Saturday, June 14, 2014

MLB Ejection 092: Tripp Gibson (1; Josh Donaldson)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Athletics 3B Josh Donaldson for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Yankees-Athletics game. With one out and none on, Donaldson took a 0-0 slider from Yankees pitcher David Huff for a called first strike before popping out to catcher John Ryan Murphy in foul territory on the next pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knees (px .270, pz 1.546 / sz_bot 1.550 [MOE 1.463]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 5-1. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Tripp Gibson now has 7 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call EJ = 1).

This is the 92nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Donaldson was 0-4 in the contest.
This is the Athletics' 3rd ejection of 2014, 3rd in the AL West (SEA, TEX 4; OAK 3; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Josh Donaldson's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tripp Gibson's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/14/14
Video: Hal "Tripp" Gibson III ejects Donaldson for arguing the inning's earlier strike call (OAK)

MLB Replay Reviews 511-514: Davis, Marquez, Cuzzi

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Gerry Davis' safe call and confirmed HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez's 2-2 count (record keeping) call in the top of the 1st, confirmed HP Umpire Marquez's safe call in the bottom of the 6th and overturned 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Mariners game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Rangers batter Elvis Andrus struck out and baserunner R1 Leonys Martin attempted to steal second base off Mariners catcher John Buck, who threw to second baseman Robinson Cano as Martin slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Davis' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

During the next at-bat, Crew Chief Davis initiated a Replay Review of HP Umpire Marquez's 2-2 count (record keeping), affirming the count at 2-2, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied 0-0.

In the 6th, with two out and two on, Mariners batter Buck hit a 0-1 fastball from Rangers pitcher Joe Saunders on a line drive to center fielder Martin, who threw to catcher Robinson Chirinos as Mariners baserunner R2 Cano slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Marquez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 3-2.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Mariners pitcher Joe Beimel attempted to pick off Rangers baserunner R1 Elvis Andrus at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rangers Manager Washington and initiation by Crew Chief Davis, Cuzzi's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 3-2. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s first, second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 511th, 512th, 513th, 514th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
These are the most Replay Reviews (four) in a Game in MLB Expanded Replay History.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 273/514 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Mariners get a strike-him-out-throw-him-out double play in the first (SEA)
Video: Play confirmed; Called strike to Beltre makes it 2-2, despite scoreboard discrepancy (SEA)
Video: Play confirmed; Marquez's safe call on play at the plate is confirmed after challenge (TEX)
Video: Play overturned; Andrus is picked off, but manages to return safely to first base (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 510: Bob Davidson (11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Bob Davidson's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Diamondbacks-Dodgers game. With one out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Miguel Montero hit a 0-0 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren on the ground to second baseman Dee Gordon, who threw to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez as Montero arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Davidson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 510th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 271/510 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Gordon completes ranging play on reversed pulled foot call at first base (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 508-509: Jeff Nelson (05-06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the top of the 3rd and confirmed Nelson's Not HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Rays-Astros game. In the top half, with one out and one on, Rays baserunner R2 Kevin Kiermaier attempted to steal third base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to third baseman Matt Dominguez as Kiermaier slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Nelson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 1-0.

In the bottom frame, with two out and three on, Astros batter Dominguez hit a 0-1 slider from Rays pitcher Chris Archer on a fly ball to deep left field near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of unsolicited initiation by Crew Chief Nelson, Nelson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 12-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 508th, 509th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 271/509 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros, 6/14/14
Video: Play stands; Astros catch the Rays stealing on call upheld in the third inning (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Dominguez's drive confirmed not to have left the ballpark for a double (HOU)

MLB Replay Reviews 506-507: S Buckminster (13, 14)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's Not HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 3rd and out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Twins-Tigers game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 0-2 curveball from Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno on a fly ball to deep right field near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus and initiation by Crew Chief Jim Reynolds, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 3-1.

In the 8th, with two out and one on, Twins batter Eduardo Nunez hit a 3-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Phil Coke on the ground to second baseman Ian Kinsler, who threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Nunez arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 12-4. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 12-9.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 13th, 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' eighth, ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 506th, 507th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 18 Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 269/507 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Tigers get a homer on long fly ball to deep right field, off the fence (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Twins also get a reversal on close play at first base (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 505: Mike Estabrook (10)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's Rule 7.13 no-call (out) in the top of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Orioles game. With one out and one on, Blue Jays batter Edwin Encarnacion hit a 1-2 slider from Orioles pitcher Darren O'Day on a line drive to left fielder Nelson Cruz, who threw to shortstop J.J. Hardy to catcher Nick Hundley as Blue Jays baserunner R1 Jose Bautista slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Blue Jays Manager John Farrell and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 3-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 505th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Farrell's 24th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 269/505 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/14/14
Video: Play confirmed; Out call on play at the plate is confirmed following Replay Review (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 504: Kerwin Danley (09)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Kerwin Danley's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Cubs-Phillies game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Nate Schierholtz hit a 1-1 fastball from Phillies pitcher Jake Diekman on the ground to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who threw to second baseman Chase Utley to first baseman Ryan Howard as Schierholtz arrived at first base, Cubs baserunner R1 Luis Valbuena out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Danley's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 7-4. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 504th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 268/504 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6/14/14
Video: Play stands; Danley's out call on the back-end of the Phil's DP is upheld (CHC)

MLB Replay Reviews 502-503: Mike Muchlinski (06, 07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mike Muchlinski's safe call in the top of the 1st and upheld Muchlinski's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Giants game. In the 1st, with two out and two on, Rockies batter Josh Rutledge hit a 3-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong on the ground to third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who threw to first baseman Micael Morse as Rutledge arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Muchlinski's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Giants batter Angel Pagan hit a 2-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher LaTroy Hawkins on the ground to shortstop Rutledge, who threw to second baseman DJ LeMahieu to first baseman Justin Morneau as Pagan arrived at first base, Giants baserunner R1 Tim Lincecum out at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bochy, Muchlinski's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 5-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 18th, 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 502nd, 503rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 267/503 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Giants win challenge in the 1st to get out of an early jam (SF)
Video: Play stands; Game ends on a COL DP that is upheld following Bochy's final challenge (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 501: Chris Conroy (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Chris Conroy's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. With one out and two on, White Sox batter Dayan Viciedo hit a 1-0 fastball from Royals pitcher Aaron Crow on a line drive to right fielder Nori Aoki, who threw to catcher Salvador Perez as White Sox baserunner R2 Adam Eaton slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Conroy's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 6-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 9-1.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Emmel's second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 501st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 266/501 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals preserve the shutout—for now—with challenge in the 8th (KC)

Friday, June 13, 2014

MLB Ejections 090-091: Mark Ripperger (2-3; Phillies)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Phillies P Roberto Hernandez for throwing at Cubs batter Starlin Castro and Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg for arguing Hernandez's ejection (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 6th inning of the Cubs-Phillies game. With two out and none on, Castro took a 0-0 sinker from Hernandez for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and inside, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 2-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mark Ripperger now has 7 points in the UEFL (1 Previous + 2*[3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 7).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 5 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 2 Irrecusable EJ = 1).

This is the 90th, 91st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Hernandez's line was 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER (L).
This is the 36th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Phillies' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL East (NYM 5; ATL, MIA, PHI 3; WAS 0).
This is Roberto Hernandez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Fausto Carmona (Hernandez's prior identity)'s first ejection since Sept 19, '08 (Layne; Fighting).
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since June 7, 2014 (Tom Hallion; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since May 12, 2014 (Felix Hernandez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6/13/14
Video: Ripperger tosses Hernandez for an intentional hit-by-pitch; skip heaved arguing the boot (PHI)
Video: Sandberg discusses the 6th inning ejection without warning during his post-game presser (0:43)

MLB Instant Replay Review 500: Mike Muchlinski (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mike Muchlinski's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Giants game. With two out and one on, Rockies baserunner R1 Charlie Blackmon attempted to steal second base off Giants catcher Hector Sanchez, who threw to second baseman Brandon Hicks as Blackmon slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Muchlinski's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 7-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 500th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 266/500 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/13/14
Video: Play overturned; Giants get out of the 9th inning thanks to a timely challenge for a CS (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 499: Mike Estabrook (09)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Mike Estabrook's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Orioles game. With two out and two on, Orioles batter Nelson Cruz hit a 3-1 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Dustin McGowan on the ground to shortstop Jose Reyes, who threw to first baseman Edwin Encarnacion as Cruz arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 499th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 266/499 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/13/14
Video: Play stands; Buck argues for a pulled foot/safe call, but has his challenge fall short (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 498: Tim Welke (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tim Welke's safe call in the top of the 4th inning of the Pirates-Marlins game. With one out and one on, Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi threw to first baseman Jeff Baker to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria to Baker in an attempt to pick off Pirates baserunner R1 Russell Martin. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-6, in 13 innings.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 498th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 265/498 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins, 6/13/14
Video: Play overturned; Martin is picked off and caught stealing 2nd on rundown, diving play (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 497: Manny Gonzalez (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Twins-Tigers game. With one out and two on, Twins baserunner R2 Danny Santana attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to third baseman Nick Castellanos as Santana slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 1-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 497th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 265/497 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/13/14
Video: Play overturned; Twins pull off the steal of third base on reversed call in the third (MIN)

Thursday, June 12, 2014

MLB Ejections 086-89: Jordan Baker (2-5; Rockies, Braves)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Braves P David Carpenter for throwing at Rockies batter Corey Dickerson and Rockies Manager Walt Weiss for Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the bottom of the 8th and Rockies pitcher Nick Masset and Bench Coach (Acting Manager) Tom Runnells for throwing at Braves batter Evan Gattis in the top of the 9th inning of the Braves-Rockies game. In the 8th, with none out and none on, Rockies batter Corey Dickerson took a 1-2 fastball from Braves pitcher David Carpenter for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the HBP was located inside and belt-high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 8-3.

In the 9th, with two out and none on, Braves batter Evan Gattis took a 0-0 fastball from Rockies pitcher Nick Masset for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 10-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s second, third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Jordan Baker now has 14 points in the UEFL (6 Previous + 4*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 14).
Crew Chief Paul Emmel now has 5 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 4 Irrecusable EJ = 5).

This is the 86th, 87th, 88th, 89th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 39th, 40th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection Carpenter's line was 0.0 IP, (post-ER).
Prior to his ejection, Masset's line was 0.2 IP, 0 H.
This is the 35th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Braves' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL East (NYM 5; ATL, MIA 3; PHI 2; WAS 0).
This is the Rockies' 5/6/7th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL West (COL 7; LAD 3; SF 2; SD 1; ARI 0).
This is David Carpenter's first career MLB ejection.
This is Walt Weiss' first ejection since May 30, 2014 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nick Masset's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tom Runnells' first ejection since April 25, 1992 (Paul Runge; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jordan Baker's 1st ejection since April 25, 2014 (Bo Porter; QOC = U [USC-NEC/Warnings]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/12/14
Video: Carpenter gets chucked for intentionally beaning Dickerson after Laird left the game (COL)
Video: Masset returns the favor for the obligatory two-fer ejection as Gattis takes first base (ATL)
Video: Must C: After Laird is knocked out of the game, a sequence of retaliation follows (MLBAM)

MLB Ejection 085: Angel Hernandez (2; Anthony Recker)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Mets C Anthony Recker for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 11th inning of the Brewers-Mets game. With two out and three on, Recker took a 2-2 sinker from Brewers pitcher Brandon Kintzler for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px 0.574, pz 1.394 / sz_bot 1.67), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-1, in 13 innings.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Angel Hernandez now has -8 points in the UEFL (-6 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -8).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has -1 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 0 Incorrect EJ = -1).

This is the 85th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 38th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Recker was 1-5 in the contest.
This is the Mets' 5th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL East (NYM 5; MIA 3; ATL, PHI 2; WAS 0).
This is Anthony Recker's first career MLB ejection.
This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since April 25, 2014 (Matt Kemp; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets, 6/12/14
Video: Called out looking to end the 11th, Recker explodes and is thrown out by Hernandez (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 496: Mike DiMuro (09)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Mike DiMuro's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Blue Jays-Orioles game. With one out and one on, Blue Jays batter Darin Mastroianni hit a 1-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Zach Britton on the ground to shortstop J.J. Hardy, who threw to second baseman Jonathan Schoop to first baseman Chris Davis as Mastroianni arrived at first base, Blue Jays baserunner R1 Steve Tolleson out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, DiMuro's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 4-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 496th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 265/496 (.534 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/12/14
Video: Play confirmed; Jays' challenge prolongs the inevitable as Orioles seal the win with a DP (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 495: Alan Porter (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Alan Porter's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Diamondbacks-Astros game. With one out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Ender Inciarte hit a 0-0 sinker from Astros pitcher Scott Feldman on a ground ball to right fielder George Springer, who threw to third baseman Matt Dominguez as Diamondbacks baserunner David Peralta slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Porter's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 495th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 264/495 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros, 6/12/14
Video: Play stands; D'backs put runners on the corners after Bo's unsuccessful challenge (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 494: Scott Barry (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Scott Barry's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Cubs-Pirates game. With none out and two on, Pirates batter Andrew McCutchen hit a 0-0 fastball from Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija on a line drive to center fielder Junior Lake, who threw to shortstop Starlin Castro to third baseman Luis Valbuena as McCutchen arrived at third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Barry's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 4-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Scott Barry (87)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 494th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 263/494 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/12/14
Video: Play stands; Cutch over slides third base and is tagged out on upheld RBI double (PIT)

MLB Replay Reviews 492-493: Carlson, Nelson (05, 04)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mark Carlson's HBP no-call in the top of the 7th and overturned 2B Umpire Jeff Nelson's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. In the 7th, with none out and none on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez took a 0-2 slider from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale for a called first ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Carlson's rulings was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with one out and none on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn hit a 1-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on a line drive to left fielder Rajai Davis, who attempted to catch the ball on the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Nelson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 4-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 492nd, 493rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 19th Replay Review of 2014.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 262/493 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/12/14
Video: Play stands; Hit-by-pitch no-call on pitch that bounced is upheld after Tigers challenge (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Catch turns into a trap on reviewed play in the last of the ninth (CWS)

MLB Replay Reviews 490-491: Fagan, Tichenor (08, 04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Clint Fagan's safe call in the top of the 3rd and confirmed HP Umpire Todd Tichenor's out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Padres-Phillies game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Phillies batter Ben Revere bunted a 0-1 fastball from Padres pitcher Eric Stults on the ground to first baseman Yonder Alonso, who threw to second baseman Alexi Amarista as Revere arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Fagan's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 2-1.

In the 6th, with none out and two on, Phillies batter Will Nieves hit a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Dale Thayer on the ground to third baseman Chase Headley, who threw to catcher Yasmani Grandal as Phillies baserunner R3 John Mayberry slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Tichenor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 490th, 491st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 261/491 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Diego Padres, 6/12/14
Video: Play overturned; After further review, Revere's bunt for hit is actually a sacrifice (SD)
Video: Play confirmed; In the Philly rain, mud plays a role in a Padres' force at the plate (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 489: Brian Knight (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Brian Knight's safe call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With none out and one on, Reds batter Brandon Phillips hit a 1-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke on the ground to first baseman Adrian Gonzalez to second baseman Dee Gordon, who threw to pitcher Greinke as Phillips arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Knight's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 2-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' sixth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 489th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 260/489 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/12/14
Video: Play overturned; Dodgers win challenge in the Reds' initial frame on footrace to 1st base (LAD)

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Hernandez, Cederstrom

HP Umpire Gary Cederstrom ejected Mets Manager Terry Collins for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 1B Umpire Angel Hernandez's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Brewers-Mets game. With none out and none on, Mets batter Taylor Teagarden hit a 3-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta on the ground to first baseman Mark Reynolds, who threw to Peralta as Teagarden arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Hernandez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. Replays indicate Peralta possessed the baseball prior to Teagarden's arrival, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection and review, the Brewers were leading, 3-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 84th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 34th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 488th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Mets' 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL East (NYM 4; MIA 3; ATL, PHI 2; WAS 0).
This is Terry Collins' first ejection since Aug 21, 2013 (Jerry Layne; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Gary Cederstrom's first ejection since May 22, 2012 (Carlos Ruiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins' 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 260/488 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets, 6/11/14
Video: Play stands; Freeze frame analysis of the banger at 1st fails to yield conclusive evidence (NYM)

MLB Ejection 083: Seth Buckminster (4; Matt Kemp)

HP Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Dodgers RF Matt Kemp for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (arguing a previous play's call) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With one out and none on, Kemp took a 2-2 cutter from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto for a called third strike, after which ensuing batter Andre Ethier took three pitches from Cueto for a called first ball, second ball and first strike. Replays indicate Kemp was ejected following Ethier's 2-0 pitch for arguing a previous at-bat's ruling, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Seth Buckminster now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Prev + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable = -2).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 2).

This is the 83rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 37th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Kemp was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Dodgers' 3rd ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL West (COL 4; LAD 3; SF 2; SD 1; ARI 0).
This is Matt Kemp's first ejection since April 25, 2014 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Seth Buckminster's first ejection since May 23, 2014 (Juan Samuel; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/11/14
Video: Kemp argues the strike zone from the dugout, prompting his removal from the game (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 487: Will Little (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Will Little's safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Orioles game. With two out and two on, Orioles batter Nick Markakis hit a 1-0 changeup from Red Sox pitcher Rubby De La Rosa on the ground to third baseman Xander Bogaerts, who threw to second baseman Dustin Pedroia as Orioles baserunner R1 Nick Hundley slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Little's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 487th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 259/487 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/11/14
Video: Play overturned; Orioles are denied a run as Sox get out of the 4th inning on reversal (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 486: Mike Everitt (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mike Everitt's out call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. With two out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Rajai Davis attempted to steal second base off White Sox pitcher John Danks. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Everitt's ruling was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 1-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 486th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 259/486 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/11/14
Video: Play overturned; White Sox's pickoff attempt is overturned in the third inning (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 485: Tom Hallion (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Tom Hallion's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Twins-Blue Jays game. With one out and one on, Twins batter Kurt Suzuki hit a 0-1 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman on a line drive to right fielder Jose Bautista, who threw to shortstop Jose Reyes as Suzuki slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Hallion's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 3-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 485th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 258/485 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6/10/14
Video: Play stands; Minnesota loses its challenge on upheld tag play at second base (MIN)

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

MLB Instant Replay Review 484: John Tumpane (07)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire John Tumpane's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Athletics-Angels game. With one out and one on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 2-1 slider from Athletics pitcher Luke Gregerson on a line drive to left fielder Yoenis Cespedes, who threw to catcher Derek Norris as Angels baserunner R1 Howie Kendrick slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by Crew Chief Bob Davidson, Tumpane's ruling was affirmed (both the ruling that Norris did not violate the provisions of the anti-blocking Rule 7.13 and the issue of whether the baserunner was safe/out), the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 14 innings.


This is John Tumpane (74)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 484th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 257/484 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/10/14
Video: Play confirmed; Athletics keep Halos' go-ahead run off the board in eighth (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 483: Seth Buckminster (12)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Andre Ethier hit a 3-2 cutter from Reds pitcher Mike Leake on the ground to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who threw to first baseman Joey Votto as Ethier arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 4-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 483rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 256/483 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals, 6/10/14
Video: Play overturned; Ethier beats out Phillips' bobble to reach first in LA's 6th inning (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 481-482: Phil Cuzzi (06-07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd and overturned Cuzzi's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Nationals-Giants game. In the 3rd, with one out and one on, Giants batter Angel Pagan hit a 1-2 cutter from Nationals pitcher Doug Fister on the ground to second baseman Danny Espinoza, who tagged Giants baserunner R1 Madison Bumgarner and threw to first baseman Adam LaRoche as Pagan arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Cuzzi's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 6th, with two out and one on, Nationals batter Ian Desmond hit a 2-2 slider from Giants pitcher Bumgarner on the ground to first baseman Michael Morse, who threw to Bumgarner as Desmond arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Cuzzi's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 2-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 481st, 482nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 16th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 256/482 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/10/14
Video: Play stands; Nats lose challenge on Pagan's fielder's choice in a scoreless third inning (WAS)
Video: Play overturned; Giants get out of the sixth inning on reversed footrace at first base (SF)

MLB Replay Reviews 479-480: Hudson, Blaser (07, 05)

Instant Replay Review reversed 2B Umpire Marvin Hudson's out (catch/transfer) call in the bottom of the 3rd and upheld 1B Umpire Cory Blaser's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Royals game. In the 3rd, with one out and two on, Royals batter Jarrod Dyson hit a 0-0 slider from Indians pitcher Corey Kluber on the ground to second baseman Jason Kipnis, who threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera as Royals baserunner R1 Alcides Escobar slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hudson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Indians batter David Murphy hit a 1-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Jason Vargas on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who tagged first base as Murphy arrived at the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Blaser's ruling was affirmed the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 6-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cory Blaser (89)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 22nd, 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 479th, 480th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 255/480 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/10/14
Video: Play overturned; Replays show no possession at second base, reversing the transfer call (KC)
Video: Play confirmed; Replays indicate Hosmer's glove touched first base prior to Murphy (CLE)

MLB Replay Reviews 476-478: Wendelstedt, Estabrook

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 1st, HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's HBP call in the bottom of the 8th and Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays batter Kevin Kiermaier hit a 0-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on the ground to first baseman Allen Craig, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to pitcher Wainwright as Kiermaier arrived at first base, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rays batter Jerry Sands took a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal for a called hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 0-0 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Rosenthal on the ground to shortstop Peralta, who threw to first baseman Craig as Forsythe arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Joe Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 26th, 27th, 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 476th, 477th, 478th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 23rd, 24th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 254/478 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/10/14
Video: Play stands; Cards get out of the first on double play back-end out that is upheld (TB)
Video: Play stands; Sands is hit by a pitch to load the bases as Matheny's challenge fails (STL)
Video: Play stands; First out of the last of the 9th is recorded on close play at first base (TB)

Injury: Jim Wolf Takes Foul Ball to Mask, Marquez Debuts

HP Umpire Jim Wolf left Monday's Indians-Rangers game after suffering a foul ball to the face mask while Alfonso Marquez worked his first game of the 2014 Regular Season the same day.

With none out and two on in the bottom of the 6th inning, Rangers batter Daniel Robertson hit a 1-1 fastball from Indians pitcher John Axford directly back into home plate umpire Jim Wolf's protective face mask.

Wolf was replaced behind the plate by 2B Umpire Mark Ripperger while 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale and crew chief 3B Umpire Gary Cederstrom worked the bases in a three-man crew.

If a concussion is diagnosed or as a precaution, Wolf will be placed on MLB's 7-day Concussion List. In the interim, Angel Hernandez joined Cederstrom's crew as the second base umpire in New York (NL) Tuesday evening with Ripperger taking the third base position.

Hernandez served as 3B Umpire during Sunday's Athletics-Orioles game that featured two Replay Reviews and two ejections: A's pitcher Fernando Abad and Orioles third baseman Manny Machado.

Video: Wolf takes a hard foul ball to the face during Cleveland's blowout of the Rangers (CLE)

Alfonso Marquez Makes 2014 MLB Debut

On a related note, Alfonso Marquez worked his first games of the 2014 MLB Regular Season Friday and Saturday evening in Minnesota with his regular crew (chief Ted Barrett). After a day off Sunday, Marquez appeared Monday afternoon in San Francisco with Gerry Davis' crew, manning first base as the Nationals defeated the Giants, 9-2.

MLB Instant Replay Review 475: Alan Porter (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Alan Porter's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Astros-Diamondbacks game. With one out and one on, Astros batter Robbie Grossman hit a 1-0 changeup from Diamondbacks pitcher Bronson Arroyo on the ground to first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, who threw to shortstop Chris Owings to pitcher Arroyo as Grossman arrived at first base, Astros baserunner R1 Matt Dominguez out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Porter's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 475th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/475 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/10/14
Video: Play overturned; D'Backs turn a double play thanks to second look on replay (HOU)

Monday, June 9, 2014

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Bob Davidson (10|3)

1B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Angels Manager Mike Scioscia for arguing an Instant Replay Review decision that overturned Davidson's HR call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Angels game. With one out and one on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 2-2 cutter from Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez on a fly ball to deep right-center field near the top of the outfield wall, where it came into contact with spectators. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Davidson, Davidson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate the spectators reached out of the stands and over the playing surface, making contact with a live ball, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 4-1. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 82nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 33rd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 474th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Angels' 1st ejection of 2014, 5th in the AL West (SEA, TEX 4; HOU, OAK 2; LAA 1).
This is Mike Scioscia's first ejection since July 30, 2013 (Jerry Layne; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Matt Carpenter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/474 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/9/14
Video: Play overturned; Ruled fan interference, NY places Trout at 2nd, spurring Sciosc's ejection (LAA)

MLB Replay Reviews 472-473: Gonzalez, Reynolds (08, 14)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's no HR (foul ball) call in the bottom of the 2nd and upheld 1B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 1-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren to deep left field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jim Reynolds, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 1-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas hit a 0-0 slider from Reds pitcher Sean Marshall on the ground to third baseman Ramon Santiago, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips to first baseman Todd Frazier as Rojas arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Jamie Romak out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Reynolds' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' 3rd, 4th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 472nd, 473rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/473 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; Dodgers retain a 1-0 lead on long strike foul ball by Cozart in the 2nd (LAD)
Video: Play stands; Reds lose second Review of the game, first challenge, on failed DP in 8th (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 471: Marty Foster (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Marty Foster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Diamondbacks game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Jon Singleton hit a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz on the ground to right fielder Gerardo Parra, who threw to catcher Miguel Montero as Astros baserunner R2 Jose Altuve arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Foster's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 4-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 471st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 249/471 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs deny 'Stros an insurance run on play at the plate in 9th (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 470: Brian Gorman (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Brian Gorman's out call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Orioles game. With none out and one on, Orioles batter Chris Davis hit a 0-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on the ground to Peavy, who threw to first baseman Mike Napoli as Davis arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Gorman's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 1-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 470th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 248/470 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/9/14
Video: Play overturned; Orioles step up their fourth-inning threat on reversed call at first base (BAL)