MLB Ejection & Review: Hallion, Guccione (1, 06)

2B Umpire Tom Hallion ejected Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg for arguing an Instant Replay Review decision that confirmed HP Umpire Chris Guccione's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Reds game. With two out and one on, Phillies batter Domonic Brown hit a 0-0 fastball from Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips to catcher Devin Mesoraco as Phillies baserunner R1 Marlon Byrd slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg and initiation by Crew Chief Hallion, Guccione's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. Replays indicate F2 Mesoraco possessed the ball while upon home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the Reds were leading, 6-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Chris Guccione (68)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
This is the Phillies' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL East (MIA, NYM 3; ATL, PHI 2; WAS 0).

This is the 77th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 31st Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 462nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since May 26, 1993 (Charlie Williams; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Tom Hallion's first ejection since Sept 8, 2013 (Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y [Safe/Out: Reversed]).
This is Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 245/462 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/7/14
Video: Play confirmed; Block at plate is ruled legal, leading to Sandberg's early departure (CIN)

MLB Replay Reviews 460-461: Hamari, Miller (04, 04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Adam Hamari's out call in the top of the 6th and confirmed 3B Umpire Bill Miller's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Red Sox-Tigers game. In the 6th, with none out and none on, Red Sox batter Dustin Pedroia hit a 1-2 slider from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on the ground to shortstop Eugenio Suarez, who threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Pedroia arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Hamari's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 5-2.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Red Sox baserunner R2 Xander Bogaerts attempted to steal third base off Tigers pitcher Joe Nathan. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Miller's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 8-5. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 8-6.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Bill Miller (26)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 460th, 461st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 244/461 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Red Sox lead off the sixth with an infield single following review (FOX)
Video: Play confirmed; Bogaerts runs into third base ahead of Nathan, who pushes him off base (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 459: Andy Fletcher (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Andy Fletcher's safe call in the bottom of the 11th inning of the Braves-Diamondbacks game. With none out and none on, Diamondbacks batter Ender Inciarte bunted a 0-1 fastball from Braves pitcher David Carpenter on the ground to second baseman Dan Uggla, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Inciarte arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Fletcher's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 15th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 459th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 243/459 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/7/14
Video: Play overturned; Braves get an out on flip play to first base in extra innings (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 458: Pat Hoberg (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Pat Hoberg's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mets-Giants game. With none out and none on, Giants batter Angel Pagan swung at and missed a 1-2 changeup from Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia that flew to the backstop, where it was fielded by catcher Anthony Recker, who threw to first baseman Lucas Duda as Pagan arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Hoberg's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mets were leading, 4-3. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 458th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins' 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 243/458 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/7/14
Video: Play confirmed; Pagan's hustle on a strikeout leads to critical Giants baserunner in 9th (NYM)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Iassogna, Scott (1, 05)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 9th and Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Dale Scott's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Dodgers-Rockies game. In the 7th, with none out and none on, Dodger batter Matt Kemp hit a 0-0 slider from Rockies pitcher Matt Belisle on a fly ball to center fielder Drew Stubbs, who threw to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki as Kemp slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Scott's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Troy Tulowitzki took a 3-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Chris Perez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and belt high (px .654, pz 2.453), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 7-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s first ejection of 2014.
This is Dale Scott (5)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dan Iassogna now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
*Contrary to the broadcast, the reviewed call was Scott's safe call at second base, not the issue of base coach interference, which, pursuant to Replay Review Regulations, is not reviewable.

This is the 76th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 33rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Tulowitzki was 2-5 in the contest.
This is the 457th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Rockies' 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL West (COL 4; LAD, SF 2; SD 1; ARI 0).
This is Troy Tulowitzki's first ejection since May 14, 2014 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since June 3, 2013 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 242/457 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Kemp briefly hops off second while tag is applied for the out (COL)
Video: Tulo concludes his Friday evening by getting sent to the showers arguing a K3 call (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 456: Rob Drake (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Rob Drake's ball (no HBP) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Mets-Giants game. With two out and none on, Giants batter Matt Cain took a 0-0 fastball from Mets pitcher Jon Niese in the dirt and to the backstop for a called first ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Drake's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 456th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 242/456 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Cain is grazed in the foot and awarded first base on Replay Review (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 455: Larry Vanover (10)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Larry Vanover's out call in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Athletics-Orioles game. With one out and two on, Orioles batter Adam Jones hit a 1-0 fastball from A's pitcher Fernando Abad on the ground to right fielder Brandon Moss, who threw to catcher Derek Norris as A's baserunner R2 Nick Markakis slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The A's ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 11 innings.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 455th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 242/455 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/6/14
Video: Play confirmed; A's preserve the tie score, cutting down the game-winner in the 10th (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 454: Fieldin Culbreth (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Fieldin Culbreth's foul ball (no fan interference) call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Blue Jays game. With one out and none on, Cardinals batter Tony Cruz hit a 0-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Bautista, who attempted to catch the foul fly near the stands. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Culbreth's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
*This is the first spectator interference out call generated by Replay Review in 2014.

This is the 454th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 241/454 (.532 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay finds evidence of interference and awards Toronto an out (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 453: Mike DiMuro (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mike DiMuro's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Yankees-Royals game. With two out and one on, Royals baserunner R1 Nori Aoki attempted to steal second base off Yankees catcher Brian McCann, who threw to second baseman Brian Roberts as Aoki slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, DiMuro's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 4-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 453rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Yankees Manager Joe Girardi's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 241/453 (.533 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Yanks catch Aoki stealing on overturned call at second base (NYY)

MLB Replay Reviews 451-452: Tony Randazzo (01, 02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tony Randazzo's safe call in the top of the 9th and out (catch) call in the top of the 10th innings of the Marlins-Cubs game. In the 9th, with one out and three on, Marlins batter Justin Bour hit a 3-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Hector Rondon on the ground to first baseman Anthony Rizzo who threw to Rondon as Bour arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Randazzo's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 3-1.

In the 10th, with two out and none on, Marlins batter Casey McGehee hit a 3-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Brian Schlitter on a line drive to right fielder Nate Scheirholtz. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Randazzo's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-3, in 13 innings.

This is Tony Randazzo (11)'s first, second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 22nd, 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 451st, 452nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 24th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 241/452 (.534 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/6/14
Video: Play overturned; Marlins gain an RBI on overturned call at first base (CHC)
Video: Play overturned; Replay shows that the ball was trapped against the ground in right field (MIA)

UEFL's The Left Field Corner Newsletter Out for June 2014

The Umpire Ejection Fantasy League's publication The Left Field Corner has been released for June 2014, featuring our monthly recap of recent rumblings in the UEFL officiating world.

UEFL's June 2014 LF Corner is now available.

The June 2014 edition of The Left Field Corner, which is available online as a PDF document via, and can be downloaded from, the UEFL Portal care of Google Drive/Docs. This month's edition includes the following articles:
> Heating Up: Ejections on Pace For Highest Seasonal Mark in 6 Years.
> Minor Details: 11 MiLB Umpires Make Big League Debuts (also includes MiLBU v MLBU Replay Review statistics and analysis).
> The Obvious Miss: Replay Overuse Leads to Unexpected Results.

In addition to our usual features:
> UEFL Update: '14 Content Passes '13 UEFL, Quantity of posting activity has already passed 2013 levels.
> Replay Review Success Rates: The best and worst teams in MLB when it comes to Replay Affirmation and Overturn rates.
> Just the Stats: A glimpse at the UEFL Leaderboard.
> From the Board: A look at Recent UEFL Appeals Board Cases.

If there is anything Close Call Sports/UEFL can do to tailor The LF Corner more to your interests or if you wish to provide any other feedback, please comment here or send an e-mail reply to info [at] closecallsports [dot] com.

Current & past issues of The Left Field Corner are accessible from the UEFL Portal's LF Corner page.

MLB Ejection 075: Bill Miller (3; Mike Redmond)

1B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Marlins Manager Mike Redmond for arguing a fair ball call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Marlins-Rays game. With one out and two on, Rays batter Desmond Jennings hit a 0-2 fastball on a line along the first base foul line to right fielder Giancarlo Stanton. Replays indicate the airborne batted ball crossed the first base bag and landed on the foul line past the first base bag and in front of Miller's position, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 9-6. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 11-6.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Bill Miller now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 18 points in Crew Division (17 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 18).
*Pursuant to MLB Replay Review regulations, this play is not challengeable; Redmond allegedly argued that the play was challengeable and when told it was not by Miller, Redmond violated MLB's Standards for Removal from the Game guidelines, thus incurring his ejection. Pursuant to Regulation V.C. governing reviewable calls, a fair/foul ball call is reviewable only when the baseball lands at or beyond the set positions of the first or third base Umpire, which, replay conclusively demonstrates, Jennings' hit did not. Thus, Miller's ruling that the play was not reviewable was correct.

This is the 75th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 30th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Marlins' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM 3; ATL 2; PHI 1; WAS 0).
This is Mike Redmond's first ejection since May 20, 2014 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since March 16, 2014 (S Ron Roenicke; QOC = U [Safe/Out CM]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/5/14
Video: Redmond gets tossed trying to challenge a non-reviewable fair/foul play in the 7th (MLB, 1:53)

MLB Replay Reviews 449-450: Bucknor, Iassogna (07, 06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire CB Bucknor's out call in the top of the 5th and overturned 1B Umpire Dan Iassogna's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Royals game. In the 5th, with two out and none on, Cardinals batter Yadier Molina hit a 2-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura on a ground ball to left fielder Alex Gordon, who threw to second baseman Omar Infante as Molina slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Bucknor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 2-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Cardinals batter Oscar Taveras hit a 3-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Greg Holland on the ground to second baseman Omar Infante, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Taveras arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Iassogna's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 3-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 19th, 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 449th, 450th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 10th, 11th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 241/450 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/5/14
Video: Play stands; Yadi goes for a double on slow roller, but is thrown out on upheld call (STL)
Video: Play overturned; Taveras hustles for an infield single on reversed call in the 9th (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 448: Mike Estabrook (07)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. With two out and two on, Diamondbacks batter Chris Owings hit a 0-1 slider from Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio on a line drive to left fielder Corey Dickerson, who threw to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki to catcher Wilin Rosario as Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Gerardo Parra slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 4-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 12-7.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 448th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 240/448 (.537 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/5/14
Video: Play confirmed; Rockies employ the relay to end the 4th on waiting-for-him out at the plate (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 447: Clint Fagan (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Clint Fagan's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Mets-Cubs game. With one out and one on, Cubs batter Eli Whiteside hit a 1-0 fastball from Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom on a fly ball to left fielder Andrew Brown, who threw to catcher Travis d'Arnaud as Cubs baserunner R3 Luis Valbuena slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Fagan's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 447th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's MLB-leading 23rd (T-OAK) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/447 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs earn a sacrifice fly on reversed double play at the plate (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 446: John Tumpane (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire John Tumpane's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Phillies-Nationals game. With two out and one on, Nationals batter Jose Lobaton hit a 0-1 slider from Phillies pitcher Justin De Fratus on the ground to shortstop Jimmy Rollins, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Lobaton arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Tumpane's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 4-2. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's eighth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 446th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/446 (.537 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals, 6/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Nats get an infield single on high chopper turned bang-banger at first (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 445: Sean Barber (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Sean Barber's HR call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Athletics-Yankees game. With one out and one on, Yankees batter Jacoby Ellsbury hit a 2-2 fastball from Athletics pitcher Drew Pomeranz on a line drive to right field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by A's Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Tom Hallion, Barber's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 2-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 445th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/445 (.538 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. New York Yankees, 6/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Ellsbury's bullet liner down the line is reversed to a double upon review (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 444: Larry Vanover (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Giants-Reds game. With two out and one on, Giants batter Buster Posey hit a 0-2 slider from Reds pitcher Mike Leake on the ground to third baseman Todd Frazier, who threw to first baseman Brayan Pena as Posey arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Vanover's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 2-1. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's MLB-leading 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 444th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/444 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Reds are out of the inning on reversed pulled foot call at first base (CIN)

MLB Ejection & Replays: Danley, Cederstrom (2|08, 06)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing a ball four call in the bottom of the 8th and Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Gary Cederstrom's safe call in the bottom of the fourth and HP Umpire Danley's ball four (count; record keeping) call in the top of the 5th inning of the White Sox-Dodgers game. In the 4th, with two out and two on, Dodgers batter Justin Turner hit a 0-0 cutter from White Sox pitcher John Danks on the ground to second baseman Gordon Beckham, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu to shortstop Alexei Ramirez to third baseman Leury Garcia as Dodgers baserunner R3 Adrian Gonzalez slid into third base, Turner out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Cederstrom's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 5th, with one out and two on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn took a curveball from Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett for a called fourth ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of an initiation by Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom, Danley's ruling of a walk was reversed and the count adjusted to 3-2, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodger batter Yasiel Puig took a 3-2 splitter from White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.726, pz 1.763 / sz_bot 1.7 [MOE 1.783]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gary Cederstrom (38)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Kerwin Danley now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has -2 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -2).
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 74th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 29th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 442nd, 443rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the White Sox's 3rd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, KC 3; DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since May 24, 2014 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Kerwin Danley's first ejection since May 27, 2014 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/443 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Sox get out of the 4th inning on an unconventional double play (CWS)
Video: Play overturned; When Dunn walks to first, Danley loses track of the count (LAD)
Video: Already frustrated, Ventura argues from dugout during mound visit and is thrown out (CWS)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Wolcott, Gibson (2, 08)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Red Sox C A.J. Pierzynski for arguing a ball call in the bottom of the 6th and Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Greg Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Red Sox-Indians game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Indians batter Mike Aviles hit a 1-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Brandon Workman on the ground to shortstop Stephen Drew, who threw to first baseman Brock Holt as Aviles arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Gibson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indains were leading, 1-0.

In the 6th, with none out and none on, Indians batter Asdrubal Cabrera took four consecutive pitches from Workman for balls. Replays indicate all pitches were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 2-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 7-4, in 12 innings.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Greg Gibson (53)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Quinn Wolcott now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 73rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 32nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pierzynski was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 441st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Red Sox' 9th ejection of 2014, 1st in MLB/AL East (BOS 9; NYY, TB 5; TOR 2; BAL 1).
This is A.J. Pierzynski's first ejection since Aug 12, 2013 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since May 31, 2014 (Rob Leary; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/441 (.542 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Drew throws to first ahead of Aviles for a replay-aided out in the 5th (BOS)
Video: After a four-pitch walk to start the sixth, AJ argues too vehemently and is tossed (BOS)

MLB Ejection 072: Todd Tichenor (1; Rick Renteria)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Chicago Cubs Manager Rick Renteria for arguing a ball one call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Mets-Cardinals game. With one out and none on, Mets batter Curtis Granderson took a 0-0 slider from Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.8, pz 1.444 / sz_bot 1.53), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 3-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Todd Tichenor (97)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Todd Tichenor now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 11 points in Crew Division (10 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 11).

This is the 72nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 28th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Cubs' 6th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 6; PIT, STL 3; CIN, MIL 2).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since May 7, 2014 (Tom Woodring; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Todd Tichenor's first ejection since July 14, 2013 (Jonny Gomes; QOC = Y [Time Request]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/4/14
Video: Renteria continues to protest the ball one call to Curtis, prompting Tich's heave-ho (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 440: Mike DiMuro (07)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. With none out and two on, Rockies batter Michael Cuddyer hit a 0-0 cutter from Diamondbacks pitcher Josh Collmenter on a line drive to right fielder Gerardo Parra, who threw to catcher Miguel Montero as Rockies baserunner R2 Troy Tulowitzki slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, DiMuro's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 4-4. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 16-8.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 440th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 239/440 (.543 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/4/14
Video: Play confirmed; Rocks tie the game on a reviewed two-RBI double in the fifth (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 439: Dale Scott (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Dale Scott's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Royals game. With one out and two on, Royals batter Lorenzo Cain hit a 2-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on the ground to second baseman Mark Ellis, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta to first baseman Allen Craig as Cain arrived at first base, Royals baserunner R1 Salvador Perez out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Scott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 2-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-2, in 11 innings.

This is Dale Scott (5)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 439th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 238/439 (.542 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/4/14
Video: Play stands; Cain's double play ends the seventh on upheld bang-bang play at first base (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 438: Will Little (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Will Little's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mariners-Braves game. With one out and none on, Braves batter Justin Upton hit a 2-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney on the ground to shortstop Brad Miller, who threw to first baseman Justin Smoak as Upton arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 2-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 438th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 237/438 (.541 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/4/14
Video: Play confirmed; Upton's groundout draws Mariners closer to victory after Replay Review (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 436-437: Mark Wegner (08-09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Mark Wegner's out call in the bottom of the 1st and upheld Wegner's no HR (foul ball) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Brewers-Twins game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Twins baserunner R2 Brian Dozier attempted to steal third base off Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who threw to third baseman Mark Reynolds as Dozier slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Wegner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 4th, with one out and none on, Twins batter Trevor Plouffe hit a 1-2 changeup from Brewers pitcher Marco Estrada to deep left field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Gardenhire and initiation by Crew Chief Wegner, Wegner's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 3-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s eighth, ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 13th, 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 436th, 437th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 14th, 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 236/437 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/4/14
Video: Play overturned; Gardy's timely challenge gets Twins a steal of third in the first inning (MIN)
Video: Play upheld; Twins miss going back-to-back on upheld foul ball call in the fourth (MIN)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 434-435: Jerry Layne (05-06)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Jerry Layne's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd and confirmed Layne's record keeping: count (strike two) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 2-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Chase Anderson on a line drive to center fielder Ender Inciarte, who threw to second baseman Aaron Hill to catcher Miguel Montero as Rockies baserunner R1 Wilin Rosario slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, the Rockies were leading, 1-0.

In the 4th, with one out and one on, Rockies batter Rosario swung at and missed a 2-1 changeup from Diamondbacks pitcher Anderson for a second strike. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, Layne's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s fifth, sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 434th, 435th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 11th, 12th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 235/435 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/3/14
Video: Play overturned; D-Backs' relay nips runner on play at the plate following challenge (ARI)
Video: Play confirmed; After Layne rules a swinging second strike, Replay confirms the count (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 433: Chris Conroy (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Chris Conroy's out call in the top of the 5th inning of the Rays-Marlins game. With one out and one on, Rays baserunner R1 Yunel Escobar attempted to steal second base off Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez, who threw to second baseman Ed Lucas as Escobar slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Conroy's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 433rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 234/433 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Miami Marlins, 6/3/14
Video: Play stands; Escobar attempts to catch Marlins unaware, but is thrown out at second (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 432: Brian Gorman (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Brian Gorman's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Blue Jays-Tigers game. With one out and two on, Tigers pitcher Joe Nathan threw to third baseman Don Kelly in an attempt to pick off Blue Jays baserunner R3 Jose Reyes as Reyes slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Gorman's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 1-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 21st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 432nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 233/432 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/3/14
Video: Play confirmed; Reyes dives back into third safely on challenge that confirms the call (DET)

MLB Instant Replay Review 431: Tripp Gibson (06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Royals-Cardinals game. With one out and none on, Cardinals batter Oscar Taveras hit a 0-1 fastball from Royals pitcher James Shields on the ground to third baseman Mike Moustakas, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Taveras arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Gibson's ruling was overturned, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 4-0. The Royals utilmately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 431st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 232/431 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/3/14
Video: Play overturned; Hosmer recovers to tag Taveras for the out at first base (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 430: Ed Hickox (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Ed Hickox's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Phillies-Nationals game. With one out and none on, Phillies batter David Buchanan hit a 0-1 fastball from Nationals pitcher Jordan Zimmermann on the ground to first baseman Adam LaRoche, who threw to Zimmermann as Buchanan arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Hickox's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 7-0.

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's seventh supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 430th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 232/430 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals, 6/3/14
Video: Play overturned; In his fourth MLB AB, Buchanan nearly beats out an infield chopper (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 429: CB Bucknor (06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire CB Bucknor's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Royals-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Royals batter Lorenzo Cain hit a 1-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller on the ground to third baseman Matt Carpenter, who threw to first baseman Allen Craig as Cain arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Bucknor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 1-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 429th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 232/429 (.541 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/2/14
Video: Play stands; Royals eke out an infield single on challenge by Redbirds' Matheny (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 428: Brian Gorman (02)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Brian Gorman's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Mariners-Yankees game. With none out and two on, Mariners batter Endy Chavez bunted a 0-0 fastball from Yankees pitcher David Phelps to Phelps, who threw to third baseman Yangervis Solarte as Mariners baserunner R2 Mike Zunino slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, Gorman's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 10-2.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 428th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Yankees Manager Joe Girardi's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 231/428 (.540 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees, 6/2/14
Video: Play stands; Mariners' bid for a sacrifice bunt turns into a bases loaded situation (NYY)

MLB Replay Reviews 426-427: Davis, Wolcott (06, 10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Gerry Davis' out call in the bottom of the 3rd and upheld 2B Umpire Quinn Wolcott's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Indians game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Indians batter Michael Brantley hit a 1-1 cutter from Red Sox pitcher John Lackey on the ground to first baseman Brock Holt, who threw to shortstop Stephen Drew to first baseman Holt as Brantley arrived at first base, Indians baserunner Asdrubal Cabrera out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Davis' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 3-0.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Indians baserunner R1 Mike Aviles attempted to steal second base off Red Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager Farrell, Wolcott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 3-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 23rd, 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 426th, 427th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 12th, 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 230/427 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/2/14
Video: Play overturned; BoSox win a double play on successful challenge of out call (BOS)
Video: Play stands; Indians steal 2nd base in the 7th as Farrell's second challenge fails (BOS)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review Stats: Week 9 Sabermetrics

Ejection & Instant Replay Review Statistics and Sabermetrics are now available for MLB Week 9. As the numbers and trends solidify, Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League continues with the strategic statistics reporting, the first measure of umpire-centric sabermetrics in professional baseball. Visit Instant Replay Review Statistics 101: Week 1 Sabermetrics for an introduction to Ejection & Replay Review definitions and terms, including Review Affirmation Percentage (RAP), also known as QOC (Quality of Correctness), Replay Percentage of Success (RPS), alternatively, 1.000 - RAP = RPS, and Manager's Challenge Success Percentage (CSP). Also included is Team Success Percentage (TSP), which includes all Replay Reviews; both Manager's Challenges and Crew Chief Reviews.

With Week 9 of the MLB Regular Season in the books, the UEFL recaps traditional ejections, plus professional baseball's "this time it counts" living experiment with Instant Replay Reviews.

We begin this week's sabermetric analysis with umpire ejections.
Ejections: 71 (on pace for 204 [+8 from last wk] Ejections). (Compare to: 180 Total 2013 Ejections)
"Team most active" (Team with most Ejections): Boston Red Sox - 8 (TB, NYY, CHC - 5).
"Team least active" (Team with least Ejections): BAL, CLE, MIN, OAK, PHI, SD - 1.
"Manager ejections leader" (Manager ejected most often): Rick Renteria - 3 (1.000 QOC Y).
"Player ejections leader" (Player ejected most often): Daniel Murphy, Elvis Andrus - 2.
"Umpire leader" (Umpire with most Ejections): Dan Bellino (1.000 QOC + 3 QOCU).
"Crew most active" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Ejections): Fieldin Culbreth - 8 (.750).
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest Simple QOC): Basner, Tim Timmons - 1.000 in 3/3.
"Overall QOC percentage" (Overall QOC Y value): .745 (38 Y / 13 N) + 20 Irrecusable = 71 Total.
"Team Status Pre-Ejection" (Winning-Losing-Tied [W-L-T] Record prior to Ejection): 12-40-19.
"Team Status Post-Ejection" (Game Record [W-L]): 26-45. (Delta: 14-5; WPCT: .737).

Next up is the category of Instant Replay Reviews. Our sample size is n=425.

Key bullet points:
"Team Most Used" (Made use of Replay Review most often): Oakland A's, Chicago Cubs - 22.
"Team Least Used" (Least use of Replay): Baltimore Orioles - 7.
"Manager's Challenge Leaders" (Most challenges filed): Rick Renteria - 21 (.476 CSP).
"Most successful Manager" (Manager with highest CSP): Mike Redmond - .833 in 10/12.
"League average Manager" (Average CSP for all Managers): .497.
"Least successful Manager" (Manager with lowest CSP): Bryan Price, Terry Francona - .250.*
"Most successful team in review" (Team with highest TSP): Atlanta Braves - .727.
"Least successful team in review" (Team with lowest TSP): Cincinnati Reds - .182.
"Umpire most questioned" (Most Replay Reviews): Jim Reynolds - 13 (.615 RAP).
"Crew most questioned" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Reviews): Larry Vanover - 29 (.345).
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest RAP): Bellino, Carapazza, Guccione - 1.000 in 5/5.
"Umpire of greatest overturn" (Umpire with lowest RAP): Pat Hoberg, Dale Scott - .000 in 0/3.
"Overall affirmation or QOC percentage" (Overall RAP): .539 (229/425 Affirmed Replay Reviews).
Team Status Pre-Review (Winning or Losing prior to review [Win-Loss-Tied]): 141-174-108.
Team Status Post-Review (Game Record [W-L]): 201-222. (Delta: 60-48; WPCT: .556).

Actual data (Raw Data for Replay Reviews):

MLB Instant Replay Review 425: Sean Barber (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Sean Barber's HBP call in the top of the 6th inning of the Pirates-Dodgers game. With one out and one on, Pirates batter Russell Martin took a 0-2 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke for a hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Barber's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Sean Barber (29)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Eric Cooper's eighth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 425th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 14th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 229/425 (.539 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/1/14

Video: Play confirmed; Replay shows Martin's forearm was indeed drilled by Greinke's pitch (ESPN)

MLB Ejection 071: Jerry Meals (1; Anthony Rizzo)

HP Umpire Jerry Meals ejected Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 4th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With none out and one on, Rizzo took three consecutive pitches from Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse for called first, second and third strikes. Replays indicate the second called strike was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.681, pz 1.493 / sz_bot 1.730), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 8-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-0.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Jerry Meals now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect = 0).

Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 6 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (6 Prev + 0 N = 6).

This is the 71st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 31st player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Rizzo was 0-1 in the contest.

This is the Cubs' 5th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 5; PIT, STL 3; CIN, MIL 2).

This is Anthony Rizzo's first career MLB ejection.

This is Jerry Meals' first ejection since July 29, 2013 (John Farrell; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/1/14

Video: After striking out, Rizzo turns his ire towards Meals, who promptly gives the thumb (CHC)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Reyburn, T Barrett (1, 07)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 3rd and Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Ted Barrett's no-HR (foul ball) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rays-Red Sox game. In the 3rd, with one out and one on, Red Sox batter Dustin Pedroia took a 2-1 fastball from Rays pitcher Erik Bedard for a called second strike before grounding out. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and belt-high, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with two out and one on, Red Sox batter Xander Bogaerts hit a 1-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Grant Balfour to deep left field and past the Green Monster foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Red Sox Manager John Farrell and initiation by Crew Chief Ted Barrett, Barrett's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Red Sox were leading, 4-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

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

DJ Reyburn now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 7).

Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 3 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (2 Prev + 1 Y = 3).

This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 70th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 30th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pedroia was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the 424th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the Red Sox's 8th ejection of 2014, 1st in MLB/AL East (BOS 8; NYY, TB 5; TOR 2; BAL 1).

This is Dustin Pedroia's first ejection since Aug 7, 2012 (Paul Nauert; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since June 17, 2013 (Dale Sveum; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).

This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 11th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 228/424 (.538 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 6/1/14

Video: Pedroia gets run for arguing Reyburn's strike zone during the inning break (BOS)

Video: Play confirmed; Foul ball is confirmed as Boston is denied a late home run (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay 423: Seth Buckminster (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Angels-Athletics game. With none out and none on, Angels batter Hank Conger hit a 0-1 curveball from A's pitcher Sonny Gray on the ground to second baseman Eric Sogard, who threw to first baseman Alberto Callaspo as Conger arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Buckminster's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 6-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 423rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 18th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 227/423 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/1/14

Video: Play stands; Bang-bang play at first is upheld as an out during the LA-OAK game (LAA)