MLB Instant Replay Review S-41: David Soucy (S-2)

Instant replay reversed HP Umpire David Soucy's out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. With one out and two on, Rockies batter Jordan Pacheco hit a 0-0 pitch from Dodgers pitcher Hyun-Jim Ryu on the fly to right fielder Yasiel Puig, who threw to catcher A.J. Ellis as Rockies baserunner R3 Matt McBride slid into home plate. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Soucy's ruling that Ellis tagged McBride prior to McBride's touch of home plate was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the game was tied, 0-0.* The contest ultimately ended in a 3-3 tie, in regulation.

This is David Soucy (-)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
David Soucy (-) is now 0/2 (0% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
*Time of replay review refers to the score and situation prior to the action of overturning the original ruling.

This is the 41st instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 1/3 (33% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 35/41 (85% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/16/14
Video: Call overturned; Rockies score an early sac fly run as replay reveals Ellis missed tag entirely (LAD)
Vin Scully: "Soucy was in somewhat of an awkward spot and called him...out...So this will be a challenge and I've got to believe Walt Weiss will win it."

MLB Instant Replay Review S-40: Gary Cederstrom (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Gary Cedersrom's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Tigers-Nationals game. With two out and none on, Tigers batter Ezequiel Carrera hit a 2-2 pitch from Nationals pitcher Xavier Cedeno to left fielder Bryce Harper, who fielded the grounder and threw to first baseman Ryan Zimmerman as Carrera retreated to first base after rounding. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Cederstrom's ruling that Zimmerman did not tag Carrera prior to Carrera's retouch of first base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Gary Cederstrom (38) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 40th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 35/40 (88% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Washington Nationals (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/16/14
Video: Call upheld; Carrera jogs back to first with foot down just ahead of Harper's sneak throw (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-39: Allen Bailey (S-2)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Allen Bailey's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Dodgers-White Sox game. With one out and two on, Dodgers batter Juan Uribe hit a 1-0 pitch from White Sox pitcher Ronald Belisario to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to second baseman Marcus Semien as Dodgers baserunner R1 Scott Van Slyke arrived at second base; subsequently, Semien's attempted throw to first base deflected into right field off Van Slyke's helmet, allowing baserunner R2 Justin Turner to score. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Bailey's ruling that Semien did not receive Ramirez's throw prior to Van Slyke's arrival and occupation of second base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the game was tied, 2-2. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Allen Bailey (-)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Allen Bailey (-) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 39th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 34/39 (87% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/15/14
Video: Call upheld; Uribe reaches and LA scores on fielder's choice error as Ventura loses challenge (LAD)

MLB Ejection S-3: Adam Hamari (S2; Fernando Rodney)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Mariners P Fernando Rodney for arguing a ball one call in the top of the 5th inning of the Giants-Mariners game. With one out and one on, Rodney threw a 0-1 fastball to Giants batter Tyler Colvin for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located near the hollow of the knee and over the heart of home plate; the replay remains inconclusive due to the fact that pitch f/x is unavailable for Spring Training games, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 13-6.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 2nd ejection of Spring Training.
Adam Hamari now has 0 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 0 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 0).
Crew Chief Dan Bellino now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Irrecusable = 0).

This is the 3rd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the 2nd player ejection of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the Mariners' 1st ejection of 2014 ST, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, SEA 1; HOU, LAA, TEX 0).
This is Fernando Rodney's 1st ejection of 2014 ST and first since June 22, 2010 (Bill Welke; QOC = N/A).
This is Adam Hamari's first ejection since March 8, 2014 (Bob Melvin; QOC = U).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Seattle Mariners (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/15/14
Video: Rodney argues Hamari's ball one call to Colvin, resulting in his removal from the game (SEA)

MLB Ejection S-2: Jeff Morrow (S1; Brennan Boesch)

HP Umpire Jeff Morrow ejected Angels LF Brennan Boesch for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Angels-Rockies game. With one out and one on, Boesch took a 2-2 pitch from Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located approximately belt high and over the outer edge of home plate; however the replay remains inconclusive due to the fact that pitch f/x is unavailable for Spring Training games, the call was irrecusable. Boesch previously argued the strike one pitch of the same at-bat. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 2-1. The contest ultimately ended in a 4-4 tie, in 10 innings.

This is Jeff Morrow (-)'s 1st ejection of Spring Training and first ejection of his MLB ST career.
This is Crew Chief Jim Wolf's first ejection of 2014 MLB Spring Training.

This is the 2nd instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the 1st player ejection of 2014 Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Colorado Rockies (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/15/14
Video: Morrow dismisses Boesch for arguing a strikeout early in the Angels-Rockies game (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-38: Jordan Baker (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Jordan Baker's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Angels-Rockies game. With none out and one on, Rockies baserunner R1 Corey Dickerson attempted to steal second base on a 2-1 pitch from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver to catcher Chris Iannetta, who threw to second baseman Howie Kendrick as Dickerson slid into the base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Baker's ruling that Kendrick tagged Dickerson prior to Dickerson's arrival at second base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the Rockies were leading, 3-1. The contest ultimately ended in a 4-4 tie, in 10 innings.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jordan Baker (71) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 38th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 33/38 (87% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Colorado Rockies (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/15/14
Video: Call upheld; Angels catch Corey Dickerson attempting to steal second base in the 3rd (LAA)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-37: Lance Barrett (S-2)

Instant replay reversed 1B Umpire Lance Barrett's safe call in the top of the 5th inning of the Angels-Padres game. With none out and none on, Angels batter Matt Long bunted a 1-0 slider from Padres pitcher Eric Stults to Stults, who threw to first baseman Xavier Nady as Long arrived at first place. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Barrett's ruling that Morneau did not catch the throw and tag first base prior to Long's touch arrival was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the Padres were leading, 3-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Lance Barrett (94) is now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 37th instant replay review of 2014 Spring Training.
Padres Manager Bud Black is now 1/1 (100% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 32/37 (86% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. San Diego Padres (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/14/14
Video: Call overturned; Padres record an out after Black challenges and replay overturns safe call (OAK)

Roster: 2014 Opening Series (Sydney, Australia) Umpires

The umpire crew for MLB's Opening Series in Sydney, Australia has been named. Each MLB umpire appointed to officiate the 2014 series down under will work a plate—two during the Dodgers' and Diamondbacks' exhibitions vs Team Australia and the others during the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks regular season games. Australian Baseball League (ABL) umpires will join the USA crew for the exhibition games. The American crew assigned to the Australian games is notably not an intact MLB crew for the 2014 regular season.

Opening Series Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpires
Tim Welke (crew chief): Will serve as first base umpire during Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Team Australia exhibition game, home plate umpire during LA-ARI Opening Day game & 3B on 3/23.
Dale Scott: Will serve as first base umpire during Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Team Australia exhibition game, 1B on Opening Day (3/22) and plate umpire on 3/23.
Laz Diaz: Will serve as home plate umpire during Dodgers-Australia exhibition game, second base umpire on Opening Day and first base umpire for Game 2 of the regular season.
Mark Carlson: Will serve as home plate umpire for D'Backs-Australia, third base umpire for Dodgers-Diamondbacks on Opening Day and second base umpire on March 23.

Opening Series Australian Baseball League (ABL) Umpires
Paul Hyham: 1999 graduate of Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring and MLB Umpire Camp in Compton, California (2008, 2011). International Baseball Federation (IBAF) Umpire of the Year & Australian Baseball Federation (ABF) Official of the Year (2009). Worked the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing (semi-final: 1B / Gold Medal Game: 2B), and the 2009 and 2013 World Baseball Classics, including the 2013 Championship Round in San Francisco. 2B during the Dodgers-Australia exhibition on 3/20.
Mal Mackay: 1998 graduate of Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring. Worked the 2007 World Cup (Taiwan), 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing (Bronze Medal Game: 3B), 2009 World Cup (semi-final: plate / Gold Medal Game: 1B) and 2013 ABL Championship Series. 3B during the Dodgers-Australia exhibition on 3/20.
Brett Robson: Former Minor League umpire (2003-2012), worked the Gulf Coast, Pioneer, South Atlantic, California, Texas and Pacific Coast Leagues including the 2010 All-Star Futures Game in Anaheim during All-Star Weekend. Worked the 2012 ABL All-Star Game, 2012 Asia Series in Busan, South Korea and the ABL Championship Series (2011-2014). 2B during the D'Backs-Australia exhibition on 3/21.
Trent Thomas: 1997 alumnus of the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring. Worked the 2012 Asia Series in Busan and 2013 Asia Series in Taichung, Taiwan, 2008 & 2011 IBAF Championships, and the ABL Championship Series (1999, 2014). 3B during the D'Backs-Australia exhibition on 3/21.

MLB also announced the umpiring crew that will officiate the Yankees-Marlins Legend Series at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City, Panama on March 15 and 16. The four umpires working the exhibition series are Manny Gonzalez, Marvin Hudson, Jerry Meals and Larry Vanover (crew chief).

These are MLB's announced umpires, crews and rotations for the two Series, but are subject to change.

MLB Instant Replay Review S-35|36: Wolf, L Barrett (S-1|1)

Instant replay reversed 1B Umpire Jim Wolf's out call in the bottom of the 2nd and affirmed 1B Umpire Lance Barrett's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Athletics game. In the 2nd, with none out and two on, A's batter Coco Crisp hit a 2-0 pitch from Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood to second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who threw to shortstop Cristhian Adames to retire A's baserunner R2 Nick Punto at second, and onto Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau as Crisp arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Wolf's ruling that Morneau caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Crisp's touch arrival was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the instant replay review, the A's were leading, 3-2.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, A's batter Daniel Robertson hit a 1-2 pitch from Rockies pitcher Yohan Flande to second baseman Sam Mende, who threw to first baseman Ryan Wheeler as Robertson arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, 1B Umpire Barrett's ruling that Wheeler caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Robertson's touch arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the A's were leading, 10-5. The A's ultimately won the contest, 10-5.

This is Jim Wolf (28)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Lance Barrett (94)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jim Wolf (28) is now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Lance Barrett (94) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 35th and 36th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
A's Manager Bob Melvin is now 1/2 (50% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 32/36 (89% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Oakland Athletics (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/13/14
Video: Call overturned; Coco Crisp is awarded first base after erroneous out call (OAK)
Video: Call upheld; Robertson grounds out and is affirmed out after Melvin protests the call (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-33|34: David Rackley (S-1|2)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire David Rackley's out calls in the bottom of the 3rd and 8th innings of the Giants-Rangers game. In the 3rd, with one out and none on, Rangers batter Elvis Andrus hit a 2-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong to shortstop Brandon Crawford, who threw to first baseman Mark Minicozzi as Andrus arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Rackley's ruling that Minicozzi caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Andrus' touch arrival was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the contest was tied, 1-1.

In the bottom of the 8th, with two out and one on, Rangers batter Bryan Petersen hit a 2-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Derek Law to second baseman Joe Panik, who threw to Minicozzi as Petersen arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Rangers Manager Washington and initiation by crew chief Todd Tichenor, Rackley's ruling that Minicozzi caught the throw and tagged first base prior to Petersen's touch arrival was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the instant replay review, the contest was tied, 4-4. The game ultimately ended in a 4-4 tie.

These are David Rackley (86)'s 1st and 2nd instant replay challenges/reviews of Spring Training.
David Rackley (86) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 33rd and 34th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Rangers Manager Ron Washington is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Appeals this Spring.
Umpires are now 31/34 (91% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Texas Rangers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/13/14
Video: Call upheld; Elvis Andrus is called out at first base, a decision that stands after review (TEX)
Video: Call upheld; Petersen ends the inning as Giants benefit from third replay review of game (TEX)