MLB Ejection 035 - Dan Merzel (2; Craig Counsell)

1B Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell (ABS challenge denial/check swing/strike 3 call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Cubs-#Pirates game. With none out and two on, Cubs batter Kevin Alcántara attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 slider from Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana, called a third strike by HP Umpire Shane Livensparger. As the batter immediately requested an ABS challenge by tapping his helmet, 1B Umpire Merzel ruled that the batter had swung at the pitch, resulting in denial of the challenge as the swinging strike call superseded the pitch location call. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.39, pz 2.12 [sz_bot 1.75]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 12-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 12-1.

This is Dan Merzel (3)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

*The call is deemed QOCY/correct due to the pitch location measurement confirming the strike call.

This is the 35th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 22nd manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 22 Managers, 5 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Chicago's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 4; CHC, CIN 1; MIL, STL 0).

This is Craig Counsell's 1st ejection since August 28, 2025 (David Rackley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Dan Merzel's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 7 (John Schneider; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/26/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 034 - Dan Bellino (1; Don Kelly)

3B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly (Replay Review 'call stands' decision on HBP challenge; QOCY) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the #Cubs-#Pirates game. With one out and one on, Pirates batter Konnor Griffin took a 0-0 sinker from Cubs pitcher Ben Brown for a called first ball, ruled no HBP by HP Umpire Mark Ripperger and upheld upon Replay Review as the result of a manager's challenge by Pirates manager Kelly. Replays do not provide clear and convincing evidence to conclusively suggest the call should be confirmed or overturned, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*The Replay Official's "call stands" ruling is the QOC for this ejection.

This is the 34th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 21st manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 5 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Pittsburgh's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 4; CIN 1; CHC, MIL, STL 0).

This is Don Kelly's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 23 (Alan Porter; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since Sept 3, 2025 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/25/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 032-33 - Alan Porter (Kelly, Murphy)

HP Umpire Alan Porter ejected Pirates pitching coach Bill Murphy and manager Don Kelly (allowing a Pirates challenge on balls/strikes & check swing; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Pirates-#BlueJays game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Lenyn Sosa took a 0-1 fastball from Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramírez for a called first ball, overturned to a called second strike upon challenge by Pirates catcher Henry Davis, the call was correct. On a subsequent pitch, Sosa attempted to check his swing, ruled a ball by Porter and affirmed as no swing by 1B Umpire Willie Traynor. At the time of the ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 4-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Alan Porter (64)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2026.

These are the 32nd and 33rd ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 20th manager ejection of 2026.

This is the 5th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 20 Managers, 5 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Pittsburgh's 2/3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 3; CIN 1; CHC, MIL, STL 0).

This is Don Kelly's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since March 31 (Jordan Baker; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).

This is Bill Murphy's 1st career MLB ejection.

This is Alan Porter's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 2 (Chris Devenski; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays, 5/23/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 031 - Brennan Miller (1; Aaron Boone)

2B Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (out/catch call by 3B Umpire Ben May; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #BlueJays-#Yankees game. With two out and one on, Yankees batter Jazz Chisholm hit a 1-1 sweeper from Blue Jays pitcher Mason Fluharty on a line drive to center fielder Daulton Varsho, who dove in an attempt to catch the batted ball, ruled an out by 3B Umpire May. Replays indicate the fielder appeared to control the ball in his glove, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 5-3. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Brennan Miller (55)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*Boone previously lost his challenge on a stolen base attempt out/safe call by 2B Umpire Miller, ruled out and upheld (Call Stands) upon Boone's manager's challenge.

This is the 31st ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 19 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is New York's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (NYY 3; BAL 2; BOS, TB, TOR 1).

This is Aaron Boone's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 16 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balk]).

This is Brennan Miller's 1st ejection since September 1, 2025 (Xavier Edwards; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees, 5/19/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 030 - Tripp Gibson (1; Will Venable)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected White Sox manager Will Venable (obstruction call by 2B Umpire Mike Muchlinski; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #WhiteSox-#Mariners game. With two out and one on, Mariners batter Randy Arozarena hit a 0-0 cutter from White Sox pitcher Noah Schultz on a line drive to left fielder Tristian Peters, who threw home ahead of Mariners baserunner R1's Jhonny Pereda's arrival, ruled obstruction by 2B Umpire Muchlinski with Pereda awarded home. Replays indicate R1 Pereda made contact with White Sox 2B Sam Antonacci while rounding second base and that Montgomery impeded runner Pereda's progress, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*Official Baseball Rule 6.01(h)(2): "If no play is being made on the obstructed runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. The umpire shall then call “Time” and impose such penalties, if any, as in their judgment will nullify the act of obstruction." 

OBR Definition: "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."

OBR 5.09(a)(12): "Batter is out when an infielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball or line drive, with first, first and second, first and third, or first, second and third base occupied before two are out. The ball is dead and runner or runners shall return to their original base or bases."

This is the 30th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 18 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Chicago's 1st ejection of 2026, 3rd in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; CWS, KC 1; CLE 0).

This is Will Venable's 1st ejection since Sept 9, 2025 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Tripp Gibson's 1st ejection since July 13, 2025 (John Schneider; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Seattle Mariners, 5/18/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 029 - Chad Fairchild (1; Dan Wilson)

1B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Mariners manager Dan Wilson (check swing ball two call to Ramón Laureano) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Padres-#Mariners game. With two out and none on, Padres batter Laureano attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 splitter from Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Brian Walsh and affirmed as no swing on appeal by 1B Umpire Fairchild. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 5-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Chad Fairchild (4)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

This is the 29th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 17th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 17 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Seattle's 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL West (LAA 2; OAK?, SEA 1; HOU, TEX 0).

This is Dan Wilson's 1st ejection since Sept 2, 2025 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chad Fairchild's 1st ejection since Sept 24, 2025 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs Seattle Mariners, 5/16/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 028 - Jordan Baker (3; Derek Shelton)

3B Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Twins manager Derek Shelton (obstruction call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Brewers-#Twins game. With none out and two on, Brewers batter William Contreras hit a 1-1 sweeper from Twins pitcher Andrew Morris on the ground to shortstop Brooks Lee, who threw to third baseman Royce Lewis as Brewers baserunner R3 Jackson Chourio attempted to return to third base, ruled obstruction by 3B Umpire Baker, with Chourio being awarded home. Replays indicate that in placing his right foot in front of and straddling third base prior to receiving the throw and not in a location he must have occupied to field the baseball (e.g., Lewis set up in front of third base, as opposed to even with or behind its leading edge), Lewis obstructed Chourio, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 3rd ejection of 2026.

*Official Baseball Rules Definition: "OBSTRUCTION is the act of a fielder who, while not in possession of the ball and not in the act of fielding the ball, impedes the progress of any runner."

MLB's 2024 Obstruction Point of Emphasis holds that a fielder may only qualify for the "act of fielding" exception if they must occupy that space to field the throw.

OBS Type 1 (A) mandates a one-base (minimum) award for the obstructed runner.

OBR 6.01(h)(1): "If a play is being made on the obstructed runner...the obstructed runner shall be awarded at least one base beyond the base they had last legally touched before the obstruction."

This is the 28th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 16th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 16 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Minnesota's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL Central (MIN 4; DET 2; KC 1; CWS, CLE 0).

This is Derek Shelton's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 18 (Nic Lentz; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).

This is Jordan Baker's 3rd ejection of 2026, 1st since May 14 (AJ Hinch; QOC = N [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins, 5/15/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 027 - Jordan Baker (2; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Junior Valentine's out call; QOCN) in the top of the 4th inning of the #Tigers-#Mets game. With none out and one on, Tigers batter Zach McKinstry hit a 0-0 cutter from Mets pitcher Nolan McLean to left fielder MJ Melendez, who fielded the ball on a bounce and threw to 3B Brett Baty as Tigers baserunner R2 Gage Workman slid into third base, ruled out by 3B Umpire Valentine and upheld ("call stands") after manager's challenge. Replays indicate baserunner Workman's arm appeared to contact third base prior to Baty's glove touching Workman's body, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

This is the 27th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 15th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 15 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 3; DET 2; KC 1; CWS, CLE 0).

This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since June 19, 2025 (Chris Guccione; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Jordan Baker's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since March 31 (Don Kelly; QOC = U-c [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets, 5/14/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 026 - Carlos Torres (2; Miguel Cairo)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Orioles infield coach Miguel Cairo (untimely/denied ABS challenge; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Athletics-#Orioles game. With none out and none on, Athletics batter Jeff McNeil took a 0-2 sinker from Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt for a called first ball. Anticipating a strike three call, Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo began to throw the ball to third base (around the horn) before stopping and requesting an ABS challenge by tapping his head, which Torres denied. Replays indicate the challenge was requested by means of a head-tap once Basallo realized the pitch had been called a ball, not a strike; the challenge was timely, the call was incorrect.* Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.18, pz 3.42 [sz_top 3.21]), but balls/strikes QOC was not the reason for ejection. At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 1-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

*QOC for this ABS denial refers to the umpire's decision to the deny the challenge request.

Challenges must be made: "Immediately after the pitch (roughly within two seconds). If there is an ensuing play (such as a checked-swing appeal or a play involving a runner), the challenge may be made at the conclusion of the play."

This is the 26th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 4th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 14 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Baltimore's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, NYY 2; BOS, TB, TOR 1).

This is Miguel Cairo's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2025 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Carlos Torres' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 8 (Matt BLake; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Unidentified Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles, 5/10/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 025 - Dan Iassogna (1; Framber Valdez)

3B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez (throwing at Trevor Story/intentional HBP) in the top of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#Tigers game. With none out and none on, Red Sox batters Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu hit home runs to start the inning. Ensuing batter Story then took a 0-0 fastball from Valdez for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Story on the upper back; warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 10-2. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-3.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9): "Intentionally Pitch at Batter. If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game / B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher and the manager."

This is the 25th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 8th player ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 14 Managers, 3 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2026, 2nd in the AL Central (MIN 3; DET, KC 1; CWS, CLE 0).

This is Framber Valdez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Dan Iassogna's 1st ejection since August 16, 2025 (Kevin Cash; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers, 5/5/26 | Video as follows: