MLB Ejection 204 - Chris Guccione (2; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (ball two call; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Astros-#Royals game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Alex Bregman took a 1-0 sinker from Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery for a called second ball before taking a 3-1 sinker for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the 1-0 pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.09, pz 1.73 [sz_bot 1.55 / MOE 1.63] [sz_bot 1.54 / MOE 1.62]) while the 3-1 pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.82, pz 2.54), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s second ejection of 2019.
Chris Guccione now has -4 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).
*The 1-0 pitch was located 1.20 1.32 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call.
Overnight processing changed Bregman's sz_bot value from 1.55 to 1.54 (-0.12 inches).

This is the 204th ejection report of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 11th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET, KC 11; MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Dale Sveum's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 17 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Chris Guccione's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 22 (Gabe Kapler; QOC = N-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 025-28 - Joe West (1-4; KC-CWS Fight)

2B Umpire Joe West ejected Royals pitcher Brad Keller (throwing at White Sox batter Tim Anderson), White Sox SS Tim Anderson, Manager Rick Renteria, and Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (fighting) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. In the 4th, with two out and one on (R2), Anderson hit a 3-2 fastball from Keller for a two-run home run, appearing to flip his bat at home plate. In the 6th, Anderson took a first-pitch fastball from Keller for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a bench-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Anderson in the left buttock, warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 2-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

These are Joe West (22)'s first through fourth ejections of 2019..
Joe West now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 4*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 1 point in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Calls = 1).
Related Post: MLBUA Calls for BOC Action After Latest Umpire Abuse (9/23/18).

These are the 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
These are the 13th and 14th player ejections of 2019.
Prior to ejection, Keller's line was 5.0 IP, 2 ER, while Anderson was 1-2 (HR, HBP) in the contest.
This is the 11th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Kansas City's 1/2nd ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 2; MIN 1; CLE, DET 0).
This is Chicago's 1/2nd ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 2; MIN 1; CLE, DET 0).
This is Brad Keller's first career MLB ejection.
This is Tim Anderson's first ejection since Sept 22, 2018 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since Sept 22, 2018 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Dale Sveum's first ejection since Sept 5, 2018 (Marty Foster; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/17/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 144 - Marty Foster (3; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Marty Foster ejected Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Royals-Indians game. With none out and none on, Indians batter Melky Cabrera doubled off Royals pitcher Brad Keller, Jason Kipnis lined out, Yan Gomes struck out swinging, and Greg Allen grounded out. Replays indicate of the six callable pitches thrown during the inning, five were officiated correctly (the 0-0 pitch to Kipnis ruled a ball was located in the strike zone; Kipnis lined out on the next pitch), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s third ejection of 2018.
Marty Foster now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = -1).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 0).
*See UEFL Rule 6-5-d concerning the Balls/Strikes Exemption.

This is the 144th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is Kansas City's 7th ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 7; MIN 6; DET 4; CLE 1).
This is Dale Sveum's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since August 24 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marty Foster's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since April 7 (Dave Martinez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/5/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 130 - Ramon De Jesus (1; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Royals Bench Coach Dale Sveum (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Royals game. With none out and none on, Indians batter Michael Brantley took a 0-2 slider from Royals pitcher Brandon Maurer 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 -.412, pz 1.516 [sz_bot 1.589]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 3-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s first ejection of 2018.
Ramon De Jesus now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 12).
This pitch was located 1.596 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 130th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is Kansas City's 6th ejection of 2018, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 7; KC 6; MIN 4; DET 3; CLE 1).
This is Dale Sveum's first ejection since August 18, 2016 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = N [RLI]).
This is Ramon De Jesus' first ejection since Sept 10, 2017 (Jake Marisnik; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Kansas City Royals, 8/24/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 140 - Todd Tichenor (3; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Royals Hitting Coach Dale Sveum for arguing a runner's lane interference call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Twins-Royals game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Paulo Orlando bunted a 1-0 fastball from Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey to catcher Kurt Suzuki, who threw to first baseman Trevor Plouffe as Orlando arrived at first base. Replays indicate Orlando ran inside (to the left of) the lane line and thus failed to remain within the runner's lane, but that Orlando's actions in running inside the line did not interfere with Plouffe because Suzuki's throw was of poor quality and likely could not have reasonably retired the runner (the throw was to the right/foul territory side of first base), the call was incorrect.* Ruling was challenged and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (7-0-1), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 1-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-1.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s third ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Todd Tichenor now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).
*Wendelstedt: "The determination is not whether the throw is true, but whether it could still reasonably retire the runner." Also, regarding RLI Rule 5.09(a)(11), the following terminology is used (green = compliant):
*RLI Terms: Inside = To the left/in fair territory; Outside = To the right/foul; Within = Between the lane lines.

This is the 140th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is Minnesota's 6th ejection, T-2nd in the AL Central (CWS 7; DET, MIN 6; CLE, KC 5).
This is Dale Sveum's 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since June 10 (Chris Guccione; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Todd Tichenor's first ejection since April 27, 2016 (Don Mattingly; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals, 8/18/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 072 - Chris Guccione (2; Dale Sveum)

1B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Royals Hitting Coach Dale Sveum for arguing a check swing (strike three) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. With two out and two on, Royals batter Salvador Perez attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 splitter from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (Check Swing; 5-3-1), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 7-5. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Chris Guccione now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Jim Joyce now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is Kansas City's 3rd ejection of 2016, T-3rd in the AL Central (MIN 5; CWS 4; DET, KC 3; CLE 1).
This is Dale Sveum's first ejection since August 28, 2013 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Chris Guccione's first ejection since May 5, 2016 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/10/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 149: Lance Barksdale (1; Dale Sveum)

1B Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Cubs Manager Dale Sveum for arguing a check swing (ball) call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Cubs-Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig

Sveum confronts Barksdale after his ejection.

attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson, initially ruled a ball by HP Umpire Kerwin Danley and appealed to Barksdale for review. Replays are inconclusive as to whether Puig attempted to strike the pitch, the call has been referred to the UEFL Appeals Board for further review. After review, the call is now incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s first ejection of 2013.
Lance Barksdale now has -2 points in the UEFL (0 + 2 + -4 = -2).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (3 + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).
*The Board issued a unanimous decision, 6-0-0, affirming the call's incorrectness.

This is the 149th ejection of 2013 MLB season.
This is the 71st Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Cubs' 7th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 7; STL 5; MIL 3; CIN 0).
This is Dale Sveum's 6th ejection of 2013 and first since August 18, 2013 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Lance Barksdale's first ejection since May 1, 2011 (Charlie Manuel; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 8/28/13
Video: After an initial complaint, Sveum barks at Barksdale after a foul, earning the early shower (CHC)

MLB Ejections 137, 138: Phil Cuzzi, Tom Hallion (2, 4)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Cubs Manager Dale Sveum and 3B Umpire Tom Hallion ejected Cubs P James Russell for arguing a check swing call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Cubs game. With none

Murphy's maximum bat extension: Swing or not?

out and two on, Cubs batter Donnie Murphy attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 curveball from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, ruled a swinging strikeout by HP Umpire Cuzzi. Replays indicate Murphy appeared not have attempted to strike the pitch, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 6-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s second ejection of 2013.
This is Tom Hallion (20)'s fourth ejection of 2013.
Phil Cuzzi now has -4 points in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB +  -4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Tom Hallion now has 6 points in the UEFL (6 Previous + 2 MLB + -2 Incorrect Call [Crewmate] = 6).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 5 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (5 + 0 Incorrect Call = 5).

These are the 137th and 138th ejections of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 64th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the 61st player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Russell's line was 0.2 IP, ER, HR.
This is the Cubs' 5th/6th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 6; STL 5; MIL 3; CIN 0).
This is Dale Sveum's 5th ejection of 2013 and first since July 24, 2013 (Dana DeMuth; QOC = Correct).
This is James Russell's first career MLB ejection.
This is Phil Cuzzi's first ejection since April 21, 2013 (Ryan Braun; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Tom Hallion's first ejection since May 20 (LaTroy Hawkins, Terry Collins; QOC = Irrecusable).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 8/18/13
Video: After striking out in the seventh, Murphy walks away as Sveum barks for an early shower (CHC)
Video: Sveum complains about his ejection post-game, calls Cuzzi's the worst K ruling "ever" (0:30)

MLB Ejection 101: Dana DeMuth (1; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Dana DeMuth ejected Cubs Manager Dale Sveum for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Cubs-Diamondbacks game. With two out and two on, Cubs batter Cody Ransom took a 3-2

Sveum insults DeMuth's conduct and is tossed.

slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and over the inner half of home plate (sz_bot 1.600, pz 1.762; px -0.269) and that all callable pitches (three balls, one other strike) during the at bat were officiated correctly, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s first ejection of 2013.
Dana DeMuth now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 + 2 + 2 = 4).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 6 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*Sveum appears not to argue the pitch but DeMuth's behavior in simply watching Ransom walk away after Cody throws his bat and helmet to the side. Pursuant to precedent established by the UEFL Appeals Board in In re 011 Guccione 1 [also of Sveum], the reason for ejection is Ball/Strikes, thus correct.

This is the 101st ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 47th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Cubs' 4th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 6; CHC 4; STL 3; MIL 2; CIN 0).
This is Dale Sveum's 4th ejection of 2013 and first since June 17, 2013 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = N).
This is Dana DeMuth's first ejection since July 1, 2011 (David Price, Elliot Johnson; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7/23/13
Video: Sveum ejected after arguing DeMuth's conduct in watching Ransom throw equipment (CHC)

MLB Ejection 080: DJ Reyburn (2; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Cubs Manager Dale Sveum for arguing a safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cubs-Cardinals game. With one on and two out, Cardinals batter Pete Kozma hit a 0-2 fastball

Sveum disputes Reyburn's ruling.

from Cubs pitcher Travis Wood on the ground to third baseman Luis Valbuena, who threw towards first base in an attempt to retire Kozma. The throw in the dirt was blocked by Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who then threw above catcher Welington Castillo's head and off of the backstop, where Castillo fielded the carom and threw to pitcher Wood, covering home, as Cardinals baserunner R3 Yadier Molina attempted to score. Replays indicate Wood's glove tagged Molina's upper thigh prior to Molina's left foot contacting the corner of home plate, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 3-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s second ejection of 2013.
DJ Reyburn now has 3 points in the UEFL (5 Previous + 3 AAA - 1 Penalty + -4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).

This is the 80th ejection of 2013.
This is the 35th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Cubs' 3rd ejection of 2013, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 6; CHC 3; MIL, STL 2; CIN 0).
This is Dale Sveum's 3rd ejection of 2013 and first since June 1 (Joe West; QOC = N).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since May 14 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/17/13
Video: Incredibly sloppy play by Cubs capitalized by Molina slide into home plate, safe call and run (STL)

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MLB Ejection 055: Joe West (2; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Joe West ejected Chicago Cubs Manager Dale Sveum for arguing a safe call by 1B Umpire Toby Basner in the top of the 2nd inning of the Diamondbacks-Cubs game. With one out and none on,

West ushers a defiant Sveum to the dugout.

Diamondbacks batter AJ Pollock hit a 2-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija on the ground to second baseman Darwin Barney, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo as Pollock arrived at first base, resulting in Basner's call of "safe." Replays indicate Barney appeared to catch the ball with his foot on the base prior to Pollock's contact of first base, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 3-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 12-4.

This is Joe West (22)'s second ejection of 2013.
Joe West now has 4 points in the UEFL (4 Previous + 2 MLB + -2 Incorrect Call [Crewmate] = 4).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect = 1).

This is the 55th ejection of 2013.
This is the 27th Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Cubs' 2nd ejection of 2013, T-2nd in the NL Central (PIT 4; CHC, MIL 2; CIN, STL 0).
This is Dale Sveum's first ejection since April 19 (Chris Guccione; QOC = Y).
This is Joe West's first ejection since May 25 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/1/13
Video: Protecting his crewmate, West ejects Sveum for arguing Basner's 2nd close call in the game (CHC)

MLB Ejection 011: Chris Guccione (1; Dale Sveum)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Cubs Manager Dale Sveum for arguing a ball call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With none out and none on, Brewers batter Ryan Braun took a 2-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located near the outer edge of home plate and at the thighs (px .821, pz 2.491), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 4-3. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

#5 was argued

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st ejection of 2013.
Chris Guccione now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 + 1 Y = 1).
*This call is correct pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1, the Kulpa Rule (0.768 - 0.935).

Sveum argues with Guccione.

This is the 11th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 3rd Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Cubs' 1st ejection of 2013, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 1; CIN, MIL, PIT, STL 0).
This is Dale Sveum's 1st ejection since September 5, 2012 (Larry Vanover; QOC = Y).
This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since September 20, 2011 (Buck Showalter; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/19/13
Video: Feeling the umpire taunted or baited his pitcher by removing his mask, Sveum angrily scolds Guccione, earns a shower (CHC)

Pitch f/x Courtesy Brooks Baseball