Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez was ejected during Wednesday's game after hitting Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds with a pitch and then throwing a fastball up near Andrew McCutchen's face, which led to the benches clearing.
Jorge Lopez’s recent suspension for throwing a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head is more than another blip in MLB’s disciplinary ledger. The latest chapter in a story reveals how poorly equipped the league still is at handling player mental health and emotional wellness.
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Major League Baseball suspended Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez for three games and manager Dave Martinez for one after it determined Lopez intentionally threw at Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen on Wednesday.
Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez caused the benches to clear when he threw a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head during Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Major League Baseball felt there was intent behind the act.
An errant pitch to Pirates OF Andrew McCutchen eventually prompted both benches to clear.
Former All-Star turned journeyman Jorge Lopez has never been shy about his emotions, being DFA'd by the New York Mets last year partly for losing his temper after a bad outing.
Wednesday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals got ugly in a hurry.
After yet another implosion, the status quo is not acceptable in the Nationals bullpen Today’s loss might have been the most frustrating of the season for the Washington Nationals.
The Washington Nationals have some things to iron out in their bullpen as spring training winds down. One of their relief pitchers, who they are hoping would be an important piece of the bullpen, has not pitched in over a week.
The Nats still need to shore up the bullpen before the season starts and there are some solid options available Despite the addition of Jorge Lopez, more help is needed in the Washington Nationals bullpen.
There is a lot that still needs to be figured out for the Washington Nationals this winter and heading into the start of the upcoming season. Spring Training
The Twins are currently in quite a unique situation. The team is up for sale, but there has been no indication that a deal will happen anytime soon. The Pohlad family, who is still in control, have made it clear that cutting payroll is a priority.
Former Baltimore Orioles All-Star closer Jorge Lopez has found a new home, signing a contract with the Washington Nationals. It's a one-year deal worth $3 million, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies contain two of the highest payrolls in MLB. The Atlanta Braves rank in the top-10. Translation: competing in the National League East is a brutal endeavor.
By the time the Cubs had added Colin Rea, or even earlier with the Eli Morgan trade or the Cody Poteet acquisition or the Matt Festa claim or the Caleb Thielbar signing or some combination of those plus the many reclamation moves, I had figured a reunion with Jorge Lopez wasn’t happening.
The Washington Nationals have continued to invest into the pitching staff with another free agency move on Saturday. Shared on social media, the Nationals announced that they had agreed to terms with relief pitcher Jorge Lopez on a one-year contract.
The Nationals have signed right-hander Jorge Lopez.
Jorge Lopez is back in the major leagues after his acrimonious departure from the New York Mets, and he clearly has some regrets about how his tenure ended there.
Jorge Lopez is back on his feet with a new team in the National League.
The New York Mets designated relief pitcher Jorge Lopez for assignment just one day after he tossed his glove into the Citi Field stands following an ejection.
The insider clarified the reasons for the DFA that followed a bizarre on-filed meltdown and controversial postgame interview.
The worst f------ team in baseball. Whether Jorge Lopez meant for it to come out that way or not, the man was not wrong. The New York Mets are about to cap off a month where they have undoubtedly been the worst team in Major League Baseball.
It didn't take long for the New York Mets to cut ties with reliever Jorge Lopez. After Lopez was ejected by third base umpire Ramon De Jesus on Wednesday, he angrily tossed his glove into the crowd.
The New York Mets signed right-handed reliever Jorge Lopez to a one-year contract on Thursday. The team did not announce financial terms. ESPN previously reported the deal was for $2 million.
López, 29, has a 1.68 ERA this season in 44 appearances and has recorded 19 saves in 23 opportunities.
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