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Sunday, June 14, 2026

MLB Ejection 047 - Steven Jaschinski (1; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Steven Jaschinski ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (step balk call on Jeff Hoffman; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Yankees-#BlueJays game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Max Scheumann took a 1-0 slider from Blue Jays pitcher Hoffman for a called strike as Yankees baserunner R1 Jazz Chisholm stole second base. On the ensuing pitch, pitcher Hoffman faked a pickoff throw to second base, but was called for a balk by HP Umpire Jaschinski. Replays indicate pitcher Hoffman failed to step directly toward second base before feigning to that base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Steven Jaschinski (65)'s 1st ejection of 2026.
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(3): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher, while touching their plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."
MLB Umpire Manual: "NOTE: The pitcher is required to step directly toward a base when feinting a
throw to a base (Under current rules, the only base a pitcher may feint to is second)"

This is the 47th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 28th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 28 Managers, 5 Coaches, 14 Players.
This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY, TB, TOR 3; BAL 2; BOS 1).
This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 7 (Kevin Gausman; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Steven Jashinski's first career MLB ejection.

Monday, June 8, 2026

MLB Ejection 042 - Jansen Visconti (1; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (strike one call to Vladimir Guerrero; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Phillies-#BlueJays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Guerrero took a 0-0 changeup from Phillies pitcher Christopher Sánchez for a called first strike; batter Guerrero did not request an ABS challenge for this pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.79, pz 2.22), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 5-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Jansen Visconti (52)'s 1st ejection of 2026.
*This pitch was located 0.96 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 42nd ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 24 Managers, 5 Coaches, 13 Players.
This is Toronto's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY, TB 3; BAL, TOR 2; BOS 1).
This is David Popkins' 1st ejection since Sept 24, 2025 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jansen Visconti's 1st ejection since April 30, 2024 (Jazz Chisholm; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

MLB Ejection 007 - Dan Merzel (1; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (no stop balk call on pitcher Kevin Gausman; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Dodgers-#BlueJays game. With none out and one on, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman was called for a balk during delivery to Dodgers batter Alex Freeland, advancing baserunner R1 Hyseong Kim to second base. Replays indicate Gausman, pitching from Set Position, failed to come to a stop during his delivery, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Dan Merzel (3)'s 1st ejection of 2026.
Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13): "If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when the pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop."

This is the 7th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.
This is the 7th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 0 Coaches, 0 Players.
This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, TOR 1; NYY, TB 0).
This is John Schneider's 1st ejection since Sept 19, 2025 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Dan Merzel's 1st ejection since July 2, 2023 (Aaron Boone; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Friday, September 19, 2025

MLB Ejections 161-2 - James Jean, Nestor Ceja (TOR x2)

HP Umpire James Jean ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (ball four call to Maikel Garcia; QOCN) in the bottom of the 1st and 3B Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (check swing ball call to John Rave; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #BlueJays-#Royals game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Royals batter Garcia took a 3-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.75, pz 1.94 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-1. In the 6th, Royals batter Rave attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 splitter from Blue Jays pitcher Yariel Rodriguez. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 20-1.

This is James Jean (61)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.
This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 0.01 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

These are the 161st and 162nd ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 26th coach ejection of 2025.
This is the 84th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 84 Managers, 26 Coaches, 52 Players.
This is Toront's 8/9th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 16; TOR 9; BOS 7; BAL 5; TB 4).
This is Pete Walker's 1st ejection since June 3, 2024 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Schneider's 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since Aug 18 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is James Jean's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since Sept 14 (Warren Schaeffer; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nestor Ceja's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 10 (Johnny Washington; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals, 9/19/25 | Video as follows:

Monday, August 18, 2025

MLB Ejection 133 - Mark Ripperger (3; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (strike three call to Davis Schneider; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Pirates game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Schneider took a 1-2 curveball from Pirates pitcher Evan Sisk for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.13, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.47 / RAD 1.35]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 3rd ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 2.88 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 133rd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 72nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 72 Managers, 23 Coaches, 38 Players.
This is Toronto's 7th ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY 12; BOS, TOR 7; BAL 5; TB 4).
This is John Schneider's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since July 13 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 29 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 8/18/25 | Video as follows:

Friday, August 8, 2025

MLB Ejection 119 - John Libka (2; Kevin Gausman)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Blue Jays bench player/pitcher Kevin Gausman (balls/strikes; QOCU) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Dodgers-#BlueJays game.* With none out and none on, Louis Varland and Brendon Little pitching, Dodgers batter Alex Freeland walked, Shohei Ohtani singled, Mookie Betts reached on a fielder's choice, Freddie Freeman walked, Will Smith walked, Max Muncy struck out, Teoscar Hernández hit a sacrifice fly, and Michael Conforto lined out. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 5-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is John Libka (84)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.
*This ejection was reported by Sportsnet, but does not appear in the box score.

This is the 119th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 37th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 20 Coaches, 37 Players.
This is Toronto's 6th ejection of 2025, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 10; BOS, TOR 6; BAL 5; TB 3).
This is Kevin Gausman's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 27 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Libka's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 16 (Don Kelly; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Box: Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 8/8/25 | There is No Video of This Ejection.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

MLB Ejection 111 - Nick Mahrley (1; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (strike one call to Tyler Heineman; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Orioles game. With none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Heineman took a 2-0 fastball from Orioles pitcher Keegan Akin for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.15, pz 1.36 [sz_bot 1.46 / RAD 1.34]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 1.20 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 111th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 19th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 19 Coaches, 33 Players.
This is Toronto's 5th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 10; BOS 6; BAL, TOR 5; TB 3).
This is David Popkins' 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 30 (Derek Thomas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nick Mahrley's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 18 (Joe Espada; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Sunday, July 13, 2025

MLB Ejection 098 - Tripp Gibson (2; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Brian Walsh's foul ball [no home run] call) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Athletics game. With two outs and none on, Blue Jays batter Davis Schneider hit a 0-0 cutter from A's pitcher Jeffrey Springs for a fly ball beyond the left field corner, out of the playing field in air, originally ruled a foul ball by 3B Umpire Walsh and upheld as foul/no HR ("call stands") as a result of a challenge by Blue Jays manager Schneider. Replays do not conclusively present clear and convincing evidence to suggest whether this ball was foul or fair, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 4-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 6-3.
  
This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.
*The Replay Official's decision of call stands was correct.

This is the 98th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 53rd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 53 Managers, 15 Coaches, 30 Players.
This is Toronto's 4th ejection of 2025, 3rd in the AL East (NYY 8; BOS 6; TOR 4; BAL, TB 3).
This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 27 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tripp Gibson's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since June 17 (Dave Roberts; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

MLB Ejection 017 - Derek Thomas (1; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (strike three call to Alejandro Kirk; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#BlueJays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays catcher Kirk took a 0-2 changeup from Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.75, pz 1.91 [sz_bot 1.49]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 4-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 10 innings.

This is Derek Thomas (53)'s 1st ejection of 2025.
*This pitch was located 1.97 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 17th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 4th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 4 Coaches, 6 Players.
This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (TOR 3; NYY 2; BAL, TB 1; BOS 0).
This is David Popkins' 1st ejection since April 6, 2024 (Brennan Miller; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Derek Thomas' 1st ejection since July 13, 2024 (Dane Myers; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Sunday, April 27, 2025

MLB Ejections 013-14 - Chris Conroy (1-2; TOR x2)

HP Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman in the botom of the 3rd and manager John Schneider (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Yankees game. In the 3rd, Yankees batter Jasson Domínguez flied out, Oswaldo Cabrera walked, Ben Rice walked, Aaron Judge singled, Cody Bellinger hit an RBI sacrifice fly, Paul Goldschidt walked, Jazz Chisholm walked (RBI), Anthony Volpe walked (RBI), and Austin Wells doubled (3 RBI). Gausman was ejected arguing balls and strikes during a subsequent pitching change. Replays indicate of the callable pitches in the half inning thrown prior to ejection, Conroy officiated 30-of-31 correctly (97% accuracy), the call was correct.

In the 5th, with none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Guerrero took a 1-0 changeup from Yankees pitcher Max Fried for a called first strike. Replays indicate pitch was located over the over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.66, pz 1.69 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48]), the call was correct.* At the time of both ejections, the Yankees were leading, 6-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 11-2.

These are Chris Conroy (98)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.
*This pitch was located 3.04 horizontal and 3.48 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 13th and 14th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.
This is the 6th player ejection of 2025. Prior to ejection, Gausman gave up 5 BB, 6 ER in the 3rd inning.
This is the 6th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 6 Managers, 2 Coach, 6 Players.
This is Toronto's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 2; BAL, TB 1; BOS 0).
This is Kevin Gausman's 1st ejection since August 4, 2024 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Schneider's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2024 (Nate Tomlinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Conroy's 1st ejection since September 17, 2024 (Joe Espada; QOC = N-c [Fair/Foul]).

Sunday, September 22, 2024

MLB Ejection 181 - Nate Tomlinson (1; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Nate Tomlinson ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (ball two call to José Caballero; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Rays game. With none out and one on, Rays batter Caballero took a 1-0 sinker from Blue Jays pitcher Genesis Cabrera for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.33, pz 1.31 [sz_bot 1.44 / RAD 1.32]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Nate Tomlinson (114)'s 1st ejection of 2024.
*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 181st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 91st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 91 Managers, 30 Coaches, 59 Players.
This is Toronto's 10th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 10; BAL, TB 6; BOS 5).
This is John Schneider's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since July 14 (Gabe Morales; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Nate Tomlinson's first career MLB ejection.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

MLB Ejections 148 - Manny Gonzalez (3; George Springer)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Blue Jays RF George Springer (Replay Review decision that upheld Gonzalez's ball/HBP no-call; QOCN) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Angels game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter George Springer took a 1-2 cutter from Angels pitcher Kenny Rosenberg for a called second ball, affirmed as no hit-by-pitch upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays manager John Schneider. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and appeared to touch Springer's foot in the batter's box, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 5-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

This is the 148th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 51st player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 75 Managers, 22 Coaches, 51 Players.
This is Toronto's 9th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 10; TOR 9; BAL 5; TB 4; BOS 3).
This is George Springer's 1st ejection since August 10, 2023 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Manny Gonzalez's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 17 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Sunday, August 4, 2024

MLB Ejection 136 - Laz Diaz (4; Kevin Gausman)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Blue Jays bench player/off-day pitcher Kevin Gausman (strike three call to George Springer; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Yankees game. With two out and one on, Blue Jays batter Springer took a called third strike on a 1-2 changeup from Yankees pitcher Luke Weaver for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.25, pz 1.51 [sz_bot 1.58 [sz_bot 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s 4th ejection of 2024.
*This pitch was located 1.56 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 136th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 49th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 21 Coaches, 49 Players.
This is Toronto's 8th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 8; BAL, TB 4; BOS 3).
This is Kevin Gausman's 1st ejection since May 3, 2019 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Laz Diaz's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since May 25 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = N-c [Fair/Foul]).

Sunday, July 14, 2024

MLB Ejection 120 - Gabe Morales (2; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (check swing strike one call to Daulton Varsho) in the top of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Varsho attempted to check his swing on a 0-0 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kevin Ginkel, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Morales. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 8-7. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 120th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 58th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 58 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.
This is Toronto's 7th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 7; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).
This is John Schneider's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 7 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = U [Check Swing]).
This is Gabe Morales' 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 13 (Chris Bassitt; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Saturday, July 13, 2024

MLB Ejection 118 - Gabe Morales (1; Chris Bassitt)

1B Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays bench player Chris Bassitt (check swing strike call to George Springer) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Diamondbacks game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Springer attempted to check his swing on a 1-0 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Yilber Diaz, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Ryan Additon and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Morales. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 12-1.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 119th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 56 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.
This is Toronto's 6th ejection of 2024, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 7; TOR 6; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).
This is Chris Bassitt's first career MLB ejection.
This is Gabe Morales' 1st ejection since August 5, 2023 (Ruben Niebla; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Monday, June 3, 2024

MLB Ejection 069 - Phil Cuzzi (1; Pete Walker)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker (ball one call to Austin Hays; QOCN) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Orioles-#BlueJays game. With two out and one on, Orioles batter Austin Hays took a 0-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.54, pz 3.32 [sz_top 3.32 / RAD 3.44 / MOE 3.36]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 5-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 

This is James Hoye (92)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.
This pitch was located 0.48 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 69th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 11th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 31 Managers, 11 Coaches, 27 Players.
This is Toronto's 5th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 5; TB 3; BAL 2; BOS 1).
This is Pete Walker's 1st ejection since July 18, 2023 (Malachi Moore; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Phil Cuzzi's 1st ejection since September 29, 2023 (Will Benson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

MLB Ejection 040 - Andy Fletcher (1; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (check swing ball [HBP] call by 3B Umpire Paul Clemons) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Phillies-#BlueJays game. With one out and two on, Phillies batter Kyle Schwarber attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 pitch from Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos, ruled a ball and hit-by-pitch by HP Umpire Fletcher and affirmed as no swing by 3B Umpire Clemons. Schneider was ejected following Bryce Harper's grand slam and during Toronto's subsequent pitching change. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 8-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 10-1.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 40th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 18th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 18 Managers, 6 Coaches, 16 Players.
This is Toronto's 4th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY, TOR 4; BOS, TB 1; BAL 0).
This is John Schneider's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 17 (Ryan Wills; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Andy Fletcher's 1st ejection since July 23, 2023 (Yuli Gurriel; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Saturday, May 4, 2024

MLB Ejection 039 - Jonathan Parra (1; Bo Bichette)

HP Umpire Jonathan Parra ejected Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #BlueJays-#Nationals game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Bichette took a 3-2 sinker from Nationals pitcher Jake Irvin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.79, pz 2.63), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Jonathan Parra (121)'s 1st ejection of 2024.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located 1.45 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 39th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 17th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Bichette was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
Ejection Tally: 17 Managers, 6 Coaches, 16 Players.
This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2024, 2nd in the AL East (NYY 4; TOR 3; BOS, TB 1; BAL 0).
This is Bo Bichette's first career MLB ejection.
This is Jonathan Parra's first career MLB ejection.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MLB Ejection 014 - Ryan Wills (1; John Schneider)

HP Umpire Ryan Wills ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider (strike one call to Vladimir Guerrero; QOCN) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Yankees-#BlueJays game. With two out and one on, Blue Jays batter Guerrero took a first-pitch sinker from Yankees pitcher Clay Holmes for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.12, pz 1.48 [sz_bot 1.75 / RAD 1.63 / MOE 1.55]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-4. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Ryan Wills (20)'s 1st ejection of 2024.
*This pitch was located 0.84 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 14th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 5th manager ejection of 2024.
Ejection Tally: 5 Managers, 2 Coaches, 7 Players.
This is Toronto's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st in the AL East (TOR 2; BOS, NYY 1; BAL, TB 0).
This is John Schneider's 1st ejection since Aug 10, 2023 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ryan Wills' 1st ejection since May 14, 2023 (Bryce Harper; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Saturday, March 30, 2024

MLB Ejection 002 - Todd Tichenor (1; Genesis Cabrera)

2B Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Blue Jays pitcher Génesis Cabrera (fighting) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Rays game. With two out and one on, Rays batter José Caballero bunted a 0-1 fastball from Cabrera, resulting in a throwing error by 3B Justin Turner. Caballero attempted to advance to third base on the error and was tagged out by shortstop Bo Bichette. After the out, Caballero and Cabrera engaged in a physical confrontation beyond third base with Cabrera appearing to shove Caballero in the face resulting in warnings and Cabrera's ejection, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 4-1. The Rays ulimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 2nd ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.
This is the 2nd player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Cabrera's line was 1.0 IP, ER.
This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL East (TOR 1; BAL, BOS, NYY, TB 0).
This is Génesis Cabrera's 1st ejection since July 25, 2021 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Todd Tichenor's 1st ejection since August 23, 2023 (Robert Suarez; QOC = U [Illegal Substance]).