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HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (check swing ball two call by 1B Umpire Marvin Hudson to Mookie Betts) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Dodgers-#Giants game. With one out and two on, Dodgers batter Mookie Beets attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Giants pitcher Sam Hentges, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Blakney and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Hudson. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 5-1, in 10 innings. This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 122nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 71st manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 71 Managers, 23 Coaches, 28 Players.This is San Francisco's 11th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SF 11; SD 10; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 7th ejection of 2026, 1st since Sept 5 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = N [Replay Review]).This is Ryan Blakney's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 26 (Tony Vitello; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants, 9/27/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vitello ends Hudson's farewell game by taking manager & NL West ejections leadView the full article

3B Umpire James Hoye ejected Mets CF AJ Ewing (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Nationals-#Mets game. With two out and one on, Mets batter Ewing attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 sweeper from Nationals pitcher Jack Sinclair, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Sean Barber and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Hoye. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 7-6. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 7-6. This is James Hoye (92)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 121st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 28th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 70 Managers, 23 Coaches, 28Players.This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2026, 4th in the NL East (PHI 5; ATL, MIA 4; NYM, WAS 3).This is AJ Ewing's first career MLB ejection.This is James Hoye's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since Sept 3 (Dan Wilson; QOC = U [Warnings]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals, 9/25/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ewing might have thought he struck out, walking back to the dugout before the callView the full article

HP Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long (out of base path call on Luis Arraez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Brewers-#Phillies game. With none out and none on, Phillies batter Luis Arraez hit a 3-2 sinker from Brewers pitcher Aaron Ashby on the ground to shortstop Cooper Pratt, who threw to 1B Jake Bauers as Arraez arrived at first base, ruled out of the base path by HP Umpire Merzel. Replays indicate batter-runner Arraez did not run more than three feet away from his base path to avoid being tagged, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-1. This is Dan Merzel (3)'s 6th ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(1): "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely." This is the 120th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 23rd coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 70 Managers, 23 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Philadelphia's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (PHI 5; ATL, MIA 4; WAS 3; NYM 2).This is Kevin Long's 1st ejection since July 26, 2024 (Rob Drake; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Dan Merzel's 6th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 12 (Chris Sale; QOC = Y [Balk]). Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Philadelphia Phillies, 9/24/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Arraez jumps across runner's lane to avoid a tag and is called out of his base pathView the full article

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (runner's lane interference no-call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Athletics-#Guardians game. With one out and one on, Guardians batter Jo Adell hit a 1-1 changeup from A's pitcher Jack Perkins on the ground to Perkins, who attempted to throw Adell out at first base, not caught by 1B Tommy White. Replays indicate Guardians batter-runner Adell stepped onto the grass while running to first base and in doing so interfered with the fielder's ability to field the throw, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 1-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 1-0. This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11): "A 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 on the infield grass, 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." This is the 119th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 70th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 70 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is No City's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (ASS, SEA 5; LAA, TEX 4; HOU 2).This is Mark Kotsay's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 18 (Alex Tosi; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Stu Scheurwater's 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2025 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Identity Crisis Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians, 9/20/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Kotsay ejected arguing RLI no-call as BR steps on grass en route to first baseView the full article

3B Umpire John Tumpane ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (Replay Review that confirmed foul ball/not HR call to Emmanuel Rodriguez by 1B Umpire Edwin Jimenez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#Twins game. With none out and none on, Twins batter hit a 1-2 sweeper from Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on a fly ball to left field, originally ruled fair and a home run by 3B Umpire Tumpane and reversed to foul ball upon crew consultation, the call of which was confirmed following Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief Review. Replays indicate the batted ball exited the playing field in foul territory (to the left of the foul pole), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-1. This is John Tumpane (74)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 118th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 69th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 69 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Minnesota's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 5; CLE, CWS, DET, KC 2).This is Derek Shelton's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 15 (Jordan Baker; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).This is John Tumpane's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 7 (David Popkins; QOC = Y [Illegal Pitch]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins, 9/15/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Shelton ejected after Replay confirms foul following HR reversed on crew consultView the full article

1B Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected Nationals manager Blake Butera (check swing ball one call to Ty France) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Nationals-#Padres game. With two out and two on, Padres batter France attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Jackson Kent, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Jimenez. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 3-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-2. This is Emil Jimenez (82)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 117th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 68th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Washington's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA, PHI 4; WAS 3; NYM 2).This is Blake Butera's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 3 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).This is Emil Jimenez's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 8 (Dan Wilson; QOC = N [ABS Denial]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres, 9/9/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Butera ejected leaving dugout arguing with Jimenez after check swing precedes RBIView the full article

Valerie Perez made history as the first player ejection in WPBL history as umpire Cody Hawkins ejected the New York Heights SS after an interference call on teammate Keira Izumi vs San Francisco. With one out and the bases loaded in a 12-0 game with New York leading, Heights batter Claire Eccles hit a ground ball toward second base, where it hit baserunner R1 Izumi's foot before reaching Fireballs 2B Amanda Gianelloni, ruled interference by field umpire Hawkins. Upon consultation, umpires declared R1 Izumi out and ordered baserunner R2 Perez back to second base, R3 Studer back to third base, and awarded batter-runner Eccles first base on the fielder's choice/interference play. Hawkins subsequently ejected Perez, who hesitated before ultimately returning to second base while speaking with the umpire. At the time of the ejection, the Heights were leading, 12-0. The Heights ultimately won the contest, 14-2. Wrap: San Francisco Firebells vs New York Heights (WPBL), 9/4/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: 1st player ejection in Women's Professional Baseball League history is... for what?View the full article

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (Replay Review that upheld a foul ball/not HBP call; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Giants-#Mets game. With none out and none on, Giants batter Turner Hill attempted to avoid a 0-1 curveball from Mets pitcher Zac Thornton, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Rehak and affirmed upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Giants manager Vitello. Replays indicate the pitched ball touched batter Hill's hand before touching the bat, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 9-5. This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 116th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 67th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 67 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is San Francisco's 10th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD, SF 10; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 6th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 28 (Alan Porter; QOC = U [Fair/Foul]).This is Jeremie Rehak's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 28 (Craig Stammen; QOC = N [ABS Denial]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs New York Mets, 9/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vitello ejected as Giants and Padres' ejection lead race comes down to the wireView the full article

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (hat/uniform rule/pitch clock violation; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Cardinals-#Rockies game. With one out and one on, St Louis effected a pitching change, substituting Justin Bruihl into the game for departing pitcher Hancel Rincon. Upon entry, Eddings and Marmol engaged in an argument during which the between-pitchers pitch clock timer expired, resulting in a pitch clock violation and automatic ball charged to Bruihl. Eddings reportedly took issue with Rincon's uniform and specifically how Rincon wore his hat. Replays indicate the pitcher's uniform cap was worn on the pitcher's human head, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-6. This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 4th ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 3.03(a): "All players on a team shall wear uniforms identical in color, trim and style, and all players’ uniforms shall include minimal six-inch numbers on their backs."OBR 3.05(b)(4)(E): "Each runner, other than the batter, may without liability to be put out, advance one base when: A fielder deliberately touches a pitched ball with their cap, mask or any part of their uniform detached from its proper place on their person. The ball is in play, and the award is made from the position of the runner at the time the ball was touched." This is the 115th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 66th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is St Louis' 4th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 9; CHC, STL 4; CIN 2; MIL 0).This is Oliver Marmol's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since Aug 17 (Edwin Moscoso; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Doug Eddings' 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 5 (Joe Espada; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs Colorado Rockies, 9/4/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Oli ejected after Doug tells Hancel to fix his hat and make it straight...that's bad, m'kayView the full article

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (pitch clock violation to Austin Hedges; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Tigers-#Guardians game. With one out and none on, Guardians batter Hedges swung on and missed at a 1-0 slider from Tigers pitcher Andrew Sears, before stepping out of the batter's box and requesting time out, subsequently assessed a pitch clock violation for failing to be in the batter's box and alert to the pitcher by eight seconds on the timer. Replays indicate the pitch clock was never reset upon Hedges' allotted timeout request, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings. This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 114th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 65th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 65 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Cleveland's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CLE, CWS, DET, KC 2).This is Stephen Vogt's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 5 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Manny Gonzalez's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 3 (Blake Butera; QOC = Y [Obstruction]). Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians, 9/4/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vogt ejected by Gonzalez after time out debacle results in pitch clock violation to HedgesView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Mariners manager Dan Wilson (warnings after Brian Serven HBP by Carlos Vargas) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Athletics-#Mariners game. With one out and none on, Athletics batter Donovan Walton hit a home run before ensuing batter Serven took a 1-0 cutter from Mariners pitcher Vargas for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in warnings. At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 5-3. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 7-4. This is James Hoye (92)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.Related Post: MLB Memo to Teams - Umps to Confer on Intent HBPs (2/19/20). This is the 113th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 64th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Seattle's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (SEA 5; ASS, LAA, TEX 4; HOU 2).This is Dan Wilson's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 8 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).This is James Hoye's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 4 (Don Kelly; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]). Wrap: Not a Real Baseball Team Athletics vs Seattle Mariners, 9/3/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Hoye runs Wilson over warnings after HBP following HRView the full article

1B Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake (check swing ball two call to Vaughn Grissom) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #Yankees-#Angels game. With none out and one one, Angels batter Grissom attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Yankees pitcher Michael Fulmer, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Dillon Wilson and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Valentine. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-3. These are Junior Valentine (25)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026. These are the 111th and 112th ejections of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 22nd coach ejection of 2026.This is the 63rd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 63 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.This is New York's 9/10th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY 10; BOS 6; TOR 5; BAL, TB 3).This is Matt Blake's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 8 (Carlos Torres; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Aaron Boone's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 14 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Junior Valentine's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 16 (Connor Phillips; QOC = U [Throwing At]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Arte Moreno Designated for Assignment Angels, 9/2/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Boone, Blake tossed over Valentine's no swing call in extrasView the full article

2B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (balk call by 1B Umpire Nestor Ceja reversed to no violation due to PitchCom malfunction; QOCN) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Royals game. With two out and one on (R3), with Jac Caglianone at-bat, Marlins pitcher Victor Vodnik attempted to disengage prior to delivery, ruled a balk by 1B Umpire Ceja, and reversed to no balk upon crew consultation. Replays indicate pitcher Cagliano began a motion naturally associated with delivery prior to disengagement, the call (to reverse) was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 6-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(1): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, makes any motion naturally associated with their pitch and fails to make such delivery."Related Post: MLB Ejection 014 - Nestor Ceja (1; Matt Quatraro) (4/18/26) [PitchCom Balk No-Call]. This is the 110th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 62nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 21 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Kansas City's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CWS, DET, KC 2; CLE 1).This is Matt Quatraro's 1st ejection since April 18 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = N [Balk No-Call]).This is Chris Guccione's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 24 (Joc Pederson; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Kansas City Royals, 9/1/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: This time, Ceja calls a PitchCom balk...but it gets reversed and Quatraro gets tossedView the full article

As Guardians batter-runner Brayan Rocchio ran toward first base during a ground ball in Cleveland, he saw a pair of Royals in 1B Salvador Perez and pitcher Daniel Lynch standing in his base path and veered to his left to avoid a tag. 1B Umpire Paul Clemons called Rocchio out for running more than three feet out of his base path to avoid the tag, but did non-fielding pitcher Lynch's presence on the first baseline obstruct Rocchio on his way to first base? Was this indeed out of the base path, or should this have been obstruction instead with Rocchio awarded first base? Play: With two out and none on, Rocchio hit a soft ground ball up the first baseline, drawing both F3 Perez and F1 Lynch. Perez fielded the ball and BR Rocchio ran to his left to avoid both F1 Lynch and F3 Perez's tag. U1 Clemons called Rocchio out for running more than three feet away from his base path to avoid the tag. Conflicting Rules: There are two competing rules with opposite penalties to discuss. One pertains to out of the base path, as Clemons called. The other pertains to obstruction regarding Lynch standing in Rocchio's way. Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(1) states, "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely." This is the rule Clemons enforced in calling Rocchio out. OBR 6.01(a)(10), which pertains to interference protection, however, states, "If two or more fielders attempt to field a batted ball, and the runner comes in contact with one or more of them, the umpire shall determine which fielder is entitled to the benefit of this rule, and shall not declare the runner out for coming in contact with a fielder other than the one the umpire determines to be entitled to field such a ball." This rule is relevant because the non-protected fielder, which in this case was F1 Lynch (F3 Perez was protected), is liable for obstruction if they violate that rule, which states, "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner." When there is a question of violation, whether it pertains to this obstruction rule, runner's lane interference, or any other rule, the benefit of the doubt goes to the team that has not violated. In this case, we have a clear sequence of events. First, F3 Perez fields the baseball. Second, F1 Lynch who is not protected, stands in the runner's base path. Third, BR Rocchio runs to his left, more than three feet away, to avoid F3 Perez's tag. Because of this order, it would appear Lynch's illegal positioning and obstruction came before the runner ran more than three feet away to avoid a tag. Had the pitcher not been in the runner's way, could the runner have remained within three feet of his base path? We will never know. There is a question of violation, which means the benefit of the doubt goes to the team that has not violated. But because both teams violated, we must consider the order in which they violated. Because the defensive team Kansas City violated first, the benefit of the doubt goes to Cleveland batter-runner Rocchio, which suggests F1 Lynch obstructed the runner before the runner ran more than three feet away from his base path to avoid a tag. Because Type 1 Obstruction is an immediate dead ball, the play effectively stopped before the runner committed the base path violation; this is obstruction. Video as follows: Alternate Link: CCS Analysis of an out of the base path vs obstruction play in ClevelandView the full article

3B Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Padres RF Fernando Tatis and 2B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected manager Craig Stammen (runner's lane interference out call by HP Umpire Tyler Jones; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Padres-#Rays game. With two out and none on, Padres batter Tatis bunted a 0-0 cutter from Rays pitcher Cam Booser on the ground to pitcher Booser, who threw to 1B Jonathan Aranda as Padres batter-runner Tatis ran to first base, ruled runner's lane interference by HP Umpire Jones. Replays indicate batter-runner Tatis ran on the infield grass and not within the runner's lane during the last half of his run to first base and in doing so interfered with 1B Aranda's ability to field Booser's throw, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 3-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings. This is Jansen Visconti (52)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s 1st ejection of 2026. *Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a): "A 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 on the infield grass, 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." These are the 108th and 109th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 61st manager ejection of 2026.This is the 27th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 21 Coaches, 27 Players.This is San Diego's 9/10th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD 10; SF 9; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Fernando Tatis' 1st ejection since May 5, 2025 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Craig Stammen's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since July 28 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).This is Andy Fletcher's 1st ejection since August 8, 2025 (Mike Tauchman; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Jansen Visconti's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 8 (David Popkins; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Tampa Bay Rays, 8/30/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Runner's lane INT call prompts two ejections after Tatis called for touching grassView the full article

3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Giants interim 3B coach Ron Wotus (arguing prior game's calls during the pre-game plate meeting) before the top of the 1st inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Giants game. During the pre-game plate meeting and lineup card exchange, Wotus presented the lineup cards on behalf of San Francisco and was ejected shortly thereafter for arguing calls and plays from the day before. At the time of the ejection, the game hadn't yet started and was tied, 0-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 2-1. This is Alan Porter (64)'s 8th ejection of 2026. This is the 107th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 21st coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 60 Managers, 21 Coaches, 26 Players.This is San Francisco's 9th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SF 9; SD 8; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Ron Wotus' 1st ejection since July 23, 2011 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Alan Porter's 8th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 28 (Tony Vitello; QOC = U [Fair/Foul]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 8/29/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Porter ejects Wotus during pre-game lineup card exchange for arguing last night's callsView the full article

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello and U2 Roberto Ortiz ejected Giants bench player/pitcher Logan Webb (fair ball call by 3B Umpire Alex MacKay on Nolan Arenado) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Arenado hit a 1-2 curveball from Diamondbacks pitcher Blade Tidwell on the ground past third base for a double, ruled fair by 3B Umpire MacKay. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether the ball bounded past third base in fair or foul territory, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 10-6. This is Alan Porter (64)'s 7th ejection of 2026.This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 1st ejection of 2026. These are the 105th and 106th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 60th manager ejection of 2026. This is the 26th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 60 Managers, 20 Coaches, 26 Players.This is San Francisco's 7/8th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD, SF 8; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 26 (Ryan Blakney; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Logan Webb's first career MLB ejection. This is Alan Porter's 7th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 13 (Davis Martin; QOC = U [Throwing At]).This is Roberto Ortiz's 1st ejection since August 20, 2025 (José Caballero; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 8/28/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vitello ejected again, this time for arguing fair ball call, Webb tossed from dugout tooView the full article

As Chicago baserunner R3 Pete Crow-Armstrong danced down the third base line in Arizona, his distraction prompted Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to rush his delivery, with PCA upset at the uncalled balk as umpires determined, after crew consultation, that a balk had not occurred. But was it? The Play: With two out and a runner on third base, Cubs batter Michael Busch stepped in for a 2-1 pitch from Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez as Chicago baserunner R3 Pete Crow-Armstrong danced down the third base line. Rodriguez was pitching from Windup Position, having declared Windup while standing in a Hybrid stance (footwork indicating Set Position, but opting to pitch from the Windup), giving R3 PCA a little more time for baserunning antics near 3B, which pitcher Rodriguez noticed mid-delivery and rushed his motion home, turning the 2-1 pitch into a pitchout of sorts to catcher James McCann, who exited his box to receive the ball. Chicago campaigned for a balk, while 3B Umpire Malachi Moore gestured for the crew to convene. After consultation with 1B Umpire Mike Estabrook and 2B Umpire Lance Barrett, HP Umpire and Crew Chief Alfonso Márquez explained via public address microphone that the crew deemed there was no balk, drawing Cubs manager Craig Counsell for an argument. Was This is a Balk? To determine whether this was a balk, we first narrow down the types of balks this could conceivably qualify as. Pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(1), "if there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, makes any motion naturally associated with their pitch and fails to make such delivery"; however, pitcher Rodriguez did fire home. We next investigate the so-called catcher's balk, aka OBR 5.02(a), which states, "the catcher must stand with both feet within the lines of the catcher's box until the ball leaves the pitcher's hand. PENALTY: Balk." Upon closer inspection, this is a balk pursuant to OBR 6.02(a)(5): "the pitcher makes an illegal pitch" because of Rule 5.07(a) Comment, which states, "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. If there is a runner, or runners, on base it is a balk under Rule 6.02(a); if the bases are unoccupied it should be treated as an illegal pitch under Rule 6.02(b)." Replays indicate Rodriguez in his rushed delivery reset his pivot foot by stepping off the back of the pitcher's plate/rubber entirely, this disengagement (inadvertent or otherwise) making this an illegal pitch. This was a balk that was not called. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cubs' PCA furious over balk no-call during pitcher's rushed deliveryView the full article

HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (check swing ball call on Eugenio Suárez by 1B Umpire Ben May) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Reds-#Giants game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Eugenio Suarez attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 sweeper from Giants pitcher Logan Webb, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Blakney and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire May. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 10-9. This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 104th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 59th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 20 Coaches, 25 Players.This is San Francisco's 6th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL West (SD 8; SF 6; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since July 22 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).This is Ryan Blakney's 1st ejection since August 13, 2025 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y [Balk]). Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants, 8/26/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vitello ejected over early check swing before Giants blow 6-run lead in late rally for RedsView the full article

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Rangers DH Joc Pederson (ABS challenge denial/strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Rangers-#WhiteSox game. With one out and none on, Rangers batter Pederson took a 1-2 changeup from White Sox pitcher José Urquidy for a called third strike, attempted to challenge the call, but was denied his request; Pederson was later ejected from the dugout after White Sox catcher Drew Romo had several ABS challenge requests allowed. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.02, pz 1.56 [sz_bot 1.63 / RAD 1.51]) but that Pederson's challenge request was timely, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 11-2. This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*This pitch was a strike at the front of home plate and fell out of the zone at the middle (ABS) of the plate.QOC for this ejection is based on the umpire's denial of the timely ABS challenge request. This is the 103rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 25th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 20 Coaches, 25 Players.This is Texas' 4th ejection of 2026, 5th in the AL West (ASS, LAA, SEA, TEX 4; HOU 2).This is Joc Pederson's 1st ejection since May 13, 2024 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since August 2, 2025 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox, 8/24/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Pederson ejected from dugout after series of catcher Romo's honored challengesView the full article

Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft appeared to have induced an inning-ending groundout from Padres batter Jake Cronenworth, but not so fast declared HP Umpire Dan Merzel, who had called a balk to score baserunner Freddy Fermin from third base. It's another Hybrid Stance & failure to declare Windup Position issue. Pitchers, you've gotta declare! The relevant regulation is Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a)(2) Comment, which states, "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." Prior to the previous batter Fernando Tatis' at-bat in the bottom of the 6th inning of Tuesday's Pirates-Padres game in San Diego, Pittsburgh pitcher Ashcraft declared to the umpires his intention of delivering from Windup Position while using the hybrid stance as prescribed by OBR 5.07(a)(2) Comment. But after Tatis struck out, Ashcraft did not re-declare his use of Windup prior to the ensuing Cronenworth at-bat. By rule (presently, until and if MLB ever changes it), the hybrid declaration (to use Windup while footwork is in Set Position [or an ambiguous diagonal angle]) must be made before each new batter the pitcher intends to invoke OBR 5.07(a)(2) Comment. HP Umpire Merzel made this same call on Braves pitcher Chris Sale, resulting in the ejections of pitcher and manager Walt Weiss on August 12.Related Post: MLB Ejections 090-1 - Dan Merzel (x2; Weiss & Chris Sale) (8/12/26). The history of Hybrid is that pitchers sometimes opt to use the stance when there is a runner on third base. The rule allows a pitcher to declare if a runner advances during the middle of a plate appearance (e.g., stolen base): "A pitcher will be permitted to notify the umpire that he is pitching from the Windup Position within an at-bat only in the event of (i) a substitution by the offensive team; or (ii) immediately upon the advancement of one or more runners (i.e., after one or more base runners advance but before the delivery of the next pitch)." In this case, San Diego batter Dustin Harris' groundout with Fermin at second base allowed the baserunner to advance to third. Pitcher Ashcraft then immediately notified umpires of his intent to pitch out of Windup while standing in Set prior to Tatis' at-bat. Ashcraft just didn't re-declare prior to the Cronenworth at-bat. Because the penalty for failing to declare is a balk (technically a start-stop balk in Set Position for starting the natural motion but failing to deliver the baseball on the first step [OBR 6.02(a)(1)]), there is no penalty for a pitcher who uses Hybrid without declaring it when the bases are empty. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ashcraft balked for failing to declare Windup Position while standing in Set (hybrid)View the full article

HP Umpire Alfonso Márquez ejected Pirates pitcher Camilo Doval (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Pirates-#Dodgers game. With two out and one on, Dodgers batter Mookie Betts took a 0-2 cutter from Pirates pitcher Doval for a called first ball, overturned to strike three upon ABS challenge by Pirates catcher Henry Davis. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.70, pz 1.90 [sz_bot 1.56]) and that no other pitches during the inning were incorrectly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 4-3. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Alfonso Márquez (72)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 102nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 24th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 20 Coaches, 24 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 9th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 9; CHC 4; STL 3; CIN 2; MIL 0).This is Camilo Doval's first career MLB ejection.This is Alfonso Márquez's 1st ejection since August 3, 2025 (Jordan Beck; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 8/22/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Doval ejected between innings after pitch clock violation and ABS challenge winView the full article

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (step balk call on Matthew Boyd; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Cubs-#Mariners game. With none out and one on, during Brendan Donovan's at-bat, HP Umpire Miller called Boyd for a balk during an attempted pickoff throw. Replays indicate the pitcher stepped failed to step directly to first base before throwing to that base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 10 innings. This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(3): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base." This is the 101st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 57th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 57 Managers, 20 Coaches, 23 Players.This is Chicago's 4th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 4; STL 3; CIN 2; MIL 0).This is Craig Counsell's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since June 23 (Jordan Baker; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Brennan Miller's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 19 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Catch/Trap]). Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Seattle Mariners, 8/21/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Counsell ejected arguing balk on Boyd's pickoff move to 1BView the full article

3B Umpire Dillon Wilson ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash (check swing ball three call to Jackson Holliday) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rays-#Orioles game. With one out and two on, Orioles batter Holliday attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 changeup from Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Vic Carapazza and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 3B Umpire Wilson. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-3. This is Dillon Wilson (-)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 100th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 57th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 57 Managers, 20 Coaches, 23 Players.This is Baltimore's 3rd ejection of 2026, 4th in the AL East (NYY 8; BOS 6; TOR 5; BAL, TB 3).This is Kevin Cash's 1st ejection since August 16, 2025 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Dillon Wilson's first career MLB ejection. Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles, 8/21/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Four check swing ejections: Torres/Weiss, Barrett/Espada, Libka/Ionnoti, Wilson/CashView the full article

WPBL Umpire Joelyn Pullano ejected Boston Hunters manager Jemile Weeks for arguing a no catch/safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Hunters-Heights game. With one out and one on, Heights batter Katherine Murphy hit a 2-0 pitch from Hunters pitcher Denver Bryant on a line drive to short, fielded by shortstop Raine Padgham, who threw to third base in an attempt to double off Heights baserunner R3 Claire O'Sullivan. Following crew consultation between Pullano and HP Umpire Emilie Herpick, umpires determined shortstop Padgham did not catch the ball on the fly, ruling the batter and baserunner R3 safe. At the time of the ejection, the Heights were leading, 8-4. The Heights ultimately won the contest, 9-4. This is the first ejection in Women's Professional Baseball League history. Wrap: New York Heights vs Boston Hunters (WPBL), 8/20/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Weeks ejected for telling umpire "watch your mouth when you're talking to me"View the full article