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Sunday, June 22, 2025

MLB Ejection 081 - Edwin Moscoso (1; Reese McGuire)

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:

Saturday, June 21, 2025

MLB Ejection 080 - Ryan Blakney (1; Lawrence Butler)

HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Athletics RF Lawrence Butler (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Guardians-#Athletics game. With two out and one on, A's batter Butler took a 3-2 fastball from Guardians pitcher Luis L Ortiz for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.54 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 4-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 4-2.
  
This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 80th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 24th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 14 Coaches, 24 Players.
This is Oakland's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (OAK, TEX 3; LAA, SEA, 2; HOU 1).
This is Lawrence Butler's 1st ejection since April 23, 2024 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ryan Blakney's 1st ejection since May 4, 2024 (Aaron Judge; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Thursday, June 19, 2025

MLB Ejections 076-9 - Marvin Hudson (2-5; SD-LAD Fight)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Padres manager Mike Shildt (fighting after Fernando Tatis HBP) and Padres pitcher Robert Suarez and bench coach Brian Esposito (throwing at Dodgers batter Shohei Ohtani) in the 9th inning of the #Padres-#Dodgers game. With one out and none on in the top of the 9th, Padres batter Tatis took a 1-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Jack Little for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a benches clearing incident during which Roberts and Shildt were ejected for fighting and warnings were issued to both teams. With  the bottom of the 9th, Dodgers batter Shohei Ohtani took a 3-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Suarez for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in Suarez and Esposito's ejections for intentionally pitching at a batter after warnings. At the time of Roberts and Shildt's ejections, the Padres were leading, 5-0. At the time of Suarez and Esposito's ejections, the Padres were leading, 5-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 5-3.
  
These are Marvin Hudson (51)'s 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th ejections of 2025.

These are the 76th, 77th, 78th, and 79th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
These are the 41st and 42nd manager ejections of 2025.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2025.
This is the 14th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 14 Coaches, 23 Players.
This is Los Angeles' 3rd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 0).
This is San Diego's 3/4/5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 5; ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 17 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Mike Shildt's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 5 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Robert Suarez's 1st ejection since August 23, 2023 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).
This is Brian Esposito's first career MLB ejection.
This is Marvin Hudson's 2-5th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 16 (Will Venable; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

MLB Ejection 075 - Chris Guccione (1; AJ Hinch)

2B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (Replay Review call that upheld HP Umpire Dexter Kelley's safe call on Tommy Pham; QOCY) in the top of the 10th inning of the #Pirates-#Tigers game. With none out and one on, Pirates batter Ke'Bryan Hayes hit a 2-2 sinker from Tigers pitcher Brant Hurter on a ground ball to right fielder Kerry Carpenter, who threw to catcher Jake Rogers as Pirates baserunner R2 Pham arrived at home plate, ruled safe by HP Umpire Kelley and affirmed via Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers manager Hinch. Replays do not conclusive indicate whether Pham touched home plate prior to Rogers' tag, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 5-4. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-4, in 10 innings.
  
This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

This is the 75th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 40th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 40 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 5; CWS, DET, KC 2; CLE 0).
This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since Sept 29, 2024 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = N [Replay Review]).
This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since June 10, 2024 (Scott Servais; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

MLB Ejection 074 - Tripp Gibson (1; Dave Roberts)

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (warnings after Shohei Ohtani HBP) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Padres-#Dodgers game. With one out and none on, Dodgers batter Ohtani took a 1-0 fastball from Padres pitcher Randy Vásquez for a hit by pitch, resulting in warnings, which itself followed a Fernando Tatis HBP in the top of the 3rd inning during which Tatis took a 0-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Lou Trivino for a hit by pitch. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 8-6.
  
This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9): "If, in the umpire’s judgment, [an Intentionally Pitch at the Batter] violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to (A) expel the pitcher, or pitcher and manager, from the game, or (B) warn the pitcher and managers of both teams..."

This is the 74th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 39th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 39 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is Los Angeles' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD, SD, SF 2; COL 0).
This is Dave Roberts' 1st ejection since August 7, 2024 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Tripp Gibson's 1st ejection since August 7, 2024 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Monday, June 16, 2025

MLB Ejection 073 - Marvin Hudson (1; Will Venable)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected White Sox manager Will Venable (balls/strikes in 1st inning [EJ during Corey Seager's at-bat]; QOCN) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Josh Smith walked, Wyatt Langford hit into a double play, and Seager walked. Replays indicate Hudson, to that point, called three pitches incorrectly, all of which favored Texas, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.
  
This is Marvin Hudson (41)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

This is the 73rd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 38th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 38 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is Minnesota's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 5; CWS, KC 2; DET 1; CLE 0).
This is Will Venable's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 11 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marvin Hudson's 1st ejection since September 29, 2024 (AJ Hinch; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Saturday, June 14, 2025

MLB Ejection 072 - Junior Valentine (2; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (strike three call to Corey Seager by 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With two out and the bases loaded, Rangers batter Seager attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 sweeper by White Sox pitcher Tyler Alexander, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Valentine and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Blakney. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.
  
This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 37th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is Texas' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (TEX 3; LAA, OAK, SEA, 2; HOU 1).
This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 20 (Carlos Torres; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Junior Valentine's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Alex Cora; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Friday, June 13, 2025

MLB Ejections 070-1 - Tumpane/Rehak (NYY x2)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and 1B Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Yankees 2B DJ LeMahieu (Replay Review decision upholding 1B Umpire Rehak's foul ball call; QOCY) in the top of the 10th inning of the #RedSox-#Yankees game. With two out and none on, Yankees batter LeMahieu hit a 0-0 sinker from Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock on a line drive past first base, ruled foul by 1B Umpire Rehak. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees manager Boone, the foul ball call stood. Replays indicate the batted ball first contacted the ground in right field to the foul territory side of the foul line for a foul ball, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.
  
This is John Tumpane (74)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

These are the 70th and 71st ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 36th manager & 22nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.
This is New York's 5/6th ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL East (NYY 6; BAL, BOS, TB, TOR 3).
This is Aaron Boone's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 13 (Mark Wegner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is DJ LeMahieu's 1st career MLB ejection.
This is John Tumpane's 1st ejection since August 26, 2024 (Carl Willis; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).
This is Jeremie Rehak's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 9 (Mark Prior; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

MLB Ejection 069 - Gabe Morales (3; JP Sears)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Athletics bench player/pitcher JP Sears (ball four to Mike Trout; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Athletics-#Angels game. With one out and two on, Angels batter Trout took a 3-2 fastball from A's pitcher Grant Holman for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.55, pz 3.25 [sz_top 3.54 / RAD 3.66 / MOE 3.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 6-5.
  
This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 3.96 vertical inches away from being deemed correct.

This is the 69th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 21st player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 35 Managers, 13 Coaches, 21 Players.
This is Oakland's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (OAK 3; LAA, SEA, TEX 2; HOU 1).
This is JP Sears' first career MLB ejection.
This is Gabe Morales' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 7 (Brian Snitker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Monday, June 9, 2025

MLB Ejection 068 - Junior Valentine (1; Alex Cora)

HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (strike three call to Romy Gonzalez; QOCN) in the bottom of the 11th inning of the #Rays-#RedSox game. With one out and two on, Red Sox batter Gonzalez took a 3-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Ian Seymour for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.31, pz 1.54 [sz_bot 1.82 / RAD 1.70 / 1.62]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 10-8. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 10-8, in 11 innings.
  
This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 0.96 vertical inches away from being deemed correct.

This is the 68th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 35th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 35 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.
This is Boston's 3rd ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL East (NYY 4; BAL, BOS, TB, TOR 3).
This is Junior Valentine's 1st ejection since June 16, 2024 (Scott Emerson; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox, 6/9/25 | Video as follows: