MLB Ejection 094: Larry Vanover (1; John Farrell)

1B Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Red Sox Manager John Farrell for arguing a ball two (check swing) call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Braves game. With two out and two on, Braves batter Pedro Ciriaco attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Tommy Layne. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (5-2-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 4-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s first ejection of 2015.
Larry Vanover now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has ? points in Crew Division (0 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 94th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Red Sox' 4th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS 4; NYY 3; TB 2; TOR 1).
This is John Farrell's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since May 29 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since May 25, 2014 (Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/17/15
Video: Farrell disputes a 1-1 check swing call by Vanover, argues through warning and is tossed (BOS)

MiLB Ejection: Ron Teague (Joe Mikulik)

HP Umpire Ron Teague ejected RoughRiders Manager Joe Mikulik for arguing an out call in the top of the 5th inning of the RoughRiders-RockHounds game on Tuesday in Double-A baseball's Texas League. B1 hit a ground ball to F3, who threw to F2 as R3 arrived at home plate with PU Teague declaring R3 out on the tag. Replays indicate F2 did not possess the ball when his glove made contact with R3 and that the baseball was on the ground in front of home plate, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the RoughRiders were leading, 2-1. The Hounds ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

"We are rapidly digressing here from a very valid argument to a third grader who just lost his lunch box."

Though Mikulik's argument eventually devolved into what has become known as a typical Mikulik post-ejection tantrum, replays indicate Teague did not see the ball lying on the ground until after he had already signaled the baserunner out at home, a call upheld after consultation and a brief conference with 1B Umpire Clay Park and 3B Umpire Clayton Hamm.

This is Joe Mikulik's first ejection temper tantrum since April 11, 2015 (U1 Bryan Fields; Throwing At), or September 3, 2014 (PU Travis Godec, U3 Rich Grassa; HR/Not HR), or if stealing third base isn't tantrum-worthy, maybe July 28, 2012 (U1 Mike Patterson; Safe/Out) or his 2006 Asheville Tourists performance.

Box score: Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds (MiLB AA Texas League), 6/16/15
Video: Milulik argues an out call at home on dropped ball before throwing equipment on the field (FRI)

MLB Ejection 093: Lance Barksdale (1; Justin De Fratus)

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Phillies P Justin De Fratus for throwing at Orioles batter J.J. Hardy in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Orioles game. With none out and none on, Orioles batter Chris Parmelee hit a 1-0 fastball from De Fratus for a home run. Ensuing batter Hardy took a first-pitch fastball from De Fratus for ball one. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and thigh high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 15-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 19-3.


This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s first ejection of 2015.
Lance Barksdale now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 3).

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, De Fratus' line was 1.0 IP, 2 ER, HR.
This is the Phillies' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 5; ATL, PHI 3; NYM 2; MIA 1).
This is Justin De Fratus' first career MLB ejection.
This is Lance Barksdale's first ejection since May 14, 2014 (Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/16/15
Video: De Fratus throws inside to Hardy and calmly walks off the mound after being ejected (PHI)

MLB Ejections 091-092: Phil Cuzzi (1-2; Bourn, Montero)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Indians CF Michael Bourn for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 4th and Cubs C Miguel Montero for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Cubs game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Bourn took a 2-2 slider from Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.114, pz 2.514), the call was incorrect. Following the conclusion of the top of the 8th inning, Montero was ejected for arguing the previous half-inning's strike zone. Replays indicate that of the four callable pitches ruled a ball (excluding the four intentional balls), Cuzzi officiated all four correctly for 100% accuracy, the call was correct. At the time of the Bourn ejection, the Indians were leading, 3-0. At the time of Montero's ejection, the Indians were leading, 5-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

These are Phil Cuzzi (10)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Phil Cuzzi now has 1 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB] - 4 Incorrect + 2 Correct = 1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 0 Incorrect + 1 Correct = -1).

These are the 91st and 92nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43-44th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Bourn was 0-2 (2 SO); Montero 0-3.
This is the Indians' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 3; CLE, DET, MIN 2).
This is the Cubs' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 4; CHC, MIL 3; PIT, STL 2).
This is Michael Bourn's first ejection since June 19, 2011 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Miguel Montero's first career MLB ejection.
This is Phil Cuzzi's first ejection since July 2, 2014 (Ron Roenicke; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago Cubs, 5/16/15
Video: During the inning break following his strikeout, Bourn argues his previous AB and is tossed (CLE)

MLB Ejections 089-090: Hirschbeck (3-4; Pagan, Bochy)

HP Umpire John Hirschbeck ejected Giants CF Angel Pagan and Manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Mariners-Giants game. With one out and none on, Pagan took a 1-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.938, pz 1.491 [sz_bot 1.530 / MOE 1.447]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection the Giants were leading, 3-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

These are John Hirschbeck (17)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
John Hirschbeck now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = 6).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 12 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 12).

These are the 89th and 90th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Pagan was 1-4 in the contest (SO).
This is the 41st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Giants' 2/3rd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL West (SD 9; LAD 6; COL, SF 3; ARI 1).
This is Angel Pagan's first ejection since April 21, 2014 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 24 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Hirschbeck's first ejection since May 9, 2015 (Todd Steverson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants, 5/16/15
Video: After taking umbrage to a strike two call on the outside, Pagan finds himself run (SF)

Marty Foster Leaves Game on Foul Ball Injury

Home Plate Umpire Marty Foster was injured on a foul ball to the facemask and left Monday's Blue Jays-Mets game in New York. With one out and none on in the top of the 3rd inning, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson fouled a 98 mph fastball from Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard onto the chin portion of Foster's traditional-style Wilson mask.

After evaluation from Mets training staff, Foster completed the top of the 3rd before subsequently leaving the game. He was replaced by 2B Umpire and crew chief Mike Winters, who with 1B Umpire Mike Muchlinski and 3B Umpire Mark Wegner officiated three-person mechanics for the remainder of the game, a Mets 4-3 walk-off victory in 11 innings.

Video: Foster takes a full count fastball square to the lower jaw early in the Jays-Mets game (NYM)

MLB Ejection 088: Eric Cooper (1; Maikel Franco)

HP Umpire Eric Cooper ejected Phillies 3B Maikel Franco for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Orioels game. With none out and one on, Franco took a 2-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.5, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.4]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s first ejection of 2015.
Eric Cooper now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 88th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Franco was 0-3 in the contest (2 SO).
This is the Phillies' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL East (WAS 5; ATL 3; NYM, PHI 2; MIA 1).
This is Maikel Franco's first career MLB ejection.
This is Eric Cooper's first ejection since September 21, 2013 (Munenori Kawasaki; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/15/15
Video: After fouling off a slew of pitches, Franco is tossed arguing a called third strike (PHI)

MLB Ejection 087: Adrian Johnson (1; Mark Kotsay)

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Padres Hitting Coach Mark Kotsay for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Yangervis Solarte took a 0-0 cutter from Dodgers pitcher Mike Bolsinger for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -.48, pz 3.322 [sz_top 3.22 / MOE 3.30]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-2, in 12 innings.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s first ejection of 2015.
Adrian Johnson now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).

This is the 87th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Padres' 9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 9; LAD 6; COL 3; ARI, SF 1).
This is Mark Kotsay's first ejection since September 28, 2005 (Mike Everitt; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Adrian Johnson's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Manny Machado; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, 6/14/15
Video: With two aboard, Kotsay takes offense to a high first strike and is run from the game (SD)

MLB Replay Reviews, Week 10 (June 8 - June 14, 2015)

MLB umpires experienced 53 instant replay reviews during the week of June 8 - June 14, 2015 (+7 over prior week). Games played during this period featured the following MLB Replay Review decisions:

MLB Ejection 086: Cory Blaser (1; Clint Hurdle)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Pirates game. With two out and two on, Pirates batter Pedro Alvarez took a 0-0 fastball from Phillies pitcher Luis Garcia for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below of the hollow of the knee (px .294, pz 1.282 [sz_bot 1.54 / MOE 1.46]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 1-0, in 11 innings.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s first ejection of 2015.
Cory Blaser now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 0).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 7 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 7).

This is the 86th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 40th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Pirates' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN 4; MIL 3; CHC, PIT, STL 2).
This is Clint Hurdle's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 14 (David Rackley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Cory Blaser's first ejection since July 18, 2014 (Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/14/15
Video: Faced with a two-on, two-out first strike thrown low to Alvarez, Hurdle gets tossed (PIT)