Darin Ruf: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / May 23, 2025

Ex-Brewers Infielder Suing Reds Due To Career-Ending Injury

One former member of the Milwaukee Brewers made headlines on Thursday with reports of a lawsuit surfacing. Milwaukee had infielder Darin Ruf for a brief period in 2023.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / May 23, 2025

Former Phillies Slugger Darin Ruf Suing Reds Over Career-Ending Injury

News broke late on May 22 that featured former Philadelphia Phillies player Darin Ruf. According to the Associated Press, Ruf has filed a lawsuit against

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 22, 2025

Ex-major-leaguer Darin Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury

Nearly two years after his final game, former major leaguer Darin Ruf filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds for an injury at Great American Ball Park that he claims ended his career.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / May 22, 2025

Former Phillies Slugger Suing NL Ballclub Over Alleged Safety Violation

An eight-year member of the Phillies organization is pressing charges against another MLB club that allegedly cut his career short. Darin Ruf, a former outfielder and first baseman, is suing the Cincinnati Reds for an injury he sustained in 2023.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 22, 2025

Former MLB player suing Reds for unsafe field conditions that led to career-ending injury

Darin Ruf never played again after running into a tarp roller in Cincinnati

MLB News / CBSSports.com / May 22, 2025

Former MLB player suing Reds for unsafe field conditions that led to career-ending injury

Darin Ruf never played again after running into a tarp roller in Cincinnati

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22, 2025

Former MLB player sues Reds over their field conditions

Former Major League Baseball player Darin Ruf has filed a lawsuit against the Cincinnati Reds claiming that their field conditions led to his career-ending injury on June 2, 2023.

Rockies sued for injury partially blamed on team's 'poor performance'

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4, 2024

Former big leaguer joins University Of Nebraska Omaha coaching staff

Former big league first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf has joined the University of Nebraska Omaha baseball program as an assistant coach.

The best minor leaguers never to enjoy MLB success

The 'Active MLB hitter strikeout leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 13, 2023

Giants' Darin Ruf opens up about his time with Mets

San Francisco Giants designated hitter and utilityman Darin Ruf has delivered an updated take regarding his brief stint with the New York Mets last year.

Mets' Max Scherzer admits to 'struggling' with pitch clock

Mets manager supplies update on ace Justin Verlander

Mets' Edwin Diaz offers positive update for potential 2023 return

Who are the 23 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The 'MLB All-Star third basemen' quiz

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2023

Giants' Darin Ruf discusses difficulty of playing in New York

Veteran designated hitter and utility man Darin Ruf has offered some interesting comments about his brief and forgettable stint with the New York Mets.

Takeaways from Marlins/Mets weekend series

Mets' Max Scherzer admits to 'struggling' with pitch clock

One player on every MLB team who deserves more love

The 'MLB All-Star third basemen' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 1, 2023

Potential X-factors for the 2023 New York Mets

While several key players departed this offseason, including right-hander Jacob deGrom, the Mets still have plenty to look forward to in 2023. Here are potential X-factors that could make the difference in the Mets capturing a World Series championship for the first time since 1986.

Rangers ace Jacob deGrom thought he could stay with Mets

Dodgers' Freddie Freeman commends Mets owner Steve Cohen's commitment to spending

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The '2022 MLB RBI leaders' quiz

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / February 23, 2023

Why Darin Ruf's days with the Mets may be near an end

Why Darin Ruf's days with the New York Mets may be near an end

Darin Ruf had a rough two months with the New York Mets in 2022, and it appears his days with the club may be numbered. Earlier this week, Ruf told reporters that he has arthritis in his wrist, putting his future with the team in doubt.

Mets' Daniel Vogelbach has slimmed down this offseason

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Mets' Max Scherzer discusses possibly opting out after 2023 season

Every MLB team's most disappointing player in 2022

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