MLB Ejection 074 - Mark Carlson (1; Robin Ventura)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a ball four call in the top of the 7th inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera took a 2-2 slider from White Sox pitcher Matt Albers for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .368, pz 1.681 [sz_bot 1.65 / MOE 1.73]) and all eligible pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 8-7. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-9, in 12 innings.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Mark Carlson now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Paul Emmel now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

This is the 74th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 29th Manager of 2016.
This is Chicago's 5th ejection of 2016, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 5; DET, KC 3; CLE 1).
This is Robin Ventura's 3rd ejection of 2016, 1st since May 6 (Bill Miller; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since September 11, 2015 (Buck Showalter; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/13/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 027 - Bill Miller (1; Robin Ventura)

1B Umpire Bill Miller ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (Arguing Warnings/Ejection No-Call by HP Umpire Todd Tichenor) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Twins-White Sox game. With one out and one on, White Sox batter Jose Abreu took a 0-1 fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the 97-mph pitch struck Abreu on the left arm, resulting in a bench-clearing incident and warnings issued, the call was irrecusable. Abreu was the third hit batsman of the game. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 10-4. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Bill Miller now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 3).

This is the 27th ejection report of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the White Sox' 2nd ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL Central (MIN 4; CWS, DET 2; KC 1; CLE 0).
This is Robin Ventura's 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since April 30 (Gerry Davis; QOC = N [Replay]).
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since August 15, 2015 (AJ Hinch; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox, 5/6/16
Video: After a late-inning HBP & warnings, Ventura unsuccessfully campaigns for more ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 017 - Gerry Davis (1; Robin Ventura)

1B Umpire Gerry Davis ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Cory Blaser's slide interference no-call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the White Sox-Orioles game. With none out and two on, Orioles batter Adam Jones hit a 1-2 splitter from White Sox pitcher Mat Latos on the ground to third baseman Todd Frazier, who tagged third base and threw to second baseman Brett Lawrie, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu, Orioles baserunner R2 Hyun Soo Kim out at third, R1 Manny Machado out at second, and B1 Jones safe at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Ventura, Blaser's ruling that Machado's slide at second base was not a violation of the bona fide slide rule was affirmed. Play reviewed by the UEFL Appeals Board (Commissioner's Referral), and adjudicated as incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Gerry Davis now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + -2 N-Crewmate = -1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -3 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -3).
*Click here for a refresher and Video Analysis of the New Bona Fide Slide FPSR Rule 6.01(j).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-8 states the UEFL Appeals Board may initiate an independent review of MLB Replay Review decisions and, accordingly, attribute a QOC that may conflict with MLB/NY's ruling.

This is the 17th ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 9th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the White Sox's 1st ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL Central (DET 2; CWS, MIN 1; CLE, KC 0).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since August 15, 2015 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Gerry Davis' first ejection since July 27, 2015 (Craig Counsell; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles (American League Baseball), 4/30/16
Video: Double, not triple, play affirmed on slide rule non-call results in one ejection ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 158: Joe West (7; Robin Ventura)

HP Umpire Joe West ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing ball calls in the top of the 7th inning of the Cubs-White Sox game. With two out and one on, White Sox pitcher Zach Duke walked Cubs batter Kris Bryant and surrendered a single to Anthony Rizzo on a 3-2 fastball. Replays indicate all 10 pitches ruled 'ball' by West to Bryant, Rizzo and preceding batter Kyle Schwarber were correctly officiated (100% Accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 5-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Joe West (22)'s seventh ejection of 2015.
Joe West now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 15 points in Crew Division (14 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 15).

This is the 158th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 74th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the White Sox' 6th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 10; CWS 6; CLE, DET 5; MIN 3).
This is Robin Ventura's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 17 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = Y [Interference]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since August 2, 2015 (Marlon Byrd; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Chicago White Sox, 8/15/15
Video: Ventura has words for West during a pitching change and is thrown out of the game (CWS)

MLB Ejection 095: Alfonso Marquez (2; Robin Ventura)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing an interference (out) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Pirates-White Sox game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Melky Cabrera attempted to strike a 3-2 changeup from Pirates pitcher Jeff Locke for strike three. Replays indicate that after striking out swinging, Cabrera stepped out of the right-handed batter's box and across the back of home plate, interfering with Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli's throw to second base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately on the contest, 3-2.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s second ejection of 2015.
Alfonso Marquez now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 4 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 4).
*Rule 7.09(e) [OBR 2015 Rule 6.01(a)(5)] states that is interference when: "Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate." Rule 6.06(c) [OBR 2015 Rule 6.03(a)(3)] specifies that a batter may be guilty of interfering with the catcher's fielding or throwing by "stepping out of the batter's box." Rule 7.09(e) takes precedence over 6.06(c) in enforcement because Cabrera was out on the third strike, though the interpretation for interference by stepping out of the batter's box applies to both rules.

This is the 95th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the White Sox' 4th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 5; CLE, DET, MIN 2).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since August 13, 2014 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since April 14, 2015 (Terry Collins; QOC = N [Interference]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/17/15
Video: Robin gets himself tossed arguing interference, Hawk chimes in with his brilliant analysis (CWS)

MLB Ejection 151: Fieldin Culbreth (5; Robin Ventura)

3B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned HP Umpire Chris Segal's Rule 7.13 violation-no call (out) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Giants game. With one out and two on, Giants batter Joe Panik hit a 1-1 fastball from White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana on the ground to first baseman Jose Abreu, who threw to catcher Tyler Flowers as Giants baserunner R3 Gregor Blanco slid towards home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy and initiation by Crew Chief Culbreth, Segal's ruling was reversed and Blanco declared safe for a Giants run, the ensuing argument producing Ventura's ejection, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 1-0. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 7-1.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s fifth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Fieldin Culbreth now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 12).

This is the 151st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 71st Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the White Sox's 4th ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the AL Central (KC 5; CWS, DET, MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since June 4, 2014 (Kerwin Danley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Fieldin Culbreth's first ejection since April 20, 2014 (Brewers-Pirates x3; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants, 8/13/14
Video: Sox-Giants experience a 10-minute delay on Rule 7.13 review, overturn, ejection & argument (SF)
Video: Ventura bolts from the dugout and is promptly tossed, kicks dirt on home plate (CWS)

Quote from Ken "Hawk" Harrelson, WGN Sports (CWS):

This is something that's going to have to be changed. It's too ambiguous. It's going to leave it up to where it's a decision made by a crew in New York, so to speak. But it's not definitive enough, the rule is just not definitive enough. First of all, it's a bad rule, that's number one... So we'll see how long this takes... After the game last night, I got a couple of texts about comments made about catchers getting hit. Well, it's part of the game, it always has been and in my opinion, it's a bad rule. You had a couple of guys, Buster Posey being one and Yadier Molina, got hit real hard a couple of times, but there have been a lot of ball games won by knocking the ball out of the catcher's hand. People forget about the runner. The runner, most of hte time, is going to take more of a hit than the catcher. The catcher is going to bury you. Scioscia, Tennis, they're going to bury you. I would say probably over the course of my career, more runners were hurt than catchers. In my opinion, if Buster Posey had not taken that hit, we would have not had this rule. That's just my opinion... It's just not definitive enough, it's going to be an umpire crew in New York's discretion. And now, Robin is going to come out and absolutely... Boy, I tell you, this is what I'm talking about right here. This rule is BS, pure simple BS. They cannot have a crew of umpires in New York making this decision even with the video they have. It's just a bad rule, it's a bad rule, it's just that simple. I tell you, that's just - it's not baseball, it's just not baseball. Just like they're trying to do things in football. What're they going to make that, a little girls' game? He's got the line just like Posey had last night... This rule is going to cause so many problems, it's ridiculous. Absolutely ridiculous. It's a terrible rule, it's just that simple... Unbelievable really, it's not baseball. Boy I tell you what, this is one of those times I wish I could cuss. Unbelievable. They're going to have to get four impartial people in New York, not umpires, to make those decisions... One out, two on and a one-one tie - because of that ridiculous rule. Next thing you know, we're going to have catchers wearing skirts out there... Quintana who pitched terrific, a recipient of a ridiculous call. He departs and we'll be back.

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 869-876: August 3, 2014

August 3, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	869	1B	Winters, Mike	11	CIN	23	Bryan Price	3	Safe	Stands
R	870	2B	Gibson, Tripp	10	WAS	29	Matt Williams	5	Safe	Stands
R	871	HP	Danley, Kerwin	12	CWS	26	Robin Ventura	8	Foul	Overturned
R	872	2B	Barrett, Lance	15	ARI	33	Kirk Gibson	3	Safe	Overturned
r	873	HP	Hickox, Ed	11	PIT	38	Clint Hurdle	8	Out	Confirmed
R	874	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	3	SD	21	Bud Black	4	Out	Overturned
R	875	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	4	SD	22	Bud Black	8	Safe	Overturned
R	876	2B	Scheurwater, Stu	5	ATL	21	Fredi Gonzalez	8	Out	Confirmed

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com/MLBAM):
Video 869: CIN@MIA: Reds challenge safe, stands in bottom 3rd
Video 870: PHI@WSH: Nationals challenge safe call, stands in 5th
Video 871: MIN@CWS: White Sox challenge foul, overturned in 8th
Video 872: PIT@ARI: D-backs challenge safe, overturned in 3rd
Video 873: PIT@ARI: Umps review out at plate, confirmed in 8th
Video 874: ATL@SD: Padres challenge out, overturned in 4th
Video 875: ATL@SD: Padres challenge safe call, overturned in 8th
Video 876: ATL@SD: Braves challenge out call, confirmed in 8th

MLB Instant Replay Review 655: Dana DeMuth (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Dana DeMuth's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Mariners-Cubs game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Alejandro De Aza hit a ground ball to Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano, who threw to third base, capturing White Sox baserunner R2 Moises Sierra in a rundown, sliding into third base as third baseman Kyle Seager attempted to tag Sierra. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, DeMuth's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 1-0. the Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 14 innings.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dana DeMuth's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 655th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Chicago White Sox's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 340/655 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Chicago White Sox, 7/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Mariners unable to get an out on scrambling play around the infield (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 559: Mark Wegner (11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Brian Dozier hit a 2-2 curveball from White Sox pitcher Andre Rienzo on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro De Aza, who threw to second baseman Gordon Beckham as Dozier arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Wegner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 559th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 295/559 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Dozier is cut down going for second in the bottom of the 3rd inning (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 556: Andy Fletcher (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Andy Fletcher's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With two out and two on, Twins batter Brian Dozier hit a 1-1 sinker from White Sox pitcher Ronald Belisario on a line drive to left fielder Dayan Viciedo, who threw to catcher Tyler Flowers as Twins baserunner R2 Eduardo Escobar slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Fletcher's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 5-4. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 556th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 294/556 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/20/14
Video: Play confirmed; Twins walk off thanks to a creative slide by Escobar in the 9th (CWS)

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 Ejection & Replays: Danley, Cederstrom (2|08, 06)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a ball four call in the bottom of the 8th and Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Gary Cederstrom's safe call in the bottom of the fourth and HP Umpire Danley's ball four (count; record keeping) call in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Dodgers game. In the 4th, with two out and two on, Dodgers batter Justin Turner hit a 0-0 cutter from White Sox pitcher John Danks on the ground to second baseman Gordon Beckham, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to third baseman Leury Garcia as Dodgers baserunner R3 Adrian Gonzalez slid into third base, Turner out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Cederstrom's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 5th, with one out and two on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn took a curveball from Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett for a called fourth ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of an initiation by Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom, Danley's ruling of a walk was reversed and the count adjusted to 3-2, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodger batter Yasiel Puig took a 3-2 splitter from White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.726, pz 1.763 / sz_bot 1.7 [MOE 1.783]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Kerwin Danley now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has -2 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -2).
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 74th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 29th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 442nd, 443rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 3rd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 3; DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since May 24, 2014 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Kerwin Danley's first ejection since May 27, 2014 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/443 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Sox get out of the 4th inning on an unconventional double play (CWS)
Video: Play overturned; When Dunn walks to first, Danley loses track of the count (LAD)
Video: Already frustrated, Ventura argues from dugout during mound visit and is thrown out (CWS)

MLB Ejection 056: Dan Bellino (2; Robin Ventura)

1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing an out (base path deviation of three feet to avoid being tagged) call made by 2B Umpire Tom Woodring in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-White Sox game.* With none out and one on, White Sox batter Adrian Nieto hit a 0-1 slider from Yankees pitcher Vidal Nuno on a ground ball to right fielder Ichiro Suzuki, who threw to shortstop Derek Jeter to second baseman Brendan Ryan in a rundown of Nieto between first and second base. Replays indicate that Nieto deviated in excess of three feet from his base path (direct line between Nuno's current position and the base he was attempting to achieve [second base]) to avoid being tagged by Ryan, the call was correct.^ At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 3-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Bellino now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Y [Crewmate] = 12).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 6 points in the Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*2B Umpire Tom Woodring is considered the calling umpire pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-c-1-a.
^Official Baseball Rule 7.08(a)(1) specifies a runner is out when, "He runs more than three feet away from his base path to avoid being tagged unless his action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base he is attempting to reach safely." This is not a "skunk in the outfield" play because a play is actively being made on the runner. (Also not an issue of "baseline")

This is the 56th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 23rd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 1st ejection of 2014, T-4th in the AL Central (DET, KC 2; CLE, CWS, MIN 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since Sept 1, 2013 (Dana DeMuth; QOC = Y [No Catch/Safe]).
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since May 14, 2014 (Troy Tulowitzki; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox, 5/24/14
Video: After a reversed call, Ventura argues against the out of basepath call and is thrown out (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 320: Eric Cooper (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Eric Cooper's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With two outs and one on, Royals baserunner R1 Jarrod Dyson attempted to steal second base off White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers, who threw to second baseman Gordon Beckham as Dyson slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Cooper's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 7-6. The White Sox ultimately on the contest, 7-6.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's eighth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 320th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 167/320 (.521 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/20/14
Video: Play stands; Royals get a stolen base, which is upheld following Replay Review (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 314: Sean Barber (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Sean Barber's out call in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Royals game. With one out and one on, White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez hit a 0-0 changeup from Royals pitcher Jason Vargas on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who threw to pitcher Jason Vargas as Ramirez slid headfirst into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Barber's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 6-5. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 314th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 163/314 (.519 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 5/19/14
Video: Play confirmed; Headfirst slide into first hurts Sox as replay confirms Barber's out call (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 294: Will Little (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Will Little's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the White Sox-Astros game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Alejandro De Aza attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as De Aza slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Little's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 5-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Will Little (93)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 294th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 152/294 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros, 5/17/14
Video: Play overturned; Chicago gets a steal when replay reveals De Aza slid under the tag (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 277: Manny Gonzalez (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez's foul ball (no HBP) call in the top of the 4th inning of the White Sox-Athletics game. With none out and none on, White Sox batter Dayan Viciedo attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 fastball up and in, striking his bat/hand area. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 1-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

 

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 277th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's ninth Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 146/277 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, 5/14/14

Video: Play overturned; Viciedo is awarded first base on a reviewed, reversed HBP ruling (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 207: Chris Guccione (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Chris Guccione's HBP call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the White Sox-Indians game. With two out and none on, Indians batter Asdrubal Cabrera took a 1-1 cutter from White Sox pitcher Scott Carroll high and off the inner edge of home plate for a ruled hit batsman. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Guccione's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Chris Guccione is now 3/3 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Tom Hallion's crew is now 4/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 207th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 2/8 (.250 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 113/207 (.543 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/3/14
Video: Play stands; Hawk and Stone admit overturning a HBP call with Replay is difficult (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 187: Jerry Layne (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jerry Layne's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-White Sox game. With one out and one on, White Sox batter Gordon Beckham hit a 0-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on a line drive to center fielder Austin Jackson, who threw to second baseman Ian Kinsler as White Sox baserunner R1 Adam Eaton arrived at second base via a head-first slide. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Layne's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Jerry Layne is now 2/4 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Chief Jerry Layne's crew is now 6/11 (.545 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 187th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 2/7 (.286 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 103/187 (.551 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/30/14
Video: Play overturned; White Sox pick up a baserunner after replay review changes the call (CWS)

MLB Replay Reviews 130-132: T Gibson, CB Bucknor (2-3, 3)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 4th, fair ball call in the top of the 7th and overturned HP Umpire CB Bucknor's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Tigers game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Tigers batter Nick Castellanos hit a 1-1 cutter from White Sox pitcher John Danks on the ground to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu as Castellanos arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Gibson's ruling that Abreu did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Castellanos' touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with none out and one on, White Sox batter Abreu hit a 3-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez on a fly ball to right field near the foul line. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Gibson's ruling that the ball landed in fair territory before bounding into the seats was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1.

Later in the inning, with one out and one on, White Sox batter Ramirez hit a 0-1 changeup from Tigers pitcher Sanchez on the ground to left fielder Rajai Davis, who threw to catcher Alex Avila as White Sox baserunner R2 Dayan Viciedo arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by White Sox Manager Ventura and initiation by Crew Chief Dan Iassogna, Bucknor's ruling that Avila legally tagged Viciedo prior to his touch arrival at home plate was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This are Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd/3rd Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Tripp Gibson is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

CB Bucknor is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Dan Iassogna's crew is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 130th, 131st and 132nd Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 1/6 (.167 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus is now 3/6 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 77/132 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 4/21/14

Video: Play stands; Castellanos beats out throw for an infield single, a call upheld by replay review (CWS)
Video: Play stands; Fair ball turns into a rule-book double on bounce into the right field stands (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Out call on play at the plate is reviewed and reversed in the seventh (CWS)