despite an early home run by Juan Soto, New York struggled to keep up with the Dodgers. Yankees’ pitcher Carlos Rodón had given up four runs, including three home runs to Los Angeles and was pulled early.

Still, the Dodgers kept their foot on the gas, and when Shohei Ohtani got on base, he wanted to help push the lead in any way he could. Ohtani attempted to steal second base at the bottom of the seventh but was thrown out. Afterward, he was slow to get up, seemingly injuring his shoulder and silencing Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani injured his shoulder attempting to steal second in Game 2 of the World Series

What do we know about Shohei Ohtani’s injury in the World Series?

As Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported, Ohtani injured his shoulder, but the injury’s severity is unknown.

Per Eric Stephen of SB Nation, Joe Davis on the Fox broadcast reported that the Japanese broadcast picked up audio of Ohtani telling trainers he popped his shoulder out.

Ohtani did not return to Game 2 after his injury, though that’s not necessarily an indication of how serious the injury is. The Dodgers won, 4-2.

Which shoulder did Shohei Ohtani injure in Game 2 of the World Series?

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) walks off the field after injuring his shoulder against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning for game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

It’s noteworthy that Ohtani’s injury is to his non-throwing shoulder (his left). This is not the arm he had Tommy John surgery on last offseason.

What Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said postgame about Shohei Ohtani’s injury

What is a shoulder subluxation?

It’s a fancy way of saying Ohtani had a slight shoulder dislocation. We’ll learn more about just how slight or severe before Game 3 in New York on Monday.

 

This story will be updated as we learn more.

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Shohei Ohtani exits field with shoulder injury after failed World Series stolen base attempt

The Dodgers’ superstar appeared to be injured while trying to steal a base.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night with a trainer, and it was unclear if he’d return.

He reportedly suffered a shoulder injury, according to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, while trying to steal second base in the bottom of the seventh at Dodger Stadium.

With two outs and a Dodgers 4-1 lead, Ohtani was on first and tried to steal second between pitches from the New York Yankees’ Clay Holmes. But Ohtani got caught, and after the last out of the inning, he remained on the ground and appeared to be in pain.

Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status

He looked like he was grabbing his left arm and shoulder before a trainer joined him and helped him walk off the field.

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Yankees’ Carlos Rodón seemingly popped blister at the worst time during his World Series start

Ouch.

Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodón seemingly popped a blister on his hand at the worst time during his World Series Game 2 start.

Rodón did not have a good night. In just over three innings, he gave up six hits and four runs, including three home runs. But there might be an, albeit very painful, explanation for the off night.

In the bottom of the third, cameras caught a glimpse of the New York pitcher seemingly gripping his finger between pitches. But it gets worse. Rodón might have popped a blister — OUCH — on his left hand. Cameras also caught some blood smeared on his gray pants. (See the six-second mark of the clip below.)

Of course, fans had a field day with this discovery. Here’s how people reacted to Rodón’s night:

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Juan Soto had the smoothest bat flip after launching a HR in Game 2 of the World Series

Juan Soto and his bat flip entered the chat.

There are few things better than a World Series home run, and when given a chance to send a ball into the stands, Juan Soto didn’t hesitate to celebrate with a smooth bat flip.

No one could talk to me again if I hit a home run during the World Series. So, I can’t blame the New York Yankees right fielder for getting a colossal dinger to fly and executing a filthy bat flip afterward.

During the top of the third inning, on a two-two count, Soto pushed a fastball from Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto into the air to tie the game. It was a tremendous scoring opportunity to bring the Yankees back in it, and his stare down of his work before casually flipping his bat to the side was perfect.

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Who are the umpires for Dodgers-Yankees World Series Game 2?

Here are the umpires for Game 2 of the Dodgers-Yankees World Series.

Happy World Series, baseball fans! It’s going to be a great series between two blue-blood franchises with the New York Yankees taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Now, we hope it doesn’t come to this, but sometimes, umpires make mistakes or create controversies over certain calls. And sometimes, those calls alter the direction of the game or series, and if that happens, you’ll probably want to know who to be mad at. We’ve got you covered.

For the 2024 World Series, the nine-person umpire crew includes crew chief Mark Carlson, Doug Eddings, Chad Fairchild, Andy Fletcher, Mark Ripperger, Todd Tichenor and Carlos Torres. Additionally, Cory Blaser and James Hoye are the umpires on replay duty.

As USA TODAY noted, the seven-umpire crew means each game is expected to have a different ump behind home plate.

For Game 2 of the 2024 World Series — set for Saturday, October 26 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles — here’s where each ump is scheduled to be working.

Home plate: Andy Fletcher

First base: Doug Eddings

Second base: Mark Ripperger

Third base: Chad Fairchild

Left field: Todd Tichenor

Right field: Carlos Torres

Reserve: Mark Carlson

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How the Yankees traded for Jazz Chisholm Jr.

The Yankees are better off with Jazz Chisholm Jr. in the lineup.

The New York Yankees might not be in the 2024 World Series if it weren’t for infielder/center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm has been a key part of the Yankees batting rotation and a reliable presence in the baseball diamond since joining the team in late July.

The Yankees sent three prospects to the Miami Marlins on July 27 for Chisholm ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline: catcher Agustin Ramirez, infielder Jared Serna and infielder Abrahan Ramirez.

Chisholm has thrived since joining New York, and he’s now trying to help the Yankees bring home their first championship since 2009.

This trade worked out very well for both sides.

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How the 2024 New York Yankees built their roster

The Yankees pay their stars a ton, but building a World Series roster takes more than money.

The 2024 New York Yankees ran through the regular season like the absolute juggernaut they were built to be. With a record of 94-68, New York won the American League East and held the best record of any AL team.

That’s not surprising for a ballclub with a $309.4 million payroll — the second largest in baseball behind the New York Mets ($317.7 million) — but for a franchise that has underachieved in recent years, it’s absolutely notable.

How the 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers were built

Yet this club has more homegrown talent than you might imagine. Here’s a quick look at how the AL champs built their roster as they battle the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series.

Pitchers

Gerrit Cole: Signed a nine-year, $324 million contract with the Yankees on December 18, 2019.

Nestor Cortes: Selected by the New York Yankees with the No. 1,094 overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft out of Hialeah Senior High School (Fla.), but was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2017 Rule 5 Draft. Returned to the Yankees off waivers in 2018. Traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for $28,300 in international bonus pool money and returned to the Yankees for a third time on December 20, 2020 on a minor league deal. Promoted to the Yankees on May 30, 2021.

Jake Cousins: Acquired by the Yankees on December 5, 2023 from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

Luis Gil: Acquired by the Yankees on March 16, 2018 from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Jake Cave.

Tim Hill: Signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on June 20, 2024.

Clay Holmes: Acquired by the Yankees on July 26, 2021 from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Diego Castillo and Hoy Park.

Tommy Kahnle: Signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the Yankees for a second stint on December 21, 2022.

Mark Leiter Jr.: Acquired by the Yankees on July 30, 2024 from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Ben Cowles and Jack Neely.

Tim Mayza: Signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on July 10, 2024.

Carlos Rodón: Signed a six-year, $162 million contract with the Yankees on December 21, 2022.

Clarke Schmidt: Selected by the Yankees with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft out of Clemson.

Marcus Stroman: Signed a two-year, $37 million contract with the Yankees on January 17, 2024.

Luke Weaver: Claimed off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on September 12, 2023. Signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract on January 19, 2024.

Catchers

Jose Trevino: Acquired by the Yankees on April 2, 2022 from the Texas Rangers in exchange for Robert Ahlstrom and Albert Abreu.

Austin Wells: Selected with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2020 MLB Draft.

Infielders

Anthony Rizzo: Acquired by the Yankees on July 29, 2021 from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Alexander Vizcaíno and Kevin Alcántara and cash. Re-signed for two years, $32 million on March 17, 2022. Opted out and re-signed for two years, $40 million on November 15, 2022.

Gleyber Torres: Acquired by the Yankees on July 25, 2016 from the Chicago Cubs along with Adam Warren, Billy McKinney and Rashad Crawford for Aroldis Chapman.

Anthony Volpe: Selected with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft.

Outfielders

Jasson Domínguez: Signed with the Yankees as an international prospect on July 2, 2019 for a $5.1 million bonus.

Trent Grisham: Acquired by the Yankees along with Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres on December 6, 2023 in exchange for Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Kyle Higashioka.

Aaron Judge: Selected with the No. 32 overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft out of Fresno State. Re-signed with the Yankees for nine years, $360 million on December 20, 2022.

Juan Soto: Acquired by the Yankees along with Trent Grisham from the San Diego Padres on December 6, 2023 in exchange for Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Jhony Brito, Randy Vásquez and Kyle Higashioka.

Giancarlo Stanton: Acquired by the Yankees along with cash from the Miami Marlins on December 11, 2017 in exchange for Starlin Castro, Jorge Guzmán and José Devers.

Alex Verdugo: Acquired by the Yankees from the Boston Red Sox on December 5, 2023 in exchange for Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice

Utility

Oswaldo Cabrera: Signed with the Yankees as a 16-year-old free agent prospect out of Venezuela in 2015.

Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Acquired by the Yankees from the Miami Marlins on July 27, 2024 in exchange for Agustín Ramírez, Jared Serna and Abrahan Ramírez.

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10 electric broadcast calls of Freddie Freeman’s World Series Game 1 walk-off grand slam, including in Spanish

So many incredible calls of Freddie Freeman’s heroics in Game 1 of the World Series.

Freddie Freeman turned out to be the hero of the night for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Bottom of the 10th, bases loaded, two outs and the Dodgers were trailing the Yankees, 3-2. Freeman stepped up to the plate, swung on the first pitch from New York’s Nestor Cortes and hit a game-winning walk-off grand slam to lift Los Angeles to a 6-3 victory and 1-0 series lead.

It was an excellent first game of the World Series and ended with fireworks from Freeman, who hit the first-ever walk-off grand slam in World Series history, according to the Fox broadcast. It was an electric moment, and the various broadcast calls were just as incredible.

So here are 10 different calls of Freeman’s walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, ranging from the Fox TV broadcast to Los Angeles radio to Spanish and Japanese broadcasters.

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Why Taco Bell isn’t giving away free tacos for stolen bases in the 2024 World Series

Fans have beef with MLB and Taco Bell.

Remember last year during the World Series when Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte stole a base off Nate Eovaldi in the top of the third inning in Game 1, and how that won everyone a free taco from Taco Bell? It was great moment in American history. An act in a baseball game, winning everyone a free taco. Who doesn’t love that? Even if you weren’t watching baseball, this was a promotion you could support and feast from.

But the promotion is no more. Bases will be stolen in the series between the Yankees and Dodgers, but free tacos will not be awarded.

And fans are not happy.

You might even say they have a beef with Major League Baseball and Taco Bell.

The reason that the promotion is no more is because the popular fast-food joint and MLB broke up.

The Sports Business Journal explained back in April:

“Gone from MLB’s sponsor roster this year is Taco Bell, who has run the “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco” promo during the World Series for years. Taco Bell had been with the league since 2004 (the brand only had postseason QSR rights).”

There’s the explanation. But it didn’t make fans feel any better about not getting free tacos.

 

Make this right, Taco Bell and MLB.