MLB Replay Reviews 165, 166: Scheurwater, Nauert (01, 01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Stu Scheurwater's safe call in the top of the 3rd and confirmed HP Umpire Paul Nauert's run cancellation (time play; third out) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. In the 3rd, with two out and one on, Dodgers pitcher Paul Maholm attempted to pick off Rockies baserunner R1 Brandon Barnes on the glove tag by Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Scheurwater's ruling that Gonzalez did not tag Barnes while he was off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 1-0.

In the 8th, with one out and two on, Dodgers batter Juan Uribe hit a 0-1 fastball from Rockies pitcher Matt Belisle on the fly to right fielder Barnes, who threw to third baseman Nolan Arenado, Dodgers baserunner R2 Yasiel Puig out at third base as R3 Dee Gordon arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Mattingly, Nauert's ruling that Puig was retired at third base for the third out of the inning prior to Gordon's touch of home plate was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Stu Scheurwater (85)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Stu Scheurwater is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Paul Nauert is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Larry Vanover's crew is now 3/7 (.429 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 165th and 166th Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 1/5 (.200 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 95/166 (.572 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/26/14

Video: Mattingly wins LA's first challenge of the year on pickoff play at first base (LAD)

Video: Dodgers' bid for an insurance run in the 8th comes up short on double play (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 164: Gabe Morales (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Gabe Morales' out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rangers-Mariners game. With two out and one on, Mariners batter Brad Miller bunted a 0-1 slider from Rangers pitcher Aaron Poreda back to Poreda, who threw to first baseman Mitch Moreland as Miller arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Morales' ruling that Moreland caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Miller's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Gabe Morales is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's crew is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 164th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon is now 2/7 (.286 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 94/164 (.573 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Seattle Mariners, 4/26/14

Video: Call stands; Bunt for base hit fails as out call is upheld following review (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 163: Lance Barksdale (01)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With two out and none on, Cubs batter Starlin Castro hit a 2-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez on the ground to shortstop Jeff Bianchi, who threw to first baseman Mark Reynolds as Castro arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Barksdale's ruling Reynolds caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Castro's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 5-3. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Lance Barksdale is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's crew is now 5/10 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 163rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 5/12 (.417 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 93/163 (.571 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/26/14

Video: Call confirmed; With the game over and nothing to lose, Renteria exhausts his challenge (CHC)

Ejection 021 & Replay Review 162: Kellogg, Foster (1, 04)

HP Umpire Jeff Kellogg ejected Blue Jays Pitching Coach Pete Walker in the 3rd and Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Marty Foster's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Red Sox-Blue Jays game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Jose Reyes hit a 2-1 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz on the ground to shortstop Jonathan Herrera, who threw to first baseman Mike Carp as Reyes arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Foster's ruling that Carp caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Reyes' touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0.

In the 3rd, with two out and two on, Red Sox batter Mike Carp took a 3-2 splitter from Blue Jays pitcher Brandon Morrow for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located outside and thigh high (px -1.600, pz 2.537); although the first pitch of the at-bat, ruled a ball, was located in the rules book strike zone (px -.434, pz 2.057), a called ball on a 0-0 pitch is not considered to have "realistically resulted in a different outcome" for the defensive team, pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-c-5, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Jeff Kellogg (8)'s first ejection of 2014.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Marty Foster is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's crew is now 4/6 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 21st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 162nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Red Sox Manager John Farrell is now 2/6 (.333 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is Pete Walker's first career MLB ejection.
This is Jeff Kellogg's first ejection since April 25, 2013 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y).

Umpires are now 92/162 (.568 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/26/14

Video: Call overturned; Farrell's challenge reverses Marty Foster's safe call to end the inning (BOS)

Video: Walker is thrown out for disputing Kellogg's strike zone during a mound visit (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 161: Chris Conroy (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Chris Conroy's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Diamondbacks game. With none out and one on, Diamondbacks baserunner Martin Prado attempted to advance on a fastball in the dirt from Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon, catcher Carlos Ruiz to second baseman Chase Utley as Prado slid into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Conroy's ruling that Utley did not tag Prado while off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 6-5. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Chris Conroy is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bob Davidson's crew is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 161st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 5/8 (.625 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 92/161 (.571 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/26/14

Video: Call overturned; Reversed review draws the Phils closer to victory at Chase Field (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 160: Paul Emmel (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Paul Emmel's safe call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Athletics-Astros game. With two out and none on, A's batter Coco Crisp hit a 3-1 fastball from Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel on the ground to first baseman Marc Krauss, who threw to Keuchel, covering, as Crisp arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Emmel's ruling that Keuchel did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Crisp's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 3-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Paul Emmel is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 5/9 (.556 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 160th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Astros Manager Bo Porter is now 3/4 (.750 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 92/160 (.575 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, 4/26/14

Video: Call overturned; Porter challenges the ruling on the field, which is reversed to a base hit (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 159: Brian O'Nora (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Brian O'Nora's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Tigers-Twins game. With two out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Brian Dozier attempted to steal second base off Tigers pitcher Jose Ortega and catcher Bryan Holaday, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Dozier slid into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, O'Nora's ruling that Romine did not tag Dozier while he was off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Brian O'Nora is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's crew is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 159th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus is now 4/7 (.571 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 92/159 (.580 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins, 4/26/14

Video: Play overturned; Tigers earn a caught stealing on a reversed replay review decision (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 158: Cory Blaser (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Cory Blaser's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Padres-Nationals game. With two out and none on, Nationals batter Jayson Werth hit a 2-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Andrew Cashner on the ground to second baseman Jedd Gyorko, deflected to CF Alexi Amarista, who threw to Gyorko as Werth slid into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Blaser's ruling that Gyorko tagged Werth while off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 3-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Cory Blaser is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jim Joyce's crew is now 2/8 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 158th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 2/8 (.250 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 91/158 (.580 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals, 4/26/14

Video: Play overturned; Nationals gain a baserunner after out call at second is reversed (WAS)

MLB Ejection 020: Angel Hernandez (1; Matt Kemp)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Dodgers CF Matt Kemp for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Kemp took a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Boone Logan for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.186, pz 2.977 / sz_bot 1.78), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 11 innings.

This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Angel Hernandez now has -1 points in the UEFL (1 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Larry Vanover now has -1 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (-1 Previous + 0 Incorrect = -1).

This is the 20th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 9th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Kemp was 0-3 in the contest.
This is Matt Kemp's first ejection since April 11, 2013 (Sam Holbrook; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since September 23, 2013 (Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/25/14
Video: After striking out, Kemp's prolonged, unfettered complaining draws an early shower (LAD)

MLB Replay Review & Ejection: Meals, Baker (04, 1)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Jerry Meals' foul ball call in the top of the 5th and HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Astros Manager Bo Porter for arguing warnings (a non-ejection) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Astros game. In the 5th, with none out and one on, Athletics batter Brandon Moss hit a 2-2 slider from Astros pitcher Brad Peacock on a line drive to right field and near the foul line, where it bounced before landing in the right field stands. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Meals' ruling that the ball landed in foul territory down the right field line was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 5-5.

In the 9th, with one out and none on, Astros batter Jason Castro took a 0-1 fastball from A's pitcher Fernando Abad for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in the issuance of warnings to both teams by Baker and argument from the Houston Astros (Related: Ejection 018, Toby Basner of Astros P Paul Clemens, 4/24/14). Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and thigh high, the call was irrecsuable. At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 12-5. The A's ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jordan Baker (71)'s first ejection of 2014.
Jerry Meals is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Jordan Baker now has 4 points in the UEFL (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 4).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 5/8 (.625 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Jerry Meals now has 4 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 4).

This is the 157th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th ejection of 2014.
This is the 5th Manager ejection of 2014.
Athletics Manager Bob Melvin is now 3/13 (.231 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 92/157 (.586 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.
This is Bo Porter's first ejection since September 8, 2013 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y).This is Jordan Baker's first ejection since June 12, 2013 (Billy Butler; QOC = U).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, 4/25/14
Video: Play stands; Fifth inning liner in outfield stays as a foul ball after replay review (OAK)
Video: Upset that Baker didn't toss Abad for retaliation, Porter himself falls victim to the hook (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 156: Tim Timmons (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Tim Timmons' safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Rays-White Sox game. With one out and three on, White Sox batter Adam Eaton hit a 0-1 slider from Rays pitcher Grant Balfour on the ground to second baseman Ben Zobrist, who tossed to shortstop Yunel Escobar to first baseman James Loney as Eaton arrived at first base, Adrian Nieto out at second. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Timmons' ruling that Loney did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Eaton's touch arrival was confirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 6-5. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Tim Timmons is now 4/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Tim Welke's crew is now 8/11 (.727 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 156th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Rays Manager Joe Maddon is now 3/8 (.375 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 91/156 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox, 4/25/14

Video: Play confirmed; Review key to keeping the game alive for White Sox comeback (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 155: Bob Davidson (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Bob Davidson's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Diamondbacks game. With one out and three on, Phillies batter Tony Gwynn Jr. hit a 0-1 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado on the ground and off the glove of shortstop Cliff Pennington, fielded by center fielder A.J. Pollock who threw to second baseman Aaron Hill as Phillies baserunner R1 Cody Asche slid back into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Davidson's ruling that Hill tagged Asche while off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 4-3. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Bob Davidson is now 3/6 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bob Davidson's crew is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 155th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 4/7 (.571 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 90/155 (.581 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4/25/14

Video: Play overturned; Botched play precedes missed call, giving the Phillies an extra baserunner (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 154: Vic Carapazza (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Vic Carapazza's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Reds-Braves game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Joey Votto hit a 0-0 knuckle curve from Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel on the ground to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Votto arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Carapazza's ruling that Johnson caught the ball and legally tagged first base with his foot prior to Votto's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Vic Carapazza is now 4/4 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Bill Miller's crew is now 8/8 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 154th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Reds Manager Bryan Price is now 2/7 (.286 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 90/154 (.584 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 4/25/14

Video: Play confirmed; Freeman's dragged toe remains on first base just long enough for the out (CIN)

Video: Play confirmed; Braves' feed celebrates the victory on reviewed play to end the game (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 153: Ted Barrett (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Ted Barrett's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Pirates-Cardinals game. With one out and one on, Cardinals batter Matt Holliday hit a 1-2 fastball from Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole on the ground to right fielder Travis Snider, who threw to third baseman Pedro Alvarez as Cardinals baserunner R1 Jon Jay slid into third base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Barrett's ruling that Alvarez did not catch the ball and tag Jay prior to his arrival at third base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Ted Barrett is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Ted Barrett's crew is now 5/11 (.455 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 153rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle is now 5/8 (.625 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 89/153 (.582 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4/25/14

Video: Play overturned; Upon further review, Jay is out at third on Snider's throw to Alvarez (PIT)

MLB Replay Reviews 151, 152: Kerwin Danley (02, 03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Kerwin Danley's out call in the bottom of the 3rd and safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. In the 3rd, one out and one on, Brewers batter Ryan Braun hit a 2-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Carlos Villanueva on the ground to shortstop Starlin Castro, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo as Braun arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Danley's ruling that Rizzo caught the ball and tagged first base prior to Braun's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 2-1.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Brewers batter Jean Segura hit a 3-2 changeup from Cubs pitcher Wesley Wright on the ground to second baseman Emilio Bonifacio, who threw to first baseman Rizzo as Segura arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Danley's ruling that Rizzo did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Segura's arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 5-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Kerwin Danley (44)'s 2nd & 3rd Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Kerwin Danley is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Gary Cederstrom's crew is now 4/9 (.444 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 151st, 152nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke is now 2/3 (.667 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 5/11 (.455 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014

Umpires are now 89/152 (.586 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/25/14

Video: Play overturned; Braun legs out an infield single on reversed call at first base (MIL)

MLB Changes Catch/Transfer Rule Interpretation

MLB revised the new catch/transfer rule interpretation that came about in 2014, declaring a return to the standard used in 2013, prior to the expansion of instant replay review. Although the interpretation clearly changed in 2014, Major League Baseball announced the revision as its "official view" of how umpires should call Rule 2.00 [Catch] or [Tag]. The Playing Rules Committee (Brian Gorman, umpire representative) decreed the review. Enforcement of this clarification was set to begin immediately.

At the heart of the matter is when a ball is ruled caught or a tag (force out) made and, accordingly, when release is voluntary and intentional. Prior to 2014, attempted voluntary release qualified as acceptable for an out call (e.g., a flip or drop "on the transfer"). With the advent of replay review and the new catch/transfer rule interpretation in 2014, this phrase was eliminated from HW and replaced with an interpretation that the fielder must retain possession of the ball in the transfer. For Replay Officials, this meant less gray, more black & white.

The Rule 2.00 Catch interpretation has changed.

Rule 2.00 [Catch] has always provided that, "In establishing the validity of the catch, the fielder shall hold the ball long enough to prove that he has complete control of the ball and that his release of the ball is voluntary and intentional. If the fielder has made the catch and drops the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch, the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught."

Prior to the 2014 season, umpires interpreted Rule 2.00 [Legal Catch], as pertains to a transfer, using the following criterion: "A ball will be ruled caught when the momentum of the catch is completed and the player voluntarily releases the ball" (MLBUM).

In 2014, the interpretation for a legal catch or tag received the following addition:

In determining whether a fielder drops the ball “while in the act of making a throw following the catch” in accordance with Rule 2.00, the umpires will determine whether the fielder obtained possession of a ball in flight but dropped the ball while in the act of making a throw during the momentum of the catch. For example, if the shortstop, in an effort to turn a double play, throws to the second baseman, who drops the ball while in the act of drawing back his arm to make a throw to first base, the second baseman shall be adjudged to have had secure control of the ball and thus the ball shall be adjudged to have been caught by the second baseman. However, it shall not be adjudged to be a catch if, while in the act of making a throw during the momentum of the catch, the fielder loses possession of the ball in the transfer (e.g., flip from the glove) before he secures the ball with his throwing hand.

The Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School added the following:

The "flip" itself is not deemed a voluntary release, even though it may be a voluntary action. This is an update you will find in the 2014 Rules and Interpretations Manual. We have removed the exclusive interpretation offered for a number of year providing that it only be an attempted voluntary release. This is no longer the case. The release must be voluntary. Additionally, this interpretation has been merged with a tag of a base as well on the front end of a double play attempt. He must secure the ball in his throwing hand before it will be deemed secure possession was made.

No more, said MLB. Securing the ball with the throwing hand has been eliminated from interpretational jargon. Going back to the future, baseball will again allow a drop during the transfer to be considered a catch as long as the fielder has made the catch and dropped the ball while in the act of making a throw following the catch.

Press Release: Playing Rules Committee reviews interpretation of transfer play (MLB)
Related Post: New 2014 Rule Interpretation: Catch/Transfer Explained

Major League Umpiring Debut: Stu Scheurwater (85)

Umpire Stu Scheurwater made his MLB debut during the Rockies-Dodgers game in Los Angeles on April 25. Scheurwater joined chief Larry Vanover's crew, serving as Friday evening's second base umpire alongside 3B Umpire Vanover, 1B Umpire Paul Nauert and home plate umpire Angel Hernandez.

MiLB & MLB Fill-In Umpire Stu Scheurwater (Regina, CA).

Scheurwater is on the Pacific Coast League umpire roster for the 2014 season, which is his 3rd season in the PCL and AAA. After graduating from the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School in 2006 (and sitting out the remainder of the year due to a delay with Homeland Security's processing of his visa paperwork), Scheurwater began his career in Minor League Baseball in 2007's Arizona League and was also assigned to the Northwest, South Atlantic, Carolina and Texas Leagues before his promotion to Triple-A. He worked the 2012 Arizona Fall League.

Scheurwater was born in Saskatoon and resides in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and wears the sleeve uniform number 85, last worn by Vic Carapazza, at the Major League level. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound May, who makes his MLB debut at the age of 30, was married during the 2013-14 offseason and made the Call-Up list for the first time in 2014. He is the only active Canadian umpire on the fill-in slate.

MLB Replay Reviews 149, 150: DiMuro, Wendelstedt (4, 3)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 5th and 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Dodgers game. In the 5th, with one out and two on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 1-1 cutter from Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick on the ground to third baseman Cody Asche, who threw to catcher Carlos Ruiz as Dodgers baserunner R3 Hanley Ramirez arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly and initiation by Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt, DiMuro's ruling that Ruiz did not block home plate without the ball and remained in compliance with the terms of the anti-home plate collision Rule 7.13 in tagging out Ramirez was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 3-2.

In the 6th, with none out and none on, Dodgers batter Juan Uribe 2-2 cutter from Phillies pitcher Kendrick on the ground to shortstop Freddy Galvis, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Uribe arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg, Wendelstedt's ruling that Howard did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Uribe's touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 3-2. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mike DiMuro is now 1/4 (.250 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Hunter Wendelstedt is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's crew is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 149th and 150th Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 0/3 (.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg is now 3/6 (.500 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 89/150 (.593 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/24/14

Video: Play stands; Scully prognosticates, "the longer it takes, the righter the call will be" (LAD)

Video: Play stands; Sandberg loses challenge to even the score of failed review requests (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 148: Doug Eddings (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Doug Eddings' safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Padres-Nationals game. With none out and none on, Padres baserunner R1 Yonder Alonso attempted to steal second base off Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano and catcher Jose Lobaton, who threw to second baseman Danny Espinosa as Alonso slid into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Eddings' ruling that Espinosa did not tag Alonso while he was off his base was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 12 innings.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s second Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Doug Eddings is now 0/2 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jim Joyce's crew is now 2/7 (.286 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

*Replay Review Regulation II-D.1.: "A Manager must exercise his challenge (by verbal communication to the appropriate Umpire), or the Crew Chief must initiate Replay Review (if applicable pursuant to Section II.C above) before the commencement of the next play or pitch...the next 'play' shall commence when the pitcher is on the rubber preparing to start his delivery and the batter has entered the batter's box."

This is the 148th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 1/7 (.143 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 87/148 (.588 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Washington Nationals, 4/24/14

Video: Play overturned; Williams challenges Eddings' call at second base, which results in an out (WAS)

Video: Padres skipper Bud Black gets upset about Williams' stall tactics, timing of challenge (SD)

MLB Ejection 018: Toby Basner (3; Paul Clemens)

HP Umpire Toby Basner ejected Astros pitcher Paul Clemens for throwing at Athletics batter Jed Lowrie in the top of the 7th inning of the Athletics-Astros game. With one out and none on, A's batter Lowrie took a 0-0 fastball from Clemens for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and groin-high, the call was irrecusable (History: earlier this season—when the teams last met in Oakland—Clemens buzzed Lowrie with two inside pitches). At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 8-1. The A's ultimately won the contest, 10-1.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Toby Basner now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 3 AAA = 13).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Prev + 1 Irrecusable = 2).

This is the 18th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 8th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Clemens' line was 2.2 IP, 3 ER.
This is the Astros' 1st ejection of 2014, 2nd in the AL West (TEX 2; HOU 1; LAA, OAK, SEA 0).

This is Paul Clemens' first career MLB ejection.

This is Toby Basner's first ejection since April 13, 2013 (David Wright, Daniel Murphy; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Houston Astros, 4/24/14
Video: Clemens is removed from the game for intentionally throwing at batter Lowrie (OAK)
Related Video: Heads Up Bulletin: Clemens threw at Lowrie earlier this year in Oakland (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 147: Mike Winters (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Mike Winters' HBP (dead ball) call in the top of the 8th inning of the Orioles-Blue Jays game. With none out and none on, Orioles batter Jonathan Schoop took a 1-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Esmil Rogers high and inside. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Winters' ruling that the pitch made contact with Schoop's hand for a hit-by-pitch was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 7-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mike Winters is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 6/11 (.545 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 147th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons is now 0/6 (.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 87/147 (.592 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 4/24/14

Video: Play stands; Replay approves Winters' ruling that the ball hit hand prior to or instead of bat (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 146: Phil Cuzzi (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi's HBP (dead ball) call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-Red Sox game. With one out and two on, Yankees batter Carlos Beltran took a 1-1 curveball from Red Sox pitcher Felix Doubront in the dirt. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, Cuzzi's ruling that the pitched ball made contact with Beltran and thus was a dead ball hit-by-pitch was reversed to a wild pitch, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 3-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 14-5.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Phil Cuzzi is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Gerry Davis' crew is now 7/15 (.467 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 146th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Yankees Manager Joe Girardi is now 5/8 (.625 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 86/146 (.589 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox, 4/24/14

Video: Play overturned; Replay Review deems Doubront's 1-1 a wild pitch for an extra Yankees run (NYY)

MLB Instant Replay 145: Dan Bellino (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Dan Bellino's safe call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Diamondbacks-Cubs game. With none out and none on, Cubs batter Emilio Bonifacio hit a 2-2 curveball from Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Bolsinger on the ground to center fielder Tony Campana, who threw to second baseman Aaron Hill as Bonifacio slid head-first into second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Bellino's ruling that Hill did not tag Campana while off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 1-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s first Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Dan Bellino is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's crew is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 145th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

D-Backs Manager Kirk Gibson is now 1/3 (.333 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 86/145 (.593 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs, 4/24/14

Video: Play stands; After exhaustive five-minute review, Bellino's out call at 2nd stands as called (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 144: Greg Gibson (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Greg Gibson's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Royals-Indians game. With one out and one on, Indians batter Jason Kipnis hit a 1-1 eephus from Royals pitcher Bruce Chen on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who tagged first base and threw to catcher Brett Hayes as Royals baserunner R3 Asdrubal Cabrera slid into home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Royals Manager Ned Yost and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Gibson's ruling that Hayes did not block home plate in violation of experimental Rule 7.13 and tagged Cabrera ahead of his touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Greg Gibson is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Bill Miller's crew is now 7/7 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 144th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Indians Manager Terry Francona is now 2/7 (.286 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Umpires are now 85/144 (.590 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Indians, 4/24/14
Video: Play stands; Francona's request for an Umpire-initiated review is granted, but call stands (CLE)

MLB Ejection 017: Gerry Davis (1; Michael Pineda)

HP Umpire Gerry Davis ejected Yankees pitcher Michael Pineda for an illegal substance (pine tar; Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-Red Sox game. With two outs and none on, Red Sox batter Grady Sizemore hit a 1-1 fastball from Pineda for a foul ball. After the pitch, upon request from opposing Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Davis approached Pineda and inspected his glove, hand and person for foreign substances before finding an illegal substance on Pineda's neck, resulting in his ejection. Replays indicate Pineda's neck possessed an unnatural shine and the substance was transferred to Davis' hand upon inspection, the call was correct pursuant to Rule 8.02(b).* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 2-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Gerry Davis now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = -1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 Prev + 1 Irrecusable = 1).
*Rule 8.02(b): "The pitcher shall not—Have on his person, or in his possession, any foreign substance. For such infraction of this section (b) the penalty shall be immediate ejection from the game. In addition, the pitcher shall be suspended automatically. In National Association Leagues, the automatic suspension shall be for 10 games."
Note: MLB is not a National Association League.

This is the 17th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 7th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pineda's line was 1.2 IP, 2 ER.
This is the Yankees' 2nd ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL East (NYY 2; BOS 1; BAL, TB, TOR 0).

This is Michael Pineda's first career MLB ejection.

This is Gerry Davis' first ejection since August 2, 2011 (Kevin Youkilis; QOC = Y).

Wrap: New York Yankee vs. Boston Red Sox, 4/23/14
Video: After running his finger along Pineda's neck, Davis ejects Michael for a sticky goo (NYY)
Video: MLB Must C: Curious; YES, NESN and the radio crews sort out the Pineda ejection (MLBAM)

Related Video: Earlier this month, also against Boston, Pineda's hand is covered in Pine Tar (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 143: Marty Foster (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Marty Foster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Mets game. With one out and two on, Cardinals batter Daniel Descalso hit a 2-0 sinker from Mets pitcher Kyle Farnsworth on a fly ball to center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who threw to shortstop Ruben Tejada to catcher Travis d'Arnaud as Cardinals baserunner R1 Matt Carpenter arrived at home plate via a slide. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Foster's ruling that d'Arnaud's glove tagged the back of Carpenter prior to Carpenter's touch arrival at home plate was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 3-2. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mary Foster is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's crew is now 4/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 143rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny is now 0/1 (.000 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 84/143 (.587 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. New York Mets, 4/23/14

Video: Play confirmed; Cardinals denied the potential tying run as failed challenge affirms out call (STL)
Video: MLB Must C: Caught, SNY TV and WOR radio broadcasts call the relay play (MLBAM)

MLB Ejection 016: Chris Conroy (1; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Giants Manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 4th inning of the Giants-Rockies game. With one out and one on, Giants batter Brandon Hicks took a 3-2 slider from Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood for a called third strike after which catcher Wilin Rosario threw to second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who tagged Giants baserunner R1 Brandon Crawford, resulting in an inning-ending double play. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee high (px 0.20, pz 1.736 / sz_bot 1.540), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 5-5. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 12-10, in 11 innings.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Chris Conroy now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 3).
Crew Chief Jim Joyce now has -1 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (-2 Prev + 1 Correct = -1).

This is the 16th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 4th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Giants' 2nd ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL West (SF 2; SD 1; ARI, COL, LAD 0).

This is Bruce Bochy's first ejection since June 11, 2013 (Wally Bell; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

This is Chris Conroy's first ejection since April 28, 2013 (DeMarlo Hale; QOC = U [Time Delay]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 4/23/14
Video: SF Bay Area talks about Bochy's ejection, calling the pitch low despite PFX's #s (SF)
Video: After ushering Hicks away from the scene, Bochy says too much and is kicked out (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 142: DJ Reyburn (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire DJ Reyburn's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Diamondbacks-Cubs game. With none out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Tony Campana hit a 3-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop on the ground to shortstop Starlin Castro, who attempted to gather the loose baseball as Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Chris Owings arrived at second base via a feet-first slide. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Reyburn's ruling that Castro did not possess the ball and tag second base prior to Owings' arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 5-2. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

DJ Reyburn is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's crew is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 142nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Cubs Manager Rick Renteria is now 4/10 (.400 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 83/142 (.585 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs, 4/23/14

Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs' 9th inning safe call is confirmed after late-game challenge (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 141: Larry Vanover (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Larry Vanover's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Rangers-Athletics game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Prince Fielder hit a 0-2 fastball from A's pitcher Sonny Gray on the ground to shortstop Jed Lowrie, who threw to catcher Derek Norris as Rangers baserunner R3 Alex Rios arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Vanover's ruling that Norris did not tag Rios prior to Rios' touch arrival at home plate was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rangers were leading, 2-0.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s first Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Larry Vanover is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Larry Vanover's crew is now 2/5 (.400 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 141st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Oakland A's Manager Bob Melvin is now 3/12 (.250 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 82/141 (.582 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics, 4/23/14

Video: Play overturned; Vanover's safe call at the plate is reversed, removing a Rangers run (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 140: Paul Schrieber (05)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Paul Schrieber's ball three (count of 3-2) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Twins-Rays game. With none out and none on, Rays batter Yunel Escobar took a 2-2 cutter from Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno for a called third ball. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of initiation by Crew Chief Ted Barrett, Schrieber's ruling of a 3-2 count was affirmed, the call was correct.* The call is now incorrect.** At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 7-3. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Paul Schrieber (43)'s fifth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Paul Schrieber is now 3/5 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Ted Barrett's crew is now 5/10 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

*"Gentlemen, we have a conundrum": The call is correct for UEFL Replay Review purposes, as Schrieber's pre-review ruling of a 3-2 count matched Replay Review's decision of a 3-2 count; however, video evidence suggests the final pitch prior to review, reviewed and confirmed as ball three, was in fact ball four. Had an ejection resulted from this play, the Ejection Quality of Correctness (QOC) would have been incorrect.
**After review, the Original Ruling has been reversed in a 6-0-0 decision by the UEFL Appeals Board.

This is the 140th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Umpires are now 82/140 (.586 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4/22/14

Video: Play stands; Replay confirms the count is 3-2, even though evidence suggests otherwise (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 139: Jordan Baker (02)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Jordan Baker's safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Angels-Nationals game. With one out and one on, Angels baserunner R2 Erick Aybar attempted to steal third base on a 3-0 sinker from Nationals pitcher Jerry Blevins to catcher Sandy Leon, who threw to third baseman Anthony Rendon as Aybar arrived at third base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Baker's ruling that Rendon did not tag Aybar while he was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 6-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s second Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Jordan Baker is now 2/2 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jerry Meals' crew is now 4/7 (.571 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 139th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Nationals Manager Matt Williams is now 0/6 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 81/139 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Washington Nationals, 4/22/14

Video: Play stands; Aybar safe at third as stolen base is affirmed following three-minute replay review (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 138: Mark Ripperger (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mark Ripperger's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Reds-Pirates game. With one out and two on, Reds batter Brayan Pena hit a 0-0 changeup from Pirates pitcher Edinson Volquez on the ground to right fielder Travis Snider, who threw to shortstop Jordy Mercer as Pena arrived at second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Ripperger's ruling that Mercer did not tag Pena while he was off base was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 1-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Mark Ripperger (40)'s fourth Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mark Ripperger is now 2/4 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's crew is now 4/7 (.571 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 138th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle is now 4/7 (.571 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 80/138 (.580 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/22/14

Video: Play overturned; Pirates' challenge erases a Reds runner at second, settling for RBI single (PIT)

MLB Ejection 015: John Tumpane (1; Angel Pagan)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Giants CF Angel Pagan for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Giants-Rockies game. With one out and one on, Pagan took a 1-2 wilder from Rockies pitcher Tommy Kahnle for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the midpoint between the top of the uniform pants and shoulders (px .414, pz 3.369 / sz_top 3.210, MOE sz_top 3.293), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 7-1. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
John Tumpane now has -3 points in the UEFL (-1 Previous + 3 AAA - 1 Penalty - 4 Incorrect = -3).
Crew Chief Bob Davidson now has 1 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Prev + 0 Incorrect = 1).

This is the 15th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 9th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pagan was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the Giants' 1st ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL West (SD, SF 1; ARI, COL, LAD 0).
This is Angel Pagan's first ejection since July 21, 2012 (Mike Everitt; QOC = N).
This is John Tumpane's first ejection since May 12, 2013 (Kurt Suzuki; QOC = N).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies, 4/21/14
Video: After striking out in the 7th, Pagan protests too vehemently and is thrown from the game (SF)

MLB Instant Replays 136-137: Pattillo, Nelson (1, 1)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Marcus Pattillo's foul ball (no HR) call in the bottom of the 7th and 2B Umpire Jeff Nelson's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Astros-Mariners game. In the 7th, with none out and none on, Mariners batter Mike Zunino hit a 1-2 sinker from Astros pitcher Chad Qualls in the air to deep left field near the foul pole. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon and initiation by Crew Chief Jeff Nelson, Pattillo's ruling that the ball exited the playing field in foul territory was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 6-2.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Mariners batter Corey Hart hit a 2-2 sinker from Astros pitcher Matt Albers on the ground to shortstop Jonathan Villar, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as Mariners baserunner R1 Robinson Cano arrived at second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager McClendon, Nelson's ruling that Altuve caught the ball and legally tagged second base prior to Cano's arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 7-2. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Marcus Pattillo (18)'s first Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s first Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Marcus Pattillos is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Jeff Nelson is now 1/1 (1.000 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jeff Nelson 's crew is now 3/4 (.750 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 136th and 137th Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon is now 2/6 (.333 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 80/137 (.584 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 4/21/14

Video: Play stands; Umpire-initiated review confirms Pattillo's foul ball call in the 7th (HOU)

Video: Play stands; Robbie Cano, don't ya know, is out at second in the eighth inning (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 135: Adrian Johnson (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Adrian Johnson's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rangers-Athletics game. With none out and none on, Rangers batter Shin-Soo Choo hit a 2-2 fastball from Athletics pitcher Fernando Abad on the ground to Abad, deflected to Josh Donaldson, who threw to first baseman Daric Barton as Choo arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by A's Manager Bob Melvin, Johnson's ruling that Barton did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Choo's touch arrival was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Adrian Johnson is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Larry Vanover 's crew is now 2/4 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 135th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

A's Manager Bob Melvin is now 2/11 (.181 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 78/135 (.578 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Oakland Athletics, 4/21/14

Video: Play overturned; Bob Melvin challenges Johnson's safe call, drawing an overturn (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 134: Gary Cederstrom (02)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Gary Cederstrom's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Reds-Pirates game. With none out and three on, Reds batter Devin Mesoraco hit a 0-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Justin Wilson on a line drive to left fielder Starling Marte, who threw to catcher Russell Martin as Reds baserunner R2 Jay Bruce arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Cederstrom's ruling that Martin's glove tagged Bruce prior to his touch arrival at home plate was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-4. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s second Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Gary Cederstrom is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's crew is now 4/6 (.800 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 134th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Reds Manager Bryan Price is now 2/6 (.333 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 78/134 (.582 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/21/14

Video: Play stands; Sandberg challenges the 8th inning play at the plate, which is confirmed as out (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 133: Marvin Hudson (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Marvin Hudson's out (catch) call in the top of the 8th inning of the Marlins-Braves game. With one out and two on, Marlins batter Giancarlo Stanton hit a 1-1 slider from Braves pitcher Jordan Walden on the ground to shortstop Andrelton Simmons, who threw to second baseman Dan Uggla as Marlins baserunner R1 Marcell Ozuna arrived at second base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Hudson's ruling that Uggla completed the action and momentum of the catch and lost the ball in the transfer was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 4-2, in 10 innings.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Marvin Hudson is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Jim Joyce's crew is now 2/6 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 133rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Marlins Manager Mike Redmond is now 4/8 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 77/133 (.579 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves, 4/21/14

Video: Play overturned; 2014's new interpretation of the catch/transfer rule comes into play in Atlanta (MIA)

MLB Replay Reviews 130-132: T Gibson, CB Bucknor (2-3, 3)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 4th, fair ball call in the top of the 7th and overturned HP Umpire CB Bucknor's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Tigers game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Tigers batter Nick Castellanos hit a 1-1 cutter from White Sox pitcher John Danks on the ground to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu as Castellanos arrived at first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Gibson's ruling that Abreu did not catch the ball and tag first base prior to Castellanos' touch arrival was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with none out and one on, White Sox batter Abreu hit a 3-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Anibal Sanchez on a fly ball to right field near the foul line. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Gibson's ruling that the ball landed in fair territory before bounding into the seats was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1.

Later in the inning, with one out and one on, White Sox batter Ramirez hit a 0-1 changeup from Tigers pitcher Sanchez on the ground to left fielder Rajai Davis, who threw to catcher Alex Avila as White Sox baserunner R2 Dayan Viciedo arrived at home plate. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a request by White Sox Manager Ventura and initiation by Crew Chief Dan Iassogna, Bucknor's ruling that Avila legally tagged Viciedo prior to his touch arrival at home plate was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This are Tripp Gibson (73)'s 2nd/3rd Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s third Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Tripp Gibson is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

CB Bucknor is now 1/3 (.333 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Dan Iassogna's crew is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

These are the 130th, 131st and 132nd Instant Replay Reviews of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

White Sox Manager Robin Ventura is now 1/6 (.167 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus is now 3/6 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 77/132 (.583 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 4/21/14

Video: Play stands; Castellanos beats out throw for an infield single, a call upheld by replay review (CWS)
Video: Play stands; Fair ball turns into a rule-book double on bounce into the right field stands (DET)
Video: Play overturned; Out call on play at the plate is reviewed and reversed in the seventh (CWS)