MLB Ejection 160 - James Jean (1; Warren Schaeffer)

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer (strike three call to Kyle Farmer; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rockies-#Padres game. With two out and none on, Rockies batter Farmer took a 3-2 slider from Padres pitcher Mason Miller for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.70, pz 3.46 [sz_top 3.57 / RAD 3.69]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 7-6. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

This is James Jean (61)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 3.72 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 160th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 83rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 83 Managers, 25 Coaches, 52 Players.

This is Colorado's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (SD 9; SF 7; ARI, COL 5; LAD 3).

This is Warren Schaeffer's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is James Jean's 1st ejection since August 25, 2024 (Patrick Wisdom; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres, 9/14/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 148-150 - Phil Cuzzi (SF-COL Fight)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, Giants SS Willy Adames, and Giants 3B Matt Chapman (fighting after Rafael Devers HR) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Giants-#Rockies game. With none out and one on, Giants batter Devers hit a 0-2 sweeper from Rockies pitcher Freeland for a two-run home run. During Devers' trot, Freeland yelled at and walked off the mound to approach Devers, apparently upset Devers stood to admire his hit, resulting in a benches-clearing incident. At the time of the ejections, the Giants were leading, 2-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

These are Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 3rd, 4th, and 5th ejections of 2025.

These are the 148th, 149th, and 150th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 46-48th player Ejection Tally: 78 Managers, 24 Coaches, 48 Players.

This is Colorado's 4th ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 9; SF 6; ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3).

This is San Francisco's 5/6th ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 9; SF 6; ARI 5; COL 4; LAD 3).

This is Kyle Freeland's 1st ejection since May 5, 2023 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Willy Adames' 1st ejection since July 3, 2024 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Matt Chapman's 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2017 (Mike Everitt; QOC = U [Unsportsmanlike-NEC]).

This is Phil Cuzzi's 3-5th ejection of 2025, 1st since July 21 (Ryan O'Hearn; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies, 9/2/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 140 - James Hoye (6; Hunter Goodman)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Rockies-#Astros game. With two out and none on, Rockies batter Goodman took a 0-1 curveball from Astros pitcher Framber Valdez for a called second strike before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the 0-1 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.46, pz 1.50 [sz_bot 1.56 / RAD 1.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 6th ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 140th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 42nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 75 Managers, 23 Coaches, 42 Players.

This is Colorado's 3rd ejection of 2025, 4th in the NL West (SD 8; ARI 5; SF 4; COL, LAD 3).

This is Hunter Goodman's first career MLB ejection.

This is James Hoye's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 18 (Mike Shildt; QOC = N [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Houston Astros, 8/27/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 116 - Alfonso Márquez (2; Jordan Beck)

HP Umpire Alfonso Márquez ejected Rockies LF Jordan Beck (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Pirates-#Rockies game. With two out and two on, Rockies batter Beck took a 2-2 sinker from Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.39, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.75 / RAD 1.63 / MOE 1.55]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 8-5. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Alfonso Márquez (72)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

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

This is the 116th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 35th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 19 Coaches, 35 Players.

This is Rockies' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 7; ARI, SF 4; LAD 3; COL 2).

This is Jordan Beck's first career MLB ejection.

This is Alfonso Márquez's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 26 (Clayton McCullough; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Box: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies, 8/3/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 089-90 - Ramon De Jesus (2-3; COL x2)

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Rockies RF Tyler Freeman and interim manager Warren Schaeffer (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Rockies-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Rockies batter Freeman took a 0-2 sinker from Brewers pitcher Chad Patrick for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.52, pz 1.55 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings.

  

This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.

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

These are the 89th and 90th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 29th player ejection of 2025.

This is the 47th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 47 Managers, 14 Coaches, 29 Players.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2025, 3rd in the NL West (ARI 4; LAD 3; SF 2; COL 1).

This is Tyler Freeman's first career MLB ejection.

This is Warren Schaeffer's first career MLB ejection.

This is Ramon De Jesus' 2/3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 11 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers, 6/29/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 002 - CB Bucknor (1; Kris Bryant)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Rockies DH Kris Bryant (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Athletics-#Rockies game. With one out and two on, Rockies batter Bryant took a 2-2 sinker 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 of the hollow of the knee (px -0.41, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.57 / MOE 1.49]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 12-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 2nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 1st player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 0 Managers, 1 Coach, 1 Players.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL West (COL 1; ARI, LAD, SD, SF 0).

This is Kris Bryant's 1st ejection since September 20, 2023 (Brian Knight; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is CB Bucknor's 1st ejection since September 2, 2023 (Kevin Cash; QOC = N [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Oakland-ish Athletics vs Colorado Rockies, 4/6/24 | There is no video for this ejection.

MLB Ejection 170 - Alfonso Márquez (3; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Alfonso Márquez ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (ball one call to Zach McKinstry; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rockies-#Tigers game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter McKinstry took a 0-0 changeup from Rockies pitcher Ryan Feltner for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.36, pz 1.46 [sz_bot 1.73 / RAD 1.61 / MOE 1.53]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 2-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Alfonso Márquez (72)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

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

This is the 170th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 86th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 57 Players.

This is Colorado's 4th ejection of 2024, 4th in the NL West (SF 8; ARI, SD 6; COL 4; LAD 1).

This is Bud Black's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Alfonso Márquez's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 7 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 088 - Lance Barksdale (1; Bud Black)

1B Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (check swing ball two call to Teoscar Hernández) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Dodgers-#Rockies game. With two out and two on, Dodgers batter Hernández attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Victor Vodnik, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Will Little and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Barksdale. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 9-8. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 11-9.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule Definition of Terms: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which is struck at by the batter and is missed."

This is the 88th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 44th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 13 Coaches, 31 Players.

This is Colorado's 2nd ejection of 2024, 4th in the NL West (SD, SF 5; ARI 3; COL 2; LAD 0).

This is Bud Black's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 11 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = N [Replay Review]).

This is Lance Barksdale's 1st ejection since May 5, 2023 (Kevin Cash; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies, 6/18/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 044 - Chad Fairchild (1; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (Replay Review: denied manager's challenge [ran out of time] on out call by 2B Umpire Carlos Torres; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rangers-#Rockies game. With two out and one on, Rockies baserunner Ezequiel Tovar attempted to steal second base on a 1-1 fastball from Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney to Rockies batter Ryan McMahon, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Fairchild as Rangers catcher Jonah Heim threw to shortstop Corey Seager, whose tag of Rockies baserunner R1 was ruled an out by 2B Umpire Carlos Torres. Replays indicate that after oversliding the base with his hand, the runner's foot touched second base and no tag was applied while the runner was off the base, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 2-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

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

This is the 44th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 20th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 20 Managers, 7 Coaches, 17 Players.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2024, 3rd in the NL West (SF 3; SD 2; COL 1; ARI, LAD 0).

This is Bud Black's 1st ejection since April 21, 2023 (Alex Tosi; QOC = U [HBP Check Swing]).

This is Chad Fairchild's 1st ejection since June 28, 2023 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [HBP Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Colorado Rockies, 5/11/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 232 - Brian Knight (1; Kris Bryant)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Rockies 1B Kris Bryant (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Padres game. With two out and two on, Bryant took a 1-2 sweeper from Padres pitcher Seth Lugo for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.14, pz 1.65 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 1.72 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 232nd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 93rd player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 105 Managers, 93 Players, 34 Coaches.

This is Colorado's 5th ejection of 2023, 3rd in the NL West (SD 10; ARI 7; COL 5; LAD 4; SF 2).

This is Kris Bryant's 1st ejection since July 25, 2017 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brian Knight's 1st ejection since Sept 23, 2022 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres, 9/20/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 057-59 - Ryan Wills (1-3; PHI-COL)

HP Umpire Ryan Wills ejected Phillies manager Rob Thomson (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th, and Rockies pitcher Jake Bird and Phillies DH Bryce Harper (fighting) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Phillies-#Rockies game. In the 6th, with one out and two on, Phillies batter Kyle Schwarber took a 3-2 sinker from Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.24, pz 3.44 [sz_top 3.27 / RAD 3.39 / MOE 3.47]), the call was correct.* In the 7th, after Phillies batter Bryson Stott flied out to end the top of the inning, Rockies pitcher Bird taunted the Phillies dugout, resulting in a benches-clearing incident during which Bird and Harper were ejected.At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 4-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

These are Ryan Wills (118)'s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ejections of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 57th, 58th, and 59th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

These are the 25th and 26th player ejections of 2023.

This is the 27th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 27 Managers, 26 Players, 6 Coaches.

This is Philadelphia's 4/5th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL East (PHI 5; MIA 4; NYM 2; ATL 1; WAS 0).

This is Colorado's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (COL 4; ARI, LAD, SD 2; SF 0).

This is Rob Thomson's 1st ejection since March 22, 2018 (Tom Hallion; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is Jake Bird's first career MLB ejection.

This is Bryce Harper's 1st ejection since August 13, 2021 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ryan Wills' 1st ejection since Sept 23, 2022 (Patrick Wisdom; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Colorado Rockies, 5/14/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 043 - Hunter Wendelstedt (1; Kyle Freeland)

3B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Rockies bench player/pitcher Kyle Freeland (check swing call during Francisco Lindor's at-bat) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Rockies-#Mets game. With two out and one on, Lindor attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 sweeper from Rockies pitcher Justin Lawrence, ruled a ball by HP Umpire John Tumpane and called no swing on appeal by 3B Umpire Wendelstedt. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 1-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 43rd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 17th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 17 Players, 5 Coaches.

This is Colorado's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (COL 3; LAD 2; ARI, SD 1; SF 0).

This is Kyle Freeland's 1st ejection since July 24, 2019 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 1st ejection since Sept 10, 2022 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs New York Mets, 5/5/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 023 - Alex Tosi (1; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Alex Tosi ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (HBP call; QOCU) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rockies-#Phillies game. With none out and two on (R1, R2), Phillies batter JT Realmuto took a 1-2 sinker from Rockies pitcher Noah Davis for a hit by pitch, called by HP Umpire Tosi. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether or not the batter was struck by the ball, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 3-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Alex Tosi (66)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 23rd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 11th manager ejection of 2023.

This is Colorado's 2nd ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (LAD, COL 2; ARI, SD 1; SF 0).

This is Bud Black's 1st ejection since August 2, 2022 (John Tumpane; QOC = N-c [Replay Review]).

This is Alex Tosi's 1st ejection since June 6, 2022 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies, 4/21/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 016 - Adam Hamari (1; PJ Pilittere)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Rockies assistant hitting coach PJ Pilittere (strike one call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Mariners game. With one out and none on, Rockies batter Yonathan Daza took a first-pitch fastball from Mariners pitcher George Kirby for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.11, pz 3.58 [sz_top 3.60 / RAD 3.72]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 5-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 2.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 16th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 2nd non-manager coach ejection of 2023.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, COL, LAD, SD 1; SF 0).

This is PJ Pilittere's first career MLB ejection.

This is Adam Hamari's 1st ejection since August 3, 2021 (David Ross; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs Seattle Mariners, 4/15/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 155 - H Wendelstedt (1; Brendan Rodgers)

3B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Rockies 2B Brendan Rodgers (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Rockies game. With none out and none on, Rockies batter Rodgers attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Adam Hamari and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Wendelstedt. This play is under review by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was *PENDING*. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 10-8. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 13-10.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

This is the 155th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 50th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Rodgers was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.

This is Colorado's 3rd ejection of 2022, 4th in the NL West (SD 6; ARI, SF 5; COL 3; LAD 1).

This is Brendan Rodgers' first career MLB ejection.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 1st ejection since August 19, 2021 (AJ Hinch; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

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

MLB Ejection 114 - John Tumpane (4; Bud Black)

3B Umpire John Tumpane ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (Replay Review decision that overturned HP Umpire Marvin Hudson's out call/home plate collision no-call to safe/violation; QOCN) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Padres game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Padres batter Ha-Seong Kim hit a 0-0 sinker from Rockies pitcher Jake Bird on a ground ball to left fielder Connor Joe, who threw to catcher Brian Serven as Padres baserunner R2 Wil Myers arrived at home plate, ruled out by HP Umpire Hudson. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres manager Bob Melvin, Hudson's call was overturned to safe with the Replay Official ruling that Serven violated baseball's home plate collision rule by improperly blocking the runner's access to home plate. Replays indicate catcher Serven appeared to initially position himself to the front and side of home plate, giving runner Myers a path, before shuffling to his left in response to the trajectory of LF Joe's throw, which is legal, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 4-3. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 13-5.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 4th ejection of 2022.

John Tumpane now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Incorrect-Crewmate = 4).

Crew Chief Marvin Hudson now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).

*Official Baseball Rule 6.01(i)(2): "Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as they are attempting to score...Not withstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field the throw (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from a pitcher or drawn-in infielder)."

This is the 114th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st manager ejection of 2022.

This is Colorado's 2nd ejection of 2022, T-3rd in the NL West (SD 4; ARI 3; COL, SF 2; LAD 1).

This is Bud Black's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since July 14 (Malachi Moore; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

This is John Tumpane's 4th ejection of 2022, 1st since July 16 (Ian Happ; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres, 8/2/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 099 - Malachi Moore (1; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Malachi Moore ejected Rockies manager Bud Black (out of the base path call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Padres-#Rockies game. With none out and two on (R2, R3), Rockies batter Garrett Hampson hit a 2-1 changeup from Padres pitcher Nabil Crismatt on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who threw to catcher Austin Nola as Rockies baserunner R3 Sam Hilliard attempted to score, ruled out by HP Umpire Moore for running more than three feet to avoid a tag. Replays indicate that Padres catcher Nola failed to catch the baseball; because Nola never possessed the ball, runner Hilliard's base path was never established (no legal tag attempt was ever made because a tag requires possession of the baseball), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 6-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 10-6.

This is Malachi Moore (108)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Malachi Moore now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 AAA - 4 Incorrect Call = -3).

Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 QOCN = 2).

*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(b)(2): "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 he is attempting to reach safely."

*OBR's Definition of Terms: "A TAG is the action of a fielder in touching a base with their body while holding the ball securely and firmly in their hand or glove; or touching a runner with the ball, or with their hand or glove holding the ball (not including hanging laces alone), while holding the ball securely and firmly in their hand or glove. It is not a tag, however, if simultaneously or immediately following their touching a base or touching a runner, the fielder drops the ball. In establishing the validity of the tag, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that they have complete control of the ball."

This is the 99th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 51st manager ejection of 2022.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2022, T-4th in the NL West (ARI, SD 3; SF 2; COL, LAD 1).

This is Malachi Moore's first career MLB ejection.

This is Bud Black's 1st ejection since April 14, 2021 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 7/13/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 167 - Mike Estabrook (2; Raimel Tapia)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Rockies LF Raimel Tapia (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Phillies game. With none out and two on (R1, R2), Rockies batter Tapia took a 0-1 slider from Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.30, pz 3.48 [sz_top 3.49 / RAD 3.61]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 4-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 2nd ejection of 2021.

Mike Estabrook now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).

Laz Diaz now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

*This pitch was located 2.56 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 167th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 68th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Tapia was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

This is Colorado's 3rd ejection of 2021, 4th in the NL West (SD 16; ARI 5; LAD 4; COL 3; SF 2).

This is Raimel Tapia's first career MLB ejection.

This is the Mike Estabrook's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since Aug 15 (Tony La Russa; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 9/11/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 010 - Phil Cuzzi (1; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Rockies Manager Bud Black (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Rockies-#Dodgers game. With one out and one on (R1), Rockies batter Garrett Hampson took a 0-1 sinker from Dodgers pitcher Dustin May 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 -0.51, pz 1.36 [sz_bot 1.51 / RAD 1.39 / MOE 1.30]) and all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s first ejection of 2021.
Phil Cuzzi now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

*This pitch was located 0.67 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 10th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the fifth manager ejection of 2021.

This is Colorado's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st in the NL West (COL 2; SD 1; ARI, LAD, SF 0).

This is Bud Black's 1st ejection since August 28, 2019 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Phil Cuzzi's 1st ejection since August 17, 2019 (CC Sabathia; QOC = U [Injured List USC]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/14/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 003 - Ben May (1; Charlie Blackmon)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Rockies RF Charlie Blackmon (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rockies-#Giants game. With one out and none on, Blackmon took a 0-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.86, pz 1.68 [sz_bot 1.60]) 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, 0-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Ben May (97)'s first ejection of 2021.
Ben May now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Chris Conroy now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

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

This pitch was located 0.65 horizontal and 2.44 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the third ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the second player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Blackmon was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.

This is Colorado's 1st ejection of 2021, 1st in the NL West (COL 1; ARI, LAD, SD, SF 0).

This is Charlie Blackmon's 1st ejection since August 28, 2019 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ben May's 1st ejection since August 17, 2019 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, 4/9/21 | Video as follows: