Umpire Tim Welke is calling it a career
Major League Baseball umpire Tim Welke is calling it a career after 33 seasons. Welke told The Associated Press that he had one knee replacement surgery in January and would have another in June.
Major League Baseball umpire Tim Welke is calling it a career after 33 seasons.
Welke told The Associated Press that he had one knee replacement surgery in January and would have another in June.
The 58-year-old Welke worked the World Series four times and was the plate umpire for last year's All-Star Game.
Welke handled more than 4,200 games in the regular season, almost half of them as a crew chief. For a couple of years, that crew included his brother, Bill.
Managers, players and fellow umpires often praised Welke for his even-tempered demeanor and ability to control a game without letting emotions escalate.
True to his nature, Welke's last ejection came in 2012. But in 2014, he tossed a fan in Atlanta who was heckling Bryce Harper in a profane manner.
Nats' Arroyo confirms torn rotator cuff
Washington Nationals righthander Bronson Arroyo says he has a "significantly torn" right rotator cuff, but he's not ready to call off his comeback attempt at 39 just yet.
Arroyo has not pitched since June 14, 2014, because of Tommy John surgery. He was scratched from his start Wednesday because of a sore shoulder. The 15-year veteran says he is not going to have surgery and will either rehabilitate the injury or retire.
Byrd, Indians agree to minor-league deal
The Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd.
- Associated Press
