MLB Ejections 099-100: Vic Carapazza (2, 3; Rangers)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Rangers DH Alex Rios for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 4th and Rangers LF Michael Choice for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 10th inning of the Rangers-Angels game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Rangers batter Alex Rios took a 0-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and belt high (px .603, pz 3.365 / sz_top 3.720), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0.

In the 10th, with one out and none on, Rangers batter Michael Choice took a 3-2 changeup from Angels pitcher Mike Morin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px -.187, pz 1.171 / sz_bot 1.330), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
*UEFL Rule 6-5-c.AR(5) precludes the 0-0 pitch from "realistically resulted in a different outcome" consideration.

This is the 99th, 100th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 44th, 45th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Rios was 1-2 in the contest. Prior to ejection, Choice was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the Rangers' 5/6th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 6; OAK, SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Alex Rios' first ejection since Sept 14, 2013 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).
This is Michael Choice's first career MLB ejection.
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since May 10, 2014 (Mike Maddux; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/21/14
Video: After taking a called second strike in the zone, Rios makes out and takes out on Carapazza (FOX)
Video: Choice strikes out in the 10th on a full count, generating his extra-inning heave-ho (FOX)

MLB Ejection 098: Quinn Wolcott (3; Bob Melvin)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Athletics Manager Bob Melvin for arguing a previously argued foul ball call (Unsportsmanlike-NEC; DiMuro Rule) in the top of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Athletics game. With two out and two on, Red Sox batter Mike Napoli attempted to strike a 2-2 slider from A's pitcher Luke Gregerson for a called foul ball. Replays indicate the pitched ball entered the catcher's glove and did not contact the ground, the call is irrecusable pursuant to the DiMuro Rule concerning previously argued calls. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 1-1. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 10 innings.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 98th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Athletics' 4th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL West (OAK, SEA, TEX 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Bob Melvin's first ejection since March 8, 2014 (Adam Hamari; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes; ST]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since May 31, 2014 (Rob Leary; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/21/14
Video: After pleading his case at the time of the play, Melvin vents after allowing a run and is tossed (OAK)

MLB Instant Replay Review 563: James Hoye (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire James Hoye's out call at first base in the top of the 7th inning of the Pirates-Cubs game. With two out and none on, Pirates batter Gregory Polanco hit a 1-0 fastball from Cubs pitcher Justin Grimm on the ground to shortstop Starlin Castro, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo as Polanco arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Hoye's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Pirates were leading, 3-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 23rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 563rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 297/563 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs' inning-ending out call is reversed following Replay Review (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 562: Jerry Meals (07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Jerry Meals' HR (fan interference no-) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With one out and none on, Tigers batter Ian Kinsler hit a 1-0 fastball from Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer on a fly ball to deep left center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Indians Manager Terry Francona and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Meals, Meals' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 4-2. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Jerry Meals (41)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 562nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 297/562 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/21/14
Video: Play stands; Umpires review grandfathered boundary call and determine the hit was a HR (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 561: Mike Estabrook (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Brewers-Rockies game. With none out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 0-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Rob Wooten on a fly ball to right fielder Ryan braun, who threw to first baseman Mark Reynolds as Rockies baserunner R1 DJ LeMahieu returned to first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Estabrook's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 9-4. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 36th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 561st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 296/561 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/21/14
Video: Play stands; Estabrook rotates over to make back-end call to double up LeMahieu (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 560: Seth Buckminster (15)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's no catch (trap/safe) call in the top of the 1st inning of the Astros-Rays game. With two out and none on, Astros batter George Springer hit a 2-0 slider from Rays pitcher Jake Ordorizzi on a line drive to left fielder Brandon Guyer, who attempted to catch the sinking fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 15th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 560th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 295/560 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Rays get out of the top half of the first inning on reversed trap call in LF (TB)

MLB Instant Replay Review 559: Mark Wegner (11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With none out and none on, Twins batter Brian Dozier hit a 2-2 curveball from White Sox pitcher Andre Rienzo on a line drive to left fielder Alejandro De Aza, who threw to second baseman Gordon Beckham as Dozier arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Wegner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 559th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 295/559 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Dozier is cut down going for second in the bottom of the 3rd inning (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 558: Dan Iassogna (08)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Dan Iassogna's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Giants-Diamondbacks game. With two out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Chris Owings hit a 3-1 fastball from Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum on a fly ball to center fielder Gregor Blanco, who threw to shortstop Brandon Crawford to catcher Hector Sanchez as B1 Owings slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Iassogna's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Diamondbacks were leading, 3-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 558th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 295/558 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/20/14
Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs denied inside-the-parker on legal tag play at the plate (SF)

MLB Instant Replay Review 557: Alfonso Marquez (03)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Alfonso Marquez's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter A.J. Ellis hit a 1-1 fastball from Padres pitcher Dale Thayer on the ground to second baseman Jace Peterson, who attempted to tag Dodgers baserunner R1 Scott Van Slyke and threw to first baseman Tommy Medica to retire Ellis, Van Slyke out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Marquez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 5-3. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 557th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 294/557 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodger vs. San Diego Padres, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Dodgers prolong their last AB on reviewed tag play near 2nd (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 556: Andy Fletcher (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Andy Fletcher's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With two out and two on, Twins batter Brian Dozier hit a 1-1 sinker from White Sox pitcher Ronald Belisario on a line drive to left fielder Dayan Viciedo, who threw to catcher Tyler Flowers as Twins baserunner R2 Eduardo Escobar slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by White Sox Manager Robin Ventura, Fletcher's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Twins were leading, 5-4. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mark Wegner's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 556th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is White Sox Manager Robin Ventura's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 294/556 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/20/14
Video: Play confirmed; Twins walk off thanks to a creative slide by Escobar in the 9th (CWS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 555: Scott Barry (04)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Scott Barry's safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Mariners-Royals game. With none out and none on, Royals batter Jarrod Dyson hit a 1-2 changeup from Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney on the ground to first baseman Logan Morrison, who threw to Rodney as Dyson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Barry's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 7-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Scott Barry (87)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 555th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 21st (SEA's 22nd overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 293/555 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/20/14
Video: Play stands; Footrace in the 9th is a bang-bang play upheld by Replay Review (SEA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 554: Larry Vanover (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Larry Vanover's safe (pulled foot) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Cardinals game. With two out and none on, Phillies batter Marlon Byrd hit a 2-2 changeup from Cardinals pitcher Sam Freeman on the ground to shortstop Jhonny Peralta, who threw to first baseman Matt Adams as Byrd arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny, Vanover's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 5-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 554th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 292/554 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6/20/14
Video: Play stands; Adams can't find first base, allowing Byrd to reach safely in the seventh (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 553: Gerry Davis (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Gerry Davis' HBP no-call (ball) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Red Sox-Athletics game. With none out and none on, A's batter Craig Gentry took a 1-1 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Felix Doubront for a called second ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Davis 'ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 553rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 26th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 291/553 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Replays indicate pitch hit Gentry's right foot for a HBP in the 3rd (OAK)

MLB Replay Reviews 550-552: Kulpa, L Barrett (4, 09-10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Ron Kulpa's HR (fair ball) call in the bottom of the 4th, confirmed HP Umpire Lance Barrett's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 8th and confirmed Barrett's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Mets-Marlins game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Marlins batter Garrett Jones hit a 2-0 splitter from Mets pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka on a fly ball to deep right field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Mets Manager Terry Collins and initiation by Crew Chief Kulpa, Kulpa's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, with one out and three on, Mets batter Eric Campbell hit a 3-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Mike Dunn on a line drive to left fielder Marcell Ozuna, who threw to catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia as Mets baserunner R2 David Wright slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a reuest by Mets Manager Collins and initiation by Crew Chief Kulpa, Barrett's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 3-2.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Mets batter Chris Young hit a 3-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Steve Cishek on a fly ball to left fielder Ozuna, who threw to catcher Saltalamacchia as Mets baserunner R3 Kirk Nieuwenhuis slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Collins, Barrett's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 3-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Lance Barrett (94)'s ninth, 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's 11th, 12th, 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 550th, 551st, 552nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins 15th, 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 291/552 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Two runs come off the board on reversed home run call in the fourth (NYM)
Video: Play confirmed; Marlins cut down tying run with 7-2 putout in the top of the 8th (MIA)
Video: Play confirmed; Osuna cuts down second tying run to win it for Miami in the 9th (NYM)

MLB Replay Reviews 548-549: T Welke, Fagan (08, 09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Tim Welke's No HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 9th and confirmed 1B Umpire Clint Fagan's out call in the bottom of the 11th inning of the Braves-Nationals game In the 9th, with two out and one on, Nationals batter Anthony Rendon hit a 2-1 fastball from Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel on a fly ball to deep left-center field, near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Nationals Manager Matt Williams and initiation by Crew Chief Tim Welke, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 4-3.

In the 11th, with one out and none on, Nationals batter Kevin Frandsen hit a 2-2 curveball from Braves pitcher Juan Jaime on the ground to third baseman Chris Johnson, who threw to first baseman Freddie Freeman as Frandsen arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Williams, Fagan's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 4-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 13 innings.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Clint Fagan (82)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 30th, 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 548th, 549th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 18th, 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 289/549 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Nats tie the game as Kimbrel blows save thanks to reversed review (WAS)
Video: Play confirmed; Braves get an out on the tag after extra innings' review (WAS)

MLB Replay Reviews 546-547: Bob Davidson (12-13)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Bob Davidson's strike (live ball) call in the bottom of the 1st and upheld Davidson's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Pirates-Cubs game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo swung at and missed a 0-1 curveball from Pirates pitcher Charlie Morton. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle, Davidson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 1-0.

In the 2nd, with two out and one on, Pirates batter Pedro Alvarez hit a 2-2 slider from Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson on a line drive to right fielder Nate Schierholtz, who threw to catcher John Baker as Pirates baserunner R2 Ike Davis arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and initiation by Crew Chief Davidson, Davidson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 12th, 13th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 546th, 547th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 23rd, 24th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 288/547 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/20/14
Video: Play overturned; Wild pitch turns into dead ball strike as replay shows ball hit Rizzo's foot (PIT)
Video: Play stands; Out at the plate is upheld on appeal of Rule 7.13 plate-blocking rule (PIT)

Injury: Muchlinski Takes Foul to Mask, Leaves Game

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski was injured on a foul ball to the mask during Thursday's White Sox-Twins game.

Muchlinski is evaluated after the damaging hit.

With one out and none on in the top of the 4th inning, White Sox batter Alexei Ramirez fouled a 1-1 fastball from Twins pitcher Yohan Pino off White Sox catcher Kurt Suzuki's glove and into Muchlinski's protective face mask.

Muchlinski remained in the game for the remainder of the top and bottom of the 4th inning as 1B Umpire Mark Wegner returned to the umpire's dressing room to put on his plate gear. Muchlinski left the game prior to the top of the 5th inning with Wegner replacing him at home plate, Andy Fletcher serving as first base umpire and Chris Segal remaining at third base in the three-man crew.

If a concussion is diagnosed or as a precaution, Muchlinski will be placed on MLB's 7-day Concussion List.

Video: Muchlinski takes a shot to the face as mask, jaw absorb the totality of foul ball's force (MIN)

MLB Replay Reviews 544-545: Baker, Conroy (05, 10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Jordan Baker's safe call in the top of the 1st and upheld 1B Umpire Chris Conroy's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Blue Jays-Yankees game. In the 1st, with one out and two on, Yankees pitcher David Phelps threw to second baseman Brian Roberts as Blue Jays baserunner R2 Melky Cabrera slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, Baker's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with one out and none on, Blue Jays batter Dioner Navarro hit a 0-1 fastball from Yankees pitcher Shawn Kelley on the ground to second baseman Roberts, who threw to first baseman Mark Teixeira as Navarro arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, Conroy's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Yankees were leading, 6-4. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Chris Conroy (98)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Meals' 24th, 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 544th, 545th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Yankees Manager Joe Girardi's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 26th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 287/545 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees, 6/19/14
Video: Play overturned; Yankees pick off Cabrera on reversed call in the first inning (NYY)
Video: Play stands; Gibbons immediately asks for a late review, hoping for a pulled foot call (TOR)

MLB Instant Replay Review 543: Ted Barrett (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Ted Barrett's safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Brewers-Diamondbacks game. With two out and one on, Brewers batter Carlos Gomez hit a 0-0 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Stites on a line drive to right fielder Gerardo Parra, who threw to catcher Tuffy Gosewisch to shortstop Chris Owings as Gomez arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 4-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 543rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/543 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/19/14
Video: Play overturned; Diamondbacks get out of the inning on reversed call at second base (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 542: Tom Hallion (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Tom Hallion's safe call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Royals-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 2-1 fastball from Royals pitcher Danny Duffy on a fly ball to right fielder Nori Aoki, who caught the fly and threw to shortstop Alcides Escobar as Tigers baserunner R2 Miguel Cabrera returned to second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by the Royals Manager Ned Yost, Hallion's ruling was reversed, the call incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Tom Hallion (20)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 17th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 542nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 19th (KC's 20th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/542 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/19/14
Video: Play overturned; Royals complete the double play in the 8th as Cabrera falls asleep (DET)

MLB Ejection & Replay Reviews: Layne, DiMuro (3, 10-11)

2B Umpire Jerry Layne ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 3rd and Instant Replay Review overturned DiMuro's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Reds-Pirates game. In the 3rd, with one out and three on, Reds batter Alfredo Simon hit a 1-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Stolmy Pimentel on the ground to Pimentel, who threw to catcher Russell Martin as Reds baserunner R3 Devin Mesoraco slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, DiMuro's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate Martin violated the provisions of Rule 7.13 by blocking Mesoraco's access to home plate while not in possession of the baseball, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-0.

In the 5th, with two out and one on, Pirates batter Gregory Polanco hit a 1-1 splitter from Reds pitcher Alfredo Simon on a line drive to center fielder Billy Hamilton, who threw to catcher Mesoraco as Pirates baserunner R2 Pedro Alvarez slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Acting Manager (Bench Coach) Jeff Banister and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne under the auspices of a Rule 7.13 (home-plate collision) violation, DiMuro's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 9-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike DiMuro's 10th, 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 34th, 35th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*Replay affirmed DiMuro's ruling that there was no Rule 7.13 violation (the catcher did not violate), but reversed the quality of the "simple safe/out" call from out (tag) to safe (tag not in time).

This is the 97th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 40th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 540th, 541st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Pirates' 6th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, PIT 6; STL 3; CIN, MIL 2).
This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Ed Hickox; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jerry Layne's first ejection since May 17, 2014 (Scott Kazmir; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Pirates Acting Manager Jeff Banister's first (22nd overall PIT) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/541 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Reds score on a reversed force play-turned-Rule 7.13 violation call (CIN)
Video: Hurdle doesn't take too kindly to enforcement of the collision rule and is tossed for it (PIT)
Video: Play overturned; Pirates score on 2nd reviewed home plate collision call of the game (PIT)

2014 No-Hitter 2: Greg Gibson (2; Clayton Kershaw)

Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter with plate umpire Greg Gibson presiding Wednesday evening in Los Angeles marked the second no-hitter of the 2014 MLB season. Gibson was joined for the Rockies-Dodgers game by Phil Cuzzi (1B), Crew Chief Gerry Davis (2B) and Quinn Wolcott (3B). This is Kershaw's first career no-hitter, a career-high 15-strikeout performance.

Wednesday was Gibson's second plate no-hitter (Randy Johnson, 5/18/2004 [Perfect Game]) and the first MLB no-hitter since May 25, 2014 (Brian Knight; Josh Beckett). Gibson and crewmate Phil Cuzzi (Bud Smith, 9/3/2001) are the only members of this crew to have called a no-hitter.

Gibson received 46 callable pitches from Kershaw, a total of 28 balls and 18 called strikes; the look:

Balls: 23 called balls outside of strike zone / 5 called balls within strike zone = 23/28 = <90.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 17 called strikes inside strike zone / 1 called strike outside strike zone = 17/18 = 94.4% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 40/46 = <90.0% Accuracy (+4 in favor of Colorado/Against Kershaw).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball. NOTICE: This is a non-normalized plot and is not the basis for analysis!

MLB Replay Reviews 538-539: Iassogna, Scott (07, 06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna's out call in the top of the 1st and confirmed 1B Umpire Dale Scott's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Mariners-Padres game. In the 1st, with one out and one on, Mariners baserunner R1 Endy Chavez attempted to steal second base off Padres catcher Rene Rivera, who threw to shortstop Everth Cabrera as Chavez slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Iassogna's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Mariners batter Dustin Ackley hit a 0-1 changeup from Padres pitcher Huston Street on the ground to shortstop Cabrera, who threw to first baseman Yasmani Grandal as Ackley arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Mariners Manager McClendon and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Scott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 2-1. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dale Scott (5)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 23rd, 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 538th, 539th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon's 20th, 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 286/539 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. San Diego Padres, 6/18/14
Video: Play stands; Padres cut down Chavez on tricky tag at second base, Iassogna affirmed (SEA)
Video: Play confirmed; Crew Chief Review maintains the out call in the M's final ABs (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 536-537: Phil Cuzzi (09, 10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Phil Cuzzi's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd and confirmed Cuzzi's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. In the 3rd, with none out and none on, Dodgers batter Dee Gordon hit a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Jorge De La Rosa on the ground to catcher Wilin Rosario, who threw to first baseman Kyle Parker as Gordon arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Cuzzi's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0.

In the 5th, with none out and one on, Dodgers batter A.J. Ellis hit a 0-2 curveball from Rockies pitcher Franklin Morales on the ground to shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, who threw to second baseman DJ LeMahieu to first baseman Parker as Ellis arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Scott Van Slyke out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Weiss, Cuzzi's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 8-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 8-0, on a no-hitter by Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s ninth, 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 33rd, 34th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 536th, 537th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 17th, 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 284/537 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Gordon nearly beats out dribbler on reversed pulled foot call at first (COL)
Video: Play confirmed; Walt's second challenge of the game comes up short on broken-up DP (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 535: Adrian Johnson (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Astros-Nationals game. With none out and one on, Nationals baserunner R1 Denard Span attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as Span slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Johnson'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, 6-5.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 34th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 535th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 283/535 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals, 6/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Successful CS challenge paves the way for five Nats SB vs Houston (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 534: Marcus Pattillo (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Marcus Pattillo's out call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cubs-Marlins game. With none out and one on, Cubs batter Darwin Barney hit a 0-1 slider from Marlins pitcher Nathan Eovaldi on the ground to shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, who threw to second baseman Rafael Furcal to first baseman Garrett Jones as Barney arrived at first base, Cubs baserunner R1 John Baker out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Pattillo's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Marcus Pattillo (18)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 534th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 283/534 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 6/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs avoid a fifth-inning double play on an affirmed replay challenge (CHC)

MLB Ejection 096: Ted Barrett (3; Evan Marshall)

HP Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Diamondbacks P Evan Marshall for throwing at Brewers batter Ryan Braun in the top of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Diamondbacks game. With one out and two on, Braun took a 0-0 fastball from Marshall for a called first ball, located inside and at the top of the uniform pants (thrown behind the batter). Immediately thereafter, Braun took a 1-0 fastball from Marshall for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and belt-high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Diamondbacks were leading, 4-3. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Ted Barrett now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 9).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 8 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 8).

This is the 96th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Marshall's line was 0.0 IP, 2 H (3 ER).
This is the Diamondbacks' 2nd ejection of 2014, 4th in the NL West (COL 7; LAD, SF 3; ARI 2; SD 1).
This is Evan Marshall's first career MLB ejection.
This is Ted Barrett's 1st ejection since yesterday, June 16, 2014 (Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/17/14
Video: After throwing behind Ryan Braun, Marshall hits Braun and is immediately tossed (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 533: Todd Tichenor (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Todd Tichenor's No HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Twins-Red Sox game. With one out and one on, Red Sox batter Dustin Pedroia hit a 1-2 knuckle curve from Twins pitcher Phil Hughes on a fly ball to deep left field and near the top of the outfield wall, caroming back onto the playing field where it was fielded by left fielder Josh Willingham, who threw to second baseman Brian Dozier, who retired Pedroia as 2B Umpire Tim Welke ruled Pedroia out for running more than three feet away from his base path in order to avoid a tag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Red Sox Manager John Farrell and initiation by Crew Chief Welke, Tichenor's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Red Sox were leading, 2-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 533rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 283/533 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox, 6/17/14
Video: Play stands; Pedroia's hit off the top of the Green Monster results in an out call at 2nd base (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 532: Laz Diaz (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Laz Diaz's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Cubs-Marlins game. With none out and one on, Cubs pitcher Justin Grimm threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo in an attempt to pick off Marlins baserunner J.T. Realmuto. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Diaz's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 6-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 532nd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 26th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 282/532 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Miami Marlins, 6/17/14
Video: Play stands; Marlins baserunner is ruled safe on challenged pickoff attempt (MIA)

MLB Replay Reviews 530-531: L Barrett, Hoberg (08, 05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Lance Barrett's No HR (live ball, in play) call in the top of the 3rd and upheld 1B Umpire Pat Hoberg's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Orioles-Rays game. In the 3rd, with one out and three on, Orioles batter Chris Davis hit a 0-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Erik Bedard on a fly ball to deep left field near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter and initiation by Crew Chief Ron Kulpa, Barrett's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 3-0.

In the 5th, with one out and one on, Rays batter Evan Longoria hit a 1-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez on the ground to third baseman Manny Machado, who threw to first baseman Davis as Longoria arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Hoberg's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 5-2. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ron Kulpa's ninth, 10th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 530th, 531st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 281/531 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/17/14
Video: Play overturned; In concert with DeJesus' strong collision, ball hits the foul pole for HR (BAL)
Video: Play stands; Infield single is upheld on high chopper just fair inside the third base line (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 529: DJ Reyburn (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire DJ Reyburn's out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Royals-Tigers game. With none out and one on, Royals batter Jarrod Dyson bunted a 1-1 changeup from Tigers pitcher Max Scherzer on the ground to Scherzer, who threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Dyson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Reyburn's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review,t eh Royals were leading, 4-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 11-4.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tom Hallion's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 529th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 18th (KC's 19th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 280/529 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/17/14
Video: Play overturned; Dyson gets aboard with an infield single on reversed bunt-for-hit play (KC)

MLB Ejection & Replay Reviews: T Barrett, W Little

1B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Will Little's safe call in the top of the 9th and Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Barrett's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Diamondbacks game. In the 7th, with one out and two on, Diamondbacks batter Martin Prado hit a 1-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Wily Peralta on the ground to first baseman Mark Reynolds, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura to pitcher Peralta as Prado arrived at first base, Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Gerardo Parra out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Barrett's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 3-3.

In the 9th, with two out and two on, Brewers baserunner Elian Herrera attempted to steal third base off Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, who threw to third baseman Prado as Herrera slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Diamondbacks Manager Gibson and initiation by Crew Chief Barrett, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. Replays indicate Prado did not tag Herrera while he was off his base, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the Brewers were leading, 6-3. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Ted Barrett (65)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ted Barrett (65)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Will Little (93)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 24th, 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 95th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 39th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 527th, 258th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Diamondbacks' 1st ejection of 2014, T-4th in the NL West (COL 7; LAD, SF 3; ARI, SD 1).
This is Kirk Gibson's first ejection since Sept 8, 2013 (Tom Hallion; QOC = Y [Safe/Out [Reversed]).
This is Ted Barrett's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Ron Washington; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 16th, 17th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 280/528 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/16/14
Video: Play confirmed; Prado grounds into a double play to end D-Backs' 7th inning threat (ARI)
Video: Play stands; Brewers slide an insurance run over to third base on upheld call in the 9th (MIL)
Video: Gibby runs out to argue replayed call and is tossed after ignoring Barrett's warning (ARI)

MLB Instant Replay Review 526: Manny Gonzalez (11)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Braves game. With one out and none on, Braves batter Chris Johnson hit a 3-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels on the ground to second baseman Chase Utley, who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard as Johnson arrived at first base. Initially ruled safe (pulled foot) by Gonzalez, after consultation with HP Umpire Fieldin Culbreth, Gonzalez's call was changed to out. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Gonzalez's ruling was reversed (back to safe [missed tag]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Phillies were leading, 1-0. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 6-1, in 13 innings.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
This is the first umpire consultation-reversed call to be reviewed in MLB history.

This is the 526th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 278/526 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/16/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay confirms Manny got it right and Cubby's input was erroneous (ATL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 525: Alan Porter (06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Alan Porter's HR call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Angels-Indians game. With none out and one on, Indians batter Asdrubal Cabrera hit a 1-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Jered Weaver on a fly ball to deep left center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by Crew Chief Joe West, Porter's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 525th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 278/525 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/16/14
Video: Play stands; Cabrera's deep drive to Cleveland's trouble wall is ruled a homer on replay (CLE)

Historical Ejections: Joe West, Jerry Layne (Tony Gwynn)

Historical ejection reports of Padres RF Tony Gwynn's two career MLB ejections (Joe West, Jerry Layne):

April 17, 1988: HP Umpire Joe West ejected Padres RF Tony Gwynn for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Giants-Padres game. With none out and one on, Gwynn took two consecutive pitches from Giants pitcher Kelly Downs for called first and second strikes. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 2-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 9-4.

August 4, 1989: 3B Umpire Jerry Layne ejected Padres RF Tony Gwynn for arguing a strike three (swinging) call in the top of the 1st inning of the Padres-Dodgers game. With one out and one on, Gwynn attempted to check his swing on a pitch by Dodgers pitcher John Wetteland. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This was Joe West (22)'s first ejection of 1988 .

This was Jerry Layne (24)'s third ejection of 1989 (third career MLB, rookie year as PCL Fill-In).

News: Gwynn ejected from game (SF-SD, Spartanburg Herald-Journal, 4/18/88)

News: Padres Lose the Way Against Dodgers After Gwynn Ejected (SD-LAD, LA Times, 8/5/89)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review Stats: Week 11 Sabermetrics

Ejection & Instant Replay Review Statistics and Sabermetrics are now available for MLB Week 10. 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 11 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. Games Played: 1033 of 2430.
Ejections: 94 (on pace for 221 [+11 from last wk] Ejections). (Compare to: 180 Ejections in 2013)
"Team most active" (Team with most Ejections): Boston Red Sox - 9 (Colorado Rockies - 7).
"Team least active" (Team with least Ejections): LA Angels, CLE Indians, MIN Twins, SD Ps - 1.
"Manager ejections leader" (Manager ejected most often): Rick Renteria - 4 (1.000 QOC Y).
"Player ejections leader" (Player ejection leader): Andrus, Kemp, Murphy, Tulowitzki - 2.
"Umpire leader" (Umpire with most Ejections): Jordan Baker, Dan Bellino - 5.
"Crew most active" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Ejections): Cederstrom, Culbreth - 8.
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest Simple QOC): Basner, Tim Timmons - 1.000 in 3/3.
"Overall QOC percentage" (Overall QOC Y value): .785 (51 Y / 14 N) + 29 Irrecusable = 94 Total.
"Team Status Pre-Ejection" (Winning-Losing-Tied [W-L-T] Record prior to Ejection): 22-51-21.
"Team Status Post-Ejection" (Game Record [W-L]): 36-58. (Delta: 14-7; WPCT: .667).

Next up is the category of Instant Replay Reviews.
Replay Reviews & Decisions Rendered: 524 (on pace for 1,232 [+19 from last wk] Replay Reviews)
- Crew Chief Reviews (Replay Reviews initiated by the Umpire Chief): 80 (15%), .729 RAP.
- Manager's Challenges (Replay Reviews initiated by the Club Manager): 444 (85%), .415 RAP.
"Team Most Used" (Made use of Replay Review most often): Tampa Bay Rays - 26.
"Team Least Used" (Least use of Replay): Milwaukee Brewers - 10.
"Manager's Challenge Leaders" (Most challenges filed): Joe Maddon, Rick Renteria - 24.
"Most successful Manager" (Manager with highest CSP): Mike Redmond - .857 (12/14).
"League average Manager" (Average CSP for all Managers): .507.
"Least successful Manager" (Manager with lowest CSP): Mike Matheny - .222 (2/9).
"Most successful team in review" (Team with highest TSP): Marlins, Giants - .722 (13/18).
"Least successful team in review" (Team with lowest TSP): Cincinnati Reds - .214 (3/14).
"Umpire most questioned" (Most Replay Reviews): Jim Reynolds - 13 (.615 RAP).
"Crew most questioned" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Reviews): Larry Vanover, Jerry Layne - 33.
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest RAP): Chris Guccione - 1.000 in 6/6.
"Ump of greatest overturn" (Umpire with lowest RAP): Gosney, Randazzo, Scheurwater - .000 in 0/2.
"Overall affirmation or QOC percentage" (Overall RAP): .529 (277/524 Affirmed Replay Reviews).
Team Status Pre-Review (Winning or Losing prior to review [Win-Loss-Tied]): 174-216-129.
Team Status Post-Review (Game Record [W-L]): 242-277. (Delta: 68-61; WPCT: .527).

Actual data (Raw Data for Replay Reviews):

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Muchlinski, Wegner (1, 10)

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski ejected Giants Manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 9th and Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mark Wegner's out call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Rockies-Giants game. In the 2nd, with one out and two on, Giants batter Gregor Blanco bunted a 2-1 fastball from Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio on the ground to Nicasio, who threw to first baseman Wilin Rosario as Blanco arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bochy, Wegner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 2-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Giants batter Juan Perez took a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher LaTroy Hawkins for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the midpoint between the top of the uniform pants and shoulders (px .693, pz 3.177 / sz_top 3.390), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 8-7. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-7.

This is Mike Muchlinski (76)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 94th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 38th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 524th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Giants' 3rd ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL West (COL 7; LAD, SF 3: SD 1; ARI 0).
This is Bruce Bochy's first ejection since April 23, 2014 (Chris Conroy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Muchlinski's first ejection since Aug 17, 2013 (Brayan Pena; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 277/524 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/15/14
Video: With the Giants inching closer to a Father's Day defeat, Boch is booted for barking (SF)
Video: Play overturned; Blanco bunts for a base hit on infield single, reversal at first base (SF)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Emmel, Morales (1, 09)

HP Umpire Paul Emmel ejected Royals Manager Ned Yost for arguing a balk call in the bottom of the 1st and Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Gabe Morales' out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Royals-White Sox game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Royals pitcher James Shields attempted to pick off White Sox baserunner R3 Adam Eaton at third base and was called for a balk. Replays indicate Shields appeared to swing his free foot past the back edge of the rubber and failed to step directly towards third base before throwing to that base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 2-1.

In the 4th, with none out and one on, Royals batter Alcides Escobar hit a 1-0 fastball from White Sox pitcher Andre Rienzo on the ground to shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu, Royals baserunner R2 Mike Moustakas to second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Acting Manager Don Wakamatsu, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Royals were leading, 5-1. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Paul Emmel (50)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gabe Morales (47)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Emmel's third supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
*Rule 8.05(a), pertaining to balks, states it is a balk when "the pitcher, while touching his plate, makes any motion naturally associated with his pitch and fails to make such delivery." Rule 8.05(a) Comment addresses the swinging of the free foot past the back edge of the rubber. Rule 8.05(c) states it is a balk if "the pitcher, while touching his plate, fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base."

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 37th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 523rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Royals' 4th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL Central (KC 4; CWS 3; DET 2; CLE, MIN 1).
This is Ned Yost's first ejection since May 27, 2014 (Kerwin Danley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Paul Emmel's first ejection since Sept 16, 2012 (Matt Joyce; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Royals Acting Manager Don Wakamatsu's first (KC's 18th overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 277/523 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/15/14
Video: A balk is called on a failed-step pickoff move; Yost is tossed for arguing the ruling (KC)
Video: Play overturned; Replay Review indicates Ramirez didn't tag 2nd before Mous got there (KC)