MLB Ejections 191-192: Timmons (5, 6; Freeman, Gonzalez)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Braves 1B Freddie Freeman and Manager Fredi Gonzalez for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Nationals-Braves game. With two out and one on, Freeman took a 3-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and midpoint high (px -1.035, pz 3.396 / sz_top 3.29 [MOE 3.31]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Nationals were leading, 2-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These are Tim Timmons (95)'s fifth and sixth ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Tim Timmons now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (14 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = 10).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 19 points in Crew Division (19 Previous + 0 Incorrect Calls = 19).

These are the 191st and 192nd ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 82nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Freeman was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 87th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Braves' 8/9th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA 9; NYM 8; PHI 7; WAS 1).
This is Freddie Freeman's first ejection since September 25, 2013 (Doug Eddings; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Fredi Gonzalez's first ejection since July 7, 2014 (Mike Everitt; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since September 2, 2014 (Brett Gardner; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Atlanta Braves, 9/15/14
Video: Having struck out to end the 6th inning, Freeman gets tossed for violently throwing equipment (ATL)
Video: Freeman discusses the ejections during his post-game interview (ATL)

MLB Ejection 190: Marty Foster (3; Chase Headley)

HP Umpire Marty Foster ejected Yankees 3B Chase Headley for arguing a strike one call in the top of the 7th inning of the Yankees-Rays game. With one out and none on, Headley took a 0-0 cutter from Rays pitcher Alex Colome for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh high (px -.489, pz 1.652 / sz_bot 1.41), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Marty Foster now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 1).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 18 points in Crew Division (17 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 18).

This is the 190th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 81st player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Headley was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Yankees' 9th ejection of 2014, 3rd in the AL East (BOS 13; TB 11; NYY 9; TOR 5; BAL 3).
This is Chase Headley's first ejection since August 19, 2012 (Brian O'Nora; QOC = U [USC-DiMuro]).
This is Marty Foster's first ejection since July 5, 2014 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = N [Balk]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 9/15/14
Video: Headley takes a first-pitch strike, argues Foster's zone and is sent to an early shower (NYY)

MLB Instant Replay Review 1185: Sept 15, 2014

September 15, 2014 featured the following MLB Instant Replay Review decision:

R - 1185 - 2B - Schrieber, Paul - 18 - TOR - 52 - John Gibbons - 9 - Out (Catch) - Confirmed

MLB Instant Replay Review Videos (MLB Advanced Media):
Video 1185: TOR@BAL: Blue Jays challenge out, confirmed in 9th

MLB Ejection 189: Joe West (3; Jonathan Papelbon)

2B Umpire Joe West ejected Phillies P Jonathan Papelbon for a lewd gesture (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 9th inning of the Marlins-Phillies game. With two out and one on, Marlins batter Marcell Ozuna hit a 1-1 fastball from Papelbon on the ground to shortstop Freddy Galvis, who threw to first baseman Maikel Franco for the third out. Replays indicate that as Papelbon walked off the field to his dugout, he made an obscene gesture, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 5-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Joe West (22)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Joe West now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Prev + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 9).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 18 points in Crew Division (17 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 18).

This is the 189th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 80th player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Papelbon's line was 1.0 IP, 4 ER, BS, L.
This is the Phillies' 7th ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL East (MIA 9; NYM 8; ATL, PHI 7; WAS 1).
This is Jonathan Papelbon's first ejection since June 4, 2011 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since May 11, 2014 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y-Crewmate [Interference]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 9/14/14
Video: Having blown the save, Papelbon exits to chorus of boos, is tossed and confronts Cowboy Joe (MIA)
Video: Papelbon hangs around in the Phils' dugout for Sandberg to return with West's explanation (PHI)

MLB Ejection 188: Dan Iassogna (3; Steve Smith)

2B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Reds 3B Coach Steve Smith for arguing an out of the base path call in the top of the 7th inning of the Reds-Brewers game. With none out and one on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Jeremy Jeffress on the ground to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who attempted to tag Reds baserunner R1 Ryan Ludwick before throwing to Brewers first baseman Matt Clark ahead of Cozart for a double play. Replays indicate Ludwick appeared to deviate by greater than three feet from his established base path at the time of the tag attempt, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 3-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Iassogna now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 8 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 8).
Rule 7.08(a)(1) states that a runner is out when,"He runs more than three feet away from his base path to avoid being tagged unless his action is to avoid interference with a fielder fielding a batted ball. A runner’s base path is established when the tag attempt occurs and is a straight line from the runner to the base he is attempting to reach safely."

This is the 188th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Reds' 5th ejection of 2014, 5th in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 8; STL 7; MIL 6; CIN 5).
This is Steve Smith's first ejection since May 11, 2012 (Derryl Cousins; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since Sept 12, 2014 (Jack Hannahan; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 9/14/14
Video: As Price discusses the play at second, Smith continues to protest, resulting in the toss (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 1173-1184: Sept 14, 2014

September 14, 2014 featured the following MLB Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	1173	3B	Nauert, Paul	10	TB	55	Joe Maddon	3	Out	Confirmed
R	1174	1B	Gibson, Tripp	17	TOR	51	John Gibbons	8	Foul	Overturned
R	1175	HP	Layne, Jerry	15	DET	41	Brad Ausmus	3	Foul	Overturned
R	1176	1B	Barrett, Ted	17	CHC	55	Rick Renteria	1	Safe	Overturned
R	1177	1B	Barrett, Ted	18	CHC	56	Rick Renteria	6	Safe	Confirmed
R	1178	1B	Foster, Marty	13	MIA	34	Mike Redmond	2	Out	Overturned
R	1179	1B	Bucknor, CB	17	MIL	29	Ron Roenicke	9	Safe	Overturned
R	1180	1B	Vanover, Larry	18	CWS	38	Robin Ventura	3	Safe	Stands
R	1181	1B	Hoberg, Pat	19	STL	36	Mike Matheny	8	Out	Overturned
R	1182	1B	Johnson, Adrian	19	TEX	45	Tim Bogar	2	Out	Stands
R	1183	3B	Miller, Bill	12	ATL	35	Fredi Gonzalez	4	Safe	Overturned
R	1184	2B	Blaser, Cory	14	LAD	43	Don Mattingly	1	Out	Overturned

MLB Instant Replay Review Videos (MLB Advanced Media):
Video 1173: TB@TOR: Rays challenge out in 3rd, call confirmed
Video 1174: TB@TOR: Blue Jays win challenge in 8th inning
Video 1175: CLE@DET: Tigers win challenge on hit-by-pitch in 3rd
Video 1176: CHC@PIT: Safe call at first base overturned in 1st
Video 1177: CHC@PIT: Safe call at first confirmed in the 6th
Video 1178: MIA@PHI: Marlins win challenge on force play in 2nd
Video 1179: CIN@MIL: Brewers win challenge in the 9th
Video 1180: MIN@CWS: White Sox challenge play in 3rd, play stands
Video 1181: COL@STL: Out call overturned after challenge in 8th
Video 1182: ATL@TEX: Bogar challenges out in 2nd, call stands
Video 1183: ATL@TEX: Call at third overturned in the 4th
Video 1184: LAD@SF: Pickoff out overturned in the 1st

MLB Ejection 187: Dale Scott (1; Johnny Narron)

HP Umpire Dale Scott ejected Brewers Hitting Coach Johnny Narron for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Reds-Brewers game. With two out and none on, Brewers batter Hector Gomez took a 0-2 knuckle curve from Reds pitcher Sam LeCure for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh high (px -.344, pz 1.673 / sz_bot 1.56), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Dale Scott (5)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dale Scott now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 187th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Brewers' 6th ejection of 2014, 4th in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 8; STL 7; MIL 6; CIN 4).
This is Johnny Narron's first career MLB ejection.
This is Dale Scott's first ejection since June 4, 2013 (Mark Parent; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 9/13/14
Video: LeCure's knuckle-curve freezes Gomez to end the 7th; Narron kicked out for his objection (N/A)

MLB Ejection 186: Paul Nauert (1; Matt Joyce)

HP Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Rays LF Matt Joyce for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 9th inning of the Rays-Blue Jays game. With one out and none on, Joyce took a 1-1 cutter from Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen for a called second strike before striking out on the following changeup. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px .936, pz 1.813), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 6-3. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Paul Nauert now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 1).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 19 points in Crew Division (19 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 19).

This is the 186th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 79th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Joyce was 0-4 in the contest.
This is the Rays' 11th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the AL East (BOS 13; TB 11; NYY 8; TOR 5; BAL 3).
This is Matt Joyce's first ejection since September 16, 2012 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since September 25, 2013 (Carlos Gomez; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 9/13/14
Video: Joyce strikes out in the 9th and is tossed for his post-K comments enroute to the dugout (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 1163-1172: Sept 13, 2014

September 13, 2014 featured the following MLB Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	1163	1B	Hickox, Ed	14	BAL	34	Buck Showalter	1	Safe	Overturned
R	1164	3B	Vanover, Larry	17	MIN	37	Ron Gardenhire	7	Fair	Confirmed
R	1165	2B	Barrett, Ted	16	PIT	43	Clint Hurdle	7	Safe	Stands
R	1166	2B	Foster, Marty	12	PHI	37	Ryne Sandberg	3	Safe	Overturned
R	1167	1B	Layne, Jerry	14	DET	40	Brad Ausmus	8	Safe	Overturned
R	1168	1B	Nelson, Jeff	12	STL	34	Mike Matheny	9	Safe	Stands
r	1169	1B	Nelson, Jeff	13	STL	35	Mike Matheny	9	2B	Confirmed
r	1170	2B	Kellogg, Jeff	10	SD	36	Bud Black	6	Not HR	Stands
R	1171	1B	Eddings, Doug	19	LAD	42	Don Mattingly	6	Out	Overturned
R	1172	2B	Gorman, Brian	12	SEA	40	Lloyd McClendon	9	Safe	Overturned

MLB Instant Replay Review Videos (MLB Advanced Media):
Video 1163: NYY@BAL: Orioles challenge safe, overturned in 1st
Video 1164: MIN@CWS: Twins challenge fair ball, confirmed in 7th
Video 1165: CHC@PIT: Safe call at second stands in 7th
Video 1166: MIA@PHI: Safe call at second overturned in 3rd inning
Video 1167: CLE@DET: Safe call at first overturned in 8th inning
Video 1168: COL@STL: Safe call stands at first in the 9th
Video 1169: COL@STL: Umpires confirm McKenry's double in the 9th
Video 1170: SD@ARI: Umpires review triple in 6th, call stands
Video 1171: LAD@SF: Out call at first overturned in 6th inning
Video 1172: OAK@SEA: Safe call overturned at second in 9th

MLB Ejection 185: Dan Iassogna (2; Jack Hannahan)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Reds PH Jack Hannahan for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 9th inning of the Reds-Brewers game. With two out and two on, Hannahan took a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and belt high (px .961, pz 2.496), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Iassogna now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 3).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 6 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 6).

This is the 185th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 78th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Hannahan was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Reds' 4th ejection of 2014, 5th in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 8; STL 7; MIL 5; CIN 4).
This is Jack Hannahan's first ejection since June 26, 2012 (Mike DiMuro; QOC = U [USC/Prev Play]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since June 6, 2014 (Troy Tulowitzki; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 9/12/14
Video: After striking out looking to end the frame, Hannahan gets tossed for a prolonged complaint (CIN)