MLB Ejection 147 - Nic Lentz (5; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Twins hitting coach David Popkins (strike three call to Joey Gallo; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Twins-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Gallo took a 3-2 changeup from A's pitcher Lucas Erceg for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.28, pz 1.60 [sz_bot 1.65 / RAD 1.53), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the 

This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 5th ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 1.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 147th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th coach ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 61 Players, 18 Coaches.

This is Minnesota's 9th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 9; CWS 8; DET, KC 3; CLE 0).

This is David Popkins' first career MLB ejection.

This is Nic Lentz's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 28 (Steven Wilson; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Oakland Athletics, 7/14/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 146 - Marvin Hudson (5; Jason Foley)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Tigers pitcher Jason Foley (balls/strikes) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Tigers-#Mariners game. With one out and one on, Mariners batter Teoscar Hernandez took a 1-2 sinker from Foley for a called second ball before striking out on a foul tip. After the inning, Foley was ejected arguing while leaving the mound for the dugout. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.66 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.52 / MOE 1.60), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 5-3. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 5th ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.72 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 146th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season. 

This is the 61st player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 61 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Detroit's 3rd ejection of 2023, T-3rd in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 8; DET, KC 3; CLE 0).

This is Jason Foley's first career MLB ejection.

This is Marvin Hudson's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since the 5th inning (Ty France; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, 7/14/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 145 - Marvin Hudson (4; Ty France)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Mariners 1B Ty France (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Tigers-#Mariners game. With two out and the bases loaded, France took a 2-2 sinker from Tigers pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.90, pz 1.89 [sz_bot 1.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-2. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

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

This pitch was located 0.18 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 145th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 60th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 68 Managers, 60 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Seattle's 6th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL West (SEA, TEX 6; LAA, OAK 5; HOU 3).

This is Ty France's 1st ejection since August 27, 2022 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Marvin Hudson's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 1 (Jeff Banister; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, 7/14/23 | Video as follows:

June 2023 Top 5 Calls of the Month

For June 2023, tmac has selected a Top 5 calls showcasing five MLB umpires whose efficient use of mechanics, positioning, and patience enables them to correctly officiate some difficult plays.

We also pause to remember Northwoods League Umpire Conor McKenzie, who passed away last weekend while en route to officiate a Northwoods League game in Madison.

Top 5 Calls of the Month - June 2023

5. Ben May's plate at the plate in Milwaukee.

4. Jeff Nelson's catcher's interference call in Milwaukee, a day later.

3. Andy Fletcher's legal plate blocking at home in San Francisco.

2. Chris Segal's swim move of a runner in Arlington.

1. Todd Tichenor's dancing out of the way of a foul ball in Kansas City.

Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 144 - Alex MacKay (1; David Ross)

HP Umpire Alex MacKay ejected Cubs manager David Ross (ball two call to Giancarlo Stanton; QOCY) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the #Cubs-#Yankees game. With none out and one on, Yankees batter Giancarlo Stanton took a 1-0 sinker from Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.78, pz 1.57 [sz_bot 1.74 / RAD 1.62]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Alex MacKay (105)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 1.60 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 144th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 68th manager ejection of 2023. Ejections: 68 Managers, 59 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Chicago's 6th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL Central (MIL 7; CHC, STL 6; CIN, PIT 5).

This is David Ross' 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since July 4 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Alex MacKay's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs New York Yankees, 7/9/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 142-3 - Tumpane, Blakney (Counsell + 1 MIL)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell and 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected 3B Brian Anderson (no stop balk; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Reds-#Brewers game. With none out and one on, Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe was called for a no-stop balk with Reds batter Matt McLain at the plate and baserunner RJ Friedl at first base. Replays indicate the pitcher appeared to come to a complete stop before delivering to the batter, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 7-5. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13) states "it is a balk when The pitcher delivers the pitch from Set Position without coming to a stop."

These are the 142nd and 143rd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 67th manager ejection of 2023.

This is the 59th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 67 Managers, 59 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Craig Counsell's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 6 (Chris Guccione; QOC = U [Pitch Clock]).

This is Brian Anderson's 1st ejection since August 27, 2022 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

This is John Tumpane's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 29 (Gabe Kapler; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ryan Blakney's 1st ejection since August 31, 2022 (Brandon Crawford; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers, 7/8/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 141 - Gabe Morales (2; Adolis Garcia)

HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Rangers RF Adolis Garcia (strike one call; QOCN) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Rangers-#Nationals game. With none out and none on, Garcia took a first-pitch fastball from Nats pitcher Kyle Finnegan for a called first strike before striking out swinging to end the at-bat. Replays indicate the pitch ruled strike one was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.26, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.50]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 8-3. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

This pitch was located 0.36 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 141st ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 66 Managers, 58 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Texas' 6th ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL West (TEX 6; LAA, OAK, SEA 5; HOU 3).

This is Adolis Garcia's first career MLB ejection.

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

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Washington Nationals, 7/8/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 140 - Alfonso Marquez (2; Seby Zavala)

2B Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected White Sox C Seby Zavala (out call overturned via Replay Review...ejection prior to Replay; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Cardinals-#WhiteSox game. With none out and one on (R1), White Sox batter Luis Robert Jr hit a first-pitch sinker from Cardinals pitcher JoJo Romero on the ground to third baseman Nolan Arenado, who threw to second baseman Nolan Gorman as White Sox baserunner R1 Tim Anderson slid into second base, ruled an out by 2B Umpire Marquez and dropped on the transfer. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Marquez's call was overturned to safe (drop). Replays indicate the fielder never possessed the baseball, the initial call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 5-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

This is the 140th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 57th player ejection of 2023. Ejections: 66 Managers, 56 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Chicago's 8th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 8; KC 3; DET 2; CLE 0).

This is Seby Zavala's first career MLB ejection.

This is Alfonso Marquez's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 12 (Christian Walker; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago White Sox, 7/7/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 139 - Brennan Miller (3; Nick Pratto)

HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Royals 1B Nick Pratto (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Royals-#Guardians game. With one out and none on, Pratto took a 2-2 cutter from Guardians pitcher Aaron Civale for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.86, pz 2.88), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 3-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Brennan Miller (55)'s

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

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

This is the 139th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 56th player ejection of 2023. Ejections: 66 Managers, 56 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Kansas City's 3rd ejection of 2023, 3rd in the AL Central (MIN 8; CWS 7; KC 3; DET 2; CLE 0).

This is Nick Pratto's first career MLB ejection.

This is Brennan Miller's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 27 (Jim Hickey; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs Cleveland Guardians, 6/7/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 138 - John Libka (2; Andy Haines)

HP Umpire John Libka ejected Pirates hitting coach Andy Haines (strike three call to Jack Suwinski; QOCY) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Pirates-#Dodgers game. With one out and none on, Suwinski took a 1-2 changeup from Dodgers pitcher Nick Robertson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.44, pz 1.67 [sz_bot 1.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 4-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is John Libka (84)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 2.83 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 138th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 17th coach ejection of 2023. Ejections: 66 Managers, 55 Players, 17 Coaches.

This is Pittsburgh's 5th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL Central (STL 6; CHC, CIN, MIL, PIT 5).

This is Andy Haines' 1st ejection since June 30, 2021 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is John Libka's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 11 (Nick Castellanos; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers, 7/6/23 | Video as follows: