MLB Ejections 204-205: Dreckman (2-3; Rondon, Maddon)

HP Umpire Bruce Dreckman ejected Cubs P Hector Rondon and Manager Joe Maddon for throwing at Cardinals batter Greg Garcia in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Cubs game. With none out and none on, Garcia took a 1-2 fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch struck Garcia on his left torso; warnings had previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 5-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Bruce Dreckman (1)'s second and third ejections of 2015.
Bruce Dreckman now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 7).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 5 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 5).

These are the 204th and 205th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 91st player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Rondon's line was 0.0 IP, ER.
This is the 98th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cubs' 7/8th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 9; CHC, PIT, STL 8; MIL 6).
This is Hector Rondon's first career MLB ejection.
This is Joe Maddon's 5th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 2 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = U [Replay]).
This is Bruce Dreckman's first ejection since June 20, 2015 (David Ortiz; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 9/19/15
Video: Beanball weekend on Chicago's southside continues as Rondon plunks Garcia in the 9th (FOX)

MLB Ejection 203: Chris Guccione (1; Jeff Banister)

3B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Rangers Manager Jeff Banister for arguing a fair ball call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Mariners-Rangers game. With two out and two on, Mariners batter Ketel Marte hit a 0-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the ground for a two-run double. Replays indicate the hit bounded down the third base foul line and appeared to pass over the edge of the base before continuing into left field, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Chris Guccione (68)'s first ejection of 2015.
Chris Guccione now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 10).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 203rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 97th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rangers' 6th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, SEA, TEX 6; LAA 5; OAK 4).
This is Jeff Banister's 5th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 23 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = U [Ejection-NEC]).
This is Chris Guccione's first ejection since August 2, 2014 (Ryne Sandberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers, 9/18/15
Video: Banister argues a fair ball call over the third base bag and is thrown out of the game (TEX)

MLB Ejections 201-202: Dan Bellino (4-5; Belisle, Matheny)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Cardinals P Matt Belisle and Manager Mike Matheny for throwing at Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Cubs game. With two out and none on, Rizzo took a 0-0 fastball from Belisle for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Rizzo on the left pant leg; warnings had previously been issued, the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 8-3. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

These are Dan Bellino (2)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2015.
Dan Bellino now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 10).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 3 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 3).

These are the 201st and 202nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 90th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Belisle's line was 0.2 IP.
This is the 96th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cardinals' 7/8th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 9; PIT, STL 8; CHC, MIL 6).
This is Matt Belisle's first career MLB ejection.
This is Mike Matheny's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since July 8 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since August 25, 2015 (Larry Bowa; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs, 9/18/15
Video: Bellino tosses Belisle and his skipper for throwing at Rizzo after warnings were issued (CHC)

MLB Ejection 200: Brian O'Nora (2; Jered Weaver)

HP Umpire Brian O'Nora ejected Angels P Jered Weaver for throwing at Mariners batter Kyle Seager in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Angels-Mariners game. With two out and none on, Seager took a 0-1 fastball from Weaver for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate Weaver and Seager argued with each other over Seager's request for time prior to the 0-1 pitch which hit Seager on the right arm, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 3-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s second ejection of 2015.
Brian O'Nora now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 2).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has -3 points in Crew Division (-4 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = -3).

This is the 200th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 89th play rejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Weaver's line was 4.2 IP, 3 ER, L.
This is the Angels' 5th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL West (HOU, SEA 6; LAA, TEX 5; OAK 4).
This is Jered Weaver's first ejection since July 31, 2011 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Brian O'Nora's first ejection since August 28, 2015 (Kevin Cash; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Seattle Mariners, 9/16/15
Video: After a verbal disagreement about plate etiquette, Weaver drills Seager and is ejected (LAA)

MLB Ejection 199: Alfonso Marquez (3; Pat Murphy)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Padres Interim Manager Pat Murphy for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 8th inning of the Padres-Diamondbacks game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Brett Wallace took a 3-1 sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Brad Ziegler for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.729, pz 1.479 [sz_bot 1.62 / MOE 1.54]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 6-4. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s third ejection of 2015.
Alfonso Marquez now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect = 5).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).

This is the 199th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 95th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Padres' 17th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 17; LAD, SF 8; COL 5; ARI 4).
This is Pat Murphy's 5th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 25 (David Rackley; QOC = U [USC-DiMuro]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since June 17, 2015 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [Interference]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 9/15/15
Video: Strike two instead of ball four prompts an immediate ejection from the dugout (SD)

MLB Ejection 198: Mark Carlson (3; Buck Showalter)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Orioles Manager Buck Showalter for arguing warnings (non-ejection) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Royals-Orioles game. With one out and one on, Orioles batter Chris Davis took a 0-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Franklin Morales for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Davis in the lower back; there were a total of two HBP in the game (one by Morales, one by Orioles pitcher Mychal Givens), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 9-6. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 14-8.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s third ejection of 2015.
Mark Carlson now has 16 points in the UEFL Standings (14 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 16).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).

This is the 198th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 94th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Orioles' 5th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL East (TOR 11; BOS 9; BAL, NYY, TB 5).
This is Buck Showalter's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 4 (Brian Gorman; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since August 18, 2015 (Ned Yost; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, 9/11/15
Video: Tempers flare after 8th inning HBP, Showalter tossed arguing for Morales' ejection (BAL)

Jim Wolf Leaves LAD-ARI After Foul Ball to Face

HP Umpire Jim Wolf left Friday's Dodgers-Diamondbacks game after a foul ball deflected onto his facemask. In the bottom of the 2nd inning, D-Backs batter Nick Ahmed fouled a first-pitch 97-mph fastball from Dodgers pitcher Pedro Baez back onto the right side of Wolf's facemask, knocking the traditional-style mask off Wolf's face and causing the veteran umpire to drop to his knees.

Wolf completed the bottom half of the inning (one additional batter) before departing the game. 1B Umpire Alan Porter took over behind the plate, with 2B Umpire Brian O'Nora sliding over to first base and 3B Umpire Mark Ripperger remaining on the left side of the infield. Later in the game, Arizona broadcast cameras showed Wolf in street attire speaking with Porter during the 6th inning intermission.

Wolf previously suffered a head injury after taking a foul ball to the facemask during a June 2014 game.

Video: Wolf is knocked to the ground by a fouled-off fastball to the face (ARI)

MLB Ejections 196-197: Bill Welke (3-4; Votto, Price)

HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and Manager Bryan Price for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. With one out and two on, Votto took a 1-1 sinker from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.056, pz 1.951), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 5-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Bill Welke (52)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
Bill Welke now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = -3).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has -3 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -3).

These are the 196th and 197th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 88th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 93rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Reds' 8/9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 9; PIT 8; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Joey Votto's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since August 2 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Bryan Price's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 23 (Jim Reynolds; QOC = U [Pre-game/NEC]).
This is Bill Welke's first ejection since July 4, 2015 (Brayan Pena; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 9/9/15
Video: Votto adamantly disputes a called second strike before head-butting Welke; Price tossed, too (CIN)

MLB Ejection 195: Tripp Gibson (5; Mike Scioscia)

3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Angels Manager Mike Scioscia for arguing a strike three (check swing) call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Dodgers-Angels game. With two out and three on, Angels batter Kole Calhoun attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw. This play is under further review by the UEFL Appeals Board (Check Swing). At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s fifth ejection of 2015.
Tripp Gibson now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (14 Previous + 2 MLB + ? = ?).
Crew Chief Mark Carlson now has ? points in Crew Division (3 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 195th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 92nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Angels' 4th ejection of 2015, T-4th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 6; TEX 5; LAA, OAK 4).
This is Mike Scioscia's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since August 1 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tripp Gibson's first ejection since June 28, 2015 (Mike Napoli; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 9/8/15
Video: Calhoun tries checking his swing on a 0-2 pitch, but leaves the bases loaded with a strikeout (LAD)
Video: Scioscia is tossed then jaunts out to shallow left field to dispute Gibson's strike three call (LAA)

MLB Ejection 194: Mike Muchlinski (2; Melvin Upton, Jr)

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski ejected Padres CF Melvin Upton, Jr. for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Padres game. With none out and none on, Upton took a 2-1 fastball from Rockies pitcher John Axford for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px .885, pz 2.095), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 6-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mike Muchlinski now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = -1).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 194th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 87th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, M Upton was 0-1 (BB) in the contest.
This is the Padres' 16th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 16; LAD, SF 8; COL 5; ARI 4).
This is Melvin Upton's first ejection since May 14, 2014, [as BJ] (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Muchlinski's first ejection since August 1, 2015 (Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres, 9/7/15
Video: After grounding out, Upton grieves the early strike call and gets sent packing two outs early (SD)