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HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Tigers CF Javier Báez (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Giants-#Tigers game. With none out and none on, Tigers batter Báez took a 3-2 curveball from Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.63, pz 1.30 [sz_bot 1.50 / RAD 1.38 / MOE 1.30]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 1-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 3-1. This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.01 inches from being deemed correct. This is the 47th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 12th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 10 Coaches, 12 Players.This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL Central (CWS, KC, MIN 2; DET 1; CLE 0).This is Javier Báez's 1st ejection since May 9, 2022 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Phil Cuzzi's 1st ejection since August 11, 2024 (William Contreras; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Detroit Tigers, 5/26/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Baez brandishes a helmet after striking out on low curve after chasingView the full article

HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and 3B Miguel Andujar (strike one and two calls; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Phillies-#Athletics game. With two out and two on, A's batter Adujar took two consecutive sweepers from Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo for called first and second strikes, before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike one was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.03, pz 2.15), and the pitch ruled strike two was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.95, pz 3.31 [sz_top 3.53]), the calls were incorrect.* At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 3-3. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 5-4. These are Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.*Strike 1 was located 1.44 & strike 2 was 0.48 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. These are the 45th and 46th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 25th manager & 11th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 10 Coaches, 11 Players.This is Oakland's 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA, OAK, SEA, TEX 1).This is Mark Kotsay's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).This is Miguel Andujar's first career MLB ejection.This is Roberto Ortiz's 1st ejection since August 7, 2023 (Skip Schumaker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Okla-Sacramento Athletics, 5/25/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Kotsay very upset, tells Ortiz not to finger him...Andujar tossed tooView the full article

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Mariners manager Dan Wilson (strike three call to Randy Arozarena; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Astros-#Mariners game. With two out and one on, Mariners batter Arozarena took a 1-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Bryan King for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.39, pz 2.03 [sz_bot 1.55]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-3. This is Laz Diaz (63)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 6.25 horizontal & 4.56 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 44th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 24th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 24 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.This is Seattle's 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA, SEA, TEX 1; OAK 0).This is Dan Wilson's first career MLB ejection.This is Laz Diaz's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 8 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = U [Check Swing]). Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros, 5/25/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Dan Wilson's first-ever MLB ejection is arguing an obviously correct strike callView the full article

Arizona added insult to injury for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado on Ketel Marte's fly ball toward the fence down the left field line, as Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo successfully challenged that fielder Arenado fell and carried the ball out of play after his catch, resulting in a base award for all runners. With one out and two on in the top of the 9th inning, Diamondbacks batter Marte hit a fly ball toward the left field stands in foul territory, whereupon Cardinals third baseman Arenado ran to catch the foul pop-fly before crashing into the protective netting in front of the spectator area, injuring his back while also attempting to throw the ball back toward the infield. Upon Replay Review as a result of a challenge by Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, Replay HQ overturned 3B Umpire Cory Blaser's initial ruling that fielder Arenado (and the ball itself) stayed in play the entire sequence. Instead, the Replay Official determined Arenado caught the ball on the playing field, but then fell into the stands and out of play, pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(3), which states, "Each runner, other than the batter, may without liability to be put out, advance one base when—A fielder, after catching a fly ball, steps or falls into any out-of-play area" while 5.06(b)(3)(C) Comment states, "If a fielder, after having made a legal catch, should step or fall into any out-of-play area, the ball is dead and each runner shall advance one base, without liability to be put out, from their last legally touched base at the time the fielder entered such out-of-play area." Accordingly, the two Arizona baserunners were awarded one base for the catch-and-carry sequence: Alek Thomas to 3rd and Geraldo Perdomo to 2nd (but then Lourdes Gurriel Jr struck out swinging on the next pitch to end the game, so it didn't matter). Video as follows: Alternate Link: Arenado catches foul fly, falls into stands for catch and carry base awardView the full article

Dodgers 3B Max Muncy's visual obstruction and Shohei Ohtani/Michael Conforto's timely tag-up in New York and Pirates runner Alexander Canario's out of the base path calls feature in this rules analysis trio. How did the umpires do? Muncy's Obstruction: With one out and a runner on third, Mets batter Pete Alonso hit a fly ball to Dodgers right fielder Toescar Hernández, who threw home in time to retire baserunner R3 Starling Marte, with HP Umpire Ryan Blakney signaling the runner out on the tag. 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson, however, called "Time" and ruled obstruction on Dodgers 3B Muncy, awarding Marte home for a Mets run. According to the MLB Umpire Manual pertaining to official rule interpretations, Muncy committed obstruction by intentionally positioning himself to block R3 Marte's view of the fielder catching the sacrifice fly: "This is obstruction under Official Baseball Rule 6.01(h)(2). The umpire should call the infraction when it occurs and award bases, if any, in the appropriate manner." Ohtani & Conforto's Timely Tag-Ups: Also in this game, New York unsuccessfully challenged 2B Umpire Marvin Hudson's call that Dodgers baserunners R1 Ohtani and R2 Conforto did not leave early (fail to retouch) second base on an outfield fly ball that was caught. Mets outfielders Juan Soto and Tyron Taylor briefly juggled the fly ball before Taylor ultimately caught it. Replays indicate R2 Conforto left second base after Soto's first touch of the fly ball, but before Taylor's eventual catch. According to the Official Baseball Rule's definition of a catch, "Runners may leave their bases the instant the first fielder touches the ball." This means Conforto timely retouched by leaving second base after fielder Soto's touch, even if he left before the bobbled ball was eventually caught. Canario's Out of the Base Path Overslide: In Pittsburgh, HP Umpire Mark Wegner called Pirates baserunner Alexander Canario out at home for running more than three feet away to avoid a tag on a play at the plate. Runner Canario overslid home plate and, in doing so, Wegner ruled that Canario ran out of his base path, since the base path from the start of the tag attempt ends at the base to which the runner is trying. 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." Video as follows: Alternate Link: Obstruction and unusual check swing appeal confuse Baltimore & TorontoView the full article

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (strike three call to Iván Herrera; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Herrera took a 3-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.64, pz 1.35 [sz_bot 1.63 / RAD 1.51 / MOE 1.43]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.96 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 43rd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 23rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.This is St Louis' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (PIT, STL 3; CIN, MIL 2; CHC 1).This is Oliver Marmol's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 30 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Ron Kulpa's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 16 (Jorge López; QOC = U [Throwing At]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs St Louis Cardinals, 5/23/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ron yells at Oli "Get out of here" during strike zone dispute at The LouView the full article

Despite umpires calling base coach assist interference, MiLB's Reno Aces walked off the Albuquerque Isotopes when CF Sam Hilliard threw a live ball over the outfield fence, allowing the winning run to score in one of the weirdest come-from-behind wins you'll ever see. With one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th inning, visiting and defensive team Albuquerque held a 4-3 lead over offensive team Reno. Reno batter Connor Kaiser hit a 3-2 fastball on a sharp line drive to Albuquerque center fielder Hilliard as Reno baserunner R3 Aramis Garcia scored from third base. However, as runner R2 Cristian Pache rounded third, he collided with a teammate who had come off the bench to celebrate, and who tried getting Pache reoriented to score after the collision. HP Umpire Steven Hodgins called assist interference on the bench, declaring Cristian Pache out, but because Hodgins used the base coach interference rule (as opposed to actual hinder-or-impede interference for runners and retired/scored teammates), the ball remained live. Mistakenly thinking the game was already over (perhaps unaware of Pache being ruled out), CF Hilliard then threw the live ball over the fence and out of play, resulting in a dead ball and two base award for trailing runner R1 Andy Weber, who had attained second base (if not third base) by the time of the throw. This meant Weber was awarded home, scoring Reno's 5th run to preserve the wacky walk-off win. Hodgins ruled Pache out under base coach assist Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(8), which states it is interference when "(8) In the judgment of the umpire, the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists them in returning to or leaving third base or first base." This brand of interference is treated differently than the usual runners or retired runners' interference rules, which result in an immediate dead ball. According to Wendelstedt Manual, the ball remains live on base coach assist interference, and the ball remaining live allowed the rest of the play to occur: "Following a coach’s interference, the assisted runner is out, but the ball remains alive. Other runners may make bases or outs" (Wendelstedt p. 159). The two-base award in OBR 5.06(b)(4)(G): "Each runner including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out, advance two bases when, with no spectators on the playing field, a thrown ball goes into the stands," is taken at time-of-throw (as opposed to time-of-pitch), so R1's position at the time of the throw (either 2nd or 3rd base) meant that R1 scored as a result of his two-base award. Video as follows: Alternate Link: Reno wins despite coach assist interference when defense throws ball out of playView the full article

3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash (HBP Replay Review affirmed Astros batter Yainer Diaz was hit by a pitch while swinging; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Rays game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Yainer Diaz attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta, ruled a hit-by-pitch (dead ball) by HP Umpire Jim Wolf, ruled a swing by 1B Umpire Brian Walsh on appeal, and affirmed via Replay Review as a HBP dead ball strike as the result of a challenge by Astros manager Joe Espada. Replays indicate the pitch hit batter Diaz as he swung at it for an inning-ending strikeout, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 5-4. The Rays ultimatley won the contest, 8-4. This is Alan Porter (46)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*Official Baseball Rules Definition of Terms: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which touches the batter as they strike at it."Replay Review Regulations: Hit-by-pitch (ball hits batter) is reviewable. Foul ball (ball hits bat) isn't. This is the 42nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 22nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.This is Tampa Bay's 2nd ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL East (BAL, NYY, TOR 3; BOS, TB 2).This is Kevin Cash's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Brock Ballou; QOC = Y [HBP Review]).This is Alan Porter's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 8 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Replay Review]). Wrap: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays, 5/21/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Espada files challenge he can't win, and Cash argues call favouring his own teamView the full article

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (ball call to Aaron Judge; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rangers-#Yankees game. With none out and one on, Yankees batter Judge took a 0-1 changeup from Rangers pitcher Jacob Webb for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.76, pz 1.80 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.66]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 5-2. This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 41st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 21st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA, TEX 1; OAK, SEA 0).This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since August 13, 2024 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 25, 2023 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees, 5/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Buehler ejected after Mike was blocked out as situation handling went out the windowView the full article

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora (ball two call to Juan Soto; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Mets-#RedSox game. With one out and one on, Mets batter Soto took a 1-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Buehler for a called second ball as Mets baserunner R1 Francisco Lindor stole second base. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.50, pz 1.89 [sz_bot 1.84 / RAD 1.72 / MOE 1.80]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-0. These are Mike Estabrook (83)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed correct. These are the 39th and 40th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 10th player & 20th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 20 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.This is Boston's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY, TOR 3; BAL 3; BOS 2; TB 1).This is Walker Buehler's 1st ejection since August 20, 2021 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).This is Alex Cora's 1st ejection since September 22, 2024 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y-c [Obstruction]).This is Mike Estabrook's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Tim Laker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox, 5/20/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Buehler ejected after Mike was blocked out as situation handling went out the windowView the full article

2B Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (out/non-obstruction call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Royals-#Giants game. With one out and one on and Michael Massey at bat, Giants pitcher Robbie Ray threw to first baseman Casey Schmitt, who threw to shortstop Willy Adames to pick off Royals baserunner R1 Dairon Blanco, attempting to steal second base. Replays indicate Adames tagged Blanco prior to the runner's arrival at second base and without illegally blocking the runner's access to the base (act of fielding exception), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-1. This is Jordan Baker (71)'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."Related Ejection: E77 - Paul Clemons (2; Matt Quatraro; QOC = Y [Obstruction No-Call]) (6/13/24). This is the 38th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 19th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 19 Managers, 10 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Kansas City's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC, MIN 2; CLE, DET 0).This is Matt Quatraro's 1st ejection since June 27, 2024 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Base Path]).This is Jordan Baker's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 17 (Jeff Banister; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]). Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs San Francisco Giants, 5/19/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Quatraro ejected arguing act-of-fielding obstruction no-call for 2nd year in a rowView the full article

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (strike one call to Isaac Paredes; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Astros-#Rangers game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Paredes took a 1-0 curveball from Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.52, pz 1.19 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45 / MOE 1.37]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 2.16 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 37th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 18th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 18 Managers, 10 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA 1; OAK, SEA, TEX 0).This is Joe Espada's 1st ejection since Sept 17, 2024 (Chris Conroy; QOC = N-c [Fair/Foul]).This is Nick Mahrley's 1st ejection since July 11, 2024 (Kevin Pillar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers, 5/18/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Espada ejected early over low strike call in one of the earliest games you'll seeView the full article

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister (pitch timer: disengagement count; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Rockies batter Ezequiel Tovar singled off Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson, who promptly attempted a pickoff throw during ensuing Rockies batter Hunter Goodman's at-bat for Thompson's first disengagement. After receiving the ball from D-Backs first baseman Pavin Smith, Thompson faked a pickoff throw, resulting in a second disengagement pursuant to baseball's pitch timer/clock rules pertaining to disengagement limits. Banister was ejected for continuing to argue after Goodman's fly out and warning to stop, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 13-11. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 14-12. This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 1st ejection of 2025. This is the 36th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 10th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 17 Managers, 10 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Arizona's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 4; SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since June 23, 2024 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock Violation]).This is Jordan Baker's 1st ejection since July 22, 2024 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Warnings]). Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/17/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Banister ejected because he wanted an excuse to leave after blowing a 5-run leadView the full article

3B Umpire John Libka ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (check swing ball four call to Bryce Harper; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Pirates-#Phillies game. With one out and two on, Phillies batter Harper attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 slider from Pirates pitcher Ryan Borucki, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Sean Barber and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 3B Umpire Libka. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 8-4. This is John Libka (84)'s 1st ejection of 2025. This is the 35th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 17th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 17 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 3; CIN, MIL, STL 2; CHC 1).This is Don Kelly's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 10 (Clint Vondrak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is John Libka's 1st ejection since April 13, 2024 (Joey Gallo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies, 5/16/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Kelly ejected for 2nd time as Pirates manager, a job he's had for a weekView the full article

1B Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (obstruction call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Heliot Ramos hit a 1-1 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson on the ground to third baseman Eugenio Suárez, who threw to first baseman Pavin Smith as Ramos arrived at first base, ruled safe by 1B Umpire Ripperger. Smith then threw to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who tagged Giants baserunner R1 Christian Koss off the base, ruled out by 2B Umpire Edwin Jimenez. After crew consultation, umpires called obstruction on Diamondbacks second baseman Jordan Lawlar and ruled Koss safe, awarding him second base pursuant to Type 2 obstruction (no play being made on the runner at the time of OBS). Replays indicate Koss, after rounding second base, collided with Lawlar, who was not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding it, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 8-6. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 8-7. This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 1st 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."OBR 6.01(h)(2): "If no play is being made on the obstructed runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. The umpire shall then call “Time” and impose such penalties, if any, as in their judgment will nullify the act of obstruction." OBR 8.02(c): "...No player, manager or coach shall be permitted to argue the exercise of the umpires’ discretion in resolving the play and any person so arguing shall be subject to ejection." This is the 34th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 16th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 16 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 3; SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 8 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Check Swing]).This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since July 3, 2024 (Willy Adames; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 5/14/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Lovullo ejected arguing OBVIOUS obstruction call, a textbook example reallyView the full article

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Orioles LF Ramón Laureano (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Twins-#Orioles game. With two out and one on, Orioles batter Laureano took a 3-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Brock Stewart for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.78, pz 2.17), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 4-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-3. This is James Hoye (92)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 1.60 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 33rd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 9th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 15 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.This is Baltimore's 2nd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY, TOR 3; BAL 3; TB 1; BOS 0).This is Ramon Laureano's 1st ejection since June 17, 2023 (Brennan Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Hoye's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 9 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y [Obstruction]). Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles (Game 1), 5/14/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Laureano ejected after throwing bat, slamming helmet, and yelling at Ump HoyeView the full article

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (strike three call to Jasson Domínguez; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#Mariners game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Domínguez took a 1-2 fastball from Mariners pitcher Andréz Muñoz for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.13, pz 1.43 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53 / MOE 1.45]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 11 innings. This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed correct. This is the 32nd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 15th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 15 Managers, 9 Coaches, 8 Players.This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 3; BAL, TB 1; BOS 0).This is Aaron Boone's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 20 (Adam Beck; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Mark Wegner's 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2024 (Spencer Arrighetti; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners, 5/13/15 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Boone ejected arguing Domínguez strikeout on pitch below batter's knee hollowView the full article

HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames and manager Will Venable (strike two call to Chase Meidroth; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Marlins-#WhiteSox game. With one out and none on, White Sox batter Meidroth took a 1-1 curveball from Marlins pitcher Sandy Alcantara for a called second strike.. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.27, pz 1.19 [sz_bot 1.17 / RAD 1.05]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 1-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-2. These are Bill Miller (26)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025. These are the 30th and 31st ejections of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 9th coach & 14th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 14 Managers, 9 Coaches, 8 Players.This is Chicago's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 2; KC 1; CLE, DET 0).This is Marcus Thames' 1st ejection since July 13, 2024 (Malachi Moore; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Will Venable's 1st ejection since July 17, 2021 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).This is Bill Miller's 1st ejection since August 8, 2024 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Chicago White Sox, 5/11/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Thames and Venable ejected arguing low-zone strike that was actually a strikeView the full article

1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Giants-#Twins game. With none out and none on, Giants batter Christian Koss attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 sweeper from Twins pitcher Danny Coulombe, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott and called a strike on appeal by 1B Umpire De Jesus. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 10 innings. This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 1st ejection of 2025. This is the 29th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 13th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 13 Managers, 8 Coaches, 8 Players.This is San Francisco's 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI, SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).This is Bob Melvin's 1st ejection since August 8, 2024 (Stu Scheurwater; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Ramon De Jesus' 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2024 (Carlos Mendoza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins, 5/11/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Melvin ejected by De Jesus for arguing check swing strike 3 from dugoutView the full article

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Angels hitting coach Johnny Washington (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Orioles-#Angels game. With one out and the bases loaded, Angels batter Luis Rengifo hit a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Colin Selby for an RBI groundout. Replays indicate no controversial or close calls occurred prior to the ejection, although the broadcaster suggested carryover from the previous game in relation to a check swing strike call, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 5-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 5-2. This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.36 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. This is the 28th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 8th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 8 Coaches, 8 Players.This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (LAA 1; HOU, OAK, SEA, TEX 0).This is Johnny Washington's 1st ejection since August 19, 2024 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Nestor Ceja's 1st ejection since September 15, 2024 (Jesse Winker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 5/10/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: There was no controversy in this game, so Johnny went elsewhere to find itView the full article

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (strike two call to Carlos Correa; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Giants-#Twins game. With two out and one on, Twins batter Correa took a 2-1 sinker from Giants pitcher Logan Webb for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.94, pz 2.06), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 2-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-1. This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.36 horizontal inches from being deemed correct. This is the 27th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 12th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 7 Coaches, 8 Players.This is Minnesota's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 2; KC 1; CWS, CLE, DET 0).This is Rocco Baldelli's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 7 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).This is Adrian Johnson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 5 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins, 5/10/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Baldelli throws hat in frustration after ejection over an outside strike callView the full article

HP Umpire Clint Vondrak ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (ball two call to Matt Olson; QOCY) in the 6th and 3B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds (strike three call; QOCY) in the 7th inning of the #Braves-#Pirates game. In the top of the 6th, with none out, Braves batter Olson took a 1-0 slider from Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.94, pz 1.98 [sz_bot 1.60]), the call was correct.* In the bottom of the 7th, Pirates batter Reynolds took a 3-2 slider from Braves pitcher Dylan Lee for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.73, pz 1.60 [sz_bot 1.54 / RAD 1.66]), the call was correct.^ At the time of both ejections, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 11 innings. This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch to Olson was located 2.40 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.^This pitch to Reynolds was located 1.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. These are the 25th and 26th ejections of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 11th manager & 8th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 11 Managers, 7 Coaches, 8 Players.This is Pittsburgh's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL, PIT, STL 2; CHC 1).This is Don Kelly's 1st ejection since August 13, 2023 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Bryan Reynolds' 1st ejection since April 19, 2023 (Adam Beck; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is Clint Vondrak's 1st ejection since April 12, 2024 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since May 25, 2024 (Scott Servais; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/10/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Vondrak ejects Kelly and Bellino ejects Reynolds as Pirates get frustratedView the full article

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior (ball four call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Dodgers-#Diamondbacks game. With two out and the bases loaded, Diamondbacks batter Eugenio Suárez took a 3-2 sweeper from Dodgers pitcher Luis García for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.15, pz 3.52 [sz_top 3.42 / RAD 3.54 / MOE 3.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 9-8. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 14-11. This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*This pitch was located 0.72 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect. This is the 24th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 7th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 10 Managers, 7 Coaches, 7 Players.This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI, SD 2; LAD 1; COL, SF 0).This is Mark Prior's first career MLB ejection.This is Jeremie Rehak's 1st ejection since July 12, 2024 (Carlos Mendoza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/9/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Prior yells from dugout and is ejected after Dodgers blow 8-3 leadView the full article

3B Umpire James Hoye ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy (obstruction call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Brewers-#Rays game. With two out and one on, Rays baserunner Junior Caminero attempted to steal second base, drawing a throw from Brewers catcher William Contreras as Rays baserunner R3 Christopher Morel ran far off third base, drawing a throw to third baseman Caleb Durbin, who was called for obstruction. Replays indicate Durbin blocked Morel's path to the base without possession of the ball and not in a legitimate attempt to field the throw, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-3. This is James Hoye (92)'s 1st ejection of 2025.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." OBR 6.01(h)(1): "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner...The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base they had last legally touched before the obstruction."Related Post: Obstruction Calls Are 2024's Point of Emphasis (2/14/24). This is the 23rd manager ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 10th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 10 Managers, 6 Coaches, 7 Players.This is Cincinnati's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL, STL 2; CHC 1; PIT 0).This is Pat Murphy's 1st ejection since Sept 21, 2024 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).This is James Hoye's 1st ejection since Sept 10, 2024 (Edwin Uceta; QOC = U [Throwing At]). Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays, 5/9/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Hoye's obstruction Type 1 call & base award gets Murphy ejected on base blockingView the full article

2B Umpire Alex MacKay ejected Reds 1B Coach Collin Cowgill and 3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Reds manager Terry Francona (Replay Review decision that upheld MacKay's out [tag] play at second base on Blake Dunn's stolen base attempt; QOCY) in the top of the 11th inning of the #Reds-#Braves game. With two out and one on, Reds baserunner R1 Dunn attempted to steal second base on a first-pitch fastball from Scott Blewett to Reds batter Rece Hinds, ruled a strike by HP Umpire Brian Walsh, as Reds catcher Drake Baldwin threw to second baseman Ozzie Albies as Dunn slid into second base, ruled out by 2B Umpire MacKay. After Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds manager Francona, the call was upheld. Replays indicate Albies did not obstruct Dunn by virtue of gaining possession of the baseball before blocking the runner's path to second base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings. This is Alex MacKay (9)'s 1st ejection of 2025.This is Alan Porter (64)'s 1st ejection of 2025.*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." Accordingly, while it remains illegal for a fielder not yet in possession of the ball to block the runner's path into a base by placing a leg/knee/foot in the runner's way, it is not illegal for a fielder who has already gained possession of the ball to block the runner in this way. Related Post: Obstruction Calls Are 2024's Point of Emphasis (2/14/24). These are the 21st and 22nd ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.This is the 6th coach & 9th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 9 Managers, 6 Coaches, 7 Players.This is Cincinnati's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, STL 2; CHC, MIL 1; PIT 0).This is Collin Cowgill's 1st ejection since April 18, 2015 (Paul Nauert; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Terry Francona's 1st ejection since August 5, 2023 (Mark Wegner; QOC = U [Fighting]).This is Alex MacKay's 1st ejection since August 13, 2023 (Rob Thomson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).This is Alan Porter's 1st ejection since September 22, 2024 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y-c [Obstruction]). Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Atlanta Braves, 5/8/25 | Video as follows: Alternate Link: Ejections aplenty after MacKay's obstruction no-call on Albies' base blocking on DunnView the full article