MLB Postseason Ejections P1-3 - Hudson, Hoye (HOU-TEX)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia) and Rangers RF Garcia (fighting) and LF Umpire James Hoye ejected Astros manager Dusty Baker (arguing ejection) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, Rangers batter Garcia took a first-pitch fastball from Astros pitcher Abreu for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Garcia in the upper left arm, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 4-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Marvin Hudson (51)'s 6th and 7th ejections of 2023.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

These are the 1st and 2nd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB postseason (240th and 241st overall).

These are the 97th and 98th player ejections of 2023. This is the 109th manager ejection of 2023.

Ejection Tally: 109 Managers, 98 players, 34 coaches.

This is Houston's 6/7th ejection of 2023, T-4th in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Texas' 9th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Bryan Abreu's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dusty Baker's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 24 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y-c [Balk]).

This is Adolis Garcia's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 8 (Gabe Morales; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Marvin Hudson's 6/7th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 25 (Angel Perdomo; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is James Hoye's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 13 (Brad Wilkerson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers (ALCS Game 5), 10/20/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 116-7 - Junior Valentine, Manny Gonzalez (HOU x2)

2B Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Astros pitcher Ryne Stanek and HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected manager Dusty Baker (balk call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Dodgers game. With two out and two on (R2, R3) during Miguel Rojas' at-bat, Astros pitcher Stanek attempted to disengage the pitcher's plate and was called for a balk, resulting in Dodgers baserunner R3 Jonny Deluca scoring and R2 James Outman advancing to third base. At the time of the ejections, the Dodgers were leading, 8-7. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 5th ejection of 2023.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(1) states it is a balk when "The pitcher, while touching their plate, makes any motion naturally associated with their pitch and fails to make such delivery."

These are the 116th and 117th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 48th player ejection of 2023.

This is the 57th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 57 Managers, 48 Players, 12 Coaches.

This is Houston's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 5th in the AL West (OAK, TEX 5; LAA, SEA 4; HOU 3).

This is Ryne Stanek's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dusty Baker's 1st ejection since July 9, 2022 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Junior Valentine's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since May 5 (Oliver Marmol; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 21 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/24/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 093 - Ben May (1; Dusty Baker)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Astros manager Dusty Baker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Martin Maldonado took a 3-2 fastball from A's pitcher Zach Jackson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and knee-high (px -0.37, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.48 / RAD 1.36]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 3-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Ben May (97)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Ben May now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).

Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

*This pitch was located 2.32 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 93rd ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 47th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Houston's 6th ejection of 2022, 3rd in the AL West (LAA, SEA 7; HOU 6; OAK 4; TEX 0).

This is Dusty Baker's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since June 6 (Chris Guccione; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is Ben May's 1st ejection since August 14, 2021 (Luis Rojas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics, 7/9/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 059-062 - Chris Guccione (HOU-SEA)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais and Astros 1B Coach Omar Lopez (fighting), and pitcher Hector Neris, and manager Dusty Baker (throwing at after warnings) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mariners- #Astros game. With two out and none on, Mariners batter Ty France took a first-pitch fastball from Astros pitcher Neris for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a benches-clearing incident and Servais and Lopez's ejections for instigating the altercation, as well as warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and made contact with the jersey along France's lower back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 5-4.

Following France's HBP, ensuing batter Julio Rodriguez hit a two-run home run before JP Crawford walked. New batter Eugenio Suarez then took a first-pitch fastball for a called first ball, resulting in Neris and Baker's ejection for throwing at Suarez. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and above the height of Suarez's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Mariners were leading, 7-4. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

These are Chris Guccione (68)'s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th ejections of 2022.

Chris Guccione now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 4*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 12).

Crew Chief Chris Guccione now has 6 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Calls = 6).

These are the 59th, 60th, 61st, and 62nd ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

These are the 30th and 31st manager ejections of 2022.

This is the 20th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Neris' line was 0.2 IP, 2 ER, BB, HBP.

This is Seattle's 3rd ejection of 2022, 2nd in the AL West (HOU 4; SEA 3; LAA, OAK 2; TEX 0).

This is Houston's 2-4th ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL West (HOU 4; SEA 3; LAA, OAK 2; TEX 0).

This is Scott Servais' 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 28 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Omar Lopez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Hector Neris' 1st ejection since July 16, 2019 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is Dusty Baker's 1st ejection since June 10, 2021 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is Chris Guccione's 1st ejection since Sept 14, 2019 (Dale Sveum; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 6/6/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 072 - Sean Barber (Dusty Baker) & Infield Fly

HP Umpire Sean Barber ejected Astros manager Dusty Baker (fair ball call; QOCY) an inning after 2B Umpire John Tumpane ruled Red Sox batter Rafael Devers out on the infield fly rule during Thursday's #Astros-#RedSox game. In the bottom of the 6th inning, with one out and two on (R1, R2), Red Sox batter Devers hit a fly ball to Astros shortstop Carlos Correa, resulting in an infield fly declaration by 2B Umpire Tumpane that put Devers out before Correa dropped the ball. As we've discussed many, many times, umpires consider several criteria regarding an infield fly.*

1) First and second base were occupied with less than two outs (one out, R1, R2).

2) The batter hit a fair fly ball which was not a line drive nor a bunt.

3) It could be caught by infielder Correa with ordinary effort. This was established as Correa positioned himself in the outfield facing the infield, or, colloquially, was "camped."

As for the ejection, in the top of the 7th inning, with one out and one on (R1), Astros batter Yuli Gurriel hit a 1-2 sinker from Red Sox pitcher Adam Ottavino in front of home plate, ruled fair by HP Umpire Barber upon the baseball being initially touched in fair territory by Red Sox catcher Christian Vasquez, and resulting in a double play as Astros baserunner Yordan Alvarez was tagged out while off his base by Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo. Replays indicate Gurriel's batted ball was retrieved by Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez in fair territory and that the batted ball did not touch Gurriel's person, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 12-8. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 12-8.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s 2nd ejection of 2021.

Sean Barber now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).

Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 3).

*"An INFIELD FLY is a fair fly ball (not including a line drive nor an attempted bunt) which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort, when first and second, or first, second and third bases are occupied, before two are out...On the infield fly rule the umpire is to rule whether the ball could ordinarily have been handled by an infielder-not by some arbitrary limitation such as the grass, or the base lines."

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2021, T-4th in the AL West (OAK 3; LAA, TEX 2; HOU, SEA 1).

This is Dusty Baker's 1st ejection since August 9, 2020 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Sean Barber's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since April 26 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox, 6/10/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 12-15 - Mahrley & Ted Barrett (OAK-HOU)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Astros Manager Dusty Baker (strike two call; QOCY) and 1B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected A's CF Ramon Laureano, C Austin Allen, and P Mike Fiers (fighting) in the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Athletics game. With none out and none on in the top of the 7th, Astros batter Kyle Tucker took a 1-1 fastball from Athletics pitcher Burch Smith for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.18, pz 1.62 [sz_bot 1.69 / RAD 1.57]), the call was correct.*

In the bottom of the 7th, with one out and none on, A's batter Laureano took a 3-2 curveball from Astros pitcher Humberto Castellanos for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a benches-clearing brawl when Laureano charged the Houston dugout in response to Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron's taunting. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Laureano in the back, Laureano's second HBP of the game (different pitchers), the call was irrecusable. At the time of all ejections, the Athletics were leading, 6-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s first ejection of 2020.
These are Ted Barrett (65)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2020.
Nick Mahrley now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Ted Barrett now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 9 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + QOCY + 3*QOCU = 9).
*The pitch to Tucker was located 1.60 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the sixth Manager ejection of 2020.
These are the fourth, fifth, and sixth player ejections of 2020.
Prior to ejection, Laureano was 0-2 (SO, 2 HBP) and Allen was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU, LAA 1; SEA, TEX 0).
This is Oakland's 1/2/3rd ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU, LAA 1; SEA, TEX 0).
This is Dusty Baker's 1st ejection since June 29, 2017 (David Rackley; QOC = N-C [Foul/K]).
This is Ramon Laureano's first career MLB ejection.
This is Austin Allen's first career MLB ejection.
This is Mike Fiers' first career MLB ejection.
This is Nick Mahrley's 1st ejection since April 17, 2019 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ted Barrett's 1st ejection since May 31, 2017 (Brian Snitker; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Oakland Athletics, 8/9/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 086 - David Rackley (2; Dusty Baker)

1B Umpire David Rackley ejected Nationals Manager Dusty Baker (foul ball no-call by HP Umpire Chad Fairchild; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Cubs-Nationals game. With none out and none on, Nationals batter Ryan Raburn attempted to strike a 2-2 changeup from Cubs pitcher Jon Lester, ruled a swinging third strike by HP Umpire Fairchild. Replays indicate the pitched ball made contact with Raburn's bat before touching the ground, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is David Rackley (86)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
David Rackley now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Incorrect-Crewmate = 6).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 10 points in Crew Division (10 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 10).

This is the 86th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 46th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Washington's 3rd ejection of 2017, T-2nd in the NL East (MIA 6; ATL, WAS 3; NYM 2; PHI 1).
This is Dusty Baker's first ejection since August 28, 2011 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).
This is David Rackley's first ejection since April 6, 2017 (Joc Peterson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals, 6/29/17 | Video via "Read More"