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HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (illegal pitch no-call on Zack Wheeler's pivot foot on/off the rubber; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #BlueJays-#Phillies game. With two out and none on prior during batter Josh Smith's at-bat, Popkins was ejected arguing Wheeler illegally delivered with his pivot foot not in contact with the pitcher's plate. Replays indicate the the foot remained in contact with the edge of the rubber, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is John Tumpane (74)'s 1st ejection of 2026.Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a): "The pitcher may not take a second step toward home plate with either foot or otherwise reset their pivot foot in their delivery of the pitch." This is the 88th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 19th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 19 Coaches, 21 Players.This is Toronto's 4th ejection of 2026, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 7; BOS 6; TOR 4; TB 3; BAL 2).This is David Popkins' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 8 (Jansen Visconti; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Tumpane's 1st ejection since Sept 21, 2025 (Mark Vientos; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Philadelphia Phillies, 8/7/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Tumpane ejects Popkins for complaining about Wheeler's pivot foot positioningView the full article

1B Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Mariners pitcher Gabe Speier and manager Dan Wilson (throwing at Tigers batter Gleyber Torres) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Tigers-#Mariners game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter Torres took two fastballs from Speier, resulting in a hit-by-pitch on the second. Replays indicate both pitches were located significantly inside and the HBP struck Torres on the left thigh; warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 3-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 4-2. These are Mark Wegner (14)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2026. These are the 86th and 87th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 21st player ejection of 2026.This is the 48th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 18 Coaches, 21 Players.This is Seattle's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 4; ATH, SEA, TEX 3; HOU 1).This is Gabe Speier's first career MLB ejection.This is Dan Wilson's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 16 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Mark Wegner's 3/4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 1 (Clayton McCullough; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, 8/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Crew Chief Wegner ejects Speier & Wilson after conference over intentional HBPView the full article

3B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Mets-#Guardians game. With one out and the bases loaded, Guardians batter Chase DeLauter attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Mets pitcher Jefry Yan, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Chad Whitson and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Fairchild. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 4-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 6-5. This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 85th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 47th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Cleveland's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; CLE, CWS, KC 1).This is Stephen Vogt's 1st ejection since August 9, 2024 (Jim Wolf; QOC = N [Balk]).This is Chad Fairchild's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 26 (Chris Cron; QOC = Y [Balk]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians, 8/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Fairchild ejects Vogt from dugout quickly upon strike three swinging check swing callView the full article

1B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Emil Jimenez out call on Yordan Alvarez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #BlueJays-#Astros game. With none out and one on, Astros batter Alvarez hit a 0-1 changeup from Blue Jays pitcher Chase Lee on a line drive to RF Nathan Lukes, who threw to SS Andrés Giménez as batter-runner Alvarez arrived at second base, ruled out on the tag by 2B Umpire Jimenez and affirmed via Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Astros manager Espada. Replays indicate the fielder's glove appeared to touch Alvarez prior to the runner's foot touching second base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 5-4. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings. This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 84th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 46th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2026, 4th in the AL West (LAA 4; ATH, TEX 3; HOU, SEA 1).This is Joe Espada's 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2025 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Doug Eddings' 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 8 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros, 8/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Alvarez steps short of 2B, tagged out before foot reaches, Espada ejected after ReplayView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (denied ABS challenge/strike call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Pirates-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Pirates batter Jacob Gonzalez took a 3-1 cutter from Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson for a called second strike, and may or may not have attempted to challenge the call via ABS. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.24, pz 3.40 [sz_top 3.29 / RAD 3.41]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 3-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-2. This is James Hoye (92)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 83rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 45th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 45 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 8th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 3; CIN, STL 2; MIL 0).This is Don Kelly's 6th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 2 (Dan Bellino; QOC = U [Rain Delay]).This is James Hoye's 1st ejection since August 27, 2025 (Hunter Goodman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers, 8/4/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Kelly extends MLB ejection lead arguing correctly called strike, non-challengeView the full article

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Nationals manager Blake Butera (obstruction no-call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Nationals-#Phillies game. With none out and one on, Nationals batter Brady House hit a 2-2 changeup from Phillies pitcher Kyle Backhus on the ground to catcher Garrett Stubbs, who threw to 3B Alec Bohm to retire Nationals baserunner R3 Nasim Nuñez as a collision occurred between runner and catcher. Replays indicate runner Nuñez initiated contact with the catcher by intentionally kicking at his legs and that the catcher accordingly did not obstruct the runner, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 82nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 44th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Washington's 2nd ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL East (PHI 4; MIA 3; NYM, WAS 2; ATL 1).This is Blake Butera's 1st career MLB ejection.This is Manny Gonzalez's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2025 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies, 8/3/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Nuñez kicks at Stubbs, but umps don't take interferance bait; Butera ejectedView the full article

2B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (field conditions/rain delay call) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Pirates-#Reds game. With one out and one on, Pirates batter Bryan Reynolds hit a single to score Jake Mangum before umpires delayed the game for the Cincinnati grounds crew to work on the field during rainy weather and wet field conditions. Replays indicate the field was wet because it was raining, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 7-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 10-2. This is Dan Bellino (2)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 81st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 43rd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 43 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 7th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 7; CHC 3; CIN, STL 2; MIL 0).This is Don Kelly's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since July 27 (Ben May; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Dan Bellino's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 30 (Craig Stammen; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds, 8/2/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bellino ejects Kelly during brief rain delay as grounds crew fixes infieldView the full article

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele and manager Skip Schumaker (strike three call to Nicky Lopez; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With two out and two on, Lopez took a 3-2 slider from Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu for a called third strike. The Rangers had lost both ABS challenges earlier in the game. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.21, pz 1.46 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-3. These are Todd Tichenor (13)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026.*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 79th and 80th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 18th coach ejection of 2026.This is the 42nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Texas' 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 4; ATH, TEX 3; SEA 1; HOU 0).This is Justin Viele's 1st ejection since May 26, 2025 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Skip Schumaker's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Todd Tichenor's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 28 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 8/2/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Viele and Schumaker ejected during 7th inning stretch after losing all challengesView the full article

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Padres infield coach Ryan Goins and manager Craig Stammen (ABS challenge denial/strike call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rockies-#Padres game. With none out and one on, Padres batter Xanger Bogaerts took a 1-0 sinker from Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen for a called first strike and requested an ABS challenge, which was denied by HP Umpire Rehak. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.46, pz 1.28 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54 / MOE 1.50]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 4-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 8-7. These are Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2026. These are the 77th and 78th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 17th coach ejection of 2026.This is the 41st manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 41 Managers, 17 Coaches, 20 Players.This is San Dieg's 7/8th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD 8; SF 5; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Ryan Goins' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 7 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).This is Craig Stammen's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since July 7 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).This is Jeremie Rehak's 1st ejection since June 13, 2025 (DJ LeMahieu; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres, 7/28/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Rehak denies ABS for dugout help, but what does science say? 2 Friars tossedView the full article

3B Umpire Ben May ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (check swing strike calls to Bryan Reynolds) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Pirates game. With two out and one on, Pirates batter Reynolds attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 and 2-1 changeups from Diamondbacks pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga, ruled balls by HP Umpire Brennan Miller and called swinging strikes on appeal by 3B Umpire May. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 2-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings. This is Ben May (97)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 76th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 40th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 40 Managers, 16 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 6th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 6; CHC 3; CIN, STL 2; MIL 0).This is Don Kelly's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 25 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Ben May's 1st ejection since June 23, 2024 (Jeff Banister; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock Violation]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/27/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: May ejects Kelly after pair of check swing strike calls in the BurghView the full article

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Athletics hitting coach Chris Cron (balk call on Luis Morales; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Athletics-#Twins game. With two out and the bases loaded, A's pitcher Morales was called for a balk during Ryan Jeffers' at-bat. Replays indicate that on his first pitch to Jeffers, Morales took a step back, as if pitching from Windup, while his footwork parallel to the rubber indicated Set Position, without declaring his intent to pitch from Windup Position, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 4-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 11-8. This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a)(2) Comment: "With a runner or runners on base, a pitcher will be presumed to be pitching from the Set Position if they stand with their pivot foot in contact with and parallel to the pitcher’s plate, and their other foot in front of the pitcher’s plate, unless they notify the umpire that they will be pitching from the Windup Position under such circumstances prior to the beginning of an at-bat."Related Ejection: E71 - Hamari / Souza (feat. Jen Pawol's balk on Kevin Gausman) (7/12/26). This is the 75th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 16th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 39 Managers, 16 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Athletics' 3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 4; ATH 3; SEA, TEX 1; HOU 0).This is Chris Cron's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 29 (John Libka; QOC = N [Quick Pitch]).This is Chad Fairchild's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 16 (Dan Wilson; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Athletics vs Minnesota Twins, 7/26/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Fairchild balks Morales for failing to declare Windup while in Hybrid stanceView the full article

3B Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (unreviewable safe/runner pushed off base call by 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Giants-#Royals game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Vinnie Pasquantino hit a 3-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Landen Roupp on a ground ball to right field, fielded by RF Jung Hoo Lee who threw to SS Willy Adames, who attempted to tag batter-runner Pasquantino as he slid into second base, ruled safe by 2B Umpire Estabrook. Replays indicate the runner appeared safe at second, but may have broken contact with the base due to momentum in oversliding it and that 2B Umpire Estabrook judged that SS Adames illegally pushed BR Pasquantino off the base, rendering the play unreviewable and making the runner safe, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 3-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.*QOCN is based on the umpire's "runner pushed off base" ruling. The runner was not pushed off base.Official Baseball Rule 5.06(a)(11): "A runner acquires the right to an unoccupied base when they touch it before they are out. They are then entitled to it until they are put out, or forced to vacate it for another runner legally entitled to that base."MLB Umpire Manual Interpretation: "If in the judgment of an umpire, a runner is pushed or forced off a base by a fielder, intentionally or unintentionally, at which the runner would have otherwise been called safe, the umpire has the authority and discretion under the circumstances to return the runner to the base they were forced off following the conclusion of the play." This is the 74th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 39th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 39 Managers, 15 Coaches, 20 Players.This is San Francisco's 5th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL West (SD 6; SF 5; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 11 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = Y [Balk]).This is Lance Barrett's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since July 7 (Bobby Dickerson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Kansas City Royals, 7/22/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: U3 LB ejects TV after ME says WA pushed VP off 2B... did he?View the full article

2B Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Yankees hitting coach James Rowson (pitch clock violation call by HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott on batter José Caballero; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Pirates-#Yankees game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Caballero was called for a pitch clock violation prior to Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski's 0-1 pitch. Replays indicate Caballero entered the batter's box and delayed becoming alert to the pitcher by keeping his head facing down and not looking at the pitcher for several seconds after entering the batter's box, deemed a pitch clock violation by MLB, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 2-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-3. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.This is a technically correct call for a confusing mid-season interpretation of the pitch clock rule: "Conduct by batters designed to deceive a pitcher into beginning their windup or coming to the set position in violation of these Regulations shall be considered circumvention in accordance with section A.4.d below. In such cases, the umpires will issue a warning to the batter for his deceptive behavior. If the batter continues to engage in such conduct during the game, the umpire shall asses a Pitch Clock Violation (i.e., automatic strike)."Accordingly, assessing a Pitch Clock Violation instead of warning Caballero first is the basis for QOCN.The box score erroneously credited the ejection to Wolcott; video evidence indicates it was Johnson's. This is the 73rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 15th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 38 Managers, 15 Coaches, 20 Players.This is New York's 7th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY 7; BOS 6; TB, TOR 3; BAL 2).This is James Rowson's 1st ejection since June 7, 2025 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Adrian Johnson's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 18 (Kyle Snyder; QOC = N [Denied ABS]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees, 7/22/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: MLB creates midseason pitch clock rule interp, instructs crew to violate CaballeroView the full article

An interference no-call when a runner collided with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball with 2 outs in the 9th allowed Double-A's Senators to tie its game with the Eerie SeaWolves, resulting in ejection and extending the minor league game that was ultimately decided in the 10th inning. 3B Umpire Brandon Spevak ejected SeaWolves manager Tony Cappuccilli for arguing the non-interference call when Senators batter Johnathon Thomas singled on a ground ball past third base. Senators baserunner R2 Maxwell Romero Jr, running into third base, collided with SeaWolves third baseman EJ Exposito, allowing the ball to trickle by while Romero scored and Thomas advanced to second base. At the time of the ejection, the Senators had just tied the game at 2-2. The SeaWolves ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings. The relevant rule is Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(10): "Any runner is out when—they fail to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interfere with a thrown ball." Is there an exception, however, to this rule when a runner is either in contact with or running toward a base? The answer is no. On a batted ball, the fielder has the right to field it.At any other time, the runner has the right to run the bases.Bear in mind, only one fielder is deemed 'protected' during a batted ball, which is an umpire's determination as to which fielder is entitled to field the ball. A non-protected fielder may be guilty of obstruction if they impede the runner. There is one exception during which the base is a safe space when it comes to questions of batted ball interference: "If a runner is touching their base when touched by an Infield Fly, they are not out, although the batter is out" (OBR 5.07(b)(7)). Other than that, however, the base is not a safe space and this is interference. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Interference goes uncalled when runner runs into fielder during batted ball to 3BView the full article

3B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (Replay Review decision that confirmed HP Umpire Adam Beck's HBP call to Michael Harris; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Cardinals-#Braves game. With two out and one on, Braves batter Harris took a 0-2 sinker from Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero, ruled a hit-by-pitch by HP Umpire Beck and confirmed via Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Cardinals manager Marmol. Replays indicate the pitch touched the batter, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 38th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 38 Managers, 14 Coaches, 20 Players.This is St Louis' 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 5; CHC 3; CIN, STL 2; MIL 0).This is Oliver Marmol's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 13 (Adam Beck; QOC = Y [ABS Call]).This is Dan Iassogna's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 5 (Framber Valdez; QOC = U [Throwing At]). Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs St Louis Cardinals, 7/12/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Oli ejected arguing Beck's late HBP call that Replay confirmed (not call stands)View the full article