Yankees' Aaron Boone Mocks Ump During Wild Meltdown ... 'You Stink!!!'
Yankees manager Aaron Boone absolutely lost it on an umpire during New York's game Monday night ... becoming so enraged, he actually mocked the guy in front of the entire stadium at home plate.
The wild scene all happened in the eighth inning ... as the Pinstripes were down 2-1 to the visiting Chicago White Sox.
Laz Diaz -- who's zone had been questioned by Yankees players and coaches throughout the evening -- called Anthony Volpe out on strikes ... and that's when Boone blew a gasket.
It's about time someone gave it to Laz.
— Dillard Barnhart (@BarnHasSpoken2) August 8, 2023 @BarnHasSpoken2
Good for Aaron Boone. pic.twitter.com/w9iHMGuJcn
NY's bench boss initially began barking at Diaz from the dugout ... but he left to get into Diaz's face. The guys then traded words for several moments, before Boone went to the dish to embarrass the 60-year-old.
He drew a line in the dirt where he thought Bryan Shaw's last pitch went ... and then he mocked Diaz with an over-the-top punchout gesture.
Boone's tirade, though, didn't stop there ... 'cause he got in Diaz's face once more -- and appeared to tell him repeatedly, "You stink!"
Boone was given the boot ... and, mercifully, he went back to the clubhouse to let the game continue.
The Yanks, meanwhile, went down with a whimper following the altercation ... losing 5-1.
Yankees' Domingo German Going To Rehab For Alcohol Abuse ... Placed On Restricted List
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New York Yankees star Domingo German -- who threw a perfect game earlier this season -- is heading to rehab for alcohol abuse, the team announced.
The Yankees said in a statement Wednesday the pitcher will be placed on the restricted list while he's away from the diamond. New York officials added the submission to the inpatient treatment program was voluntary.
"It is critical that Domingo completely focuses on addressing his health and well-being," the team said. "We will respect his privacy as he begins this process."
German had been having an up-and-down season before leaving the team Thursday ... while he threw a perfect game in June, he was also just 5-7 with a 4.56 ERA.
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Domingo German Receives Hero's Welcome At Yankees Team Hotel After Perfect Game
This is not the first time German will be away from the Yankees for a period of time ... you'll recall, the 30-year-old was also suspended 81 games in 2020 after MLB officials said he violated the league's domestic violence policy in 2019.
In his six years on the Yankees' big league roster, German's amassed a 31-28 record with a 4.41 ERA
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Yankees Vs. Orioles Cameraman Suffers Orbital Fracture ... After Getting Hit In Face At Yankees Game
12:51 PM PT -- YES Network says Pete Stendel suffered an orbital fracture ... but he is now resting at home.
"He and his family appreciate everyone's support," the network added.
Scary scene during the Yankees vs. Orioles game Wednesday night ... a cameraman was drilled in the forehead by an errant throw -- and the baseball did so much damage, the guy had to spend the evening in the hospital.
It happened during the fifth inning ... when Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hurried a throw to first base in an attempt to get Anthony Volpe out.
The toss, though, sailed high on the Baltimore rookie ... and it ended up going into a dugout where YES Network cameraman Pete Stendel had been filming.
Yankees game is currently under delay as a cameraman was hit in the head on an overthrow.
— New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) July 6, 2023 @nypostsports
He is talking and conscious according to Michael Kay on the broadcast. pic.twitter.com/hKjrGHHnRm
Video from the game's broadcast shows the baseball caught Stendel flush ... and he immediately crumpled to the ground in pain. Trainers rushed over to help him -- before they strapped him to a backboard and took him away from the field.
Stendel was able to give the crowd a wave while he was being transferred out of the stadium ... and, fortunately, YES Network officials said later in the evening he was conscious while he undergoing further examination at a local medical facility.
UPDATE: Pete Stendel is conscious and undergoing tests in the hospital after being struck in the head by a ball in tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/k84iiFwteY
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) July 6, 2023 @YESNetwork
Yankees manager Aaron Boone, meanwhile, said after the game the whole thing was horrifying.
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"Definitely praying for him," Boone said following NY's 6-3 loss. "It was good to see him, obviously, coherent and obviously raising his hand going off."
Get well soon, Pete.
Originally Published -- 6:57 AM PT
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Yankees' Jimmy Cordero Suspended Rest Of Season ... Violated MLB's Domestic Violence Policy
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New York Yankees relief pitcher Jimmy Cordero will not take the mound again this season ... the MLB has suspended him for the rest of the year for violating its domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.
In making the announcement, league officials said Cordero has accepted the punishment ... and the ban will begin immediately.
As part of the policy, the 31-year-old will now also have to "participate in a confidential and comprehensive evaluation and treatment program," the league added.
The MLB and the Yankees did not reveal the specific allegations against Cordero that led to the suspension ... though New York officials said in a statement they "are fully supportive" of the decision.
"There is no justification for domestic violence," the Yankees said, "and we stand with the objectives, standards, and enforcement of MLB's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy."
Cordero had pitched in 31 games for the Pinstripes this season ... earning a 3-2 record and a 3.86 ERA. He had just thrown for the team on Sunday.
Story developing ...
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Domingo German Hero's Welcome After Perfect Game ... Big Love From Fans!!!
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Domingo German received ALL of the love after throwing a perfect game Wednesday night ... getting a hero's welcome at the Yankees' team hotel -- and TMZ Sports has video of it!!
The star pitcher showed up to the swanky San Francisco spot just minutes after making history in an 11-0 win over the A's at the Oakland Coliseum -- and you can see in the footage, a TON of fans showed up to celebrate his moment with him.
As soon as he stepped off the bus, Pinstripes supporters cheered loudly ... and showered him with "Perfect game!" chants.
German was so grateful for the warm responses -- he spent a few moments signing autographs for those who lined up.
One of the fans who was there tells us ... German appeared super happy the entire time, thanking everyone there for their support.
27 up. 27 down.
— MLB (@MLB) June 29, 2023 @MLB
The 24th perfect game in AL/NL history belongs to Domingo Germán. pic.twitter.com/SyUJb0cKm6
Of course, the 30-year-old deserved all of the praise after his performance on the mound ... his nine flawless innings marked just the 24th time in MLB history that a pitcher has been perfect throughout a night at the ballpark.
No word yet on how the party was when Domingo got inside the hotel ... but the Yanks had a day game Thursday afternoon -- so it probably wasn't too rowdy.
Then again, German won't pitch again 'til next week -- so maybe it was!!!
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Victor Wembanyama Botches First Pitch At Yanks Game ... Juuust A Bit Outside!!!
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4:04 PM PT -- It's a good thing Wemby is a great basketball player, 'cause the prospect's first pitch was quite the stinker ... flying waaaay outta the strike zone and past the catcher.
Wemby was a good sport over it all ... smiling as he made his way to home plate after the toss.
Victor Wembanyama's first pitch at Yankee Stadium 🏀⚾️ pic.twitter.com/WWydat2ECa
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) June 20, 2023 @YESNetwork
It was pretty expected, though -- after all, baseball ain't the biggest sport in France.
Keep your head up, buddy!!
Future NBA star Victor Wembanyama is throwing the first pitch at the New York Yankees game on Tuesday ... and the giant hooper showed off just how massive he is prior to the ceremonial toss by covering a baseball with his whole hand!!
A baseball looks like a marble in Victor Wembanyama’s hands pic.twitter.com/39LNJrJPRX
— Joon Lee (@joonlee) June 20, 2023 @joonlee
The soon-to-be San Antonio Spur shared a snap of himself holding a baseball leading up to the big moment ... and the 7'5" athlete made the damn thing look more like a golf ball.
"Lmaooooo," Wemby said on Instagram ... fully aware that he is a freak of nature.
The French superstar was friendly as usual with fans before the game ... signing autographs as he rocked a Yankee jersey and a pair of unreleased Nike x Drake kicks.
Victor Wembanyama is throwing the 1st pitch tonight at Yankee Stadium — and he’s wearing Drake’s upcoming Nike NOCTA Glide sneaker 👀
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) June 20, 2023 @NickDePaula
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As we previously reported, Wemby touched down in the States on Monday ... and was bombarded by supporters, which was a glimpse of what the rest of his life will look like.
The game starts at 4 PM PT ... and Wemby will take the mound prior to the Yankees' tilt against the Seattle Mariners.
Considering the guy is quite the coordinated big fella, we're assuming it's gonna be a strike!!
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MLB Postpones Yankees & Phillies Games ... Over Wildfire Smoke
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1:41 PM PT -- The MLB just postponed the Yankees vs White Sox game over the air quality. The league also said it's rescheduling the Phillies vs. Tigers game at Citizens Bank Park too.
"These postponements were determined following conversations throughout the day with medical and weather experts and all of the impacted Clubs regarding clearly hazardous air quality conditions in both cities," the league said.
Both games will now be made up on Thursday.
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Yankees and White Sox fans might have to wait another day to watch their teams play ... TMZ Sports has confirmed the MLB is considering postponing Wednesday's game due to smoke coming from ongoing wildfires in Canada.
A spokesperson for the league tells us ... the contest between the two squads is still on for now, but if the conditions get worse or become too dangerous for the players and fans, they will postpone the game.
The rep also told us the league is communicating with health and weather experts ... and will make a decision based on their recommendations.
As you know, smoky conditions from the Canadian fires have dramatically affected the air quality in NYC (and the Northeast), prompting the National Weather Service to warn residents that the air quality is "unhealthy."
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In fact, video shot from inside Yankee Stadium earlier Wednesday shows the venue and the sky above it were hardly recognizable.
An MLB postponement due to air quality is not unprecedented ... back in Sept. 2020, the Mariners vs. Giants game in Seattle was moved after wildfire smoke had seriously impacted the Pacific Northwest.
At this point, I can only guarantee a simulated game — that is Carlos Rodon pitching. pic.twitter.com/0FiY0iwtJ8
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 7, 2023 @Joelsherman1
The Yanks-Sox game is currently slated to go down at 7:05 PM ET. The two -- who played their series opener in New York on Tuesday night -- are scheduled to wrap up their three-game set on Thursday.
Originally Published -- 12:53 AM PT
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Aaron Judge Hits Rodeo Dr. Before Dodgers Series ... Spending $360 Mil Contract!!!
Before Aaron Judge attempts to swipe bags at Dodger Stadium ... he loaded up shopping bags in Beverly Hills -- spending some of his fat, new contract on Rodeo Drive!!!
The Yankees superstar was spotted out with his wife on the famous strip in L.A. the day before New York kicks off its much-anticipated series with the Dodgers ... and it's clear, he wasn't having any issues breaking out his wallet.
The 31-year-old was seen holding multiple bags from Prada -- and while it's not yet known what exactly was inside of them -- it's safe to say the items didn't come cheap!
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Aaron Judge Re-Signing With Yankees, 9-Year, $360 Million Deal
Of course, Judge ain't sweating price tags much these days ... the outfielder just inked a 9-year, $360 million agreement with the Yanks this offseason -- so, yeah, throw down that credit card!!
Judge seemed to be relaxed and happy while on his day off ... a great sign for the Yankees -- as the weekend series promises to be an eventful one.
Both L.A. and NY are well over .500 this season ... and many expect the two to be legit World Series contenders by the end of the year.
Game 1 starts at 7:10 PM Friday night ... if Judge is looking a little more fly while roaming centerfield -- now ya at least have some idea why!!
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New York Yankees Fans Pummel Each Other After Game ... Wild Sidewalk Brawl
Turns out, not every Yankee fan was in a good mood following the Bronx Bombers' thrilling walk-off win on Tuesday ... 'cause several Pinstripes supporters were seen getting into a brawl on a New York sidewalk following the victory -- and it was wild!!
According to a witness who posted video of the skirmish on Twitter ... the altercation happened after the combatants initially began arguing inside Billy's Sports Bar -- a popular watering hole located just feet from Yankee Stadium.
Only in the Bronx after a walk off Yankees win 😂😂😂 WORLDSTARRRR pic.twitter.com/fZtMlMZeZm
— Jake Brown (@JakeBrownRadio) May 24, 2023 @JakeBrownRadio
The social media user said despite Anthony Volpe's clutch, 9th-inning sacrifice fly that gave the Yanks a 6-5 win over the Orioles ... the argument escalated into a full-on fight outside of the restaurant.
You can see in the footage, two men clad in Yankees jerseys jumped on top of each other on the sidewalk ... and began wrestling. Not long after, fists started to fly.
Another man jumped into the scene in an apparent attempt to break things up -- which only enraged a woman nearby.
The video shows the woman threw a few punches of her own ... before, thankfully, cooler heads prevailed.
ANTHONY VOLPE AND THE YANKEES WALK IT OFF! pic.twitter.com/KSEpYqqyaJ
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) May 24, 2023 @TalkinYanks
It's unclear if any arrests were made -- we've reached out to authorities, but so far, no word back yet.
The Yankees, meanwhile, will play the Orioles again Wednesday night ... here's to hoping everyone behaves this go-around.
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Derek & Hannah Jeter Date Night At Heat Playoff Game ... 18 Days After Son's Birth
Derek Jeter's on full-time daddy duty, but that didn't stop him from catching some playoff basketball, pulling up to Game 4 of the Heat vs. Celtics series in Miami with his wife Hannah ... just 18 days after their son was born!
And, HJ looks amazing!
The Captain in Miami for Game 4 of the ECF 👀🏀 pic.twitter.com/OzJz6onCgH
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) May 24, 2023 @BRWalkoff
Cameras captured The Captain throughout the evening ... as he chatted with his wife as the Celtics looked to avoid the sweep at the hands of Jimmy Butler's Heat squad.
Of course, DJ and Hannah -- who got married in 2016 -- have been on cloud nine since announcing their son, Kaius Green Jeter, was born on May 5.
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The couple now has 4 kids.
Derek and Hannah weren't the only celeb in the building ... PGA Champion Brooks Koepka, actor Jeremy Piven, and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards were there, too.
Derek's former Yankees teammate, Alex Rodriguez, a minority owner with the T-Wolves, was also at the game.
👋 Anthony Edwards, Alex Rodriguez, Brooks Koepka, Jeremy Piven, and Derek Jeter!#NBACelebRow pic.twitter.com/IUTw7HQ3bW
— NBA (@NBA) May 24, 2023 @NBA
What's interesting ... no NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit, but it has happened in baseball.
Ear muffs, Yankees fans.
Jeter and A-Rod starred on the infamous 2004 NYY team that blew a 3-0 lead to the Boston Red Sox, the first time in MLB history.
The Celtics defeated the Heat 116-99, forcing a Game 5 in Boston on Thursday ... and C's fans are hoping they can recreate some of the Red Sox magic from '04.
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New York Yankees Squirrel Terrifies Fans At Game!!!
Several Yankees fans nearly got a lapful of peanuts, Cracker Jacks and squirrel out at the old ballgame Tuesday night -- and the Pinstripes supporters couldn't have been more mortified by it!!!
The Animal Planet-like scene all went down during New York's tilt against the Baltimore Orioles ... when, somehow, a squirrel broke into Yankee Stadium and took an in-game jaunt around the outfield.
Squirrel curse @Yankees @SportsCenter pic.twitter.com/6kAt8BNzmI
— Davis (@davistrice) May 23, 2023 @davistrice
First, it was seen posted up near the Yanks' bullpen ... then it was spotted in the center field grass. But, when it made its way near the stands, that's when all hell broke loose.
Check out video of rodent's run across an outfield wall -- fans were absolutely terrified to be so close to the creature!!
Squirrel coming through‼️ 🐿️ pic.twitter.com/DIv423BI7H
— YES Network (@YESNetwork) May 24, 2023 @YESNetwork
You can see most of the guys in the area had alarmed looks on their faces -- which is not too surprising ... considering New York is, after all, known as a concrete jungle.
Don't worry, no one was bit by the creature -- and as far we know, no squirrels were harmed during the game. Plus, the Yanks seemed to get some good mojo by it all ... going on to beat the O's, 6-5, in a walk-off thriller.
Go nuts, Yankees fans!!!
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Aaron Judge Hits Moonshot Home Run ... Destroys Maple Leaf Sign!!!
The Toronto Blue Jays will have to do a little outfield redecorating today ... and it's all 'cause Aaron Judge hit a baseball so hard, it damaged a sign at their stadium!!
The Yankees captain slugged the blast in the top of the eighth inning of NY's tilt with Toronto at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday night ... and the ball traveled so far and with so much velocity, that when it landed, it smashed through a maple leaf ad that had been hung in deep center field.
Aaron Judge broke the maple leaf 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8ZvgnosR85
— Lunch Break Baseball (@LunchBreakBB) May 17, 2023 @LunchBreakBB
Check out the footage of the moonshot home run -- you can see when it came down, it took off a corner of the billboard ... leaving fans in the area in disbelief.
According to the MLB's Statcast, the exit velocity on Judge's swing was 113.1 MPH -- and the ball went a total of 448 feet -- making it one of the most powerful dingers that's been hit so far this year.
Aaron Judge broke the maple leaf in center field pic.twitter.com/vwQtlyod91
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) May 17, 2023 @TalkinBaseball_
No word yet on who'll have to pay for the damage -- but if does come out of Judge's pocket ... it's certainly a check he won't mind writing.
The two-run bomb ultimately gave the Pinstripes a 5-3 win ... an extra sweet feeling for the outfielder, given that the Blue Jays had essentially accused him of cheating just a day earlier.
Aaron Judge hits a home run as the Blue Jays broadcasters wonder why he keeps glancing toward the dugout pic.twitter.com/ZrOY7grbYV
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 16, 2023 @JomboyMedia
If you missed it, Judge was seen on camera looking off to NY's dugout a couple times during one of his at-bats on Monday ... before hitting a home run. The side-eye caused a ton of chirping from Toronto's locker room.
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Judge insisted he was simply looking at his teammate to get them to calm down during his AB -- but the Blue Jays didn't seem to be buying it ... 'cause they were sure upset at the Yanks throughout Tuesday's game.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider was yelling at Yankees' third base coach Luis Rojas for leaving the coaches box. He also yelled "shut up fat boy" to someone on the Yankees side pic.twitter.com/MUUzhxzwND
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) May 16, 2023 @JomboyMedia
The two squads will run it back on both Wednesday and Thursday ... and something tells us there will be more fireworks -- even if pieces of some centerfield signage are still under repair.
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Derek Jeter, Wife Surprise, We Had Another Baby ... It's A Boy!!!
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Somebody get a pinstriped onesie -- Derek and Hannah Jeter just welcomed their fourth child together ... and it's a boy!!
The couple shared the news on Monday ... announcing Kaius Green Jeter was born on May 5.
"Welcome to the world lil man!!!" the Yankees legend said on Instagram.
The new arrival comes as a surprise to pretty much everyone -- the two kept the whole thing a secret throughout the pregnancy, which the Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model has done in the past.
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Derek and Hannah -- who got engaged in 2015 and tied the knot a year later -- also have three other children together ... Bella (5), Story (4) and River (1).
It's an amazing time for the happy couple ... and we're sure Derek can't wait 'til Kaius gets old enough to play catch in the backyard.
Of course, the kid can be a quantum physicist if he wants ... but new Yankees shortstop coming in a couple decades?!?!
No pressure.
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Ex-ESPN Reporter Marly Rivera 'F***ing C***' Diss Caught On Video ... Went Down In Front Of Aaron Judge
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The "f***ing c***" barb that ex-ESPN reporter Marly Rivera hurled at a female journalist earlier this month was captured on video ... and in the footage, obtained by TMZ Sports, you can see it all went down right in front of Aaron Judge.
The incident -- which resulted in ESPN firing Rivera from her role as a national baseball reporter earlier this week -- happened on April 18 at Yankee Stadium ... just before New York took on the Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx.
According to the New York Post, Rivera had set up an interview with Judge ... but grew frustrated when freelance reporter Ivón Gaete showed up at the same time looking to speak with the Yankees superstar as well.
The video shows Rivera got so livid with Gaete -- who the Post reported had been at the stadium to cover Angels star Shohei Ohtani for Tokyo Broadcasting -- she began to raise her voice at the woman in Spanish ... as Judge signed autographs and posed for pics with fans just feet away.
At one point, Rivera rolled her eyes and called Gaete a "f***ing c***."
Gaete was clearly taken aback by the remark -- and asked a nearby camera person if they had caught it on video.
The two reporters then lingered around Judge for several moments. When he finally left the area, it seemed Rivera wanted to apologize ... but it didn't appear Gaete was willing to accept it.
ESPN said on Wednesday it had parted ways with Rivera following the encounter. Rivera, meanwhile, told the Post she fully accepted responsibility for her actions.
"There were extenuating circumstances but that in no way is an excuse for my actions," Rivera said. "I am a professional with a sterling reputation across baseball and I do believe that I am being singled out by a group of individuals with whom I have a long history of professional disagreements."
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Rivera has since deleted her social media pages.
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Braves Legend John Smoltz MLB's Rule Changes Are 'Phenomenal' ... Wish There Was A Pitch Clock In My Day!!!
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John Smoltz is all in on the MLB's new rule changes ... telling TMZ Sports he thinks they're going to have a huge, positive impact on the game.
"With the rule changes to get the game action-packed again," the Braves legend said, "I think it's going to be phenomenal."
The league introduced a slew of new regulations for 2023 ... putting a timer on pitchers and hitters, making bases bigger and banning teams from implementing defensive shifts in their infields.
They've only been in place for two days (outside of spring training) ... but Smoltz is already loving what he's seeing.
In fact, the 55-year-old ex-Atlanta closer says he wishes there was a pitch clock back in his day!!
"Everything about what's gone on, and what is going on, is going to be, at the end of the day, people are going to look back and go, 'What an exciting year,'" the Hall of Famer said.
Smoltz also sent a message to the baseball purists who have been upset with the changes -- explaining they're really no different than the implementation of shot clocks in the NBA and play clocks in the NFL.
The former Cy Young winner will get an in-person look yet again at all the changes on Saturday ... he's calling the Yankees vs. Giants game at 4:05 PM ET on FOX. And, in addition to watching how everyone continues to react to the new statutes ... he also said he's fired up to see Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe, two Yankees whom he's very fond of.
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Martha Stewart I Got The Hots For Aaron Judge ... 'Handsome Dude!!!'
Move over, Pete Davidson ... there's a new hunk on Martha Stewart's radar -- New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge!!
The 81-year-old businesswoman had an up close look at her new crush at the Bronx Bombers' Opening Day game at Yankee Stadium on Thursday ... and she wasn't shy about liking what she saw after Judge hit a dinger in his first trip to the plate.
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"No 99 just paid off a fraction of his massive contract," Stewart said on Instagram alongside a pic she shot of the Yankees captain. "Home run on first time at bat opening day!!! Handsome dude!!"
Martha has been pretty open about her feelings toward celebs lately -- remember, she said on "The Drew Barrymore Show" she'd be down to go on a date with Davidson after things with Kim Kardashian fell apart.
Unfortunately for Martha, Aaron's already spoken for -- he's been married to Samantha Bracksieck since 2021 -- but, hey, she can always enjoy the view from her front-row seat!!
Of course, we're sure Martha was just complimenting the $360 million man ... so we don't expect the lifestyle guru to be a home-wrecker anytime soon.