MLB Ejection 141-142: Ron Kulpa (3, 4; Gibson, Delgado)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Diamondbacks Manager Kirk Gibson for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 1B Umpire Ed Hickox's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 2nd and Diamondbacks pitcher Randall Delgado for throwing at Pirates batter Andrew McCutchen in the top of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Diamondbacks game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Diamondbacks batter Andy Marte hit a 0-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Vance Worley on a line drive to center fielder McCutchen, who dove to catch the ball on the fly as it neared the outfield grass. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Diamondbacks Manager Gibson, Hickox's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with one out and two on, Diamondbacks pitcher Delgado threw a 2-0 fastball that hit Pirates batter McCutchen. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and hit McCutchen on the lower back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 5-1. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

These are Ron Kulpa (46)'s third and fourth ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Ron Kulpa now has 7 points, UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB] + 2 Correct + 0 Irrecusable = 7).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 QOCY & QOCU Call = 2).

These are the 141st and 142nd ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 60th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Delgado's line was 0.1 IP, 3 ER.
This is the 65th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the D-Backs' 4/5th ejections of 2014, 3rd in the NL West (COL 7; LAD 6; ARI 5; SF 4; SD 2).
This is Randall Delgado's first career MLB ejection.
This is Kirk Gibson's first ejection since July 18, 2014 (Cory Blaser; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since May 26, 2014 (Tyler Flowers; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 8/2/14
Video: Play stands; Cutch's sliding catch is upheld as an out on D'Backs' challenge in the 2nd (ARI)
Video: Unsatisfied with the Replay Review's outcome, Gibby continues arguing the call for the toss (ARI)
Video: Delgado's intentional HBP targeting McCutchen produces immediate expulsion from game (PIT)

MLB Ejections 139-140: Chris Guccione (1, 2; Phillies x2)

HP Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Phillies pitcher A.J. Burnett and Manger Ryne Sandberg for arguing a ball one call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Phillies-Nationals game. With two out and none on, Burnett threw a 0-0 fastball to Nationals batter Jayson Werth for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.311, pz 2.721), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Nationals were leading, 5-0. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 11-0.

These are Chris Guccione (68)'s first and second ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Chris Guccione now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct] = 17).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 11 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 11).

These are the 139th, 140th ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 59th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Burnett's line was 1.2 IP, 5 R.
This is the 64th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Phillies' 5/6th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, PHI 6; MIA, NYM 5; WAS 1).
This is A.J. Burnett's first career MLB ejection.
This is Ryne Sandberg's first ejection since June 13, 2014 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Chris Guccione's first ejection since April 19, 2013 (Dale Sveum; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals, 8/2/14
Video: Burnett's overt gesture in resentment of Gooch's call earns him an early shower, Ryne too (PHI)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 855-868: August 2, 2014

August 1, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

r	855	HP	Basner, Toby	7	OAK	34	Bob Melvin	4	Out	Confirmed
R	856	1B	Schrieber, Paul	12	NYY	24	Joe Girardi	6	Out	Overturned
R	857	1B	Timmons, Tim	14	SEA	30	Lloyd McClendon	6	Safe	Overturned
R	858	2B	Winters, Mike	10	CIN	22	Bryan Price	9	Out	Confirmed
R	859	1B	Carapazza, Vic	16	LAA	29	Mike Scioscia	6	Safe	Stands
r	860	HP	Vanover, Larry	14	LAA	30	Mike Scioscia	9	Out	Confirmed
R	861	2B	Ripperger, Mark	10	CWS	25	Robin Ventura	8	Out	Confirmed
R	862	1B	Reyburn, DJ	16	SF	34	Bruce Bochy	3	Safe	Overturned
R	863	HP	Baker, Jordan	7	HOU	23	Bo Porter	8	Out	Overturned
R	864	HP	Cuzzi, Phil	14	STL	25	Mike Matheny	9	HBP	Overturned
R	865	1B	Hickox, Ed	10	ARI	31	Kirk Gibson	2	Out	Stands
r	866	2B	Hoberg, Pat	7	ARI	32	Alan Trammell	3	Not HR	Confirmed
r	867	HP	Reynolds, Jim	18	ATL	20	Fredi Gonzalez	8	Out	Confirmed
R	868	1B	Rackley, Dave	5	CHC	42	Rick Renteria	7	Safe	Overturned

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com/MLBAM):
Video 855: KC@OAK: Out at the plate confirmed on Crew Chief Review
Video 856: NYY@BOS: Yankees win challenge at first in the 6th
Video 857: SEA@BAL: Mariners challenge call in the 6th inning
Video 858: CIN@MIA: Reds challenge ruling, which is confirmed in 9th
Video 859: LAA@TB: Angels challenge safe call in the 6th
Video 860: LAA@TB: Umpires review play at plate in the 9th
Video 861: MIN@CWS: White Sox challenge call in the 8th
Video 862: SF@NYM: Giants win challenge in the 3rd inning
Video 863: TOR@HOU: Singleton hits an inside-the-park home run
Video 864: MIL@STL: Hit-by-pitch call overturned in 9th
Video 865: PIT@ARI: McCutchen's sliding catch stands in the 2nd
Video 866: PIT@ARI: Umpires review Peralta's double in the 3rd
Video 867: ATL@SD: Umpires confirmed out at home in the 8th
Video 868: CHC@LAD: Pickoff attempt overturned in the 7th

MLB Ejection 138: Will Little (3; Mike Matheny)

2B Umpire Will Little ejected Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld Little's safe call in the top of the 6th inning of the Brewers-Cardinals game. With none out and one on, Brewers batter Elian Herrera hit a 0-1 cutter from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright on a line drive to second baseman Kolten Wong, who threw to shortstop Jhonny Peralta as Brewers baserunner R1 Jean Segura arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review, Little's ruling was affirmed as replays indicate Peralta did not catch the ball and tag second base prior to Segura's touch arrival, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 3-0. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 6-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Will Little (93)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Will Little now has 22 points in the UEFL Standings (17 Prev + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 22).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).

This is the 138th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 63rd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Cardinals' 4th ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL Central (PIT 8; CHC 7; MIL, STL 4; CIN 3).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since May 16, 2014 (Sean Barber; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's first ejection since May 20, 2014 (Mike Redmond; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 8/1/14
Video: Barking during a subsequent mound visit, Matheny earns his dismissal arguing a Replay (STL)
Video: Matheny complains about plate and base umpiring, Replay after Cards' loss to Brewers (STL)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 840-854: August 1, 2014

August 1, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	840	1B	Hudson, Marvin	10	TEX	28	Ron Washington	3	Safe	Overturned
R	841	3B	Blaser, Cory	9	TEX	29	Ron Washington	4	Safe	Overturned
R	842	1B	Woodring, Tom	4	CIN	21	Bryan Price	5	Safe	Overturned
r	843	2B	Carapazza, Vic	15	TB	40	Joe Maddon	2	Not HR	Stands
R	844	2B	Schrieber, Paul	11	NYY	23	Joe Girardi	6	Out	Overturned
R	845	HP	Kellogg, Jeff	8	SF	33	Bruce Bochy	2	HBP	Overturned
R	846	1B	Cederstrom, Gary	9	MIN	27	Ron Gardenhire	7	Out	Overturned
R	847	1B	Cederstrom, Gary	10	CWS	24	Robin Ventura	9	Safe	Confirmed
R	848	2B	Little, Will	15	STL	24	Mike Matheny	6	Safe	Stands
R	849	HP	Barrett, Lance	14	ARI	30	Kirk Gibson	5	Foul	Overturned
r	850	2B	Hickox, Ed	9	PIT	37	Clint Hurdle	8	Not HR	Confirmed
r	851	HP	Wolf, Jim	11	LAD	29	Don Mattingly	1	Out	Confirmed
R	852	1B	Randazzo, Tony	9	CHC	40	Rick Renteria	3	Safe	Overturned
R	853	1B	Randazzo, Tony	10	LAD	30	Don Mattingly	6	Safe	Overturned
R	854	HP	Wolf, Jim	12	CHC	41	Rick Renteria	6	Safe	Stands

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com/MLBAM):
Video 840: TEX@CLE: Chisenhall ruled out after challenge in 3rd
Video 841: TEX@CLE: Aviles out at third after challenge in 4th
Video 842: CIN@MIA: Jones ruled out after challenge in 5th
Video 843: LAA@TB: Loney's double stands after review in 2nd
Video 844: NYY@BOS: Ellsbury safe after challenge in 6th
Video 845: SF@NYM: Hit by pitch overturned in the 2nd
Video 846: MIN@CWS: Dozier safe at first after challenge in 7th
Video 847: MIN@CWS: Dozier confirmed safe at first in the 9th
Video 848: MIL@STL: Segura safe as call stands in the 6th
Video 849: PIT@ARI: Nuno hit by pitch after review in 5th
Video 850: PIT@ARI: Harrison's triple confirmed in the 8th
Video 851: CHC@LAD: Adrian confirmed out at home in the 1st
Video 852: CHC@LAD: Haren thrown out from right field in 3rd
Video 853: CHC@LAD: Rizzo out at first after challenge in 6th
Video 854: CHC@LAD: Puig scores as call stands in the 6th

MLB Ejection 137: Mike Winters (1; Mike Redmond)

HP Umpire Mike Winters ejected Marlins Manager Mike Redmond for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned Winters' Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the top of the 8th inning of the Reds-Marlins game. With one out and three on, Reds batter Todd Frazier hit a 1-2 cutter from Marlins pitcher Bryan Morris on a fly ball to right fielder Giancarlo Stanton, who threw to catcher Jeff Mathis as Reds baserunner R3 Zack Cozart attempted to score from third base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Mike Winters, Winters' ruling was reversed as replays indicate Mathis violated Rule 7.13 by not allowing Cozart access to home plate, the call was correct.* At the time of the review, the Marlins were leading, 1-0. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Mike Winters (33)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mike Winters now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-3 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 1).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
*Experimental 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. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe. Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 7.13 if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in order to field a throw, and the umpire determines that the catcher could not have fielded the ball without blocking the pathway of the runner and that contact with the runner was unavoidable."

This is the 137th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 62nd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Marlins' 5th ejection of 2014, T-2nd in the NL East (ATL 6; MIA, NYM 5; PHI 4; WAS 1).
This is Mike Redmond's first ejection since July 23, 2014 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Safe/Out-Base Path)]).
This is Mike Winters' first ejection since July 25, 2013 (Davey Johnson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins, 7/31/14
Video: Play overturned; Reds tie the game enroute to grabbing the lead on replay-aided 7.13 violation (CIN)
Video: Immediately ejected arguing a Review, Redmond untucks jersey, tosses cap and bemoans call (MIA)
Video: During his post-game presser, former catcher Redmond says, "I'm so pissed...what a joke" (MIA)

MLB Instant Replay Reviews 834-839: July 31, 2014

July 31, 2014 featured the following MLB Umpire Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	834	1B	Tichenor, Todd	11	CWS	23	Robin Ventura	9	Safe	Stands
R	835	1B	Gibson, Greg	9	COL	34	Walt Weiss	5	Safe	Overturned
R	836	1B	Bellino, Dan	12	BAL	22	Buck Showalter	11	Out	Stands
r	837	HP	Winters, Mike	9	CIN	20	Bryan Price	8	Out	Overturned
R	838	2B	Kulpa, Ron	8	PIT	36	Clint Hurdle	3	Out	Overturned
R	839	1B	Estabrook, Mike	13	LAD	28	Don Mattingly	9	Safe	Stands

Instant Replay Review Decision Video Clips (MLB.com/MLBAM):
Video 834: CWS@DET: White Sox challenge safe call, stands in 9th
Video 835: COL@CHC: Rox turn two after challenge in the 5th
Video 836: LAA@BAL: Out call stands in the 11th inning
Video 837: CIN@MIA: Out call at the plate overturned in the 8th
Video 838: PIT@ARI: Out call overturned in the 3rd inning
Video 839: ATL@LAD: Safe call stands in the 9th inning