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Edmonton Journal
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife: 'I finally found about his affairs'
Article content SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caroline Hjelle (@carohjelle) 'I feel confident in saying that I will have one eventually,' he said. 'I don't have an exact timeline on that. But I would like to actually meet with the people that are handling the situation with me and for me before I actually make an official statement.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season. Latest National Stories
Toronto Sun
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife: 'I finally found about his affairs'
Hjelle said he and his wife are in the process of finalizing their divorce. Published Jun 23, 2025 • 1 minute read San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sean Hjelle steps off the mound after giving up a two-run home run to St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday June 22, 2024, in St. Louis. Photo by Joe Puetz / AP SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' Hjelle, 28, said after Saturday's game that he had no comment on the allegations, adding that he and his wife are in the process of finalizing their divorce. 'I feel confident in saying that I will have one eventually,' he said. 'I don't have an exact timeline on that. But I would like to actually meet with the people that are handling the situation with me and for me before I actually make an official statement.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season. Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Relationships Editorials
New York Post
22-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle responds to wife's ‘abuse' and ‘affairs' allegations
Sean Hjelle made his first public comments addressing abuse and infidelity allegations made against him by his wife, Caroline. 'I don't have an official comment right now,' Hjelle said following the team's 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. 'I would like to talk to my agent, my lawyer. This has been something that has been going on for over a year now in terms of our relationship, our divorce, our separation and everything. I don't have any official comment right now, I just want to talk to the appropriate people to figure out what the steps are. I'm just taking it in stride right now. No official comment right now. 'I feel confident saying that I will have one eventually. I don't have an exact timeline on that, but I would like to actually get with the people that are handling the situation with me and for me before I actually make an official statement.' Advertisement 3 Sean Hjelle of the San Francisco Giants pitches during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Friday, June 20, 2025 in San Francisco, California. MLB Photos via Getty Images Caroline Hjelle claimed in her TikTok post on Saturday that her husband 'abandons us on Mother's Day … once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' She held their two sons in the video. Advertisement The San Francisco Giants released a statement addressing the accusations shortly after Caroline's post went viral. 'We are aware of these serious allegations,' the team said. 'We have been in contact with MLB. These type of allegations fall under their jurisdiction, and we won't be commenting further.' 3 Caroline Hjelle posted to TikTok regarding her husband, notably using hashtags #divorce, #cheating and #singlemom. Tik-Tok Giants manager Bob Melvin addressed Hjelle's situation before Saturday's game. Advertisement 'Obviously, we're aware. He told me about it last night,' Melvin said. 'We've talked to MLB, and at this point, it's in their jurisdiction so we really can't comment any further.' On the mound this season, Hjelle is 1–1 with a 4.66 ERA across six appearances, including his first career major league start on June 8. He holds a 7–8 career record and 4.80 ERA over 144 1/3 innings. 3 San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle, facing, stands with teammates during the national anthem before a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox in San Francisco, Sunday, June 22, 2025. AP Advertisement MLB's domestic violence policy grants the commissioner authority to impose administrative leave for up to seven days during investigations, even in the absence of criminal proceedings. For now, Hjelle remains active, but further discipline could follow depending on MLB's findings.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Giants' Sean Hjelle confirms separation from wife Caroline amid viral infidelity and abuse accusations — will MLB suspend him?
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle has found himself at the centre of a growing controversy after his wife, Caroline Hjelle, publicly accused him of infidelity and emotional abuse. The allegations, shared in a viral TikTok video, have sparked online debate and prompted Major League Baseball to launch an official investigation. Hjelle has now responded to allegations. He abandoned us on Mother's Day: Caroline's claim The allegations came to light when Caroline uploaded a now viral video to TikTok, featuring clips of her with their two young sons. In the caption, she wrote: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mother's Day … once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The video quickly racked up views, with Caroline also adding hashtags like #cheating, #infidelity, and #soloMomLife, suggesting that the situation had been ongoing for some time. She later added, 'Yeah, I've had to be silent for too long about this,' hinting at a pattern of emotional distress and possibly manipulative behaviour during their marriage. Ooooof. Remember alllllll that shit that @SFGiants fans gave us about Julio Urias? Welp, I present to you Sean Hjelle! A man who abuses and cheats on his wife. Terrible look. Sending my love and prayers to Caroline Hjelle and her boys for brighter days ahead. Fans and followers flooded the comments section with support, expressing concern for Caroline and her children. Some also criticised Hjelle for allegedly walking away from his family during such a vulnerable time. MLB steps in as the Giants remain tight-lipped In response to the viral video, both the San Francisco Giants and Major League Baseball acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. The Giants released a short statement confirming they were 'aware of the serious allegations' and that the matter is now being handled under MLB's Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse policy. Giants manager Bob Melvin also addressed the situation in a press conference, stating, 'Sean made us aware of the situation. It's being handled through Major League Baseball, and at this point, we're going to respect that process.' As of now, Hjelle remains eligible to play, though MLB reserves the right to suspend players temporarily while investigations are ongoing. Sean Hjelle responds: 'I will have a statement eventually' As per NBC Sports, Hjelle briefly addressed the media following a recent Giants game, confirming that he and Caroline had separated in May 2024 and were currently in the process of finalising a divorce. He claimed that the delay in the proceedings was related to his recent move to Sacramento. Although he did not directly refute any of Caroline's claims, Hjelle emphasised that he had not yet spoken publicly on the matter because he was consulting his legal team and agent. 'I don't have an official comment right now,' he told reporters. 'But I feel confident saying that I will have one eventually.' His reserved tone has only added to the speculation, with many awaiting a more formal response from either Hjelle or his representatives. What qualifies as 'abuse' in the MLB's eyes? One of the most talked-about elements of Caroline's post is her use of the word 'abuse.' While infidelity alone doesn't typically fall under MLB's domestic violence policy, emotional abuse or abandonment could prompt a serious investigation, especially if it involves any form of coercion or harm affecting minors. The policy gives the MLB Commissioner broad authority to suspend a player, even without criminal charges, if credible evidence of misconduct is found. However, these cases are often complex, and emotional abuse can be difficult to define in clear legal terms. Will Sean be suspended? For now, Hjelle's professional future remains in limbo. He continues to play for the Giants while the MLB conducts its investigation, but depending on the findings, a suspension—or even further disciplinary action—could follow. More importantly, the situation highlights the increasingly blurred lines between athletes' public images and private lives, especially in the age of social media where stories can go viral before the league or team can respond. As of now, fans, teammates, and the public are left waiting for Hjelle's full side of the story—while Caroline's video continues to fuel conversations about emotional abuse, fatherhood, and accountability in professional sports. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
NBC Sports
21-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Giants pitcher Sean Hjelle accused of abuse by wife, MLB investigating
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants said Major League Baseball is looking into allegations of abuse made by the wife of reliever Sean Hjelle. Caroline Hjelle made a post on TikTok on Friday of her with the couple's two children with a caption that said: 'When my MLB husband abandons us on Mothers Day a week after this (video was taken) once I finally found about his affairs and stopped putting up with his abuse, so I've been raising two boys alone.' The Giants said in a statement Saturday that they are 'aware of these serious allegations' and that MLB is handling it. Manager Bob Melvin said before Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox that Hjelle would be available to pitch. 'Obviously we're aware of it,' Melvin said. 'He told me about it last night. We talked to MLB. At this point, it's in their jurisdiction right now so I really can't comment on it further.' Hjelle took the loss in Friday night's game against the Red Sox, allowing a tiebreaking homer to Ceddanne Rafaela in the sixth inning. Hjelle is 1-1 with a 4.66 ERA in six appearances this season.
