MLB Ejection 017 - Cory Blaser (1; Clayton McCullough)

1B Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Marlins manager Clayton McCullough (balk call; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Brewers-#Marlins game. With one out and one on, Marlins pitcher Eury Pérez attempted to pick off Brewers baserunner Brandon Lockridge, ruled a balk by 1B Umpire Blaser because Marlins 1B Connor Norby was not positioned at first base, and the throw was to the fielder, not directly to the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 3-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

MLB Umpire Manual Interpretation of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a): "The pitcher shall be charged with a balk if, while in contact with the rubber, they throw to a fielder who is either in front of or behind first or third base and obviously not making an attempt at retiring the runner at that base. However, there is no violation if the pitcher throws the ball directly to first or third base in this situation."

This is the 17th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 12th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 12 Managers, 1 Coaches, 4 Players.

This is Miami's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA, PHI 1; NYM, WAS 0).

This is Clayton McCullough's 1st ejection since June 26, 2025 (Alfonso Márquez; QOC = U [Warnings]).

This is Cory Blaser's 1st ejection since August 16, 2024 (Michael Crdar; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Miami Marlins, 4/19/26 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Blaser's balk on 1B in front of bag prompts McCullough's argument, ejection