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Troy Aikman has bizarre NFL Draft involvement with Dolphins

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Troy Aikman will apparently be at least somewhat involved in the Miami Dolphins’ NFL Draft process.

Aikman has been advising the Dolphins on football matters since the end of the season, raising questions about his potential involvement in the team’s NFL Draft process. On Wednesday, GM Jon-Eric Sullivan suggested Aikman will not be involved — sort of.

“He will not be consulted for picks. He may be in the draft room,” Sullivan said.

If Aikman will not be consulted on picks, why bother having him in the draft room? Perhaps the Dolphins would want his thoughts on potential trades, but the process is a little bit confusing.

Aikman has been open about his work with Miami despite his main role as an ESPN analyst. He has said the Dolphins likely did want to take advantage of his many connections around the league, but that he does not see his role as a conflict of interest.

Aikman had a hand in the hiring of both Sullivan and new head coach Jeff Hafley.

Astros pitcher blames ‘American lifestyle’ for his arm injury

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Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is on the injured list after just three starts, and the Japanese right-hander thinks moving to America has something to do with it.

Imai recorded just one out in his last start on Friday and was placed on the injured list with right arm fatigue. Through his interpreter, Shio Enomoto, Imai blamed trouble acclimating to his new lifestyle as a key reason for the injury.

“He’s not able to adjust to the American lifestyle,” Enomoto said, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “Baseball and outside of baseball. That’s probably the reason (for his arm fatigue).

“For example, the travel is different from Japan. The timing when the players eat. In Japan, when they get back to the hotel, they eat their dinner. Here, the players eat at the stadium. He thought it would be the same as in Japan, for example, eating dinner at the hotel. He thinks, even though he’s on the IL right now, he thinks it’s a positive thing to try and adjust and try to become better.”

Any pitcher moving to Major League Baseball from Japan has to deal with an adjustment process, but Imai’s appears rockier than most. He had not pitched all that great even before his arm trouble popped up, posting a 7.27 ERA over his first three starts.

The Astros signed Imai to a $54 million deal in the offseason, but there were apparently some doubts around the league about whether he would thrive at the MLB level. Those who weren’t sure about him are probably feeling quite vindicated now.

Ty Simpson takes pre-draft visit to intriguing team

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Former Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson is drawing first-round interest in the NFL Draft, and one intriguing team is bringing him in for a pre-draft visit.

Simpson is visiting the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Wednesday marks the final day that prospects are allowed to take visits.

The Cardinals need a long-term quarterback, so it is not a huge shock that they would want a look at Simpson. The real intrigue is where the Cardinals might seek to draft him. They hold the No. 3 overall pick, which would appear to be far too high for the team to take Simpson. That could signify that the Cardinals are interested in trading back for more picks.

Just how far back the Cardinals could go is another question. Simpson appears to be entrenching himself as a first-round pick, but it’s less clear how early he might be selected.

Simpson has seemingly trended up throughout the NFL Draft process. The former Alabama quarterback threw for 3,567 yards with 28 touchdowns and five interceptions for the Crimson Tide last season.

LaMelo Ball could be disciplined for tripping Bam Adebayo

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The Charlotte Hornets survived for another day with their dramatic win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, but they may have to play without LaMelo Ball as they try to get into the playoffs.

The NBA is investigating Ball’s alleged trip of Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during Tuesday’s 127-126 overtime win at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., according to Chris Haynes of Prime. The league is expected to make a decision on what punishment Ball might face before Friday’s game.

Ball appeared to pull Adebayo down by the leg during the game, but was not called for a foul. Adebayo left the game due to a lower back injury and did not return. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was livid that Ball was not punished for the incident.

The fact that this does not appear to be the first time Ball has done something like this might work against him as the league investigates.

Ball contributed 30 points and 10 assists, including the game-winning layup, during Tuesday’s win. The Hornets probably would not have won without him, and may have lost had Adebayo been able to finish the game as well.

Magic player close to reaching boiling point amid locker room turmoil

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The Orlando Magic’s locker room doesn’t seem to be the happiest place on earth.

The Magic have gone through a lot in the 2025-26 NBA season, and while they survived the regular season and made it to the NBA Play-In Tournament, the relationship between head coach Jamahl Mosley and a key player appears to be beyond repair.

According to Raheem Palmer of The Ringer, “the Magic are dealing with major turmoil in their locker room,” with a star player on the verge of forcing a trade out of Orlando if Mosley gets retained.

Palmer did not name the player, but a rift between Mosley and Paolo Banchero has been an underlying narrative throughout the season.

Although Orlando won 45 games, the Magic were supposed to be better than a team fighting for a ticket to the playoffs proper, considering the talent on their roster. 

A feuding player and a head coach aren’t out of the ordinary in the NBA, but between a star player and a coach, it’s the latter who’s always going to be the more expendable.

Still, Mosley can cool his seat with the Magic with a deep run in the playoffs. That is going to be much easier said than done, however. Should they make it past the play-in, they will either face the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference Detroit Pistons, or the No. 2 seed Boston Celtics in the first round.

Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets

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Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets. 

Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Instead, it was Alex Vesia who assumed the closer duties for the reigning World Series champions, striking out the side in the ninth inning to preserve Los Angeles’ victory and secure his second save in the 2026 MLB season.

Diaz watched Vesia close it out for the Dodgers, as he was held back by the team.

Amid injury concerns, Diaz threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon, effectively taking him out of the Dodgers’ plan for the Mets game, according to Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

The 32-year-old Diaz has not pitched since Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers, after which he said that he “didn’t feel right,” prompting concerns about his health, according to Ardaya. Roberts, however, allayed fears by saying that it’s “something that’s behind us.”

Diaz can further quell questions about his status by showing up on the mound for a possible save opportunity in the series finale against the Mets on Wednesday.

Former All-Star suggests a hidden Padres agenda with Fernando Tatis Jr.

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The San Diego Padres’ decision to move Fernando Tatis Jr. to second base was so surprising that it sparked a wild idea from former MLB star Harold Reynolds.

On Tuesday, former two-time All-Star Harold Reynolds praised Tatis for being such a versatile and talented weapon for the Padres. Reynolds even went as far as to call Tatis the most talented player today not named Shohei Ohtani.

Tatis’ adventure at second base began during last Saturday’s game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif., a move initially believed to be aimed at getting Nick Castellanos’ bat into the lineup. 

Reynolds, however, believes it goes much deeper than that.

“I think this is a showcase because of the Padres’ payroll,”  Reynolds said Tuesday on the MLB Network.

“I know they’re up there battling the Dodgers every year. We say it over and over and over. I’m sorry. They’ve got to do something. They can’t carry this payroll. The Dodgers can’t. They can’t carry this. Somebody’s got to go. So who of those guys do I want? I want Fernando Tatis Jr.”

The Padres have one of the heftiest payrolls in the big leagues, with a ton of money committed to Tatis, who signed a monster 14-year, $340 million contract extension with San Diego in 2021.

That contract will carry him through the 2034 season, when he will also be 35. The Padres can move around Tatis anywhere on the field, but they are unlikely to send the three-time All-Star elsewhere.

Tatis also doesn’t need to play second base for general managers to add him to their trade deadline wish list, but if San Diego made the move to spark Tatis’ bat, the team seemingly succeeded in that mission.

He went 5-for-9 with a double and an RBI in two games playing second base before returning to his usual role in the field in San Diego’s 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park.

Steve Cohen delivers a strong message after the Mets’ seventh straight loss

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The New York Mets are in a rut, but owner Steve Cohen is far from losing confidence in his team.

The Mets have been in a miserable state since last week, and their struggles continued on Tuesday, when they absorbed a 2-1 loss to the reigning World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

That marked New York’s seventh straight loss and put them on the verge of losing a second consecutive series via a sweep.

Following the Mets’ debacle in LA, Cohen showed optimism for the team, choosing to see the positives rather than dwell on New York’s malaise.

“Nobody likes to lose but I saw some ‘green shoots tonight’. On offense, [Francisco] Lindor had two hits including a home run. [Bo] Bichette got a double hitting it to left field as opposed to recently being right field prone. [Carson] Benge got a solid hit,” Cohen posted on X.

Cohen even provided an update on Juan Soto, who suffered a calf injury April 3 against the San Francisco Giants.

“Soto started his running progression today. Semien hit a shot that might have been a home run on a warmer night. Finally, Nolan McLean pitched an outstanding game going 7 innings. Hang in there fans, we will turn this around!” 

Cohen’s upbeat outlook on the Mets will be put to the test if the Mets drop another one on Wednesday, when they play in the finale of the Dodgers series.

New York will enter that contest with a 7-11 record, the worst thus far in the National League East standings.

Video: LaMelo Ball had an unhinged moment after the Hornets’ play-in win

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The Charlotte Hornets punched their ticket to the next phase of the 2026 NBA Play-in Tournament.  Meanwhile, LaMelo Ball literally landed punches after the Hornets’ thrilling 127-126 win over the Miami Heat at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday.

Amid the pandemonium on the court following Charlotte’s incredible win, Ball dapped up Hugo, the Hornets mascot.

However, Ball followed that up with punches to Hugo’s face and neck, causing the mascot to lose its balance before walking away, perhaps wondering what exactly he did to get two-pieced by the Hornets star.

Here’s the video of that moment, via Cam Gaskins of WBTV News.

Still, the biggest blow Ball landed on the night was his game-winning layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime. 

The Heat got the ball back after his bucket, but Miles Bridges swatted away Davion Mitchell’s layup attempt to preserve Charlotte’s lead and secure the win for the Hornets, who are just a win away from making the franchise’s first playoff appearance since 2016.

Ball finished the game with 30 points on 12/21 shooting, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block in 40 minutes. Bridges added 28 points, while Brandon Miller and Coby White had 23 and 19 points, respectively.

The Hornets will next face the winner of Wednesday’s battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.

Fans agree on 1 thing about Alex Ovechkin after his possible final NHL game

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All eyes were on Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, as the Washington Capitals played their final game of the 2025-26 NHL season against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

More than that, it might be the last time ever that Ovechkin has skated in an NHL game.

The league’s all-time leader in goals scored has yet to announce his decision on his future. 

He has previously said he will make up his mind in the offseason. It is also possible he has already made a call, but does not want to reveal it yet, so as not to take away from the excitement of the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Following the Caps’ 2-1 win over Columbus, ESPN shared a video of the three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner celebrating with his teammates and before skating off the ice for perhaps the last time in his NHL career.

Several fans, however, don’t believe that it’s over for Ovi.

The 40-year-old Ovechkin does not have a contract beyond the 2025-26 season. It would be extremely surprising if he signs with a franchise other than the Capitals to continue his career.

If he is to run it back in the NHL for at least one more season, it should be in Washington, the franchise where he built his hockey legacy.

If he decides to hang up his skates for good, he will finish his NHL career with 929 goals and 758 assists.

Video resurfaces of LaMelo Ball tripping Bam Adebayo in past game

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LaMelo Ball is apparently a repeat offender when it comes to tripping Bam Adebayo.

The Charlotte Hornets guard made negative headlines Tuesday for injuring the Miami Heat center during their play-in tournament game at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo was falling toward the baseline when Ball swiped at his legs, resulting in Bam crashing hard on his lower back (video here).

Adebayo suffered a back injury that kept him out for the rest of the game, which the Heat lost in overtime 127-126.

After the game, footage of Ball doing something similar to Adebayo resurfaced on social media. Ball visibly grabbed at Bam’s leg as the big man was running back down the court.

What made Tuesday’s instance much worse was that Adebayo was already off balance when Ball swept his legs, resulting in a hard fall on a prone area.

Contrary to the post’s caption, the past incident did not happen earlier this season. Given Miami’s players were wearing their old City Edition “Culture” uniforms, the game in question happened during the 2023-24 campaign. But it doesn’t make it any less damning that Ball has a tendency to dangerously trip opponents.

“I apologize on that one,” Ball said during his postgame press conference. “I got hit in the head, didn’t really know where I was, but I’mma check on him and see if he’s okay and everything.”

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said Ball deserved to be ejected for the dirty move. Ball instead stayed on the floor up until he made the game-winning floater to beat the Heat sand Adebayo in OT.

NBA on Prime broadcast went haywire in final minute of Hornets-Heat overtime

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Prime Video would probably take a redo of Tuesday’s NBA play-in tournament broadcast between the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat.

The Heat and Hornets kicked off the postseason with an absolute thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats inside Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Unfortunately for fans watching from home, the Prime broadcast conked out during a key stretch in overtime.

The Hornets led the Heat 123-120 with 48 seconds remaining in the extra period. The broadcast suddenly went black just as the Hornets were set to inbound coming off a Charlotte timeout. Instead of seeing which ATO play Hornets head coach Charles had drawn up, fans had to stare at a “Technical Difficulties” screen for nearly two minutes.

When play resumed, the Hornets were already leading 125-120 after a Ball layup extended Charlotte’s lead.

Fans everywhere, including LeBron James, were upset about the gap in footage.

The Prime Video broadcast was at least stable as Ball sank the game-winning floater to keep the Hornets’ playoff hopes alive. North Carolinian sports fans would have probably revolted against Amazon had they messed up during the final sequence.

Prime Video’s maiden season as an NBA broadcaster has been met with mostly rave reviews. But just like Kon Knueppel during Tuesday’s game, the lights proved to be too bright for the newest NBA partner during its first taste of postseason action.

Erik Spoelstra wants LaMelo Ball punished for ‘stupid’ play that injured Bam Adebayo

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Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra did not mince words Tuesday when speaking about LaMelo Ball’s dirty play on Bam Adebayo.

The Charlotte Hornets star swiped at Adebayo’s legs as the All-Star center was off balance along the baseline during their play-in tournament matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Adebayo fell and injured his lower back, sidelining him for the rest of the contest.

Without Adebayo, the Heat lost an overtime thriller 127-126 to end their season. When asked about the incident after the game, Spoelstra called for the league to punish Ball.

“I don’t think it’s cute. I don’t think it’s funny. I think it’s a stupid play. It’s a dangerous play,” Spoelstra told reporters during his postgame press conference.

“He should be penalized for that. I don’t think that belongs in the game, tripping guys. Somebody has got to see that. He should have been thrown out of the game for that.”

Ball went on to score the go-ahead floater in the dying seconds of overtime to give Charlotte the win. LaMelo recorded 30 points and 11 assists on 12/31 shooting in the victory.

Adebayo played just 11 minutes in the do-or-die affair, tallying 6 points and 3 rebounds. With the contest being as hotly contested as it was, Miami having its All-NBA big man on the floor could have easily changed the final result.

Instead, the Heat are off to Cancun while the Hornets buzz their way to at least one more game in the NBA play-in tournament.

Bills GM Brandon Beane has message for Keon Coleman

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The Buffalo Bills are not selling their Keon Coleman stock just yet.

Coleman has largely underperformed since the Bills drafted him 33rd overall in 2024. Buffalo was expecting Coleman to blossom into a first-option wide receiver last season, but his production took a step back in Year 2.

Bills GM Brandon Beane still believes Coleman can turn things around in Buffalo. Beane, who has continued to back Coleman over the last few months, spoke at length about the wideout in a conversation with The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia.

Beane “quadrupled down” on his stance that the wideout is just a mental shift away from putting it all together.

“Listen, (Coleman) has to go do it, but I think we feel confident that the maturity level is heading where it needs to,” Beane said. “Again, he’s got to go do it. We believe in the skill set, and that’s part of what your culture is. We all grow at different times; none of us were a made product at 21, 22. Do you wish you had to go through that with him? No, you don’t.

“But you hope for us, and for him, he looks back and says, ‘That was the best thing that happened to me.’ That’s what you hope. And we’re putting all our eggs in his basket to come back for year three and be a part of this group, however that is.”

Coleman had the kind of Week 1 performance that the Bills’ brass was hoping for last season. He caught 8 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo’s 41-40 win over the Baltimore Ravens. But it proved to be more of a tease than anything, as Coleman never tallied more than 4 catches or 49 yards in a game for the rest of the year.

Coleman’s lackluster seasons with the Bills even prompted team owner Terry Pegula to throw him under the bus, claiming Coleman wasn’t the player he wanted to draft.

Jarren Duran gets caught flipping off a fan during game

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Jarren Duran had yet another incident with an opposing fan during Tuesday’s game.

The Boston Red Sox outfielder Duran was caught on camera flipping off a fan on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. Duran was up to bat in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.

With Boston already trailing 5-0, Duran rolled over on a 2-2 offering from Minnesota’s Mick Abel for a leadoff groundout. After running out the grounder, Duran jogged his way back to the Red Sox dugout and was seen flashing the middle finger to a nearby Twins fan who was apparently heckling him.

Here is the video.

The Red Sox are having a miserable start to the 2026 season and entered play on Tuesday tied for the worst record in baseball at 6-10. Duran himself has also had a rough start to the year, batting .196 with 15 strikeouts through his first 13 games.

On top of that, the former All-Star Duran has quite the history of troublemaking when it comes to opposing fans. Last season, Duran had a heated confrontation with a fan in Cleveland before getting vulgar with another fan during a game in Boston. But Duran’s most infamous moment came back in 2024 when he was caught on a hot mic using a homophobic slur against a heckler.

Fans all said the same thing after Kon Knueppel got benched in play-in game

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Several fans believe Kon Knueppel lost the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year race because of a key decision from Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Miami Heat.

Knueppel came into the contest as the most prolific three-point shooter in the entire NBA this season. But his shot just wasn’t falling in the do-or-die contest at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.

The Duke alum had just six points on 2/12 shooting midway through the fourth quarter when Lee decided to pull the plug. Knueppel was benched for the final 7:49 of regulation and all five minutes of overtime, where the Hornets escaped with a 127-126 victory.

Fans were vocal on social media about Knueppel’s benching, arguing that it was clear evidence that Cooper Flagg was the more deserving Rookie of the Year. Many claimed Flagg would never be benched by his Dallas Mavericks in a similar situation.

Even Mavericks reporter Brad Townsend couldn’t help but comment something similar.

While it’s likely true that the Mavericks would never have sat Flagg in a similar situation, it’s partly because Charlotte simply has more talent than Dallas. The Hornets won 18 more games than the Mavs during the regular season, partly because of the depth that enables them to thrive even when one of their key players — Knueppel included — is struggling.

On the other hand, Flagg is also much more of an offensive hub than Knueppel, who’s primarily an off-ball shooter reliant on the playmakers around him. The Mavericks are going to be running the offense through Flagg for years to come, while Knueppel will probably remain a third option behind LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.

NBA awards voters have yet to cast their ballots because of Luka Doncic’s ongoing appeal regarding his eligibility. Voters on the fence about Flagg or Knueppel were likely watching Tuesday’s game.

Deni Avdija responds to the ‘foul-baiting’ accusations

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Deni Avdija is issuing a response to the most popular criticism against him.

The Portland Trail Blazers star Avdija appeared this week on “The Young Man and the Three.” During the episode, Avdija responded to the accusation that he is supposedly a “foul-baiter.”

“I don’t think I’m a gross foul-baiter,” said Avdija. “I don’t do [that]. The pump fake, get into the body, and throw the ball up. That’s not nice. But I feel like I drive so much.”

Here is the full clip of Avdija’s remarks.

Avdija, 25, is in the midst of a career season with the Blazers. He was an All-Star this year and averaged career highs across the board with 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game to lead Portland to a 42-40 record (their best finish since 2020-21).

But Avdija is also a popular target for criticism with his 9.2 free throw attempts per game (second in the NBA this season behind only Luka Doncic). Detractors feel that Avdija does too much to embellish and exaggerate contact, putting the Israeli forward in a similar category as this fellow accused NBA foul-baiter.

Bronny James gets bad news in his attempt for a trademark

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Bronny James’ recent attempt for a trademark ended up as an airball.

The Los Angeles Lakers guard James had a trademark filing through Nike get rejected by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reported on Tuesday. James was trying to get his “B9” logo for Nike trademarked, but the USPTO ruled that there was a “likelihood of confusion” with a trademark already granted to Back9 Golf Apparel, a company based in Austin, Texas.

Both James and Back9 filed their trademarks for clothing and apparel usages (with Back9 officially registering their trademark back in 2022). Meanwhile, here is a photo of James’ “B9” logo that Nike posted earlier this week.

“The marks are similar in appearance, sound and commercial impression,” examining attorney P. Scott Craven reportedly wrote in his refusal letter to Nike. “In addition, the marks are essentially phonetic equivalents and, thus, sound similar.” You can read Rothstein’s full report on the situation here.

The 21-year-old James, who is the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, has been with Nike since 2022 (first signing with them on an NIL deal before he began college at USC). Bronny ended up at the same company as his father LeBron, who has a longstanding multi-decade relationship with Nike.

But Bronny, who is averaging just 2.9 points and 1.2 assists per game this season for the Lakers, was recently roasted online over the looks of his Nike sneaker. Now Bronny is also getting stiff-armed in his attempt to trademark a personal logo through Nike.

Everyone said the same thing during Hornets-Heat play-in game

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Several fans felt like a key ingredient was missing from Tuesday’s Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat postseason clash.

The Hornets hosted the Heat to kick off this year’s NBA play-in tournament at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The visitors began to pick up some momentum late in the third quarter, taking a 79-74 lead in what had mostly been a single-possession affair.

That’s when Coby White took over. The Hornets guard scored his team’s final 11 points in the quarter, including a trio of three-pointers, to take an 89-83 lead into the final period.

White scored 14 points in the third quarter to pace the Hornets in the do-or-die contest.

Many fans couldn’t help but yearn for Hornets local announcer Eric Collins, who would have been going bonkers during White’s torrid stretch.

Prime broadcaster Ian Eagle did a fine job on the call for White’s offensive eruption. But Collins, known for making some of the most unhinged calls among NBA regional broadcasts, would have been the only one who could’ve done the moment justice.

Local announcing teams used to cover the playoffs through the first round, until the NBA changed that policy this season. The decision hasn’t sat well with some prominent media personalities. Fans don’t seem to be on board with it as well.

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz suffered brutal injuries from foul ball to face

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Craig Alberanz is facing a challenging recovery after Monday night’s mishap with a foul ball.

The Baltimore Orioles manager Albernaz spoke with reporters on Tuesday and revealed that he suffered a number of brutal-sounding injuries after being struck by a foul ball the night before. Albernaz said that he sustained a broken jaw and at least seven cheek fractures thanks to the errant foul, per Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner.

Fortunately though, Albernaz added that he did not need to have his jaw wired shut. However, Albernaz will have to eat “baby food” and avoid strenuous activities for the next six weeks.

Albernaz, 43, is in his first season as the manager of the Orioles. He was injured in the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md.

Baltimore second baseman Jeremiah Jackson hit a foul ball into the Orioles dugout that caught Albernaz in the face (see the video here). But the good news is that Albernaz was able to return to the dugout by the very next inning (with Baltimore eventually going on to win by a final score of 9-7).

Albernaz plans to continue managing the Orioles during his recovery and was present on the top step of the dugout for Tuesday’s game against the Dbacks. However, he will still be facing a tough next six weeks with the numerous injuries that he suffered.

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