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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

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo (check swing ball four call to Ha-Seong Kim) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Nationals-#Braves game. With none out and two on, Braves batter Kim attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 sinker from Nationals pitcher Jackson Rutledge, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Dan Iassogna and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire Gonzalez. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 11-5. This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 6th ejection of 2025. This is the 167th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 87th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 87 Managers, 27 Coaches, 53 Players.This is Washington's 10th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 10; NYM 5; MIA 4; PHI 3; ATL 2).This is Miguel Cairo's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 10 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Manny Gonzalez's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 2 (Dan Wilson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Atlanta Braves, 9/22/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cairo wanted Gonzalez to come to the Nats dugout to argue a check swing call View the full article

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Mets DH Mark Vientos (check swing strike three call by 1B Umpire Chris Conroy) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Nationals-#Mets game. With two out and two on, Mets batter Vientos attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parker, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Tumpane and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Conroy. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-2. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 3-2. This is John Tumpane (74)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.53 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 166th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 53rd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 53 Players.This is New York's 5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 9; NYM 5; MIA 4; PHI 3; ATL 2).This is Mark Vientos' first career MLB ejection.This is John Tumpane's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 13 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets, 9/21/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vientos slams bat for an immediate ejection after striking out in New YorkView the full article

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (strike three call to Cody Freeman; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Rangers game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Freeman took a 1-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Ronny Henriquez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.87, pz 1.32 [sz_bot 1.44 / RAD 1.32]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 4-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.53 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 165th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 86th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 52 Players.This is Texas' 4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU 5; OAK, SEA, TEX 4).This is Bruce Bochy's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 14 (Junior Valentine; QOC = U [Check Swing]). This is Stu Scheurwater's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [RLI]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Rangers, 9/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Late & denied time out request from Joc Pederson, K call prompt Bochy's ejectionView the full article

HP Umpire Shane Livensparger ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker and manager Joe Espada (strike three call to Jesús Sánchez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Mariners-#Astros game. With out and one and none on, Astros batter Sánchez took a 1-2 sinker from Mariners pitcher George Kirby for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.60, pz 3.56 [sz_top 3.56 / RAD 3.68]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 5-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-4. These are Shane Livensparger (43)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.*This pitch was located 2.40 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 163rd and 164th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 27th coach ejection of 2025.This is the 85th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 85 Managers, 27 Coaches, 52 Players.This is Houston's 4/5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU 5; OAK, SEA 4; TEX 3).This is Troy Snitker's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 15 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Joe Espada's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 18 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Shane Livensparger's 1st ejection since October 1, 2023 (Joey Votto; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros, 9/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Espada didn't realize he got tossed, so he argued twice with Shane & MikeView the full article

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (ball four call to Maikel Garcia; QOCN) in the bottom of the 1st and 3B Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (check swing ball call to John Rave; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #BlueJays-#Royals game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Royals batter Garcia took a 3-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.75, pz 1.94 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-1. In the 6th, Royals batter Rave attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 splitter from Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 20-1. This is James Jean (61)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.01 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. These are the 161st and 162nd ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 26th coach ejection of 2025.This is the 84th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 84 Managers, 26 Coaches, 52 Players.This is Toront's 8/9th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 16; TOR 9; BOS 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is Pete Walker's 1st ejection since June 3, 2024 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Schneider's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 18 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Jean's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 14 (Warren Schaeffer; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Nestor Ceja's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 10 (Johnny Washington; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals, 9/19/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Walker and Schneider ejected as Blue Jays lose 20-1 blowout game to RoyalsView the full article

Rays batter Brandon Lowe's home run stood on review as umpires called both fan interference and a home run on the same play. Blue Jays manager John Schneider met with 3B Umpire Laz Diaz afterward to discuss the unusual ruling, which we now analyze. With one out and two on in the bottom of the 3rd inning, Rays batter Lowe hit a 2-2 changeup from Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos on a fly ball to deep right-center field. Blue Jays right fielder Nathan Lukes jumped in an attempt to catch the ball, but a fan reached out of the stands and caught the descending fly ball, ruled a home run by 1B Umpire Brian O'Nora. Upon Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief initiated-second look (potential home runs are chief reviews), Replay determined that while the fan did definitively commit spectator interference, the home run would ultimately stand because, absent the fan's interference, the ball would have left the yard anyway. In crafting this ruling, the Replay Official relied on two different rules concerning spectator interference. The analysis thus relies on two different parts. First, the Official Baseball Rules definition of terms delineates what spectator interference actually is: "Spectator interference occurs when a spectator (or an object thrown by the spectator) hinders a player’s attempt to make a play on a live ball, by going onto the playing field, or reaching out of the stands and over the playing field." Upon review, Replay HQ in New York determined clear and convincing evidence did exist to declare that spectator interference did occur. To that end, the call on the field of no interference was overturned. Second, OBR 6.01(e) is triggered only if the spectator interference definition's criteria are satisfied. OBR 6.01(e) states, "When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in their opinion will nullify the act of interference." An approved ruling allows the umpire to award an out if the fielder would have caught the ball if not for the interference. This second part of the equation is where Replay Review encountered more difficulty. Because the video angles available were all from press box/behind the home plate area, and no side angle (e.g., parallel to the fence-line) existed, Replay HQ could not definitely determine what would have happened had interference not occurred. In other words, Replay had trouble with the "nullify the act" portion of the rule. With a lack of clear and convincing evidence to determine how to nullify the act of interference, that leaves with a peculiar ruling of overturn for the interference part of the equation, but call stands for the nullification portion. Accordingly, the technically correct language and outcome for this play is that the call on the field of no interference was overturned. It was spectator interference, but because of a lack of clear and convincing evidence to suggest what would have occurred absent the fan's illegal involvement, the home run ultimately stands as called. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Blue Jays baffled by Replay Review HR call on fan interference playView the full article

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer (strike three call to Kyle Farmer; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rockies-#Padres game. With two out and none on, Rockies batter Farmer took a 3-2 slider from Padres pitcher Mason Miller for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.70, pz 3.46 [sz_top 3.57 / RAD 3.69]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 7-6. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-6. This is James Jean (61)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 3.72 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 160th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 83rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 83 Managers, 25 Coaches, 52 Players.This is Colorado's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (SD 9; SF 7; ARI, COL 5; LAD 3).This is Warren Schaeffer's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Jean's 1st ejection since August 25, 2024 (Patrick Wisdom; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres, 9/14/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Jean ejects Schaeffer, gives mgr the silent treatment after hat and helmet spikeView the full article

HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Mets 2B Jeff McNeil (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rangers-#Mets game. With one out and none on, Mets batter McNeil took a 3-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.08, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.50]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 6-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 8-3. This is Scott Barry (87)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 159th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 52nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 82 Managers, 25 Coaches, 52 Players.This is New York's 4th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 9; MIA, NYM 4; PHI 3; ATL 2).This is Jeff McNeil's first career MLB ejection. This is Scott Barry's 1st ejection since August 14, 2021 (Asdrubal Cabrera; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Texas Rangers vs New York Mets, 9/12/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: McNeil quickly ejected after directing profanity at umpire Barry following strikeoutView the full article

1B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo and pitcher Jake Irvin (Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Erich Bacchus' safe call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Nationals-#Marlins game. With none out and two on, Marlins batter Otto Lopez hit a 0-2 sinker from Nationals pitcher Irvin on the ground to second baseman Luis García, who attempted to tag out Marlins baserunner R1 Jakob Marsee before overthrowing first base, originally ruled out by 2B Umpire Bacchus, reversed to safe after crew consultation, and confirmed as safe upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Nationals manager Cairo. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 8-3. These are Laz Diaz (63)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2025. These are the 157th and 158th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 82nd manager ejection of 2025.This is the 51st player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 82 Managers, 25 Coaches, 51 Players.This is Washington's 8/9th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 9; MIA 4; PHI, NYM 3; ATL 2).This is Miguel Cairo's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 20 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Laz Diaz's 4/5th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 25 (Dan Wilson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins, 9/10/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cairo ejected after Replay confirms crew consultation's safe call on missed tagView the full article

HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Angels interim bench coach Ryan Goins (ball four call to Trevor Larnach; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Twins-#Angels game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Larnach took a 3-2 sinker from Angels pitcher Andrew Chafin for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.94, pz 1.52 [sz_bot 1.81 / RAD 1.69]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 3.00 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 156th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 25th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 25 Coaches, 50 Players.This is Los Angeles' 8th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (LAA 8; OAK, SEA 4; HOU, TEX 3).This is Ryan Goins' 1st ejection since April 17, 2024 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balk No-Call]).This is Junior Valentine's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 14 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Los Angeles Angels, 9/10/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Goins ejected from dugout arguing obvious call on sparsely attended getaway dayView the full article

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected White Sox manager Will Venable (strike two call to Lenyn Sosa; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rays-#WhiteSox game. With one out and none on, White Sox batter Sosa took a 1-1 sinker from Rays pitcher Adrian Houser for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.18, pz 3.56 [sz_top 3.46 / RAD 3.58]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.20 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 155th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 81st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 81 Managers, 24 Coaches, 50 Players.This is Chicago's 5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 6; CWS 5; KC 3; DET 2; CLE 0).This is Will Venable's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 16 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Vic Carapazza's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 17 (Tanner Swanson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox, 9/9/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Venable ejected from baseball and then a hockey game broke outView the full article

Chicago trapped Colorado batter-runner Yanquiel Fernández in a rundown as Rockies lead baserunner Warming Bernabel attempted to score. As Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner received a throw from Michael Busch, BR Fernández collided with him, 2B Umpire Alan Porter ruling an out on the tag, but not interference, the delay from the collision allowing R1 Bernabel additional time to score, with a slide into home plate just ahead of the tag attempt. Should this have been ruled interference or, because Fernández hadn't yet been tagged until after the initial collision (although he was tagged while being shoved away by Hoerner), does the relevant rule pertaining to a retired runner not apply? For reference that rule is Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(5): "Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate." Video as follows: Alternate Link: Fernández and Hoerner collide, but was it incidental contact or illegal interference?View the full article

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Yankees 3B José Caballero (check swing strike one [dead ball/HBP] call) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Yankees-#Astros game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Caballero attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 curveball from Astros pitcher Framber Valdez, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire De Jesus, as the pitched ball touched Caballero's foot, resulting in a dead ball strike. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 7-1. This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rules Definition: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which touches the batter as they strike at it." This is the 151st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 49th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 24 Coaches, 49 Players.This is New York's 14th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 14; BOS, TOR 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is José Caballero's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 20 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Ramon De Jesus' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 11 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros, 9/2/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Caballero ejected by De Jesus after check swing dead ball strike on pitch that hit himView the full article

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, Giants SS Willy Adames, and Giants 3B Matt Chapman (fighting after Rafael Devers HR) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Giants-#Rockies game. With none out and one on, Giants batter Devers hit a 0-2 sweeper from Rockies pitcher Freeland for a two-run home run. During Devers' trot, Freeland yelled at and walked off the mound to approach Devers, apparently upset Devers stood to admire his hit, resulting in a benches-clearing incident. At the time of the ejections, the Giants were leading, 2-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 7-4. These are Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 3rd, 4th, and 5th ejections of 2025. These are the 148th, 149th, and 150th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 46-48th player Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 24 Coaches, 48 Players.This is Colorado's 4th ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 9; SF 6; ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3).This is San Francisco's 5/6th ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 9; SF 6; ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3).This is Kyle Freeland's 1st ejection since May 5, 2023 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Willy Adames' 1st ejection since July 3, 2024 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Matt Chapman's 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2017 (Mike Everitt; QOC = U [Unsportsmanlike-NEC]).This is Phil Cuzzi's 3-5th ejection of 2025, 1st since July 21 (Ryan O'Hearn; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies, 9/2/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Giants and Rockies clear the benches after Freeland instigates over Devers HRView the full article