HP Umpire Sean Ryan ejected Cubs OF Jorge Soler for fighting: attacking the opposing dugout while brandishing a baseball bat during a bench-clearing incident following the bottom of the 7th inning of the Threshers-Cubs game. With one out and three on, Cubs batter Stephen Bruno hit a grounder to Threshers shortstop Jonathan Roof, who threw to second baseman Carlos Alonso to first baseman Harold Martinez to complete the double play. Apparently feeling he had been stepped on, Soler exchanged words with Alonso, predicating the brawl-less incident before both teams returned to their dugouts. According to eyewitness account, Soler then allegedly grabbed a bat from the Cubs dugout and charged the Threshers dugout and had to be restrained by Javier Baez and Cubs hitting coach Mariano Duncan. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 8-7. The Threshers ultimately won the contest in 11 innings, 14-9.
Wrap: Clearwater Threshers vs. Daytona Cubs (MiLB Adv-A Florida State League), 4/10/13 (Video N/A)
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
NBA Ejection: Garretson/Collins/Williams & TFFL Day 150
Referees Ron Garretson (crew chief), Derrick Collins (R) and James Williams (R2/umpire) ejected Pacers head coach Frank Vogel for a second unsporting technical foul during the 3rd quarter of the Cavaliers-Pacers game. With 2:05 remaining in the 3rd period, Pacers center Ian Mahinmi was called for a shooting foul on a Tyler Zeller successful jump shot; Vogel received two technical fouls in succession as he argued the shooting foul call and the technical foul call. At the time of the ejection, the Cavaliers were leading, 78-63. The Pacers ultimately won the contest, 99-94.
This is Ron Garretson (10)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Derrick Collins (11)'s 2nd involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season (2nd w/ Garretson).
This is James Williams (60)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
Wrap: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 4/9/13
Video: After foul call at the 19' mark, Vogel vehemently argues to the point of ejection (0:35)
2012-13 TFFL: Day 150 (10 Games, 14 Technicals, 1 Ejection)
973: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Cavaliers' Thompson; 2nd, 2:05 (d-974).
974: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' West; 2nd, 2:05 (double-973).
975: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-976).
976: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-975).
Indiana Pacers HC Frank Vogel ejected for second technical.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-94.
977: #55 Bill Kennedy, #30 John Goble, #77 Karl Lane. Bucks' Jennings; 1st, 0:09.3.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 94-83.
978: #19 James Capers, #16 David Guthrie, #70 Brent Barnaky. Raptors' Acy; 4th, 8:04.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 101-98.
979: #38 Michael Smith, #31 Scott Wall, #68 Marat Kogut. Grizzlies' Randolph; 3rd, 7:18.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 94-75.
980: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Dudley; 2nd, 9:12.
981: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Tucker; 4th, 2:31 (d-982).
982: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Rockets' Harden; 4th, 2:31 (d).
983: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Scola; 4th, 2:25.
^The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns (basket interference), 101-98.
984: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Hornets' Henry; 3rd, 6:39 (double-985).
985: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Lakers' World Peace; 3rd, 6:39 (d-984).
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 104-96.
986: #43 Dan Crawford, #72 J.T. Orr, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Timberwolves' Ridnour; 3rd, 6:58.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-89.
TFFL Standings Update
This is Ron Garretson (10)'s second involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
This is Derrick Collins (11)'s 2nd involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season (2nd w/ Garretson).
This is James Williams (60)'s first involvement with an ejection of the 2012-13 NBA season.
Wrap: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers, 4/9/13
Video: After foul call at the 19' mark, Vogel vehemently argues to the point of ejection (0:35)
2012-13 TFFL: Day 150 (10 Games, 14 Technicals, 1 Ejection)
973: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Cavaliers' Thompson; 2nd, 2:05 (d-974).
974: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' West; 2nd, 2:05 (double-973).
975: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-976).
976: #10 Ron Garretson, #11 Derrick Collins, #60 James Williams. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 2:05 (consec-975).
Indiana Pacers HC Frank Vogel ejected for second technical.
The Indiana Pacers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, 99-94.
977: #55 Bill Kennedy, #30 John Goble, #77 Karl Lane. Bucks' Jennings; 1st, 0:09.3.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, 94-83.
978: #19 James Capers, #16 David Guthrie, #70 Brent Barnaky. Raptors' Acy; 4th, 8:04.
The Toronto Raptors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 101-98.
979: #38 Michael Smith, #31 Scott Wall, #68 Marat Kogut. Grizzlies' Randolph; 3rd, 7:18.
The Memphis Grizzlies ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 94-75.
980: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Dudley; 2nd, 9:12.
981: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Tucker; 4th, 2:31 (d-982).
982: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Rockets' Harden; 4th, 2:31 (d).
983: #36 David Jones, #20 Leroy Richardson, #66 Haywoode Workman. Suns' Scola; 4th, 2:25.
^The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns (basket interference), 101-98.
984: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Hornets' Henry; 3rd, 6:39 (double-985).
985: #25 Tony Brothers, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #44 Eli Roe. Lakers' World Peace; 3rd, 6:39 (d-984).
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the New Orleans Hornets, 104-96.
986: #43 Dan Crawford, #72 J.T. Orr, #32 Eddie F. Rush. Timberwolves' Ridnour; 3rd, 6:58.
The Golden State Warriors ultimately won the contest, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, 105-89.
TFFL Standings Update
MLB Ejection 002: Jordan Baker (1)
HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco for throwing at Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis in the top of the 4th inning of the Yankees-Indians game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Robinson Cano hit a 1-1 changeup from Carrasco to left field for a two RBI home run. The next batter, Youkilis, then took a 1-0 fastball high and inside for a hit by pitch. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 7-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 14-1.
This is Jordan Baker (71)'s first ejection of 2013.
Jordan Baker now has 3 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 3).
Crew Chief Tim McClelland now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 1).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 2nd ejection of 2013.
This is the 2nd player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Carrasco's line was 7 ER in 3.2 IP.
This is the Indians' 2nd ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (CLE 2; CWS, DET, KC, MIN 0).
This is Carlos Carrasco's first ejection since July 29, 2011 (Scott Barry; QOC = Correct).*
*Carrasco's 2011 ejection was also for intentionally throwing at a batter's head (Billy Butler).
This is Jordan Baker's first ejection since September 18, 2012 (Michael Saunders; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians, 4/9/13
Video: After surrendering a two-run shot to Robbie Cano, Carrasco plunks Youk, is thrown out
This is Jordan Baker (71)'s first ejection of 2013.
Jordan Baker now has 3 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 3).
Crew Chief Tim McClelland now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 1).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 2nd ejection of 2013.
This is the 2nd player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Carrasco's line was 7 ER in 3.2 IP.
This is the Indians' 2nd ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (CLE 2; CWS, DET, KC, MIN 0).
This is Carlos Carrasco's first ejection since July 29, 2011 (Scott Barry; QOC = Correct).*
*Carrasco's 2011 ejection was also for intentionally throwing at a batter's head (Billy Butler).
This is Jordan Baker's first ejection since September 18, 2012 (Michael Saunders; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians, 4/9/13
Video: After surrendering a two-run shot to Robbie Cano, Carrasco plunks Youk, is thrown out
Monday, April 8, 2013
Marty Foster Strikes Out Ben Zobrist, Joe Maddon Reacts
Joe Maddon reacted to Marty Foster's strike three call to end the Rays-Rangers game Monday night with veiled gusto, tweeting, "That can't happen in a major league game." Just what can't? This:
With two out and one on in the top of the 9th inning of a 5-4 ballgame, batter Ben Zobrist took a 3-2 pitch from Rangers pitcher Joe Nathan for a called third strike to end the game. Replays indicate the pitch was located outside. Pitch f/x confirms this, the strike three call corresponding to a px value of -1.394 and a pz value of 1.601. Though Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski fielded the ball nearly in the dirt, PFX indicates the pitch did indeed cross home plate while still hollow-of-the-knee high, though it was over 5.5 inches off the outside corner.
Perhaps Foster's call is karma-style justice for Maddon's earlier tweet on Monday, in which he wrote, "We had a minor accident on the bus to the park today. It was like two base runners trying to pass each other on the base path."
On Thursday, April 4, 1B Umpire James Hoye ruled Rays batter-runner Evan Longoria out for passing preceding runner Zobrist, through replays suggest the call may have been made in error.
Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers, 4/8/13
Animated GIF: The final pitch to Zobrist in Arlington, ruled strike three by HP Umpire Marty Foster
Video: Nathan earns his 300th career save on pitch Maddon, Zobrist—and Nathan— believed was ball four
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| PFX Plot: Nathan vs. Zobrist, HP Umpire Marty Foster presiding |
Perhaps Foster's call is karma-style justice for Maddon's earlier tweet on Monday, in which he wrote, "We had a minor accident on the bus to the park today. It was like two base runners trying to pass each other on the base path."
On Thursday, April 4, 1B Umpire James Hoye ruled Rays batter-runner Evan Longoria out for passing preceding runner Zobrist, through replays suggest the call may have been made in error.
Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers, 4/8/13
Animated GIF: The final pitch to Zobrist in Arlington, ruled strike three by HP Umpire Marty Foster
Video: Nathan earns his 300th career save on pitch Maddon, Zobrist—and Nathan— believed was ball four
Rule 7.09 Part II: A Timeline of Interference
Opening Week has provided several cases of interference and incidental contact alike. From "simple" offensive interference wherein the runner collides with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball, as in Rule
7.09(j) ["he fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball"] to the slightly more complex case of after-play interference, baseball has simply become more of a contact sport.
As demonstrated in 2012's Rule 7.09: Base or Batter-Runner Interference and again in Case Plays: Infield Interference, Foul Fly or Complete Chaos, this standard case of interference occurs in the timeframe after batted, but before fielded ball. See below for a timeline of potential interference acts and when they might occur:
Pitched Ball
» Catcher's (defensive) or 7.09(a) third strike ("clearly hinders the catcher").
Batted Ball, Legal Disengagement Pickoff and/or Putout Attempt or Pitch Caught by Catcher
» Umpire's interference, hinders a catcher's throw attempting to prevent a stolen base or retire a runner.
» 7.09(b) Intentionally deflects the course of a foul ball in any manner;
» (c) Batter hinders any fielder in making a play at home;
» (e) Batter who has just been put out hinders or impedes any following play, runner is declared out;
» (f) Base runner intent interference with batted ball or fielder fielding a batted ball for a double play;
» (g) Batter-runner intent interference with a batted ball DP, as in (f);
» (j) Fails to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball;
» (k) Fair ball touches batter or runner on fair territory before passing a non-pitcher or touching any fielder.
» Umpire's interference, a fair ball touching an umpire on fair territory before passing any fielder.
Fielded Ball
» (j) Intentionally interferes with a thrown ball;
Play or Attempted Play, Which May Be a Tag or Throw or Running of the Bases
» (e) Runner who has just been put out or scored hinders or impedes any following play, such runner is out.^
*7.09(d) [offensive huddle around a base to confuse the defense] may occur at any time.
*7.09(h) [1B or 3B coach touches or holds the runner to physically assist him] may occur at any time.
*7.09(i) [With R3, base coach leaves his box and acts in any manner to draw a throw] may occur at any time.
On the other hand, not all contact is illegal. Nationals batter Denard Span safely arrived at first base and Danny Espinosa scored after baserunner R1 Roger Bernadina collided with Marlins second baseman Donovan Solano. Replays indicate that contact did not occur until after Solano already had fielded and was in possession of the batted ball. Bernadina was indeed tagged for the inning's second out; the contact between Bernadina and Solano therefore was related to the tag and not subject to Rule 7.09 interference. Had contact occurred prior to Solano's ability to field the batted ball, Bernadina would be declared out; if the umpires determined a secondary motive, Rule 7.09(f) authorizes a double play call, "If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play."
^During the weekend's Marlins-Mets series, Marlins batter Greg Dobbs hit a single to right field, runner Juan Pierre scoring. Because the throw was offline, Mets catcher John Buck received the ball at the third base line extended edge of the dirt circle; as Buck attempted to throw to second base to make a play on Dobbs, the already-scored Pierre ran into the catcher, HP Umpire Jim Joyce ruling Dobbs out for Pierre's actions pursuant to Rule 7.09(e), which requires an interference call when, "Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate."
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| Derek Jeter tags out Miguel Tejada. (WikiCommons) |
As demonstrated in 2012's Rule 7.09: Base or Batter-Runner Interference and again in Case Plays: Infield Interference, Foul Fly or Complete Chaos, this standard case of interference occurs in the timeframe after batted, but before fielded ball. See below for a timeline of potential interference acts and when they might occur:
Pitched Ball
» Catcher's (defensive) or 7.09(a) third strike ("clearly hinders the catcher").
Batted Ball, Legal Disengagement Pickoff and/or Putout Attempt or Pitch Caught by Catcher
» Umpire's interference, hinders a catcher's throw attempting to prevent a stolen base or retire a runner.
» 7.09(b) Intentionally deflects the course of a foul ball in any manner;
» (c) Batter hinders any fielder in making a play at home;
» (e) Batter who has just been put out hinders or impedes any following play, runner is declared out;
» (f) Base runner intent interference with batted ball or fielder fielding a batted ball for a double play;
» (g) Batter-runner intent interference with a batted ball DP, as in (f);
» (j) Fails to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball;
» (k) Fair ball touches batter or runner on fair territory before passing a non-pitcher or touching any fielder.
» Umpire's interference, a fair ball touching an umpire on fair territory before passing any fielder.
Fielded Ball
» (j) Intentionally interferes with a thrown ball;
Play or Attempted Play, Which May Be a Tag or Throw or Running of the Bases
» (e) Runner who has just been put out or scored hinders or impedes any following play, such runner is out.^
*7.09(d) [offensive huddle around a base to confuse the defense] may occur at any time.
*7.09(h) [1B or 3B coach touches or holds the runner to physically assist him] may occur at any time.
*7.09(i) [With R3, base coach leaves his box and acts in any manner to draw a throw] may occur at any time.
On the other hand, not all contact is illegal. Nationals batter Denard Span safely arrived at first base and Danny Espinosa scored after baserunner R1 Roger Bernadina collided with Marlins second baseman Donovan Solano. Replays indicate that contact did not occur until after Solano already had fielded and was in possession of the batted ball. Bernadina was indeed tagged for the inning's second out; the contact between Bernadina and Solano therefore was related to the tag and not subject to Rule 7.09 interference. Had contact occurred prior to Solano's ability to field the batted ball, Bernadina would be declared out; if the umpires determined a secondary motive, Rule 7.09(f) authorizes a double play call, "If, in the judgment of the umpire, a base runner willfully and deliberately interferes with a batted ball or a fielder in the act of fielding a batted ball with the obvious intent to break up a double play."
2012-13 TFFL: Days 147 - 149, Technical Fouls 958 - 972
2012-13 TFFL: Day 149 (9 Games, 5 Technicals)
968: #13 Monty McCutchen, #11 Derrick Collins, #42 Eric Lewis. Knicks' Chandler; 4th, 10:09.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-120.
969: #23 Jason Phillips, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Celtics' Garnett; 3rd, 7:57.
The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 107-96.
970: #10 Ron Garretson, #7 Kevin Fehr, #38 Michael Smith. Bulls' Mohammed; 3rd, 1:34.
The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 99-85.
971: #24 Mike Callahan, #6 Tony Brown, #72 J.T. Orr. Suns' Dragic; 3rd, 3:49.
The New Orleans Hornets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 95-92.
972: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #16 David Guthrie, #63 Derek Richardson. Mavericks' Kaman; 4th, 4:30.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 96-91.
2012-13 TFFL: Day 148 (7 Games, 3 Technicals)
965: #48 Scott Foster, #54 Nick Buchert, #29 Mark Lindsay. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 8:57.
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 104-85.
966: #9 Derrick Stafford, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Pistons' Monroe; 4th, 7:20.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 107-101.
967: #49 Tom Washington, #58 Josh Tiven, #68 Marat Kogut. Raptors' DeRozan; 2nd, 0:56.1.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 100-83.
2012-13 TFFL: Day 147 (12 Games, 7 Technicals, 2 Flop Disciplines)
958: #8 Marc Davis, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Bobcats' Henderson; 3rd, 3:49.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 89-79.
959: #17 Joe Crawford, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Thunder's Thabeet; 2nd, 8:51.
960: #17 Joe Crawford, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Thunder's Westbrook; 2nd, 6:26.
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 97-75.
961: #25 Tony Brothers, #26 Pat Fraher, #61 Courtney Kirkland. Mavericks' Kaman; 3rd, 4:39.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 117-108.
962: #24 Mike Callahan, #45 Brian Forte, #14 Ed Malloy. Trail Blazers' Matthews; 1st, 2:19.
963: #24 Mike Callahan, #45 Brian Forte, #14 Ed Malloy. Rockets' Asik; 3rd, 1:06.
The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 116-98.
964: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #56 Mark Ayotte, #16 David Guthrie. Grizzlies' Gasol; 2nd, 10:39.
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, 86-84.
Flopping 23: MIL J.J. Reddick (1st, Warning), Thunder vs. Bucks (3/30/13, Video [Foul Called = Yes]).
968: #13 Monty McCutchen, #11 Derrick Collins, #42 Eric Lewis. Knicks' Chandler; 4th, 10:09.
The New York Knicks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 125-120.
969: #23 Jason Phillips, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Celtics' Garnett; 3rd, 7:57.
The Boston Celtics ultimately won the contest, defeating the Washington Wizards, 107-96.
970: #10 Ron Garretson, #7 Kevin Fehr, #38 Michael Smith. Bulls' Mohammed; 3rd, 1:34.
The Detroit Pistons ultimately won the contest, defeating the Chicago Bulls, 99-85.
971: #24 Mike Callahan, #6 Tony Brown, #72 J.T. Orr. Suns' Dragic; 3rd, 3:49.
The New Orleans Hornets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Phoenix Suns, 95-92.
972: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #16 David Guthrie, #63 Derek Richardson. Mavericks' Kaman; 4th, 4:30.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 96-91.
2012-13 TFFL: Day 148 (7 Games, 3 Technicals)
965: #48 Scott Foster, #54 Nick Buchert, #29 Mark Lindsay. Pacers' Vogel; 3rd, 8:57.
The Washington Wizards ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 104-85.
966: #9 Derrick Stafford, #75 Eric Dalen, #30 John Goble. Pistons' Monroe; 4th, 7:20.
The Minnesota Timberwolves ultimately won the contest, defeating the Detroit Pistons, 107-101.
967: #49 Tom Washington, #58 Josh Tiven, #68 Marat Kogut. Raptors' DeRozan; 2nd, 0:56.1.
The Milwaukee Bucks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Toronto Raptors, 100-83.
2012-13 TFFL: Day 147 (12 Games, 7 Technicals, 2 Flop Disciplines)
958: #8 Marc Davis, #52 Scott Twardoski, #40 Leon Wood. Bobcats' Henderson; 3rd, 3:49.
The Miami Heat ultimately won the contest, defeating the Charlotte Bobcats, 89-79.
959: #17 Joe Crawford, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Thunder's Thabeet; 2nd, 8:51.
960: #17 Joe Crawford, #47 Bennie Adams, #20 Leroy Richardson. Thunder's Westbrook; 2nd, 6:26.
The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately won the contest, defeating the Indiana Pacers, 97-75.
961: #25 Tony Brothers, #26 Pat Fraher, #61 Courtney Kirkland. Mavericks' Kaman; 3rd, 4:39.
The Dallas Mavericks ultimately won the contest, defeating the Sacramento Kings, 117-108.
962: #24 Mike Callahan, #45 Brian Forte, #14 Ed Malloy. Trail Blazers' Matthews; 1st, 2:19.
963: #24 Mike Callahan, #45 Brian Forte, #14 Ed Malloy. Rockets' Asik; 3rd, 1:06.
The Houston Rockets ultimately won the contest, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers, 116-98.
964: #15 Bennett Salvatore, #56 Mark Ayotte, #16 David Guthrie. Grizzlies' Gasol; 2nd, 10:39.
The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately won the contest, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies, 86-84.
Flopping 23: MIL J.J. Reddick (1st, Warning), Thunder vs. Bucks (3/30/13, Video [Foul Called = Yes]).
Flopping 24: MIN Ricky Rubio (1st, Warning), Thunder vs. T'Wolves (3/29/13, Video [Foul Called = No]).
TFFL Standings Update
1. (207 pts) Bino.
2. (203 pts) Boredcravens.
3. (196 pts) cyclone14.
4. (183 pts) Niicker.
5. (182 pts) flap0703.
TFFL Standings Update
1. (207 pts) Bino.
2. (203 pts) Boredcravens.
3. (196 pts) cyclone14.
4. (183 pts) Niicker.
5. (182 pts) flap0703.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
MLB Ejection 001: CB Bucknor (1)
2B Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Indians pitcher Matt Albers for a repeat visit argument of a safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Indians-Rays game. With none on and none out, Rays batter Yunel Escobar hit a 3-2 curveball from Albers to center fielder Michael Bourn for a hit, Escobar attempting to reach second base as Bourn threw to second baseman Jason Kipnis. Replays indicate Kipnis' glove appeared to tag Escobar's foot prior to reaching second base; however, since Indians Manager Terry Francona argued the call with Bucknor immediately following the play and Albers was ejected arguing the same play three outs later, this constitutes a repeat visit ejection under UEFL Rule 6-2-5-b, also known as the DiMuro Rule, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-0.
This is CB Bucknor (54)'s first ejection of 2012.
CB Bucknor now has 2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 2).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 1).
^Though this ejection is absent from the official box score, Rule 7-2 allows UEFL to correct obvious errors.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 1st ejection of the 2013 regular season.
This is the 1st player ejection of 2013.
This is the Indians' 1st ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (CLE 1; CWS, DET, KC, MIN 0)
This is Matt Albers' first career ejection.
This is CB Bucknor's first ejection since August 29, 2012 (Bryce Harper; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Cleveland Indians at Tampa Bay Rays, 4/6/13
Video: Albers ejected arguing Bucknor's safe call at second in the top of the sixth frame
This is CB Bucknor (54)'s first ejection of 2012.
CB Bucknor now has 2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 2).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 1).
^Though this ejection is absent from the official box score, Rule 7-2 allows UEFL to correct obvious errors.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 1st ejection of the 2013 regular season.
This is the 1st player ejection of 2013.
This is the Indians' 1st ejection of 2013, 1st in the AL Central (CLE 1; CWS, DET, KC, MIN 0)
This is Matt Albers' first career ejection.
This is CB Bucknor's first ejection since August 29, 2012 (Bryce Harper; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Cleveland Indians at Tampa Bay Rays, 4/6/13
Video: Albers ejected arguing Bucknor's safe call at second in the top of the sixth frame
2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tourney: Final Four Referees
The NCAA DI Committee selected the following 10 officials for the 2013 Final Four, including three rookies:
» John Cahill (Albany, NY) [11th Final Four] — Big East and SEC Conferences
» Mike Eades (Princeton, WV) [First Final Four] — ACC and Big Ten Conferences
» Tony Greene (Atlanta, GA) [Seventh Final Four] — SEC and Big East Conferences
» Karl Hess (Forrest, VA) [Sixth Final Four] — ACC and Big East Conferences
» John Higgins (Omaha, NE) [Fourth Final Four] — Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conferences
» Les Jones (Chesapeake, VA) [Fifth Final Four] — ACC and Big East Conferences
» Randy McCall (Highland Ranch, CO) [Fourth Final Four] — Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences
» Doug Sirmons (Virginia Beach, VA) [First Final Four] — Big 12 and ACC Conferences
» Mark Whitehead (Denham Springs, LA) [Fourth Final Four] — Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conferences
» Terry Wymer (North Baltimore, OH) [First Final Four] — Big Ten and MAC Conferences
In the wake of Pac-12 Coordinator Ed Rush's controversial remarks and resignation, no official primarily associated with the Pac-12 was selected to work the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.
» John Cahill (Albany, NY) [11th Final Four] — Big East and SEC Conferences
» Mike Eades (Princeton, WV) [First Final Four] — ACC and Big Ten Conferences
» Tony Greene (Atlanta, GA) [Seventh Final Four] — SEC and Big East Conferences
» Karl Hess (Forrest, VA) [Sixth Final Four] — ACC and Big East Conferences
» John Higgins (Omaha, NE) [Fourth Final Four] — Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conferences
» Les Jones (Chesapeake, VA) [Fifth Final Four] — ACC and Big East Conferences
» Randy McCall (Highland Ranch, CO) [Fourth Final Four] — Mountain West and Pac-12 Conferences
» Doug Sirmons (Virginia Beach, VA) [First Final Four] — Big 12 and ACC Conferences
» Mark Whitehead (Denham Springs, LA) [Fourth Final Four] — Big 12 and Missouri Valley Conferences
» Terry Wymer (North Baltimore, OH) [First Final Four] — Big Ten and MAC Conferences
In the wake of Pac-12 Coordinator Ed Rush's controversial remarks and resignation, no official primarily associated with the Pac-12 was selected to work the NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Lithuanian 18U Player Throws Stick at Official
Lithuanian forward Danielius Nomanovas may have just lost his assistant captain's status after throwing a stick at linesman Toivo Tilku of Estonia immediately following Great Britain's victory over Lithuania during the Ice Hockey U18 World Championship (Division II, Group A). As the official dropped to the ice clutching his shoulder, British forward Lewis Hook cut short his celebration and skated to confront Nomanovas before Tilku recovered and dashed in to break up the minor fray. Takizawa Shinichi of Japan was the referee while Emil Wernstrom (Sweden) served as second linesman.
After a slashing penalty at 59:20, GB had scored a shorthanded goal at 59:28 to take a decisive 3-2 lead.
Wrap: Lithuania vs. Great Britain (IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship, Estonia [DII-A]), 4/3/13
Video: Nomanovas loses his temper and manifests tantrum by inexcusably hurling his stick at the referee
After a slashing penalty at 59:20, GB had scored a shorthanded goal at 59:28 to take a decisive 3-2 lead.
Wrap: Lithuania vs. Great Britain (IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship, Estonia [DII-A]), 4/3/13
Video: Nomanovas loses his temper and manifests tantrum by inexcusably hurling his stick at the referee
Blue Jays' Bautista Defiant in Wake of Umpire-Gate
Jose Bautista reacted to umpire Jeff Nelson's strike three call during the Toronto Blue Jays' opening series vs. the Cleveland Indians by turning and launching a few choice words as he headed back to the home dugout. After hitting a first-inning single off Indians pitcher Justin Masterson,
Bautista walked in the third before taking a called third strike in the fifth. Replays indicate all six callable pitches during the fifth inning at-bat were correctly officiated.
Against reliever Vinnie Pestano in the eighth, Bautista against struck out, this time swinging at three pitches while taking three for called balls.
When asked about his explosive attitude displayed during the Jays' opener, Bautista was unapologetic: "Sometimes I have trouble more than other players dealing with my production being affected by somebody else's mediocrity... It's just the way I am as a person. It's a tougher pill to swallow for me sometimes."
Again, Nelson's call was correct and Bautista indeed struck out on a called strike located within the zone.
Though Bautista added that when he conducts his own brand of instant replay review of disputed plate calls, he finds the umpire was wrong upwards of 70% of the time, umpire QOC for Bautista ejections dating back to 2008 is 50%, which includes Bautista's most recent ejection, courtesy of Bill Welke in 2011, two called strikes located within the strike zone.
Manager John Gibbons says he has heard "from people in the organization" about Bautista's aggressive behavior toward umpires, though Bautista's attitude is not yet "an issue" and instead is a matter of intensity. At the same time, Gibbons unilaterally condemned Bautista's outbursts: "If you explode on them...Basically, it's like showing them up...Nobody likes to be shown up in the game. Nobody likes to be jumped on."
During Spring Training, Gibbons went on record saying he planned to chat with Bautista about his behavior toward umpires, saying that "whining gets old."
When asked about his fiery behavior, Bautista declared: "It's normal...I don't think I make anybody look bad."
News: Blue Jays' Jose Bautista defends his pointed reactions to umpires' calls (National Post)
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| Bautista stares in disbelief after Nelson calls 'strike three.' |
Against reliever Vinnie Pestano in the eighth, Bautista against struck out, this time swinging at three pitches while taking three for called balls.
When asked about his explosive attitude displayed during the Jays' opener, Bautista was unapologetic: "Sometimes I have trouble more than other players dealing with my production being affected by somebody else's mediocrity... It's just the way I am as a person. It's a tougher pill to swallow for me sometimes."
Again, Nelson's call was correct and Bautista indeed struck out on a called strike located within the zone.
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| Bautista's called third strike was located within the zone. |
Manager John Gibbons says he has heard "from people in the organization" about Bautista's aggressive behavior toward umpires, though Bautista's attitude is not yet "an issue" and instead is a matter of intensity. At the same time, Gibbons unilaterally condemned Bautista's outbursts: "If you explode on them...Basically, it's like showing them up...Nobody likes to be shown up in the game. Nobody likes to be jumped on."
During Spring Training, Gibbons went on record saying he planned to chat with Bautista about his behavior toward umpires, saying that "whining gets old."
When asked about his fiery behavior, Bautista declared: "It's normal...I don't think I make anybody look bad."
News: Blue Jays' Jose Bautista defends his pointed reactions to umpires' calls (National Post)
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