Odd Plays from Safe to Out and In Between

In this Odd Plays in Baseball review, tmac analyzes HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's batter interference no-call at home plate, 3B Umpire David Arrieta working near second base to make a call at third, and 2B Umpire Ramon De Jesus moving on a tag play, losing the non-reviewable runner pushed off base angle in the process.

Replay Review overturned that safe call, which perhaps turned a correct call into an incorrect one.

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Wegner & Crew Warn Rockies & Red Sox in Sticky Situation

After Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill and Red Sox batter Reese McGuire exchanged words, leading to a benches-clearing incident in Colorado, Chief Mark Wegner's crew met to discuss remedies, ultimately opting for warnings to both teams, issued by HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak. The game proceeded without further incident as Colorado defeated Boston, 20-7.

Although Quantrill appeared to instigate the situation, and ordinarily might have merited ejection, it would appear the crew either did not observe the misconduct or deemed it unworthy of expulsion. Instead, the crew opted to clean up the mess by warning both teams.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) states, "If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially 'warned' prior to the game or at any time during the game," and this crew in the absence of observing an ejectable instigation offense, found that benches clearing constituted a circumstance to warrant warnings.

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MLB Ejections 127-8 - Mike Estabrook (LAA x2)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Angels hitting coach Johnny Washington (strike three call to Brandon Drury; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd and 1B Nolan Schanuel (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Angels-#Mariners game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Angels batter Drury took a 3-2 sinker from Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller 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 -0.18, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.78 / RAD 1.66 / MOE 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of Washington's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. In the 8th, with none out and two on, Angels batter Schanuel took a 3-2 fastball from Mariners pitcher Ryne Stanek for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.23, pz 1.57 [sz_bot 1.33 / RAD 1.21]), the call was correct. At the time of Schanuel's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

These are Mike Estabrook (83)'s 5th and 6th ejections of 2024.

*The pitch to Drury was located 2.04 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

These are the 127th and 128th ejections of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 46th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Schanuel was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.

This is the 18th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 18 Coaches, 46 Players.

This is Los Angeles' 3/4th ejection of 2024, 5th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 5; LAA 4).

This is Johnny Washington's first career MLB ejection.

This is Nolan Schanuel's first career MLB ejection.

This is Mike Estabrook's 5/6th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 16 (Rob Thomson; QOC = Y [HBP]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 126 - Mark Wegner (1; Alex Cora)

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 11th inning of the #RedSox-#Rockies game. Cora was ejected during the inning break between the 11th and 12th innings. Replays indicate that of the four callable pitches during the half inning immediately preceding ejection, all four were officiated properly (4/4 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 7-7. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 9-8, in 12 innings.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 126th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 64th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Boston's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-3rd in the AL East (NYY 8; TOR 7; BAL, BOS, TB 3).

This is Alex Cora's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 8 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Mark Wegner's 1st ejection since August 5, 2023 (Tim Anderson; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 125 - Jordan Baker (2; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (warnings after Gabriel Moreno HBP) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Royals game. With one out and none on in the bottom of the 6th, Royals batter Bobby Witt Jr, who was a single shy of hitting for the cycle, took a 0-0 sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Humberto Castellanos for a hit-by-pitch. With two outs and none on in the top of the 7th, Diamondbacks batter Moreno took a 2-1 sinker from Royals pitcher John Schreiber for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and struck Moreno in the back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 125th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 63rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 63 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Arizona's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 6; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 15 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jordan Baker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 7 (Julio Rodríguez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 124 - Rob Drake (1; Skip Schumaker)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Marlins manager Skip Schumaker (balls/strikes) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Mets-#Marlins game. After Jesús Sánchez grounded out to end the inning, Schumaker exited the dugout to argue balls and strikes with HP Umpire Drake, resulting in his ejection. Replays indicate of the nine callable pitches in the half-inning immediately preceding ejection, Drake officiated all nine correctly (9/9 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 124th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 62nd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Miami's 5th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM, WAS 5; PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Skip Schumaker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 15 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This Rob Drake's 1st ejection since April 21, 2022 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Miami Marlins, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 123 - Edwin Moscoso (3; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (foul tip call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, White Sox baserunner Luis Robert Jr attempted to steal second base on a 2-2 changeup from Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen, resulting in a foul tip by White Sox batter Andrew Benintendi. Replays indicate Rangers catcher Jonah Heim initially caught the batted ball before losing it on the post-catch transfer/exchange attempt, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rules: "A FOUL TIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught, and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play."

This is the 123rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Texas' 5th ejection of 2024, 4th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 5; LAA 2).

This is Bruce Bochy's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 14 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [RLI]).

This is Edwin Moscoso's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 11 (Matt Blake; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 122 - Chris Conroy (1; Bob Melvin)

3B Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin (arguing prior games' calls during the pre-game plate meeting) prior to the top of the 1st inning of the #Giants-#Rockies game. During the pre-game plate meeting and lineup card exchange, Melvin presented the lineup cards on behalf of San Francisco and was ejected shortly thereafter for arguing calls and plays from prior games in the series. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 122nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 60th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 60 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is San Francisco's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (SD, SF 6; ARI 5; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Bob Melvin's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 17 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chris Conroy's 1st ejection since August 24, 2021 (Joc Pederson; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies, 7/21/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 121 - Edwin Jimenez (1; Aaron Boone)

HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (strike three call to Alex Verdugo; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rays-#Yankees game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Verdugo took a 3-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Colin Poche for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.53, pz 1.39 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48 / MOE 1.40]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Edwin Jimenez (75)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 121st ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 59th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is New York's 8th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY 8; TOR 7; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).

This is Aaron Boone's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Derek Thomas; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Edwin Jimenez's 1st ejection since July 16, 2023 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees, 7/21/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 120 - Gabe Morales (2; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (check swing strike one call to Daulton Varsho) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Varsho attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Morales. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 8-7. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 120th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Toronto's 7th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 7; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).

This is John Schneider's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 7 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Gabe Morales' 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 13 (Chris Bassitt; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 7/14/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 119 - David Arrieta (1; Oliver Marmol)

HP Umpire David Arrieta ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (strike two call to Nolan Arenado; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Cubs-#Cardinals game. With none out and none on, Cardinals batter Arenado took a 0-1 sinker from Cubs pitcher Mark Leiter Jr for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.60, pz 1.91 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 4-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is David Arrieta (100)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 4.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 119th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 57th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 57 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is St Louis' 5th ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the NL Central (MIL 6; PIT, STL 5; CHC 4; CIN 3).

This is Oliver Marmol's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 22 (Charlie Ramos; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is David Arrieta's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs St Louis Cardinals (DH Game 2), 7/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 118 - Gabe Morales (1; Chris Bassitt)

1B Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays bench player Chris Bassitt (check swing strike call to George Springer) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Diamondbacks game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Springer attempted to check his swing on a 1-0 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Yilber Diaz, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Ryan Additon and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Morales. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 12-1.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 119th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 45th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Toronto's 6th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 7; TOR 6; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).

This is Chris Bassitt's first career MLB ejection.

This is Gabe Morales' 1st ejection since August 5, 2023 (Ruben Niebla; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 7/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 117 - Derek Thomas (5; Dane Myers)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Marlins CF Dane Myers (strike three check swing call) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Reds game. With one out and two on, Marlins batter Myers attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 cutter from Reds pitcher Lucas Sims, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Thomas. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 10-6. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 10-6.

This is Derek Thomas (106)'s 5th ejection of 2024.

This is the 118th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 44th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 44 Players.

This is Miami's 4th ejection of 2024, 3rd in the NL East (NYM, WAS 5; MIA 4; PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Dane Myers' first career MLB ejection.

This is Derek Thomas' 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 26 (Pedro Grifol; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds, 7/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 116 - Nestor Ceja (1; Mauricio Dubón)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Astros PH Mauricio Dubón (Replay Review decision that upheld 1B Umpire Carlos Torres' out call) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Dubón hit a 1-2 knuckle curve from Rangers pitcher David Robertson on the ground to shortstop Corey Seager, who threw to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe as Dubón arrived at first base, ruled out by 1B Umpire Torres. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros manager Joe Espada, Torres' out call stood. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether or not Dubón was out at first base, the call stands was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.

This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 117th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 43rd player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 43 Players.

This is Houston's 7th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 4; LAA 2).

This is Mauricio Dubón's first career MLB ejection.

This is Nestor Ceja's 1st ejection since July 6, 2023 (Mike Ford; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 7/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 115 - Malachi Moore (3; Marcus Thames)

HP Umpire Malachi Moore ejected White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames (strike one call to Tommy Pham; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Pirates-#WhiteSox game. With one out and one on, White Sox batter Pham took a 0-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Luis L Ortiz for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.98, pz 1.44 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53 / MOE 1.45]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 1-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Malachi Moore (44)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 0.79 horizontal and 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 115th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 17th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is Chicago's 8th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 8; KC, MIN 2; CLE 1; DET 0).

This is Marcus Thames' 1st ejection since August 4, 2023 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Malachi Moore's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 17 (David Bell; QOC = U [Stadium Lights]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox, 7/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 114 - Jeremie Rehak (2; Carlos Mendoza)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza (strike three call to Jose Iglesias; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Mets game. With one out and none on, Iglesias took a 3-2 sweeper from Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.66, pz 3.53 [sz_top 3.37 / RAD 3.49 / MOE 3.57]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 7-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 114th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 56th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 16 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (NYM, WAS 5; MIA, PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since June 6, 2021 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y-c [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jeremie Rehak's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 11 (Reese McGuire; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets, 7/12/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 113 - Will Little (1; Brandon Hyde)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Orioles manager Brandon Hyde (throwing at non-ejection/instigating benches-clearing incident) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#Orioles game. With one out and none on, Orioles batter Heston Kjerstad took a 0-2 sinker from Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes for a hit by pitch, resulting in a benches-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Kjerstad in the head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 4-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Will Little (93)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 113th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 55th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 55 Managers, 16 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is Baltimore's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY 7; TOR 5; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).

This is Brandon Hyde's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 7 (Alex Tosi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Will Little's 1st ejection since July 27, 2023 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles, 7/12/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 112 - David Rackley (1; Trea Turner)

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Phillies SS Trea Turner (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Athletics-#Phillies game. With one out and none on, Phillies batter Turner took a 1-2 sweeper from A's pitcher TJ McFarland 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 -0.52, pz 1.59 [sz_bot 1.69 / RAD 1.57]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 6-2. The A's ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is David Rackley (86)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 1.20 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 112th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 42nd player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 16 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is Philadelphia's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-3rd in the NL East (WAS 5; NYM 4; MIA, PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Trea Turner's 1st ejection since July 24, 2023 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is David Rackley's 1st ejection since August 27, 2023 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs Philadelphia Phillies, 7/12/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 111 - Edwin Moscoso (2; Matt Blake)

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake (strike one call to Jose Trevino; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#Rays game. With one out and two on, Yankees batter Trevino took a a 3-0 fastball from Colin Poche for a called first strike before striking out on a 3-2 fastball. Replays indicate the 3-0 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.21, pz 3.48 [sz_top 3.00 / RAD 3.12 / MOE 3.20]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 5-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 3.36 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 111th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 16th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 16 Coaches, 41 Players.

This is New York's 7th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL East (NYY 7; TOR 5; TB 3; BAL, BOS 2).

This is Matt Blake's 1st ejection since May 14, 2023 (Mike Muchlinski; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Edwin Moscoso's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 15 (Aroldis Chapman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays, 7/11/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 110 - Nick Mahrley (3; Kevin Pillar)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Angels RF Kevin Pillar (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Mariners-#Angels game. With one out and none on, Pillar took a 3-2 fastball for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate (px 1.07, pz 2.37), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 11-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 11-0.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.87 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 110th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 41st player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 15 Coaches, 41 Players.

This is Los Angeles' 2nd ejection of 2024, 5th in the AL West (SEA 7; OAK, HOU 6; TEX 4; LAA 2).

This is Kevin Pillar's 1st ejection since July 21, 2019 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Nick Mahrley's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 15 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Los Angeles Angels of Losing, 7/11/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 109 - Chad Fairchild (3; Miguel Cairo)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Nationals bench coach Miguel Cairo (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Nationals-#Mets game. With one out and none on, Nationals batter Jacob Young took a 1-1 sweeper from Mets pitcher Phil Maton for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.33, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.55 / RAD 1.43]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-0.

This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 2.16 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 109th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 15th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 15 Coaches, 40 Players.

This is Washington's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL East (WAS 6; NYM 4; MIA 3; PHI 2; ATL 0).

This is Miguel Cairo's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 7 (Alfonso Márquez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chad Fairchild's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 1 (Kevin Cash; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs New York Mets, 7/11/24 | Video as follows:

Home Run Stands Even With Fan Interference Optics

Rockies batter Michael Toglia's home run survived Replay Review in Colorado despite video definitively indicating a fan's glove made contact with Royals left fielder Dairon Blanco's glove while the ball was still in flight. Why did umpires in New York return a "call stands"? It's baseball's parallax.

The Official Baseball Rules Definitions of Terms state, "Spectator interference occurs when a spectator (or an object thrown by the spectator) hinders a player’s attempt to make a play on a live ball, by going onto the playing field, or reaching out of the stands and over the playing field."

The definition of playing field is further explained with OBR 2.01 and the definition of fair territory, which state, "that part of the playing field within, and including the first base and third base lines, from home base to the bottom of the playing field" (foul is similar [yet different]). Thus, the vertical plane along the warning track side of the outfield wall/fence serves as the playing field's diving line.

This means the top of the fence is fair game for the fan to attempt a catch or even to interfere with the fielder—effectively, there is no interference to consider unless the fan reaches out over the warning track, not above the wall itself.

OBR 6.01(e) states that if fan interference occurs, "the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in their opinion will nullify the act of interference," including the potential of awarding the defensive team an out.

Upon Crew Chief Larry Vanover shipping this to Replay HQ, the standard to confirm or overturn a call is "clear and convincing" video evidence, the absence of which results in a call stands outcome.

The issue with reviewing this play at Coors Field is a similar issue at other parks, too, in that the replay camera angles all suffer from a degree of parallax illusion, which creates uncertainty and fails to meet the clear and convincing standard.

Parallax is a displacement or difference in the apparent position of an object viewed along two different lines of sight, measured by angle of inclination between two lines. Parallax effect occurs when viewing from a certain angle creates an illusion that something has occurred (such as, in hockey, a puck crossing a goal line) that upon viewing the play from a more definitive angle—namely top-down—conclusively demonstrates the initial impression was incorrect.

Because the fan's hands were in the air, parallax effect made it difficult to judge the fan's position relative to the playing field boundary. Accordingly, even though it might look at first glance as if the fan definitively reached over the playing field and contacted the fielder and ball at that point, the Replay Official could not be certain that this view was free from parallax illusion, and returned a call stands verdict due to this uncertainty.

Thus, to Royals manager Matt Quatraro's statement, "I don't know what the explanation was, and whatever it was, it's going to be a bad explanation," there you are—through science.

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MLB Ejection 108 - Jordan Baker (1; Julio Rodríguez)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Mariners bench player Julio Rodríguez (strike three call to Mitch Garver; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #BlueJays-#Mariners game. With none out and none on, Mariners batter Garver took a 3-2 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Chad Green. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.58, pz 1.56 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 3.24 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 108th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 40th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Rodríguez was 0-0 in the contest (HBP).

Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 14 Coaches, 40 Players.

This is Seattle's 7th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (SEA 7; OAK, HOU 6; TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Julio Rodriguez's 1st ejection since June 26, 2022 (John Bacon; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Jordan Baker's 1st ejection since August 26, 2023 (Dave Roberts; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners, 7/7/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 107 - John Tumpane (3; Derek Shelton)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Pirates manager Derek Shelton (strike call to Jack Suwinski; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Mets-#Pirates game. With two out and the bases loaded, Pirates batter Suwinski took a 3-1 sinker from Mets pitcher Reed Garrett for a called second strike, before striking out swinging. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.73, pz 1.33 [sz_bot 1.69 / RAD 1.57 / MOE 1.49]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 107th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 54th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 54 Managers, 14 Coaches, 39 Players.

This is Pittsburgh's 5th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the NL Central (MIL 6; PIT 5; CHC, STL 4; CIN 3).

This is Derek Shelton's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 20 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This is John Tumpane's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 24 (Alex Wood; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/6/24 | Video as follows:

Calls of the Month - June 2024

Our Top 5 Calls of the Month for June 2024 follow several tricky plays on the bases, a heads up call from a plate umpire helping a blocked out crewmate, and a tag by the slimmest of margins.

5) Gabe Morales is perfectly still watching for a pulled foot while nailing a whacker! 

4) Tom Hanahan calmly calls a pickoff at 1st

3) Will Little Fair/Foul and Force out at 3rd! 

2) CB Bucknor on a swipe tag at 1B as HPU... wait, what?! 

1) Mark Carlson Sees some dirt dislodged by a glove and gets the OUT!

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MLB Ejection 106 - Stu Scheurwater (3; Eugenio Suárez)

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Diamondbacks 3B Eugenio Suárez (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Dodgers game. With one out and one on, Suárez took a 2-2 sinker from Dodgers pitcher Nick Ramirez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.70, pz 2.30), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-3. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 2.57 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 106th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 39th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Suárez was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 53 Managers, 14 Coaches, 39 Players.

This is Arizona's 5th ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the NL West (SD 6; ARI, SF 5; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Eugenio Suárez's 1st ejection since August 29, 2021 (Edwin Moscoso; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Stu Scheurwater's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 21 (Matt Williams; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies, 7/4/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 105 - Mark Ripperger (1; Willy Adames)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Brewers SS Willy Adames (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Brewers-#Rockies game. With one out and the bases loaded, Brewers batter Adames took a 1-2 slider from Rockies pitcher Dakota Hudson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the knee (px 0.46, pz 1.83 [sz_bot 1.66]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 2-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 4.44 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 105th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 38th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Adames was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 53 Managers, 14 Coaches, 38 Players.

This is Milwaukee's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 6; CHC, PIT, STL 4; CIN 3).

This is Willy Adames' 1st ejection since April 29, 2023 (Adam Beck; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since May 8, 2023 (Jean Segura; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies, 7/3/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 104 - Emil Jimenez (2; Pedro Grifol)

HP Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol (strike three call to Tommy Pham; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Guardians game. With one out and two on, White Sox batter Pham took a 3-2 slider from Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.62, pz 1.59 [sz_bot 1.63 / RAD 1.51]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 6-4. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Emil Jimenez (82)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This pitch was located 1.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 104th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 53rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 53 Managers, 14 Coaches, 37 Players.

This is Chicago's 7th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 7; KC, MIN 2; CLE 1; DET 0).

This is Pedro Grifol's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 26 (Derek Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Emil Jimenez's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 13 (Lane Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Söx vs Cleveland Guardians, 7/2/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 103 - Brennan Miller (3; Pat Murphy)

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy (out of the base path call by 1B Umpire Brian O'Nora; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Brewers-#Rockies game. With one out and none on, Brewers batter Joey Ortiz bunted a first-pitch fastball from Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber to Gomber, who lunged and attempted to tag batter-runner Ortiz as he avoided the tag en route to first base, ruled out of the base path by 1B Umpire O'Nora. Replays indicate batter-runner Ortiz ran more than three feet away from his base path to avoid the tag, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-7, in 10 innings.

This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(1): "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely."

This is the 103rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 52nd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 52 Managers, 14 Coaches, 37 Players.

This is Milwaukee's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 5; CHC, PIT, STL 4; CIN 3).

This is Pat Murphy's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 30 (Chris Guccione; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Brennan Miller's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 31 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Colorado Rockies, 7/1/24 | Video as follows:

Fly Ball Hits Batter's Helmet, Caught by Fielder

A fly ball hit a batter's helmet and was caught on the rebound by a fielder, resulting in an eventual out call from the umpires, but not for the catch. Let's look at the interference rule to figure out what happened, and we'll look at both college and professional baseball rules because they are nearly identical for this play, which occured in the Pacific Empire League, a first-year collegiate summer league.

First, we refer to rules like NCAA 6-2-a or OBR 5.06(c)(5) which state the ball becomes dead when "A foul ball is not caught, in which case runners return to their bases."

For the issue of a catch in this situation, see NCAA 2-16: "It is not a catch if a fielder touches a fly ball that then hits a member of the offensive team or an umpire and then is caught by that fielder or another defensive player."

Accordingly, an air out for a catch is an incorrect ruling.

Instead, we must consider fair/foul, as in NCAA 7-11-1: "A batter is out when a batted fair ball touches the batter-runner outside of the batter’s legal position in the batter's box before touching a fielder."

But if the ball is foul, we must consult the interference rule for right-of-way going to a fielder on a batted ball, as in OBR 6.01(a)(10): "It is interference by a batter or a runner when they fail to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball."

Accordingly, the most realistic outcome here is the umpire ruled the batter-runner interfered with the catcher by failing to avoid the fielder attempting to play a batted ball. I disagree, but rules-wise, that's the only call that seems to be supported by the book. Absent interference, this is a foul ball.

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MLB Ejection 102 - James Jean (1; Jose Altuve)

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Astros 2B Jose Altuve (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Mets game. With two out and two on, Altuve hit a 1-1 sinker from Mets pitcher Luis Severino on the ground to third baseman Mark Vientos, who threw to first baseman Pete Alonso for a groundout, ruled a fair ball by Jean and affirmed as fair upon crew consultation. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Altuve's left foot before bounding toward the infield, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 4-2.

This is James Jean (61)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(8): "If the batter is in a legal position in the batter’s box, see Rule 5.04(b)(5), and, in the umpire’s judgment, there was no intention to interfere with the course of the ball, a batted ball that strikes the batter or their bat shall be ruled a foul ball."

Fair/Foul in the Infield is not presently a reviewable play.

This is the 102nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Altuve was 2-4 in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 51 Managers, 14 Coaches, 37 Players.

This is Houston's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, HOU, SEA 6; TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Jose Altuve's 1st ejection since August 6, 2016 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is James Jean's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs New York Mets, 6/30/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire James Jean

Umpire James Jean made his MLB debut during Friday's Astros-Mets game in New York alongside Crew Chief Alan Porter, HP Umpire Jim Wolf, and 1B Umpire Ryan Blakney. Jean's first regular season game behind home plate will be Sunday, June 30.

Jean first officiated in the 2016 Gulf Coast Rookie League and Florida Instructional League, with stops at New York-Penn, South Atlantic, Florida State, "High-A East", Southern, and International Leagues.

He called the 2022 MiLB XM All-Star Futures game as the home plate umpire.

Jean wears sleeve number 61 (formerly worn by Bob Davidson) and is the first umpire to make his MLB debut in 2024. Other umpires on the 2024 Minor League Call-Up list having yet to debut in the major leagues are Austin Jones #77 and Jen Pawol #95.

MLB Ejection 101 - Jim Wolf (1; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (strike three call to Jake Meyers; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Mets game. With one out and two on, Astros batter Meyers took a 1-2 slider from Mets pitcher Dedniel Núñez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.41, pz 1.48 [sz_bot 1.50 / RAD 1.38]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 6-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 2.16 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 101st ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 51st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 51 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is Houston's 5th ejection of 2024, 3rd in the AL West (OAK, SEA 6; HOU 5; TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Joe Espada's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Derek Thomas; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jim Wolf's 1st ejection since June 18, 2023 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs New York Mets, 6/28/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 100 - Tripp Gibson (2; Matt Quatraro)

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Royals manager Matt Quatraro (out of base path on Nick Loftin; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Guardians-#Royals game. With two out and one on, Royals batter Hunter Renfroe hit a ground ball to Guardians third baseman José Ramírez, who attempted to tag Royals baserunner R2 Loftin running between second and third base, resulting in an out of the base path ruling from 3B Umpire Gibson. Replays indicate Loftin ran more than three feet away from his base path to avoid a tag and this deviation was not part of his attempt to avoid interfering with a fielder fielding a batted ball, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 1-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(1): "Any runner is out when they run more than three feet away from their base path to avoid being tagged unless their action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base they are attempting to reach safely."

This is the 100th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 50th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 50 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is Kansas City's 2nd ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the AL Central (CWS 6; KC, MIN 2; CLE 1; DET 0).

This is Matt Quatraro's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 13 (Paul Clemons; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).

This is Tripp Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 28 (Daniel Moskos; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Cleveland Guardians vs Kansas City Royals, 6/27/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 099 - Derek Thomas (4; Pedro Grifol)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol (strike three call to Nicky Lopez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Dodgers-#WhiteSox game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Lopez took a 2-2 sinker from Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.83, pz 1.43 [sz_bot 1.37 / RAD 1.25]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 4-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Derek Thomas (106)'s 4th ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.01 horizontal and 3.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 99th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 49th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 49 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is Chicago's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 6; MIN 2; CLE, KC 1; DET 0).

This is Pedro Grifol's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 22 (Mike Estabrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Derek Thomas' 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago White Sox, 6/26/24 | Video as follows:

A's Lose Run on Odd Retired Runner's Interference

Oakland lost a run in Anaheim as HP Umpire John Bacon declared A's baserunner Kyle McCann out at home after he missed home plate and was physically assisted by Athletics just-scored runner Armando Alvarez in returning to touch the missed base before the Angels had the opportunity to appeal. Was this the correct call?

Although Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(8) puts a runner out when "the base coach at third base, or first base, by touching or holding the runner, physically assists them in returning to or leaving third base or first base," Alvarez, who scored seconds earlier, is not a coach and the base assistance came at home plate, not first or third base.

OBR 6.01(a)(5) pertaining to recently-retired runner's interference states, "It is interference by a batter or a runner when any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of their teammate."

But with Angels pitcher Roansy Contreras appearing oblivious to McCann's initial missed base touch at home, was the home team even planning to appeal the play? Does it even matter?

According to a Wendelstedt Manual interpretation, no it does not: "A runner is out...when a member of the offensive team, other than a another runner running the bases, physically assists..."

Because just-scored Alvarez was not a "runner running the bases" at the time of the physical assistance, this is considered interference by a retired/scored runner, which puts McCann out for Oakland depriving the Angels of the free choice of a potential appeal on the missed base touch.

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MLB Ejection 098 - Adam Hamari (1; Mike Shildt)

3B Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Padres manager Mike Shildt (non-ejection of MacKenzie Gore) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #Nationals-#Padres game. With one out and none on, Padres batter Jurickson Profar took a first-pitch fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Benches previously cleared; warnings were issued. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Profar on his foot, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-7.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 98th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 48th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is San Diego's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL West (SD 6; SF 5; ARI 4; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Mike Shildt's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 16 (Adam Beck; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Adam Hamari's 1st ejection since September 17, 2023 (Kevin Cash; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs San Diego Padres, 6/25/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 097 - Jeremy Riggs (1; Gabriel Arias)

HP Umpire Jeremy Riggs ejected Guardians SS Gabriel Arias (strike one/two call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Guardians-#Orioles game. With one out and none on, Arias took 1-0 and 1-1 fastballs from Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin for called first and second strikes, before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike one was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.31, pz 1.59 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53]) and the pitch ruled strike two was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.46, pz 1.63 [sz_bot 1.64 / RAD 1.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 3-2. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Jeremy Riggs (112)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*Strike one was located 1.68 and strike two was 2.28 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 97th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 36th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Arias was 1-4 (2 SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is Cleveland's 1st ejection of 2024, T-4th in the AL Central (CWS 5; MIN 2; CLE, KC 1; DET 0).

This is Gabriel Arias' first career MLB ejection.

This is Jeremy Riggs' 1st ejection since May 3, 2022 (Max Scherzer; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles, 6/24/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 096 - Vic Carapazza (6; Edwin Díaz)

3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz (illegal substance/failed inspection) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Mets-#Cubs game. During an entry inspection conducted by 2B Umpire Brian Walsh, umpires detected an illegal substance on Díaz's pitching hand and ejected Díaz for violation of the prohibited substance rule. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 6th ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(7) states, "The pitcher shall not have on their person, or in their possession, any foreign substance."

This is the 96th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 35th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 35 Players.

This is New York's 4th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 5; NYM 4; MIA 3; PHI 2; ATL 0).

This is Edwin Díaz's first career MLB ejection.

This is Vic Carapazza's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 14 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Interference]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Chicago Cubs, 6/23/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 095 - Todd Tichenor (3; David Bell)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Reds manager David Bell (ball four call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#Reds game. With none out and one on, Red Sox batter Dominic Smith took a 3-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.97, pz 2.17), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 2-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 2.66 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 95th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 47th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 34 Players.

This is Cincinnati's 3rd ejection of 2024, 5th in the NL Central (CHC, MIL, PIT, STL 4; CIN 3).

This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 17 (Malachi Moore; QOC = U [Lighting]).

This is Todd Tichenor's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 18 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y-c [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/23/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 094 - Ben May (2; Jeff Banister)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister (pitch clock violation) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Phillies game. With one out and two on, HP Umpire May called Diamondbacks pitcher Justin Martinez for a balk (stepped toward unoccupied third base and failed to throw), after which HP Umpire May called a pitch timer violation on substitute pitcher Joe Mantiply, who failed to start his delivery prior to the expiration of time following the pitching change, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 3-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Ben May (97)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(2): "If there is a runner or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, feints a throw to first or third base and fails to complete the throw."

OBR 6.02(a)(4): "The pitcher, while touching their plate, throws, or feints a throw to an unoccupied base, except for the purpose of making a play."

This is the 94th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 14th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 14 Coaches, 34 Players.

This is Arizona's 4th ejection of 2024, 3rd in the NL West (SD, SF 5; ARI 4; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since June 1, 2023 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ben May's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 14 (Luis Urueta; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies, 6/23/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 093 - Hunter Wendelstedt (3; Jesse Winker)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Nationals LF Jesse Winker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Nationals-#Rockies game. With one out and none on, Winker took a 2-2 sinker from Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.36, pz 3.57 [sz_top 3.52 / RAD 3.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 4-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-7, on a walk-off pitch clock violation as Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan failed to deliver a 3-2, bases loaded pitch in the bottom of the 9th before the expiration of time.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 1.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Winker was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 13 Coaches, 34 Players.

This is Washington's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL East (WAS 5; MIA, NYM 3; PHI 2; ATL 0).

This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since May 20, 2023 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Luke Raley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies, 6/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 092 - Derek Thomas (3; Aaron Boone)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (ball two/four call; QOCN) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Braves-#Yankees game. With none out and none on, Braves batter Marcell Ozuna took 1-0 and 3-0 sinkers from Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman for called second and fourth balls. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.08, pz 3.48 [sz_top 3.62 / RAD 3.74 / MOE 3.66]) and the 3-0 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.25, pz 3.61 [sz_top 3.54 / RAD 3.66 / MOE 3.58]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Derek Thomas (106)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

*Th 1-0 pitch was located 2.16 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 92nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 46th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 13 Coaches, 33 Players.

This is New York's 6th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL East (NYY 6; TOR 5; TB 3; BAL, BOS 2).

This is Aaron Boone's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since May 29 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Interference]).

This is Derek Thomas' 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Joe Espada; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs New York Yankees, 6/22/24 | Video as follows: