MLB Ejection 046: Bob Davidson (1; Don Mattingly)

3B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed 1B Umpire Jerry Layne's catch (out) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Marlins-Dodgers game. With none out and none on, Dodgers batter Howie Kendrick hit a 1-1 fastball from Marlins pitcher Jarred Cosart on a line drive to right field, where right fielder Giancarlo Stanton attempted to make a diving catch. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Layne's ruling of "out" was affirmed; Play was appealed and denied by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 2-0. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bob Davidson now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 1).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 2).

This is the 46th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 21st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Dodgers' 2nd ejection of 2015, 2nd in the NL West (SD 4; LAD 2; COL, SF 1; ARI 0).
This is Don Mattingly's first ejection since May 4, 2015 (Paul Emmel; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since August 14, 2014 (Bud Black; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/13/15
Video: After losing his challenge, Mattingly throws his hat arguing and gets kicked out (LAD)
Video: Dodgers call New York on Stanton's diving catch in right; Ump "Davey Lopes'" call stands (MIA)

MLB Ejection 045: Mike Everitt (1; Terry Francona)

HP Umpire Mike Everitt ejected Indians Manager Terry Francona for arguing warnings in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Cardinals-Indians game. With two out and none on, Indians batter Jason Kipnis took a 0-0 fastball for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was inside and struck Kipnis in the lower back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 2-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Mike Everitt (57)'s first ejection of 2015.
Mike Everitt now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 0).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 7).

This is the 45th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 20th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Indians' 1st ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 3; CLE, DET 1; MIN 0).
This is Terry Francona's first ejection since June 8, 2013 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Everitt's first ejection since July 7, 2014 (Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/13/15
Video: A first-pitch beanball with two out in the 4th prompts warnings and Tito's ejection (CLE)

MLB Ejections 043-044: Rob Drake (1-2; Harper, Williams)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Nationals RF Bryce Harper and Manager Matt Williams for arguing a strike three (check swing) call in the top of the 7th inning of the Nationals-Diamondbacks game. With two out and none on, Harper attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Oliver Perez (all prior callable pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated). Play was reviewed and affirmed (check swing), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

These are Rob Drake (30)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Rob Drake now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 8).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 6 points in Crew Division (4 Prev + 2 Correct Call = 6).

These are the 43rd and 44th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 20th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Harper was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 19th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Nationals' 1/2nd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, NYM, WAS 2; MIA, PHI 0).
This is Bryce Harper's first ejection since March 26, 2014 (Jeff Gosney; QOC = Y-ST [Safe/Out]).
This is Matt Williams' first ejection since October 4, 2014 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y-PS [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rob Drake's first ejection since September 16, 2014 (Tony Pena; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/13/15
Video: Check swing strikeout gets Harper, Williams run to the tune of Take Me Out to the Ballgame (ARI)

Kerwin Danley Injured on Foul Ball to Face, Exits Game

A foul ball knocked Plate Umpire Kerwin Danley out of Tuesday's Nationals-Diamondbacks game in Arizona. With one out and none on in the bottom of the second inning, Diamondbacks batter Nick Ahmed fouled a 94 mph fastball from Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg directly into the center of Danley's hockey-style facemask.

Danley was evaluated by the Arizona training staff and did not return. He was replaced by 2B Umpire Gabe Morales, who completed the game in a three-person alignment with umpires Rob Drake and crew chief Joe West.

Danley has a history of baseball-related injuries, including at least four significant hits to the head:
In 2013, Danley left a Rockies-Reds game after being hit in the mask by a bouncing ball;
Earlier in 2013, Danley had suffered a concussion;
In 2009, Danley was struck by a broken bat, left the game on a stretcher, and suffered a concussion;
In 2008, Danley took a 96-mph pitch directly in the mask and was knocked unconscious.

MLB Replay Reviews, Week 5 (May 4 - May 10, 2015)

MLB umpires experienced 35 instant replay reviews during the week of May 4 - May 10 (-12 over prior week). Games played during this period featured the following MLB Replay Review decisions:

MLB Ejections 041-042: Mike Estabrook (2-3; Shelton, Cash)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Rays Manager Kevin Cash and Hitting Coach Derek Shelton for arguing a strike three (swinging) call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Rangers-Rays game. With one out and none on, Rays batter Joey Butler attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Rangers pitcher Wandy Rodriguez. Play was reviewed and affirmed (check swing), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s second ejection of 2015.
Mike Estabrook now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + ? ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has ? points in Crew Division (4 Prev + ? ? Call = ?).

These are the 41st and 42nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 18th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rays' 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (TB 2; BAL, BOS 1; NYY, TOR 0).
This is Kevin Cash's first ejection since April 16, 2015 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Derek Shelton's first career ejection.
This is Mike Estabrook's first ejection since April 10, 2015 (Scooter Gennett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 5/10/15
Video: With mom in attendance for Mother's Day, Cash kicks dirt as part of ejection tantrum (TB)