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HP Umpire Chad Whitson ejected Giants bench player/pitcher Justin Verlander (strike calls to Brett Wisely; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Giants-#BlueJays game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Wisely took a 2-0 fastball and 3-1 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Braydon Fisher, ruled strikes one and two. Replays indicate the 2-0 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -0.92, pz 3.23 [sz_top 3.38]) and the 3-1 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -0.97, pz 2.49), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 7-4. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-6. This is Chad Whitson (61)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*The 2-0 pitch was located 0.02 & the 3-1 was 0.67 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. This is the 102nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 32nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 55 Managers, 15 Coaches, 32 Players.This is San Francisco's 4th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL West (SD 6; ARI, SF 4; LAD 3; COL 1).This is Justin Verlander's 1st ejection since August 27, 2019 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Chad Whitson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 2 (Barry Enright; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Box: San Francisco Giants vs Toronto Blue Jays, 7/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Whitson runs Verlander from dugout after outside strike calls against SFView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Orioles RF Rámon Laureano and interim manager Tony Mansolino (check swing strike three call by 1B Umpire John Libka) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Orioles-#Rays game. With one out and one on, Orioles batter Laureano attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 cutter from Rays pitcher Ryan Pepiot, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Hoye and called a swinging third strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Libka. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-3. These are James Hoye (92)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 20255.*This pitch was located 1.02 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 100th and 101st ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 31st player ejection of 2025.This is the 55th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 55 Managers, 15 Coaches, 31 Players.This is Baltimore's 4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 8; BOS 6; BAL, TOR 4; TB 3).This is Rámon Laureano's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 14 (Jame Hoye; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Tony Mansolino's first career MLB ejection.This is James Hoye's 3/4th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 14 (Ramon Laureano; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]) Box: Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays, 7/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Hoye ejects Laureano for throwing equipment for the 2nd time this seasonView the full article

Consecutive plays confused Tigers manager AJ Hinch as Replay upheld a no catch/trap call on Rangers batter Kyle Higashioka's line drive to Riley Greene before 2B Umpire Alfonso Márquez ruled an out of the base path infraction did not occur when runner Higashioka avoided Detroit fielder Javier Báez's tag attemp on Jonah Heim's ground ball, resulting in an error. Let's review. We begin with one out and none on in the bottom of the 3rd inning with Higashioka's line drive to left fielder Greene, ruled no catch by 3B Umpire Carlos Torres and challenged by Detroit. Replay Review returned a "call stands" verdict, deeming that video evidence was not clear or convincing to suggest the call's quality of correctness. The TV broadcast pondered what would happen if half of the ball was cleanly caught by the glove while the other half bounced off the turf. The Official Baseball Rules' definition of catch states, "A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in their hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it; providing they do not use their cap, protector, pocket or any other part of their uniform in getting possession." Because "IN FLIGHT describes a batted, thrown, or pitched ball which has not yet touched the ground or some object other than a fielder," a half-glove, half-ground situation would not qualify as a catch. On the very next play, Rangers batter Heim hit a ground ball to Báez, who attempted to tag baserunner R1 Higashioka before ultimately throwing to first base (an overthrow for an error). 2B Umpire Márquez ruled R1 Higashioka did not run out of his base path, explaining to a befuddled manager Hinch there was no tag attempt. Although replays indicate there actually was a tag attempt later in the sequence, OBR 5.09(b)(1) states, "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely." Because the runner already ran to the right field side of the baseline between first and second base prior to the fielder's tag attempt, R1's base path was established from this point and, therefore, he did not run more than three feet away from his base path to avoid the tag (even if he ran more than three feet away from the baseline...just not his personal base path). Video as follows: Alternate Link: Catch vs trap replay & out of base path no-call baffle Hinch in Tigers-Rangers gameView the full article

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (ball three call to Jurickson Profar; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Braves-#Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Braves batter Profar took a 2-2 slider from Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.41, pz 3.47 [sz_top 3.34 / RAD 3.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 5-4. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-4. This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.02 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 99th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 54th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.This is St Louis' 4th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 6; PIT, STL 4; CIN 3; MIL 2).This is Oliver Marmol's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 23 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Brennan Miller's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since March 31 (Rickie Weeks; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Box: Atlanta Braves vs St Louis Cardinals, 7/13/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Marmol argues ball three to Profar and gets ejected by MillerView the full article

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Brian Walsh's foul ball [no home run] call) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Athletics game. With two outs and none on, Blue Jays batter Davis Schneider hit a 0-0 cutter from A's pitcher Jeffrey Springs for a fly ball beyond the left field corner, out of the playing field in air, originally ruled a foul ball by 3B Umpire Walsh and upheld as foul/no HR ("call stands") as a result of a challenge by Blue Jays manager Schneider. Replays do not conclusively present clear and convincing evidence to suggest whether this ball was foul or fair, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 4-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*The Replay Official's decision of call stands was correct. This is the 98th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 53rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 53 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.This is Toronto's 4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 8; BOS 6; TOR 4; BAL, TB 3).This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 27 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Tripp Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 17 (Dave Roberts; QOC = U [Warnings]). Box: Toronto Blue Jays vs Sacramento Athletics, 7/13/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Schneider ejected after call stands because A's park's foul poles are too shortView the full article

3B Umpire Scott Barry's obstruction call on Rays third baseman Junior Caminero for base blocking broke a 0-0 tie, giving Boston a lead when Red Sox runner Marcelo Mayer found himself seemingly picked off by Tampa Bay catcher Matt Thaiss, only for umpire Barry to quickly reverse course and rule that Caminero impeded baserunner Mayer's return to third base due to improper footing. The Official Baseball Rules define obstruction as "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." Although Rays fielder Caminero was indeed in the act of fielding at the time of obstruction (by virtue of preparing to receive the throw), umpires ruled that he did not need to block the base in order to do so. Because Caminero blocked the base voluntarily and outside the scope of simply fielding the ball/throw, obstruction was the proper call. Official Baseball Rule 6.01(h)(1) prescribes the penalty for Type 1 (Type B) obstruction: "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before they touch first base...the obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base they had last legally touched before the obstruction." This is why baserunner R3 Mayer scored, rather than remained at third base. Umpire Barry initially stated "stay here" in regard to Mayer's slide back into third base, as HP Umpire Adam Beck walked up the line, the umpires ultimately applying the proper ruling in OBR 6.01(h)(1) to award the runner his next base. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Red Sox take early lead thanks to Tampa Bay's obstruction at Fenway ParkView the full article

A surprise lightning strike during Norfolk Tides pitcher Roansy Contreras' delivery resulted in a thunder-scoring balk for Jacksonville as HP Umpire Derek Thomas called Contreras for illegally stopping his pitching motion. Was this the correct call or did Tides manager Tim Federowicz have an argument due to the extreme nature of the inclement weather. With none out and a runner on third in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Tides vs Jumbo Shrimp game in Triple-A, lightning struck somewhere near Jacksonville's stadium, and the thunder just happened to clap as Contreras was beginning his delivery. Replays indicate that in the wake of the thunder, both the pitcher and batter left their respective positions (pitcher stepping off the rubber and batter exiting the box). HP Umpire Thomas ruled that Contreras balked first and waved home Jacksonville baserunner R3 Jakob Marsee to put Jacksonville on the board. Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(1) governs the start-stop balk and states, "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, makes any motion naturally associated with their pitch and fails to make such delivery." To that end, the balk call was technically correct. However, OBR 5.12(b)(1) addresses the case of calling "Time" during inclement weather: "The umpire in chief shall call 'Time' when in their judgment weather, darkness, or similar conditions make immediate further play impossible." This rule would have empowered the umpire to call "Time" during play itself, if the loud thunder clap were to have been deemed a condition making immediate further play impossible. Finally, OBR 5.04(b)(2) discusses what happens when both a pitcher and batter violate a rule, such as both leaving positions during delivery: "Both the pitcher and batter have violated a rule and the umpire shall call time and both the batter and pitcher start over from 'scratch.'" Under this rule, the play could have been nullified and ruled no-pitch, effectively baseball's version of a do-over. It should also be noted that in college, NCAA Rule 4-2-b, the lightning rule, addresses what to do in a lightning situation: "In the case of lightning, the game administrator and umpire-in-chief shall follow lightning guidelines..." Under these guidelines, games must come to an immediate halt upon lightning striking within a certain distance of the stadium and the suspended games may not be resumed until at least 30 minutes have elapsed since the last lightning strike within the prescribed radius. High school is similar. But professional baseball has no such rule, meaning that the entirety of lightning or thunder-related pauses falls into the umpire's hands of judgment. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Thunder crash disrupts pitcher's delivery in MiLB, ruled a balk View the full article

HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Padres manager Mike Shildt (ball three call to Ketel Marte; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Padres game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Marte took a 2-2 sweeper from Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -0.83, pz 2.67), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 1-0. This is Brian Walsh (60)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 97th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 52nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 52 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.This is San Diego's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 6; ARI 4; LAD, SF 3; COL 1).This is Mike Shildt's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 19 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = U [Fighting]).This is Brian Walsh's 1st ejection since August 30, 2024 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Box: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres, 7/8/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Shildt ejected after Pivetta's strike in the zone by 0.026 inches is balledView the full article

HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery (strike three call to Mike Trout; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#Angels game. With two out and none on, Angels batter Trout took a 3-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Jacob Webb for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.25, pz 1.63 [sz_bot 1.81 / RAD 1.69 / MOE 1.61]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 5-4. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 6-5. This is Brock Ballou (41)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 96th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 51st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 51 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.This is LA's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (LAA, OAK, TEX 3; SEA, 2; HOU 1).This is Ray Montgomery's first career MLB ejection.This is Brock Ballou's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Kevin Cash; QOC = Y [HBP/Ball]). Box: Texas Rangers vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 7/7/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ray Montgomery is 1st Angels manager ejected in years, after Trout KView the full article

1B Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee (out of the base path call on Ian Happ; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Cardinals-#Cubs game. With none out and the bases loaded, Cubs batter Happ hit a 0-1 sweeper from Cardinals pitcher Matt Svanson on the ground to first baseman Willson Contreras, who attempted to tag batter-runner Happ in front of first base, ruled out of the base path by 1B Umpire Hamari. Replays indicate that Happ did not run more than three feet away from his base path in order to avoid Contreras' tag, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 6-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 11-0. This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(1): "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely." This is the 95th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 15th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 50 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.This is Chicago's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 6; PIT 4; CIN, STL 3; MIL 2).This is John Mallee's first career MLB ejection.This is Adam Hamari's 1st ejection since June 25, 2024 (Mike Shildt; QOC = U [USC-NEC]). Box: St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs, 7/6/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ian Happ ruled out of the base path during Cubs blowout against CardsView the full article

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike three call to Luis Torrens; QOCN) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#Mets game. With none out and none on, Mets batter Torrens took a 0-2 changeup from Yankees pitcher Devin Williams for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.61, pz 1.34 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45 / MOE 1.38]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-4. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4. This is John Bacon (70)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 94th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 50th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 50 Managers, 14 Coaches, 30 Players.This is New York's 2nd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL East (MIA, WAS 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI 1).This is Carlos Mendoza's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 28 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Bacon's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 17 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Box: New York Yankees vs New York Mets, 7/6/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Mendoza sprints out of dugout and kicks dirt on home plate in strikeout ejectionView the full article

Have you ever seen a baserunner field a ground ball? During July 1's La Crosse Loggers vs Duluth Huskies game in the Northwoods League, runner R2 Ethan Surowiec sought to prevent a double play on a bases loaded ground ball, opting to field the batted ball in front of La Crosse's waiting shortstop, resulting in a dead ball, with umpires ruling R2 Surowiec out and awarding batter-runner Reagan Reeder first base (the official scoring put this as a fielder's choice, but by rule this application would be credited as a single for the batter). But was this the correct call? This precise scenario is covered by Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(6): "If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play, the ball is dead. The umpire shall call the runner out for interference and also call out the batter-runner because of the action of their teammate. In no event may bases be run or runs scored because of such action by a runner." College's rule is even stricter, not requiring "obvious intent" but simply intentional interference: "If a double play is likely, and the runner intentionally interferes with the fielder who is attempting to field or throw the ball, both the runner and batter-runner shall be declared out" (NCAA 8-5-d). High school returns to OBR's "obvious" standard: "The batter-runner is out when any runner or retired runner interferes (2-21-1, 2-30-3) in a way which obviously hinders an obvious double play" (NFHS 8-4-1h). In sum, this very likely should have been ruled a double play. | Video as follows: Alternate Link: A runner fielded a live ball to break up a double play: is that legal?View the full article

Miami lost its tying run, then the game, vs Minnesota when Kyle Stowers' single hit 2B Umpire Emil Jimenez, positioned inside with Marlins baserunner R2 Jesús Sánchez at second. Although appearing to score on the outfield base hit, an umpire interference call returned runner Sánchez to second base, prompting a brief discussion between Marlins manager Clayton McCullough and Crew Chief James Hoye at home plate. Official Baseball Rule 6.01(f) defines umpire interference: "Umpire’s interference occurs (1) when a plate umpire hinders, impedes or prevents a catcher’s throw attempting to prevent a stolen base or retire a runner on a pick-off play; or (2) when a fair ball touches an umpire on fair territory before passing a fielder." It's important to note that the final word of this citation—"fielder"—does not include the pitcher for the purposes of this provision. However, if the pitcher (or any fielder) first touches the fair ball, then it is not umpire's interference even if the ball subsequently strikes an umpire working inside, as U2 Jimenez did here. OBR 5.06(c)(6) proscribes the penalty for umpire interference: "The ball becomes dead and runners advance one base, or return to their bases, without liability to be put out when a fair ball touches a runner or an umpire on fair territory before it touches an infielder including the pitcher, or touches an umpire before it has passed an infielder other than the pitcher; runners advance, if forced." This means that all returns return to their base as a result of umpire interference, unless forced to advance by virtue of the batter becoming a runner and assuming occupation of first base (e.g., if there's only a runner on second, that runner returns, but if there were runners at first and second at the start of the play, both runners would advance to accommodate the batter-runner's placement at first base). Video as follows: Alternate Link: Marlins lose game-tying run vs Twins on umpire interference as U2 Jimenez grazedView the full article

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin (strike three call to Heliot Ramos; QOCN, following a Replay Review decision that overturned 2B Umpire Paul Clemons' fan interference/out call to fan int/double) in the 8th inning of the #Giants-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Giants batter Christian Koss hit a 2-0 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher John Curtiss on a fly ball to deep left field whereupon left fielder Tim Tawa leapt in an attempt to catch the batted ball, ruled fan interference and an out by 2B Umpire Clemons and overturned to a fan interference two-base award (double) upon Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief Review by 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson. Later, with two out and one on, Giants batter Ramos took a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Shelby Miller for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 0.94, pz 2.62), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 4-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-2. This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s 1st ejection of 2025. This is the 93rd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 49th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 49 Managers, 14 Coaches, 30 Players.This is San Francisco's 3rd ejection of 2025, 2nd in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD, SF 3; COL 1).This is Bob Melvin's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 27 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). This is Quinn Wolcott's 1st ejection since April 24, 2023 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y-c [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/30/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Giants strand tying run on strikeout after HR replay; Melvin ejectedView the full article

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Nationals manager Dave Martinez (Replay Review decision that upheld out call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Nationals-#Angels game. With one out and the bases loaded, Nationals batter Luis García hit a 3-2 slider from Angels pitcher José Fermin on the ground to first baseman Nolan Schanuel, who stepped on first base to retire batter-runner García before throwing to catcher Logan O'Hoppe, who tagged Nationals baserunner R2 Jacob Young, ruled out by HP Umpire Ripperger and affirmed by Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals manager Martinez. Replays do not clearly and convincingly suggest the whether the catcher tagged the runner while off base, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 2-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 7-4, in 11 innings. This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 2nd ejection of 2025. This is the 92nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 48th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 14 Coaches, 30 Players.This is Washington's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (MIA, WAS 3; ATL, NYM PHI 1).This is Dave Martinez's 1st ejection since June 1, 2024 (Malachi Moore; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Mark Ripperger's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 14 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Obstruction]). Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/29/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Martinez ejected after Ripperger's out call at home stands after reviewView the full article

1B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Yankees SS Anthony Volpe (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Athletics-#Yankees game. With two out and none on, Yankees batter Volpe attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 fastball from A's pitcher Michael Kelly, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Jonathan Parra and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Fairchild. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 12-5. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 12-5. This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s third ejection of 2025. This is the 91st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 30th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 30 Players.This is New York's 8th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 8; BOS 6; BAL, TB, TOR 3).This is Anthony Volpe's first career MLB ejection.This is Chad Fairchild's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 6 (Clayton McCullough; QOC = N [RLI]). Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs New York Yankees, 6/29/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Fairchild ejects Volpe long distance after inning-ending check swing strike threeView the full article

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Rockies RF Tyler Freeman and interim manager Warren Schaeffer (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Rockies-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Rockies batter Freeman took a 0-2 sinker from Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.52, pz 1.55 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings. This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 2.16 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 89th and 90th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 29th player ejection of 2025.This is the 47th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 29 Players.This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 1).This is Tyler Freeman's first career MLB ejection.This is Warren Schaeffer's first career MLB ejection.This is Ramon De Jesus' 2/3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 11 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers, 6/29/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: De Jesus runs Freeman during uncaught third strike, Schaeffer tooView the full article

HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (ball one call to Adam Frazier; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Mets-#Pirates game. With one out and none on, Pirates batter Frazier took a 0-0 sinker from Mets pitcher Brandon Waddell for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.03, pz 1.55 [sz_bot 1.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 9-2. This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 7.85 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 88th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 46th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 14 Coaches, 28 Players.This is New York's 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL East (MIA 3; WAS 2; ATL, NYM PHI 1).This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2024 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Roberto Ortiz's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 25 (Miguel Andujar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/28/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Did Carlos Mendoza's ejection fire up NYM to win after going 3-11?View the full article

HP Umpire Alfonso Márquez ejected Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (warnings) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Marlins-#Giants game. With two out and none on, Marlins batter Otto Lopez took a 0-0 fastball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in the issuance of warnings to both teams.* Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Lopez on the thigh, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 12-5. This is Alfonso Márquez (72)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*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...or(B) 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 87th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 45th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 45 Managers, 14 Coaches, 28 Players.This is Miami's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL East (MIA 3; WAS 2; ATL, PHI 1; NYM 0).This is Clayton McCullough's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 6 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = N [RLI]).This is Alfonso Márquez's 1st ejection since Sept 12, 2024 (Bud Black; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs San Francisco Giants, 6/26/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Márquez ejected McCullough for arguing warnings after 1st inning HBPView the full article

Sunday's College World Series championship finale featured two ejections: Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall and 1B coach Matt Schilling by HP Umpire Angel Campos (formerly MLB, now NCAA Division 1). Were the ejections justified or overly aggressive, as the broadcast (and Schnall in a post-game press conference) suggested? Let's break it down. In the first inning, 1B coach Schilling left the first base coach's box and walked toward home plate to argue balls and strikes after HP Umpire Campos called a strike during a stolen base attempt. Campos then issued a balls/strikes warning to Coastal Carolina (which is how it's done in NCAA baseball). Chanticleer head coach Schnall (yes, that's their school mascot) then exited the dugout, in his words, to seek clarification on the warning. But when Campos responded it was a balls/strikes warning, Schnall responded by gesturing a number three with his hand while exclaiming, "you missed three pitches." Because Schnall left his position (leaving the dugout) to argue balls and strikes after directly being warned not to continue arguing balls and strikes, he was ejected from the game. Interesting note: NCAA Rule 3-6-f states, "If a coach leaves the dugout or their position to argue a ball or strike call (including a half swing or hit-by-pitch), the coach may be ejected without warning." Schnall then continued arguing while walking toward home plate, eventually engaging with other umpires who had arrived to assist. One umpire fell and upon standing issued Schnall a two-game suspension (which, again, is a college-specific procedure) pursuant to NCAA Rule 2-26 regarding excessive arguing after being ejected: "No team personnel may continue to argue or to continue to excessively express themselves with prolonged actions or offensive language after an ejection. Penalty: An additional two-game suspension." To conclude, the ejection followed a warning pursuant to the book—my only gripe is Campos' "shoo fly" gesture, which the head coach took offence to (as did I). The shooing gesture is not just an unapproved mechanic, it rarely if ever actually works to diffuse a situation. Instead, a firm stop sign might have done the trick, but considering this coach's aggressive posture regarding "you missed three pitches," I would surmise the ejection would likely have occurred either way. Alternate Link: Analysis of Coastal Carolina coach ejections in NCAA's College World SeriesView the full article

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm (strike two call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#Reds game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Chisholm Jr. took a 2-0 changeup from Reds pitcher Lyon Richardson for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.09, pz 1.45 [sz_bot 1.81 / RAD 1.69 / MOE 1.61]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings. This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 86th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 28th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 14 Coaches, 28 Players.This is New York's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 7; BOS 6; BAL, TB, TOR 3).This is Jazz Chisholm's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 17 (John Bacon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Mark Wegner's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 13 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/24/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Chisholm ejected during inning break after taking offense to being looked atView the full article

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected White Sox DH Edgar Quero (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#WhiteSox game. With one out and one on, White Sox batter Quero took a 3-2 changeup from Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.56, pz 3.34 [sz_top 3.15 / RAD 3.27 / MOE 3.35]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 8-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 10-0. This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 85th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 27th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 14 Coaches, 27 Players.This is Chicago's 3rd ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 5; CWS 3; DET, KC 2; CLE 0).This is Edgar Cuero's first career MLB ejection.This is Ron Kulpa's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 23 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chiago White Sox, 6/23/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Quero ejected for first time after post-strikeout argument with KulpaView the full article

2B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (obstruction no-call; QOCN) in the top of the 5th inning of the #RedSox-#Angels game. With none out and one on, Red Sox batter Abraham Toro hit a 2-2 fastball from Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz on the ground to shortstop Zach Neto, who threw to third baseman Luis Rengifo as a rundown transpired during which second baseman Christian Moore tagged out Red Sox baserunner R2 Jarren Duran before throwing to third baseman Rengifo, covering second base, who tagged out Red Sox batter-runner Toro. Replays indicate that prior to receiving the throw, fielder Rengifo blocked Toro's path to second base and in doing so impeded his progress as Toro began his slide into the base, and that the throw did not take Rengifo into the runner's path so the act-of-fielding exception does not apply, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 5-4. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 9-5. This is Alan Porter (64)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rule Definitions: "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 84th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 44th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 14 Coaches, 26 Players.This is Boston's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (BOS, NYY 6; BAL, TB, TOR 3).This is Alex Cora's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 22 (Doug Eddings; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Alan Porter's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 21 (Kevin Cash; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels, 6/23/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Cora ejected for 2nd day in a row arguing for base blocking obstruction on double playView the full article

2B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Red Sox LF Jarren Duran and manager Alex Cora (Replay Review decision that upheld Eddings' out call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #RedSox-#Giants game. With none out and none on, Red Sox batter Duran hit a 0-0 slider from Giants pitcher Tyler Rogers for a line drive to right fielder Mike Yastrzemski, who threw to shortstop Willy Adames as Duran arrived at second base, ruled out by 2B Umpire Eddings and affirmed via Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox manager Cora. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether Adames tagged Duran while Duran was not in contact with the base, having overslid, during his attempted return, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 8-5. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 9-5. These are Doug Eddings (88)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.*The Replay Official's decision of "call stands" was correct due to lack of clear and convincing evidence. These are the 82nd and 83rd ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 26th player ejection of 2025.This is the 43rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 43 Managers, 14 Coaches, 26 Players.This is Boston's 4/5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 6; BOS 5; BAL, TB, TOR 3).This is Jarren Duran's first career MLB ejection.This is Alex Cora's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Junior Valentine; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Doug Eddings' 1st ejection since August 2, 2024 (Kyle Snyder; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]). Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs San Francisco Giants, 6/22/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Duran & Cora ejected arguing replay call on Eddings' overslide out call @ 2BView the full article

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Cubs catcher Reese McGuire (ball four call to Miles Mastrobuoni; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mariners-#Cubs game. With none out and none on, Mariners batter Mastrobuoni took a 3-1 slider from Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.87, pz 2.82), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 14-6. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 14-6. This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.56 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 81st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 25th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 14 Coaches, 25 Players.This is Chicago's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 5; PIT 4; CIN, STL 3; MIL 2).This is Reese McGuire's 1st ejection since April 11, 2024 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Edwin Moscoso's 1st ejection since Sept 25, 2024 (Barry Enright; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Chicago Cubs, 6/22/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: McGuire's frustration boils over with late-game outburst during Cubs' blowout lossView the full article