MLB Ejection 111 - Nick Mahrley (1; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (strike one call to Tyler Heineman; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Orioles game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Heineman took a 2-0 fastball from Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.15, pz 1.36 [sz_bot 1.46 / RAD 1.34]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

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

This is the 111th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 19 Coaches, 33 Players.

This is Toronto's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 10; BOS 6; BAL, TOR 5; TB 3).

This is David Popkins' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 30 (Derek Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Nick Mahrley's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 18 (Joe Espada; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles, 7/29/25 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Mahrley ejects Popkins from dugout after complaint on first strike call of 7th inning