MLB Ejections 19-20 - Timmons, Reyburn (2, 1; DET)

1B Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (stadium boundary/base award for ball stuck in wall; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd and HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Tigers batter Cameron Maybin in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Indians-#Tigers game. With two out and one on (R1), Tigers batter Jeimer Candelario hit a 2-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Adam Plutko on a line drive to right field, where the ball bounced stuck to the base of the outfield wall, ruled a stuck ball pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(4)(F) by Timmons. Replays indicate the ball rolled to the wall and became stationary by the obstruction caused by the padding protruding from the wall and gap left between the base of the padding and dirt warning track, the call was correct.* Play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. At the time of Gardenhire's ejection, the game was tied, 3-3.

In the 5th, with one out and two on (R1, R2), Maybin took a 0-1 slider from Indians pitcher Oliver Perez for a called first strike before grounding into an inning-ending double play. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.88, pz 1.45 [sz_bot 1.68 / RAD 1.56 / MOE 1.48]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of Maybin's ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s second ejection of 2020.
This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s first ejection of 2020.
Tim Timmons now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
DJ Reyburn now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 QOCY + 0 QOCN = 1).
*Rule 5.06(b)(4)(F) states, "Each runner including the batter-runner may, without liability to be put out, advance—two bases, if a fair ball bounces or is deflected into the stands outside the first or third base foul lines; or if it goes through or under a field fence, or through or under a scoreboard, or through or under shrubbery or vines in the fence; or if it sticks in such fence, scoreboard, shrubbery or vines."
Related: MLB Ejection 085 - Fieldin Culbreth (3; Bryan Price) (6/29/17).
Related: Cause You're Stuck in the Wall - Batted Ball Out of Play (9/20/16).

These are the 19th and 20th ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the eighth Manager ejection of 2020.
This is the ninth player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Maybin was 0-1 in the contest.
This is Detroit's 1/2nd ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL Central (DET 2; CLE, CWS, KC, MIN 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 1st ejection since August 19, 2019 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = U [NEC]).
This is Tim Timmons' 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 12 (Willson Contreras; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/16/20 | 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 107 - Mark Ripperger (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (ball two call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the Nationals-Tigers game. With two out and one on (R3), Nationals batter Brian Dozier took a 1-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Gregory Soto for called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.83, pz 2.82 [sz_top 2.86]) and that all pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s first ejection of 2019.
Mark Ripperger now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 3).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 1.01 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 107th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 56th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 8th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (DET 8; CWS, KC 6; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 7th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 22 (Roberto Ortiz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2018 (Steven Souza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/29/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 099 - Roberto Ortiz (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With one out and none on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera took a first-pitch curveball from Indians pitcher Aaron Civale for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and near the hollow of the knee (px 0.04, pz 1.52 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59 / MOE 1.47]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Roberto Ortiz (40)'s first ejection of 2019.
Roberto Ortiz now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Marvin Hudson now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*This pitch was located 0.6 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
*The Castellanos pitch referred to in the video was located at px .89, QOCY by .288 inches.

This is the 99th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 51st Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 7th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (DET 7; CWS, KC 6; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 6th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 15 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Roberto Ortiz's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2018 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/22/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 088 - Manny Gonzalez (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the Indians-Tigers game. With one out and one on (R1), Indians batter Oscar Mercado took a first-pitch cutter from Tigers pitcher Nick Ramirez for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.95, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.65]) and that all other pitches during the inning were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s first ejection of 2019.
Manny Gonzalez now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Sam Holbrook now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.424 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 88th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 46th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 6th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (KC, DET 6; CWS 4; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 5th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 7 (James Hoye; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Manny Gonzalez's first ejection since May 30, 2016 (Terry Francona; QOC = N [RLI]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/15/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 074 - James Hoye (2; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (balk call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Twins-Tigers game. With one out and one on (R1), Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd was called for a balk during an attempted pickoff of Twins baserunner R1 Byron Buxton, awarding Buxton second base. Replays indicate Boyd failed to step directly toward first base in throwing to that base in contravention of Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(3), which states, "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when—The pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base," the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 1-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s second ejection of 2019.
James Hoye now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).
*It is also a balk, pursuant to OBR 6.02(a)(1), when, "The pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to make such delivery."
*OBR 6.02(a) Comment states: "Umpires should bear in mind that the purpose of the balk rule is to prevent the pitcher from deliberately deceiving the base runner. If there is doubt in the umpire’s mind, the “intent” of the pitcher should govern."
*As there was no ejection on the part of Minnesota, we are not concerned with adjudicating QOC for any of the balk no-calls.

This is the 74th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 37th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 5th ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL Central (DET 5; CWS, KC 4; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since May 21 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is James Hoye's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 28 (Joakim Soria; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/7/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 060 - Fieldin Culbreth (1; Ron Gardenhire)

3B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (Replay Review decision that overturned Culbreth's drop [safe] call to a catch [out]; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Marlins-Tigers game. With one out and two on (R1, R3), Tigers batter Ronny Rodriguez hit a 1-0 slider from Marlins pitcher Sergio Romo on a fly ball to left fielder Harold Ramirez, who dropped the ball while attempting to catch and throw to second base ahead of Tigers baserunner R1 Brandon Dixon, preparing to tag up, ruled a dropped ball (safe) by 3B Umpire Culbreth and overturned on Replay Review to a sacrifice fly (out/catch) as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Don Mattingly. Replays indicate fielder Ramirez momentarily gained secure possession in his glove of the ball such that after the ball came to a complete stop, firmly held in his glove, his subsequent release/transfer was voluntary and intentional, during which process he dropped the ball, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s first ejection of 2019.
Fieldin Culbreth now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*OBR Definition of Terms: "A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it...In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that he has complete control of the ball and that his release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. If the fielder has made the catch and drops the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch, the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught."

This is the 60th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 4th ejection of 2019, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, DET 4; KC 3; MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 11 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Fieldin Culbreth's first ejection since Sept 16, 2018 (Andy Green; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/21/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 052 - Hunter Wendelstedt (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (ball four call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-Twins game. With two out and two on (R1, R3), Twins batter Jake Cave took a 3-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Spencer Turnbull for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.42, pz 3.46 [sz_top 3.34]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 2-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s first ejection of 2019.
Hunter Wendelstedt now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 0).
*This pitch was located 1.03 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 52nd ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 24th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2019, 3rd in the AL Central (CWS 4; KC 3; DET 2; MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 19 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Hunter Wendelstedt's first ejection since July 21, 2018 (Asdrubal Cabrera; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 5/11/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 033 - Todd Tichenor (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (ball four call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Tigers game. With two out and the bases loaded, White Sox batter Yoan Moncada took a 3-1 curveball from Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.95, pz 1.67 [sz_bot 1.60]) and that all other balls during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s first ejection of 2019.
Todd Tichenor now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Phil Cuzzi now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.424 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 33rd ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2019, T-3rd in the AL Central (CWS, KC 2; DET, MIN 1; CLE 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since August 31, 2018 (Paul Nauert; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Todd Tichenor's first ejection since August 3, 2017 (Billy Hamilton; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers, 4/19/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 135-136 - Lentz, Nauert (3, 3; DET-NYY)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Yankees Manager Aaron Boone (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th and 1B Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (check swing ball four) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Tigers-Yankees game. In the 5th, with one out and none on, Yankees batter Gleyber Torres took a 0-0 curveball and 1-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman for called first and second strikes. Replays indicate the 0-0 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px .327, pz 1.412 [sz_bot 1.560 / RAD 1.437 / MOE 1.354]) and the 1-1 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.810, pz 1.877), the call was correct.* At the time of Boone's ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, with two out and two on (R1, R2), Yankees batter Luke Voit attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez, ruled a ball and no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Nauert. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (1-6-2), the call was incorrect. At the time of Gardenhire's ejection, the Tigers were leading, 5-4. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Nic Lentz (59)'s third ejection of 2018.
This is Paul Nauert (39)'s third ejection of 2018.
Nic Lentz now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Paul Nauert now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Prev + 1 Correct + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The 0-0 pitch was located .696 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 135th, 136th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 55th, 56th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is New York-AL's 8th ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 8; BAL, BOS 3; TB 1).
This is Detroit's 4th ejection of 2018, T-3rd in the AL Central (CWS 7; KC 6; DET, MIN 4; CLE 1).
This is Aaron Boone's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since July 14 (Jerry Meals; QOC = Y-C [Foul/K]).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 4th ejection of 2018, 1st since June 27 (Lance Barksdale; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nic Lentz's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since August 9 (Justin Verlander; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Paul Nauert's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since August 15 (Brian Snitker; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees, 8/31/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 080 - Lance Barksdale (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Athletics-Tigers game. With two out and the bases loaded, Tigers batter Niko Goodrum took called first and second strikes from A's pitcher Chris Bassitt before striking out. Replays indicate the strike one call was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -.783, pz 2.978) while the strike two call was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.852, pz 2.256), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s first ejection of 2018.
Lance Barksdale now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 12).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 80th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Detroit's 3rd ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL Central (DET, KC 3; CWS 2; CLE 1; MIN 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 3rd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 12 (Carlos Torres; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Lance Barksdale's first ejection since August 16, 2017 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/27/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 036 - Carlos Torres (1; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Mariners-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter James McCann took a 0-0 fastball from Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez for a called first strike and 0-1 fastball for a called second strike. Replays indicate the 0-0 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px .724, pz 1.807 [sz_bot 1.601]) while the 0-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px .893, pz 2.018) and that all prior callable pitches in the inning were properly officiated (6/6 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 6-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s first ejection of 2018.
Carlos Torres now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Kerwin Danley now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The 0-1 pitch was located 0.252 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 36th ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (DET 2; CLE, CWS 1; KC, MIN 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since March 30 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Replay Review]).
This is Carlos Torres' first ejection since August 24, 2017 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers (Doubleheader Game 2), 5/12/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 002 - Bill Welke (1; Ron Gardenhire)

1B Umpire Bill Welke ejected Tigers Manager Ron Gardenhire (Replay Review decision that overturned HP Umpire Tony Randazzo's safe call) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Pirates-Tigers game. With the score tied at 10, two out and one on (R2), Tigers batter JaCoby Jones hit a 3-2 splitter from Pirates pitcher Josh Smoker to left fielder Corey Dickerson, who threw to catcher Francisco Cervelli as baserunner R2 Nicholas Castellanos arrived at home plate, ruled safe by HP Umpire Randazzo. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Randazzo's call was overturned and Castellanos was out, the call was correct. Play challenged, reviewed, and overturned by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-7-2), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 10-10. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 13-10, in 13 innings.

This is Bill Welke (3)'s first ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
Bill Welke now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Bill Welke now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).

This is the second ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 2nd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2018, 1st in the AL Central (DET 1; CLE, CWS, KC, MIN 0).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since August 18, 2014 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [HBP/Foul]).
This is Bill Welke's first ejection since September 13, 2017 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, 3/30/18 | Video as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

MLB Ejection 136: Ted Barrett (4; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Alfonso Marquez's catch (out) call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Twins-Royals game. With two out and one on, Twins batter Chris Parmelee hit a 2-2 changeup from Royals pitcher James Shields on a line drive to left fielder Alex Gordon, who attempted to catch the sinking fly ball before it touched the ground. Replays indicate Gordon caught the baseball, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 1-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Ted Barrett now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 12).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 12 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 12).

This is the 136th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 61st Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Twins' 4th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 5; MIN 4; CWS, DET 3; CLE 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since July 5, 2014 (Marty Foster; QOC = N [Balk]).
This is Ted Barrett's first ejection since June 17, 2014 (Evan Marshall; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals, 7/29/14
Video: Play stands; Gordon's diving catch is upheld due to lack of clear and convincing evidence (KC)
Video: Gardenhire argues New York's Replay Review decision, leading to an automatic ejection (MIN)

MLB Ejection 114: Marty Foster (2; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire Marty Foster ejected Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire for arguing a balk call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Yankees-Twins game. With none out and one on, Yankees pitcher David Phelps unsuccessfully attempted to pick off Twins baserunner R1 Sam Fuld at first base, culminating in Twins Manager Gardenhire's request for a balk call. Replays indicate Phelps appeared to make a motion with his free foot naturally associated with his pitch prior to disengaging the pitcher's plate with his pivot foot, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 11 innings.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Marty Foster now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 6 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 6).
*Rule 8.05: "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when...(a) The pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to make such delivery...(c) The pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."
*MLBUM 53(g): "If a pitcher, while touching the pitcher's plate, jumps into the air with both feet simultaneously and his non-pivot foot lands in a step towards first base before he throws that that base, he has made a legal move."

This is the 114th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 49th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Twins' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the AL Central (KC 5; CWS, MIN 3; DET 2; CLE 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since June 22, 2014 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marty Foster's first ejection since May 9, 2014 (Jim Hickey; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, 7/5/14
Video: After invitation, Foster takes bait and tosses Gardy for continued arguing of balk no-call (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 650: Alan Porter (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Alan Porter's out (catch/in play [stadium boundary]) call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Yankees-Twins game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Sam Fuld hit a 1-2 knuckle curve from Yankees pitcher David Robertson on a fly ball near the third base (visitor's) dugout, where third baseman Zelous Wheeler attempted to field the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Porter's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 6-5. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 650th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Minnesota Twins' 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 336/650 (.517 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, 7/2/14
Video: Play overturned; Wheeler jumps to the dugout step below lip level, causing a dead ball (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 641: Cory Blaser (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Cory Blaser's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Royals-Twins game. With two out and one on, Twins baserunner R1 Sam Fuld stole second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Blaser's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 641st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 333/639 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins, 7/2/14
Video: Play overturned; Twins pick up a stolen base as Perez tries throwing from his knee (MIN)

MLB Ejection 103: DJ Reyburn (2; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire D.J. Reyburn ejected Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire for arguing a ball one call in the top of the 3rd inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn took a 0-2 from. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -1.003, pz 2.436), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 4-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
DJ Reyburn now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 10).
Crew Chief Mark Wegner now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).

This is the 103rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Twins' 2nd ejection of 014, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 4; CWS 3; DET, MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since May 11, 2014 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Interference, Crewmate]).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since June 1, 2014 (Dustin Pedroia; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/22/14
Video: Gardy gets tossed for arguing in the dugout, exits to a sole kick, argument and departure (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 515: Manny Gonzalez (10)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Twins-Tigers game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Brian Dozier hit a 0-1 curveball from Tigers pitcher Joba Chamberlain on the ground to first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who threw to Chamberlain as Dozier slid into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' 10th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 515th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 274/515 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/15/14
Video: Play stands; Dosier is out at 1st after kicking up dirt on an eighth-inning head-first slide (MIN)