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Sunday, September 20, 2026

MLB Ejection 119 - Stu Scheurwater (1; Mark Kotsay)

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (runner's lane interference no-call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Athletics-#Guardians game. With one out and one on, Guardians batter Jo Adell hit a 1-1 changeup from A's pitcher Jack Perkins on the ground to Perkins, who attempted to throw Adell out at first base, not caught by 1B Tommy White. Replays indicate Guardians batter-runner Adell stepped onto the grass while running to first base and in doing so interfered with the fielder's ability to field the throw, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 1-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s 1st ejection of 2026.
*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11): "A batter is out when in running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, they run outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line and on the infield grass, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interfere with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead."

This is the 119th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 70th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 70 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is No City's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (ASS, SEA 5; LAA, TEX 4; HOU 2).
This is Mark Kotsay's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 18 (Alex Tosi; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Stu Scheurwater's 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2025 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

MLB Ejection 118 - John Tumpane (2; Derek Shelton)

3B Umpire John Tumpane ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (Replay Review that confirmed foul ball/not HR call to Emmanuel Rodriguez by 1B Umpire Edwin Jimenez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#Twins game. With none out and none on, Twins batter hit a 1-2 sweeper from Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough on a fly ball to left field, originally ruled fair and a home run by 3B Umpire Tumpane and reversed to foul ball upon crew consultation, the call of which was confirmed following Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief Review. Replays indicate the batted ball exited the playing field in foul territory (to the left of the foul pole), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-1.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

This is the 118th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 69th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 69 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Minnesota's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 5; CLE, CWS, DET, KC 2).
This is Derek Shelton's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 15 (Jordan Baker; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is John Tumpane's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 7 (David Popkins; QOC = Y [Illegal Pitch]).

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

MLB Ejection 117 - Emil Jimenez (2; Blake Butera)

1B Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected Nationals manager Blake Butera (check swing ball one call to Ty France) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Nationals-#Padres game. With two out and two on, Padres batter France attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Jackson Kent, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Jimenez. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 3-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Emil Jimenez (82)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

This is the 117th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 68th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Washington's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA, PHI 4; WAS 3; NYM 2).
This is Blake Butera's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 3 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Emil Jimenez's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 8 (Dan Wilson; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

WPBL Ejection - Hawkins/Perez for...What Exactly?

Valerie Perez made history as the first player ejection in WPBL history as umpire Cody Hawkins ejected the New York Heights SS after an interference call on teammate Keira Izumi vs San Francisco.

With one out and the bases loaded in a 12-0 game with New York leading, Heights batter Claire Eccles hit a ground ball toward second base, where it hit baserunner R1 Izumi's foot before reaching Fireballs 2B Amanda Gianelloni, ruled interference by field umpire Hawkins.

Upon consultation, umpires declared R1 Izumi out and ordered baserunner R2 Perez back to second base, R3 Studer back to third base, and awarded batter-runner Eccles first base on the fielder's choice/interference play.

Hawkins subsequently ejected Perez, who hesitated before ultimately returning to second base while speaking with the umpire.

At the time of the ejection, the Heights were leading, 12-0. The Heights ultimately won the contest, 14-2.

Wrap: San Francisco Firebells vs New York Heights (WPBL), 9/4/26 | Video as follows:

Saturday, September 5, 2026

MLB Ejection 116 - Jeremie Rehak (3; Tony Vitello)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Giants manager Tony Vitello (Replay Review that upheld a foul ball/not HBP call; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Giants-#Mets game. With none out and none on, Giants batter Turner Hill attempted to avoid a 0-1 curveball from Mets pitcher Zac Thornton, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Rehak and affirmed upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Giants manager Vitello. Replays indicate the pitched ball touched batter Hill's hand before touching the bat, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 3rd ejection of 2026.

This is the 116th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 67th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 67 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is San Francisco's 10th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL West (SD, SF 10; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).
This is Tony Vitello's 6th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 28 (Alan Porter; QOC = U [Fair/Foul]).
This is Jeremie Rehak's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since July 28 (Craig Stammen; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).

Friday, September 4, 2026

MLB Ejection 115 - Doug Eddings (4; Oliver Marmol)

HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (hat/uniform rule/pitch clock violation; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Cardinals-#Rockies game. With one out and one on, St Louis effected a pitching change, substituting Justin Bruihl into the game for departing pitcher Hancel Rincon. Upon entry, Eddings and Marmol engaged in an argument during which the between-pitchers pitch clock timer expired, resulting in a pitch clock violation and automatic ball charged to Bruihl. Eddings reportedly took issue with Rincon's uniform and specifically how Rincon wore his hat. Replays indicate the pitcher's uniform cap was worn on the pitcher's human head, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 4th ejection of 2026.
*Official Baseball Rule 3.03(a): "All players on a team shall wear uniforms identical in color, trim and style, and all players’ uniforms shall include minimal six-inch numbers on their backs."
OBR 3.05(b)(4)(E): "Each runner, other than the batter, may without liability to be put out, advance one base when: A fielder deliberately touches a pitched ball with their cap, mask or any part of their uniform detached from its proper place on their person. The ball is in play, and the award is made from the position of the runner at the time the ball was touched."

This is the 115th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 66th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is St Louis' 4th ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 9; CHC, STL 4; CIN 2; MIL 0).
This is Oliver Marmol's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since Aug 17 (Edwin Moscoso; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Doug Eddings' 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 5 (Joe Espada; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

MLB Ejection 114 - Manny Gonzalez (2; Stephen Vogt)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (pitch clock violation to Austin Hedges; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Tigers-#Guardians game. With one out and none on, Guardians batter Hedges swung on and missed at a 1-0 slider from Tigers pitcher Andrew Sears, before stepping out of the batter's box and requesting time out, subsequently assessed a pitch clock violation for failing to be in the batter's box and alert to the pitcher by eight seconds on the timer. Replays indicate the pitch clock was never reset upon Hedges' allotted timeout request, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

This is the 114th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 65th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 65 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Cleveland's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CLE, CWS, DET, KC 2).
This is Stephen Vogt's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 5 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Manny Gonzalez's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 3 (Blake Butera; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).

Thursday, September 3, 2026

MLB Ejection 113 - James Hoye (2; Dan Wilson)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Mariners manager Dan Wilson (warnings after Brian Serven HBP by Carlos Vargas) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Athletics-#Mariners game. With one out and none on, Athletics batter Donovan Walton hit a home run before ensuing batter Serven took a 1-0 cutter from Mariners pitcher Vargas for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in warnings. At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 5-3. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

This is the 113th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 64th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Seattle's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL West (SEA 5; ASS, LAA, TEX 4; HOU 2).
This is Dan Wilson's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 8 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).
This is James Hoye's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 4 (Don Kelly; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]).

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

MLB Ejections 111-12 - Junior Valentine (Boone, Blake)

1B Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake (check swing ball two call to Vaughn Grissom) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #Yankees-#Angels game. With none out and one one, Angels batter Grissom attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Yankees pitcher Michael Fulmer, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Dillon Wilson and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Valentine. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

These are Junior Valentine (25)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026.

These are the 111th and 112th ejections of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 22nd coach ejection of 2026.
This is the 63rd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 63 Managers, 22 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is New York's 9/10th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY 10; BOS 6; TOR 5; BAL, TB 3).
This is Matt Blake's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 8 (Carlos Torres; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Aaron Boone's 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since August 14 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Junior Valentine's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 16 (Connor Phillips; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

MLB Ejection 110 - Chris Guccione (2; Matt Quatraro)

2B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (balk call by 1B Umpire Nestor Ceja reversed to no violation due to PitchCom malfunction; QOCN) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Royals game. With two out and one on (R3), with Jac Caglianone at-bat, Marlins pitcher Victor Vodnik attempted to disengage prior to delivery, ruled a balk by 1B Umpire Ceja, and reversed to no balk upon crew consultation. Replays indicate pitcher Cagliano began a motion naturally associated with delivery prior to disengagement, the call (to reverse) was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 6-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(1): "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."
Related Post: MLB Ejection 014 - Nestor Ceja (1; Matt Quatraro) (4/18/26) [PitchCom Balk No-Call].

This is the 110th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 62nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 21 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Kansas City's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CWS, DET, KC 2; CLE 1).
This is Matt Quatraro's 1st ejection since April 18 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = N [Balk No-Call]).
This is Chris Guccione's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 24 (Joc Pederson; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]).