HP Umpire Gary Darling ejected Brewers center fielder Carlos Gomez for arguing a strike call in the top of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Astros game. With two out and three on, Gomez took a 2-2 cutter from Brewers pitcher Mickey Storey for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located knee high and over the inner half of home plate (-.577, -.853), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 5-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 10 innings.
This is Gary Darling (37)'s sixth ejection of 2012.
Gary Darling now has 16 points in the UEFL (12 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 16).
Crew Chief Gary Darling now has 8 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (7 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 8).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 116th ejection of 2012.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2012. Prior to his ejection, Gomez was 0-4 batting.
This is the Brewers' 6th ejection of 2012, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 6; CHC, HOU, PIT 4; STL 3; CIN 2).
This is Carlos Gomez's first career ejection.
This is Gary Darling's first ejection since May 18 (Bobby Valentine; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Brewers at Astros, 8/11/12
Video: Darling commits a blooper, throwing his face mask during Saturday's ejection of Gomez (UEFL)
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Injury: Dale Scott Hit in Chin, Leaves Nats-D'Backs Game
For the second time this week, Dale Scott's crew suffered an injury as the crew chief himself was drilled in the face mask by a foul ball during Friday's Nationals vs. Diamondbacks contest. With two out and one on in the bottom of the 4th inning, batter Miguel Montero fouled off a 93 mph Stephen Strasburg offering, the deflection striking plate umpire Scott square in the chin portion of his protective mask before both catchers—Washington's Kurt Suzuki and Arizona's Montero—checked on the injured crew chief. As third base umpire CB Bucknor retreated to the umpire's dressing room to don the plate gear and take over behind the dish, Scott received medical attention from the home club before walking off the field.
» » On Saturday, fill-in Mike Muchlinski was called up to replace Scott.
On Wednesday, crewmate Bill Miller was injured in Oakland, leading to his removal from that specific contest. Triple-A call-up umpire D.J. Reyburn had been summoned to replace Miller for the current Arizona series.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12, 1st through 4th inning
HP: Dale Scott. 1B: Dan Iassogna. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: CB Bucknor.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12, 4th inning through End of Game
HP: CB Bucknor. 1B: Dan Iassogna. 3B: D.J. Reyburn.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/11/12, Mike Muchlinski replaces Dale Scott
HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: D.J. Reyburn. 2B: Mike Muchlinski. 3B: CB Bucknor.
Wrap: Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12
Video: Scott hit in face by foul, likened to "getting punched by Tyson" from broadcaster Mark Grace
News: Umpire Dale Scott injured by foul tip in Phoenix (sic... or "described incorrectly")
» » On Saturday, fill-in Mike Muchlinski was called up to replace Scott.
On Wednesday, crewmate Bill Miller was injured in Oakland, leading to his removal from that specific contest. Triple-A call-up umpire D.J. Reyburn had been summoned to replace Miller for the current Arizona series.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12, 1st through 4th inning
HP: Dale Scott. 1B: Dan Iassogna. 2B: D.J. Reyburn. 3B: CB Bucknor.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12, 4th inning through End of Game
HP: CB Bucknor. 1B: Dan Iassogna. 3B: D.J. Reyburn.
Umpiring Alignment, Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/11/12, Mike Muchlinski replaces Dale Scott
HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: D.J. Reyburn. 2B: Mike Muchlinski. 3B: CB Bucknor.
Wrap: Nationals at Diamondbacks, 8/10/12
Video: Scott hit in face by foul, likened to "getting punched by Tyson" from broadcaster Mark Grace
News: Umpire Dale Scott injured by foul tip in Phoenix (sic... or "described incorrectly")
Friday, August 10, 2012
Injury Update: Hirschbeck, Cancer-Free, to Return in 2013
Veteran umpire John Hirschbeck is cancer-free and has told friends that he intends to return to MLB service for the 2013 season. Hirschbeck has not worked an MLB contest since September 28, 2011 (BOS-BAL).
The nearly 30-year official and venerable crew chief visited Progressive Field earlier this week, where his scheduled 2012 crew—Mike DiMuro, Jim Reynolds and James Hoye along with interim crew chief Jim Joyce—worked the Tigers-Indians series.
Hirschbeck is a native of Poland, Ohio and still resides in the state, making the journey to Cleveland to visit his crew an obvious choice.
In March, the UEFL reported John Hirschbeck's placement on the Umpires' Disabled List due to a return of testicular cancer, whose associated tumor was surgically removed in late 2009. At the time, doctors had predicted a 10 percent chance of the cancer's return.
In July, Hirschbeck participated in the Circle of Friends Celebrity Golf Classic at Lake Club in Poland, a joint venture between local NFL players and and MLB umpires that raised approximately $50,000 for charity. During the event, Hirschbeck explained that he was declared cancer-free in June, stating: "I don't have my strength back and I'm on blood thinners, so I can't take the chance to get hit ... I guess the big thing is I've got to make a choice whether I will retire or work two more seasons."
In his attempt to return to baseball, Hirschbeck will hope to accomplish a feat neither of the previous two umpires who appeared on the disabled list have been able to: Plagued by bad knees, 18-year umpire Chuck Meriwether transitioned from the DL to retirement after the 2010 season followed by Bill Hohn in early 2012, who retired due to persistent problems with his back, which had caused him to miss games in the past. Following his retirement, Meriwether was hired by the Office of the Commissioner as an Umpire Supervisor, joining Ed Montague as 2011 rookies in that position.
Joining Hirschbeck at the fundraiser was fellow MLB umpire Wally Bell and, from the NFL, Cleveland Browns offensive lineman John Greco, Bills wide receiver Brad Smith, Colts OL Mike McGlynn, Eagles defensive backs coach Michael Zordich and former players L.C. Greenwood and Kevin Mack, who all have ties to the Poland, Ohio region.
Hirschbeck is a native of Poland, Ohio and still resides in the state, making the journey to Cleveland to visit his crew an obvious choice.
In March, the UEFL reported John Hirschbeck's placement on the Umpires' Disabled List due to a return of testicular cancer, whose associated tumor was surgically removed in late 2009. At the time, doctors had predicted a 10 percent chance of the cancer's return.
In July, Hirschbeck participated in the Circle of Friends Celebrity Golf Classic at Lake Club in Poland, a joint venture between local NFL players and and MLB umpires that raised approximately $50,000 for charity. During the event, Hirschbeck explained that he was declared cancer-free in June, stating: "I don't have my strength back and I'm on blood thinners, so I can't take the chance to get hit ... I guess the big thing is I've got to make a choice whether I will retire or work two more seasons."
In his attempt to return to baseball, Hirschbeck will hope to accomplish a feat neither of the previous two umpires who appeared on the disabled list have been able to: Plagued by bad knees, 18-year umpire Chuck Meriwether transitioned from the DL to retirement after the 2010 season followed by Bill Hohn in early 2012, who retired due to persistent problems with his back, which had caused him to miss games in the past. Following his retirement, Meriwether was hired by the Office of the Commissioner as an Umpire Supervisor, joining Ed Montague as 2011 rookies in that position.
Joining Hirschbeck at the fundraiser was fellow MLB umpire Wally Bell and, from the NFL, Cleveland Browns offensive lineman John Greco, Bills wide receiver Brad Smith, Colts OL Mike McGlynn, Eagles defensive backs coach Michael Zordich and former players L.C. Greenwood and Kevin Mack, who all have ties to the Poland, Ohio region.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Ejection 115: Jeff Nelson (3)
HP Umpire Jeff Nelson ejected Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger for arguing a strike call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Reds-Cubs game. With one out and one on, Clevenger took a 0-1 fastball from Reds pitcher Mike Leake for a called strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located belt high and off the outer edge of home plate (px value of -1.111), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 3-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-3.
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s third ejection of 2012.
Jeff Nelson now has -2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 115th ejection of 2012.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Cubs' 4th ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the NL Central (MIL 5; CHC, HOU, PIT 4; STL 3; CIN 2).
This is Steve Clevenger's first career ejection.
This is Jeff Nelson's first ejection since June 14 (Alex Rios; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Reds at Cubs, 8/9/12
Video: Clevenger takes a called strike followed by a called ball, provides commentary and is ejected (UEFL)
Video: After questioning Nelson's strike zone & consistency, Clevenger receives the heave-ho
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s third ejection of 2012.
Jeff Nelson now has -2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 115th ejection of 2012.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Cubs' 4th ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the NL Central (MIL 5; CHC, HOU, PIT 4; STL 3; CIN 2).
This is Steve Clevenger's first career ejection.
This is Jeff Nelson's first ejection since June 14 (Alex Rios; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Reds at Cubs, 8/9/12
Video: Clevenger takes a called strike followed by a called ball, provides commentary and is ejected (UEFL)
Video: After questioning Nelson's strike zone & consistency, Clevenger receives the heave-ho
1st Female Official in NFL History Debuts as Line Judge
Official Shannon Eastin made NFL history as the first woman to ever officiate a sanctioned League contest, thanks in part to a storied collegiate career and to the ongoing labor dispute that has kept NFL referee favorites Ed Hochuli, Terry McAulay and other regulars shut out as football begins its pre-season schedule.
Shannon Eastin, who has served for four years as a Football Championship Subdivision (Division 1-AA) official in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, previously came under scrutiny from the NFL Referees Associations (NFLRA) for an appearance in the World Series of Poker, though the NFL maintains Eastin's past involvement is of no concern, with NFL spokesman Michael Signora confirming that Eastin, like all replacement officials on the field, had passed the NFL's extensive background check.
In June, the NFLRA filed an unfair labor practice charge against the NFL, alleging the League had employed bad faith practices in negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with its officials.
In August of 2011, NFL head of officials Carl Johnson anticipated the hiring of a female official, in an ESPN W article featuring Division I: Conference USA referee Sarah Thomas.
Instead of Thomas, however, it was Eastin who took the call to work Thursday's pre-season Chargers-Packers contest and though she may be seen as a "scab" or strikebreaker by those mindful of the present officiating work stoppage, Eastin nonetheless made history just by being on the field as the first female official in National Football League history.
News: NFL will use first female official at San Diego Chargers-Green Bay Packers preseason game
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| LJ Shannon Eastin is the first female official in NFL history |
In June, the NFLRA filed an unfair labor practice charge against the NFL, alleging the League had employed bad faith practices in negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with its officials.
In August of 2011, NFL head of officials Carl Johnson anticipated the hiring of a female official, in an ESPN W article featuring Division I: Conference USA referee Sarah Thomas.
Instead of Thomas, however, it was Eastin who took the call to work Thursday's pre-season Chargers-Packers contest and though she may be seen as a "scab" or strikebreaker by those mindful of the present officiating work stoppage, Eastin nonetheless made history just by being on the field as the first female official in National Football League history.
News: NFL will use first female official at San Diego Chargers-Green Bay Packers preseason game
Ejection 114: Tim Welke (1)
3B Umpire Tim Welke ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for arguing a fair call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Yankees-Tigers game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Andy Dirks hit a 0-0 sinker from Yankees pitcher Hiroki Kuroda on the fly toward the left field line for a double. Replays indicate the ball landed on the chalk foul line, but are inconclusive as to whether Welke wholly signaled foul, creating a dead ball situation by employing the "Time" mechanic, prior to his final call of a fair ball; Yankees left fielder Raul Ibanez completed his play on the ball and was not put in jeopardy by the ambiguous mechanic, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-3.
This is Tim Welke (3)'s first ejection of 2012.
Tim Welke now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 1 point in the Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct = 1).
*This call is correct pursuant to precent established by Ejection 087: Dale Scott (3) and Ejection 006: Dale Scott (1), which govern false or misleading mechanics.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 114th ejection of 2012.
This is the 57th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Yankees' 4th ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the AL East (BOS 7; NYY, TOR 4).
The Yankees coaching staff has been ejected four times this season, all against Detroit.
This is Joe Girardi's first ejection since June 2 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Tim Welke's first ejection since August 3 (Jensen Lewis, Josh Beckett, Steve Smith; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Yankees at Tigers, 8/9/12
Video: Dirks hits a blooper down the left field line, leading to some confusion as the play was ruled an RBI 2B
Video: Girardi is ejected after a vociferous argument with 3B Umpire Tim Welke over mechanics, QOC
Video: MLB's "Must See" Clip of this play, as announced by YES & WCBS (New York TV/Radio).
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This is Tim Welke (3)'s first ejection of 2012.
Tim Welke now has 4 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 1 point in the Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct = 1).
*This call is correct pursuant to precent established by Ejection 087: Dale Scott (3) and Ejection 006: Dale Scott (1), which govern false or misleading mechanics.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 114th ejection of 2012.
This is the 57th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Yankees' 4th ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the AL East (BOS 7; NYY, TOR 4).
The Yankees coaching staff has been ejected four times this season, all against Detroit.
This is Joe Girardi's first ejection since June 2 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Tim Welke's first ejection since August 3 (Jensen Lewis, Josh Beckett, Steve Smith; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Yankees at Tigers, 8/9/12
Video: Dirks hits a blooper down the left field line, leading to some confusion as the play was ruled an RBI 2B
Video: Girardi is ejected after a vociferous argument with 3B Umpire Tim Welke over mechanics, QOC
Video: MLB's "Must See" Clip of this play, as announced by YES & WCBS (New York TV/Radio).
Galarraga Gaffe: Umpires Correctly Rule Balk over Sac Fly
Umpires, led by crew chief Angel Hernandez, correctly officiated a balk play during Wednesday's Nationals-Astros game, leading to some confusion from both teams as well as the MASN television broadcast.
With one out and two on in the top of the 1st inning, plate umpire Hernandez ruled that Astros pitcher Armando Galarraga balked while delivering a 2-2 pitch to Nationals batter Adam LaRoche. Because, under pro rules, a balk alone does not cause the ball to become dead, LaRoche's subsequent swing and fly ball to center field kept play alive, baserunner R3 Bryce Harper scoring on an apparent sacrifice fly while R1 Ryan Zimmerman stayed put at first base.
However, after Hernandez and field umpires Ed Hickox, Chris Conroy and Mark Carlson met to conference and discuss the call, the umpires correctly administered prescribed penalties, awarding Harper home plate and Zimmerman second base, while keeping LaRoche at the plate, still with a 2-2 count.
As specified in the UEFL article, "Rule 8.05: It is a balk when—," a balk results in a one-base award for all baserunners unless more advantageous objectives are achieved. Because Harper advanced while Zimmerman did not and LaRoche was put out, the balk was enforced and the result of the play was discarded. Contrary to the broadcaster's depiction, balks are not akin to football penalties and may not be accepted or declined; balks are not subject to team choice or preference.
For those keeping score, Galarraga's precise infraction was of Rule 8.05(m), for Galarraga delivered from the Set Position without coming to a stop. As for LaRoche, he perhaps would have benefited from no balk call at all; instead of a sac fly and RBI, LaRoche subsequently struck out swinging.
In a related story, Bryce Harper is expected to take Thursday off after arguing with Hernandez over balls and strikes on Wednesday. Though Harper was not ejected and Hernandez indicated to a pool reporter that Harper was never close to being tossed, Washington skipper Davey Johnson suggested a poor throw later in the contest may have been caused by the dispute: "That's just a rookie mistake ... I think maybe he took his at-bat with him into the outfield."
Wrap: Nationals at Astros, 8/8/12
Video: Galarraga balks, scoring Harper and sending Zimmerman to second while keeping LaRoche at bat
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However, after Hernandez and field umpires Ed Hickox, Chris Conroy and Mark Carlson met to conference and discuss the call, the umpires correctly administered prescribed penalties, awarding Harper home plate and Zimmerman second base, while keeping LaRoche at the plate, still with a 2-2 count.
As specified in the UEFL article, "Rule 8.05: It is a balk when—," a balk results in a one-base award for all baserunners unless more advantageous objectives are achieved. Because Harper advanced while Zimmerman did not and LaRoche was put out, the balk was enforced and the result of the play was discarded. Contrary to the broadcaster's depiction, balks are not akin to football penalties and may not be accepted or declined; balks are not subject to team choice or preference.
For those keeping score, Galarraga's precise infraction was of Rule 8.05(m), for Galarraga delivered from the Set Position without coming to a stop. As for LaRoche, he perhaps would have benefited from no balk call at all; instead of a sac fly and RBI, LaRoche subsequently struck out swinging.
In a related story, Bryce Harper is expected to take Thursday off after arguing with Hernandez over balls and strikes on Wednesday. Though Harper was not ejected and Hernandez indicated to a pool reporter that Harper was never close to being tossed, Washington skipper Davey Johnson suggested a poor throw later in the contest may have been caused by the dispute: "That's just a rookie mistake ... I think maybe he took his at-bat with him into the outfield."
Wrap: Nationals at Astros, 8/8/12
Video: Galarraga balks, scoring Harper and sending Zimmerman to second while keeping LaRoche at bat
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Ejection 113: Alfonso Marquez (2)
1B Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton for arguing a strike three call made by HP Umpire Larry Vanover in the top of the 7th inning of the Diamondbacks-Pirates game. With two out and three on, Diamondbacks batter Chris Young took a 1-2 sinker from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was thigh high and over the inside corner of the plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 7-5. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 7-6.
This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s second ejection of 2012.
Alfonso Marquez now has 1 point in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 1).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s second ejection of 2012.
Alfonso Marquez now has 1 point in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 1).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
This is the 113th ejection of 2012.
This is the 46th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Diamondbacks' second ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the NL West (LAD 8; SD, SF 3; COL, AZ 2).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since September 4, 2011 (Brian Knight; QOC = Correct).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since June 11 (Matt Diaz; QOC = Incorrect).
This is the 46th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Diamondbacks' second ejection of 2012, T-2nd in the NL West (LAD 8; SD, SF 3; COL, AZ 2).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since September 4, 2011 (Brian Knight; QOC = Correct).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since June 11 (Matt Diaz; QOC = Incorrect).
Video: Upton ejected for throwing equipment following Chris Young strikeout and heave-ho (N/A)
Related Post: Ejection 112: Larry Vanover (2)
Ejection 112: Larry Vanover (2)
HP Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Diamondbacks center fielder Chris Young for arguing a called third strike in the top of the 7th inning of the Diamondbacks-Pirates game. With two out and three on, Young took a 1-2 sinker from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was thigh high, and on the inside corner of the plate (px value of 0.899), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 7-5. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 7-6.
This is Larry Vanover (27)'s second ejection of 2012.
Larry Vanover now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
UEFL'ers MSNUMP and DanNJ316 win Prop Bet 2-3, Date of: First Arizona D-Backs Ejection of 2012.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 112th ejection of 2012.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Diamondbacks' 1st ejection of 2012.
This is Chris Young's first career ejection.
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since April 11 (Terry Collins; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Diamondbacks at Pirates, 8/8/12
Video: Called out on strikes to end a bases loaded threat, Young argues & is ejected
This is Larry Vanover (27)'s second ejection of 2012.
Larry Vanover now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
UEFL'ers MSNUMP and DanNJ316 win Prop Bet 2-3, Date of: First Arizona D-Backs Ejection of 2012.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 112th ejection of 2012.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Diamondbacks' 1st ejection of 2012.
This is Chris Young's first career ejection.
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since April 11 (Terry Collins; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Diamondbacks at Pirates, 8/8/12
Video: Called out on strikes to end a bases loaded threat, Young argues & is ejected
Injury: Bill Miller Leaves Angels-A's Game After Hit to Head
Spurring the concussion discussion, HP Umpire Bill Miller left Wednesday's Angels-A's game five innings after being struck with a Zack Greinke fastball on the chin portion of his mask in the 1st inning. After calling two different Oakland Athletics batters out on two strikes (Brandon Inge [5th] and Cliff Pennington [6th inning]), the umpires convened and Miller left the contest due to injury. 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna retreated to the umpire's dressing room to put on his plate gear and take over behind home plate, pursuant to OBR Rule 9.02(d), while crew chief Dale Scott remained at first base and CB Bucknor remained at third.
OBR Rule 9.02(d):
No umpire may be replaced during a game unless he is injured or becomes ill.
Umpiring Alignment, Angels at A's, 8/8/12, 1st through 6th inning
HP: Bill Miller. 1B: Dale Scott. 2B: Dan Iassogna. 3B: CB Bucknor
Umpiring Alignment, Angels at A's, 8/8/12, 6th inning through End of Game
HP: Dan Iassogna. 1B: Dale Scott. 3B: CB Bucknor
Wrap: Angels at A's, 8/8/12
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Ejection 111: Brian Knight (5)
1B Umpire Brian Knight ejected Mariners Manager Eric Wedge for arguing a safe call in the bottom of the 14th inning of the Orioles-Mariners game. With none on and none out, Orioles batter Omar Quintanilla hit a 1-1 slider from Mariners pitcher Shawn Kelley on the ground to second baseman Dustin Ackley, throw to first baseman Mike Carp, who stretched in an attempt to keep his foot on first base as Quintanilla arrived at the bag. Replays indicate Carp successfully fielded the throw and tagged first base prior to Quintanilla's arrival, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 7-7. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 8-7, in 14 innings.
This is Brian Knight (91)'s fifth ejection of 2012.
Brian Knight now has -4 points in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -4).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 3 points in the Crew Division (3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).
*After review, Quality of Correctness has been affirmed in a 5-0-1 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
*After review, Quality of Correctness has been affirmed in a 5-0-1 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
This is the 111th ejection of 2012.
This is the 56th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Mariners' 1st ejection of 2012, 4th in the AL West (OAK, TEX 4; LAA 3; SEA 1).
This is Eric Wedge's first ejection since July 9, 2011 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Correct).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since July 31 (Jerry Narron & Ron Roenicke; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Mariners at Orioles, 8/7/12
Video: Following a safe (pulled foot) call at first base, Wedge is tossed arguing that the runner was out
This is the Mariners' 1st ejection of 2012, 4th in the AL West (OAK, TEX 4; LAA 3; SEA 1).
This is Eric Wedge's first ejection since July 9, 2011 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = Correct).
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since July 31 (Jerry Narron & Ron Roenicke; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Mariners at Orioles, 8/7/12
Video: Following a safe (pulled foot) call at first base, Wedge is tossed arguing that the runner was out
Ejection 110: Paul Nauert (1)
1B Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia for unsportsmanlike conduct-NEC (arguing a previous inning's call) in the top of the 9th inning of the Rangers-Red Sox game. In the bottom of the 8th, with one out and none on, Pedroia attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 curveball from Rangers pitcher Mike Adams, ruled a swinging strike on appeal by Nauert. Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-5, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 5-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 6-3.
This is Paul Nauert (39)'s first ejection of 2012.
Paul Nauert now has 2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 2).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 4 points in the Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).
This is Paul Nauert (39)'s first ejection of 2012.
Paul Nauert now has 2 points in the UEFL (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 2).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 4 points in the Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 4).
This is the 110th ejection of 2012.
This is the 44th player ejection of 2012.
This is the Red Sox's 7th ejection of 2012, 1st in the AL East (BOS 7; TOR 4; NYY 3; BAL, TB 2).
This is Dustin Pedroia's first ejection since August 19, 2008 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Correct).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since July 3, 2010 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Rangers at Red Sox, 8/7/12
Video: A half inning after arguing a strike three swinging call, Pedroia is ejected for continuing the discussion
This is the Red Sox's 7th ejection of 2012, 1st in the AL East (BOS 7; TOR 4; NYY 3; BAL, TB 2).
This is Dustin Pedroia's first ejection since August 19, 2008 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Correct).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since July 3, 2010 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Rangers at Red Sox, 8/7/12
Video: A half inning after arguing a strike three swinging call, Pedroia is ejected for continuing the discussion
Monday, August 6, 2012
Ejection 109: Mike Everitt (2)
3B Umpire Mike Everitt ejected Rockies Manager Jim Tracy for arguing a reversed call (safe) by 1B Umpire Mike Estabrook in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. With one on and two out, Dodgers batter Shane Victorino hit a 3-2 slider from Rockies pitcher Adam Ottavino on a sinking line drive to shallow center field, outfielder Dexter Fowler sliding in an attempt to catch the ball. Initially ruled an out, Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly argued, producing an umpire conference and a reversal to a trap. Replays indicate the ball skipped into Fowler's glove off of the grass, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 2-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 2-0.
This is Mike Everitt (57)'s second ejection of 2012.
Mike Everitt now has 1 point in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 1).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 1 point in the UEFL (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*After review, QOC has been affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (5-0-1).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 109th ejection of 2012.
This is the 55th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Rockies' 2nd ejection of 2012, 3rd in the NL West (LAD 8; SD & SF 3; COL 2).
This is Jim Tracy's first ejection since June 10 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since July 21 (Angel Pagan; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Rockies at Dodgers, 8/6/12
Video: Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully narrates the call, reversal and interprets Tracy's ejection
Video: Longer clip of play, with Vin Scully behind the microphone (Los Angeles' Feed)
Video: Longer clip of above sequence, without Hall of Famer Scully's crafty narration (Colorado's Feed)
This is Mike Everitt (57)'s second ejection of 2012.
Mike Everitt now has 1 point in the UEFL (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call [Crewmate] = 1).
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*After review, QOC has been affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (5-0-1).
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 109th ejection of 2012.
This is the 55th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Rockies' 2nd ejection of 2012, 3rd in the NL West (LAD 8; SD & SF 3; COL 2).
This is Jim Tracy's first ejection since June 10 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since July 21 (Angel Pagan; QOC = Incorrect).
Wrap: Rockies at Dodgers, 8/6/12
Video: Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully narrates the call, reversal and interprets Tracy's ejection
Video: Longer clip of play, with Vin Scully behind the microphone (Los Angeles' Feed)
Video: Longer clip of above sequence, without Hall of Famer Scully's crafty narration (Colorado's Feed)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Ejection 108: Joe West (2)
HP Umpire Joe West ejected Tigers Manager Jim Leyland for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (arguing a warning) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Indians-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Tigers batter Gerald Laird hit a 0-1 fastball from Indians pitcher Chris Seddon for a soft ground ball, Seddon arriving at first base as Laird approached. Replays indicate Seddon's attempted tag of Laird's foot did not occur prior to Laird's hand touching the base, producing dissent from the Detroit dugout, from bench player and pitcher Justin Verlander, resulting in a warning issued from West. Replays indicate West's ejection of Leyland concerned this warning, not the safe/out call at first base, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 10-8, in 10 innings.
This is Joe West (22)'s 2nd ejection of 2012.
This is Joe West (22)'s 2nd ejection of 2012.
Joe West now has 6 points in the UEFL (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 6).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 5 points in the Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 5).
*After review, Reason for Ejection has been affirmed in a 3-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
*After review, Reason for Ejection has been affirmed in a 3-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
This is the 108th ejection of 2012.
This is the 54th Manager ejection of 2012.
This is the Tigers' 9th ejection of 2012, 1st in MLB & 1st in AL Central (DET 9; KC 6; CLE, CWS 5, MIN 4).
This is Jim Leyland's first ejection since May 28 (Bill Welke; QOC = Irrecusable).
This is Joe West's first ejection since April 27 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Correct).
Ejection 107: Sam Holbrook (5)
1B Umpire Sam Holbrook ejected Tigers catcher Gerald Laird for arguing an out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Indians-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Laird hit a 0-1 fastball from Indians pitcher Chris Seddon for a soft ground ball, Seddon arriving at first base as Laird approached. Replays indicate Seddon's attempted tag of Laird's foot did not occur prior to Laird's hand touching the base, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 10-8, in 10 innings.
This is Sam Holbrook (34)'s 5th ejection of 2012.
Sam Holbrook now has 14 points in the UEFL (16 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 14).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 4 points in the Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).
*Quality of Correctness has been affirmed in a 4-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 107th ejection of 2012.
This is the 43rd player ejection of 2012.
This is the Tigers' 8th ejection of 2012, T-1st MLB (LAD), 1st AL Central (DET 8; KC 6; CLE, CWS 5, MIN 4).
This is Gerald Laird's first ejection since July 4, 2010 (CB Bucknor; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Sam Holbrook's first ejection since July 7 (Zack Greinke, Ron Roenicke; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Indians at Tigers, 8/5/12
Video: Laird slides head first in an attempt to avoid tag, is ruled out and later ejected from dugout
This is Sam Holbrook (34)'s 5th ejection of 2012.
Sam Holbrook now has 14 points in the UEFL (16 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 14).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 4 points in the Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).
*Quality of Correctness has been affirmed in a 4-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.
UEFL Standings Update
This is the 107th ejection of 2012.
This is the 43rd player ejection of 2012.
This is the Tigers' 8th ejection of 2012, T-1st MLB (LAD), 1st AL Central (DET 8; KC 6; CLE, CWS 5, MIN 4).
This is Gerald Laird's first ejection since July 4, 2010 (CB Bucknor; QOC = Incorrect).
This is Sam Holbrook's first ejection since July 7 (Zack Greinke, Ron Roenicke; QOC = Correct).
Wrap: Indians at Tigers, 8/5/12
Video: Laird slides head first in an attempt to avoid tag, is ruled out and later ejected from dugout