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HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Yankees pitcher Devin Williams and manager Aaron Boone (ball calls to Taylor Trammel; QOCN) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#Astros game. With two out and the bases loaded, Astros batter Trammel took a 2-0 fastball and 3-1 changeup from Yankees pitcher Williams for called third and fourth balls. Replays indicate the 2-0 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.71, pz 3.44 [sz_top 3.75 / RAD 3.87 / MOE 3.79]) and the 3-1 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate an at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.45, pz 1.57 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* These are Brian Walsh (60)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2025.*The 2-0 pitch was located 4.20 vertical inches from being deemed correct.Official Baseball Rules Definition: "A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession intheir hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it..In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that they have complete control of the ball and that their release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. If the fielder has made the catch and drops the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch, the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught." These are the 153rd and 154th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 50th player ejection of 2025.This is the 80th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 80 Managers, 24 Coaches, 50 Players.This is New York's 15/16th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 16; BOS, TOR 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is Devin Williams' first career MLB ejection.This is Aaron Boone's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 10 (Derek Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Brian Walsh's 2/3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 8 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Houston Astros, 9/3/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Walsh ejects Williams and Boone, safes a catch/trap/transfer play at third baseView the full article

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin (ball three call to Tyler Freeman; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Giants-#Rockies game. With two out and one on, Rockies batter Freeman took a 2-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Robbie Ray for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.66, pz 3.04 [sz_bot 3.38 / RAD 3.50 / MOE 3.42]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 5-4. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 10-8. This is Dan Bellino (2)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.08 horizontal and 4.56 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.We also review a home plate collision play on Rockies batter Hunter Goodman's single to Giants left fielder Heliot Ramos, who threw to catcher Patrick Bailey as Rockies baserunner R2 Freeman arrived at home plate, resulting in a collision. Because Bailey veered into foul territory—into the runner's path—in a legitimate attempt to field the throw (which itself was off the line) as the runner ran directly toward home plate, this is a legal unavoidable collision and no violation on either the catcher nor the runner. The Giants unsuccessfully challenged HP Umpire Bellino's safe call, which was confirmed.Official Baseball Rule 6.01(i)(l): "A runner attempting to score may not deviate from their direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher, or otherwise initiate an avoidable collision. If, in the judgment of the umpire, a runner attempting to score initiates contact with the catcher in such a manner, the umpire shall declare the runner out (regardless of whether the catcher maintains possession of the ball)." This is the 152nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 79th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 79 Managers, 24 Coaches, 49 Players.This is San Francisco's 7th ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 9; SF 7; ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3).This is Bob Melvin's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 30 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Dan Bellino's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 10 (Bryan Reynolds; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies, 9/3/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Bellino ejects Melvin for arguing earlier ball, home plate collision is deemed legalView the full article

"Obstruction!" announced umpire Jordan Baker after Guardians batter-runner José Ramírez and Red Sox catcher Connor Wong collided on a batted ball up the first baseline. Instead of an out, Ramírez was awarded first base and Cleveland's Brayan Rocchio scored from third. What's the rule and did Baker's crew get the call right? With one out and runners on second and third in the top of the 2nd inning of Wednesday's Guardians vs Red Sox game, batter Ramírez hit a check swing ground ball in front of home plate toward first base. Boston catcher Wong initially pursued the batted ball before stopping once he saw pitcher Steven Matz running to field it, turning around to head back to cover home plate as R3 Rocchio raced in. But as Wong turned toward home, he collided with batter-runner Ramírez. Initially ruled interference on Ramírez, chief Baker called his crew into consultation, ultimately ruling that, because Wong was not entitled to protection under the rules for fielding a batted ball, he therefore obstructed the batter-runner. Accordingly, the batter-runner was awarded first base and all runners advanced one base. In general, baseball's right-of-way rules give the fielder the right to field a batted ball (meaning the runners must avoid the fielder lest they be guilty of interference) while the runner has the right to run the bases at any other time (the fielder must get out of the runner's way). However, only one fielder is entitled to right-of-way protection on a batted ball and, in this case, that protected fielder was not the pitcher, not the catcher. As such, the unprotected catcher obstructed the runner's right to run the bases. This is the correct call pursuant to the following rules: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, and shall not declare the runner out for coming in contact with a fielder other than the one the umpire determines to be entitled to field such a ball."OBR 6.01(h)(1): "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before they touch first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction. The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base they had last legally touched before the obstruction." Wrap: Cleveland Guardians vs Boston Red Sox, 9/3/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Wong guilty of obstruction as umpires deem batter-runner had right of wayView the full article

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Mariners RF Dominic Canzone and manager Dan Wilson (strike one call to Cole Young; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Rays-#Mariners game. With one out and none on, Mariners batter Young took a 0-0 fastball from Rays pitcher Drew Ramussen for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.59, pz 3.63 [sz_top 3.34 / RAD 3.46 / MOE 3.54]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-5. These are Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed correct. These are the 146th and 147th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 45th player ejection of 2025.This is the 78th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 24 Coaches, 45 Players.This is Seattle's 3/4th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 7; OAK, SEA 4; HOU, TEX 3).This is Dominic Canzone's first career MLB ejection.This is Dan Wilson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 25 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Manny Gonzalez's 4-5th ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 29 (Nestor Cortes; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays, 9/2/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Gonzalez ejects Canzona and Wilson as Lou Piniella looks onView the full article

1B Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy (check swing ball four call to Phillies batter JT Realmuto) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Phillies-#Brewers game. With one out and one on, Phillies batter Realmuto attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Alan Porter and overturned to a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Wolf. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 8-8. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 10-8. This is Jim Wolf (28)'s 1st ejection of 2025. This is the 145th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 77th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 77 Managers, 24 Coaches, 44 Players.This is Milwaukee's 3rd ejection of 2025, 5th in the NL Central (CHC, STL 7; PIT 5; CIN 4; MIL 3).This is Pat Murphy's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 9 (James Hoye; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).This is Jim Wolf's 1st ejection since August 9, 2024 (Stephen Vogt; QOC = N [Balk]). Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Milwaukee Brewers, 9/1/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Wolf runs Murphy, then Weeks touches Porter, Wolf touches Weeks & Al gets madView the full article

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Marlins 2B Xavier Edwards (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Marlins-#Nationals game. With none out and none on, Marlins batter Edwards took a 1-1 slider from Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.07, pz 3.33 [sz_top 3.29 / RAD 3.41]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 2-0. This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 144th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 44th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 76 Managers, 24 Coaches, 44 Players.This is Miami's 4th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 7; MIA 4; PHI, NYM 3; ATL 2).This is Xavier Edwards' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 6 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = N [RLI]).This is Brennan Miller's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 13 (Oliver Marmo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Washington Nationals, 9/1/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Edwards ejected 5 pitches into game, prompting Clayon McCullough's loud argumentView the full article

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Padres pitcher Nestor Cortes (ball calls to Austin Martin; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Padres-#Twins game. With none out and one on, Twins batter Martin took 0-0 and 3-2 fastballs from Padres pitcher Cortes for called first and fourth balls. Replays indicate the 0-0 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.75, pz 1.59 [sz_bot 1.68 / RAD 1.56 / MOE 1.64]) and the 3-2 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.95, pz 3.12 [sz_top 3.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 7-4. This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*The 0-0 pitch was located 0.60 vertical & the 3-2 pitch was 2.44 horizontal inches from incorrect. This is the 143rd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 43rd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 76 Managers, 24 Coaches, 43 Players.This is San Diego's 9th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 9; ARI 5; SF 4; COL, LAD 3).This is Nestor Cortes' first career MLB ejection.This is Manny Gonzalez's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 23 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins, 8/29/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Padres' still tactic runs out of time, so Cortes gets ejected, delaying even moreView the full article

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson (strike three call to CJ Abrams; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rays-#Nationals game. With two out and two on, Nationals batter Abrams took a 3-2 sinker from Rays pitcher Adrian Houser for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.14, pz 1.22 [sz_bot 1.59 / RAD 1.47 / MOE 1.39]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-1. This is Derek Thomas (53)'s 7th ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 2.04 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 142nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 24th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 76 Managers, 24 Coaches, 42 Players.This is Washington's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 7; MIA, PHI NYM 3; ATL 2).This is Chris Johnson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 27 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Derek Thomas' 7th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 25 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Washington Nationals, 8/29/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Johnson's ejection follows premature strikeout instead of game-tying walkView the full article

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (strike three call to Ian Happ & Kyle Tucker caught stealing; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Cubs-#Giants game. With one out and one on, Cubs batter Happ took a 3-2 changeup from Giants pitcher Logan Webb for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.79, pz 2.45), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is David Rackley (86)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.49 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 141st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 76th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 76 Managers, 23 Coaches, 42 Players.This is Chicago's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CHC, STL 7; PIT 5; CIN 4; MIL 2).This is Craig Counsell's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Stu Scheurwater; QOC = Y [RLI]).This is David Rackley's 1st ejection since Sept 16, 2024 (Vance Wilson; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco Giants, 8/28/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Counsell ejected after Ian strikes out yet again, has to blame SOMEBODYView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Rockies-#Astros game. With two out and none on, Rockies batter Goodman took a 0-1 curveball from Astros pitcher Framber Valdez for a called second strike before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the 0-1 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.46, pz 1.50 [sz_bot 1.56 / RAD 1.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-0. This is James Hoye (92)'s 6th ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 140th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 42nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 75 Managers, 23 Coaches, 42 Players.This is Colorado's 3rd ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 8; ARI 5; SF 4; COL, LAD 3).This is Hunter Goodman's first career MLB ejection.This is James Hoye's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 18 (Mike Shildt; QOC = N [Replay Review]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros, 8/27/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Strike two dispute bleeds over into post-strikeout bat slam, warning & ejectionView the full article

2B Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker (warnings after Ronald Acuña HBP) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Braves-#Marlins game. With none out and one on, Braves batter Matt Olson hit a home run off Marlins pitcher Ryan Gusto. Ensuing Braves batter Acuña then took a 0-0 sinker from Gusto inside for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch struck Acuña on the elbow, leading to a benches-clearing incident, resulting in warnings, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 3-0. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 12-1. This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9): "If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially “warned” prior to the game or at any time during the game."OBR 6.02(c)(9): "Team personnel may not come onto the playing surface to argue or dispute a warning issued under Rule 6.02(c)(9). If a manager, coach or player leaves the dugout or their position to dispute a warning, they should be warned to stop. If they continue, they are subject to ejection." This is the 139th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 75th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 75 Managers, 23 Coaches, 41 Players.This is Atlanta's 2nd ejection of 2025, 5th in the NL East (WAS 6; MIA, PHI NYM 3; ATL 2).This is Brian Snitker's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 7 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Mark Wegner's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 24 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins, 8/27/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Snitker ejected arguing warnings after HBP, bench clearingView the full article

HP Umpire Willie Traynor ejected Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo (ball four call to Starling Marte; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Phillies-#Mets game. With none out and two on, Mets batter Marte took a 3-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Luzardo for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.84, pz 3.69 [sz_top 3.52 / RAD 3.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 2-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 6-5. This is Willie Traynor (45)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.12 horizontal and 1.56 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 138th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 41st player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 74 Managers, 23 Coaches, 41 Players.This is Philadelphia's 3rd ejection of 2025, 2bd in the NL East (WAS 6; MIA, PHI NYM 3; ATL 1).This is Jesús Luzardo's first career MLB ejection.This is Willie Traynor's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 26 (Terry Francona; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets, 8/26/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Luzardo ejected after walk, earlier dispute over "Time" call he said was lateView the full article

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Cardinals DH Willson Contreras and manager Oliver Marmol (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Pirates-#Cardinals game. With one out and one on, Cardinals batter Contreras took a 0-2 sinker from Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramírez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and knee-high (px -0.20, pz 1.77 [sz_bot 1.61 / RAD 1.49]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 6-5. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-6. These are Derek Thomas (53)'s 5th and 6th ejections of 2025.*This pitch was located 4.32 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 136th and 137th ejections of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 40th player ejection of 2025.This is the 74th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 74 Managers, 23 Coaches, 40 Players.This is St Louis' 6/7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (STL 7; CHC 6; PIT 5; CIN 4; MIL 2).This is Willson Contreras' 1st ejection since August 22, 2023 (Brennan Miller; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Oliver Marmol's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 17 (Nic Lentz; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Derek Thomas' 5/6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 10 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St Louis Cardinals, 8/25/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Contreras throws bat, hits coach, bumps umpire, throws bucket during dual ejectionView the full article

What happens when a runner is touched by a fair ball? During the Canada vs Aruba Little League World Series game, a baserunner from first base ran into a batted ball after it passed the drawn-in first baseman, but before it got to the second baseman backing up. Umpires, what's the call here? With one out and one on, a ground ball to the right side eluded Aruba's diving first baseman, without touching him or his glove, before striking baserunner R1 behind him, as the second baseman ranged to his left to potentially back up the play. After initially ruling runner R1 out, umpires ultimately placed R1 on second base, deeming that he did not interfere with the batted ball. Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(11) states it is interference when "A fair ball touches them on fair territory before touching a fielder. If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches the runner after having been deflected by a fielder, the umpire shall not declare the runner out for being touched by a batted ball. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the fielder, and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball." Little League Rule 5.09(f) is nearly identical in outcome: "If a fair ball goes through, or by an infielder and touches a runner immediately back of said infielder or touches a runner after being deflected by an infielder, the ball is in play and the umpire shall not declare the runner out. In making such decision, the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the infielder and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball; runners advance if forced." Given that the ball did not make contact with the first baseman, the operative question, thus, is whether or not the second baseman had the chance to make a play on the ball. If he did, then the runner is out. If he did not, then the runner is not out. What's your call? Video as follows: Alternate Link: Runner called safe after being touched by fair ball as umpires rule he did not interfereView the full article

Umpire Richy Arrendondo ejected a ball boy for arguing a series of calls during a Loons vs River Bandits game in MiLB's Midwest League. Having already tossed Quad Cities catcher Canyon Brown and manager Jesus Azuaje, the umpire mouthed "What are you doing?" toward the ball boy, who used the delivery of replacement baseballs as an opportunity to argue with the umpire, a no-no for auxiliary personnel. HP Umpire Richy Arredondo ejected River Bandits catcher Canyon Brown, manager Jesus Azuaje, and the ball boy for arguing a ball four call, foul ball no-call, and balk call in the top of the 7th inning of the Loons-River Bandits game of MiLB's High-A Midwest League. With one out and one on, Loons batter Logan Wagner took a 3-1 pitch from River Bandits pitcher Mauricio Veliz for a called fourth ball, resulting in the ejection of catcher Brown. Following a two-RBI double by Jake Gelof, batter Joe Vetrano swung at a pitch for strike two, ruled a wild pitch that allowed Gelof to advance to third base, resulting in an argument from manager Azuaje that batter Vetrano actually fouled the pitch off (Azuaje was ejected here). Shortly thereafter, Gelof scored on a balk, resulting in the ejection of the ball boy for arguing while he delivered replacement baseballs. Although we don't often encounter it, ball or bat attendant ejections fall under a lower category on officiating's tolerance hierarchy than managers, players, assistant coaches, and bench personnel. Attendants (in this case, a ball boy) are considered auxiliary personnel, are supposed to be impartial (e.g., not to argue or have a competing interest in the game and not to favour one team over the other), and are to be dismissed if they fail to maintain neutrality, as the ball boy did during this game. Wrap: Great Lakes Loons vs Quad Cities River Bandits (Midwest Lg), 8/21/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Umpire ejects ball attendant for arguing call during delivery of replacement baseballsView the full article

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Nationals interim manager Miguel Cairo (ball two call to Mark Vientos; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Mets-#Nationals game. With one out and one on, Mets batter Vientos took a 1-1 curveball from Nationals pitcher Cole Henry for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and belt-high (px -1.17, pz 3.34), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 5-4. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.This pitch was located 5.06 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 134th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 73rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 73 Managers, 23 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Washington's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (WAS 6; MIA, NYM 3; PHI 2; ATL 1).This is Miguel Cairo's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 2 (Chris Guccione; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Todd Tichenor's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 10 (Johnny Washington; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals, 8/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cairo ejected from dugout after Nats nearly surrender lead to Mets in 6thView the full article

2B Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Yankees RF José Caballero (Replay Review decision that upheld out call/pace of play/disengagement no-call; QOCY) in the top of the 10th inning of the #Yankees-#Rays game. With one out and none on, Yankees batter José Caballero attempted to steal second base during Aaron Judge's at bat, thrown out by Rays catcher Hunter Feduccia to second baseman Brandon Lowe and affirmed as an out (call stands) upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Yankees manager Aaron Boone. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether Lowe tagged Caballero while he was off the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 10 innings. This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 5th ejection of 2025.*Prior to the caught stealing, Caballero appeared to be awarded second base on a disengagement balk as a result of pitcher Pete Fairbanks throwing over to first base three times unsuccessfully during the same at-bat. However, replays indicate that after the second disengagement and pickoff attempt, 1B Umpire Ben May called "Time" to replace the baseball. As Fairbanks never re-engaged the pitcher's plate/rubber and thus HP Umpire Chad Fairchild never put the ball back into play, the ball never became live, the third "throw" did not legally occur, and, therefore there was no third "disengagement." Had R1 Caballero been "out" during the dead ball pickoff attempt, the out call would not have stood either.Official Baseball Rule 5.12: "When an umpire suspends play, they shall call “Time.” At the umpire-in-chief’s call of “Play,” the suspension is lifted and play resumes. Between the call of “Time” and the call of “Play” the ball is dead."OBR 5.12 continued: "After the ball is dead, play shall be resumed when the pitcher takes their place on the pitcher’s plate with a new ball or the same ball in their possession and the plate umpire calls 'Play.'" This is the 135th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 39th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 73 Managers, 23 Coaches, 39 Players.This is New York's 13th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 13; BOS, TOR 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is José Caballero's first career MLB ejection.This is Roberto Ortiz's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 12 (Don Kelly; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Washington Nationals, 8/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Caballero ejected, Aaron Boone argues disengagement balk, replay out callView the full article

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (strike three call to Davis Schneider; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Pirates game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Schneider took a 1-2 curveball from Pirates pitcher Evan Sisk 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 0.13, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.47 / RAD 1.35]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-2. This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 2.88 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 133rd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 72nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 72 Managers, 23 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Toronto's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 12; BOS, TOR 7; BAL 5; TB 4).This is John Schneider's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 13 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Mark Ripperger's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 8/18/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: John Schneider ejected defending Davis Schneider on curveball strikeout callView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Padres manager Mike Shildt (Replay Review decision that overturned Xander Bogaert's HR to fan interference/out; QOCN) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Giants-#Padres game. With none out and none on, Padres batter Xander Bogaerts hit a 3-1 fastball from Giants pitcher Robbie Ray on a fly ball to left field, whereupon outfield Heliot Ramos attempted to catch the fly ball as a fan did as well, ruled a home run by 2B Umpire DJ Reyburn and overturned to fan interference/out upon Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief Review. Replays do not clearly and convincingly suggest whether or not the spectator reached out of the stands and over the playing field (and in doing so hindered the fielder), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 4-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is James Hoye (92)'s 5th ejection of 2025.*The initial call's QOC may very well be Correct; however, the decision to overturn the original ruling was incorrect, for lack of clear and convincing evidence with which to overturn or confirm it.Official Baseball Rules Definition: "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." This is the 132nd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 71st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 71 Managers, 23 Coaches, 38 Players.This is San Diego's 8th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 8; ARI 5; SF 4; LAD 3; COL 2).This is Mike Shildt's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 8 (Brian Walsh; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Hoye's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since July 20 (Tom Mansolino; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres, 8/18/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Shildt ejected arguing replay official's decision to overturn Bogaerts HR to Fan INTView the full article

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash (strike two call to Chandler Simpson; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rays-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Rays batter Simpson took a 3-1 fastball from Giants pitcher José Buttó for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.38, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59 / MOE 1.51]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 2-1. This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.20 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 129th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 69th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 69 Managers, 22 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Tampa Bay's 4th ejection of 2025, 5th in the AL East (NYY 11; BOS 7; TOR 6; BAL 5; TB 4).This is Kevin Cash's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 21 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Dan Iassogna's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 11 (Jo Adell; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]). Box: Tampa Bay Rays vs San Francisco Giants, 8/16/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Iassogna ejects Cash after Simpson takes a strike below the kneesView the full article

3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Yankees coach Tanner Swanson and HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (balls/strikes to Trent Grisham) in the 3rd and 7th inning of the #Yankees-#Cardinals game. In the 3rd, with one out and two on, Yankees batter Trent Grisham took a 2-2 sinker from Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.13, pz 2.61), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 3-0. In the 7th, with none out and none on, Yankees batter Grisham took 1-1 and 2-1 pitches from Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy for called second and third balls. Replays indicate the 1-1 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.42, pz 3.63) while the 2-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.64, pz 3.41 [sz_top 3.58]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-4. This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 3rd ejection of 2025. These are the 130th and 131st ejections of 2025.This is the 70th manager ejection of 2025. This is the 23rd coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 70 Managers, 23 Coaches, 38 Players.This is New York's 12th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 12; BOS 7; TOR 6; BAL 5; TB 4).This is St Louis' 5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL Central (CHC 6; PIT, STL 5; CIN 4; MIL 2).This is Tanner Swanson's first career MLB ejection.This is Oliver Marmol's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since July 13 (Brennan Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Vic Carapazza's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 1 (Bryce Harper; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Nic Lentz's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 1 (Taylor Walls; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs St Louis Cardinals, 8/17/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ejections for both sides on hot day in St Louis over balls & strikes to GrishamView the full article

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker (strike two call to Christian Walker; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Orioles-#Astros game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Walker took a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Brandon Young for a called second strike before striking out swinging three pitches later. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.59, pz 1.63 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 7-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 7-0. This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 4th ejection of 2025.Related Post: Lindsay's Call: The Blame Game (Umpire Scapegoating) (8/8/14).Related Post: Let's Talk - Mental Health in an Abusive Environment (10/10/17). This is the 128th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 22nd coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 22 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Houston's 3rd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 7; OAK 4; HOU, TEX 3; SEA 2).This is Troy Snitker's 1st ejection since May 12, 2023 (Mark Wegner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Chad Fairchild's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Anthony Volpe; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Box: Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros, 8/15/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Snitker's dugout ejection reminds me of projection & abusive conductView the full article

2B Umpire Tom Hanahan ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (obstruction no-call on Colson Montgomery; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Royals game. With none out and none on, during Mike Yastrzemski's at-bat, Royals baserunner R1 Kyle Isbel attempted to steal second base, thrown out by catcher Edgar Quero to shortstop Montgomery. Replays indicate that prior to receiving the throw, Montgomery obstructed baserunner Isbel, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-1. This is Tom Hanahan (69)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rules Definition: "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." This is the 127th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 68th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 21 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Kansas City's 3rd ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 6; CWS 4; KC 3; DET 2; CLE 0).This is Matt Quatraro's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 19 (Jordan Baker; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).This is Tom Hanahan's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 1 (Tyler Soderstrom; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Box: Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals, 8/15/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Matt Quatraro ejected arguing another obstruction no-call on base blocking playView the full article

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (foul tip/out catch call on Ryan Jeffers; QOCY) in the bottom of the 11th inning of the #Tigers-#Twins game. With none out and one on, Twins batter Jeffers swung at a 0-2 splitter from Tigers pitcher Rafael Montero, ruled a foul tip (caught) by HP Umpire Bacon. Replays indicate the pitch after contacting the batter's bat and traveling sharply toward Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler's mitt, the ball appeared to glance off the mitt's lip before ultimately being held by the catcher, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 4-3. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings. This is John Bacon (70)'s 5th ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rules Definition: "A FOUL TIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught, and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play." This is the 126th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 67th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 67 Managers, 21 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Minnesota's 6th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 6; CWS 4; DET, KC 2; CLE 0).This is Rocco Baldelli's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 31 (Austin Jones; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Bacon's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 2 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Box: Detroit Tigers vs Minnesota Twins, 8/14/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Did Ryan Jeffers' foul tip actually bounce off the dirt? Rocco ejected arguing the catchView the full article

HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (balk no-call on Hunter Brown; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #RedSox-#Astros game. With two out and one on, Red Sox batter Romy Gonzalez took two pitches from Astros pitcher Brown, ruled ball one and strike one. Boston contended that Brown balked because he failed to declare his switch from Windup Position during the first pitch of the at-bat to Set Position for the second pitch of the at-bat. By rule, a pitcher needn't declare use of Set Position with a runner on the base—it is not a balk—the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 2-1. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-1. This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a): "There are two legal pitching positions, the Windup Position and the Set Position, and either position may be used at any time."OBR 5.07(a)(2) Comment: "With a runner or runners on base, a pitcher will be presumed to be pitching from the Set Position if they stand with their pivot foot in contact with and parallel to the pitcher’s plate, and their other foot in front of the pitcher’s plate, unless they notify the umpire that they will be pitching from the Windup Position under such circumstances prior to the beginning of an at-bat." This is the 125th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 66th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 21 Coaches, 38 Players.This is Boston's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 11; BOS 7; TOR 6; BAL 5; TB 3).This is Alex Cora's 1st ejection since June 23, 2025 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Obstruction]).This is Ryan Blakney's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 21 (Lawrence Butler; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Box: Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros, 8/13/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cora ejected arguing uncalled balk due to misunderstanding of notification ruleView the full article