MLB Instant Replay Review 618: Mike Everitt (04)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike Everitt's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Cardinals-Dodgers game. With one out and two on, Dodgers baserunner R2 Dee Gordon run through third base and subsequently attempted to advance to score on a wild pitch by Cardinals pitcher Lance Lynn fielded by catcher Yadier Molina, who threw to Lynn, covering, as Gordon slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Everitt's rulings was affirmed, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 4-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 9-1.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 33rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*Rule 7.13(2) states, "unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he is attempting to score." Though Rule 7.13(1) applies to runners attempting to deviate in order to initiate contact "with the catcher (or other player covering home plate)," the defensive requirement only applies to catchers. Accordingly, Everitt's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) was confirmed.

This is the 618th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 324/618 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/28/14
Video: Play confirmed; Rule 7.13 challenge is confirmed as Eric Karros argues for rules change (FOX)

MLB Instant Replay Review 617: Quinn Wolcott (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Quinn Wolcott's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Diamondbacks-Padres game. With none out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Martin Prado hit a 2-1 changeup from Padres pitcher Eric Stults on the ground to third baseman Chase Headley, who threw to second baseman Alexi Amarista to first baseman Tommy Medica as Prado arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson, Wolcott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gerry Davis' 36th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 617th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 323/617 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres, 6/28/14
Video: Play stands; Padres can't turn the double play, but do get D'Backs trail runner at first (ARI)

MLB Replay Reviews 615-616: Reyburn, Hoberg (11, 06)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire DJ Reyburn's safe call in the top of the 6th and upheld 2B Umpire Pat Hoberg's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Reds-Giants game. In the 6th, with two out and none on, Reds batter Jay Bruce hit a 1-1 changeup from Giants pitcher Matt Cain on the ground to shortstop Brandon Crawford, who threw to first baseman Adam Duvall as Bruce arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Reyburn's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 1-0.

In the 8th, with two out and one on, Giants baserunner R1 Gregor Blanco attempted to steal second base off Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips as Blanco slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bochy, Hoberg's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Giants were leading, 1-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 7-3, in 11 innings.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 25th, 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 615th, 616th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 22nd, 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 322/616 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Infield single is wiped off the board on Bochy's successful challenge (SF)
Video: Play stands; Out call is upheld at second, ending the Giants' rally in the eighth (SF)

MLB Replay Reviews 613-614: Wegner, Segal (12, 04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mark Wegner's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and 2B Umpire Chris Segal's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Red Sox-Yankees game. In the 5th, with two out and none on, Yankees batter Yangervis Solarte hit a 0-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Lester on the ground to third baseman Xander Bogaerts, who threw to first baseman Mike Napoli as Solarte arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Wegner's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1.

In the 6th, with none out and none on, Red Sox batter Dustin Pedroia hit a 0-1 fastball from Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka on a line drive to center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury, who threw to second baseman Brian Roberts as Pedroia slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Yankees Manager Joe Girardi, Segal's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Chris Segal (96)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 613th, 614th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
This is Yankees Manager Joe Girardi's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 321/614 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, 6/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Replay shows that Napoli kept his foot on the base with the ball (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Yanks challenge Pedroia's hustle double and get the reversed out call (FOX)

MLB Replay Reviews 611-612: Bucknor, T Gibson (09, 08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire CB Bucknor's safe call in the top of the 3rd and upheld 2B Umpire Tripp Gibson's out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Brewers game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Rockies batter DJ LeMahieu hit a 2-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza on a line drive to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to first baseman Lyle Overbay as Rockies baserunner R1 Josh Rutledge dove into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Bucknor's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, with two out and two on, Rockies baserunner R1 Troy Tulowitzki attempted to steal second base off Brewers catcher Justin Lucroy, who threw to second baseman Gennett at Tulowitzki slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rockies Manger Walt Weiss, Gibson's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 7-4. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 30th, 31st supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 611th, 612th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's 11th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 24th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 321/612 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Rutledge runs into an out on dropped, recovered double play ball (MIL)
Video: Play stands; Walt Weiss takes longer than 30 seconds to exit dugout for challenge; upheld (MIL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 610: Joe West (05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Joe West's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Marlins game. With one out and one on, Athletics baserunner R1 Yoenis Cespedes attempted to steal second base on a Brandon Moss strikeout off Marlins catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, who threw to shortstop Donovan Solano as Cespedes slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, West's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 6-5. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 14 innings.

This is Joe West (22)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 610th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 320/610 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Miami Marlins, 6/28/14
Video: Play overturned; A's lose a critical insurance runner in scoring position on nit-pick review (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 609: Tom Woodring (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tom Woodring's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Nationals-Cubs Game 1. In the 6th, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo hit a 3-2 fastball from Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez on the ground to shortstop Ian Desmond, who threw to first baseman Adam LaRoche as Rizzo arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Woodring's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Nationals were leading, 1-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Tom Woodring (75)'s second Replay Review of 2014.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 39th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 609th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 320/609 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs (Doubleheader Game 1), 6/28/14
Video: Play overturned; Nats send a stretch play at first to New York, resulting in an out call (WAS)

MLB Ejection 108: Bill Miller (5; Scott Van Slyke)

HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected Dodgers CF Scott Van Slyke for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Cardinals-Dodgers game. With none out and one on, Van Slyke took a 1-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Seth Maness for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px 1.025, pz 2.305), the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 3-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s fifth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Bill Miller now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 9).
Bill Miller now has 21 points in Crew Division (21 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 21).

This is the 108th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 49th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Van Slyke was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Dodgers' 4th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL West (COL 7; LAD 4; SF 3; ARI, SD 2).
This is Scott Van Slyke's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since June 22, 2014 (Ron Washington; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/25/14
Video: Van Slyke is tossed between innings for arguing the bottom frame's earlier K-looking call (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 607-608: Dan Bellino (06-07)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Dan Bellino's safe call in the top of the 6th and confirmed Bellino's trap (no catch; safe) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Reds-Giants game. In the 6th, with one out and one on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 2-1 slider from Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner on the ground to third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who threw to second baseman Brandon Hicks to first baseman Adam Duvall as Cozart arrived at first base, Reds baserunner R1 Chris Heisey out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy, Bellino's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 5-0.

In the 7th, with two out and one on, Reds batter Jay Bruce hit a 2-2 curveball from Giants pitcher Yusmeiro Petit on a line drive to right fielder Hunter Pence, who attempted to catch the ball on the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Giants Manager Bochy and initiation by Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg, Bellino's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 6-2. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 23rd, 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
Dan Bellino is presently seven-for-seven (1.000 RAP) in Replay Reviews this season.

This is the 607th, 608th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 20th, 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 320/608 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/27/14
Video: Play stands; Cozart defeats the double play as throw pulls Duvall off the first base bag (SF)
Video: Play confirmed; Soft liner to right is confirmed as a trap in the top of the 7th (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 606: CB Bucknor (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire CB Bucknor's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Brewers game. With none out and one on, Brewers baserunner R1 Carlos Gomez attempted to steal second base off Rockies catcher Michael McKenry, who threw to second baseman Josh Rutledge as Gomez slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Bucknor's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 2-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 606th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 318/606 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; Rocks cut down Gomez on pitchout and bailout wipeout by CB (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 605: Scott Barry (05)

Instant Replay Review upheld 2B Umpire Scott Barry's safe call in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Mets-Pirates game. With none out and one on, Pirates baserunner Josh Harrison attempted to steal second base off Mets catcher Travis d'Arnaud. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins, Barry's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 2-2. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 11 innings.

This is Scott Barry (87)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Nelson's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 605th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mets Manager Terry Collins' 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 318/605 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/27/14
Video: Play stands; Stolen base in the 10th inning proves benign on Tejada's late tag (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 604: Tim Welke (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tim Welke's safe call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Angels-Royals game. With two out and none on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 2-1 changeup from Roayls pitcher Jason Vargas on the ground to first baseman Eric Hosmer, who threw to Vargas as Trout arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Welke's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 2-0. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 8-6.

This is Tim Welke (3)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 33rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 604th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 317/604 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; Footrace that initially goes Halos' way is reversed in Kansas City's favor (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 603: Marty Foster (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Marty Foster's Rule 7.13 no-call (out) in the top of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Marlins game. With none out and two on, Athletics batter Yoenis Cespedes hit a 1-1 sinker from Marlins pitcher Steve Cischek on the ground to right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, who threw to catcher Jeff Mathis as Athletics baserunner R2 Coco Crisp slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Joe West, Foster's ruling was reversed (the runner was safe, no violation), the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 5-5. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 603rd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 317/603 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Miami Marlins, 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; A's open the floodgates with Crisp's slide ahead of Mathis' tag (OAK)

MLB Replay Reviews 600-602: Morales, Wolf (10, 04-05)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Gabe Morales' safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the Rays-Orioles Game 1, overturned 1B Umpire Jim Wolf's out call in the top of the 6th inning and upheld Wolf's out call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rays-Orioles Game 2. In the 7th inning of Game 1, Rays batter Ben Zobrist hit a 1-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Evan Meek on the ground to first baseman Chris Davis who threw to Meek as Zobrist arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Rays were leading, 5-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

In the top of the 6th inning of Game 2, Rays batter Kevin Kiermaier bunted a 0-0 changeup from Orioles pitcher Chris Tillman on the ground to Tillman, who threw to first baseman Davis as Kiermaier arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Wolf's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied 1-1.

In the bottom of the 6th, with two out and one on, Rays pitcher Juan Carlos Oviedo threw to first baseman James Loney as Orioles baserunner R1 Manny Machado slid into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Orioles Manager Showalter, Wolf's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 2-1. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Gabe Morales (47)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jim Wolf (28)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 27th, 28th, 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 600th, 601st, 602nd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 17th, 18th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 30th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 317/602 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles (Doubleheader Game 1), 6/27/14
Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles (Doubleheader Game 2), 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; Zobrist loses his infield single on Meek's slip and jab tag at first base (BAL)
Video: Play overturned; Kiermaier hustles down the line for a bunt base hit in the 6th (TB)
Video: Play stands; Rays pick off Machado at first on Replay Review that affirms Wolf's call (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 599: Jerry Layne (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Jerry Layne's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Nationals-Cubs game. With two out and none on, Cubs batter Chris Coghlan hit a 0-2 curveball from Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark on the ground to shortstop Ian Desmond, who threw to first baseman Adam LaRoche as Coghlan arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Nationals Manager Matt Williams, Layne's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Cubs were leading, 4-2. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 38th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 599th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 316/599 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/27/14
Video: Play overturned; Base hit gets taken away on challenge of head-first slide into first (WAS)

MLB Replay Reviews 597-598: Carapazza, Everitt (06, 03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Vic Carapazza's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 7th inning and confirmed 2B Umpire Mike Everitt's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Dodgers game. In the 7th, with two out and one on, Cardinals batter Jon Jay hit a 2-1 curveball from Dodgers pitcher Josh Beckett on a ground ball to left fielder Matt Kemp, who threw to catcher Drew Butera as Cardinals baserunner R2 Allen Craig slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Carapazza's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Cardinals baserunner R1 Peter Bourjos attempted to steal second base off Dodgers catcher Butera, who threw to shortstop Miguel Rojas as Bourjos slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cardinals Manager Matheny, Everitt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 1-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Everitt (57)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 31st, 32nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
This is the highest daily "simple" accuracy rate of 2014: 100% affirmation in 6-of-6 Replay Reviews.

This is the 597th, 598th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny's 14th, 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 316/598 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 6/26/14
Video: Play confirmed; Strong throw from left is completed on great legal play, tag at the plate (LAD)
Video: Play confirmed; Bourjos over-slides 2nd as temporary disengagement results in an out (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 596: Mike DiMuro (12)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Nationals-Cubs game. With one out and one on, Nationals batter Wilson Ramos hit a 0-1 cutter from Cubs pitcher Travis Wood on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Sweeney, who threw to third baseman Luis Valbuena to catcher Welington Castillo as Nationals baserunner R2 Ryan Zimmerman slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Nationals Manager Matt Williams and initiation by Crew Chief Jerry Layne, DiMuro'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, 5-3.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 37th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 596th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Nationals Manager Matt Williams' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 314/596 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/26/14
Video: Play confirmed; Cubs get a legal out at home plate on Nats' appeal of Rule 7.13 (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 595: Dale Scott (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Dale Scott's safe call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Rockies-Brewers game. With one out and one on, Brewers batter Rickie Weeks hit a 1-2 changeup from Rockies pitcher Rob Scahill on a line drive to second baseman DJ LeMahieu, who threw to first baseman Justin Morneau as Rockies baserunner R1 Lyle Overbay slid into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Scott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 5-4. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Dale Scott (5)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 595th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 313/595 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/26/14
Video: Play stands; Double play attempt is a hair too late on call at first base upheld in the 6th (COL)

MLB Replay Reviews 593-594: Manny Gonzalez (13-14)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's no HR (live ball; in play) call in the bottom of the 2nd and upheld Gonzalez's out call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the White Sox-Blue Jays game. In the 2nd, with two out and one on, Blue Jays batter Jose Reyes hit a 0-1 fastball from White Sox pitcher Scott Carrol on a fly ball to deep right center field near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons and initiation by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Blue Jays batter Steve Tolleson hit a 3-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher Andre Rienzo on the ground to third baseman Conor Gillaspie, who threw to first baseman Jose Abreu as Tolleson arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Blue Jays Manager Gibbons, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Blue Jays were leading, 6-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-0.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 13th, 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 29th, 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 593rd, 594th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons' 28th, 29th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 312/594 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6/26/14
Video: Play confirmed; Fly ball to deep right-center caroms off the very top of the fence (TOR)
Video: Play stands; High chopper ends in an interestingly upheld out call at first base (TOR)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Knight, Estabrook (1, 12)

HP Umpire Brian Knight ejected Royals 3B Mike Moustakas for arguing an out call made by 2B Umpire Mike Estabrook that was overturned by Instant Replay Review in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Dodgers-Royals game. With one out and one on, Royals baserunner R1 Pedro Ciriaco attempted to steal second base off Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis and shortstop Miguel Rojas. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royal Manager Ned Yost, Estabrook's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate Rojas did not tag Ciriaco prior to Ciriaco's contact of second base, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 5-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Brian Knight now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Incorrect [Crewmate] = 4).
Hunter Wendelstedt now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).
This is Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's sixth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-6 governs ejections that occur "prior to or during the course of umpire consultation or instant replay review," specifying that if the initial call is incorrect and after consultation the correct call is made, Quality of Correctness shall be incorrect.

This is the 107th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Moustakas was 2-3 in the contest.
This is the 592nd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Royals' 5th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL Central (KC 5; CWS 3; DET, MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Mike Moustakas' first career MLB ejection.
This is Brian Knight's first ejection since August 7, 2013 (Shane Victorino; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 310/592 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Caught stealing call reversed in the ninth as Knight tosses a complainer (KC)

MLB Replay Reviews 590-591: H Gibson, D Scott (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Tripp Gibson's safe call in the top of the 4th and confirmed 2B Umpire Dale Scott's no HR (live ball; in play) call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Reds-Cubs game. In the 4th, with one out and one on, Cubs pitcher Edwin Jackson threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo on a pickoff attempt of Reds baserunner R1 Devin Mesoraco. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Rick Renteria, Gibson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with two out and none on, Cubs batter Justin Ruggiano hit a 3-2 fastball from Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman on a fly ball to right field near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Cubs Manager Renteria and initiation by Crew Chief Dale Scott, Scott's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Reds were leading, 4-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dale Scott (5)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 26th, 27th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 590th, 591st Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Cubs Manager Rick Renteria's 29th, 30th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 310/591 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs, 6/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Cubs pickoff a Cincinnati Red in the fourth on reversed call at first base (CHC)
Video: Play confirmed; Ruggiano's drive nicks the top of the Wrigley Field basket, in play (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 589: Tony Randazzo (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Tony Randazzo's safe (pulled foot) call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Marlins-Phillies game. With none out and two on, Phillies batter Cody Asche hit a 0-0 fastball from Marlins pitcher Henderson Alvarez on the ground to second baseman Derek Dietrich, who threw to shortstop Ed Lucas as Phillies baserunner R1 Marlon Byrd slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Marlins Manager Mike Redmond, Randazzo's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Tony Randazzo (11)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 26th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 589th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Marlins Manager Mike Redmond's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 309/589 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 6/25/14
Video: Play confirmed; Lucas goes out of the neighborhood as throw pulls him off the bag (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Review 588: Mike Everitt (02)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Mike Everitt's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Indians-Diamondbacks game. With one out and one on, Diamondbacks baserunner R2 Ender Inciarte attempted to steal third base off Indians catcher Yan Gomes, who threw to third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall as Inciarte slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Everitt's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 3-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 588th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 308/588 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/25/14
Video: Play overturned; D-Backs' stolen base is overturned in the third on reviewed call (CLE)

MLB Instant Reply Review 587: Marty Foster (07)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Marty Foster's safe call in the top of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Orioles game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Tyler Flowers hit a 1-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on a line drive to left fielder Steve Pearce, who threw to second baseman Ryan Flaherty as Flowers slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Foster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the White Sox were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 12 innings.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Paul Emmel's fourth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 587th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 308/587 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/25/14
Video: Play overturned; Flowers is retired going for a double on 2-RBI base knock to the wall (BAL)

2014 No-Hitter 3: Adam Hamari (1; Tim Lincecum)

Tim Lincecum's no-hitter with plate umpire Adam Hamari presiding Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco marked the third no-hitter of the 2014 MLB season. Hamari was joined for the Padres-Giants game by Doug Eddings (1B), Marvin Hudson (2B) and Crew Chief Brian O'Nora (3B). This is Lincecum's second career no-hitter, a six strikeout, one walk performance.

Wednesday was Hamari's first plate no-hitter and the first MLB no-hitter since June 18, 2014 (Greg Gibson; Clayton Kershaw). Hamari is the only member of this crew to have called a no-hitter.

Hamari received 53 callable pitches, a total of 39 balls and 14 called strikes; the look:

Balls: 37 called balls outside of strike zone / 2 called balls within strike zone = 37/39 = 94.5% Accuracy.
Strikes: 12 called strikes inside strike zone / 2 called strikes outside strike zone = 12/14 = <90.0% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 49/53 = 92.5% Accuracy (+0 Neutral For/Against Lincecum).

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

Non-Injury: Joe West Struck by Ball in Crew Chief Series

1B Umpire Joe West was drilled by a foul ball in the top of the 6th inning of the A's-Mets game. He was ok.

Joe strikes a country pose to show his toughness.

With two out and none on in the top of the 6th inning, Athletics batter Stephen Vogt lined a 2-2 fastball from Mets pitcher Bartolo Colon down the first base line and off West, who was positioned in foul territory and correctly ruled the ball foul.

Cowboy Joe remained in the game until its completion, serving alongside what may otherwise have been deemed a playoff-caliber umpiring lineup featuring three crew chiefs: Jerry Layne served as home plate umpire, West at first and Fieldin Culbreth at second base. Culbreth's regular crewmate Manny Gonzalez umpired at third.

The coalition of crew chiefs has left Paul Emmel in command of West's crew in Baltimore and Hunter Wendelstedt serving as acting crew chief for Layne in Kansas City.

The collection of captains at Citi Field also provides MLB with the opportunity to schedule, if they choose to do so, this hybrid crew for the weekend's Red Sox-Yankees rivalry series at New York's other Stadium. Nationally televised plate jobs for the weekend series would include Jerry Layne on Saturday (FOX) and Joe West for ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball... If they are so inclined...

Alternately, West (President), Culbreth (Vice President) and Layne (Secretary Treasurer) comprise the World Umpires Association union's executive board.

Video: NY camera crew visits the umpires and managers for the pre-game ground rules conference (NYM)
Video: West takes a lined shot at first, barely flinches and flexes, laughs to show his tenacity (NYM)

MLB Replay Reviews 585-586: Kellogg, Reyburn (02, 10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Jeff Kellogg's out (catch) call in the top of the 3rd and upheld 1B Umpire DJ Reyburn's safe call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Red Sox-Mariners game. In the 3rd, with one out and one on, Red Sox batter Mike Napoli hit a 2-2 changeup from Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez on a fly ball to left fielder Dustin Ackley, who dove for the ball as it neared the ground. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by John Farrell, Kellogg's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 3-0.

In the 5th, with none out and one on, Mariners batter James Jones hit a 2-0 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on the ground to first baseman Mike Napoli, who threw to shortstop Stephen Drew to pitcher Peavy as Jones arrived at first base, Mariners baserunner R1 Endy Chavez out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager Farrell, Reyburn's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 3-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Jeff Kellogg (8)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 21st, 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 585th, 586th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 19th, 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 308/586 (.526 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Ackley's diving effort fools all at first, but Replay shows ball on ground (BOS)
Video: Play stands; Jones beats out the double play on upheld safe call in the bottom of the 5th (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 584: Adam Hamari (06)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Adam Hamari's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Padres-Giants game. With one out and none on, Giants batter Brandon Crawford hit a 2-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Alex Torres on the ground to first baseman Jake Goebbert, who threw to Torres as Crawford arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Hamari's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 6-2. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 584th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 307/584 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/24/14
Video: Play stands; Hamari's ruling of no tag at first base is upheld by Replay Review (SD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 583: Chad Fairchild (01)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Chad Fairchild's safe call (pulled foot) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Indians-Diamondbacks game. With none out and two on, Diamondbacks batter Paul Goldschmidt hit a 2-2 sinker from Indians pitcher Justin Masterson on the ground to shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who threw to second baseman Jason Kipnis to first baseman Carlos Santana as Goldschmidt arrived at first base,  Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Gerardo Parra out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Fairchild's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Diamondbacks ultimately won the contest, 9-8, in 14 innings.

This is Chad Fairchild (75)'s first Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 583rd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 306/583 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/24/14
Video: Play stands; D-Backs avert the double play on Santana's pulled foot at first base (CLE)

MLB Instant Replay Review 582: Will Little (09)

Instant Replay Review upheld 3B Umpire Will Little's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies game. With none out and one on, Rockies batter Charlie Culberson hit a 0-0 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Sam Freeman on the ground to Freeman, who threw to third baseman Matt Carpenter as Rockies baserunner R2 DJ LeMahieu slid into third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 6-5. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 10-5.

This is Will Little (93)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 30th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 582nd Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 305/582 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/24/14
Video: Play stands; Cards complete fielder's choice on upheld out call on lead runner at third base (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 581: Brian Knight (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Brian Knight's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Royals game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 2-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Danny Duffy on the ground to third baseman Danny Valencia, who threw to first baseman Eric Hosmer as Puig arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Royals Manager Ned Yost, Knight's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Brian Knight (91)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt's fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 581st Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Royals Manager Ned Yost's 20th (KC's 21st overall) Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 304/581 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/24/14
Video: Play stands; Dodgers' Puig reaches on an infield single on upheld call in the top of the 1st (KC)

MLB Instant Replay Review 580: Clint Fagan (10)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire 's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Tigers-Rangers game. With none out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Rajai Davis attempted to steal second base off Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos, who threw to second baseman Rougned Odor as Davis slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rangers Manager Ron Washington, Fagan's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 1-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 32nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 580th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rangers Manager Ron Washington's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 303/580 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers, 6/24/14
Video: Play overturned; Wash successfully challenges the call at second for a caught stealing (TEX)

Rule 7.13 No Longer Applicable to Force Plays at Home

MLB tweaked its home plate collision Rule 7.13 to account for force plays at the plate in a move announced Tuesday. The previous iteration of Rule 7.13 stated that a catcher may not block a runner's access to home plate while not in possession of the baseball unless he is in the process of receiving a throw that necessitates his position.

Under this ruleset, Replay Review overturned HP Umpire Mike DiMuro's out call on June 18 when, with the bases loaded, Pirates catcher Russell Martin stood atop home plate to field a throw and record a force out as a baserunner from third base attempted to score. Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle was ejected while arguing the Replay Review decision that awarded a run to Cincinnati due to the enforcement of Rule 7.13.

In response to this play, Major League Baseball instructed its umpires to not enforce the experimental Rule 7.13 on force plays at home plate, which will continue to be reviewable pursuant to Replay Review regulations, although issues of interference or obstruction on such plays will not be subject to video instant replay review.

MLB's adjustment to Rule 7.13 does not apply to plays other than the obstructive force play at home plate and, accordingly, only affects the adjudication of these force plays going forward, with respect to Rule 7.13.

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Brian O'Nora (2, 08)

1B Umpire Umpire Brian O'Nora ejected Padres Manager Bud Black for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned O'Nora's HR call in the top of the 4th inning of the Padres-Giants game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Yasmani Grandal hit a 2-2 changeup from Giants pitcher Matt Cain on a fly ball to deep right-center field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Giants Manager Bruce Bochy and initiation by Crew Chief Brian O'Nora, O'Nora's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate a fan reached out onto and over the playing field and contacted the live ball as in spectator interference, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 3-0. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Brian O'Nora (7)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Brian O'Nora now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).
This is Crew Chief Brian O'Nora's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 106th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 45th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 578th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Padres' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-4th in the NL West (COL 7; LAD, SF 3; ARI, SD 2).
This is Bud Black's first ejection since July 13, 2013 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Brian O'Nora's first ejection since May 2, 2014 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Giants Manager Bruce Bochy's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 303/578 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Drive to power alley in deep right-center is reversed to fan interference (SF)
Video: After New York places runners at second and third, Black argues and is tossed by O'Nora (SD)

MLB Ejection 105: Mark Wegner (1; Matt Williams)

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Nationals Manager Matt Williams for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Nationals-Brewers game. With none out and three on, Nationals batter Danny Espinosa took a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -1.025, pz 2.616), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mark Wegner now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 1).
Crew Chief Mark Wegner now has 6 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 6).

This is the 105th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 44th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Nationals' 1st ejection of 2014, 5th in the NL East (ATL, NYM 5; MIA, PHI 3; WAS 1).
This is Matt Williams' first ejection since August 23, 1998 (Bill Hohn; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Wegner's first ejection since June 22, 2013 (Mike Redmond; QOC = Y [F Interference]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/23/14
Video: Williams yells at Wegner about the zone between innings, leading to his removal from the game (WAS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 579: DJ Reyburn (09)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire DJ Reyburn's out (catch) call in the top of the 9th inning of the Red Sox-Mariners game. With none out and none on, Red Sox batter David Ortiz hit a 2-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen on a line drive to right fielder Stefen Romero, who attempted to catch the ball on the fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Reyburn's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 12-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 12-3.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg's 20th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 579th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Red Sox Manager John Farrell's 18th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 303/579 (.523 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/23/14
Video: Play overturned; Trap gives Red Sox a baserunner in the 9th inning of a 10-run ballgame (BOS)

MLB Instant Replay Review 577: Will Little (08)

Instant Replay Review upheld HP Umpire Will Little's HBP call in the top of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Rockies game. With none out and one on, Cardinals batter Matt Carpenter took a 1-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Franklin Morales for a hit-by-pitch. Upon Replay Review as the result of challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Little's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Cardinals were leading, 5-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Will Little (93)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Ted Barrett's 29th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 577th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 303/577 (.525 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/22/14
Video: Play stands; Cardinals get runners on first and second following the upheld HBP call (COL)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Bill Miller (4, 05)

HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected Rangers Manager Ron Washington for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned Miller's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Rangers-Angels game. With one out and one on, Angels batter Albert Pujols hit a 3-2 slider from Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish on a ground ball to center fielder Leonys Martin, who threw to pitcher Yu Darvish to catcher Chris Gimenez as Angels baserunner R1 Kole Calhoun slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia and initiation by Crew Chief Bill Miller, Miller's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate Gimenez blocked Calhoun's access to home plate while not in possession of the baseball in a violation of Rule 7.13, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 1-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Bill Miller (26)'s fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Bill Miller now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 11).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 19 points in Crew Division (18 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 19).
This is Crew Chief Bill Miller's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 104th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43rd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Rangers' 7th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL West (TEX 7; OAK, SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Ron Washington's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Ted Barrett; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since June 5, 2014 (Mike Redmond; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).
This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 21st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 302/576 (.524 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Angels score a run in the first inning after NY calls a 7.13 violation (ESPN)

MLB Ejection 103: DJ Reyburn (2; Ron Gardenhire)

HP Umpire D.J. Reyburn ejected Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire for arguing a ball one call in the top of the 3rd inning of the White Sox-Twins game. With two out and one on, White Sox batter Adam Dunn took a 0-2 from. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -1.003, pz 2.436), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 4-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is DJ Reyburn (70)'s second ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
DJ Reyburn now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 10).
Crew Chief Mark Wegner now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).

This is the 103rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Twins' 2nd ejection of 014, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 4; CWS 3; DET, MIN 2; CLE 1).
This is Ron Gardenhire's first ejection since May 11, 2014 (Joe West; QOC = Y [Interference, Crewmate]).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since June 1, 2014 (Dustin Pedroia; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins, 6/22/14
Video: Gardy gets tossed for arguing in the dugout, exits to a sole kick, argument and departure (MIN)

MLB Ejections: Mark Carlson (2, 3; Johnson, Upton)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Braves 3B Chris Johnson for arguing a swinging strike call by 1B Umpire Tim Welke in the top of the 6th and Braves LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 9th inning of the Braves-Nationals game. In the 6th, with one out and two on, Johnson attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen, a decision appealed to 1B Umpire Welke. Replays indicate Johnson attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-1.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Upton took a 1-1 slider from Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and belt-high (px .083, pz 3.282 / sz_top 3.72), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 4-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 101st, 102nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th, 47th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Johnson was 1-3 and Upton was 1-4 in the contest.
This is the Braves' 4th, 5th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, NYM 5; MIA, PHI 3; WAS 0).
This is Chris Johnson's first ejection since Aug 10, 2013 (Jim Joyce; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since Aug 24, 2013 (Paul Nauert; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 6/22/14
Video: Johnson strikes out trying to check his swing on Welke's overrule, resulting in his toss (ATL)
Video: A pitch after taking a called second strike, Upton vents about his AB and is dismissed (WAS)