Angel Hernandez has confirmed his retirement in a statement, which reads:

'Starting with my first Major League game in 1991, I have had the very good experience of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the major leagues. 
 
'There is nothing better than working at a

Umpire Angel Hernandez is retiring, a source confirms to ESPN. One of the most controversial figures in the game, the source of much ire and frustration by fans and players alike, Hernandez has umpired his last game in Major League Baseball. First on news: Bob Nightengale.

Brewers fans having the last laugh on Memorial Day as Milwaukee builds a 4.5 game lead after a 5-1 win while Craig Counsell's Cubs drop to .500 for the first time since April 1. They're hitting .188 with RISP this month, 30th in MLB.
As for the boos meant for Counsell, “The fans

8th homer this year in MLB on a 3-0 count, if you're keeping track at home.

Willy Adames 3-0 swinging....and Cubs fans are headed for the exits. 4-0 now. That guy is just a winner.

A tailor made 5-4-3 DP ball is booted by Nick Madrigal at 3b and the Brewers take a 1-0 lead, Bot 8. And then Counsell hears the boos as he pulls Mark Leiter Jr.

News story on Counsell's return to Milwaukee.
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Ian Happ makes a beautiful diving catch in Milwaukee. 👏

Justin Steele is through seven shutout frames.

We have a Memorial Day barn burner in Milwaukee. 0-0 between the Brewers and Cubs as we head to the 8th. Each team has 3 hits and very few scoring chances.

Counsell react

Counsell was asked what fan reaction might be for him today: “Cheer, boo, whatever, man. Just have a good time at the game. That’s what fans get to do.”

Craig Counsell on leaving the Brewers for the Cubs: 'You have to take the ride of life and see what happens. This is not something I necessarily expected to happen but you have to jump on the ride and go.”

Pat Murphy was asked what he thinks Counsell is feeling today as he returns as the opposing manager: “Tired.”
(Cubs arrived late after playing a rain delayed night game on Sunday).

Craig Counsell returns to the scene of many crimes here as he’ll make his first appearance back in Milwaukee today after managing them for nearly 9 seasons. How will he be treated by the hometown fans after leaving for their archrivals? Stay tuned!

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Coming off an injury earlier this season and this being 2024, very little. Also, the O's have all sorts of pitching injuries as is.

Kyle Bradish has gone 7 no-hit innings against the White Sox. He's walked 4 and struck out a career high 11. At 103 pitches.

Kyle Bradish has gone a career high 6 innings without giving up a hit. He's at 80 pitches against the White Sox. His high pitch count this year is just 90. Nine outs to go.