In an extensive report by The Athletic, one woman, who expressed the condition of anonymity, accuses Callaway – who was the manager of the New York Mets for two seasons – of “pushing his cross close to her face” while the reporter was conducting an interview with Callaway.
Another reporter claims Callaway said he would share information about his former team the Mets if the journalist got drunk on him.
Two of the women interviewed, according to The Athletic, warned about Callaway’s repeated inappropriate behavior. One reporter told the publication that Callaway’s lewd behavior was ‘the worst kept secret in sport’.
CNN has made repeated attempts to contact Callaway for comment, including inquiries by the Angels.
The Athletic reports that Callaway made the following statement when he presented the allegations:
“Instead of responding to these general allegations that I have just become acquainted with, I look forward to an opportunity to provide more specific answers. Any relationship I was engaged in was consensus, and my behavior was by no means intended. “to be contemptuous of any woman involved. I’m married and my wife has been made aware of these common allegations.”
Major League Baseball (MLB) told CNN he was investigating Callaway.
Earlier Tuesday, MLB issued a statement saying it had “never been notified of any allegations of sexual misconduct by Mickey Callaway.”
The Angels say they will work with the league office in its investigation into the allegations.
“The behavior reported is in conflict with the English organization’s values and policies,” the team said.
Callaway was the Mets manager during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. Sandy Alderson, who has served as team president since last year and served as general manager from 2010-2018, said in a statement that he was “upset about the reported performance.”
“I was not aware of the behavior described in the story during Mickey’s hiring or at any time during my tenure as general manager. We have already begun reviewing our hiring processes to ensure that we investigate new employees more thoroughly. and more comprehensive., ‘Alderson said in a statement.
In a statement on Monday, Mets new owner Steve Cohen said: “The behavior reported in The Athletic’s story today is completely unacceptable and will never be tolerated under my ownership.”
The Cleveland Indians, who appointed Callaway as coach for five seasons between 2013-2017, said in a statement that they were made aware of the allegations against Callaway for the first time on Monday.
“We are currently reviewing the matter internally and in consultation with Major League Baseball to determine the next steps,” the team said in a statement. “Our organization condones this type of behavior unequivocally. We want to create an inclusive work environment where everyone, regardless of gender, can feel safe and comfortable doing their job.”
CNN’s Amir Vera contributed to this report.