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3B Umpire Chad Whitson ejected Twins pitching coach Pete Maki (check swing ball four call to Chandler Simpson) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Twins-#Rays game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Simpson attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 splitter from Twins pitcher Taj Bradley, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Bill Miller and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire Whitson. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-2. This is Chad Whitson (62)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 18th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 2nd coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 2 Coaches, 4 Players.This is Minnesota's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 3; KC 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).This is Pete Maki's first career MLB ejection.This is Chad Whitson's 1st ejection since July 20, 2025 (Justin Verlander; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays, 4/24/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Maki's mound visit turns into an ejection after repeated gesturing at Whitson View the full article

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Rays pitching coach Kyle Snyder (denied ABS challenge/timing; QOCN) in the bottom of the 13th inning of the #Rays-#Pirates game. With two out and two on, Pirates batter Konnor Griffin took a 1-1 sweeper from Rays pitcher Roendrys Gómez for a called second ball, with Johnson denying Rays catcher Nick Fortes' challenge request. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and belt-high (px -0.85, pz 3.35), but that pitcher Gómez timely requested an ABS challenge of Johnson's ball call prior to Fortes' head-tap, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 8-6. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-7, in 13 innings. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*QOC for this ABS denial refers to the umpire's decision to the deny the challenge request. This is the 16th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 4th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 11 Managers, 1 Coaches, 4 Players.This is Tampa Bay's 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 2; BAL, BOS, TB, TOR 1).This is Kyle Snyder's 1st ejection since August 2, 2024 (Doug Eddings; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Adrian Johnson's 1st ejection since May 10, 2025 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/18/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Johnson denies challenge for "late" head tap, ejects Snyder View the full article

1B Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (balk call; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Brewers-#Marlins game. With one out and one on, Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez attempted to pick off Brewers baserunner Brandon Lockridge, ruled a balk by 1B Umpire Blaser because Marlins 1B Connor Norby was not positioned at first base, and the throw was to the fielder, not directly to the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 3-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-3. This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 1st ejection of 2026.MLB Umpire Manual Interpretation of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a): "The pitcher shall be charged with a balk if, while in contact with the rubber, they throw to a fielder who is either in front of or behind first or third base and obviously not making an attempt at retiring the runner at that base. However, there is no violation if the pitcher throws the ball directly to first or third base in this situation." This is the 17th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 12th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 1 Coaches, 4 Players.This is Miami's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA, PHI 1; NYM, WAS 0).This is Clayton McCullough's 1st ejection since June 26, 2025 (Alfonso Márquez; QOC = U [Warnings]).This is Cory Blaser's 1st ejection since August 16, 2024 (Michael Crdar; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins, 4/19/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Blaser's balk on 1B in front of bag prompts McCullough's argument, ejection View the full article

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (check swing ball call by 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Reds-#Twins game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Elly De La Cruz attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 sweeper from Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Lentz and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Wendelstedt. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 15th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 11th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 11 Managers, 1 Coaches, 3 Players.This is Minnesota's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 2; KC 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).This is Derek Shelton's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since March 29 (Chris Segal; QOC = Y [ABS]).This is Nic Lentz's 1st ejection since August 17, 2025 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Minnesota Twins, 4/18/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Lentz ejects Shelton for continuing to argue check swing after warning to stop View the full article

2B Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (balk no-call; QOCN) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Royals-#Yankees game. With two out and one on, Yankees pitcher Will Warren faced Royals batter Jac Caglianone while operating out of Set Position, with no balk called. Replays indicate that prior to the 1-0 pitch, Warren engaged the rubber, moved from stretch to set by bringing his hands together, and then removed his pitching hand from his glove to access his PitchCom system, before returning his hand to his glove and delivering the ball to the batter; this is a balk, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 13-4. This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(10): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, after coming to a legal pitching position, removes one hand from the ball other than in an actual pitch, or in throwing to a base."Related Post: PitchCom Fails, Causes Balk in Mets-Cubs Game (5/25/23). This is the 14th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 10th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 10 Managers, 1 Coaches, 3 Players.This is Kansas City's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (KC, MIN 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).This is Matt Quatraro's 1st ejection since August 15, 2025 (Tom Hanahan; QOC = N [Obstruction]).This is Nestor Ceja's 1st ejection since September 19, 2025 (John Schneider; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs New York Yankees, 4/18/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Quatraro ejected arguing balk no-call that had nothing to do with a pickoff attempt (This was not the pickoff attempt, which was legal: the pitcher needn't come to a complete stop in Set Position prior to attempting a pickoff—the stop is only required prior to delivering to the batter.) View the full article

HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Reds pitcher Connor Phillips (throwing at Giants batter Willy Adames) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Giants-#Reds game. With two out and two on, Adames took a 0-1 fastball from Phillies for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Adames on the left thigh, with the HBP following a 0-0 fastball similarly thrown inside, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 3-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-0. This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 1st ejection of 2026. Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) (Intentionally Pitch at Batter): "if, in the umpire's judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: (A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher from the game, or (B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher [or a replacement] and the manager." This is the 13th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 3rd player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 9 Managers, 1 Coaches, 3 Players.This is Cincinnati's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT; CHC, MIL, STL 0).This is Connor Phillips' first career MLB ejection.This is Junior Valentine's 1st ejection since September 10, 2025 (Ryan Goins; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds, 4/16/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Giants and Reds clear benches after game ends, following Phillips' earlier HBP ejection View the full article

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (balk call on Ryan Yarbrough; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Angels-#Yankees game. With two out and two on, during Angels batter. Mike Trout's at-bat, Yankees pitcher Yarbrough attempted to pick off Angels baserunner R1 Zach Nieto, but was called for a balk by 1B Umpire Ryan Additon for failing to throw to the base, as first baseman Ben Rice was not at first base when the throw occurred. Replays indicate first baseman Ben Rice received the throw off first base and that the throw itself was not to the base; Additon concluded that Rice did not attempt to retire the runner because of a lack of tag attempt, the call was correct.* This is Will Little (93)'s 1st ejection of 2026.MLB Umpire Manual Interpretation of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a): "The pitcher shall be charged with a balk if, while in contact with the rubber, they throw to a fielder who is either in front of or behind first or third base and obviously not making an attempt at retiring the runner at that base. However, there is no violation if the pitcher throws the ball directly to first or third base in this situation." This is the 12th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 9th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 9 Managers, 1 Coaches, 2 Players.This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY 2; BAL, BOS, TOR 1; TB 0).This is Aaron Boone's 1st ejection since September 27, 2025 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Will Little's 1st ejection since May 26, 2025 (Justin Viele; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Somewhere vs New York Yankees of Bronx, 4/16/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Aaron Boone ejected on Additon's technically correct balk call on off-throw to first View the full article

After striking out on a pitch clock violation, Orioles 1B Pete Alonso argued HP Umpire John Tumpane's automatic strike call, claiming that because Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel wasn't looking at him at the timer's eight-second mark, he shouldn't be called for a batter violation for not looking at the pitcher. O's manager Craig Albernaz briefly discussed the call with Tumpane before returning to the dugout. Let's clear up the pitch clock confusion. When Major League Baseball introduced the pitch clock prior to the 2023 season, the league released a set of procedures outlining the pitcher, catcher, and batter's responsibilities. Because we are concerned with a timer-specific violation, let's review the timer-specific requirements: At 9 seconds remaining on the timer, the catcher must be in the catcher's box.At 8 seconds on the clock, the batter must be in the batter's box and alert to the pitcher.Prior to 0 seconds on the clock, the pitcher must begin delivery (or disengage if there are runner(s)). HP Umpire Tumpane called batter Alonso for failing to be alert to pitcher Ginkel at the eight-second mark, but Alonso's (and the Baltimore broadcasters') argument that he shouldn't have been called for a violation because pitcher Ginkel wasn't similarly alert to (or looking at) the batter doesn't have any basis in the pitch clock rules or procedures. To be clear, the batter is required to be alert to the pitcher by eight seconds remaining on the clock, but the pitcher is not required to be alert to the batter: the pitcher's only obligation is to deliver the pitch (or disengage the rubber [e.g., attempt a pickoff] if there are runners) prior to the expiration of time. The pitcher is not required to be alert to the batter at eight seconds; the batter is required to be alert to the pitcher at eight seconds, and thus, HP Umpire Tumpane called a batter violation when Alonso wasn't alert at eight seconds. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Alonso earns pitch clock strikeout & gets upset at Ump Tump over non-existent ruleView the full article

HP Umpire Adam Beck ejected Angels manager Kurt Suzuki (runner's lane interference call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Angels-#Reds game. With none out and none on, Angels batter Logan O'Hoppe struck out swinging on a 2-2 slurve from Reds pitcher Tony Santillan, which went uncaught by catcher Tyler Stephenson, who retrieved the baseball and threw to 1B Sal Stewart, ruled interference by HP Umpire Beck. Replays indicate batter-runner O'Hoppe failed to run within the three-foot runner's lane and in doing so interfered with 1B Stewart's ability to receive the throw, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 7-3. This is Adam Beck (38)'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 11th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 8th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 8 Managers, 1 Coaches, 2 Players.This is Los Angeles' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (LAA 2; HOU, OAK?, SEA, TEX 0).This is Kurt Suzuki's 1st ejection since May 12, 2013 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Adam Beck's 1st ejection since April 20, 2025 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Somewhere vs Cincinnati Reds of Cincinnati, 4/11/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Suzuki ejected arguing RLI call after O'Hoppe clearly runs on the infield grass View the full article

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake (ball two call to Nick Kurtz; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Athletics-#Yankees game. With one out and none on, A's batter Kurtz took a 1-0 fastball from Yankees pitcher Will Warren, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Torres. New York declined to challenge the pitch call. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.80, pz 3.10 [sz_top 3.41]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 3-2. This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*This pitch was located 0.13 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call. This is the 10th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 1st coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 1 Coaches, 2 Players.This is New York's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 1; TB 0).This is Matt Blake's 1st ejection since July 23, 2025 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 6, 2025 (Joshua Miller; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Athletics vs New York Yankees, 4/8/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Blake ejected in old-school balls/strikes dispute as ABS and px/pz disagree View the full article

1B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Angels DH Jorge Soler (fighting) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Braves-#Angels game. With two out and one on, Angels batter Jorge Soler took a 0-0 fastball for a called first ball, precipitating a benches-clearing brawl. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the batter's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Braves were leading, 4-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 7-2. These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2026. These are the 8th and 9th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 1/2nd player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 0 Coaches, 2 Players.This is Atlanta's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, PHI 1; MIA, NYM, WAS 0).This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (LAA 1; HOU, OAK?, SEA, TEX 0).This is Reynaldo Lopez's first career MLB ejection.This is Jorge Soler's 1st ejection since August 9, 2023 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Vic Carapazza's 1st ejection since Sept 9, 2025 (Will Venable; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4/7/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Soler hits a HR, gets HBP, and fights López as benches clear at Angel Stadium View the full article

HP Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (no stop balk call on pitcher Kevin Gausman; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Dodgers-#BlueJays game. With none out and one on, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman was called for a balk during delivery to Dodgers batter Alex Freeland, advancing baserunner R1 Hyseong Kim to second base. Replays indicate Gausman, pitching from Set Position, failed to come to a stop during his delivery, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-1. This is Dan Merzel (3)'s 1st ejection of 2026.Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop." This is the 7th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 7th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, TOR 1; NYY, TB 0).This is John Schneider's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2025 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).This is Dan Merzel's 1st ejection since July 2, 2023 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays, 4/7/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Schneider tossed arguing Merzel's balk call for Gausman running the stop sign View the full article

3B Umpire David Rackley ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (runner's lane interference out call by HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Mets-#Giants game. With one out and none on, Giants batter Jerar Encarnacion hit a 0-0 sinker from Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán on the ground to Brazobán, who threw to first base, resulting in a runner's lane interference call as Jimenez ruled Encarnacion's running on the infield grass interfered with the first baseman receiving the throw. Replays indicate Encarnacion did not run within the runner's lane and, in doing so, interfered with fielder Mark Vientos' ability to field the throw, the call was correct.* At time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 2-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-2. This is David Rackley (86)'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 6th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 6th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 6 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is San Francisco's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SF 1; ARI, COL, LAD, SD 0).This is Tony Vitello's 1st career MLB ejection.This is David Rackley's 1st ejection since August 28, 2025 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Mets vs San Francisco Giants, 4/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vitello's runner's lane interference argument nets first ejection as Giants skipper View the full article

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Orioles manager Craig Albernaz (quick pitch no-call/strike one call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Orioles-#Pirates game. With two out and none on, Orioles batter Blaze Alexander positioned himself in the batter's box as Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft delivered a 0-0 pitch, ruled a strike. Replays do not indicate whether pitcher Ashcraft had started his windup before batter Alexander was reasonably set, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 6-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-2. This is James Jean (61)'s 1st ejection of 2026.Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(5): "A quick pitch is an illegal pitch. Umpires will judge a quick pitch as one delivered before the batter is reasonably set in the batter’s box. With runners on base the penalty is a balk; with no runners on base, it is a ball. The quick pitch is dangerous and should not be permitted." This is the 5th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 5th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 5 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Baltimore's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS 1; NYY, TB, TOR 0).This is Craig Albernaz's 1st career MLB ejection.This is James Jean's 1st ejection since September 19, 2025 (Pete Walker; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/5/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Albernaz ejected for 1st time as O's skip arguing for a quick pitch call View the full article

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (check swing ball one call by 1B Umpire Rob Drake) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Pirates-#Reds game. With none out and none on, Reds batter Eugenio Suárez attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Pirates pitcher Hunter Barco, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Baker and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Drake. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 6-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-3. This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 4th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 4th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 4 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Pittsbugh's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 1; CHC, CIN, MIL, STL 0).This is Don Kelly's 1st ejection since August 12, 2025 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Jordan Baker's 1st ejection since June 6, 2025 (Ryan Jeffers; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds, 3/31/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Drake's no swing call as batter was walking toward dugout prompts Kelly's ejection View the full article

1B Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Phillies manager Rob Thomson (Replay Review decision that overturned Hudson's out call to safe; QOCY) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Nationals-#Phillies game. With two out and two on, Nationals batter Joey Wiemer hit a sinker from Phillies pitcher Taijuan Walker on the ground to first baseman Bryce Harper, who threw to Walker as Wiemer arrived at first base, ruled out by 1B Umpire Hudson and overturned to safe upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals manager Blake Butera. Replays indicate batter-runner Wiemer touched first base prior to the tag, the call was correct. At time time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 4-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 13-2. This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 3rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 3rd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 3 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Philadelphia's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (PHI 1; ATL, MIA, NYM, WAS 0).This is Rob Thomson's 1st ejection since May 31, 2025 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balk]).This is Marvin Hudson's 1st ejection since June 16, 2025 (Will Venable; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Philadelphia Phillies, 3/30/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Thomson ejected arguing Replay Review's false fourth out with runner returned to 3B View the full article

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (automated ball/strike system challenge & overturn timing; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Twins-#Orioles game. With one out and one on, Twins batter Josh Bell took a 3-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley for a called fourth ball, overturned to a called third strike upon ABS challenge by pitcher Helsley. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.80, pz 2.43), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 8-6. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 8-6. This is Chris Segal (96)'s 1st ejection of 2026.*This pitch was located 0.86 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.Challenges must be made immediately after the umpire’s call (roughly within two seconds after the play). This is the 1st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 2nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 2 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Minnesota's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 1; CWS, CLE, DET, KC 0).This is Derek Shelton's 1st ejection since August 30, 2024 (Brian Walsh; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Chris Segal's 1st ejection since September 21, 2024 (Pat Murphy; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles, 3/29/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: 1st ABS ejection in MLB is Derek Shelton arguing an overturned walk-to-strikeout View the full article

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (check swing strike three call to Trevor Story) in the top of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Reds game. With two out and two on, Red Sox batter Story attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 splitter from Reds pitcher Emilio Pagán, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Bucknor. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-4. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is CB Bucknor (54)'s 1st ejection of 2026. This is the 1st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.This is the 1st manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 1 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.This is Boston's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BOS 1; BAL, NYY, TB, TOR 0).This is Alex Cora's 1st ejection since August 13, 2025 (Ryan Blakney; QOC = Y [Balk]).This is CB Bucknor's 1st ejection since April 6, 2025 (Kris Bryant; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds, 3/28/26 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bucknor runs Cora and an ABS vs px/pz data discrepancy that's kinda important View the full article

Cubs manager Craig Counsell sought an infield fly rule call after Chicago 1B Michael Busch lost track of Brewers batter William Contreras' fly ball in the sun, allowing Milwaukee to load the bases in the 1st inning of NLDS Game 3. With runners on first and second base with one out, Contreras hit a high fly ball in front of first base, on the infield. The Official Baseball Rules defines the infield fly: "An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out. The pitcher, catcher and any outfielder who stations themself in the infield on the play shall be considered infielders for the purpose of this rule." Accordingly, the infield fly rule has four criteria: 1) first and second (or bases loaded), 2) before two are out, 3) the batter hits a fair fly ball (not line drive nor bunt), 4) that can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort. The first three criteria were plainly satisfied, which leaves us with #4: the ordinary effort criterion. We thus turn to OBR's definition of that term: "ORDINARY EFFORT is the effort that a fielder of average skill at a position in that league or classification of leagues should exhibit on a play, with due consideration given to the condition of the field and weather conditions." Because F3 Busch, the fielder we would expect to make a play on this ball, lost the ball in the afternoon Chicago sun, the "weather conditions" provision of the ordinary effort definition gets triggered: 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale, looking directly at Busch, ruled that this particular weather condition turned Busch's potential catch from requiring effort that was ordinary into extraordinary. Umpires therefore ruled ordinary effort was not satisfied, which is why an infield fly was not declared. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cubs campaign for infield fly call after uncaught ball, but the rule couldn't save themView the full article

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk did not interfere with Yankees batter Trent Grisham in Game 3 of the Toronto-New York ALDS, following a Replay Review that upheld HP Umpire Jordan Baker's interference no-call as Grisham's bat came awfully close to making contact with catcher Kirk's mitt. With none out and none on in the bottom of the 3rd inning of Game 3, batter Grisham attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 knuckle curve from Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber, ruled ball three. Upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Yankees manager Aaron Boone, HP Umpire Baker's call was upheld, with Replay HQ ruling "call stands" as to the question of catcher's interference. Specifically, clear and convincing evidence did not exist to indicate whether or not catcher Kirk interfered. Because of the "call stands" ruling, we know the Replay Official judged the play solely on the merits of whether or not Grisham's bat made contact with Kirk's mitt. The Official Baseball Rules defines catcher's interference as defensive interference: "an act by a fielder that hinders or prevents a batter from hitting a pitch." Because replay only concerned itself with potential batt-glove contact, the judgment call as to whether hinderance actually existed (beyond the question of whether contact occurred) was not on the table. In high school (NFHS), catcher's interference is called catcher's obstruction, as NFHS defensive interference is specifically an act that occurs prior to the pitch. OBR 6.01(c) specifies the penalty for catcher's interference: "The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided they advance to and touches first base) when the catcher or any fielder interferes with them." Video as follows: Alternate Link: Catcher's interference no-call in Bronx stands after replays aren't definitiveView the full article

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr and hitting coach David Popkins (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #RedSox-#BlueJays game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Guerrero took a 1-2 sinker from Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.77, pz 2.15), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 4-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-1. These are Gabe Morales (47)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.73 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 169th and 170th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 28th coach ejection of 2025.This is the 54th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 88 Managers, 28 Coaches, 54 Players.This is Toronto's 10/11th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 16; TOR 11; BOS 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is Vladimir Guerrero Jr's 1st ejection since Aug 30, 2019 (Mike Estabrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is David Popkins' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 29 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Gabe Morales' 4/5th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 11 (JP Sears; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays, 9/24/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Guerrero and Popkins ejected as Blue Jays' offensive skid continues View the full article

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected A's manager Mark Kotsay (foul ball call to Bobby Witt Jr; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Royals-#Athletics game. With one out and one on, Royals batter Witt Jr swung at a 1-2 curveball from A's pitcher Hogan Harris, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Bacon. Replays indicate that the bat appeared to make slight contact with the pitched ball during the swing before the ball fell into the dirt behind home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 4-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-2. This is John Bacon (70)'s 6th ejection of 2025. This is the 174th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 91st manager ejection of 2025.Ejection Tally: 91 Managers, 28 Coaches, 55 Players.This is Sacramento's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU, OAK 5; SEA, TEX 4).This is Mark Kotsay's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 2 (John Bacon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Bacon's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 14 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = Y [Foul Tip]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs No City Athletics, 9/27/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Witt's foul ball, RBI single precedes Kotsay's reverse dugout ejection View the full article

HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker and 1B Matt Olson (batter-runner interference call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Pirates-#Braves game. With none out and none on, Braves batter Olson hit a 3-1 changeup from Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler on a fly ball into foul territory, whereupon catcher Henry Davis and Olson collided, resulting in an interference call by HP Umpire Ballou. Replays indicate that after hitting the fly ball, batter-runner Olson remained at home plate and failed to avoid catcher Davis as required by rule, and that the tangle-untangle exemption to the interference rule did not apply because Olson did not attempt to run toward first base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Pirates were leading, 3-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-1. These are is Brock Ballou (41)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2025.*Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(10): "It is interference by a batter or a runner when they fail to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interfere with a thrown ball, provided that 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."OBR 6.01(a)(10) Comment on "Armbrister Tangle": "When a catcher and batter-runner going to first base have contact when the catcher is fielding the ball, there is generally no violation and nothing should be called." These are the 172nd and 173rd ejections of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 90th manager ejection of 2025.This is the 55th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 90 Managers, 28 Coaches, 55 Players.This is Atlanta's 3/4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL East (WAS 10; NYM 5; ATL, MIA 4; PHI 3).This is Brian Snitker's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 27 (Mark Wegner; QOC = U [Warnings]).This is Matt Olson's first career MLB ejection.This is Brock Ballou's 2/3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 7 (Ray Montgomery; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves, 9/27/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Olson called for interference after contact with catcher, Snitker ejected too View the full article

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (strike one/two calls to Aaron Judge; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Orioles-#Yankees game. With one out and the bases loaded, Yankees batter Judge took a 0-0 fastball and 1-1 sinker from Orioles pitcher Grant Wolfram called first and second strikes. Replays indicate the 0-0 pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and waist-high (px -0.92, pz 2.99) and the 1-1 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.89, pz 2.47), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 5-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-1. This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*The 0-0 pitch was located 0.12 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. This is the 171st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 89th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 89 Managers, 28 Coaches, 54 Players.This is New York's 17th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 17; TOR 11; BOS 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is Aaron Boone's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 3 (Brian Walsh; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Ramon De Jesus' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 2 (José Caballero; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs New York Yankees, 9/27/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Boone ejected arguing inside strike calls to Aaron Judge as NYY rallied View the full article

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Padres manager Mike Shildt (strike three call to Freddy Fermin; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Brewers-#Padres game. With one out and the bases loaded, Padres batter Fermin took a 2-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Nick Mears for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.51, pz 1.48 [sz_bot 1.55 / RAD 1.43]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 2-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-1. This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 5th ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.56 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 168th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 88th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 88 Managers, 27 Coaches, 53 Players.This is San Diego's 11th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (SD 11; SF 7; ARI, COL 5; LAD 3).This is Mike Shildt's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 18 (James Hoye; QOC = N [Replay Review]).This is Chad Fairchild's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 15 (Troy Snitker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres, 9/24/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Shildt exits dugout and gets tossed arguing balls and strikes after Fermin strikeout View the full article