MLB Ejection 125: David Rackley (1; Yasiel Puig)

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Dodgers RF Yasiel Puig for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Padres-Dodgers game. With two out and one on, Puig took a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.060, pz 1.790 / sz_bot 1.670), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is David Rackley (86)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
David Rackley now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 3 points in Crew Division (3 Prev + 0 Incorrect Call = 3).

This is the 125th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 54th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Puig was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Dodgers' 6th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL West (COL 7; LAD 6; SF 4; ARI, SD 2).
This is Yasiel Puig's first ejection since June 12, 2013 (Clint Fagan; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is David Rackley's first ejection since August 9, 2013 (Mike Matheny; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 7/12/14
Video: After strikes 1 & 2 paint the outside corner, Puig takes a third inside for the K & heave-ho (LAD)
Video: Don Mattingly says Rackley "was trying to give him a chance...was trying to walk away" (2:22)

MLB Ejection 124: Bob Davidson (4; Brad Miller)

HP Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Mariners shortstop Brad Miller for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Athletics-Mariners game. With one out and none on, Miller took a 2-2 changeup from Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and belt-high (px -.899, pz 2.784), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s fourth of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Bob Davidson now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Bob Davidson now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 124th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 53rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Miller was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Mariners' 5th ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the AL West (TEX 7; OAK, SEA 5; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Brad Miller's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since June 9, 2014 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners, 7/12/14
Video: Miller strikes out, argues the call and receives his walking papers going back to the dugout (SEA)

MLB Ejection 123: Andy Fletcher (2; Jake Diekman)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Phillies P Jake Diekman for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 10th inning of the Nationals-Phillies game. While walking off the mound following the top of the 10th, Diekman and Fletcher became engaged in a discussion during which Diekman was ejected for arguing the strike zone. Replays indicate Fletcher called Diekman's inning of work with 84.2% accuracy (11/14 Balls + 5/5 Called Strikes = 16/19 Callable Pitches), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 5-3. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 5-3, in 10 innings.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s second of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Andy Fletcher now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has -4 points in Crew Division (-5 Prev + 1 Correct Call = -4).
*A Balls/Strikes Exemption has been applied. Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-d, Fletcher's pitcher-specific accuracy was above the threshold level of 66%; therefore, the call was correct.

This is the 123rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 52nd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Diekman's line was 1.0 IP, 2 ER.
This is the Phillies' 4th ejection of 2014, 3rd in the NL East (ATL 6; NYM 5; PHI 4; MIA 3; WAS 1).
This is Jake Diekman's first career MLB ejection.
This is Andy Fletcher's first ejection since July 9, 2014 (Rick Renteria; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 7/12/14
Video: Diekman is tossed entering the dugout after surrendering two runs in extra innings (N/A)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 713-722: July 12, 2014

July 12, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	713	3B	Cederstrom, Gary	8	CLE	26	Terry Francona	7	Catch	Overturned
R	714	1B	Morales, Gabe	12	ARI	24	Kirk Gibson	7	Safe	Overturned
R	715	2B	Dan Bellino	6	ATL	15	Fredi Gonzalez	8	Safe	Overturned
R	716	1B	Foster, Marty	9	BOS	25	John Farrell	9	Out	Confirmed
r	717	HP	Hernandez, Angel	13	COL	27	Walt Weiss	3	Out	Confirmed
R	718	1B	Nelson, Jeff	8	MIL	15	Ron Roenicke	5	Safe	Overturned
R	719	3B	Tichenor, Todd	9	TOR	37	John Gibbons	5	Out	Confirmed
R	720	1B	Miller, Bill	9	DET	24	Brad Ausmus	9	Out	Overturned
R	721	HP	Davidson, Bob	17	SEA	26	Lloyd McClendon	8	Out	Stands
R	722	3B	Randazzo, Tony	5	LAD	25	Don Mattingly	4	Foul	Stands

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com)
Video 713: CWS@CLE: Catch overturned in 7th inning
Video 714: ARI@SF: Safe call at first overturned in 7th inning
Video 715: ATL@CHC: Safe call at second overturned in 8th
Video 716: BOS@HOU: Red Sox challenge out call at first in 9th
Video 717: MIN@COL: Umpires confirm out at home in 3rd
Video 718: STL@MIL: Safe call at first overturned in 5th
Video 719: TOR@TB: Out call confirmed at second in 5th
Video 720: DET@KC: Tigers challenge out call in 9th
Video 721: OAK@SEA: Mariners challenge out call at home in 8th
Video 722: SD@LAD: Dodgers challenge foul ball call in 4th

MLB Ejections 121-122: James Hoye (3-4; Punto, Melvin)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Oakland Athletics 2B Nick Punto and Manager Bob Melvin for arguing a strike three call to end the top of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Mariners game. With two out and one on, Athletics batter Punto took a 3-2 fastball from Mariners pitcher Fernando Rodney for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the midpoint between the top of the uniform pants and shoulders (px .726, pz 3.267 / sz_top 3.170 [MOE 3.253]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners had won the contest, 3-2.

These are James Hoye (92)'s third and fourth ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
James Hoye now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = -3).
Crew Chief Bob Davidson now has 5 points in Crew Division (5 Prev + 0 Incorrect Call = 5).

These are the 121st and 122nd ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 51st player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Punto was 0-4 in the contest.
This is the 54th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Athletics' 5th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the AL West (TEX 7; OAK 5; SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Nick Punto's first ejection since July 14, 2006 (Tim Timmons; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Bob Melvin's first ejection since June 21, 2014 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = U [Fair/Foul/DiMuro]).
This is James Hoye's first ejection since May 12, 2014 (Bud Norris; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners, 7/11/14
Video: As the M's celebrate a one-run victory, the A's lament the game's early ending with ejections (OAK)

MLB Ejection 120: Mark Carlson (4; Ron Roenicke)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Brewers game. With one out and one on, Brewers batter Khris Davis attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Trevor Rosenthal. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px .025, pz 1.532 / sz_bot 1.560 [MOE 1.477]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 7-6. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mark Carlson now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 6).

This is the 120th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 53rd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Brewers' 4th ejection of 2014, 3rd in the NL Central (CHC 7; PIT 6; MIL 4; STL 3; CIN 2).
This is Ron Roenicke's first ejection since July 2, 2014 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Mark Carlson's first ejection since June 22, 2014 (Justin Upton; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7/11/14
Video: Miffed by a fastball below the kneecap ruled a strike, Roenicke exits dugout and is tossed (N/A)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 710-712: July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014 featured the following Instant Replay Review decisions.

Type

R#

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	710	Iassogna, Dan	12	CLE	25	Terry Francona	5	Out	Overturned
R	711	Everitt, Mike	6	TB	35	Joe Maddon	8	Safe	Stands
R	712	Carapazza, Vic	10	KC	26	Ned Yost	4	Out	Stands

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com)

Video 710: CWS@CLE: Out call overturned in the 5th inning

Video 711: TOR@TB: Safe call stands after Rays challenge in 8th

Video 712: DET@KC: Call stands after Royals challenge in the 4th

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 699-709: July 10, 2014

July 10, 2014 featured the following Instant Replay Review decisions.

Type

R#

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

r	699	Wegner, Mark	13	CHC	34	Rick Renteria	12	Out	Confirmed
R	700	Kellogg, Jeff	5	PHI	22	Ryne Sandberg	8	2B	Confirmed
R	701	O'Nora, Brian	9	MIL	14	Ron Roenicke	8	Safe	Overturned
R	702	Nauert, Paul	5	SF	30	Bruce Bochy	6	Out	Overturned
R	703	Nauert, Paul	6	OAK	28	Bob Melvin	9	Safe	Overturned
R	704	Blaser, Cory	7	CWS	18	Robin Ventura	9	Out	Overturned
r	705	Woodring, Tom	3	CLE	24	Terry Francona	8	Not HR	Overturned
R	706	Bucknor, CB	10	WAS	26	Matt Williams	4	No HBP	Overturned
R	707	Tichenor, Todd	8	NYM	22	Terry Collins	8	Safe	Overturned
R	708	Barksdale, Lance	9	MIN	22	Ron Gardenhire	1	Safe	Overturned
R	709	Danley, Kerwin	N/A	MIN	23	Ron Gardenhire	7	Safe	Overturned

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips

Video 699: CHC@CIN: Valbuena's two-run triple reviewed in 12th

Video 700: PHI@MIL: Challenge confirms ground-rule double in 8th

Video 701: PHI@MIL: Safe call overturned after challenge in 8th

Video 702: OAK@SF: Challenge overturns out at first in the 6th

Video 703: OAK@SF: Safe call overturned after challenge in 9th

Video 704: CWS@BOS: Challenge overturns out at first in the 9th

Video 705: NYY@CLE: Umps review, overturned to home run in 8th

Video 706: WSH@BAL: Nats challenge in 4th, call overturned

Video 707: ATL@NYM: Mets challenge safe call, overturned in 8th

Video 708: MIN@SEA: Twins challenge safe call, overturned in 1st

Video 709: MIN@SEA: Twins challenge safe call, overturned in 7th

MLB Ejection 119: Andy Fletcher (1; Rick Renteria)

3B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Cubs Manager Rick Renteria for arguing a foul ball call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Cubs-Reds game. With two out and two on, Reds batter Devin Mesoraco hit a 1-0 cutter from Cubs pitcher Dallas Beeler on the ground past third base. Replays indicate the batted ball passed the third base bag while over foul territory, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Andy Fletcher now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has -6 points in Crew Division (-7 Prev + 1 Correct Call = -6).

This is the 119th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 52nd Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Cubs' 7th ejection of 2014, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 7; PIT 6; MIL, STL 3; CIN 2).
This is Rick Renteria's first ejection since June 4, 2014 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Andy Fletcher's first ejection since Sept 18, 2013 (Adrian Gonzalez; QOC = N, C [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7/9/14
Video: His team mired in a losing streak, Renteria walks to argue with Fletcher and is tossed (CHC)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 687-698

Welcome to the New UEFL Instant Replay Review reporting format, as first announced in the July 2014 edition of The Left Field Corner. The format resembles that used during the Technical Foul Fantasy League's daily tech foul reporting. This is the first iteration of the report and will change until its finalization at the All-Star Break.

Instant Replay Reviews for July 9, 2014: 687-698.

T

#

U#

Pos

Umpire Name

UR#

TR#

Team

Manager

W/L-T

W/L F

Inn

T/B

Reason

O/D

Orig Call

Final Call

R-QOC

Chief

CR#

R

687

77

1B

Reynolds, Jim

6

25

COL

Walt Weiss

W

W

4

T

Safe/Out

D

Safe

Out

N

46

14

R

688

94

1B

Barrett, Lance

11

26

COL

Walt Weiss

W

W

4

T

Safe/Out

D

Safe

Safe

Y

46

15

r

689

94

1B

Barrett, Lance

12

18

SD

Bud Black

L

L

5

T

HR/Not HR

O

Not HR

Not HR

Y

46

16

r

690

28

HP

Wolf, Jim

8

35

TOR

John Gibbons

Tie

L

1

T

Rule 7.13

O

Out

Out

Y

9

33

R

691

9

1B

Gorman, Brian

5

25

LAA

Mike Scioscia

W

W

3

T

Safe/Out

D

Safe

Out

N

9

34

r

692

28

HP

Wolf, Jim

9

26

LAA

Mike Scioscia

W

W

3

B

Rule 7.13

O

Out

Out

Y

9

35

R

693

9

1B

Gorman, Brian

6

36

TOR

John Gibbons

W

L

7

B

Safe/Out

D

Safe

Safe

Y

9

36

R

694

91

1B

Knight, Brian

9

20

NYY

Joe Girardi

Tie

W

10

T

Safe/Out

O

Out

Safe

N

25

31

R

695

13

2B

Tichenor, Todd

7

21

NYM

Terry Collins

Tie

W

1

T

Safe/Out

D

Safe

Out

N

57

4

R

696

76

1B

Muchlinski, Mike

8

33

CHC

Brandon Hyde

L

L

8

T

Safe/Out

O

Out

Out

Y

33

24

R

697

19

3B

Carapazza, Vic

9

22

TEX

Ron Washington

L

L

6

T

Fair/Foul

D

Fair

Fair

Y

26

42

R

698

64

2B

Porter, Alan

9

19

STL

Mike Matheny

W

W

1

B

Safe/Out

O

Out

Out

Y

22

31

Legend
T = Type (R for Manager's Challenge / r for Crew Chief Review).
# = Replay Review # (Running Tally Since Beginning of Season).
Pos = Position of Umpire whose call was reviewed (Can be HP, 1B, 2B, 3B, LF or RF).
Umpire Name = Name of the Umpire whose call was reviewed (Last, First).
UR# = Individual Umpire Review # (Formerly, "This is Umpire A's ##th Review of 2014").
TR# = Team Review # (Formerly, "This is Team A's ##th Replay Review of 2014").
Team = Team challenging (if Type=R) or Team requesting Crew Chief Review (if Type=r).
Manager = Manager (or Acting Manager) challenging or requesting the Review.
W/L-T = Whether the Team was winning, losing or tied at the time of the review.
W/L-F = Whether the Team ultimately won or lost the game.
Inn = Inning in which the Replay Review occurred.
T/B = Whether the Replay Review occurred in the Top (T) or Bottom (B) of the Inning.
Reason = Replay Review Subject (e.g., Safe/Out, HR/Not HR, Rule 7.13, Fair/Foul, etc.).
O/D = Whether the Team was on Offense (O) or Defense (D) at the Time of Review.
Orig Call = The Original Ruling on the field, made in real-time or prior to Replay Review.
Final Call = The call generated by NY Replay Review HQ.
R-QOC = Whether the Original Ruling was correct (Y = Affirmed, N = Reversed).
Chief = Uniform # of the Umpire Crew Chief on the field at the Time of Review.
CR# = Crew Chief Review # (Formerly, "This is Umpire A's ##th Supervised Review of 2014").