MLB Ejections 160-161 - Roberto Ortiz (1-2; TOR x2)

HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Blue Jays bench player Luke Maile and Manager John Gibbons (ball one call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Blue Jays-Yankees game. With none out and two on, Yankees batter Gleyber Torres took a 0-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Sean Reid-Foley for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px .910, pz 2.314), the call was correct [the previous at-bats are ineligible for review due to the intervening mound visit by Toronto; see UEFL Rule 6-5-c-2 and Table 1 (List of QOC Time Frame and Exemptions)].* At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

These are Roberto Ortiz (40)'s first and second ejections of 2018.
Roberto Ortiz now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 1.944 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 160th, 161st ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 65th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is the 78th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Maile did not appear in the game whatsoever.
This is Toronto's 9/10th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL East (TOR 10; NYY 9; BOS 5; BAL 3; TB 2).
This is John Gibbons' 7th ejection of 2018, 1st since August 19 (Jansen Visconti; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).
This is Luke Maile's first career MLB ejection.
This is Roberto Ortiz's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees, 9/15/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 128 - Jansen Visconti (2; John Gibbons)

1B Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (safe call at first base; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Blue Jays-Yankees game. With one out and the bases loaded, Yankees batter Greg Bird hit a 1-1 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza on the ground to first baseman Kendrys Morales, who threw to catcher Danny Jansen for the force out on R3 Miguel Andujar, back to second baseman Devon Travis covering first base in an attempt to complete the inning-ending double play, Bird ruled safe at first for a fielder's choice and Toronto unable to challenge the call due to an unsuccessful challenge earlier in the inning. Replays indicate after Travis leapt in the air to field Jansen's high throw, his cleat appeared to make contact with first base prior to batter-runner Bird's arrival, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 8-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 10-2.

This is Jansen Visconti (52)'s second ejection of 2018.
Jansen Visconti now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 AAA - 4 Incorrect Call = -3).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 17 points in Crew Division (17 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 17).

This is the 128th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 52nd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Toronto's 8th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL East (TOR 8; NYY 7; BAL, BOS 3; TB 1).
This is John Gibbons' 6th ejection of 2018, 1st since July 25 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jansen Visconti's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since July 8 (AJ Pollock; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees, 8/19/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 105 - Sean Barber (3; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Sean Barber ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the top of the 11th inning of the Twins-Blue Jays game. With none out and none on, Jays pitcher Jake Petricka faced six Twins batters: Eddie Rosario (groundout), Eduardo Escobar (groundout), Brian Dozier (double), Logan Morrison (walk), Jorge Polanco (walk), and Max Kepler (HBP). Replays indicate that of the 17 callable pitches during the inning prior to Gibbons' ejection, Barber officiated all 17 properly (17/17 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 7-6. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 12-6, in 11 innings.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s third ejection of 2018.
Sean Barber now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 12).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 16).

This is the 105th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 43rd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Toronto's 6th ejection of 2018, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 7; TOR 6; BAL 3; BOS 2; TB 1).
This is John Gibbons' 5th ejection of 2018, 1st since July 7 (Lance Barrett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Sean Barber's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since June 13 (Matt Kemp; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/25/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 088-89 - L Barrett (1-2; Sabathia, Gibbons)

HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Yankees bench player/pitcher CC Sabathia (strike three call; QOCY) and Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (ball four call; Y) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Yankees-Jays game. With one out and one on (R1), Yankees batter Kyle Higashioka took a 3-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher JA Happ for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh high (px -.280, pz 1.814 [sz_bot 1.565]), the call was correct. At the time of Sabathia's ejection, the Yankees were leading, 4-2.

With one out and one on (R2), New York's next batter, Greg Bird, took a 3-2 fastball from pitcher Happ for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px -.802, pz 1.325) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated (balls two - pz 1.478, and three - pz 1.517, sz_bot 1.627), the call was correct. At the time of Gibbons' ejection, the Yankees were leading, 4-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

These are Lance Barrett (94)'s first and second ejections of 2018.
Lance Barrett now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 10).
Crew Chief Bill Welke now has 13 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 13).

These are the 88th and 89th ejection reports of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Sabathia did not appear in the game.
This is the 36th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is New York-AL's 6th ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL East (NYY 6; TOR 4; BAL 3; BOS 2; TB 1).
This is Toronto's 4th ejection of 2018, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 6; TOR 4; BAL 3; BOS 2; TB 1).
This is CC Sabathia's first ejection since June 7, 2015 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Gibbons' 4th ejection of 2018, 1st since May 6 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Lance Barrett's first ejection since July 30, 2017 (Todd Steverson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/7/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 033 - Jeremie Rehak (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (no step balk call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Rays game. With one out and one on (R1), Rays baserunner Rob Refsnyder advanced to second base on a balk by Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Tepera, as called by HP Umpire Rehak. Replays indicate Tepera failed to step to first base with his free foot (left foot) before throwing to that base; in other words, he wheeled and threw to first base, but failed to gain distance with his lead foot to the base itself, resulting in a no step balk, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s first ejection of 2018.
Jeremie Rehak now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Rule 6.02(a)(3) states it is a balk when—"The pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."
6.02(a)(3) Comment continues:

Requires the pitcher, while touching his plate, to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base. If a pitcher turns or spins off of his free foot without actually stepping or if he turns his body and throws before stepping, it is a balk. because he steps. A pitcher is to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base and is required to throw (except to second base) because he steps.

Rule 8.02(a) Comment states, "Players leaving their position in the field or on base, or managers or coaches leaving the bench or coaches box, to argue on BALLS AND STRIKES will not be permitted. They should be warned if they start for the plate to protest the call. If they continue, they will be ejected from the game."
Related Literature: UEFL Archive for Balk Ejections, Analysis Articles, and Discussion Threads.

This is the 33rd ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 12th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2018, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; TOR 3; BOS 1; BAL, TB 0).
This is John Gibbons' 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 5 (CB Bucknor; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeremie Rehak's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/6/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 031 - CB Bucknor (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (strike two call; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Rays game. With two out and one on (R2), Blue Jays batter Yangervis Solarte took a 0-1 cutter from Rays pitcher Alex Colome for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -1.101, pz 1.654 [sz_bot 1.513]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s first ejection of 2018.
CB Bucknor now has -4 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.244 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 31st ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 11th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Toronto's 2nd ejection of 2018, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; TOR 2; BOS 1; BAL, TB 0).
This is John Gibbons' 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 2 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).
This is CB Bucknor's first ejection since April 16, 2017 (Scott Servais; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/5/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 029 - Dan Bellino (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (check swing call by 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Blue Jays-Twins game. With one out and one on (R1), Blue Jays batter Teoscar Hernandez attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Fernando Romero, ruled a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Cuzzi, and resulting in a double play as Minnesota subsequently threw out Twins baserunner R1 Aledmys Diaz, attempting to steal second. Play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0-1).* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 1-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s first ejection of 2018.
Dan Bellino now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call-Crewmate = 3).
Crew Chief Phil Cuzzi now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Official Baseball Rule 8.02(c) Comment states, "Baserunners must be alert to the possibility that the base umpire on appeal from the plate umpire may reverse the call of a ball to the call of a strike, in which event the runner is in jeopardy of being out by the catcher’s throw. Also, a catcher must be alert in a base stealing situation if a ball call is reversed to a strike by the base umpire upon appeal from the plate umpire...The ball is in play on appeal on a half swing."

This is the 29th ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 10th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2018, T-2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; BOS, TOR 1; BAL, TB 0).
This is John Gibbons' first ejection since August 16, 2017 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since July 18, 2017 (Mel Stottlemyre Jr; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins, 5/2/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 137 - Lance Barksdale (2; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (ball three call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With one out and the bases loaded, Rays batter Steven Souza Jr took a 2-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Loup for a called third ball before walking on the ensuing pitch. Replays indicate the 2-2 pitch was located off the edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.971, pz 2.076; the pitch was centered over three inches off the plate) and that all pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Lance Barksdale now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 137th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 67th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Toronto's 8th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL East (TOR 8; TB 6; NYY 5; BOS 4; BAL 3).
This is John Gibbons' 5th ejection of 2017, 1st since July 27 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Lance Barksdale's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since July 25 (Kris Bryant; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 8/16/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 111-13 - Will Little (3-5; TOR x3)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, pitcher Marcus Stroman and catcher Russell Martin (ball two, three, and four calls; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Blue Jays game. With two out and none on, A's batter Bruce Maxwell took a 1-0 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Stroman for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -.760, pz 3.247 [sz_top 3.411]), the call was correct (Kulpa Rule-QOCY by .576 inches).* Later during the at-bat, Maxwell took a 2-0 fastball for a called third ball and 3-1 fastball for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the 2-0 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .672, pz 1.477 [sz_bot 1.565]) and the 3-1 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.996, pz 2.628), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the A's were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-4, in 11 innings.

This is Will Little (93)'s third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Will Little now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 17).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 3 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 3 Correct Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 111th, 112th, 113th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 58th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Stroman's line was 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 BB, 4 SO.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Martin was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Toronto's 5/6/7th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL East (TOR 7; TB 6; BOS, NYY 4; BAL 3).
This is John Gibbons' 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since May 8 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Marcus Stroman's first career MLB ejection.
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since July 1, 2016 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 3rd-5th ejection of 2017, 1st since May 27 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/27/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 027 - Vic Carapazza (1; John Gibbons)

2B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (obstruction call) in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Blue Jays game. With none out and two on (R2, R3), Indians batter Francisco Lindor hit a 0-2 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Joe Smith on a line drive to right field, whereupon right fielder Jose Bautista threw to first baseman Justin Smoak, who threw to shortstop Ryan Goins, to second baseman Devon Travis as Lindor became involved in a rundown between first and second base. Replays indicate that after Travis threw the ball back to Goins in furtherance of the rundown, he impeded Lindor's progress through his position in Lindor's base path, resulting in an Obstruction Type 1 (Type A) ruling awarding Lindor second base as the other Indians baserunners scored, the call was correct.* Ruling was challenged and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Vic Carapazza now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Rule 6.01(h)(1) states, "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner, or if the batter-runner is obstructed before he touches first base, the ball is dead and all runners shall advance, without liability to be put out, to the bases they would have reached, in the umpire’s judgment, if there had been no obstruction. The obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base he had last legally touched before the obstruction."
*Rule 6.01(h)(1) Comment: "When a play is being made on an obstructed runner, the umpire shall signal obstruction in the same manner that he calls 'Time,' with both hands overhead. The ball is immediately dead when this signal is given."
*Definition of Terms: "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."

This is the 27th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 16th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2017, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, TOR 3; BOS, TB 2; NYY 1).
This is John Gibbons' 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 24 (Toby Basner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's 1st ejection since July 1, 2016 (Russell Martin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 5/8/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 019 - Toby Basner (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Toby Basner ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (strike three call) in the top of the 6th inning of the Blue Jays-Angels game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Russell Martin took a 3-2 fastball from Angels pitcher Jesse Chavez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and waist high (px 1.234, pz 2.670), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 2-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Toby Basner now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA - 1 N - 4 Incorrect = -2).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).
*Refer to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule) for full ranges; px > .914 are in "always a ball" category.

This is the 19th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 12th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Toronto's 2nd ejection of 2017, T-1st in the AL East (BOS, TB, TOR 2; BAL, NYY 0).
This is John Gibbons' 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 23 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Illegal Pitch]).
This is Toby Basner's first ejection since September 19, 2016 (Ned Lost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4/24/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 016 - Ramon De Jesus (John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons (Illegal Quick Pitch, automatic ball call) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Blue Jays-Angels game. With two out and none on, Angels batter Kole Calhoun prepared to receive a 3-1 pitch from Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman. Replays indicate that Stroman began his delivery prior to Calhoun becoming set in the batter's box, resulting in a quick pitch ruling and automatic ball, the fourth ball of Calhoun's at-bat, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Ramon De Jesus now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*Rule 5.07(a)(2) Comment states, in part, "if, however, in the umpire’s judgment, a pitcher delivers the ball in a deliberate effort to catch the batter off guard, this delivery shall be deemed a quick pitch, for which the penalty is a ball."
Rule 6.02(a)(5) Comment states, "A quick pitch is an illegal pitch. Umpires will judge a quick pitch as one delivered before the batter is reasonably set in the batter’s box. With runners on base the penalty is a balk; with no runners on base, it is a ball. The quick pitch is dangerous and should not be permitted."
Rule 6.02(b) states, "If the pitcher makes an illegal pitch with the bases unoccupied, it shall be called a ball unless the batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter or otherwise."

This is the 16th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 9th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL East (BOS, TB 2; TOR 1; BAL, NYY 0).
This is John Gibbons' 1st ejection since September 11, 2016 (Jim Joyce; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Ramon De Jesus' 1st ejection since Sept 13, 2016 (Tim Wallach; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4/23/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 158 - Jim Joyce (2; John Gibbons)

1B Umpire Jim Joyce ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed Joyce's foul ball call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Red Sox-Blue Jays game. With one out and one on, Blue Jays batter Russell Martin hit a 1-0 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Craig Kimbrel down the right field line, initially ruled fair by Joyce before Joyce reversed the call to that of "foul ball" during an ensuing conference amongst the umpiring crew. Upon Replay Review as the result of a Crew Chief Review, Joyce's ruling was affirmed as replays do not indicate the ball struck the outfield wall in fair territory, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 11-8. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 11-8.

This is Jim Joyce (66)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Jim Joyce now has -3 points in UEFL Standings (-7 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = -3).
Crew Chief Jim Joyce now has -5 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -5).

This is the 158th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 63rd Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 16th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB/AL East (TOR 16; BOS 6; BAL 3; NYY, TB 2).
This is John Gibbons' 8th ejection of 2016, 1st since Sept 4 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jim Joyce's first ejection since September 8, 2016 (AJ Hinch; QOC = N [Foul/HBP]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 9/11/16 | Video available via "read more."

MLB Ejection 150 - Pat Hoberg (4; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 4th inning of the Blue Jays-Rays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Russell Martin took a 2-2 slider from Rays pitcher Chris Archer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and midpoint high (px .074, pz 3.461 [sz_top 3.450 / MOE 3.533]), and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s fourth ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Pat Hoberg now has 17 points in UEFL Standings (12 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 17).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 150th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 58th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 15th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB & AL East (TOR 15; BOS 6; BAL 3; NYY, TB 2).
This is John Gibbons' MLB-leading 7th ejection of 2016, 1st since July 1 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [K3]).
This is Pat Hoberg's first ejection since August 10, 2016 (Don Cooper; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 9/4/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 094-096 - Carapazza (3-5; TOR x3)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion and Manager John Gibbons for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 1st and Blue Jays C Russell Martin for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 13th inning of the Indians-Blue Jays game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Encarnacion took a 3-2 cutter from Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.029, pz 2.283), the call was incorrect. In the 13th, with two out and one on, Martin took a 1-1 curveball from Indians pitcher Tommy Hunter for a called second strike before subsequently striking out swinging. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px .803, pz 3.037), the call was correct. At the time of the Encarnacion and Gibbons ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. At the time of Martin's ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 19 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Vic Carapazza has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Previous + 3*[2 MLB] - 2*[4 QOCN] + 2 QOCY = 8).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 2*[0 QOCN] + 1 QOCY = 9).

This is the 94th, 95th, 96th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 47th, 48th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Encarnacion was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
Prior to ejection, Martin was 1-6 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is the 37th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 12/13/14th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB/AL East (TOR 14; BOS 4; BAL 3; TB 2; NYY 1).
This is Edwin Encarnacion's first ejection since May 7, 2013 (Marty Foster; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Gibbons' 6th ejection of 2016, 1st since June 24 (Ted Barrett; QOC = Y-C [Foul/HBP]).
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Ed Hickox; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since May 28, 2016 (Yunel Escobar; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/1/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 081|082 - Hernandez, Barrett (TOR-CWS)

1B Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected White Sox Pitching Coach Don Cooper for arguing a balk call in the top of the 6th and 3B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a foul ball call by HP Umpire Gabe Morales in the top of the 9th inning of the Blue Jays-White Sox game. In the 6th, with one out and one on (R1), White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon was called for a balk. Replays indicate Rodon, pitching from Set Position, did not appear to come to a complete stop pursuant to Rule 5.07(a)(2) and 6.02(a)(13) before delivering his pitch to Blue Jays batter Troy Tulowitzki, the call was correct. Play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct.* In the 9th, with one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Darwin Barney attempted to strike a 1-2 knuckle curve from White Sox pitcher David Robertson, the ball bouncing away from catcher Alex Avila and into dead ball territory. Initially ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Morales, upon consultation amongst the umpires, Morales ruled the play a foul ball. Replays indicate Barney's bat made contact with the pitched baseball, the call was correct. At the time of the Cooper's ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. At the time of Gibbons' ejection, the White Sox were leading, 3-2. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is Ted Barrett (65)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Angel Hernandez now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = -1).
Ted Barrett now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 6).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 2).
*OBR 5.07(a)(2) states, in part, "The pitcher, following his stretch, must (a) hold the ball in both hands in front of his body and (b) come to a complete stop. This must be enforced. Umpires should watch this closely. Pitchers are constantly attempting to “beat the rule” in their efforts to hold runners on bases and in cases where the pitcher fails to make a complete “stop” called for in the rules, the umpire should immediately call a “Balk.”"
*OBR 6.02(a)(13) states, it is a balk when, "The pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop."

This is the 81st, 82nd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Chicago's 6th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 6; MIN 5; DET 4; KC 3; CLE 1).
This is Toronto's 11th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB & AL East (TOR 11; BOS 4; BAL 3; TB 2; NYY 1).
This is Don Cooper's first ejection since August 7, 2013 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Gibbons' 5th ejection of 2016, 1st since May 22 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since March 12, 2016 (Stolmy Pimentel; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Ted Barrett's first ejection since July 29, 2014 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/24/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 056 - Joe West (2; John Gibbons)

1B Umpire Joe West ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing warnings/ejection no-call by HP Umpire Mark Ripperger in the top of the 5th inning  of the Blue Jays-Twins game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson took two consecutive fastballs from Twins pitcher Phil Hughes for called first and second balls. Replays indicate both pitches were located inside and belt high, including a pitch caught behind Donaldson's back (Pitch #1: px -2.808, pz 3.009; Pitch #2: px -3.88, pz 3.142), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Joe West (22)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Joe West now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call-C = 6).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call-Crewmate = 5).
*Related ejection: E-053 - Toby Basner (1; Josh Donaldson), 5/21/16

This is the 56th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 23rd Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 10th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB & AL East (TOR 10; BOS 4; BAL, NYY, TB 1).
This is John Gibbon's MLB-leading 4th ejection of 2016, 1st since 5/16 (Mike Winters; QOCY [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since May 15, 2016 (Brock Holt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Minnesota Twins, 5/22/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 048 - Mike Winters (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Mike Winters ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Troy Tulowitzki took a 3-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Drew Smyly for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.237, pz 1.603 [sz_bot 1.62 / MOE 1.537]), and that all other callable pitches in the at bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 11-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 13-2.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s 1st ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Mike Winters now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 48th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 20th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 8th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL East (TOR 8; BOS 3, BAL, NYY, TB 1).
This is John Gibbons' 3rd ejection of 2016, 1st since May 15 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Winters' first ejection since September 2, 2015 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Blue Jays, 5/16/16
Video: Facing an 11-run deficit, Gibby argues a strike call and gets to leave early ("Read more")

MLB Ejections 040-047 - Scott & Iassogna (TOR-TEX Fight)

1B Umpire Dale Scott ejected Blue Jays First Base Coach Tim Leiper for arguing a balk non-call in the top of the 3rd, HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a ball one call in the bottom of the 3rd, 1B Umpire Scott ejected Blue Jays RF Jose Bautista and 3B Josh Donaldson, and Rangers 2B Rougned Odor and Bench Coach Steve Buechele for fighting in the top of the 8th inning, and HP Umpire Iassogna ejected Blue Jays P Jesse Chavez and Acting Manager/Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale for throwing at Rangers batter Prince Fielder in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Rangers game. In the top of the 3rd with none out and one on (R1), Blue Jays batter Donaldson hit a 3-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Cesar Ramos to left field for a fly out. Replays indicate Ramos stayed true to his natural motion in delivering his pitches and did not commit a balk, the call was correct. In the bottom of the 3rd, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Odor took a 0-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Aaron Sanchez for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px 0.681, pz 1.977 [sz_bot 1.340 / MOE 1.423]), the call was incorrect. In the top of the 8th, with one out and one on, Blue Jays batter Justin Smoak hit a 2-0 fastball from Rangers pitcher Matt Bush on the ground to third baseman Adrian Beltre, who threw to second baseman Rougned Odor, who attempted to throw to first baseman Mitch Moreland as Blue Jays baserunner R1 Jose Bautista arrived at second base. Replays indicate Bautista's slide violated the bona fide slide rule concerning interference at second base, prompting a bench-clearing incident and an automatic double play, the call was irrecusable. In the bottom of the 8th, with none out and none on, Rangers batter Fielder took a first-pitch fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck fielder on the backside, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Leiper and Gibbons ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 1-0. At the time of the Bautista, Donaldson, Odor, Buechele, Chavez, and Hale ejections, the Rangers were leading, 7-6. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

These are Dale Scott (5)'s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th ejections of the 2016 MLB regular season.
These are Dan Iassogna (58)'s first, second, and third ejections of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Dale Scott now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 4*2 MLB + 2 QOCY + 4*0 [U] = 9).
Dan Iassogna now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 3*2 MLB - 4 QOCN + 2*0 [U] = 1).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 8 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 7 Correct & [U] Calls = 8).
*This is the longest ejection report in the history of the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League.
**These are the most ejections in one game since April 22, 2000 (11; DET-CWS, 2-brawl game).

These are the 40th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th & 47th ejection reports of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 19th Manager ejection of 2016.
These are the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th player ejections of 2016.
This is Toronto's 2/3/4/5/6/7th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL East (TOR 7; BOS 3, BAL, NYY, TB 1).
This is Texas' 3/4th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL West (TEX 4; HOU 2; LAA, OAK, SEA 0).
This is Tim Leiper's first career MLB ejection.
This is John Gibbons' 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since April 27 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Jose Bautista's first ejection since July 12, 2015 (Jerry Meals; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Josh Donaldson's first ejection since June 14, 2014 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rougned Odor's first career MLB ejection.
This is Steve Buechele's first ejection since June 11, 1995 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N/A [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jesse Chavez's first ejection since September 18, 2012 (Jerry Meals; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is DeMarlo Hale's first ejection since August 2, 2015 (Jim Wolf; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Dale Scott's first ejection since October 14, 2015 (Mark Buehrle; QOC = U [Also TEX-TOR]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since August 22, 2015 (Terry Francona; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Texas Rangers, 5/15/16
Video: 8 Non-Balk, Balls/Strikes, Bench-Clearing Brawl, and Intent HBP ejections ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 013 - John Tumpane (1; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a check swing (ball) call by 3B Umpire Alan Porter in the top of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Blue Jays game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Adam Eaton attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Chavez. Play reviewed and affirmed as correct by the UEFL Appeals Board (Check Swing). At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 3-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
John Tumpane now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA + ? Call-Crewmate = ?).
Crew Chief Dan Iassogna now has ? points in Crew Division (0 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 13th ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 6th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the Blue Jays' 1st ejection of 2016, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, TOR 1; BOS, NYY, TB 0).
This is John Gibbons' first ejection since August 8, 2015 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is John Tumpane's first ejection since May 21, 2015 (Kyle Seager; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays (American League Baseball), 4/27/16
Video: Gibbons is tossed from the dugout for arguing a check swing call in the 7th ("Read more")