MLB Ejections 163-4 - Shane Livensparger (1-2; HOU x2)

HP Umpire Shane Livensparger ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker and manager Joe Espada (strike three call to Jesús Sánchez; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Mariners-#Astros game. With out and one and none on, Astros batter Sánchez took a 1-2 sinker from Mariners pitcher George Kirby for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.60, pz 3.56 [sz_top 3.56 / RAD 3.68]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 5-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

These are Shane Livensparger (43)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.

*This pitch was located 2.40 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 163rd and 164th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 27th coach ejection of 2025.

This is the 85th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 85 Managers, 27 Coaches, 52 Players.

This is Houston's 4/5th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU 5; OAK, SEA 4; TEX 3).

This is Troy Snitker's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since August 15 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Joe Espada's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 18 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Shane Livensparger's 1st ejection since October 1, 2023 (Joey Votto; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros, 9/20/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 128 - Chad Fairchild (4; Troy Snitker)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker (strike two call to Christian Walker; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Orioles-#Astros game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Walker took a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Brandon Young for a called second strike before striking out swinging three pitches later. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.59, pz 1.63 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 7-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 7-0.

This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 4th ejection of 2025.

Related Post: Lindsay's Call: The Blame Game (Umpire Scapegoating) (8/8/14).

Related Post: Let's Talk - Mental Health in an Abusive Environment (10/10/17).

This is the 128th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 22nd coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 22 Coaches, 38 Players.

This is Houston's 3rd ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 7; OAK 4; HOU, TEX 3; SEA 2).

This is Troy Snitker's 1st ejection since May 12, 2023 (Mark Wegner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chad Fairchild's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Anthony Volpe; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Box: Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros, 8/15/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 117 - Carlos Torres (4; Joshua Miller)

1B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller (check swing ball two call to Otto Lopez) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Astros-#Marlins game. With none out and none on, Marlins batter Lopez attempted to check his swing on a 1-0 slider from Astros pitcher Bennett Sousa, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Willie Traynor and affirmed on appeal as no swing by 1B Umpire Torres. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 6-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 4th ejection of 2025.

This is the 117th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 20th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 20 Coaches, 35 Players.

This is Houston's 2nd ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL West (LAA 5; OAK 4; TEX 3; HOU, SEA 2).

This is Joshua Miller's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2024 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Carlos Torres' 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 28 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins, 8/6/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 037 - Nick Mahrley (1; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (strike one call to Isaac Paredes; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Astros-#Rangers game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Paredes took a 1-0 curveball from Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.52, pz 1.19 [sz_bot 1.57 / RAD 1.45 / MOE 1.37]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

 

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

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

This is the 37th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 18 Managers, 10 Coaches, 9 Players.

This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA 1; OAK, SEA, TEX 0).

This is Joe Espada's 1st ejection since Sept 17, 2024 (Chris Conroy; QOC = N-c [Fair/Foul]).

This is Nick Mahrley's 1st ejection since July 11, 2024 (Kevin Pillar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers, 5/18/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 183 - Mark Wegner (2; Spencer Arrighetti)

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (ball calls; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Guardians game. With none out and none on, Guardians batter Will Brennan walked, Bo Naylor struck out, Daniel Schneemann walked, and Steven Kwan walked. Replays indicate that of the 15 callable pitches thrown during the half inning prior to ejection, all 14 were properly officiated (15/15 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 5-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 4th ejection of 2024.

This is the 183rd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 60th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 91 Managers, 31 Coaches, 60 Players.

This is Houston's 14th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 14; OAK 8; LAA, SEA 7; TEX 6).

This is Spencer Arrighetti's first career MLB ejection.

This is Mark Wegner's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 22 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs Cleveland Guardians of the Galaxy, 9/27/24 | 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 174 - Brian O'Nora (2; Alex Cintron)

HP Umpire Brian O'Nora ejected Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron (strike three call to Yanier Diaz; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Astros-#Padres game. With one out and none on, Astros batter Diaz took a 3-2 sweeper from Padres pitcher Yu Darvish for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.02, pz 1.92 [sz_bot 1.48]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.27 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 174th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 30th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 29 Coaches, 58 Players.

This is Houston's 11th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 11; OAK 8; SEA 7; LAA, TEX 6).

This is Alex Cintron's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 11 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brian O'Nora's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since Sept 5 (Joe Espada; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs San Diego Padres, 9/16/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 172 - Dan Iassogna (3; Joshua Miller)

3B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller (Replay decision: HBP call) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Astros-#Angels game. With none out and one on, Angels batter Mickey Moniak attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 sinker from Astros pitcher Caleb Ferguson, ruled a hit-by-pitch by HP Umpire CB Bucknor and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 3B Umpire Iassogna. Upon Replay Review as a result of a challenge by Angels manager Ron Washington, HP Umpire Bucknor's foul ball call was overturned to a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch hit Moniak's hand, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 6-1. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This is the 172nd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 28th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 28 Coaches, 58 Players.

This is Houston's 10th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 10; OAK 8; SEA 7; LAA, TEX 6).

This is Joshua Miller's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dan Iassogna's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 2 (James Rowson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Los Angeles Angels, 9/15/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 167 - Brian O'Nora (1; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Brian O'Nora ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (Replay Review decision that upheld a foul ball call to Alex Bregman; QOCN/Y) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Reds-#Astros game. With one out and none on, Astros batter Bregman attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 changeup from Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire O'Nora (as opposed to a hit-by-pitch). Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros manager Espada, O'Nora's call stood as a foul ball. Replays indicate the pitched ball did not touch the batter's bat, but this is not a reviewable aspect of the challenge for hit-by-pitch, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*Review's "stands" decision on the HBP was technically correct, but the foul ball call was incorrect. Because foul ball (on the infield) and foul tip are not reviewable, and since the ball passed the bat distinctly before the ball/body issue came into play, the challenge was a fruitless endeavor since O'Nora's on-field foul ball call could not possibly have been overturned.

This is the 167th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 84th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 84 Managers, 27 Coaches, 56 Players.

This is Houston's 9th ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 9; OAK 8; SEA 7; LAA, TEX 6).

This is Joe Espada's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 28 (Jim Wolf; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Brian O'Nora's 1st ejection since May 21, 2023 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds, 9/5/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 161 - Alex Tosi (4; Alex Bregman)

HP Umpire Alex Tosi ejected Astros 3B Alex Bregman (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Royals-#Astros game. With one out and none on, Astros batter Bregman took a 0-2 sinker from Royals pitcher Brady Singer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px 0.83, pz 2.98), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Alex Tosi (66)'s 4th ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 161st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 55th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 80 Managers, 26 Coaches, 55 Players.

This is Houston's 8th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, OAK 8; SEA 7; LAA, TEX 6).

This is Alex Bregman's first career MLB ejection.

This is Alex Tosi's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since May 23 (Joey Bart; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Houston Astros, 8/29/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 116 - Nestor Ceja (1; Mauricio Dubón)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Astros PH Mauricio Dubón (Replay Review decision that upheld 1B Umpire Carlos Torres' out call) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Dubón hit a 1-2 knuckle curve from Rangers pitcher David Robertson on the ground to shortstop Corey Seager, who threw to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe as Dubón arrived at first base, ruled out by 1B Umpire Torres. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros manager Joe Espada, Torres' out call stood. Replays do not conclusively indicate whether or not Dubón was out at first base, the call stands was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.

This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 117th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 43rd player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 43 Players.

This is Houston's 7th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 4; LAA 2).

This is Mauricio Dubón's first career MLB ejection.

This is Nestor Ceja's 1st ejection since July 6, 2023 (Mike Ford; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 7/13/24 | 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 Ejection 101 - Jim Wolf (1; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (strike three call to Jake Meyers; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Mets game. With one out and two on, Astros batter Meyers took a 1-2 slider from Mets pitcher Dedniel Núñez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.41, pz 1.48 [sz_bot 1.50 / RAD 1.38]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 6-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

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

This is the 101st ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 51st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 51 Managers, 14 Coaches, 36 Players.

This is Houston's 5th ejection of 2024, 3rd in the AL West (OAK, SEA 6; HOU 5; TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Joe Espada's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Derek Thomas; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jim Wolf's 1st ejection since June 18, 2023 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Asstros vs New York Mets, 6/28/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 087 - Derek Thomas (2; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (ball one call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Astros-#WhiteSox game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Danny Mendick took a 0-0 sinker from Astros pitcher Framber Valdez for a called ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.06, pz 3.34 [sz_top 3.42 / RAD 3.54 / MOE 3.46]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest. 2-0.

This is Derek Thomas (106)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 1.44 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 87th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 43rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 43 Managers, 13 Coaches, 31 Players.

This is Houson's 4th ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 5; HOU, SEA, TEX 4; LAA 1).

This is Joe Espada's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 25 (Jansen Visconti; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Derek Thomas' 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 14 (Tim Hill; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox, 6/18/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 051 - Laz Diaz (2; Ronel Blanco)

3B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco (illegal substance/failed inspection) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Athletics-#Astros game. During an entry inspection conducted by 1B Umpire Erich Bacchus, umpires detected an illegal substance on Blanco's glove and ejected Blanco for violation of the prohibited substance rule. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(7) states, "The pitcher shall not have on their person, or in their possession, any foreign substance."

This is the 51st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Blanco's line was 3 IP, 0 R, 4 K.

Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 9 Coaches, 19 Players.

This is Houston's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL West (HOU 3; OAK 2; LAA, SEA, TEX 1).

This is Ronel Blanco's first career MLB ejection.

This is Laz Diaz's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 15 (Skip Schumaker; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs Houston Astros, 5/14/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 043 - Vic Carapazza (2; Alex Cintron)

3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron (strike three call by HP Umpire Adam Hamari to Mauricio Dubón; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Astros-#Tigers game. With none out and one on, Astros batter Dubón took a 0-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.80, pz 2.82), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 7-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.37 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 43rd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 7th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 19 Managers, 7 Coaches, 17 Players.

This is Houston's 2nd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, OAK 2; LAA, SEA, TEX 1).

This is Alex Cintron's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2023 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Vic Carapazza's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 1 (Dylan Moore; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers, 5/11/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 028 - Jansen Visconti (1; Joe Espada)

HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Astros manager Joe Espada (general strike zone complaint) during the break before the top of the 9th inning of the #Astros-#Cubs game. Chicago had just concluded its turn at-bat in the bottom of the 8th, and there were no contested calls during that inning, the reason for ejection was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 3-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Jansen Visconti (52)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 28th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 13th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 13 Managers, 4 Coaches, 11 Players.

This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 2; HOU, LAA, SEA, TEX 1).

This is Joe Espada's first career MLB ejection.

This is Jansen Visconti's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2023 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Chicago Cubs, 4/25/24 | Video as follows:

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 Ejection 229 - Phil Cuzzi (4; Alex Cintron)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Astros hitting coach Alex Cintron (strike one call to Jose Abreu; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Orioles-#Astros game. With none out and one on, Abreu took a first-pitch fastball from Orioles pitcher DL Hall for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.24, pz 3.63 [sz_top 3.38 / RAD 3.50 / MOE 3.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 7-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.60 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 229th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 103 Managers, 92 Players, 34 Coaches.

This is Houston's 5th ejection of 2023, 5th in the AL West (OAK 9; SEA 8; LAA, TEX 7; HOU 5).

This is Alex Cintron's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 30 (Jerry Layne; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Phil Cuzzi's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 10 (Phil Nevin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs Houston Astros, 9/19/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 162-3 - Dan Bellino (4-5; TEX-HOU)

2B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Astros catcher Martin Maldonado and Rangers 2B Marcus Semien (fighting—instigator) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With two and the bases loaded, Rangers batter Adolis Garcia hit a 1-1 fastball from Astros pitcher Seth Martinez for a grand slam. As Semien, who was the baserunner R3 at third base, scored on the home run, he jumped on home plate in a fashion that Maldonado took offense with, leading to a confrontation that resulted in a benches clearing incident. Warnings had previously been issued in this game as the result of Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney's HBP of Astros batter Yordan Alvarez and Astros pitcher Framber Valdez's HBP of Rangers batter Semien, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 13-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 13-5.

These are Dan Bellino (2)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2023.

These are the 162nd and 163rd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 68/69th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 73 Managers, 69 Players, 21 Coaches.

This is Texas' 7th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, SEA, TEX 7; LAA 6; HOU 4).

This is Houston's 4th ejection of 2023, 5th in the AL West (OAK, SEA, TEX 7; LAA 6; HOU 4).

This is Marcus Semien's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 16 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Martin Maldonado's 1st ejection since August 22, 2020 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = U [Warnings]).

This is Dan Bellino's 4/5th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 16 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 7/26/23 | Video as follows: