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  1. 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Cubs manager David Ross (balk no-calls on White Sox pitcher Lane Ramsey) in the bottom of the 6th of the #WhiteSox-#Cubs game. Ross was ejected during the inning break following Ramsey's 6th inning appearance, alleging that Ramsey's routine in coming set constituted a balk; however, a review of the balk rules suggest that because Ramsey's rocking movements concluded with a definitive stop point in coming Set—and the pitcher did definitively stop in Set Position prior to starting his delivery, the no-call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-3. This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd ejection of 2023. This is the 200th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 91st manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 91 Managers, 80 Players, 29 Coaches.This is Chicago's 8th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL Central (PIT, STL 10; CHC, MIL 8; CIN 7).This is David Ross' 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 9 (Alex MacKay; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Tripp Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 30 (Jose Castro; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). We also reviewed a potential case of base coach interference (illegal assist) during the Mariners-Royals game in Kansas City. Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Chicago Cubs, 8/15/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Potential base coach assist in SEA-KC and then Ross ejected for non-balk in CHCView the full article
  2. The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed plaintiff Angel Hernandez's discrimination lawsuit appeal against Major League Baseball, ruling in a summary order that despite a factual imbalance between white and minority crew chiefs, Hernandez's team failed to prove a statistically significant disparity in promotion rates, not to mention the case for discrimination or disparate treatment. In 2021, a New York Southern District Court judge dismissed Hernandez's original discrimination case against MLB, opening up the door to appeal, when the court ruled that "the fact that no or very few minorities were promoted [is] 'statistically meaningless.'"Related Post: Judge Dismisses Angel Hernandez's Discrimination Case (3/31/21). That ruling itself followed MLB's allegation that there is "no evidence" of a diversity problem in baseball.Related Post: MLB Argues No Evidence of Diversity Problem in Suit (6/8/20). Regardless of where one stands on the diversity problem issue, the question is not whether such a problem exists, but whether unlawful discrimination or disparate treatment occurred in relation to the treatment of Mr. Hernandez, either by named decision-maker, then-Chief Baseball Officer Joe Torre, Peter Woodfork, or others in the Commissioner's Office. And in sum, the court found that Hernandez failed to prove that element of the prima facie case, leading to the District Court's summary dismissal and, now, the Appeals Court's summary order of dismissal. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Hernandez loses unlawful discrimination appeal against MLB; case dismissedView the full article
  3. HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Pirates manager Derek Shelton, bench coach Don Kelly, and pitching coach Oscar Marin (ball four call to Luke Maile; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Reds-#Pirates game. With two out and two on, Maile took a 3-2 fastball from Pirates pitcher Cody Bolton for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.78, pz 3.61 [sz_top 3.14 / RAD 3.26]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 10 innings. These are Nic Lentz (59)'s sixth, seventh, and eighth ejections of 2023.*This pitch was located 5.20 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 197th, 198th, and 199th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 90th manager ejection of 2023. These are the 28th and 29th coach ejections of 2023.Ejection Tally: 90 Managers, 80 Players, 29 Coaches.This is Pittsburgh's 8/9/10th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL Central (PIT, STL 10; MIL 8; CHC, CIN 7).This is Derek Shelton's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 25 (H Wendelstedt; QOC = U [Throwing At]).This is Oscar Marin's first career MLB ejection.This is Don Kelly's first career MLB ejection.This is Nic Lentz's 6/7/8th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 14 (David Popkins; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 8/13/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Lentz ejects trio of Pirates over 6th inning ball/strike callsView the full article
  4. 3B Umpire Adam Beck ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais (balk call on Andrés Muñoz; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Orioles-#Mariners game. With one out and two on (R1, R2), Beck called Mariners pitcher Muñoz for a no stop balk, advancing runners to second and third base. Replays indicate an atom in the pitcher's arms did not come to a complete stop from stretch to delivery, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-3, in 10 innings. This is Adam Beck (38)'s 4th ejection of 2023.*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13) states "It is a balk when the pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop." This is the 196th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 89th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 89 Managers, 80 Players, 27 Coaches.This is Seattle's 8th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL West (SEA 8; LAA, OAK, TEX 7; HOU 4).This is Scott Servais' 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 30 (Brian Walsh; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Adam Beck's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since April 29 (Willy Adames; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]). Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Ponies Mariners, 8/13/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Beck tosses Servais in annual Seattle tradition of ejections on My Little Pony weekendView the full article
  5. HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Yankees assistant hitting coach Brad Wilkerson (strike two call to Anthony Volpe; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#Marlins game. With none out and none on, Volpe took a 2-1 sweeper from Marlins pitcher AJ Puk for a called second strike before striking out on the next pitch. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike two was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.01, pz 1.31 [sz_bot 1.55 / RAD 1.43 / MOE 1.35]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 8-7. This is James Hoye (92)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 195th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 27th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 88 Managers, 80 Players, 27 Coaches.This is New York's 9th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL East (NYY 9; BAL, TOR 6; BOS, TB 4).This is Brad Wilkerson's 1st ejection since June 12, 2004 (Charlie Reliford; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Hoye's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 16 (Domingo Germán; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Miami Marlins, 8/13/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Hoye ejects some rando in the dugout who I thought was Don ZimmerView the full article
  6. HP Umpire Alex MacKay ejected Phillies 3B Alec Bohm (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th and manager Rob Thomson (strike three call to Bryce Harper; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Twins-#Phillies game. In the 7th, with two out and the bases loaded, Phillies batter Bohm took a 3-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Caleb Thielbar for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and knee-high (px -0.97, pz 2.14), the call was incorrect. At the time of Bohm's ejection, the Twins were leading, 2-0. In the 8th, with none out and none on, Phillies batter Harper took a 2-2 sweeper from Twins pitcher Thielbar for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.76, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53]), the call was correct. At the time of Thomson's ejection, the Twins were leading, 2-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 3-0. These are Alex MacKay (105)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023. These are the 193rd and 194th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 80th player ejection of 2023. This is the 88th manager ejection of 2023.Ejection Tally: 88 Managers, 80 Players, 26 Coaches.This is Philadelphia's 9th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 14; PHI 9; NYM 6; WAS 3; ATL 2).This is Alec Bohm's first career MLB ejection.This is Rob Thomson's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 10 (Bill Miller; QOC = U [Warnings]).This is Alex MacKay's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 9 (David Ross; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Philadelphia Phillies, 8/13/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bohm ejected after slamming bat & spiking helmet, Bryce Harper was dumb tooView the full article
  7. HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Guardians-#Rays game. With none out and none on in the 2nd, Guardians batter Will Brennan singled, Gabriel Arias homered, Bo Naylor walked, Jose Tena grounded out, Steven Kwan singled, and Andres Gimenez singled. Snyder was ejected during a mound visit. Replays indicate of the 13 callable pitches prior to ejection during the inning, Johnson officiated 12 properly, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 4-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 9-2. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 4th ejection of 2023. This is the 192nd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 26th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 87 Managers, 79 Players, 26 Coaches.This is Tampa Bay's 4th ejection of 2023, T-4th in the AL East (NYY 8; BAL, TOR 6; BOS, TB 4).This is Kyle Snyder's first career MLB ejection.This is Adrian Johnson's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 4 (Marcus Thames; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays, 8/13/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Random person wearing Rays uniform gets ejected because no one wants to see thisView the full article
  8. July 2023's Top 5 Calls of the Month highlights five MLB umpires whose efficient use of mechanics, positioning, and patience enables them to correctly officiate some difficult plays. Top 5 Calls of the Month - July 2023 5. Nate Tomlinson's out call at third in Detroit.4. James Hoye's fan interference vs home run call.3. Roberto Ortiz's stolen base overslide in Colorado.2. Clint Vondrak's safe call at second in San Diego.1. Vic Carapazza's stolen base out call in New York. Video as follows: Alternate Link: July 2023 Calls of the Month - Umpiring's Best Replays from July View the full article
  9. HP Umpire Takahito Matsuda ejected Charlotte Knights manager Justin Jirschele in the 9th inning of a 20-4 blowout game designed as a full Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) affair, meaning that computers rather than the umpire called all balls and strikes for the game...except that in the 9th, ABS seemed to stop calling strikes and Gwinnett tacked on four more runs thanks to six walks (there was also a hit-by-pitch). Indeed, even the Gameday computer readout seemed to be missing a few pitches during multiple at-bats in the 9th inning as catcher-turned-position player pitching Xavier Fernández threw 33 pitches (just five of them strikes) as the three-plus hour game slowly trudged to a lopsided conclusion. The final score was Gwinnett Stripers 20, Charlotte Knights 4. Video as follows: Alternate Link: ABS keeps calling balls on close pitches in blowout game; manager ejected in the 9thView the full article
  10. HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Blue Jays RF George Springer and manager John Schneider (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Guardians game. With none out and two on, Blue Jays batter Springer took a 2-2 fastball from Guardians pitcher Trevor Stephan for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.15, pz 1.52 [sz_bot 1.64 / RAD 1.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Guardians were leading, 4-3. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 4-3. These are Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.This pitch was located 1.00 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 190th and 191st ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 79th player ejection of 2023. This is the 87th manager ejection of 2023.This is Toronto's 5/6th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the AL East (NYY 8; BAL, TOR 6; BOS 4; TB 3).This is George Springer's first career MLB ejection.This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 3 (Charlie Ramos; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Jeremie Rehak's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 27 (Ji Hwan Bae; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Guardians, 8/10/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Springer plays "What did I do?" hold me back game after ejection, Schneider gone tooView the full article
  11. A batter-runner knocked a first baseman's glove off his hand during a tag attempt at first base during the North Dakota-Iowa Midwest Region Little League World Series game. We review and answer your question as to whether the proper call here is "safe" due to the fielder's glove falling off or "out" due to the fielder's prior tag of first base. The Official Baseball Rules definitions provides us with two tagging scenarios: "A TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with their body while holding the ball securely and firmly in their hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball, or with their hand or glove holding the ball." A fielder may thus tag 1) a base or 2) a runner. In this LLWS play, the fielder attempts to tag the base. Breaking this play down into phases, we see that the fielder received the throw, possessed the ball, and touched first base prior to the runner's arrival. The runner then stepped (assumedly unintentionally) on the fielder's glove, causing the glove to come off the fielder's hand. The on-field umpire ruled the batter-runner safe, but Replay Review overturned this call based on the type of tag this was — a base tag, not a runner tag — and that the base tag had been satisfactorily completed prior to the runner, an outside influence at this point, coming and disrupting the attempted play with a foot to the glove. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Runner Knocks Fielder's Glove Off on Tag at Little League World SeriesView the full article
  12. HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected Reds DH Jorge Soler and manager Skip Schumaker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Reds game. With one out and one on, Soler took a 0-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Ian Gibaut for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.59, pz 2.66), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-1. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4. These are Bill Miller (26)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2023.*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.This pitch was located 3.89 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 188th and 189th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 78th player ejection of 2023. This is the 86th manager ejection of 2023.This is Miami's 13/14th ejections of 2023, 1st in the NL East (MIA 14; PHI 8; NYM 6; WAS 3; ATL 2).This is Jorge Soler's 1st ejection since July 16, 2019 (Tom Hallion; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Skip Schumaker's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 7 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Bill Miller's 3/4th ejections of 2023, 1st since June 13 (Drew Smith; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds, 8/9/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Miller ejects Soler, who rather count than swing a bat; Schumaker might as well go tooView the full article
  13. What if runner's lane interference was a reviewable play? It might not be in MLB, but it is in the Chinese Professional Baseball League and we take a look at one such CPBL review that resulted in ejection of the offensive team manager when RLI, which was not called on the field, was awarded by the Replay Official. Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11) states, "The batter is out when in running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, they run outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interfere with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead." Given this language, do you believe this was RLI? Could the throw have reasonable retired the runner, given the runner's foot was already on first base as the thrown ball was still well in front of first base? Video as follows: Alternate Link: Runner's lane interference review results in CPBL manager ejectionView the full article
  14. 1B Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (safe call on Jeremy Peña's single; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Astros-#Orioles game. With two out and none on, Peña hit a 1-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez on the ground to shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle as Peña arrived at first base. Baltimore was out of challenges, having lost a manager's challenge earlier in the game. Replays indicate the batter-runner's foot contacted first base prior to the ball contacting the fielder's glove, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 6-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-6. This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 3rd ejection of 2023. This is the 187th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 85th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 85 Managers, 77 Players, 25 Coaches.This is Baltimore's 6th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 8; BAL 6; BOS, TOR 4; TB 3).This is Brandon Hyde's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 6 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = U [Warnings]).This is Edwin Moscoso's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since August 4 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles, 8/8/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Unable to review safe call in the 6th, Hyde throws hat at Moscoso's mechanicsView the full article
  15. HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Cubs DH Christopher Morel (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Cubs-#Mets game. With two out and one on, Morel took a 2-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Drew Smith for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and waist-high (px 0.89, pz 3.22), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 10-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 10-2. This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 5th ejection of 2023.*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.This pitch was located 0.29 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 186th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 77th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 84 Managers, 77 Players, 25 Coaches.This is Chicago's 7th ejection of 2023, T-3rd in the NL Central (STL 10; MIL 8; CHC, CIN, PIT 7).This is Christopher Morel's first career MLB ejection.This is Ramon De Jesus' 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 16 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets, 8/7/23| Video as follows: Alternate Link: De Jesus ejects Morel during late night game no one cares about anymoreView the full article
  16. 1B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (check swing ball four call) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Royals-#RedSox game. With two out and two on, Red Sox batter Luis Urias attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Carlos Hernandez, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Nick Mahrley and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Carapazza. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-2. This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 5th ejection of 2023. This is the 185th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 84th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 84 Managers, 76 Players, 25 Coaches.This is Kansas City's 6th ejection of 2023, T-3rd in the AL Central (CWS 11; MIN 9; CLE, KC 6; DET 3).This is Avisail Garcia's 1st ejection since July 5, 2022 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Matt Quatraro's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since August 5 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Vic Carapazza's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 22 (Jarret DeHart; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Boston Red Sox, 8/7/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Carapazza ejects Quatraro after 9th inning check swing prior to walk-off grand slamView the full article
  17. HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Marlins LF Avisail Garcia (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th and manager Skip Schumaker (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Reds game. With none out in the 5th, Garcia took called first and second strikes from Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson for called first and second strikes. Replays indicate the pitches were located over the inner edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (strike one: px -0.77, pz 1.93 [sz_bot 1.65]; strike two: px -0.72, pz 2.26), the call was correct.* At the time of Garcia's ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-1. In the 8th, Schumaker was ejected during an injury mound visit with Marlins pitcher Tanner Scott. All pitches during the inning were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of Schumaker's ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-2. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-2. These are Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2023.*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.Strike one to Garcia (greatest px value) was located 1.73 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 183rd and 184th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 76th player ejection of 2023. This is the 83rd manager ejection of 2023.Ejection Tally: 83 Managers, 76 Players, 25 Coaches.This is Miami's 11/12th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL East (MIA 12; PHI 8; NYM 6; WAS 3; ATL 2).This is Avisail Garcia's 1st ejection since July 5, 2022 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). This is Skip Schumaker's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 19 (H Wendelstedt; QOC = N [Pitch Clock]).This is Roberto Ortiz's 1st ejection since August 16, 2022 (Bryan Reynolds; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds, 8/7/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Garcia run after swinging strikeout, Schumaker during later visitView the full article
  18. HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#WhiteSox game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Anthony Volpe took a 0-2 sinker from White Sox pitcher Bryan Shaw for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.55, pz 2.08), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-1. This is Laz Diaz (63)'s 1st ejection of 2023.*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.This pitch was located 4.37 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 182nd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 82nd coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 82 Managers, 75 Players, 25 Coaches.This is New York's 8th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL East (NYY 8; BAL 5; BOS, TOR 4; TB 3).This is Aaron Boone's 6th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 2 (Dan Merzel; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). This is Laz Diaz's 1st ejection since July 17, 2021 (Will Venable; QOC = Y [Check Swing]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Chicago White Sox, 8/7/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Boone & Diaz go nose-to-nose in old-school argument over strike zoneView the full article
  19. Angel Hernandez called a balk on Yankees pitcher while Replay Review awarded Los Angeles a run thanks to Padres catcher Gary Sanchez's plate blocking violation in San Diego. We answer your questions about each play. Yankees BalkIn the 6th inning of Sunday's Astros-Yankees game, HP Umpire Angel Hernandez called a balk on Yankees pitcher Wandy Peralta for failing to step directly to first base on a pickoff throw with baserunner Chas McCormick at first. Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(3) regarding balks states, "It is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base." Replays indicate a balk did occur as Peralta appeared to step toward home plate more than toward first base, but complicating perception was that Hernandez was the only umpire to call it. Even so, although 1B Umpire Todd Tichenor or 3B Umpire Alex Tosi called the balk, it still was a step balk. Padres BlockWith runners at the corners and one out in the top of the 2nd inning of Sunday's Dodgers-Padres game, Dodgers batter Austin Barnes bunted the ball to Padres first baseman Ji Man Choi, who charged in and flipped the ball to catcher Sanchez as Dodgers baserunner R3 Enrique Hernandez slid head-first into Sanchez's knee, ruled out by HP Umpire Gabe Morales. After Dodgers manager Dave Roberts challenged the play, Replay Review overturned Morales' out call, deeming that catcher Sanchez did block the runner, despite the throw originating from a drawn in infielder. Although plate blocking rule OBR 6.01(i)(2) states, "It shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field the throw (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from a pitcher or drawn-in infielder)," a throw from a drawn-in infielder doesn't give a catcher carte blanche to block access to home plate. The difference is whether the catcher's blocking was intentional or unintentional. For outfield throws, for instance, we know that catchers may be called for blocking (without the ball) whether they did it intentionally or unintentionally, but for the drawn-in infielder exception, this ruling indicates that while unintentional blocking is permitted for a drawn-in infielder throw, intentionally blocking the plate by sticking a knee out unecessarily is still illegal. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Recapping Angel Hernandez's balk in New York & Gabe Morales' block in San DiegoView the full article
  20. 1B Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Padres pitching coach Ruben Niebla (balk call on pitcher Blake Snell; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Dodgers-#Padres game. With two out and one on, Morales called Snell for a balk. Replays indicate Snell employed multiple Stretch positions and/or went from Stretch to Set back to Stretch, primarily due to a PitchCom issue, but illegal nonetheless, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 8-3. This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 3rd ejection of 2023. This is the 180th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 24th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 75 Players, 24 Coaches.This is San Diego's 9th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (SD 9; ARI 7; COL 4; LAD 3; SF 2).This is Ruben Niebla's first career MLB ejection.This is Gabe Morales' 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 8 (Adolis Garcia; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres, 8/5/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Morales ejects Niebla during balk discussion as Bob Melvin stays in the dugoutView the full article
  21. HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected White Sox SS Tim Anderson, Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez, Guardians manager Terry Francona, White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Guardians 3B Coach Mike Sarbaugh, and Guardians pitcher/bench (bullpen) player Emmanuel Clase (fighting) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Guardians game. With one out and one on, Guardians batter Ramirez hit a 2-2 changeup from White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech on a ground ball to right fielder Oscar Colas, who threw to second base as Ramirez slid in safely. After being called safe by 2B Umpire Malachi Moore, Ramirez took exception to White Sox shortstop Anderson straddling him to make a tag and the two engaged in a fight, resulting in a benches-clearing incident and bona fide brawl. At the time of the ejections, the White Sox were leading, 5-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-4. These are Mark Wegner (14)'s 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th ejections of 2023. These are the 174th, 175th, 176th, 177th, 178th, & 179th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.These are the 80th and 81st manager ejections of 2023. This is the 23rd Coach ejection of 2023.These are the 73rd, 74th, and 75th player ejections of 2023.Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 75 Players, 23 Coaches.This is Chicago's 10/11th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 11; MIN 9; CLE 6; KC 5; DET 3).This is Cleveland's 3-6th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the AL Central (CWS 11; MIN 9; CLE 6; KC 5; DET 3).This is Tim Anderson's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 5 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).This is Jose Ramirez's first career MLB ejection.This is Terry Francona's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 4 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = N [Replay Review]).This is Pedro Grifol's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 2 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Mike Sarbaugh's first career MLB ejection.This is Emmanuel Clase's first career MLB ejection.This is Mark Wegner's 3-8th ejection of 2023, 1st since May 12 (Troy Snitker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies, 8/5/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Anderson and Ramirez square off to begin a bench-clearing brawl in ClevelandView the full article
  22. HP Umpire Ben May ejected Royals RF Dairon Blanco and manager Matt Quatraro (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Royals-#Phillies game. With one out and one on, Blanco took a 3-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Craig Kimbrel for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.20, pz 1.39 [sz_bot 1.47 / RAD 1.35]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Phillies were leading, 9-6. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 9-6. These are Ben May (97)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2023.*This pitch was located 1.44 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 172nd and 173rd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 72nd player ejection of 2023. This is the 79th manager ejection of 2023.Ejection Tally: 79 Managers, 72 Players, 22 Coaches.This is Kansas City's 4/5th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 9; KC 5; DET 3; CLE 2).This is Dairon Blanco's first career MLB ejection.This is Matt Quatraro's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 28 (Jerry Layne; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Ben May's 3/4th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 26 (Don Mattingly; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Philadelphia Phillies, 8/5/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: May ejects a pair of Royals as TV strike zone graphic screws up againView the full article
  23. HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Braves DH Marcell Ozuna (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Braves-#Cubs game. With one out and none on, Ozuna took a 1-2 sinker from Cubs pitcher Javier Assad for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.83, pz 2.89), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 5-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 8-6. This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 1st ejection of 2023.*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inches from being deems incorrect. This is the 171st ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 71st player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 71 Players, 22 Coaches.This is Atlanta's 2nd ejection of 2023, 5th in the NL East (MIA 10; PHI 8; NYM 6; WAS 3; ATL 2).This is Marcell Ozuna's first career MLB ejection.This is Ryan Blakney's 1st ejection since August 31, 2022 (Brandon Crawford; QOC = Y [Check Swing]). Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Chicago Cubs, 8/5/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Blakney ejects Ozuna after strikeout, told him twice to stopView the full article
  24. HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Brewers bench coach Pat Murphy (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Pirates-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Pirates batter Jack Suwinski took a 0-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Bryse Wilson for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.55, pz 3.56 [sz_top 3.26 / RAD 3.38]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 8-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-4. This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.*This pitch was located 3.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 181st ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.*This is the 25th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 75 Players, 25 Coaches.This is Milwaukee's 8th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the NL Central (STL 10; MIL 8; CIN, PIT 7; CHC 6).This is Pat Murphy's 1st ejection since August 28, 2021 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).This is Edwin Moscoso's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 25 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).*This ejection occurred after Ejection 170 and prior to Ejection 171 but is listed as #181. Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers, 8/4/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Moscoso ejects Murphy after back-to-back home runs for Pittsburgh, ball one callView the full article
  25. HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Angels hitting coach Marcus Thames (strike two call to Angels batter Hunter Renfroe; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Mariners-#Angels game. With one out and one on, Angels batter Renfroe took a 2-1 sinker from Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at of the hollow of the knee (px -0.33, pz 1.49 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54 / MOE 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 5-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 9-7. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 170th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.This is the 22nd coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 70 Players, 22 Coaches.This is Los Angeles' 7th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, OAK, SEA, TEX 7; HOU 4).This is Marcus' Thames' 1st ejection since May 14, 2022 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Check Swing]).This is Adrian Johnson's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 3 (Derek Shelton; QOC = U [Pitch Clock]). Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels, 8/4/23 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Johnson ejects Thames from dugout over strike two call early in AnaheimView the full article
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