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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

3B Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Padres hitting coach Steven Souza (ABS challenge denial by HP Umpire Jen Pawol to Sung-Mun Song; QOCN) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #BlueJays-#Padres game. With one out and the bases loaded, Padres batter Song took a 3-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman for a called first strike. Song then attempted to challenge the call, but the request was denied by HP Umpire Pawol. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.15, pz 1.58 [sz_bot 1.61 / RAD 1.49]), but that the challenge was timely, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*The strike call was correct, but the decision to deny the challenge request was incorrect.One batter later, Pawol called a balk on Blue Jays pitcher Gausman for taking a second step during delivery in Set Position. Gausman had failed to declare he was pitching in Windup Position (feet were in 'Hybrid' and parallel to the rubber) prior to that particular at-bat, meaning he was presumed to be pitching in Set Position, making the second step (the step back) illegal. This is the 71st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 14th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 14 Coaches, 20 Players.This is San Diego's 6th ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL West (SD 6; SF 4; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Steven Sousa's 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2018 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Adam Hamari's 1st ejection since July 6, 2025 (John Mallee; QOC = N [Out of Base Path]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs San Diego Padres, 7/12/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Pawol denies ABS challenge, Hamari ejects Souza, Gausman balks in Windup/Set disputeView the full article

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (balk call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Rockies-#Giants game. With none out and one on, Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle was called for a balk, resulting in Rockies baserunner R3 Brett Sullivan being awarded home. Replays indicate Mahle took a second step toward home plate while appearing to pitch from Set Position without declaring his intent to use Hybrid and pitch from Windup Position, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 1-0. the Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-2. This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a)(2): "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."OBR 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. 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)." This is the 70th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 37th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.This is San Francisco's 4th ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL West (SD 5; SF 4; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 5 (David Rackley; QOC = Y-c [Run Lane INT]). This is Lance Barksdale's 1st ejection since June 18, 2024 (Bud Black; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs San Francisco Giants, 7/11/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Rockies 3B Coach Andy González gets umps to call a balk, Vitello ejectedView the full article

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber (check swing strike three call by 3B Umpire Roberto Ortiz) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Phillies-#Royals game. With one out and one on, Phillies batter Schwarber attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 cutter from Royals pitcher Steven Cruz, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Porter and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Roberto Ortiz. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 15-1. This is Alan Porter (64)'s 4th ejection of 2026. This is the 64th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 20th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 34 Managers, 10 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Philadelphia's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM, PHI 2; ATL, WAS 1). This Kyle Schwarber's 1st ejection since April 24, 2022 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Alan Porter's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 23 (Don Kelly; QOC = Y [ABS Challenge]). Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Kansas City Royals, 7/6/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Porter ejects Schwarber for shoo-fly'ing Ortiz with wave-off after check swing strikeoutView the full article

HP Umpire Willie Traynor ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (step balk call on Jose Cabrera; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Padres game. With one out and two on, with Xander Bogaerts at bat, Diamondbacks pitcher Cabrera was called for a balk, advancing baserunner Fernando Tatis to 3B and Jackson Merrill to 2B. Replays indicate Cabrera failed to step toward second base before throwing to the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 10-4. This is Willie Traynor (45)'s 1st 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 69th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 36th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL West (SD 5; SF 3; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since August 12, 2025 (Nate Tomlinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Willie Traynor's 1st ejection since August 26, 2025 (Jesús Luzardo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres, 7/8/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Traynor tosses Torey for arguing a step balk call on Cabrera not stepping toward 2BView the full article

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and bench coach Brad Ausmus (Replay Review denial because New York took too long to challenge; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Yankees-#Rays game. With none out and one on, Yankees batter Paul Goldschmidt swung and missed at a 2-2 changeup from Rays pitcher Shane McLanahan as Yankees baserunner R1 José Caballero attempted to steal second base, thrown out by Rays catcher Nick Fortes to 2B Ben Williamson, ruled out by 2B Umpire Emil Jimenez. Crew Chief Eddings then denied Boone's request to file a manager's challenge, ruling that Boone exceeded the allotted time limit to initiate a challenge. Replays indicate Boone signaled for the challenge by placing his hands on his ears approximately 17 seconds after the conclusion of 2B Umpire Jimenez's out call, the denial call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 3-0. These are Doug Eddings (88)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2026.*Replay Review Time Limit to Invoke Manager Challenge: "15 seconds to challenge." These are the 66th and 67th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 35th manager ejection of 2026.This is the 13th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 35 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.This is New York's 5/6th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BOS, NYY 6; TB, TOR 3; BAL 2).This is Brad Ausmus' 1st ejection since Sept 1, 2019 (David Rackley; QOC = Y [Balk]).This is Aaron Boone's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 19 (Brennan Miller; QOC = Y-c [Catch/Trap]).This is Doug Eddings' 1st ejection since June 22, 2025 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays, 7/8/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Eddings denies Boone's tag play review request because he took too long to challengeView the full article

3B Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson and HP Umpire Malachi Moore ejected pitching coach Caleb Cotham (Replay Review decision that confirmed 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook's safe / no abandonment call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Phillies-#Reds game. With one out and two on, Reds batter Sal Stewart hit a 3-2 sinker from Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering on the ground to 3B Alec Bohm, who threw to 2B Bryson Stott, to 1B Bryce Harper, as Reds baserunner R1 Elly De La Cruz arrived at second base, ruled safe by 2B Umpire Estabrook and confirmed via Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Phillies manager Don Mattingly. Replays indicate De La Cruz beat the throw to second base, overran second base, was not tagged, and returned to second base immediately after overrunning it, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 4-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 4-1. This is Lance Barrett (94)'s 4th ejection of 2026.This is Malachi Moore (44)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(2): "Any runner is out when after touching first base, they leave the base path, obviously abandoning their effort to touch the next base."MLB’s 2015 Change: "If a runner runs through 2B or 3B on a potential force play and is ruled out on the field, they can be called out for abandonment if they are ruled safe on instant replay but do not attempt to hold the base or advance to the next base."Enforcement: "Call may only be made by the Replay Official when a force out at second or third is overturned."Time Play: "If a time play occurs with a runner attempting to score from third base, the Replay Official will determine if the runner going home touched home plate before the abandoning runner passed the base (i.e., when their second foot touched the ground beyond the base)." These are the 64th and 65th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 11/12th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 34 Managers, 12 Coaches, 20 Players.This is Philadelphia's 3/4th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (PHI 4; MIA 3; NYM 2; ATL, WAS 1).This is Bobby Dickerson's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 30 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Y [Replay]).This is Caleb Cotham's first career MLB ejection.This is Lance Barrett's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 30 (Brent Suter; QOC = U [Anthem Standoff]).This is Malachi Moore's 1st ejection since July 13, 2024 (Marcus Thames; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds, 7/7/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: MLB's "rules change" isn't even in the rulebook, but this isn't abandonmentView the full article

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Padres infield coach Ryan Goins and manager Craig Stammen (check swing strike two call by 1B Umpire Ben May on Fernando Tatis) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Padres-#Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Padres batter Tatis attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Mahrley and a swinging strike by 1B Umpire May. At the time of the ejections the game was tied, 0-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 5-2. These are Nick Mahrley (48)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2026. These are the 62nd and 63rd ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 34th manager ejection of 2026.This is the 10th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 34 Managers, 10 Coaches, 19 Players.This is San Diego's 4/5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD 5; SF 3; ARI, COL, LAD 0).This is Ryan Goins' 1st ejection since Sept 10, 2025 (Junior Valentine; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Craig Stammen's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 13 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [Throwing At]).This is Nick Mahrley's 1st ejection since July 29, 2025 (David Popkins; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 7/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Goins, Stammen ejected just 3 pitches into the game over a check swing callView the full article

1B Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Phillies infield coach Bobby Dickerson (Replay Review decision that benefited Philadelphia, overturned Blaser's safe call to out; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Phillies-#Pirates game. With two out and one on, Pirates batter Konnor Griffin hit a 2-2 changeup from Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez on the ground to 3B Alec Bohm, who threw to 1B Bryce Harper as Pirates batter-runner Griffin arrived at first base, ruled safe by 1B Umpire Blaser and overturned via Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Phillies manager Don Mattingly, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 2-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 8-0. This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 61st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 9th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 9 Coaches, 19 Players.This is Philadelphia's 2nd ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM, PHI 2; ATL, WAS 1).This is Bobby Dickerson's first career MLB ejection.This is Cory Blaser's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 19 (Clayton McCullough; QOC = Y [Balk]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies, 6/30/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bobby D tossed arguing call that went his way in quiet ejection that made no sense View the full article

2B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras, manager Chad Tracy, and bench player Nate Eaton, and Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas (fighting after strikeout/benches clearing incident) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Nationals-#RedSox game. With one out and none on, Red Sox batter Contreras took a 3-2 sweeper from Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli for a called third strike, upon which Cavalli yelled "sit down, boy" at Contreras, resulting in a benches-clearing incident during which Contreras threw his helmet and Mikolas and Eaton fought each other. Cavalli was not ejected for instigation. At the the time of the ejections, the Red Sox were leading, 1-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 8-1. These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th ejections of 2026. These are the 57th, 58th, 59th, and 60th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.These are the 17th, 18th, and 19th player ejections of 2026.This is the 33rd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 8 Coaches, 19 Players.This is Boston's 4/5/6th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BOS 6; NYY 4; TB, TOR 3; BAL 2).This is Washington's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI, WAS 1).This is Willson Contreras' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 29 (Nic Lentz; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Miles Mikolas' 1st ejection since July 27, 2023 (Ryan Additon; QOC = U [Throwing At]).This is Chad Tracy's first career MLB ejection.This is Nate Eaton's first career MLB ejection.This is Vic Carapazza's 4-7th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 2 (Frank Anderson; QOC = Y [Replay]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox, 6/30/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Fenway Fight after Cavalli taunts Contreras, who is 1st back-to-back BoSox ejectee View the full article

1B Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Nationals-#RedSox game. With one out and two on, Red Sox batter Contreras attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Miles Mikolas, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso, and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Lentz. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 5-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 56th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 16th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 8 Coaches, 16 Players.This is Boston's 3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; BOS, TB, TOR 3; BAL 2).This is Willson Contreras' 1st ejection since August 25, 2025 (Derek Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Nic Lentz's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 18 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Boston Red Sox, 6/29/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Contreras ejected after tapping his helmet in protest of nonreviewable call View the full article

1B Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Yankees 2B Jazz Chisholm (check swing strike three call by HP Umpire Adam Hamari) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Yankees-#RedSox game. With two out and none on, Yankees batter Chisholm attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Hamari. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 2-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings. This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 55th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 15th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 8 Coaches, 15 Players.This is New York's 4th ejection of 2026, 4th in the AL East (NYY 4; TB, TOR 3; BAL, BOS 2).This is Jazz Chisholm's 1st ejection since June 24, 2025 (Mark Wegner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Todd Tichenor's 1st ejection since August 20, 2025 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox, 6/28/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Chisholm ejected after check swing strikeout for helmet spike/throwing equipment View the full article

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Angels manager Kurt Suzuki (catcher's interference call on Logan O'Hoppe by HP Umpire Dillon Wilson; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Athletics-#Angels game. With one out and none on, A's batter Henry Bolte attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 sinker from Angels pitcher Brent Suter, called a strike by HP Umpire Wilson and then catcher's interference with the batter awarded first base. Replays indicate batter Bolte's bat made contact with Angels catcher O'Hoppe's mitt during the check swing, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 7-3. The A's ultimately won the contest, 9-3. This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rules Definition: "Defensive interference is an act by a fielder that hinders or prevents a batter from hitting a pitch."*OBR 5.05(b)(3): "The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out when the catcher or any other fielder interferes with them." This is the 54th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 32nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 8 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Los Angeles' 4th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (LAA 4; OAK? 2; SEA, TEX 1; HOU 0).This is Kurt Suzuki's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 11 (Adam Beck; QOC = Y [Run Lane INT]).This is Tripp Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 18 (Will Venable; QOC = Y-c [Obstruction]). Wrap: LA Athletics of Los Angeles vs Los Angeles Angels of LA, 6/26/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Catcher's interference after the catch? Yes & Kurt Suzuki gets ejected too View the full article

1B Umpire Tyler Jones ejected Red Sox pitching coach Andrew Bailey (check swing ball call to Anthony Volpe) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#RedSox game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Volpe attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 slider from Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Todd Tichenor and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Jones. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 6-3. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is Tyler Jones (39)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 53rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 8th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 31 Managers, 8 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Red Sox's 2nd ejection of 2026, 4th in the AL East (NYY, TB, TOR 3; BAL, BOS 2). This is Andrew Bailey's 1st ejection since June 18, 2022 (Jim Reynolds; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).This is Tyler Jones' first career MLB ejection. Wrap: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox, 6/25/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bailey ejected as NYY and BOS broadcasts disagree over whether Volpe swung View the full article

3B Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (Replay Review that overturned 2B Umpire Stu Scheurwater's safe call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Cubs-#Mets game. With one out and one on, Cubs batter Michael Busch took a 3-2 slider from Mets pitcher Tobias Myers for a called fourth ball as Cubs baserunner R1 Pete Crow-Armstrong attempted to steal second base. Although HP Umpire Valentine ruled the pitch ball four, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez threw to shortstop Bo Bichette as runner Crow-Armstrong slid into second base, ruled safe by 2B Umpire Scheurwater, overturned to out via Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. Replays indicate Crow-Armstrong touched second base, then momentarily broke contact with the base and was tagged at this time, but did not pass the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 7-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 9-6. This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 5th ejection of 2026.*Pursuant to the technical rule, this call is correct. Except when it isn't. At issue is Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(1) Comment, which states, "If, in advancing, the base runner thinks there is a play and they slide past the base before or after touching it they may be put out by the fielder tagging them."Meanwhile, OBR 5.09(b)(6) states, regarding force plays, "The force is removed as soon as the runner touches the base to which they are forced to advance, and if they overslide or overrun the base, the runner must be tagged to be put out." (Bear in mind that the runner is forced to advance by virtue of the batter becoming a runner, which is subject to the same standard for 'when does protection end?' as any other force play.)This pits two different standards against each other for the same play: "past the base" and "overslides the base", which mean different things. Whereas passing a base is defined as having both feet on the ground past the leading edge of the base, "OVERSLIDE (or OVERSLIDING) is the act of an offensive player when his slide to a base, other than when advancing from home to first base, is with such momentum that he loses contact with the base."Ultimately, the stricter standard of oversliding takes the day and PCR is called out pursuant to OBR 5.09(b)(4): "Any runner is out when they are tagged, when the ball is alive, while off their base." This is the 52nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 31st manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 31 Managers, 7 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Chicago's 3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 5; CHC 3; CIN 2; STL 1; MIL 0).This is Craig Counsell's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 11 (Louie Krupa; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).This is Jordan Baker's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 30 (Brandon Lowe; QOC = N [ABS Denial]). Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets, 6/23/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Counsell ejected arguing Replay out call, but here's why PCA doesn't pass (sorry Pete) View the full article

An umpire crew's interference call ended a one-run Rockies-Pirates game when Pittsburgh runner R2 Billy Cook ran in front of Colorado 3B Kyle Karros and, in doing so, interfered with the fielder's ability to field the batted ball. Let's take a look. With two out and the bases loaded in the top of the 9th inning of a game Colorado led 2-1, Pirates batter Jake Mangum hit a 1-2 changeup from Rockies pitcher Jaden Hill on the ground toward 3B Karros, who prepared to field the ball as Pittsburgh baserunner R2 Cook ran by. Although neither 2B Umpire Tyler Jones nor 3B Umpire Clint Vondrak called interference in real-time, Crew Chief Todd Tichenor convened his crew and, alongside HP Umpire Adam Hamari, exited the brief consultation by ruling baserunner Cook out for interference, resulting in the third and final out of the inning and of the ballgame itself. Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(10) states "it is interference by a batter or a runner when they fail to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball." Meanwhile, "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." Interference on the other hand is defined as follows: "Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play." Note that contact between runner and fielder is not required for interference to be called. All that is needed is an act by the runner that simply impedes or hinders the fielder in their attempt to, in this case, field a batted ball. From these rules and definitions, we are able to assemble a general baseball axiom.During a batted ball, the fielder has the right of way to field the ball.At any other time, the runner has the right of way to run the bases. In other words, because 3B Karros was attempting to field a batted ball, that means he as the fielder has the right of way. Therefore, illegal interaction with the runner results in an interference call, even if there was no actual contact between the players, although in this case, the runner's left foot appeared to contact the fielder's glove prior to the ball's arrival. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Rockies win on interference after crew consult as umps rule runner impeded fielder View the full article

HP Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Angels-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, Athletics batter Carlos Cortes took a 1-1 sinker from Angels pitcher José Soriano for a called second strike; the Athletics did not challenge the call. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.10, pz 1.46 [sz_bot 1.51 / RAD 1.39]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 12-11. This is Dan Merzel (3)'s 3rd ejection of 2026. This is the 50th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 30th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 30 Managers, 6 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Unknown's 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 3; OAK? 2; SEA, TEX 1; HOU 0).This is Mark Kotsay's 1st ejection since September 27, 2025 (John Bacon; QOC = Y [Foul Ball]). This is Dan Merzel's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 26 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]). Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs Oakland Athletics of Sacramento, 6/19/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Kotsay ejected for arguing strike call that caught the front edge, but dipped at mid-depthView the full article

1B Umpire John Bacon ejected Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta (check swing ball three call to Xander Bogaerts) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Padres-#Rangers game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Bogaerts attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom for a called ball by HP Umpire Emil Jimenez, ruled no swing on appeal by base umpire Bacon.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 5-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-7. This is John Bacon (70)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*This game started with a two-person umpire crew due to a traffic delay. The remainder of the crew (2B Umpire Mike Muchlinski and 3B Umpire Gabe Morales) arrived to work the bottom of the first inning. Accordingly, base umpire Bacon made the check swing call from his position in the center of the infield. Bogaerts walked and ensuing batter Ty France hit a grand slam home run. This is the 51st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 7th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 30 Managers, 7 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 3; OAK? 2; SEA, TEX 1; HOU 0).This is Luis Urueta's 1st ejection since May 14, 2024 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Bacon's 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2025 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = Y [Foul Ball]). Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers, 6/19/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Coach Urueta ejected arguing Bacon's check swing appeal called from the middle infield View the full article

When Yankees batter José Caballero delayed looking up at Blue Jays pitcher Spencer Miles in Toronto, HP Umpire Steven Jaschinski warned New York for an illegal delay tactic, leading to widespread confusion and online outrage that one viral content creator described as the umpire creating a new rule mid-game to punish a player he found annoying. Rather than click-bait our way to viral monetization at the expense of factuality and reason, we've waited a bit to digest the play, research the rules, and cite our sources as we analyze what exactly happened at Rogers Centre. With none out and one on in the top of the 6th inning, Caballero stepped into the batter's box, but kept his head down as he took his preparatory stance. By doing so, Caballero might have sought to induce pitcher Miles to come set and commit a pitch clock violation for coming set before the batter was alert to (looking at) the pitcher. When MLB first introduced its pitch clock rules in 2023 Spring Training, it prescribed three timed responsibilities: catchers had to be in the catcher's box by the timer's nine-second mark, batters had to be in the box and alert to the pitcher by eight seconds, and the pitcher had to begin their delivery prior to the expiration of time. Shortly thereafter, pitcher Max Scherzer attempted to catch batters off-guard by coming set and immediately firing home as soon as the batter began to look up. Nary a week later, MLB issued a new rule prohibiting pitchers from coming set before the batter becomes alert.Related Post: Is Max Scherzer's Set Position Pitch Clock Strategy Legal? (3/4/23).Related Post: MLB's Max Scherzer Rule - Pitcher Can't Come Set Before Batter is Ready (3/12/23). One month later, Red Sox pitcher Kenley Jansen found himself called for three Scherzer Rule pitch timer violations as HP Umpire Derek Thomas ruled that Jansen came set before Cardinals batter Willson Contreras took his position with both feet in the batter's box and became alert to the pitcher. Once again, MLB issued a memo declaring a new pitch clock policy: batters could no longer induce Scherzer Rule violations by delaying their box entry or alertness by momentarily looking at the pitcher and then looking away as the pitcher comes set. Batters would now be considered alert (and thus pitchers eligible to come set) once they placed one foot in the batter's box and upon the first moment they looked at the pitcher, even if they looked away again.Related Post: Kenley Jansen Called for 3 Pitch Timer Violations in Boston (5/14/23).Related Post: Pitch Clock Chaos - Introducing The Contreras Rule (5/24/23). This new Contreras Rule explained Diamondbacks batter Josh Rojas and Phillies pitcher Craig Kimbrel's pitch clock violation duel in May 2023, culminating with a confrontation that umpires had to break up. MLB effectively declared that neither pitchers (Scherzer Rule) nor batters (Contreras Rule) could attempt to circumnavigate the pitch clock rules to try and gain an unfair advantage. Back to the present day, when Yankees batter Caballero stepped into the box, he briefly flashed a glance at Toronto pitcher Miles before looking down and delaying his gaze at the pitcher. But because of the three-year-old Contreras Rule, HP Umpire Jaschinski warned Caballero for attempting to circumvent the pitch clock rules to gain an advantage by trying to bait the pitcher into a violation, the first infraction of which is a warning. Had Caballero committed a second Contreras Rule violation, he would have been charged a strike. So while the Daily News declared, "Caballero did nothing wrong," that declaration happens to be devoid of accuracy. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Caballero ties inducing Scherzer Rule violation, but instead violates Contreras Rule View the full article

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Mets unknown assistant coach and manager Carlos Torres (ball four call to JJ Bleday; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Mets-#Reds game. With one out and none on, Reds batter Bleday took a 3-2 changeup from Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán for a called fourth ball; the Mets were out of ABS challenges. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.38 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-3. These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2026. These are the 48th and 49th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 6th coach ejection of 2026.This is the 29th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 29 Managers, 6 Coaches, 14 Players.This is New York's 1/2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI 1; WAS 0).This is unknown Mets assistant coach's first MLB ejection.This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since July 28, 2025 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Carlos Torres' 3/4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 10 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = N [ABS Denial]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/16/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Mets lose both ABS challenges early, leading to ejections late on Reds walk in the 7th View the full article

HP Umpire Steven Jaschinski ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (step balk call on Jeff Hoffman; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#BlueJays game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Max Scheumann took a 1-0 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Hoffman for a called strike as Yankees baserunner R1 Jazz Chisholm stole second base. On the ensuing pitch, pitcher Hoffman faked a pickoff throw to second base, but was called for a balk by HP Umpire Jaschinski. Replays indicate pitcher Hoffman failed to step directly toward second base before feigning to that base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-3. This is Steven Jaschinski (65)'s 1st 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."MLB Umpire Manual: "NOTE: The pitcher is required to step directly toward a base when feinting athrow to a base (Under current rules, the only base a pitcher may feint to is second)" This is the 47th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 28th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 28 Managers, 5 Coaches, 14 Players.This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY, TB, TOR 3; BAL 2; BOS 1).This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 7 (Kevin Gausman; QOC = Y [Balk]).This is Steven Jashinski's first career MLB ejection. Wrap: New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays, 6/14/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Jaschinski runs Schneider for arguing a step balk for faking without stepping to 2B View the full article

2B Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Padres pitcher Ron Marinaccio and manager Craig Stammen (throwing at Gunnar Henderson) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Padres-#Orioles game. With two out and none on, Orioles batter Henderson took a 0-0 fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Henderson in the right ribs, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 9-3. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-3. These are Chris Conroy (98)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026. These are the 45th and 46th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 14th player ejection of 2026.This is the 27th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 27 Managers, 5 Coaches, 14 Players.This is San Diego's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SF, SD 3; ARI, COL, LAD 0).This is Ron Marinaccio's first career MLB ejection.This is Craig Stammen's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 30 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Chris Conroy's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 5 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Replay]). Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Baltimore Orioles, 6/13/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Marinaccio and Stammen run over intentional HBP, arguing the throwing at ejection View the full article

HP Umpire Adam Beck ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (allowed ABS challenge overturned to ball call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Cardinals-#Twins game. With one out and none on, Twins batter Austin Martin took a 3-2 sinker from Cardinals pitcher Chris Roycroft for a called third strike, overturned to a fourth ball as the result of an ABS challenge by batter Martin. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.90, pz 2.37) and the challenge was filed timely, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, Cardinals were leading, 9-4. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 9-6. This is Adam Beck (38)'s 2nd ejection of 2026. This is the 44th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 26th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 26 Managers, 5 Coaches, 13 Players.This is Chicago's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 5; CHC, CIN 2; STL 1; MIL 0).This is Oliver Marmol's 1st ejection since August 17, 2025 (Nic Lentz; QOC = QOCN).This is Adam Beck's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 11 (Kurt Suzuki; QOC = Y [Interference]). Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs Minnesota Twins, 6/13/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Marmol ejected arguing Martin took too long to challenge strike-to-ball call View the full article

HP Umpire Louie Krupa ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Cubs-#Rockies game. With none out and one on, Cubs batter Moisés Ballesteros hit a 101 fastball from Rockies pitcher Blas Castaño on the ground to Castaño, who threw to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar to force out baserunner R1 Nico Hoerner at second base, to 1B TJ Rumfield to retire batter-runner Ballesteros. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Ballesteros' leg guard while Ballesteros was in the batter's box (fair/foul on the infield is not reviewable), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 6-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 9-3. This is Louie Krupa (27)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 43rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 25th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 5 Coaches, 13 Players.This is Chicago's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 5; CHC, CIN 2; MIL, STL 0).This is Craig Counsell's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 26 (Dan Merzel; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]).This is Louie Krupa's first career MLB Ejection. Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies, 6/11/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Krupa's first MLB ejection is Craig Counsell arguing a non-reviewable fair/foul call View the full article