MLB Ejection 043 - Louie Krupa (1; Craig Counsell)

HP Umpire Louie Krupa ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Cubs-#Rockies game. With none out and one on, Cubs batter Moisés Ballesteros hit a 101 fastball from Rockies pitcher Blas Castaño on the ground to Castaño, who threw to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar to force out baserunner R1 Nico Hoerner at second base, to 1B TJ Rumfield to retire batter-runner Ballesteros. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Ballesteros' leg guard while Ballesteros was in the batter's box (fair/foul on the infield is not reviewable), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 6-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Louie Krupa (27)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

This is the 43rd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 25th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 5 Coaches, 13 Players.

This is Chicago's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL Central (PIT 5; CHC, CIN 2; MIL, STL 0).

This is Craig Counsell's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 26 (Dan Merzel; QOC = Y [ABS Denial]).

This is Louie Krupa's first career MLB Ejection.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Colorado Rockies, 6/11/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 174 - John Bacon (6; Mark Kotsay)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected A's manager Mark Kotsay (foul ball call to Bobby Witt Jr; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Royals-#Athletics game. With one out and one on, Royals batter Witt Jr swung at a 1-2 curveball from A's pitcher Hogan Harris, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Bacon. Replays indicate that the bat appeared to make slight contact with the pitched ball during the swing before the ball fell into the dirt behind home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 4-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is John Bacon (70)'s 6th ejection of 2025.

This is the 174th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 91st manager ejection of 2025.Ejection Tally: 91 Managers, 28 Coaches, 55 Players.

This is Sacramento's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU, OAK 5; SEA, TEX 4).

This is Mark Kotsay's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 2 (John Bacon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Bacon's 6th ejection of 2025, 1st since August 14 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = Y [Foul Tip]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs No City Athletics, 9/27/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 070-1 - Tumpane/Rehak (NYY x2)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and 1B Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Yankees 2B DJ LeMahieu (Replay Review decision upholding 1B Umpire Rehak's foul ball call; QOCY) in the top of the 10th inning of the #RedSox-#Yankees game. With two out and none on, Yankees batter LeMahieu hit a 0-0 sinker from Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock on a line drive past first base, ruled foul by 1B Umpire Rehak. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees manager Boone, the foul ball call stood. Replays indicate the batted ball first contacted the ground in right field to the foul territory side of the foul line for a foul ball, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.

  

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

These are the 70th and 71st ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 36th manager & 22nd player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.

This is New York's 5/6th ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL East (NYY 6; BAL, BOS, TB, TOR 3).

This is Aaron Boone's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 13 (Mark Wegner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is DJ LeMahieu's 1st career MLB ejection.

This is John Tumpane's 1st ejection since August 26, 2024 (Carl Willis; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is Jeremie Rehak's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 9 (Mark Prior; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox, 6/13/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 175-6 - Conroy, Miller (HOU x2)

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Astros 2B Jose Altuve and 1B Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Astros-#Padres game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Altuve hit a 1-1 sinker from Padres pitcher Robert Suarez on the ground to third baseman Manny Machado to first baseman Donovan Solano, ruled a fair ball by HP Umpire Miller. Replays indicate that after contacting Altuve's bat, the batted ball touched Altuve's foot before bounding into fair territory, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 4th ejection of 2024.

Related Ejection: MLB Ejection 102 - James Jean (1; Jose Altuve) (6/30/24).

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(7): "If the batter is in a legal position in the batter’s box, see Rule 5.04(b)(5), and, in the umpire’s judgment, there was no intention to interfere with the course of the ball, a batted ball that strikes the batter or their bat shall be ruled a foul ball."

Fair/Foul in the Infield is not presently a reviewable play.

These are the 175th and 176th ejection reports of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 87th manager ejection of 2024.

This is the 59th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 87 Managers, 29 Coaches, 59 Players.

This is Houston's 12/13th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 13; OAK 8; SEA 7; LAA, TEX 6).

This is Jose Altuve's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 30 (James Jean; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).

This is Joe Espada's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since Sept 5 (Brian O'Nora; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

This is Brennan Miller's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since July 1 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y-c [Base Path]).

This is Chris Conroy's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 21 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs San Diego Padres, 9/17/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 102 - James Jean (1; Jose Altuve)

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Astros 2B Jose Altuve (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Mets game. With two out and two on, Altuve hit a 1-1 sinker from Mets pitcher Luis Severino on the ground to third baseman Mark Vientos, who threw to first baseman Pete Alonso for a groundout, ruled a fair ball by Jean and affirmed as fair upon crew consultation. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Altuve's left foot before bounding toward the infield, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 4-2.

This is James Jean (61)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(8): "If the batter is in a legal position in the batter’s box, see Rule 5.04(b)(5), and, in the umpire’s judgment, there was no intention to interfere with the course of the ball, a batted ball that strikes the batter or their bat shall be ruled a foul ball."

Fair/Foul in the Infield is not presently a reviewable play.

This is the 102nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Altuve was 2-4 in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 51 Managers, 14 Coaches, 37 Players.

This is Houston's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, HOU, SEA 6; TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Jose Altuve's 1st ejection since August 6, 2016 (Alan Porter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is James Jean's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs New York Mets, 6/30/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 058-9 - Laz Diaz & Erich Bacchus (TEX x2)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and 3B Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Rangers bench player Andrew Heaney (foul ball call by Bacchus; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Twins game. With one out and two on, Twins batter Edouard Julien attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 knuckle curve from Rangers pitcher David Robertson, ruled a foul tip by HP Umpire Diaz but called a foul ball by 3B Umpire Bacchus (any base umpire may call a foul ball unasked). Replays indicate the pitched ball made contact with the bat and went directly into the catcher's mitt thereafter; this is a foul tip, Bacchus' call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 3-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This Laz Diaz (63)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

These are the 58th and 59th ejections of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 24th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Heaney was a bench player and didn't play.

This is the 26th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 26 Managers, 9 Coaches, 24 Players.

This is Texas' 2/3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, TEX 3; OAK, SEA 2; LAA 1).

This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 18 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is Andrew Heaney's first career MLB ejection.

This is Laz Diaz's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 14 (Ronel Blanco; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 1st ejection since July 4, 2023 (David Ross; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals, 5/25/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 016 - Todd Tichenor (2; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (fair ball call by 3B Umpire Nestor Ceja; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#Tigers game. With two out and two on, Rangers batter Adolis García hit a 1-1 splitter from Tigers pitcher Shelby Miller on the ground to third base, fielded by third baseman Gio Urshela and ruled fair by Ceja; García was retired at first base after he didn't initially run during the play. Replays indicate the baseball bounded over third base as it passed the bag, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 8-7. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-7.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*The Official Baseball Rules definition states, "A FAIR BALL is a batted ball that...is on or over fair territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base."

This is the 16th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 6th manager ejection of 2024.Ejection Tally: 6 Managers, 3 Coaches, 7 Players.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, SEA, TEX 1; HOU, OAK 0).

This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2023 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Todd Tichenor's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since March 30 (Génesis Cabrera; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers, 4/18/24 | Video as follows:

Why Was This Ball Called Fair in New York?

After HP Umpire Lance Barrett signaled fair when Yankees third baseman DJ LeMahieu swiped his glove at Royals batter Bobby Witt Jr's bunt, New York seemed perplexed by the lack of a foul ball call. 

To solve this riddle, we must first consult the rulebook definition for "Fair Ball"—

"A FAIR BALL is a batted ball that settles on fair ground between home and first base, or between home and third base, or that is on or over fair territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base, or that touches first, second or third base, or that first falls on fair territory on or beyond first base or third base, or that, while on or over fair territory touches the person of an umpire or player, or that, while over fair territory, passes out of the playing field in flight."

Within this wordy definition appear two criteria for determining whether a ball is fair or foul: in some cases, the ball must be on fair territory/ground in order to be considered fair whereas, in others, the ball may be either on or over fair territory/ground.

For example, a fly ball to left field must first fall on fair territory. But notice that for the Royals-Yankees play—fielder LeMahieu physically touching the ball prior to first or third base—the ball may be either on or over fair territory when touched in order to be deemed fair.

Thus, even though the ball itself was in contact (or on) with foul territory, part of the baseball's sphere was positioned over fair territory when first touched by LeMahieu, and, thus, the ball was ruled fair.

Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 073 - Brian O'Nora (2; Aaron Boone)

2B Umpire Brian O'Nora ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (overturned Replay Review fair/foul and runner placement call by 1B Umpire Nestor Ceja; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #Yankees-#Reds game. With two out and one on (R1), Reds batter Spencer Steer hit a 2-2 slider from Yankees pitcher Luis Severino on a fly ball to right fielder Jake Bauers, ruled foul by Ceja. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds manager David Bell, Ceja's call was overturned to a fair ball and baserunner R1 Jonathan India was placed at home, scoring a run. Replays indicate that with two outs, India was running on the pitch and that Yankees outfielder Bauers dropped the fly ball in fair territory such that India would likely have scored had the correct fair ball call been made as the initial call. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

This is the 73rd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th manager ejections of 2023. Ejection Tally: 34 Managers, 32 Players, 7 Coaches.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL East (NYY 5; BAL, BOS 3; TB 2; TOR 1).

This is Aaron Boone's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 15 (Clint Vondrak; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brian O'Nora's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 19 (David Bell; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds, 5/21/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 012 - Manny Gonzalez (1; Brian Snitker)

3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker (foul ball call overturned via Replay Review to fair & runner placement) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Braves-#Royals game. With none out and one on (R1), Braves batter Matt Olson hit a 1-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Brady Singer on a line drive to left fielder Edward Olivares, originally ruled a foul ball by 3B Umpire Gonzalez and overturned via Replay Review as as result of a manager's challenge by Snitker. As part of the Replay Review, the Replay Official placed runners at first and second base. Replays indicate that Braves baserunner R1 Ronald Acuña Jr returned to first base to tag up and didn't leave until the ball was dropped and 3B Umpire Gonzalez had called the foul ball, at which time outfielder Olivares had stopped playing, and that batter-runner Olson's advancement was limited by preceding baserunner Acuña's placement, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 5-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 12th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 4th manager ejection of 2023.

This is Atlanta's 1st ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL East (PHI 2; ATL, MIA 1; NYM, WAS 0).

This is Brian Snitker's 1st ejection since August 17, 2022 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 1st ejection since Aug 27, 2022 (Mike Napoli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Kansas City Royals, 4/14/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 161 - Edwin Moscoso (2; Chad Pinder)

3B Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Athletics RF Chad Pinder (Replay Review decision that affirmed Moscoso's foul ball call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #WhiteSox-#Athletics game. With two out and one on, A's batter Pinder hit a 1-2 changeup from White Sox pitcher Johnny Cueto on a fly ball down the left field line, ruled a foul ball by 3B Umpire Moscoso and upheld as foul by Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by A's manager Mark Kotsay. Replays indicate the ball did not appear to make contact with the foul line upon its first touch of the ground, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The A's ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

This is Edwin Moscoso (109)'s 2nd ejection of 2022.

This is the 161st ejection of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 53rd ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Pinder was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.

This is Oakland's 6th ejection of 2022, 4th in the AL West (SEA 11; LAA 9; HOU 7; OAK 6; TEX 2).

This is Chad Pinder's 1st career MLB ejection.

This is Edwin Moscoso's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since Aug 5 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Oakland Athletics, 9/11/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 047 - Greg Gibson (2; Matt Blake)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake (fair ball call; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #WhiteSox-#Yankees game. With one out and one on (R1), White Sox batter Tim Anderson hit a 1-1 changeup from Yankees pitcher Luis Severino on the ground, fielded along the third baseline by Severino and ruled a fair ball by HP Umpire Gibson. Replays indicate the batted ball appeared to strike Anderson's foot in the batter's box (this is not a reviewable play), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s 2nd ejection of 2022.

Greg Gibson now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).

Crew Chief Greg Gibson now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).

Related: Tmac's Teachable Moments - Let's Fix Replay (1/19/17).

This is the 47th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is New York's 4th ejection of 2022, 2nd in the AL East (TOR 5; NYY 4; BOS 3; BAL, TB 2).

This is Matt Blake's 1st ejection since Sept 8, 2021 (Edwin Moscoso; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Greg Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 12 (Antoan Richardson; QOC = U [NEC]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees, 5/23/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 023 - Adrian Johnson (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (inadvertent foul ball point during fair ball by 1B Umpire Ryan Wills; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Marlins game. With two out and the bases loaded, Marlins batter Jazz Chisholm Jr hit a fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Luis Frias down the right-field foul line, ruled fair by 1B Umpire Wills who inadvertently pointed into foul territory, as if to signaling a foul ball, which resulted in both teams stopping play as if a foul ball and "Time" had been called. Upon crew consultation, the call was rectified as a fair ball, with runners placed as follows: R3 Garrett Cooper scored, R2 Brian Anderson scored, R1 Jacob Stallings was placed at third base, and batter-runner Chisholm was placed at second base. Replays indicate the ball was fair and the runner's placement was proper, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-2. The D-Backs ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Adrian Johnson now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 5).

Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

*Official Baseball Rule 8.02(c): "If the umpires consult after a play and change a call that had been made, then they have the authority to take all steps that they may deem necessary, in their discretion, to eliminate the results and consequences of the earlier call that they are reversing, including placing runners where they think those runners would have been after the play, had the ultimate call been made as the initial call."

This is the 23rd ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 10th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2022, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 1; COL, LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since May 19, 2021 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Run Lane Interference]).

This is Adrian Johnson's 1st ejection since August 28, 2021 (Pat Murphy; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins, 5/3/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 159 - Ted Barrett (1; Craig Counsell)

3B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell (foul ball [non-fair HR] call by 1B Umpire Stu Scheurwater; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Brewers-#Giants game. With two out and one on (R1), Brewers batter Willy Adames hit a 2-1 fastball from Giants pitcher Jake McGee into the right fielder corner and out of the stadium, initially ruled a home run (fair ball) by 1B Umpire Scheurwater before immediately convening the crew of HP Umpire Angel Hernandez, 2B Umpire Tosi, and 3B Umpire Barrett and changing the call to foul ball, a call confirmed via Replay Review. Replays indicate the ball left the playing field in foul territory and did not touch the foul pole, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 5-1. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Ted Barrett now has 5 points in in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 QOCY-Crewmate = 5).

Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-7 states: "Quality of Correctness for an ejection that occurs after umpire consultation or instant replay review, wherein the initial call was changed during or after consultation/review, shall be adjudged by the correctness of the call after consultation/review."

This is the 159th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 73rd manager ejection of 2021.

This is Milwaukee's 15th ejection of 2021, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 15; CIN 12; CHC, STL 6; PIT 3).

This is Craig Counsell's 5th ejection of 2021, 1st since Aug 18 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ted Barrett's 1st ejection since August 9, 2020 (Mike Fiers; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants, 9/2/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 143 - Nestor Ceja (1; Walker Buehler)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler (foul ball no-call; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Mets-#Dodgers game. With two out and two on (R2, R3), Mets batter Pete Alonso hit a 2-0 sinker from Buehler softly on the ground, fielded by third baseman Justin Turner for an infield single scoring Mets baserunner R3 Patrick Mazeika. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Alonso's foot as Alonso stood in the batter's box, the foul ball no-call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 3-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Nestor Ceja (103)'s 2nd ejection of 2021.

Nestor Ceja now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2 AAA - 4 QOCN = 4).

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

This is the 143rd ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Buehler's line was 7.2 IP, 2 ER.

This is Los Angeles' 4th ejection of 2021, 3rd in the NL West (SD 12; ARI 5; LAD 4; COL, SF 2).

This is Walker Buehler's first career MLB ejection.

This is Nestor Ceja's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since June 14 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 8/20/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 101 - Jeremy Riggs (1; Luis Rojas)

HP Umpire Jeremy Riggs ejected Mets manager Luis Rojas (fair ball call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #Mets-#Pirates game. With one out and the bases loaded, Pirates batter Kevin Newman hit a 0-1 sinker from Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker softly on the ground up the third base line, where it was touched by Walker, ruled a fair ball by HP Umpire Riggs, before being directed into foul territory between home plate and the third-base dugout, whereupon no fielders attempted to play the ball while Pirates baserunners John Nogowski, Gregory Polanco, and Michael Perez scored. Replays indicate the batted ball was first touched by Walker while on or over fair territory, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 6-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Jeremy Riggs (112)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Jeremy Riggs now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).

Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 QOCY = 4).

*The Official Baseball Rules states, "A FAIR BALL is a batted ball that...while on or over fair territory touches the person of an umpire or player."

Related Post: Game of Millimeters & Cuzzi's Cubs-Cardinals Fair Ball (5/22/21).

This is the 101st ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 49th manager ejection of 2021.

This is New York's 5th ejection of 2021, T-2nd in the NL East (PHI 6; MIA, NYM 5; WAS 2; ATL 0).

This is Luis Rojas' 3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since June 4 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jeremy Riggs' first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/18/21 | 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 Ejection 039 - Jim Reynolds (2; Craig Counsell)

1B Umpire Jim Reynolds ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell (foul ball call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Cardinals-#Brewers game. With one out and none on, Cardinals batter Dylan Carlson hit a 3-2 cutter from Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes on the ground to first baseman Daniel Vogelbach, who threw to Burnes covering at first base, originally ruled a fair ball and out. Upon crew consultation, the umpires determined the batted ball had hit Carlson's foot while he was standing in the batter's box and ruled the play a foul ball. Replays indicate the batted ball made contact with Carlson's right foot while in the box, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 2nd ejection of 2021.

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

Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 QOCY = 3).

This is the 39th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 21st manager ejection of 2021.

This is Milwaukee's 2nd ejection of 2021, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 3; CHC, MIL 2; PIT, STL 1).

This is Craig Counsell's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2020 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Jim Reynolds' 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since April 3 (Nick Castellanos; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/13/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 034 - Brian Gorman (1; Joe Maddon)

2B Umpire Brian Gorman ejected Angels Manager Joe Maddon (Replay Review decision that upheld a fair ball call by 3B Umpire Adrian Johnson; QOCY) in the top of the 7th of the #Dodgers-#Angels game. With none out and none on, Dodgers batter DJ Peters hit a 1-0 slider from Angels pitcher Mike Mayers on fly ball along the left field line, where Angels left fielder Jon Jay unsuccessfully attempted to catch the ball, deflecting it to shortstop David Fletcher, ruled fair by Adrian Johnson and upheld as a result of a challenge by Angels Manager Joe Maddon. Replays indicate the ball made contact with Jay's wrist as it was above the left field foul line, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 13-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 14-11.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s first ejection of 2021.
Brian Gorman now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 34th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Anaheim's 2nd ejection of 2021, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, TEX 2; OAK, SEA 1; HOU 0).

This is Joe Maddon's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since April 10 (Jerry Layne; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Brian Gorman's 1st ejection since June 10, 2019 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels, 5/8/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 51 - Roberto Ortiz (1; Bryce Harper)

1B Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Phillies RF Bryce Harper (foul ball call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Phillies-#Mets game. With two out and none on, Harper hit a 0-0 curveball from Mets pitcher Seth Lugo on the ground down the first base line, ruled a foul ball by 1B Umpire Ortiz, before grounding out to end the inning on the next pitch. Replays indicate the ball bounded past first base in foul territory, the call was correct. Ruling was challenged and AFFIRMED by the UEFL Appeals Board (7-0-1), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 3-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s first ejection of 2020.
Roberto Ortiz now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 1 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
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This is the 51st ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Harper was 0-2 in the contest.
This is Philadelphia's 2nd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the NL East (WAS 3; PHI 2; MIA 1; ATL, NYM 0).
This is Bryce Harper's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2019 (Gabe Morales; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Roberto Ortiz's 1st ejection since Sept 8, 2019 (Adam Frazier; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets, 9/5/20 | Video as follows: