MLB Ejection 046: Bob Davidson (1; Don Mattingly)

3B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed 1B Umpire Jerry Layne's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Marlins-Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Dodgers batter Howie Kendrick hit a 1-1 fastball from Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart on a line drive to right field, where right fielder Giancarlo Stanton attempted to make a diving catch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Layne's ruling of "out" was affirmed; Play was appealed and denied by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 2-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bob Davidson now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 1).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 2).

This is the 46th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 21st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Dodgers' 2nd ejection of 2015, 2nd in the NL West (SD 4; LAD 2; COL, SF 1; ARI 0).
This is Don Mattingly's first ejection since May 4, 2015 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since August 14, 2014 (Bud Black; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/13/15
Video: After losing his challenge, Mattingly throws his hat arguing and gets kicked out (LAD)
Video: Dodgers call New York on Stanton's diving catch in right; Ump "Davey Lopes'" call stands (MIA)

MLB Ejection 045: Mike Everitt (1; Terry Francona)

HP Umpire Mike Everitt ejected Indians Manager Terry Francona for arguing warnings in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Cardinals-Indians game. With two out and none on, Indians batter Jason Kipnis took a 0-0 fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was inside and struck Kipnis in the lower back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s first ejection of 2015.
Mike Everitt now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 0).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 7).

This is the 45th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 20th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Indians' 1st ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 3; CLE, DET 1; MIN 0).
This is Terry Francona's first ejection since June 8, 2013 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since July 7, 2014 (Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/13/15
Video: A first-pitch beanball with two out in the 4th prompts warnings and Tito's ejection (CLE)

MLB Ejections 043-044: Rob Drake (1-2; Harper, Williams)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Nationals RF Bryce Harper and Manager Matt Williams for arguing a strike three (check swing) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Nationals-Diamondbacks game. With two out and none on, Harper attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Oliver Perez (all prior callable pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated). Play was reviewed and affirmed (check swing), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

These are Rob Drake (30)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Rob Drake now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 8).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 6 points in Crew Division (4 Prev + 2 Correct Call = 6).

These are the 43rd and 44th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 20th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Harper was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 19th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Nationals' 1/2nd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, NYM, WAS 2; MIA, PHI 0).
This is Bryce Harper's first ejection since March 26, 2014 (Jeff Gosney; QOC = Y-ST [Safe/Out]).
This is Matt Williams' first ejection since October 4, 2014 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y-PS [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rob Drake's first ejection since September 16, 2014 (Tony Pena; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/13/15
Video: Check swing strikeout gets Harper, Williams run to the tune of Take Me Out to the Ballgame (ARI)

Kerwin Danley Injured on Foul Ball to Face, Exits Game

A foul ball knocked Plate Umpire Kerwin Danley out of Tuesday's Nationals-Diamondbacks game in Arizona. With one out and none on in the bottom of the second inning, Diamondbacks batter Nick Ahmed fouled a 94 mph fastball from Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg directly into the center of Danley's hockey-style facemask.

Danley was evaluated by the Arizona training staff and did not return. He was replaced by 2B Umpire Gabe Morales, who completed the game in a three-person alignment with umpires Rob Drake and crew chief Joe West.

Danley has a history of baseball-related injuries, including at least four significant hits to the head:
In 2013, Danley left a Rockies-Reds game after being hit in the mask by a bouncing ball;
Earlier in 2013, Danley had suffered a concussion;
In 2009, Danley was struck by a broken bat, left the game on a stretcher, and suffered a concussion;
In 2008, Danley took a 96-mph pitch directly in the mask and was knocked unconscious.

MLB Replay Reviews, Week 5 (May 4 - May 10, 2015)

MLB umpires experienced 35 instant replay reviews during the week of May 4 - May 10 (-12 over prior week). Games played during this period featured the following MLB Replay Review decisions:

MLB Ejections 041-042: Mike Estabrook (2-3; Shelton, Cash)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Rays Manager Kevin Cash and Hitting Coach Derek Shelton for arguing a strike three (swinging) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Rangers-Rays game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Joey Butler attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Rangers pitcher Wandy Rodriguez. Play was reviewed and affirmed (check swing), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mike Estabrook now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + ? ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has ? points in Crew Division (4 Prev + ? ? Call = ?).

These are the 41st and 42nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 18th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rays' 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (TB 2; BAL, BOS 1; NYY, TOR 0).
This is Kevin Cash's first ejection since April 16, 2015 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Derek Shelton's first career ejection.
This is Mike Estabrook's first ejection since April 10, 2015 (Scooter Gennett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/10/15
Video: With mom in attendance for Mother's Day, Cash kicks dirt as part of ejection tantrum (TB)

MLB Ejection 040: John Hirschbeck (2; Todd Steverson)

HP Umpire John Hirschbeck ejected White Sox Hitting Coach Todd Steverson for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Reds-White Sox game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Micah Johnson took a 1-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.883, pz 3.269 [sz_top 3.220 / MOE 3.303]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is John Hirschbeck (17)'s second ejection of 2015.
John Hirschbeck now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 8 points in Crew Division (7 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 8).
*This call is subject to both the Miller and Kulpa Rules (UEFL Rules 6-2-b-1 and 6-2-b-2).

This is the 40th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 3rd ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 3; DET 1; CLE, MIN 0).
This is Todd Steverson's first career MLB ejection.
This is John Hirschbeck's first ejection since April 27, 2015 (Freddie Freeman; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox (Doubleheader Game 1), 5/9/15
Video: Steverson tossed between innings for arguing Hirscbheck's strike zone, Hawk laughs (CWS)

MLB Ejection 039: DJ Reyburn (1; Joe Maddon)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Cubs Manager Joe Maddon for arguing a strike one call in the top of the 6th inning of the Cubs-Cardinals game. With none out and none on, Cubs batter Starlin Castro took a 1-0 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.514, pz 3.384 / sz_top 3.470), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 5-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s first ejection of 2015.
DJ Reyburn now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 39th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 17th Manager ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season
This is the Cubs' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, CIN, MIL 2; PIT 1; STL 0).
This is Joe Maddon's first ejection since April 17, 2015 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since June 22, 2014 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 5/6/15
Video: Taking exception to a Reyburn's strike zone in the 6th, Maddon gets sent packing (CHC)

MLB Ejection 038: Chris Conroy (1; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto for Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the top of the 3rd inning of the Reds-Pirates game. With two out and none on, Votto attempted to hit a 0-2 fastball from Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole, striking out on a foul tip. Replays indicate that following the strikeout, Votto threw his equipment before using profanity in words directed towards the dirt circle and/or Pirates dugout area where Cole was walking, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s first ejection of 2015.
Chris Conroy now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Prev + 1 Irrecusable Call = 0).

This is the 38th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Reds' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 2; CHC, PIT 1; STL 0).
This is Joey Votto's first ejection since August 15, 2010 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Conroy's first ejection since April 23, 2014 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/6/15
Video: A frustrated Votto gets kicked out and appears to charge at and bump umpire Conroy (CIN)

MLB Ejection 037: Bill Miller (1; Walt Weiss)

HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected Rockies Manager Walt Weiss for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. With one out and none on, Rockies batter Jordan Lyles took a 0-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px -0.373, pz 3.409 [sz_top 3.420]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bill Miller now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*This call is correct pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-4 pertaining to three-pitch strikeout at-bats.

This is the 37th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 16th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rockies' 1st ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL West (SD 4; COL, LA, SF 1; ARI 0).
This is Walt Weiss' first ejection since June 12, 2014 (Jordan Baker; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since August 10, 2014 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies (Doubleheader Game 2), 5/6/15
Video: Following a strikeout to pitcher Lyles, Walt is tossed for arguing through a warning (COL)