{
  "id": 1855094,
  "title": "Dodgers player leaves Rockies game after throwing up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/dodgers-player-leaves-rockies-game-after-throwing-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T03:12:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-player-leaves-rockies-game-031244173.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two catchers in a bid to strengthen their catching corps as the trade deadline approached. Hunter Feduccia, obtained from the Tampa Bay Rays, and Ben Rortvedt, acquired from the New York Mets, were expected to bolster their defensive skills. Feduccia has been a primary catcher for the Dodgers, with Rortvedt serving as the backup.\n\nWith Will Smith expected to return from an injury soon, Feduccia remained a valuable asset for the team. However, this proved short-lived as Feduccia had to leave a game against the Colorado Rockies after throwing up mid-inning. He made 13 plate appearances during the game, contributing to the team's success. The circumstances surrounding his sudden departure remain unclear, though it could be attributed to illness or the high altitude in Denver, which often impacts players who are unaccustomed to it.\n\nThe team's manager, Dave Roberts, will provide further insight into Feduccia's condition following the game. Rortvedt took over the catching duties in Feduccia's absence for the remainder of the game. Considering Feduccia's commitment to back-to-back games behind the plate, Rortvedt would have likely started the series finale on Wednesday, making the situation less of a concern for the Dodgers' roster management.",
  "summary": "A player on the Los Angeles Dodgers removed himself from Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies after puking.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ohtani reaches 30 HRs for 6th straight season as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-6",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ohtani-reaches-30-hrs-for-6th-straight-season-as-dodgers-beat-rockies",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:06:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}