MLB Ejection S6: Brian Hertzog (S1; Eric Hosmer)

HP Umpire Brian Hertzog ejected Royals 1B Eric Hosmer for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Mariners-Royals game. With two out and one on, Hosmer took a 3-2 fastball from Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and over the outer edge of home plate (px = -.779), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 8-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

This is Brian Hertzog (-)'s 1st ejection of Spring Training.
Brian Hertzog now has 0 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 0 AAA + 0 Correct Call = 0).
Crew Chief Todd Tichenor now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Correct Call = 0).

This is the 6th ejection of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the 4rd player ejection of 2014 Spring Training.
This is the Royals' 1st ejection of 2014 ST, 1st in the AL Central (KC 1; DET, CLE, CWS, MIN 0).
This is Eric Hosmer's first career MLB ejection.
This is Brian Hertzog's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/25/14
Video: Strike three to Hosmer ends the third and produces words of discontent, ejection (SEA)
Video: Hosmer talks ejection, while Ned Yost excuses his first baseman: "None of it was Hos's fault" (1:27)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews S-59|60: May, Johnson (S-1|2)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Ben May's HR non-call in the top of the 3rd inning and 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Anegls-Cubs game. In the 3rd, with two out and none on, Angels batter Josh Hamilton hit a 1-1 pitch from Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada to deep right field. Upon instant replay review as the result of an inquiry by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by crew chief Ted Barrett, May's ruling that Hamilton's fly ball hit the outfield wall and remained in play was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with none out and one on, Cubs batter Darwin Barney hit a 2-1 pitch from Angels pitcher Robert Carson to shortstop Grant Green, who threw to second baseman Taylor Lindsay to retire Cubs baserunner R1 Christian Villanueva, to Angels first baseman C.J. Cron as Barney arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Johnson's ruling that Cron caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Barney's arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 8-4. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Ben May (97)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Ben May (97) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Adrian Johnson (80) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 59th and 60th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Angels Manager Mike Scioscia is now 0/3 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Inquiries this Spring.
Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 49/60 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Chicago Cubs (Cactus League Baseball), 3/25/14
Video: Play stands; Hamilton hits a long double to right field as replay confirms the ruling on the field (LAA)
Video: Play stands; Barney grounds into a double play in the ninth after close call is replayed (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-58: Gary Cederstrom (S-2)

Instant replay reversed 1B Umpire Gary Cederstrom's safe (trap) call in the top of the 8th inning of the Mets-Nationals game. With two out and one on, Mets batter Andrew Brown hit a 0-2 pitch from Nationals pitcher Ryan Mattheus to center fielder Denard Span, who dove in an attempt to catch Brown's sinking line drive before it hit the ground. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Cederstrom's ruling that Span trapped the fly ball was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 6-3. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Gary Cederstrom (38) is now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 58th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 2/5 (40% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 47/58 (81% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/25/14
Video: Play reversed; Denard Span dives for an inning-ending catch to rob Brown of a base hit (WAS)

Rosters: 2014 MLB Umpire Crew List

2014 MLB Umpire Crew information is now available and will be listed on the MLB Umpire Roster page.

Like last year's news break, the 2014 crews have not been officially released though this unofficial story provided by a UEFL source will again assist UEFL'ers in preperation for the Crew Chief phase of the UEFL draft, whose deadline remains March 30, 2014, at 4:00 PM PT, despite this early report.

The following umpiring crews and rover position assignments have been established, tentatively, for the 2014 MLB regular season:

Crew	Crew Chief	Umpire 2	Umpire 3	Umpire 4
Crew A	45 Nelson, Jeff	63 Diaz, Laz	6 Carlson, Mark	87 Barry, Scott
Crew B	6 Miller, Bill	53 Gibson, Greg (N)	19 Carapazza, Vic	[AAA Rover]
Crew C	65 Barrett, Ted	53 Gibson, Greg (N)	43 Schrieber, Paul	Will Little
Crew D	66 Joyce, Jim	88 Eddings, Doug	51 Hudson, Marvin	89 Blaser, Cory
Crew E	8 Kellogg, Jeff	7 O'Nora, Brian	2 Bellino, Dan	70 Reyburn, D.J.
Crew F	27 Vanover, Larry*	55 Hernandez, Angel	39 Nauert, Paul	80 Johnson, Adrian
Crew G	32 DeMuth, Dana	46 Kulpa, Ron	15 Hickox, Ed	94 Barrett, Lance
Crew H	9 Gorman, Brian	52 Welke, Bill (S)	28 Wolf, Jim	86 Rackley, David
Crew I	38 Gary Cederstrom	44 Kerwin Danley	23 Lance Barksdale	[AAA Rover]
Crew J	41 Meals, Jerry*	50 Emmel, Paul	98 Conroy, Chris (I)	71 Baker, Jordan
Crew K	20 Hallion, Tom	56 Cooper, Eric	68 Guccione, Chris	[AAA Rover]
Crew L	25 Culbreth, Fieldin	77 Reynolds, Jim	79 Gonzalez, Manny	[AAA Rover]
Crew M	33 Winters, Mike	47 Wegner, Mark	49 Fletcher, Andy	76 Muchlinski, Mike
Crew N	12 Davis, Gerry	10 Cuzzi, Phil	91 Knight, Brian (L)	Wolcott, Quinn
Crew O	24 Layne, Jerry	21 Wendelstedt, Hunter	16 DiMuro, Mike	83 Estabrook, Mike
Crew P	5 Scott, Dale	58 Iassogna, Dan	54 Bucknor, CB	[AAA Rover]
Crew Q	22 West, Joe	60 Foster, Marty	30 Drake, Rob (J)	64 Porter, Alan
Crew R	3 Welke, Tim	1 Dreckman, Bruce	95 Timmons, Tim	13 Tichenor, Todd
Crew S	17 Hirschbeck, John	61 Davidson, Bob	92 Hoye, James	[AAA Rover]
[DL]	36 McClelland, Tim (F)	57 Everitt Mike (B)	72 Marquez, Alfonso (C)	11 Randazzo, Tony (H)
[BL/DL]	37 Darling, Gary (J)	34 Holbrook, Sam (Q)	4 Fairchild, Chad (B)

*Indicates interim or acting crew chief status. Italics text indicates a minor league fill-in position.
The BL/DL Crews indicate umpires reported as injured or otherwise absent to begin the 2014 season.
The crew letters in parentheses represent crews an umpire is ordinarily assigned and will be returning to once the corresponding BL/DL umpire returns to active MLB service. For instance, Chris Conroy will be begin his season with acting crew chief Jerry Meals in Crew J. When Gary Darling returns to Crew Chief service mid-season, Conroy will return to Gary Cederstrom's Crew I (for AAA Rover) and Meals will slide to Crew J's Umpire 2 position.

The annual MLB Umpire Crew list always solicits excitement and signifies yet another step on the March trek to Opening Day and April baseball. The UEFL has compiled the following notable features of this list:

New Chiefs' Crews:
» Jeff Nelson (Crew A) and Bill Miller (Crew B).

Acting Crew Chiefs:
» Larry Vanover (Crew F, for Tim McClelland) and Jerry Meals (Crew J, for Gary Darling).

Crews with AAA or MiLB Fill-In/Call-Up Umpires scheduled to begin the season:
Crew B, C (Will Little), I, K, L, N (Quinn Wolcott), P, S.

For more information and access to a sortable list of all MLB and Triple-A fill-in umpires—including a 2014 crew column—visit the UEFL's MLB Umpire Roster page and stay tuned for our continued Umpire Profiles.

MLB Instant Replay Review S-57: Tripp Gibson (S-4)

Instant replay affirmed 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the top of the 1st inning of the Athletics-Rangers game. With one out and two on, Athletics batter Alberto Callaspo hit a 3-1 pitch from Rangers pitcher Ryan Feierabend to left fielder Mitch Moreland, who threw to shortstop Josh Wilson attempting to tag Athletics baserunner R2 Sam Fuld. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Gibson's ruling that Wilson tagged Fuld while Fuld was off his base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 4th instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Tripp Gibson (73) is now 4/4 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 57th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 1/3 (33% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 47/57 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/24/14
Video: Play stands as called; Beltre's put out at third base is upheld following video review (TEX)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-56: Jeff Nelson (S-3)

Instant replay affirmed 1B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Braves game. With two out and three on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 2-2 pitch from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel to shortstop Jonathan Villar, who threw to first baseman Chris Carter as Simmons arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Nelson's ruling that Wilson tagged Fuld while Fuld was off his base was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 4-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s 3rd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Jeff Nelson (45) is now 3/3 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 56th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez is now 0/1 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 46/56 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/24/14
Video: Play stands as called; Simmons remains out on close play at first base to end the third inning (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-55: Dana DeMuth (S-1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Dana DeMuth's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Rockies-White Sox game. With two out and two on, White Sox baserunner R1 Adam Eaton attempted to steal second base on a 2-1 pitch from Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood to catcher Michael McKenry who threw to shortstop Josh Rutledge as Eaton arrived at second base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, DeMuth's ruling that Rutledge did not legally tag Eaton while Eaton was off his base was upheld, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 5-0. The contest ultimately ended in a 5-5 tie, in regulation.

This is Dana DeMuth (32)'s 1st instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Dana DeMuth (32) is now 1/1 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
*UEFL Rule 4-7 states that the Quality of Correctness component for Instant Replay calls shall regard the ultimate decision by Replay Officials as the correct call (+1 for affirmed/upheld calls, -1 for overturned calls). Because no ejection resulted from this play, UEFL Rules do not allow for further review. Had an ejection resulted from this play following the review, it would have been eligible for Repeat Visit class under the DiMuro Rule (Rule 6-2-b-5-b).

This is the 55th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Rockies Manager Walt Weiss is now 1/4 (25% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 45/55 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Colorado Rockies (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/23/14
Video: Play stands as called; Rockies' replay challenge fails as DeMuth's safe call is upheld (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review S-54: Allen Bailey (S-3)

Instant replay reversed HP Umpire Allen Bailey's out call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Padres-Rangers game. With two out and two on, Rangers batter Michael Choice hit a 3-1 fastball from Padres pitcher Alex Torres to left fielder Carlos Quentin, who threw to catcher Yasmani Grandal as Rangers baserunner Leonys Martin arrived at home plate. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Bailey's ruling that Grandal tagged Martin prior to Martin touching home plate was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 10-4.

This is Allen Bailey (-)'s 3rd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Allen Bailey (-) is now 2/3 (67% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

This is the 54th instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Marlins Manager Ron Washington is now 1/5 (20% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 44/54 (81% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Texas Rangers (Cactus League Spring Training), 3/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Rangers benefit from 3rd inning challenge as replay proves tag was late (TEX)

MLB Replay Reviews S-52|53: Basner, Campos (S-1|1)

Instant replay affirmed 2B Umpire Toby Basner's safe call and 1B Umpire Angel Campos' out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Marlins-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Austin Jackson attempted to steal second base on a 0-0 pitch from Marlins pitcher Jacob Turner and throw from catcher Jeff Mathis to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Basner's ruling that Hechavarria did not tag Jackson prior to Jackson touching second base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 3-0.

With one out and one on, Tigers batter Andrew Romine hit a 0-0 pitch from Turner back to Turner, who threw to Hechavarria to first baseman Ed Lucas as Romine arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Campos' ruling that Lucas caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Romine's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 3-1. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
This is Angel Campos (84)'s 2nd instant replay challenge/review of Spring Training.
Toby Basner (99) is now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.
Angel Campos (84) is now 2/2 (100% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 52nd and 53rd instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Marlins Manager Mike Redmond is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus is now 0/2 (0% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 44/53 (83% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Detroit Tigers (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/23/14
Video: Call affirmed; Jackson safe at second after sliding in before Adeiny's tag (DET)
Video: Call affirmed; Marlins turn the inning-ending double play on bang-bang back-end play at 1st (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews S-50|51: Jeff Gosney (S-1|2)

Instant replay reversed 2B Umpire Jeff Gosney's out call in the top of the 1st and affirmed 1B Umpire Gosney's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Nationals-Mets game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Nationals baserunner R1 Bryce Harper attempted to steal second base on a 1-0 pitch from Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia and throw from catcher Anthony Recker to second baseman Daniel Murphy. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Gosney's ruling that Murphy tagged Harper prior to Harper touching second base was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Nationals batter Adrian Sanchez hit a 0-0 pitch from Mets pitcher Bobby Parnell to shortstop Ruben Tejada, who threw to first baseman Lucas Duda as Sanchez arrived at first base. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Gosney's ruling that Duda caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Sanchez's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 3-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

These are Jeff Gosney (40)'s 1st and 2nd instant replay challenges/reviews of Spring Training.
Jeff Gosney (40) is now 1/2 (50% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during Spring Training.

These are the 50th and 51st instant replay reviews of 2014 Spring Training.
Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 1/4 (25% Success) in Instant Replay Challenges/Reviews this Spring.
Umpires are now 42/51 (82% Accuracy) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014 MLB Spring Training.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets (Grapefruit League Spring Training), 3/23/14
Video: Call overturned; Caught stealing is reversed as Harper gets under the tag on replay review (NYM)
Video: Call upheld; Zimmerman confirmed as out at first base following 9th inning review (NYM)