MLB Ejection 042 - Alan Porter (2; Kevin Cash)

3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash (HBP Replay Review affirmed Astros batter Yainer Diaz was hit by a pitch while swinging; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Rays game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Yainer Diaz attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Edwin Uceta, ruled a hit-by-pitch (dead ball) by HP Umpire Jim Wolf, ruled a swing by 1B Umpire Brian Walsh on appeal, and affirmed via Replay Review as a HBP dead ball strike as the result of a challenge by Astros manager Joe Espada. Replays indicate the pitch hit batter Diaz as he swung at it for an inning-ending strikeout, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 5-4. The Rays ultimatley won the contest, 8-4.

 

This is Alan Porter (46)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

*Official Baseball Rules Definition of Terms: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which touches the batter as they strike at it."

Replay Review Regulations: Hit-by-pitch (ball hits batter) is reviewable. Foul ball (ball hits bat) isn't.

This is the 42nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 22nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.

This is Tampa Bay's 2nd ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL East (BAL, NYY, TOR 3; BOS, TB 2).

This is Kevin Cash's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Brock Ballou; QOC = Y [HBP Review]).

This is Alan Porter's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 8 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays, 5/21/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 234 - Dan Bellino (6; Brian Snitker)

3B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker (foul ball no-call by HP Umpire Shane Livensparger; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Cubs-#Braves game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Jeimer Candelario took a first-pitch fastball from Braves pitcher Darius Vines for a called first strike, ruled a passed ball by catcher Sean Murphy that allowed Cubs baserunner R3 Cody Bellinger to score and R1 Seiya Suzuki to advance to second base. Replays indicate the pitched ball first made contact with the batter's bat before passing the catcher, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 10 innings.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s 6th ejection of 2023.

This is the 234th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 107th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 107 Managers, 93 Players, 34 Coaches.

This is Atlanta's 4th ejection of 2023, 4th in the NL East (MIA 14; PHI 11; NYM 6; ATL 4; WAS 3).

This is Brian Snitker's 6th ejection of 2023, 1st since Sept 9 (Bill Miller; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

This is Dan Bellino's 6th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 26 (Martin Maldonado; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Atlanta Braves, 9/27/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 002 - Jeremie Rehak (1; Brandon Hyde)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Orioles Manager Brandon Hyde (dead ball strike check swing call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#Orioles game. With two out and none on, Orioles batter Rio Ruiz was touched by a 0-1 changeup from Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, ruled a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Scott Barry, resulting in a dead ball strike two call. Replays indicate Ruiz attempted to strike the pitch as the baseball touched his lower leg, the call was correct (OBR Definition of Terms: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which...touches the batter as he strikes at it"). Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 3-2. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s first ejection of the 2021 MLB regular season.
Jeremie Rehak now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 3).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).

*Reason was deemed "Check Swing" and QOC was deemed "Correct."

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

This is the first manager ejection of 2021.

This is Baltimore's 1st ejection of 2021, 1st in the AL East (BAL 1; BOS, NYY, TB, TOR 0).

This is Brandon Hyde's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2020 (Brennan Miller; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Jeremie Rehak's 1st ejection since Sept 18, 2020 (Jacob Stallings; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4/8/21 | 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"

MLB Ejection 070 - Joe West (1; Jeff Banister)

3B Umpire Joe West ejected Rangers Manager Jeff Banister (HBP call by HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt; QOCY) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Mariners-Rangers game. With one out and none on, Mariners batter Tyler Smith took a 2-1 fastball from Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitched ball made contact with Smith's left hand (batting glove) and that Banister declined to use his Manger's Challenge in order to effect Replay Review, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Joe West (22)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Joe West now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 9).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).

This is the 70th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 38th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Texas' 3rd ejection of 2017, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 4; SEA, TEX 3; HOU, LAA 0).
This is Jeff Banister's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 24 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since September 19, 2016 (Jeff Banister; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, 6/18/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 180: David Rackley (3; Pat Murphy)

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Padres Interim Manager Pat Murphy for arguing a prior inning's foul ball call (USC-DiMuro) in the top of the 7th inning of the Padres-Nationals game. In the preceding bottom of the 6th inning with two out and one on, Nationals batter Bryce Harper hit a 2-1 sinker from Padres pitcher Marc Rzepczynski on the ground to first base, the ball ruled foul by Rackley for having struck Harper's lower leg while he was in the batter's box. Replays indicate that the batted ball did not appear to make contact with Harper's leg and that Murphy visited Rackley to discuss the call when it occurred in the 6th inning before being ejected arguing the call in the 7th (Repeat Visit - DiMuro Rule), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 8-3. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is David Rackley (86)'s third ejection of 2015.
David Rackley now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 5).
Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Prev + 1 Irrecusable Call = 9).

This is the 180th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 86th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Padres' 15th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 15; LAD 8; SF 5; COL 4; ARI 3).
This is Pat Murphy's first ejection since August 16, 2015 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y-C [Balk No-Call]).
This is David Rackley's first ejection since August 7, 2015 (Dan Jennings; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals, 8/25/15
Video: Harper's roller up along first is ruled to have hit his leg for a foul ball, call is unreviewable (WAS)
Video: A half inning after the disputed play, Murphy is tossed for continuing to argue the call (SD)

MLB Ejections 124-125: Carapazza (1-2; Cervelli, Hurdle)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Pirates C Francisco Cervelli and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a foul ball call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Cardinals-Pirates game. With two out and none on, Cardinals batter Mark Reynolds attempted to strike a 1-2 knuckle curve from Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett for a called foul ball, prior to hitting a home run on the succeeding pitch. Replays indicate that Reynolds' bat did not appear to contact the baseball during his swing, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 14 innings.

These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Vic Carapazza now has -4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = -4).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).

These are the 124th and 125th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 59th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Cervelli was 0-0 in the contest.
This is the 56th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Pirates' 3/4th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the NL Central (CIN, STL 5; PIT 4; CHC, MIL 3).
This is Francisco Cervelli's first career MLB ejection.
This is Clint Hurdle's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 14 (Cory Blaser; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejections since October 4, 2014 (Matt Williams; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7/11/15
Video: Given second life, Reynolds clubs a solo homer, leading to sour grapes and two Pirate ejections (FOX)

MLB Ejection 083: Jordan Baker (2; Bud Black)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Padres Manager Bud Black for arguing a fair ball (live ball) call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Padres-Braves game. With one out and two on, Braves batter Jace Peterson hit a 2-2 slider from Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner on the ground to first baseman Yonder Alonso. Replays indicate the batted ball bounced before appearing to strike the held bat a second time in fair territory while Peterson was still in a legal position within his batter's box, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 3-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 11 innings.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s second ejection of 2015.
Jordan Baker now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 2).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 9 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 9).
*Rule 6.05(h) [OBR 2015 Rule 5.09(a)(8)] states, "If the batter is in a legal position in the batter’s box, see Rule 5.04(b)(5) (Rule 6.03), and, in the umpire’s judg- ment, there was no intention to interfere with the course of the ball, a batted ball that strikes the batter or his bat shall be ruled a foul ball." For more information, see Rules 6.05(g) & 6.05(h): Batted Ball Batter's Interference.

This is the 83rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 38th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Padres' 8th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 8; LAD 5; COL 3; ARI, SF 1).
This is Bud Black's 4th ejection of 2015, first since June 1 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Ball/Strikes]).
This is Jordan Baker's first ejection since April 17, 2015 (Ubaldo Jimenez; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/11/15
Video: Ground ball deflects off Peterson's bat during follow through while over fair territory (SD)
Related Video: Benches clear after Teheran's HBP; Baker restrains Matt Kemp from fighting (SD)

MLB Ejection 007: Laz Diaz (1; Kevin Cash)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Rays Manager Kevin Cash for arguing a Replay Review decision that confirmed Diaz's hit by pitch call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With none out and two on, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson took a 2-2 splitter from Rays pitcher Steve Geltz for a called HBP. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and shoulder-high (px -1.872, pz 4.255 [sz_top 3.45]), and appeared to make contact with Donaldson's gloved left index finger, the HBP call was correct and the ejection was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s first ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
Laz Diaz now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 2).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-5 for 2015 states that Replay Review ejections are irrecusable by default nature.
Also Relevant: Close Call of the Week, Hand Part of Basket—Not Base—Ball, Bat (12/17/13)

This is the 7th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 5th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rays' 1st ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (TB 1; BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 0).
This is Kevin Cash's first ejection since September 7, 2007 (Mike DiMuro; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Laz Diaz's first ejection since September 7, 2014 (Clayton Kershaw; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/16/15
Video: When Replay Review confirms the on-field call to load the bases, Cash loses his cool (TB)
Video: Chin music sends Donaldson to first on an unsuccessful challenge; Cash tossed (TOR)

MLB Ejection 157: Chris Segal (2; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire for arguing a foul tip (strike three) call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Royals-Twins game. With one out and one on, Twins batter Joe Mauer attempted to strike a 3-2 changeup from Royals pitcher Jason Vargas for a swinging third strike as the result of a foul tip. Replays indicate that after making contact with Mauer's bat, the baseball bounced off the dirt before being caught by Royals catcher Salvador Perez, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Chris Segal (96)'s second ejection of 2014.
Chris Segal now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 3 AAA - 1 Pen - 4 Incorrect = -1).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 13 points in Crew Division (13 Previous + 0 Incorrect = 13).

This is the 157th ejection of 2014.
This is the 77th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Twins' 5th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (KC, MIN 5; CWS, DET 4; CLE 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since July 29, 2014 (Ted Barrett; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Chris Segal's first ejection since May 17, 2014 (Ned Yost; QOC = N [HBP/Foul]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 8/18/14
Video: Mauer strikes out in the first inning on changeup low-and-away, leading to Gardy's toss (MIN)

MLB Replay Reviews 675-676: Nauert, Hernandez (04, 12)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Paul Nauert's HBP call in the bottom of the 5th and upheld 1B Umpire Angel Hernandez's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Giants-Athletics game. In the 5th, with none out and none on, Athletics batter Craig Gentry attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Nauert's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Giants batter Hunter Pence hit a 1-1 sinker from Athletics pitcher Dan Otero on the ground to third baseman Josh Donaldson, who threw to first baseman Stephen Vogt as Pence arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy and initiation by Crew Chief Angel Hernandez, Hernandez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 3-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Angel Hernandez's first, second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 675th, 676th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the San Francisco Giants' 27th, 28th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 351/676 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Oakland Athletics, 7/7/14
Video: Play stands; Gentry is awarded first base on hit-by-pitch review upholding original call (SF)
Video: Play confirmed; Quick review affirms Angel's contention that Vogt kept his foot on 1st (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 577: Will Little (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Will Little's HBP call in the top of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Matt Carpenter took a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Franklin Morales for a hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 577th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 303/577 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/22/14
Video: Play stands; Cardinals get runners on first and second following the upheld HBP call (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 553: Gerry Davis (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Gerry Davis' HBP no-call (ball) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Red Sox-Athletics game. With none out and none on, A's batter Craig Gentry took a 1-1 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Felix Doubront for a called second ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Davis 'ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 553rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 26th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 291/553 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Replays indicate pitch hit Gentry's right foot for a HBP in the 3rd (OAK)

MLB Replay Reviews 546-547: Bob Davidson (12-13)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Bob Davidson's strike (live ball) call in the bottom of the 1st and upheld Davidson's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Pirates-Cubs game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo swung at and missed a 0-1 curveball from Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Davidson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 1-0.

In the 2nd, with two out and one on, Pirates batter Pedro Alvarez hit a 2-2 slider from Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson on a line drive to right fielder Nate Schierholtz, who threw to catcher John Baker as Pirates baserunner R2 Ike Davis arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and initiation by Crew Chief Davidson, Davidson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 12th, 13th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 546th, 547th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 23rd, 24th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 288/547 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Wild pitch turns into dead ball strike as replay shows ball hit Rizzo's foot (PIT)
Video: Play stands; Out at the plate is upheld on appeal of Rule 7.13 plate-blocking rule (PIT)

MLB Replay Reviews 492-493: Carlson, Nelson (05, 04)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mark Carlson's HBP no-call in the top of the 7th and overturned 2B Umpire Jeff Nelson's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. In the 7th, with none out and none on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez took a 0-2 slider from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale for a called first ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Carlson's rulings was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with one out and none on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn hit a 1-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on a line drive to left fielder Rajai Davis, who attempted to catch the ball on the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Nelson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 4-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 492nd, 493rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 19th Replay Review of 2014.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 262/493 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/12/14
Video: Play stands; Hit-by-pitch no-call on pitch that bounced is upheld after Tigers challenge (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Catch turns into a trap on reviewed play in the last of the ninth (CWS)

MLB Replay Reviews 476-478: Wendelstedt, Estabrook

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 1st, HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's HBP call in the bottom of the 8th and Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays batter Kevin Kiermaier hit a 0-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on the ground to first baseman Allen Craig, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to pitcher Wainwright as Kiermaier arrived at first base, Rays baserunner R1 Desmond Jennings out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rays batter Jerry Sands took a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal for a called hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 0-0 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Rosenthal on the ground to shortstop Peralta, who threw to first baseman Craig as Forsythe arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Joe Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 26th, 27th, 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 476th, 477th, 478th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 23rd, 24th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 254/478 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/10/14
Video: Play stands; Cards get out of the first on double play back-end out that is upheld (TB)
Video: Play stands; Sands is hit by a pitch to load the bases as Matheny's challenge fails (STL)
Video: Play stands; First out of the last of the 9th is recorded on close play at first base (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 456: Rob Drake (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Rob Drake's ball (no HBP) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Mets-Giants game. With two out and none on, Giants batter Matt Cain took a 0-0 fastball from Mets pitcher Jon Niese in the dirt and to the backstop for a called first ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Drake's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 456th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 242/456 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Cain is grazed in the foot and awarded first base on Replay Review (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 425: Sean Barber (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Sean Barber's HBP call in the top of the 6th inning of the Pirates-Dodgers game. With one out and one on, Pirates batter Russell Martin took a 0-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke for a hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Barber's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Eric Cooper's eighth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 425th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 14th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 229/425 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/1/14

Video: Play confirmed; Replay shows Martin's forearm was indeed drilled by Greinke's pitch (ESPN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 414: Kerwin Danley (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Kerwin Danley's foul ball call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Reds-Diamondbacks game. With one out and one on, Diamondbacks batter A.J. Pollock took a 0-1 fastball from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto inside for a dead ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Danley's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 414th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 220/414 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/31/14
Video: Play overturned; D-Backs challenge call on hit-by-pitch that broke Pollock's hand (ARI)

MLB Replay Reviews 399-400: Johnson, Hernandez (08, 07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and upheld HP Umpire Angel Hernandez's HBP call in the top of the 6th inning of the Royals-Blue Jays game. In the 5th, with two out and one on, Rays pitcher James Shields threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer in an attempt to pick off Royals baserunner R1 Anthony Gose. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Johnson's ruling was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 5-4.

In the 6th, with one out and two on, Royals batter Nori Aoki took a 0-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Steve Delabar for a hit by pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hernandez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 5-4. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-6, in 10 innings.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s eighth review of 2014.
This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.

This is the 399th, 400th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 11th, 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 211/400 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/29/14
Video: Play overturned; Kansas City gets out of the fifth on a reversed pickoff at first base (KC)
Video: Play stands; Looking for a run, Royals challenge the HBP & end up with the bases loaded (KC)