MLB Ejections 79-81 - Dan Bellino (6-8; CWS x3)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected White Sox pitcher Jimmy Cordero (throwing at Cubs batter Willson Contreras), manager Rick Renteria and pitching coach Don Cooper (ejection/warnings Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Cubs-#WhiteSox game. With one out and none on, Contreras took two 98-mph sinkers from Cordero, the second for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate both pitches were located inside and high, with the HBP striking Contreras in the upper back several innings following a home run during which Contreras flipped his bat high in the air, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 7-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 10-0.

These are Dan Bellino (2)'s sixth, seventh, and eighth ejections of 2020.

Dan Bellino now has 19 points in the UEFL Standings (13 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 19).

Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 21 points in Crew Division (18 Prev + 3*[QOCU] = 21).

These are the 79th, 80th, and 81st ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 36th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Cordero's line was 0.1 IP, HBP.

This is the 35th Manager ejection of 2020.

This is Chicago-AL's 4-6th ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 6; MIN 4; DET 2; KC 1; CLE 0).

This is Jimmy Cordero's first career MLB ejection.

This is Don Cooper's 1st ejection since July 27, 2018 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

This is Rick Renteria's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since Sept 22 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Dan Bellino's 6/7/8th ejection of 2020, 1st since Sept 21 (Rick Renteria; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 9/25/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 73-74 - Angel Hernandez (2-3; CWS x2)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected White Sox SS Tim Anderson and Manager Rick Renteria (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 10th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Indians game. With none out and one on (R2 [runner placed on second base to begin the extra inning]), White Sox batter Luis Robert attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 cutter from Indians pitcher Phil Maton, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Hernandez. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 1-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 5-3, in 10 innings.

These are Angel Hernandez (5)'s second and third ejections of 2020.
Angel Hernandez now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 16).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 18 points in Crew Division (16 Previous + 2*[1 QOCY] = 18).

These are the 73rd and 74th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Anderson was 1-4 (SO) in the contest.

This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2020.

This is Chicago's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CWS 3; DET 2; KC 1; CLE 0).

This is Tim Anderson's 1st ejection since April 17, 2019 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Rick Renteria's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Sept 21 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Angel Hernandez's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 5 (Phil Nevin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/22/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 71 - Dan Bellino (5; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Indians game. With one out and two on, White Sox batter James McCann took a 1-2 slider from Indians pitcher Brad Hand for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.67, pz 3.16 [sz_top 3.49]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 7-4. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s fifth ejection of 2020.
Dan Bellino now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 13).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 17 points in Crew Division (16 Previous + 1 Correct = 17).

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

*This pitch was located 2.93 horizontal and 6.43 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 71st ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2020.

This is Chicago's 1st ejection of 2020, 3rd in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; CWS 1; CLE, KC 0).

This is Rick Renteria's 1st ejection since September 2, 2019 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Foul/Strike]).

This is Dan Bellino's 5th ejection of 2020, 1st since Sept 17 (Josh Donaldson; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/21/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 186 - Mark Carlson (3; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (foul vs strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Indians game. With two out and one on (R2), Indians batter Francisco Lindor swung at a 2-2 curveball from White Sox pitcher Jace Fry, ruled a foul ball by Carlson. Replays indicate the pitch made contact with Lindor's bat during his swing and bounced in the dirt before entering White Sox catcher Welington Castillo's mitt, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 6-3. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 11-3.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s third ejection of 2019.
Mark Carlson now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has 11 points in Crew Division (10 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 11).

This is the 186th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 83rd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 10th ejection of 2019, 2nd in the AL Central (DET 11; CWS 10; KC 8; MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 8th ejection of 2019, 1st since August 30 (Brian Knight; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Carlson's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 29 (Glenn Sparkman; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/2/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 179 - Brian Knight (3; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (ball three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Braves game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Braves batter Tyler Flowers took a 2-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher Aaron Bummer for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.82, pz 2.50) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 6-5. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 10-7.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s third ejection of 2019.
Brian Knight now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 12).
Crew Chief Greg Gibson now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 0.86 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 179th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 81st Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 9th ejection of 2019, 2nd in the AL Central (DET 11; CWS 9; KC 8; MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 7th ejection of 2019, 1st since July 28 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Brian Knight's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 8 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Atlanta Braves, 8/30/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 142 - Angel Hernandez (2; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Twins-White Sox game. With none out and the bases loaded, White Sox batter Eloy Jimenez took a 3-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson 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 -0.36, pz 1.33 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53 / MOE 1.44] [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48 / MOE 1.39]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 9-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 11-1.

This is Angel Hernandez (5)'s second ejection of 2019.
Angel Hernandez now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 1).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).
*This pitch was located 1.32 0.768 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call.
Postgame processing correction was applied. The call is now incorrect by 0.768 vertical inches.

This is the 142nd ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 72nd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 8th ejection of 2019, 2nd in the AL Central (DET 9; CWS 8; KC 7; MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 6th ejection of 2019, 1st since July 18 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Angel Hernandez's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 11 (Chris Woodward; QOC = Y [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox, 7/28/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 124 - Adam Hamari (2; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With none out and none on, White Sox batter Yolmer Sanchez took a 0-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Keller for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.60, pz 2.62 [sz_bot 1.54, sz_top 3.22]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s second ejection of 2019.
Adam Hamari now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
*This pitch was located 3.8 horizontal and 9.7 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
History: MLB Ejection 095 - Adam Hamari (1; Rick Renteria) (6/14/18).

This is the 124th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 65th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 7th ejection of 2019, T-2nd in the AL Central (DET 9; CWS, KC 7; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 5th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 15 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Adam Hamari's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 6 (Charlie Montoyo; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 7/18/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 090-91 - Phil Cuzzi (2-3; CWS)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected White Sox catcher Welington Castillo and Manager Rick Renteria (ball three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the Yankees-White Sox game. With none out and one on (R1), Yankees batter Clint Frazier took a 2-1 fastball from White Sox pitcher Thyago Vieira for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.83, pz 2.58) and all other pitches during the inning were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

These are Phil Cuzzi (10)'s second and third ejections of 2019.
Phil Cuzzi now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Phil Cuzzi now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 0.984 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 90th and 91st ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 37th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Castillo was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is the 48th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 5/6th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET, KC 6; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Welington Castillo's 1st ejection since Sept 9, 2016 (Dale Scott; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rick Renteria's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since May 7 (Marty Foster; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Phil Cuzzi's 2/3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 10 (Kevan Smith; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/15/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 048 - Marty Foster (3; Rick Renteria)

3B Umpire Marty Foster ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (check swing ball one call) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the White Sox-Indians game. With two out and the bases loaded, Indians batter Carlos Santana attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 cutter from White Sox pitcher Alex Colome, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Jerry Meals and affirmed on appeal by 3B Umpire Foster as a ball. Ruling was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (1-6-2), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s third ejection of 2019.
Marty Foster now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 4).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).

This is the 48th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 22nd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 4; KC 2; DET, MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Rick Renteria's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 28 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = Y [RLI]).
This is Marty Foster's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 2 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/7/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 037 - Tony Randazzo (2; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Tony Randazzo ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (runner's lane interference call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. With none out and none on, White Sox batter Jose Abreu swung at and missed a 0-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd, running to first base as the uncaught third strike bounced in the dirt and Tigers catcher Grayson Greiner attempted a throw to first baseman Brandon Dixon, the throw striking Abreu in the back as he arrived at first base, resulting in an interference out call from HP Umpire Randazzo. Replays indicate Abreu failed to run within the three-foot runner's lane during his entire journey to first base, such that when he was struck by the thrown ball being fielded to first base prior to his arrival, he interfered with first baseman Dixon taking the throw at first base, the out call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Tony Randazzo (11)'s second ejection of 2019.
Tony Randazzo now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

*Rule 5.09(a)(11) states, "A batter is out for interference when—In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead."

*While 5.09(a)(11) Comment states, "The batter-runner is permitted to exit the three-foot lane by means of a step, stride, reach or slide in the immediate vicinity of first base for the sole purpose of touching first base," the Wendelstedt interpretation of this rule states, "A runner that is running the entire distance outside of the running lane will not be protected if he interferes with a play at first base, even if it is in his last stride or step to the base. In order to be protected, this last step must be when he first exits the running lane." In other words, a runner cannot exit the lane if he is not first within the lane.

For a more in-depth discussion of runner's lane interference (RLI), including an explanation from MLB Crew Chief Ted Barrett on the RLI rule care of Baseball Rules Academy, see the following article.
Related Post: Runner's Lane Interference - 2018 World Series Edition (10/28/18).

This is the 37th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 16th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Chicago's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 3; KC 2; DET, MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Rick Renteria's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 17 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Tony Randazzo's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 16 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/28/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 025-28 - Joe West (1-4; KC-CWS Fight)

2B Umpire Joe West ejected Royals pitcher Brad Keller (throwing at White Sox batter Tim Anderson), White Sox SS Tim Anderson, Manager Rick Renteria, and Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (fighting) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. In the 4th, with two out and one on (R2), Anderson hit a 3-2 fastball from Keller for a two-run home run, appearing to flip his bat at home plate. In the 6th, Anderson took a first-pitch fastball from Keller for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a bench-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Anderson in the left buttock, warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 2-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

These are Joe West (22)'s first through fourth ejections of 2019..
Joe West now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 4*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 1 point in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Calls = 1).
Related Post: MLBUA Calls for BOC Action After Latest Umpire Abuse (9/23/18).

These are the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
These are the 13th and 14th player ejections of 2019.
Prior to ejection, Keller's line was 5.0 IP, 2 ER, while Anderson was 1-2 (HR, HBP) in the contest.
This is the 11th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 1/2nd ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 2; MIN 1; CLE, DET 0).
This is Chicago's 1/2nd ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 2; MIN 1; CLE, DET 0).
This is Brad Keller's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tim Anderson's first ejection since Sept 22, 2018 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since Sept 22, 2018 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Dale Sveum's first ejection since Sept 5, 2018 (Marty Foster; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/17/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 173-174 - Joe West (3-4; CWS x2)

2B Umpire Joe West ejected White Sox SS Tim Anderson and Manager Rick Renteria (Replay Review decision that upheld West's slide rule interference no-call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the Cubs-White Sox game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo hit a 0-1 slider from White Sox pitcher Jeanmar Gomez on the ground to second baseman Yoan Moncada, to shortstop Anderson, who threw wildly to first base as Cubs baserunner R1 Javier Baez slid into second base and collided with Anderson, resulting in a run-producing error, affirmed via Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Renteria. Replays indicate Baez fulfilled the requirements for a bona fide slide, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 8-3. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

These are Joe West (22)'s third and fourth ejections of 2018.
Joe West now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 17).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 1 point in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 1).
*Rule 6.01(j) regarding slide interference specifies the four criteria which make a slide bona fide:
(1) Did the runner begin his slide (e.g., contact the ground) before reaching the base? [YES];
(2) Was runner able & attempted to reach the base with a hand or foot? [YES];
(3) Was runner able & attempted to remain on the base (except HP) after completing the slide? [YES];
(4) Did runner slide within reach of the base without changing his pathway for contact? [YES].

As stated in our related post (see the following link for a detailed analysis of this type of play),

As for 5.09(a)(13) Comment (the "deliberate, unwarranted, unsportsmanlike action by the runner in leaving the baseline for the obvious purpose of crashing the pivot man on a double play, rather than trying to reach the base" rule), [the runner] actually did reach and remain on second base, and, as stated above, never actually left the baseline (because he was notably to the right of the line to begin with). Because 5.09(a)(13) Comment instructs umpires to "See Rule 6.01(j)," we come full circle and start over, finding again that [the runner's] slide is bona fide, so on, and so forth.

It's tough to prove willful and deliberate interference when [the runner's] actions check all of the "bona fide" boxes and don't quite meet the criteria about "leaving the baseline" or failing to reach the base.

That said, an unequivocally intentional attempt by the runner to reach out and grab the fielder in order to deprive the defense of the opportunity to turn or complete a double play may be deemed violative.
Related Post: Light Up the Halo & Clear the Benches - Slide INT Part II (6/2/18).

This is the 173rd and 174th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 84th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Anderson was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 71st Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 8/9th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 9; MIN 8; KC 7; DET 4; CLE 1).
This is Tim Anderson's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since June 28 (Gerry Davis; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Rick Renteria's 6th ejection of 2018, 1st since August 4 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N-C [Replay Review]).
This is Joe West's 3/4th ejection of 2018, 1st since June 30 (Ryan Rua; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 9/22/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 109 - Jerry Meals (3; Rick Renteria)

1B Umpire Jerry Meals ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Ed Hickox's out call; QOCN) in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Rays game. With one out and one on (R1), White Sox batter Omar Narvaez hit a ground ball to Rays second baseman Joey Wendle, who threw to shortstop Willy Adames to first baseman Jake Bauers for a double play. Upon Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Renteria, Hickox's ruling that Adames tagged second base prior to baserunner R1 Yolmer Sanchez's arrival stood. Replays indicate Adames did not appear to field Wendle's throw and tag second base prior to Sanchez's first touch of the base, the call was incorrect. Ruling was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (7-0-2), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s third ejection of 2018.
Jerry Meals now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Incorrect-Crewmate = 2).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).

This is the 109th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 46th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 7th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 7; KC 4; DET, MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 5th ejection of 2018, 1st since July 27 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Jerry Meals' 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since July 14 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y-C [Dead Ball K3]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 8/4/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 106-107 - Fieldin Culbreth (1-2; CWS x2)

3B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected White Sox Pitching Coach Don Cooper and Manager Rick Renteria (checks swing ball four call) in the top of the 1st inning of the Blue Jays-White Sox game. With none out and one on, Blue Jays batter Kendrys Morales attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez, ruled a ball and no swing by HP Umpire CB Bucknor and affirmed on appeal as no swing by 3B Umpire Culbreth (the pitch was properly officiated location-wise as a ball; pz 1.194 [sz_bot 1.565]). Play was adjudicated and reversed by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 2-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 10-5.

These are Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2018.
Fieldin Culbreth now has -4 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2*[-4 Incorrect] = -4).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 2*[0 Incorrect Call] = 2).

This is the 106th and 107th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 44th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 5/6th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 6; KC 4; DET, MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Don Cooper's first ejection since May 16, 2017 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rick Renteria's 4th ejection of 2018, 1st since July 14 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).
This is Fieldin Culbreth's first ejection since June 29, 2017 (Bryan Price; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox, 7/27/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 095 - Adam Hamari (1; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (check swing ball two call by 1B Umpire Chad Whitson) in the top of the 5th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. With none out and one on (R2), Royals batter Alcides Escobar attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from White Sox pitcher Reynaldo Lopez, ruled a ball by Hamari and affirmed as ball two by 1B Umpire Whitson. Replays indicate all pitches during the at-bat were correctly officiated per pitch location; Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (4-2-3), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s first ejection of 2018.
Adam Hamari now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = -2).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

This is the 95th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 40th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 4th ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 4; DET 3; MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Rick Renteria's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since June 20 (Will Little; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Adam Hamari's first ejection since May 25, 2017 (Scott Servais; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 7/14/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 073 - Will Little (2; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the White Sox-Indians game. With two out and none on, White Sox batter Yoan Moncada took a 3-2 sinker from Indians pitcher Corey Kluber for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px .932, pz 1.434 [sz_bot 1.589 / RAD 1.466 / MOE 1.383]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 5-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, **-*.

This is Will Little (93)'s second ejection of 2018.
Will Little now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 2).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 9 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 9).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 0.216 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 73rd ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 2nd ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET, KC 2; CLE 1; MIN 0).
This is Rick Renteria's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since April 24 (Mike Estabrook; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 17 (Freddy Galvis; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/20/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 025 - Mike Estabrook (1; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Mariners-White Sox game. With two out and two on (R1, R3), White Sox batter Matt Davidson took a 0-2 sinker from Mariners pitcher Marco Gonzalez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 1.322, pz 1.765 [sz_bot 1.601]), and was the only callable pitch of the at-bat; the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s first ejection of 2018.
Mike Estabrook now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The pitch was located 4.896 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 25th ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the eighth Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Chicago-AL's 1st ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET 1; CLE, KC, MIN 0).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since September 8, 2017 (Eric Cooper; QOC = N-C [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Estabrook's first ejection since Sept 3, 2017 (Carlos Gomez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/24/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 165-166 - Morales, Cooper (1|1; CWS x2)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (ball four call; QOCN) and 2B Umpire Eric Cooper ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (ball four call by HP Umpire Morales; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the Giants-White Sox game. With one out and two on (R1, R3), Giants batter Hunter Pence took a 3-2 fastball from Giolito for a called fourth ball as baserunner R3 Buster Posey scored on a steal of home. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px .693, pz 2.435), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejections, the Giants were leading, 4-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
This is Eric Cooper (56)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Gabe Morales now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Eric Cooper now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 3 Incorrect-Crewmate = 1).
Crew Chief Eric Cooper now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 1.092 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 165th, 166th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 73rd player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Giolito's line was 5.1 IP, 5 R, 4 BB.
This is the 78th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Chicago-AL's 13/14th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 14; DET 9; KC 6; MIN 4; CLE 0).
This is Luis Giolito's first career MLB ejection.
This is Rick Renteria's 7th ejection of 2017, 1st since July 15 (Tom Hallion; QOC = Y [Base Award]).
This is Gabe Morales' first ejection since July 31, 2016 (John Farrell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Eric Cooper's first ejection since August 13, 2016 (Walt Weiss; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago White Sox, 9/8/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 097 - Tom Hallion (1; Rick Renteria)

2B Umpire Tom Hallion ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (Base Award; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Mariners-White Sox game. With one out and one on (R1), Mariners pitcher Steve Cishek attempted to pick off White Sox baserunner R1 Tim Anderson, Cishek's errant throw going past first base and out play, resulting in a one-base award. Replays indicate that in executing a jump pivot/jump turn pickoff maneuver, Cishek threw from the pitcher's position, the ball traveled out of play, and the one-base award call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Tom Hallion now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (-4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 0).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*Rule 5.06(b)(4)(H): (Runner may advance) "One base, if a ball, pitched to the batter, or thrown by the pitcher from his position on the pitcher’s plate to a base to catch a runner, goes into a stand or a bench, or over or through a field fence or backstop. The ball is dead."

This is the 97th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 52nd Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Chicago-AL's 11th ejection of 2017, 1st in AL Central (CWS 11; KC 4; DET 3; MIN 2; CLE 0).
This is Rick Renteria's 6th ejection of 2017, 1st since June 28 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tom Hallion's first ejection since October 11, 2016 (Alex Wood; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox, 7/15/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 081-82 - Wendelstedt (2-3; Renteria, Petricka)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected White Sox Manager Rick Renteria (ball one call; QOCN) and pitcher Jake Petricka (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the Yankees-White Sox game. With two out and one on (R2), Yankees batter Ronald Torreyes took a 0-1 fastball from Petricka for a called first ball before doubling on the ensuing pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee-high (px .104, pz 1.642 [sz_bot 1.481 / MOE 1.564]), the call was incorrect. Petricka's ejection occurred following the conclusion of the half-inning. Replays indicate that of the 13 callable pitches ruled ball, 12 were properly officiated (12/13 = 92.3% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of Renteria's ejection, the Yankees were leading, 5-2. At the time of Petricka's ejection, the Yankees were leading, 8-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 12-3.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s second, third ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Hunter Wendelstedt now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 4 MLB - 4 QOCN + 2 QOCY = 0).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 0 Incorrect + 1 Correct Call = 10).

This is the 81st, 82nd ejection report of 2017.
This is the 43rd Manager ejection of 2017.
This is the 34th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Petricka's line was 1.0 IP, 5 ER.
This is Chicago-AL's 9/10th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 10; DET, KC 3; MIN 2; CLE 0).
This is Rick Renteria's 5th ejection of 2017, 1st since June 24 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jake Petricka's first career MLB ejection.
This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 2/3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since May 8 (Don Mattingly; QOC = N [B/S]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/28/17 | Video via "Read More"