MLB Ejection 069 - Willie Traynor (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Willie Traynor ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (step balk call on Jose Cabrera; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Padres game. With one out and two on, with Xander Bogaerts at bat, Diamondbacks pitcher Cabrera was called for a balk, advancing baserunner Fernando Tatis to 3B and Jackson Merrill to 2B. Replays indicate Cabrera failed to step toward second base before throwing to the base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Willie Traynor (45)'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."

This is the 69th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 36th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 13 Coaches, 20 Players.

This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the NL West (SD 5; SF 3; ARI 1; COL, LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since August 12, 2025 (Nate Tomlinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Willie Traynor's 1st ejection since August 26, 2025 (Jesús Luzardo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Diego Padres, 7/8/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 124 - Nate Tomlinson (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Nate Tomlinson ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call to Geraldo Perdomo; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Rangers game. With one out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Perdomo took a 2-2 cutter from Rangers pitcher Danny Coulombe for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px -0.11, pz 1.42 [sz_bot 1.58 / RAD 1.46 / MOE 1.38]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Nate Tomlinson (34)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

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

This is the 124th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 65th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 65 Managers, 21 Coaches, 38 Players.

This is Arizona's 5th ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (SD 7; ARI 5; SF 4; LAD 3; COL 2).

This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 14 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).

This is Nate Tomlinson's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2024 (John Schneider; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Texas Rangers, 8/12/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 034 - Mark Ripperger (1; Torey Lovullo)

1B Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (obstruction call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Heliot Ramos hit a 1-1 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson on the ground to third baseman Eugenio Suárez, who threw to first baseman Pavin Smith as Ramos arrived at first base, ruled safe by 1B Umpire Ripperger. Smith then threw to shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who tagged Giants baserunner R1 Christian Koss off the base, ruled out by 2B Umpire Edwin Jimenez. After crew consultation, umpires called obstruction on Diamondbacks second baseman Jordan Lawlar and ruled Koss safe, awarding him second base pursuant to Type 2 obstruction (no play being made on the runner at the time of OBS). Replays indicate Koss, after rounding second base, collided with Lawlar, who was not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding it, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 8-6. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

Official Baseball Rules Definition: "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."

OBR 6.01(h)(2): "If no play is being made on the obstructed runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. The umpire shall then call “Time” and impose such penalties, if any, as in their judgment will nullify the act of obstruction."
OBR 8.02(c): "...No player, manager or coach shall be permitted to argue the exercise of the umpires’ discretion in resolving the play and any person so arguing shall be subject to ejection."

This is the 34th ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 16th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 16 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.

This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 3; SD 2; LAD, SF 1; COL 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since April 8 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since July 3, 2024 (Willy Adames; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 5/14/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 005-6 - Laz Diaz (1-2; ARI x2)

1B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and manager Torey Lovullo (check swing ball four call to Tyler O'Neill) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Orioles-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and one on, Orioles batter O'Neill attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kelly, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Brian O'Nora and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Diaz. At the time of the ejection, the D-backs were leading, 4-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

These are Laz Diaz (63)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2025.

These are the 5th and 6th ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 3rd player ejection of 2025.

This is the 2nd manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 2 Managers, 1 Coach, 3 Players.

This is Arizona's 1/2nd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL West (ARI 2; COL, LAD, SD, SF 0).

This is Merrill Kelly's 1st ejection since May 15, 2023 (Brock Ballou; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since July 22, 2024 (Jordan Baker; QOC = U [Warnings]).

This is Laz Diaz's 1st ejection since August 4, 2024 (Kevin Gausman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/8/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 125 - Jordan Baker (2; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (warnings after Gabriel Moreno HBP) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Royals game. With one out and none on in the bottom of the 6th, Royals batter Bobby Witt Jr, who was a single shy of hitting for the cycle, took a 0-0 sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Humberto Castellanos for a hit-by-pitch. With two outs and none on in the top of the 7th, Diamondbacks batter Moreno took a 2-1 sinker from Royals pitcher John Schreiber for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and struck Moreno in the back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 125th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 63rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 63 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Arizona's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 6; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 15 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jordan Baker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 7 (Julio Rodríguez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 079 - Nick Mahrley (2; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Diamondback manager Torey Lovullo (strike two call to Joc Pederson; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Pederson took a 3-1 fastball from White Sox pitcher Steven Wilson for a called second strike before flying out. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.83, pz 2.59), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 7-2. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 79th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 38th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 37 Managers, 12 Coaches, 29 Players.

This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 3; COL 1; LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 13 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Nick Mahrley's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since May 28 (Garrett Crochet; QOC = U [Rain Delay]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/15/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 048-9 - Mark Carlson (1-2; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Diamondbacks DH Joc Pederson and manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Reds-#Dbacks game. With one out and two on, Pederson took a 0-2 slider from Reds pitcher Justin Wilson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.86, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54 / MOE 1.46]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Reds were leading, 5-4. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

These are Mark Carlson (6)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2024.

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

This pitch was located 0.65 horizontal inches and 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 48th and 49th ejection reports of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Pederson was 2-5 (HR, 3 SO) in the contest.

This is the 23rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 8 Coaches, 18 Players.

This is Arizona's 1/2nd ejection of 2024, T-2nd in the NL West (SF 3; ARI, SD 2; COL 1; LAD 0).

This is Joc Pederson's 1st ejection since August 24, 2021 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since June 12, 2023 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Mark Carlson's 1st ejection since April 9, 2023 (Kyle Tucker; QOC = Y [RLI]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/13/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 098-9 - Vic Carapazza (2-3; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (fighting) and 3B Josh Rojas (unsporting from dugout after warnings) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Phillies-#Dbacks game. With none out and one on, D-backs batter Corbin Carroll took a 1-0 sinker from Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in an argument from Lovullo that Strahm should be ejected, despite Lovullo admitting the HBP was not intentional. As Lovullo began arguing with the Phillies on-field players and dugout, a benches-clearing incident occurred, after which Crew Chief Jerry Layne issued warnings to both teams. Following the issuance of warnings and Diamondbacks batter Christian Walker's fly out to center field, 3B Rojas was ejected for continuing to engage in unsporting behavior from the dugout. At the time of the ejections, the Phillies were leading, 5-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

These are Vic Carapazza (19)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.

These are the 98th and 99th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 48th manager ejection of 2023.

This is the 41st player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 48 Managers, 41 Players, 10 Coaches.

This is Arizona's 6/7th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL West (ARI 7; COL 4; LAD 3; SD 2; SF 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 15 (Brock Ballou; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Josh Rojas' 1st ejection since Sept 28, 2022 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Vic Carapazza's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 22 (Ramon Urias; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/12/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 063-4 - Brock Ballou (2-3; ARI x2)

1B Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and pitcher Merrill Kelly (check swing ball two call) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Dbacks-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, A's batter Jordan Diaz attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Diamondbacks pitcher Kelly, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt and affirmed on appeal by 1B Umpire Ballou as no swing. At the time of the ejections, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Brock Ballou (119)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.

These are the 63rd and 64th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 27th player ejection of 2023.

This is the 30th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 30 Managers, 27 Players, 7 Coaches.

This is Arizona's 3/4th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, COL 4; LAD, SD 2; SF 0).

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

This is Brock Ballou's 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 11 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Oakland Athletics, 5/15/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 011 - Gabe Morales (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (ball one call; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Brewers-#Diamondbacks game. With one out and none on, Brewers batter Mike Brosseau took a first-pitch sinker from D-Backs pitcher Drey Jameson for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located near the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.78, pz 2.99), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

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

This pitch was located 0.38 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 11th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 3rd manager ejection of 2023.

This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, LAD, SD 1; COL, SF 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since Sept 28, 2022 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Gabe Morales' 1st ejection since June 4, 2022 (Dave Martinez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/12/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 175-6 - Alan Porter (4-5; Rojas, Lovullo)

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Diamondbacks 3B Josh Rojas and manager Torey Lovullo (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Dbacks-#Astros game. With two out and none on, Rojas took a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Justin Verlander for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.64, pz 1.81 [sz_bot 1.71 / RAD 1.59]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-2, in 10 innings.

These are Alan Porter (64)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2022.

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

This pitch was located 3.29 horizontal and 2.68 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 175th and 176th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 60th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Rojas was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.

This is the 94th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 8/9th ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 9; SD 6; SF 5; COL 3; LAD 1).

This Josh Rojas' first career MLB ejection.

This is Torey Lovullo's 5th ejection of 2022, 1st since Sept 10 (H Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Alan Porter's 4/5th ejection of 2022, 1st since Aug 16 (Myles Straw; QOC = Y [Foul/Strike]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Houston Astros, 9/28/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 156-157 - H Wendelstedt (2-3; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Diamondbacks DH Ketel Marte and manager Torey Lovullo (strike one call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Dbacks-Rockies game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Marte took a 0-0 sinker from Rockies pitcher Justin Lawrence for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.54, pz 1.53 [sz_bot 1.72 / RAD 1.60 / MOE 1.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Rockies were leading, 4-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

These are Hunter Wendelestedt (21)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2022.

*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 156th and 157th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 51st player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Marte was 1-2 (SO) in the contest.

This is the 85th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 6/7th ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 7; SD 6; SF 5; COL 3; LAD 1).

This is Ketel Marte's 1st ejection since July 19, 2019 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Torey Lovullo's 4th ejection of 2022, 1st since August 16 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is H Wendelstedt's 2/3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since Sept 9 (Brendan Rodgers; QOC = ? [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Colorado Rockies, 9/10/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 132-133 - Cory Blaser (4-5 ; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Diamondbacks bench coach Jeff Banister and manager Torey Lovullo (ball two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Dbacks-#Giants game. With two out and none on, Giants batter Thairo Estrada took a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called second ball before tripling to right field. Replays indicate the 1-2 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 1.03, pz 1.75 [sz_bot 1.64]), the call was correct. At the time of Banister's ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. Lovullo was ejected after ensuing batter Brandon Crawford's walk-off home run; at the time of Lovullo's ejection, the Giants had won the ballgame, 2-1.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s 4th ejection of 2022.

Cory Blaser now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 6).

Crew Chief Dan Bellino now has 6 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 6).

*These ejections were not reported in the official box scores.

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

These are the 132nd and 133rd ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 73rd manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 4/5th ejection of 2022, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD 5; SF 4; COL 2; LAD 1).

This is Jeff Banister's 1st ejection since July 8, 2018 (Chris Segal; QOC = Y [Runner Lane Interference]).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 30 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Cory Blaser's 4-5th ejection of 2022, 1st since July 15 (Jonathan Villar; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants, 8/16/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 050 - John Libka (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire John Libka ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (ball three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Braves-#Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Braves batter Ronald Acuna took a 2-1 fastball from D-Backs pitcher Zac Gallen for a called third ball before walking one pitch later. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the knee (px 0.78, pz 1.98 [sz_bot 1.60]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is John Libka (84)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

John Libka now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).

Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

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

This pitch was located 0.384 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 50th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 24th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL West (ARI 3; LAD, SD, SF 1; COL 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 3 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

This is John Libka's 1st ejection since Sept 24, 2021 (Bryan De La Cruz; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/30/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 023 - Adrian Johnson (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (inadvertent foul ball point during fair ball by 1B Umpire Ryan Wills; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Marlins game. With two out and the bases loaded, Marlins batter Jazz Chisholm Jr hit a fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Luis Frias down the right-field foul line, ruled fair by 1B Umpire Wills who inadvertently pointed into foul territory, as if to signaling a foul ball, which resulted in both teams stopping play as if a foul ball and "Time" had been called. Upon crew consultation, the call was rectified as a fair ball, with runners placed as follows: R3 Garrett Cooper scored, R2 Brian Anderson scored, R1 Jacob Stallings was placed at third base, and batter-runner Chisholm was placed at second base. Replays indicate the ball was fair and the runner's placement was proper, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 5-2. The D-Backs ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Adrian Johnson now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 5).

Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

*Official Baseball Rule 8.02(c): "If the umpires consult after a play and change a call that had been made, then they have the authority to take all steps that they may deem necessary, in their discretion, to eliminate the results and consequences of the earlier call that they are reversing, including placing runners where they think those runners would have been after the play, had the ultimate call been made as the initial call."

This is the 23rd ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 10th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2022, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 1; COL, LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since May 19, 2021 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Run Lane Interference]).

This is Adrian Johnson's 1st ejection since August 28, 2021 (Pat Murphy; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Miami Marlins, 5/3/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 049 - Will Little (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (runner's lane interference call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Dbacks-#Dodgers game. With one out and one on (R3), Diamondbacks batter Matt Peacock bunted a 1-1 slider from Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the ground to Kershaw, who threw toward first baseman Max Muncy in an attempt to retire batter-runner Peacock. Replays indicate Peacock failed to legally enter the runner's lane by virue of running inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in doing so interfered with Dodgers first baseman Muncy taking the throw at first base in accordance with rule 5.09(a)(11), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 2-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-2. 

This is Will Little (93)'s 1st ejection of 2021.
Will Little now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Marvin Hudson now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

*Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11) states, in part, that 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, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead...The batter-runner is permitted to exit the three-foot lane by means of a step, stride, reach or slide in the immediate vicinity of first base for the sole purpose of touching first base."

This is the 49th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 26th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2021, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD 3; COL, LAD 2; SF 1).

This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since May 9 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Will Little's 1st ejection since September 15, 2020 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/19/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 035-36 - Manny Gonzalez (2-3; ARI x2)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Diamondbacks 3B Eduardo Escobar and manager Torey Lovullo (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Dbacks-#Mets game. With none out and none on, Escobar took a 1-1 cutter from Mets pitcher Jacob Barnes for a called second strike before striking out swinging on the next pitch. Replays indicate the 1-1 pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.04, pz 1.31 [sz_bot 1.50 / RAD 1.38 / MOE 1.29]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections the Mets were leading, 3-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2021.
Manny Gonzalez now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 QOCY] = 12).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 4 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 4).

*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 35th and 36th ejection reports of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 13th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Escobar was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

This is the 20th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Arizona's 1/2nd ejection of 2021, T-2nd in the NL West (SD 3; AZ, COL 2; LAD, SF 1).

This is Eduardo Escobar's 1st ejection since July 15, 2018 (Ryan Additon; QOC = U [Fighting-USC]).

This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2020 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 2/3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since April 11 (Matt Shoemaker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets, 5/9/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 66 - Adam Hamari (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo (strike one call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the #DBacks-#Astros game. With none out and the bases loaded, Diamondbacks batter Eduardo Escobar took a 1-1 fastball from Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.80, pz 1.44 [sz_bot 1.47 / RAD 1.35]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s first ejection of 2020.

Adam Hamari now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Marvin Hudson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 QOCY = 4).

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

*This pitch was located 1.37 horizontal and 2.08 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 66th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 28th Manager ejection of 2020.

This is Arizona's 3rd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the NL West (LAD 4; ARI 3; SD 2; COL, SF 1).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 24 (Rob Drake; QOC = Y [Interference]).

This is Adam Hamari's 1st ejection since July 18, 2019 (Rick Renteria; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros, 9/20/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 34 - Rob Drake (1; Torey Lovullo)

1B Umpire Rob Drake ejected Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo (interference call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Dbacks game. With one out and one on (R1), Diamondbacks batter Ketel Marte hit a first-pitch sinker from Rockies pitcher Ryan Castellani to left fielder Raimel Tapia for a fly out as Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Kole Calhoun attempted to advance on the catch, ultimately declared out for interference during a rundown between first and second base. Replays indicate during Rockies catcher Tony Wolters's throw toward second base, Calhoun turned into the throw, having looked at the throw as it arrived adjacent to his helmet, such as to appear he intentionally placed his head in the path of the ball and, in doing so, interfered with the throw, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 3-2. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s first ejection of 2020.
Rob Drake now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).
*OBR 6.01(a)(10): "It is interference by a batter or runner when—He fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball."
*OBR Definition: "Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play."

This is the 34th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Arizona's 2nd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the NL West (LAD 3; ARI 2; SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since July 26 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [HBP/Ball]).
This is Rob Drake's 1st ejection since July 4, 2019 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Time Out]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 8/24/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 02 - Mark Ripperger (1; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo (dead ball/batter made no attempt to avoid being touched by pitch call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Dbacks-#Padres game. With one out and none on, Dbacks batter Kevin Cron took a 0-2 curveball from Padres pitcher Garrett Richards for a called ball (dead ball hit by pitch without a base award pursuant to Rule 5.05(b)(2)). Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and struck Cron, who appeared not to have made any attempt to avoid being touched by the ball in contravention of OBR 5.05(b)(2), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s first ejection of 2020.
Mark Ripperger now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(2) states, "The batter becomes a runner and is entitled to first base without liability to be put out (provided he advances to and touches first base) when—He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit unless (A) The ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, or (B) The batter makes no attempt to avoid being touched by the ball...If the ball is outside the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a ball if he makes no attempt to avoid being touched."

This is the second ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the first Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Arizona's 1st ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL West (ARI 1; COL, LAD, SD, SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 1st ejection since June 30, 2019 (Mike Muchlinski; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Ripperger's 1st ejection since July 21, 2019 (Kevin Pillar; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres, 7/26/20 | Video as follows: