Overview
- Rushing was ruled out on an automatic strike Tuesday in Miami when the pitch clock hit zero after he requested time, and the Dodgers went on to lose 2-1.
- Video shared on social media shows Rushing calling for time before the violation, and manager Dave Roberts said the catcher asked twice and the umpire likely did not hear him.
- Following Tuesday’s miscommunication, Rushing changed his approach on Wednesday by locking eyes with the plate umpire and holding his hand up until time was clearly granted.
- Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner said Tuesday on a local radio show that lip-readers were right that Rushing called catcher Miguel Amaya a “fat f—,” and he regretted not confronting Rushing in the moment.
- The spate of clips — from a profane remark about the Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee to a hard slide and the Amaya slur — has fueled scrutiny of Rushing’s conduct, though no MLB discipline has been reported as the Dodgers weigh his early production against potential distraction.