MLB Ejection 115 - Mike Winters (2; AJ Pierzynski)

HP Umpire Mike Winters ejected Braves C AJ Pierzynski for arguing an obstruction call by 2B Umpire Mark Wegner & 3B Umpire Mike Muchlinski in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Braves-Rockies game. With one out and two on (R2, R3), Rockies batter Nick Hundley hit a 1-1 slider from Braves pitcher Mauricio Cabrera on the ground to left fielder Jace Peterson, who threw to catcher Pierzynski as Rockies baserunner R2 Daniel Descalso attempted to score. Replays indicate Pierzynski tagged Descalso prior to Descalso's touch of home plate, but also indicate that Braves shortstop Erick Aybar obstructed Descalso's progress in running the bases between second and third base and that, if not for the obstruction, Descalso would have scored, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 6-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Mike Winters now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 10).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*The Definition of Terms states, "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."
*OBR Rule 6.01(h)(2) states, "If no play is being made on the obstructed runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. The umpire shall then call “Time” and impose such penalties, if any, as in his judgment will nullify the act of obstruction."

This is the 115th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 54th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 1-3 in the contest.
This is Atlanta's 7th ejection of 2016, 1st in the NL East (ATL 7; NYM 4; MIA, WAS 3; PHI 0).
This is AJ Pierzynski's 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since May 6 (Cory Blaser; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Winters' 1st ejection since May 16, 2016 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies, 7/21/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 024 - Cory Blaser (1; AJ Pierzynski)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Braves C AJ Pierzynski for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Braves game. With two out and one on, Pierzynski took a 3-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Zack Greinke 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 -.404, pz 1.536 [sz_bot 1.680 / MOE 1.597]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Cory Blaser now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Sam Holbrook now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).

This is the 24th ejection report of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Braves' 1st ejection of 2016, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; ATL 1; NYM, PHI, WAS 0).
This is A.J. Pierzynski's first ejection since March 18, 2015 (Joe West; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Cory Blaser's first ejection since August 15, 2015 (Steve McCatty; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/6/16
Video: After striking out looking to end the 4th, AJ is thrown out of the game ("Read more")

MLB Ejection S-2: Joe West (S1; AJ Pierzynski)

HP Umpire Joe West ejected Braves catcher AJ Pierzynski for arguing a ball three call in the top of the 6th inning of the Yankees-Braves game. With none out and two on, Yankees batter Brian McCann took a 2-0 fastball from Braves pitcher Arodys Vizcaino for a called third ball. It was the 11th consecutive ball of the inning. Replays indicate the pitch was located near the lower bound of the strike zone (pitch f/x unavailable), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is Joe West (22)'s first ejection of 2015.
Joe West now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 0 [Spring Training Ejection] = 0).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Spring Training = 0).

This is the 2nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Spring Training Preseason.
This is the 1st player ejection of Spring Training. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 1-2 in the contest.
This is the Braves' 2nd ejection of the preseason, 1st in the Grapefruit League (ATL 2, Others 0).
This is A.J. Pierzynski's first ejection since June 4, 2014 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since September 14, 2014 (Jonathan Papelbon; QOC = U [lewdness]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Atlanta Braves (Grapefruit Spring Training), 3/18/15
Video: West tosses Pierzynski, explaining to Fredi, "we need a new catcher; he's done" (ATL)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Wolcott, Gibson (2, 08)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Red Sox C A.J. Pierzynski for arguing a ball call in the bottom of the 6th and Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Greg Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Red Sox-Indians game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Indians batter Mike Aviles hit a 1-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman on the ground to shortstop Stephen Drew, who threw to first baseman Brock Holt as Aviles arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Gibson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indains were leading, 1-0.

In the 6th, with none out and none on, Indians batter Asdrubal Cabrera took four consecutive pitches from Workman for balls. Replays indicate all pitches were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 2-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 7-4, in 12 innings.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Greg Gibson (53)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Quinn Wolcott now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 73rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 32nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 441st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Red Sox' 9th ejection of 2014, 1st in MLB/AL East (BOS 9; NYY, TB 5; TOR 2; BAL 1).
This is A.J. Pierzynski's first ejection since Aug 12, 2013 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since May 31, 2014 (Rob Leary; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/441 (.542 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Drew throws to first ahead of Aviles for a replay-aided out in the 5th (BOS)
Video: After a four-pitch walk to start the sixth, AJ argues too vehemently and is tossed (BOS)

MLB Ejection 129: Ron Kulpa (1; AJ Pierzynski)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski for arguing a ball three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Astros game. With two out and none on, Villar took a 2-2 slider from Rangers pitcher

Kulpa rules a ball on a low pitch.

Yu Darvish for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located below the hollow of the batter's knee and over the heart of home plate (sz_bot 1.540, pz 1.478) while the ball 1 (px 0.518; pz 0.044), 2 (-1.220; 2.640) and 4 (0.014; 0.531) pitches were also correctly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s first ejection of 2013.
Ron Kulpa now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 4).
Tom Hallion now has 5 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 129th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 56th player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 2-3 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' 3rd ejection of 2013, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 5; TEX 3; LAA 2; SEA 1; HOU 0).
This is A.J. Pierzynski's 1st ejection of 2013 and first since Aug 25, 2012 (Lance Barrett; QOC = U).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since May 29, 2011 (Matt Kemp/Don Mattingly; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros, 8/12/13
Video: Kulpa tosses AJ for arguing a ball call during a perfecto-breaking up walk (TEX)