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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

MLB Ejection 069 - Willie Traynor (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Willie Traynor ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (step balk call on Jose Cabrera; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Padres game. With one out and two on, with Xander Bogaerts at bat, Diamondbacks pitcher Cabrera was called for a balk, advancing baserunner Fernando Tatis to 3B and Jackson Merrill to 2B. Replays indicate Cabrera failed to step toward second base before throwing to the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Willie Traynor (45)'s 1st ejection of 2026.
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(3): "If there is a runner or runners it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."

This is the 69th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 36th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.
This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL West (SD 5; SF 3; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since August 12, 2025 (Nate Tomlinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Willie Traynor's 1st ejection since August 26, 2025 (Jesús Luzardo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres, 7/8/26 | Video as follows:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

MLB Ejection 124 - Nate Tomlinson (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Nate Tomlinson ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call to Geraldo Perdomo; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Rangers game. With one out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Perdomo took a 2-2 cutter from Rangers pitcher Danny Coulombe for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.11, pz 1.42 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46 / MOE 1.38]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Nate Tomlinson (34)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 124th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 65th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 65 Managers, 21 Coaches, 38 Players.
This is Arizona's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 7; ARI 5; SF 4; LAD 3; COL 2).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 14 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Nate Tomlinson's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2024 (John Schneider; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Saturday, May 17, 2025

MLB Ejection 036 - Jordan Baker (1; Jeff Banister)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister (pitch timer: disengagement count; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Rockies batter Ezequiel Tovar singled off Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson, who promptly attempted a pickoff throw during ensuing Rockies batter Hunter Goodman's at-bat for Thompson's first disengagement. After receiving the ball from D-Backs first baseman Pavin Smith, Thompson faked a pickoff throw, resulting in a second disengagement pursuant to baseball's pitch timer/clock rules pertaining to disengagement limits. Banister was ejected for continuing to argue after Goodman's fly out and warning to stop, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 13-11. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 14-12.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

This is the 36th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 10th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 17 Managers, 10 Coaches, 9 Players.
This is Arizona's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 4; SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).
This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since June 23, 2024 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock Violation]).
This is Jordan Baker's 1st ejection since July 22, 2024 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Warnings]).

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

MLB Ejection 034 - Mark Ripperger (1; Torey Lovullo)

1B Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (obstruction call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Heliot Ramos hit a 1-1 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson on the ground to third baseman Eugenio Suárez, who threw to first baseman Pavin Smith as Ramos arrived at first base, ruled safe by 1B Umpire Ripperger. Smith then threw to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who tagged Giants baserunner R1 Christian Koss off the base, ruled out by 2B Umpire Edwin Jimenez. After crew consultation, umpires called obstruction on Diamondbacks second baseman Jordan Lawlar and ruled Koss safe, awarding him second base pursuant to Type 2 obstruction (no play being made on the runner at the time of OBS). Replays indicate Koss, after rounding second base, collided with Lawlar, who was not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding it, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 8-6. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
Official Baseball Rules Definition: "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 6.01(h)(2): "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 their judgment will nullify the act of obstruction."
OBR 8.02(c): "...No player, manager or coach shall be permitted to argue the exercise of the umpires’ discretion in resolving the play and any person so arguing shall be subject to ejection."

This is the 34th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 16th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 16 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.
This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 3; SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 8 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since July 3, 2024 (Willy Adames; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

MLB Ejections 005-6 - Laz Diaz (1-2; ARI x2)

1B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo (check swing ball four call to Tyler O'Neill) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Orioles-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and one on, Orioles batter O'Neill attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kelly, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Brian O'Nora and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Diaz. At the time of the ejection, the D-backs were leading, 4-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

These are Laz Diaz (63)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.

These are the 5th and 6th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 3rd player ejection of 2025.
This is the 2nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 2 Managers, 1 Coach, 3 Players.
This is Arizona's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 2; COL, LAD, SD, SF 0).
This is Merrill Kelly's 1st ejection since May 15, 2023 (Brock Ballou; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since July 22, 2024 (Jordan Baker; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Laz Diaz's 1st ejection since August 4, 2024 (Kevin Gausman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Monday, July 22, 2024

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]).

Thursday, July 4, 2024

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]).

Sunday, June 23, 2024

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]).

Saturday, June 15, 2024

MLB Ejection 079 - Nick Mahrley (2; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Diamondback manager Torey Lovullo (strike two call to Joc Pederson; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Pederson took a 3-1 fastball from White Sox pitcher Steven Wilson for a called second strike before flying out. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.83, pz 2.59), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 7-2. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| ≤ STRIKE < |.748| ≤ BORDERLINE ≤ |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 79th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 38th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 12 Coaches, 29 Players.
This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 3; COL 1; LAD 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 13 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nick Mahrley's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 28 (Garrett Crochet; QOC = U [Rain Delay]).

Monday, May 13, 2024

MLB Ejections 048-9 - Mark Carlson (1-2; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Diamondbacks DH Joc Pederson and manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Reds-#Dbacks game. With one out and two on, Pederson took a 0-2 slider from Reds pitcher Justin Wilson 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 -0.86, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54 / MOE 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Reds were leading, 5-4. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

These are Mark Carlson (6)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2024.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 0.65 horizontal inches and 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 48th and 49th ejection reports of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 18th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Pederson was 2-5 (HR, 3 SO) in the contest.
This is the 23rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 8 Coaches, 18 Players.
This is Arizona's 1/2nd ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the NL West (SF 3; ARI, SD 2; COL 1; LAD 0).
This is Joc Pederson's 1st ejection since August 24, 2021 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since June 12, 2023 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Mark Carlson's 1st ejection since April 9, 2023 (Kyle Tucker; QOC = Y [RLI]).

Monday, June 12, 2023

MLB Ejections 098-9 - Vic Carapazza (2-3; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (fighting) and 3B Josh Rojas (unsporting from dugout after warnings) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Phillies-#Dbacks game. With none out and one on, D-backs batter Corbin Carroll took a 1-0 sinker from Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in an argument from Lovullo that Strahm should be ejected, despite Lovullo admitting the HBP was not intentional. As Lovullo began arguing with the Phillies on-field players and dugout, a benches-clearing incident occurred, after which Crew Chief Jerry Layne issued warnings to both teams. Following the issuance of warnings and Diamondbacks batter Christian Walker's fly out to center field, 3B Rojas was ejected for continuing to engage in unsporting behavior from the dugout. At the time of the ejections, the Phillies were leading, 5-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.

These are the 98th and 99th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This is the 48th manager ejection of 2023.
This is the 41st player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 41 Players, 10 Coaches.
This is Arizona's 6/7th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (ARI 7; COL 4; LAD 3; SD 2; SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 15 (Brock Ballou; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Josh Rojas' 1st ejection since Sept 28, 2022 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 22 (Ramon Urias; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/12/23 | Video as follows:

Thursday, June 1, 2023

MLB Ejection 084 - Marvin Hudson (3; Jeff Banister)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister (strike three call to Pavin Smith; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Dbacks game. With two out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Smith took a 2-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Connor Seabold for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.60, pz 2.65), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 18.17 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 84th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This is the 9th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 39 Managers, 36 Players, 9 Coaches.
This is Arizona's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3; SD 2; SF 0).
This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since August 16, 2022 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marvin Hudson's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 28 (Pedro Grifol; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/1/23| Video as follows:

Monday, May 15, 2023

MLB Ejections 063-4 - Brock Ballou (2-3; ARI x2)

1B Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and pitcher Merrill Kelly (check swing ball two call) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Dbacks-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, A's batter Jordan Diaz attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kelly, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt and affirmed on appeal by 1B Umpire Ballou as no swing. At the time of the ejections, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Brock Ballou (119)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.

These are the 63rd and 64th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This is the 27th player ejection of 2023.
This is the 30th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 30 Managers, 27 Players, 7 Coaches.
This is Arizona's 3/4th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, COL 4; LAD, SD 2; SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 12 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Brock Ballou's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 11 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Oakland Athletics, 5/15/23 | Video as follows:

Friday, May 12, 2023

MLB Ejection 054 - Alfonso Marquez (1; Christian Walker)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Diamondbacks 1B Christian Walker (check swing call to Nick Ahmed) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Giants-#DBacks game. With one out and none on, Ahmed attempted to check his swing on 1-1 and 2-1 sliders from Giants pitcher Jakob Junis, ruled balls by HP Umpire Marquez and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire De Jesus. Replays indicate Walker was initially upset over a check swing strike call during his at-bat in the bottom of the 5th inning that resulted in strike three, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 54th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 23 Players, 6 Coaches.
This is Arizona's 2nd ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL West (COL 3; ARI, LAD, SD 2; SF 0).
This is Christian Walker's first career MLB ejection.
This is Alfonso Marquez's 1st ejection since May 15, 2022 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/12/23 | Video as follows:

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

MLB Ejection 011 - Gabe Morales (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Brewers-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Brewers batter Mike Brosseau took a first-pitch sinker from D-Backs pitcher Drey Jameson for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located near the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.78, pz 2.99), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 1st ejection of 2023.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 0.38 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 11th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.
This is the 3rd manager ejection of 2023.
This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, LAD, SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since Sept 28, 2022 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Gabe Morales' 1st ejection since June 4, 2022 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/12/23 | Video as follows:

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

MLB Ejections 175-6 - Alan Porter (4-5; Rojas, Lovullo)

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Diamondbacks 3B Josh Rojas and manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Dbacks-#Astros game. With two out and none on, Rojas took a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Justin Verlander for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.64, pz 1.81 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-2, in 10 innings.

These are Alan Porter (64)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2022.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 3.29 horizontal and 2.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 175th and 176th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 60th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Rojas was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is the 94th manager ejection of 2022.
This is Arizona's 8/9th ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 9; SD 6; SF 5; COL 3; LAD 1).
This Josh Rojas' first career MLB ejection.
This is Torey Lovullo's 5th ejection of 2022, 1st since Sept 10 (H Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Alan Porter's 4/5th ejection of 2022, 1st since Aug 16 (Myles Straw; QOC = Y [Foul/Strike]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Houston Astros, 9/28/22 | Video as follows:

Saturday, September 10, 2022

MLB Ejections 156-157 - H Wendelstedt (2-3; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Diamondbacks DH Ketel Marte and manager Torey Lovullo (strike one call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Dbacks-Rockies game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Marte took a 0-0 sinker from Rockies pitcher Justin Lawrence for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.54, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.72 / RAD 1.60 / MOE 1.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 4-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

These are Hunter Wendelestedt (21)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2022.
*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 156th and 157th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 51st player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Marte was 1-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 85th manager ejection of 2022.
This is Arizona's 6/7th ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 7; SD 6; SF 5; COL 3; LAD 1).
This is Ketel Marte's 1st ejection since July 19, 2019 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Torey Lovullo's 4th ejection of 2022, 1st since August 16 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is H Wendelstedt's 2/3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since Sept 9 (Brendan Rodgers; QOC = ? [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies, 9/10/22 | Video as follows:

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

MLB Ejections 132-133 - Cory Blaser (4-5 ; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister and manager Torey Lovullo (ball two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Dbacks-#Giants game. With two out and none on, Giants batter Thairo Estrada took a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called second ball before tripling to right field. Replays indicate the 1-2 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.03, pz 1.75 [sz_bot 1.64]), the call was correct. At the time of Banister's ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. Lovullo was ejected after ensuing batter Brandon Crawford's walk-off home run; at the time of Lovullo's ejection, the Giants had won the ballgame, 2-1.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 4th ejection of 2022.
Cory Blaser now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 6).
Crew Chief Dan Bellino now has 6 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 6).
*These ejections were not reported in the official box scores.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

These are the 132nd and 133rd ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 73rd manager ejection of 2022.
This is Arizona's 4/5th ejection of 2022, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD 5; SF 4; COL 2; LAD 1).
This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since July 8, 2018 (Chris Segal; QOC = Y [Runner Lane Interference]).
This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 30 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Cory Blaser's 4-5th ejection of 2022, 1st since July 15 (Jonathan Villar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 8/16/22 | Video as follows:

Monday, May 30, 2022

MLB Ejection 050 - John Libka (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire John Libka ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (ball three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Braves-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Braves batter Ronald Acuna took a 2-1 fastball from D-Backs pitcher Zac Gallen for a called third ball before walking one pitch later. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the knee (px 0.78, pz 1.98 [sz_bot 1.60]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is John Libka (84)'s 1st ejection of 2022.
John Libka now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 0.384 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 50th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 24th manager ejection of 2022.
This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 3; LAD, SD, SF 1; COL 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 3 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

MLB Ejection 024 - Dan Bellino (1; Madison Bumgarner)

1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Marlins game. Following the conclusion of the first inning, Bellino ejected Bumgarner during the inning-break illegal substances inspection. Replays indicate Bumgarner had yelled and gestured at HP Umpire Ryan Wills following ball/strike calls and while walking off the mound toward the first-base line and the substance inspection, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s 1st ejection of 2022.
Dan Bellino now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 3).
Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).

This is the 24th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.
This is the 8th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Bumgarner's line was 1.0 IP, ER.
This is Arizona's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 2; SD, SF 1; COL, LAD 0).
This is Madison Bumgarner's 1st ejection since June 11, 2018 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since July 30, 2021 (Gleyber Torres; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins, 5/4/22 | Video as follows: