MLB Ejections 079-80 - Todd Tichenor (Rangers x2)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele and manager Skip Schumaker (strike three call to Nicky Lopez; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With two out and two on, Lopez took a 3-2 slider from Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu for a called third strike. The Rangers had lost both ABS challenges earlier in the game. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.21, pz 1.46 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

These are Todd Tichenor (13)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026.

*This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 79th and 80th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th coach ejection of 2026.

This is the 42nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 42 Managers, 18 Coaches, 20 Players.

This is Texas' 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 4; ATH, TEX 3; SEA 1; HOU 0).

This is Justin Viele's 1st ejection since May 26, 2025 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Skip Schumaker's 1st ejection since August 21, 2024 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Todd Tichenor's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since June 28 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 8/2/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 051 - John Bacon (1; Luis Urueta)

1B Umpire John Bacon ejected Rangers bench coach Luis Urueta (check swing ball three call to Xander Bogaerts) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Padres-#Rangers game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Bogaerts attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom for a called ball by HP Umpire Emil Jimenez, ruled no swing on appeal by base umpire Bacon.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 5-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-7.

This is John Bacon (70)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*This game started with a two-person umpire crew due to a traffic delay. The remainder of the crew (2B Umpire Mike Muchlinski and 3B Umpire Gabe Morales) arrived to work the bottom of the first inning. Accordingly, base umpire Bacon made the check swing call from his position in the center of the infield. Bogaerts walked and ensuing batter Ty France hit a grand slam home run.

This is the 51st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 7th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 30 Managers, 7 Coaches, 14 Players.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 3; OAK? 2; SEA, TEX 1; HOU 0).

This is Luis Urueta's 1st ejection since May 14, 2024 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Bacon's 1st ejection since Sept 27, 2025 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = Y [Foul Ball]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers, 6/19/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 165 - Stu Scheurwater (2; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (strike three call to Cody Freeman; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Marlins-#Rangers game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Freeman took a 1-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Ronny Henriquez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.87, pz 1.32 [sz_bot 1.44 / RAD 1.32]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 4-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 0.53 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 165th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 86th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 52 Players.

This is Texas' 4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL West (LAA 8; HOU 5; OAK, SEA, TEX 4).

This is Bruce Bochy's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 14 (Junior Valentine; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Stu Scheurwater's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [RLI]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs Rangers, 9/20/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 072 - Junior Valentine (2; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (strike three call to Corey Seager by 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney) in the bottom of the 10th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With two out and the bases loaded, Rangers batter Seager attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 sweeper by White Sox pitcher Tyler Alexander, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Valentine and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Blakney. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 4-4. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.

  

This is Junior Valentine (25)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 13 Coaches, 22 Players.

This is Texas' 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (TEX 3; LAA, OAK, SEA, 2; HOU 1).

This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 20 (Carlos Torres; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Junior Valentine's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 9 (Alex Cora; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers, 6/14/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 048 - Will Little (1; Justin Viele)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele (strike three call to Josh Jung; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #BlueJays-#Rangers game. With two out and none on, Rangers batter Jung took a 1-2 splitter from Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.48 [sz_bot 1.53 / RAD 1.41]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 2-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

 

This is Will Little (93)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 48th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 11th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 25 Managers, 11 Coaches, 12 Players.

This is Texas' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (TEX 2; HOU, LAA, OAK, SEA 1).

This is Justin Viele's first career MLB ejection.

This is Will Little's 1st ejection since July 12, 2024 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Texas Rangers, 5/26/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 041 - Carlos Torres (1; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (ball call to Aaron Judge; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rangers-#Yankees game. With none out and one on, Yankees batter Judge took a 0-1 changeup from Rangers pitcher Jacob Webb for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.76, pz 1.80 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.66]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

 

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 41st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 21st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.

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

This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since August 13, 2024 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 25, 2023 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees, 5/20/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 147 - Erich Bacchus (3; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (strike three call to Wyatt Langford; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Rangers-#RedSox game. With two out and the bases loaded, Rangers batter Langford took a 2-2 sweeper from Red Sox pitcher Lucas Sims for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.91, pz 1.56 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 6-4. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 5th ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 0.03 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 147th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 75th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 75 Managers, 22 Coaches, 50 Players.

This is Texas' 6th ejection of 2024, T-3rd in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK, TEX 6; LAA 4).

This is Bruce Bochy's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since July 22 (Edwin Moscoso; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 6 (Mike Shildt; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Boston Red Sox, 8/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 123 - Edwin Moscoso (3; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (foul tip call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, White Sox baserunner Luis Robert Jr attempted to steal second base on a 2-2 changeup from Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen, resulting in a foul tip by White Sox batter Andrew Benintendi. Replays indicate Rangers catcher Jonah Heim initially caught the batted ball before losing it on the post-catch transfer/exchange attempt, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rules: "A FOUL TIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught, and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play."

This is the 123rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Texas' 5th ejection of 2024, 4th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 5; LAA 2).

This is Bruce Bochy's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 14 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [RLI]).

This is Edwin Moscoso's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 11 (Matt Blake; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 078 - Vic Carapazza (5; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (runner's lane interference no-call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Rangers-#Mariners game. With one out and one on, Mariners batter Victor Robles bunted a first-pitch changeup from Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney back to the pitcher, whose throw to first base failed to retire Robles, resulting a bunt single. Replays indicate Robles failed to run within the expanded runner's lane (traditional lane + extension of the dirt in fair territory), but in doing so did not interfere with the fielder taking the throw at first base (1B Nathaniel Lowe), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 3-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s 5th ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11): "A batter is out when in running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, they run outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line and on the infield grass, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interfere with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead."

^Baseball Rules Difference: NCAA & NFHS both would have RLI here if the umpire deems that the runner's illegal position interfered with the fielder making the throw (OBR only relates to the fielder taking the throw).

This is the 78th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 12 Coaches, 29 Players.

This is Texas' 4th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, TEX 4; HOU, SEA 3; LAA 1).

This is Bruce Bochy's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 25 (Laz Diaz; QOC = N-c [Fair/Foul]).

This is Vic Carapazza's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 5 (Nico Hoerner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners, 6/14/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 058-9 - Laz Diaz & Erich Bacchus (TEX x2)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and 3B Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Rangers bench player Andrew Heaney (foul ball call by Bacchus; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Twins game. With one out and two on, Twins batter Edouard Julien attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 knuckle curve from Rangers pitcher David Robertson, ruled a foul tip by HP Umpire Diaz but called a foul ball by 3B Umpire Bacchus (any base umpire may call a foul ball unasked). Replays indicate the pitched ball made contact with the bat and went directly into the catcher's mitt thereafter; this is a foul tip, Bacchus' call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 3-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This Laz Diaz (63)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

These are the 58th and 59th ejections of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 24th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Heaney was a bench player and didn't play.

This is the 26th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 26 Managers, 9 Coaches, 24 Players.

This is Texas' 2/3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, TEX 3; OAK, SEA 2; LAA 1).

This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 18 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is Andrew Heaney's first career MLB ejection.

This is Laz Diaz's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 14 (Ronel Blanco; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 1st ejection since July 4, 2023 (David Ross; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Washington Nationals, 5/25/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 016 - Todd Tichenor (2; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (fair ball call by 3B Umpire Nestor Ceja; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#Tigers game. With two out and two on, Rangers batter Adolis García hit a 1-1 splitter from Tigers pitcher Shelby Miller on the ground to third base, fielded by third baseman Gio Urshela and ruled fair by Ceja; García was retired at first base after he didn't initially run during the play. Replays indicate the baseball bounded over third base as it passed the bag, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 8-7. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 9-7.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*The Official Baseball Rules definition states, "A FAIR BALL is a batted ball that...is on or over fair territory when bounding to the outfield past first or third base."

This is the 16th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 6th manager ejection of 2024.Ejection Tally: 6 Managers, 3 Coaches, 7 Players.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, SEA, TEX 1; HOU, OAK 0).

This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2023 (Ben May; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Todd Tichenor's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since March 30 (Génesis Cabrera; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers, 4/18/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Postseason Ejections P1-3 - Hudson, Hoye (HOU-TEX)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu (throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia) and Rangers RF Garcia (fighting) and LF Umpire James Hoye ejected Astros manager Dusty Baker (arguing ejection) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Astros-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, Rangers batter Garcia took a first-pitch fastball from Astros pitcher Abreu for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Garcia in the upper left arm, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 4-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Marvin Hudson (51)'s 6th and 7th ejections of 2023.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

These are the 1st and 2nd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB postseason (240th and 241st overall).

These are the 97th and 98th player ejections of 2023. This is the 109th manager ejection of 2023.

Ejection Tally: 109 Managers, 98 players, 34 coaches.

This is Houston's 6/7th ejection of 2023, T-4th in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Texas' 9th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the AL West (OAK 10; TEX 9; SEA 8; LAA, HOU 7).

This is Bryan Abreu's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dusty Baker's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 24 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y-c [Balk]).

This is Adolis Garcia's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 8 (Gabe Morales; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Marvin Hudson's 6/7th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 25 (Angel Perdomo; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is James Hoye's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since Aug 13 (Brad Wilkerson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers (ALCS Game 5), 10/20/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 230 - Ben May (3; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (ball four call to Luis Urias; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #RedSox-#Rangers game. With one out and one on, Red Sox batter Urias took a 3-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Andrew Heaney for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.71, pz 3.18 [sz_top 3.05 / RAD 3.17 / MOE 3.09]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 4-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Ben May (97)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 230th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 104th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 104 Managers, 92 Players, 34 Coaches.

This is Texas' 8th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 9; SEA, TEX 8; LAA 7; HOU 5).

This is Bruce Bochy's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 20 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = N [Replay Review]).

This is Ben May's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since July 26 (Don Mattingly; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Texas Rangers, 9/19/23 | Video as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MLB Ejection 141 - Gabe Morales (2; Adolis Garcia)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Rangers RF Adolis Garcia (strike one call; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#Nationals game. With none out and none on, Garcia took a first-pitch fastball from Nats pitcher Kyle Finnegan for a called first strike before striking out swinging to end the at-bat. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike one was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.26, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.50]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 8-3. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 141st ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 58 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Texas' 6th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL West (TEX 6; LAA, OAK, SEA 5; HOU 3).

This is Adolis Garcia's first career MLB ejection.

This is Gabe Morales' 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 12 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals, 7/8/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 107 - DJ Reyburn (4; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (Replay Review decision overturning Reyburn's out call to safe due to a violation of the home plate collision rule; QOCN) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#WhiteSox game. With one on (R2) and two out, White sox batter Zach Remillard hit a 0-1 slider from Rangers pitcher Grant Anderson on a line drive to left fielder Travis Jankowski, who threw home as White Sox baserunner R2 Elvis Andrus arrived at home plate, ruled out by HP Umpire Reyburn. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Reyburn's out call was overturned to safe by virtue of a violation of the home plate collision (plate blocking) rule by Rangers catcher Jonah Heim. Replays indicate the catcher did not appear to hinder or impede the runner's pathway and/or that the runner would have been called out notwithstanding the catcher having blocked the plate, the call to overturn was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 7-6. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

*Official Baseball Rule 6.01(i)(2) states: "Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as they are attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Not withstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field the throw."

OBR 6.01(i)(2) Comment states: "A catcher shall not be deemed to have violated Rule 6.01(i)(2) unless they have both blocked the plate without possession the ball (or when not in a legitimate attempt to field the throw), and also hindered or impeded the progress of the runner attempting to score. A catcher shall not be deemed to have hindered or impeded the progress of the runner if, in the judgment of the umpire, the runner would have been called out notwithstanding the catcher having blocked the plate."

This is the 107th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 52nd manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 52 Managers, 44 Players, 11 Coaches.

This is Texas' 5th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, TEX 5; LAA, SEA 4; HOU 1).

This is Bruce Bochy's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 16 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is DJ Reyburn's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 6 (Eric Chavez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Chicago White Sox, 6/20/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 102-4 - Ramon De Jesus (2-4; TEX x3)

1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Rangers 2B Marcus Semien, pitching coach Mike Maddux, and manager Bruce Bochy (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Angels-#Rangers game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Semien attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 changeup from Angels pitcher Chris Devenski, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire De Jesus. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

These are Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th ejections of 2023.

These are the 102nd, 103rd, and 104th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 43rd player ejection of 2023. This is the 11th coach ejection of 2023.

This is the 50th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 50 Managers, 43 Players, 11 Coaches.

This is Texas' 2/3/4th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, OAK, SEA, TEX 4; HOU 1).

This is Marcus Semien's 1st ejection since June 1, 2019 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Mike Maddux's 1st ejection since May 10, 2014 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 15 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ramon De Jesus' 2/3/4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 12 (Brandon Drury; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of idk vs Texas Rangers, 6/15/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 015 - Erich Bacchus (1; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (ball two call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Rangers-#Astros game. With one out and two on (R1, R2), Astros batter Kyle Tucker took a 1-1 slider from Rangers pitcher Josh Sborz for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.16, pz 1.76 [sz_bot 1.77 / RAD 1.65 / MOE 1.73]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 6-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 15th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 7th manager ejection of 2023.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, TEX 1; LAA, OAK, SEA 0).

This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since May 17, 2019 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = N-c [Check Swing]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 1st ejection since May 23, 2021 (David Ross; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Houston Astros, 4/15/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 126 - Jerry Meals (3; Chris Woodward)

HP Umpire Jerry Meals ejected Rangers manager Chris Woodward (strike one call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Mariners-#Rangers game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Adolis Garcia took a first-pitch slider from Mariners pitcher George Kirby for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the height of the waist (px 1.16, pz 2.84), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 3-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s 3rd ejection of 2022.

Jerry Meals now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 2).

Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).

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

This pitch was located 2.95 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 126th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 69th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Texas' 2nd ejection of 2022, 5th in the AL West (LAA 9; SEA 7; HOU 6; OAK 4; TEX 2).

This is Chris Woodward's 1st ejection since July 25, 2021 (Tim Timmons; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jerry Meals' 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since August 4 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs Texas Rangers, 8/12/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 120 - Will Little (3; Corey Ragsdale)

1B Umpire Will Little ejected Rangers 1B Coach Corey Ragsdale (Replay Review decision that overturned Little's out [catch] call to safe [drop]; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With one out and one on (R1), White Sox batter Jose Abreu hit a 1-1 cutter from Rangers pitcher Cole Ragans on a fly ball to right fielder Adolis Garcia, who attempted to catch the ball, ruled an out by 2B Umpire Fairchild and overturned via Replay Review following a challenge by White Sox manager Tony La Russa to no catch. Replays indicate Garcia failed to establish secure possession of the baseball in his glove such that the ball's release was voluntary and intentional, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Will Little (93)'s 3rd ejection of 2022.

Will Little now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).

Crew Chief Chad Fairchild now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

OBR's Definition of Terms: "A CATCH is the act of a fielder in getting secure possession in their hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it; providing they do not use their cap, protector, pocket, or any other part of their uniform in getting possession...

In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that they have complete control of the ball and that their 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 120th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL West (LAA 9; SEA 7; HOU 6; OAK 4; TEX 1).

This is Corey Ragsdale's first career MLB ejection.

This is Will Little's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 26 (David Ross; QOC = U [Warnings NC]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers, 8/4/22 | Video as follows: