MLB Instant Replay Review 575: Will Little (07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Will Little's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With two out and none on, Dodgers batter Dee Gordon bunted a 0-1 changeup from Padres pitcher Eric Stults on the ground to first baseman Tommy Medica, who attempted to tag Gordon as he ran up the first base line. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 2-1. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Will Little (93)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 575th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 302/575 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, 6/22/14
Video: Play stands; Gordon glove graze stands as Scully says, "The umpires do such an incredible job" (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 574: Bob Davidson (14)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Bob Davidson's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Cubs game. With one out and two on, Cubs batter Nate Schierholtz hit a 1-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon on the ground to second baseman Josh Harrison, who threw to shortstop Jordy Mercer as Cubs baserunner R1 Starlin Castro slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Davidson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 2-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 574th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 28th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 301/574 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/22/14
Video: Play confirmed; Davidson's critical 9th inning call is confirmed as Foot A beats Foot B (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 573: Laz Diaz (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Laz Diaz's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Mariners-Royals game. With one out and one on, Royals batter Pedro Ciriaco bunted a 0-0 changeup from Mariners pitcher Roenis Elias on the ground to Elias, who threw to first baseman Logan Morrison as Ciriaco arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Diaz's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-1. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 573rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 300/573 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Mariners challenge results in a sacrifice bunt in the home seventh (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 572: Tom Hallion (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Tom Hallion's safe call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Orioles-Yankees game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Brett Gardner hit a 3-1 cutter from Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman on a line drive to right fielder Nick Markakis, who threw to second baseman Jonathan Schoop to third baseman Manny Machado as Gardner slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Hallion's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 572nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 300/572 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Gardner is cut down going for a triple on over slide, reversed call (BAL)

MLB Replay Reviews 569-571: Gonzalez, Knight (12, 06-07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's safe call in the top of the 3rd, confirmed HP Umpire Brian Knight's out call in the bottom of the 3rd and confirmed Knight's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Astros-Rays game. In the top of the 3rd, with none out and one on, Astros baserunner R2 Jonathan Villar attempted to steal third base off Rays catcher Jose Molina, who threw to third baseman Evan Longoria as Villar slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1.

In the bottom of the 3rd, with two out and two on, Rays baserunner R3 Desmond Jennings attempted to steal home off Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel, who threw to catcher Carlos Corporan as Jennings arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rays batter Logan Forsythe hit a 2-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Keuchel on a line drive to right fielder George Springer, who threw to catcher Corporan as Rays baserunner R2 Longoria slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Rays Manager Maddon and initiation by Crew Chief Culbreth, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 5-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brian Knight (91)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 26th, 27th, 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 569th, 570th, 571st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 28th, 29th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 300/571 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Villar steals third base on reversed caught stealing call in the 3rd (HOU)
Video: Play confirmed; Jennings tries stealing home on return throw, but comes up short (TB)
Video: Play confirmed; Knight's second challenged call of the game is confirmed in the 8th (HOU)

MLB Replay Reviews 567-568: Rob Drake (06-07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Rob Drake's safe call in the top of the 3rd and overturned Drake's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Blue Jays-Reds game. In the 3rd, with none out and two on, Blue Jays batter Jose Bautista bunted a 0-0 cutter from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto on the ground to Cueto, who threw to first baseman Joey Votto as Bautista arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Drake's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Melky Cabrera hit a 1-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Cueto on the ground to third baseman Todd Frazier, who threw to Votto as Cabrera arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Drake's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 4-2. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 23rd, 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 567, 568th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 298/568 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/22/14
Video: Play stands; Drake's safe call is upheld following Replay Review in the 3rd inning (CIN)
Video: Play overturned; Blue Jays get a base runner to hold off the stretch in the 7th (TOR)

MLB Replay Reviews 564-566: Conroy, Meals (11, 08-09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Chris Conroy's out (catch) call in the top of the 9th, 1B Umpire Jerry Meals' out call in the bottom of the 5th and Meals' out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. In the top of the 5th, with none out and two on, Tigers batter Miguel Cabrera hit a 0-0 fastball from Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin on the ground to second baseman Jason Kipnis, who threw to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera as Cabrera arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Conroy's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 3-0.

In the bottom of the 5th, with one out and one on, Indians batter Michael Bourn hit a 0-0 fastball from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on the ground to shortstop Andrew Romine, who threw to second baseman Ian Kinsler to first baseman M Cabrera. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Meals' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 9-0.

In the top of the 9th, with none out and one on, Tigers batter Romine hit a 0-0 fastball from Indians pitcher Mark Lowe on the ground to shortstop A Cabrera, who threw to second baseman Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana as Romine arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Tigers Manager Ausmus, Meals' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 10-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jerry Meals (41)'s eighth, ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 27th, 28th, 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 564th, 565th, 566th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 21st, 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 297/566 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay Review transforms Conroy's catch call at second into a drop (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Double play becomes a force out after successful challenge by Tito (CLE)
Video: Play overturned; 9th inning DP is the third ruling of the game to be reversed by NY (DET)

MLB Ejections 099-100: Vic Carapazza (2, 3; Rangers)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Rangers DH Alex Rios for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 4th and Rangers LF Michael Choice for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 10th inning of the Rangers-Angels game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Alex Rios took a 0-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and belt high (px .603, pz 3.365 / sz_top 3.720), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0.

In the 10th, with one out and none on, Rangers batter Michael Choice took a 3-2 changeup from Angels pitcher Mike Morin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px -.187, pz 1.171 / sz_bot 1.330), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
*UEFL Rule 6-5-c.AR(5) precludes the 0-0 pitch from "realistically resulted in a different outcome" consideration.

This is the 99th, 100th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 44th, 45th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Rios was 1-2 in the contest. Prior to ejection, Choice was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' 5/6th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 6; OAK, SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Alex Rios' first ejection since Sept 14, 2013 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).
This is Michael Choice's first career MLB ejection.
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since May 10, 2014 (Mike Maddux; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/21/14
Video: After taking a called second strike in the zone, Rios makes out and takes out on Carapazza (FOX)
Video: Choice strikes out in the 10th on a full count, generating his extra-inning heave-ho (FOX)

MLB Ejection 098: Quinn Wolcott (3; Bob Melvin)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Athletics Manager Bob Melvin for arguing a previously argued foul ball call (Unsportsmanlike-NEC; DiMuro Rule) in the top of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Athletics game. With two out and two on, Red Sox batter Mike Napoli attempted to strike a 2-2 slider from A's pitcher Luke Gregerson for a called foul ball. Replays indicate the pitched ball entered the catcher's glove and did not contact the ground, the call is irrecusable pursuant to the DiMuro Rule concerning previously argued calls. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 98th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Athletics' 4th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, SEA, TEX 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Bob Melvin's first ejection since March 8, 2014 (Adam Hamari; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes; ST]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since May 31, 2014 (Rob Leary; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/21/14
Video: After pleading his case at the time of the play, Melvin vents after allowing a run and is tossed (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 563: James Hoye (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire James Hoye's out call at first base in the top of the 7th inning of the Pirates-Cubs game. With two out and none on, Pirates batter Gregory Polanco hit a 1-0 fastball from Cubs pitcher Justin Grimm on the ground to shortstop Starlin Castro, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo as Polanco arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Hoye's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 563rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 297/563 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs' inning-ending out call is reversed following Replay Review (FOX)