MLB Ejection 126 - Ben May (1; Miguel Cabrera)

1B Umpire Ben May ejected Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Tigers-#Rangers game. With one out and none on, Cabrera attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Chris Segal and called a swinging third strike on appeal by 1B Umpire May. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 6-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 10-2.

This is Ben May (97)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is the 126th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 52nd player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 52 Players, 13 Coaches.

This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2023, T-3rd in the AL Central (MIN 8; CWS 6; DET, KC 2; CLE 0).

This is Miguel Cabrera's 1st ejection since August 19, 2019 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = U [Pace of Play]).

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

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs Texas Rangers, 6/28/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 164-165 - Alfonso Marquez (3-4; DET)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera and Manager Ron Gardenhire (pace of play/batter's box rule; QOCU) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Tigers-#Astros game. With one out and none on in the top of the 5th inning, Cabrera flied out against Astros pitcher Wade Miley, having been instructed by Marquez to promptly enter the batter's box, as in Rule 5.04(b)(1), before being ejected one inning later for arguing that Astros batter Yordan Alvarez was purportedly not receiving a similar instruction, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejections, the Astros were leading, 4-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Alfonso Marquez (72)'s third and fourth ejections of 2019.
Alfonso Marquez now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 QOCU] = 8).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 7 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 7).
*Official Baseball Rule 5.04(b)(1), the Batter's Box Rule, states: "The batter shall take his position in the batter’s box promptly when it is his time at bat."

These are the 164th and 165th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 78th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 2-3 in the contest.
This is the 78th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 10/11th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (DET 11; CWS, KC 8; MIN 3; CLE 1).
This is Miguel Cabrera's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since July 7 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 8th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 29 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's 3/4th  ejection of 2019, 1st since April 28 (Pete Walker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 8/19/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 115 - Will Little (1; Miguel Cabrera)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Red Sox-Tigers game. With none out and one on (R2), Cabrera took a 1-2 fastball from Red Sox pitcher David Price for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.37, pz 3.33 [sz_top 3.53]) and that all other pitches during the half-inning were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 1-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Will Little (93)'s first ejection of 2019.
Will Little now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 1).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*This pitch was located 4.872 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 115th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is Detroit's 9th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (DET 9; CWS, KC 6; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Miguel Cabrera's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 11 (Chad Whiston; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 1st ejection since Sept 25, 2018 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 7/7/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 053 - Chad Whitson (1; Miguel Cabrera)

HP Umpire Chad Whitson ejected Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera (ball one call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Tigers-Twins game. With one out and none on, Twins batter Marwin Gonzalez took a 0-0 fastball from Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the batter's knee (px -0.33, pz 1.59 [sz_bot 1.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Chad Whitson (62)'s first ejection of 2019.
Chad Whitson now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 3).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*This pitch was located 1.872 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 53rd ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 24th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-1 in the contest.
This is Detroit's 3rd ejection of 2019, T-2nd in the AL Central (CWS 4; DET, KC 3; MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since March 18, 2019 (Brennan Miller; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chad Whitson's first ejection since August 31, 2018 (Matt Wieters; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins (DH Game 2), 5/11/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection S-2 - Brennan Miller (1; Miguel Cabrera)

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera (strike three call; QOCU) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Orioles-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Cabrera took a 0-2 pitch from Orioles pitcher Nate Karns for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located around the outer edge of home plate and approximately knee-high; StatCast is unavailable for this Spring Training game (there were no other callable pitches during the at-bat), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 6-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 11-1.

This is Brennan Miller (-)'s first ejection of Spring 2019.

This is the second ejection of the 2019 preseason.
This is the 1st player ejection of 2019 Spring. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 1-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2019 Spring, T-1st in the Grapefruit League (DET, HOU 1).
This is Brennan Miller's first career MLB ejection.
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since August 24, 2017 (Carlos Torres; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers (Spring Training), 3/18/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 142-149 - Torres, DeMuth (NYY-DET Fight)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle (throwing at), Tigers DH Miguel Cabrera (fighting), and Yankees Manager Joe Girardi (arguing Kahnle's ejection/warnings) and 1B Umpire Dana DeMuth ejected Yankees catcher Austin Romine (fighting) in the bottom of the 6th inning and 1B Umpire Dana DeMuth ejected Yankees pitcher Dellin Betances and Bench Coach/Acting Manager Rob Thomson (throwing at Tigers batter James McCann after warnings) in the bottom of the 7th inning and HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Tigers pitcher Alex Wilson and Manager Brad Ausmus (throwing at Yankees batter Todd Frazier after warnings; all QOCU) in the top of the 8th inning of the Yankees-Tigers game. With none out and none on in the top of the 4th inning, Yankees batter Gary Sanchez hit a 3-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer for a home run. With two out and one on (R1) in the top of the 5th, Sanchez took a first-pitch fastball from Fulmer for a hit-by-pitch. With two out and none on in the bottom of the 6th, Tigers batter Cabrera took a first-pitch fastball from Yankees pitcher Kahnle for a called first ball, resulting in an ejection and eventual bench-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was thrown behind Cabrera and waist-high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of all 6th inning ejections, the Tigers were leading, 6-3. With none out and none on in the bottom of the 7th, Tigers batter James McCann took a 0-1 fastball for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in another bench-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitched ball hit McCann in the helmet and warnings had previously been issued due to the previous throwing-at ejection, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the 7th inning ejections, the game was tied, 6-6. With one out and none on in the top of the 8th, Yankees batter Todd Frazier took a first-pitch fastball from Tigers pitcher Wilson for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located in Frazier's midsection and warnings had previously been issued due to multiple previous throwing-at ejections, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the 8th inning ejections, the Tigers were leading, 9-6. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 10-6.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth ejections of the 2017 MLB regular season.
These are Dana DeMuth (32)'s first, second, and third ejections of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Carlos Torres now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 5*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 16).
Dana DeMuth now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 9).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 10 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 6 Irrecusable Call = 10).

These are the 142nd, 143rd, 144th, 145th, 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th ejection reports of 2017.
This is the 61st player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Tommy Kahnle's line was 1.0 IP, 3 SO.
These are the 71st and 72nd Manager ejections of 2017.
This is the 62nd player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 63rd player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Romine was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the 64th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Betances' line was 0.0 IP, ER.
This is the 65th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Wilson's line was 1.0 IP.
This is New York-AL's 6-10th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL East (NYY 10; TOR 9; TB 6; BOS 4; BAL 3).
This is Detriot's 6/7/8th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 12; DET 8; KC 6; MIN 3; CLE 0).
This is Tommy Kahnle's first career MLB ejection.
This is Joe Girardi's 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since July 27 (Stu Scheurwater; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since July 5, 2016 (Tim Timmons; QOC = N-C [Fair/Foul]).
This is Austin Romine's first career MLB ejection.
This is Dellin Betances' first career MLB ejection.
This is Rob Thomson's first ejection since September 26, 2016 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Alex Wilson's first career MLB ejection.
This is Brad Ausmus' 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since August 14 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
These are Carlos Torres' 6th-10th ejections of 2017, 1st since August 6 (Larry Bowa; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
These are Dana DeMuth's first ejections since May 24, 2016 (Colby Rasmus; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/24/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 101 - Tim Timmons (2; Miguel Cabrera)

1B Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera for arguing a foul ball no-call by HP Umpire Jordan Baker in the top of the 6th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With one out and one on, Cabrera hit a 3-1 fastball from Indians pitcher DJ Carrasco on the ground to third baseman Jose Ramirez, who threw to second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Mike Napoli while Cabrera did not leave the batter's box. Replays indicate that after hitting Cabrera's bat, the baseball appeared to strike Cabrera's shin before caroming into fair territory and toward Ramirez, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 7-0.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Tim Timmons now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB - 2 QOCN-Crewmate = 4).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 6 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 6).

This is the 101st ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 49th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is Detroit's 5th ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL Central (CWS 6; DET, MIN 5; KC 4; CLE 1).
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since Sept 2, 2015 (Gary Cederstrom; QOC = Y-C [Ball/Strikes]).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since June 28, 2016 (Edinson Volquez; QOC = U [Time Call]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 7/5/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 190: Gary Cederstrom (1; Miguel Cabrera)

3B Umpire Gary Cederstrom ejected Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera for arguing a strike three call by HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott in the top of the 4th inning of the Tigers-Royals game. With none out and none on, Cabrera took a 3-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px -.57, pz 3.41 [sz_top 3.48]) (the first pitch of the at-bat referred to was properly officiated as a strike as well), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 4-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 12-1.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s first ejection of 2015.
Gary Cederstrom now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Cremate = 8).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 16).

This is the 190th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 85th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 1-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Tigers' 8th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 8; CEL, CWS 6; MIN 4).
This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since May 21, 2014 (Tim Timmons; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Gary Cederstrom's first ejection since May 22, 2012 (Carlos Ruiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, 9/2/15
Video: Miggy continues his histrionics after striking out, drawing the crew chief's attention & ejection (DET)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Timmons, T Welke (2|3, 05)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera and Manager Brad Ausmus for arguing a check swing (swing/strike) call and Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tim Welke's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 slider from Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco. Replays indicate Cabrera attempted to strike the pitch, Timmons' call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the contest was tied, 7-7.

One batter later, with two outs and two on, Tigers batter Victory Martinez hit a 2-1 changeup from Indians pitcher Carrasco on the ground to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who threw to first baseman Nick Swisher as Martinez arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Acting Manager (Bench Coach) Gene Lamont, Welke's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 7-7. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 11-10, in 13 innings.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tim Welke (3)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 21st supervised Replay Review of 2014.

This is the 53rd, 54th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 325th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 23rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the 22nd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Tigers Acting Manager Gene Lamont's first Replay Review of 2014 (Tigers overall 11th).

>> This is the first 2014 Replay Review by an Acting Manager due to ejection or absence (.000 CSP).

This is the Tigers' 1st/2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (DET, KC 2; CLE, MIN 1; CWS 0).

This is Miguel Cabrera's first ejection since Sept 9, 2013 (Brian Gorman; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Brad Ausmus' first ejection since June 11, 2008 (Angel Campos; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since April 26, 2014 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Umpires are now 170/325 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/21/14

Video: Miggy once again is tossed mid-AB for arguing issues of ball and strike (DET)

Video: Play stands; Welke's out call at first is reviewed and upheld, ending the inning (DET)

MLB Ejections 163, 164: B Gorman (1, 2; Cabrera, Leyland)

HP Umpire Brian Gorman ejected Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera and Manager Jim Leyland for arguing a dead ball strike (check swing) call in the top of the 1st inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. With two out and none

Leyland argues Miggy's 2nd PA ejection of 2013.

on, Cabrera attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 slider from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale. Replays indicate the inside pitch hit Cabrera's shin as or in temporal proximity to Cabrera's bona fide attempt to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

These are Brian Gorman (9)'s first and second ejections of 2013.
Brian Gorman now has 8 points in the UEFL (0 + 2*[2 + 2 Y =8]).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 14 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (12 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 14).

These are the 163rd and 164th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 72nd player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Cabrera did not register an at bat and was 0-0.
This is the 80th Manger ejection of 2013.
This is the Tigers' 9th/10th ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (DET 10; CLE 7; CWS 6; KC, MIN 4).
This is Miguel Cabrera's 2nd ejection of 2013 and first since July 28, 2013 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Correct).
This is Jim Leyland's 4th ejection of 2013 and first since August 17, 2013 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Brian Gorman's first ejection since August 4, 2012 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = Irrecusable).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 9/9/13
Video: Gorman rules a swing for a dead ball strike; Cabrera tossed mid-AB for the 2nd time this season (DET)
Video: Cabrera discusses the shock at his ejection during a post-game locker room interview (DET)
Related Video: In the 6th, Ramon Santiago strikes out swinging on a slider from Sale that hits him (DET)

MLB Ejections 106, 107: C Fairchild (7, 8; Cabrera, Leyland)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera and Manager Jim Leyland for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Phillies-Tigers game. With three on and one out, Cabrera took a 0-1 fastball from Phillies pitcher Jonathan Pettibone for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located navel high and over the outer half of home plate (sz_top 3.590, pz 3.143; px 0.378) [strike one was also located navel high and over the outer half of home plate (sz_top 3.590, pz 3.041; px 0.241)], the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 1-0.

These are Chad Fairchild (75)'s seventh and eighth ejections of 2013.
Chad Fairchild now has 23 points in the UEFL (15 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 23).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 9 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (7 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 9).
*Substitute batter Matt Tuiasosopo experienced a third strike to credit Cabrera with a strikeout.

These are the 106th and 107th ejections of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 46th player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Cabrera was 0-1 in the contest.*
This is the 51st Manager ejection of 2013.
This is the Tigers' 4th/5th ejection of 2013, T-1st in the AL Central (CLE, DET 5; KC, 3; CWS, MIN 2).
This is Miguel Cabrera's 1st ejection of 2013 and first since September 8, 2012 (Tim Timmons; QOC = -).
This is Jim Leyland's 2nd ejection of 2013 and first since July 11, 2013 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = Irrecusable).
This is Chad Fairchild's first ejection since July 25, 2013 (Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = Incorrect).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Detroit Tigers, 7/28/13
Video: After a called second strike, Cabrera says magic words for heave ho, followed by skipper (DET)