MLB Ejection 101: Mike DiMuro (1; AJ Hinch)

3B Umpire Mike DiMuro ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed DiMuro's out (fan interference) call in the top of the 6th inning of the Astros-Mariners game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Evan Gattis hit a 1-2 cutter from Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker in the air to foul territory in left field, where shortstop Brad Miller attempted to field the fly ball, ruled an out (fan interference) by DiMuro and confirmed via Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Hinch. Replays indicate that as the ball descended toward Miller's glove, a spectator interfered with Miller's opportunity to complete the catch, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s first ejection of 2015.
Mike DiMuro now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 1).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 16).
*Rule 3.16 [OBR 2015 Rule 6.01(e)]: "When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in his opinion will nullify the act of interference. APPROVED RULING: If spectator interference clearly prevents a fielder from catching a fly ball, the umpire shall declare the batter out."

This is the 101st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Astros' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL West (SEA 4; HOU, LAA, OAK, TEX 2).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since April 28, 2010 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Mike DiMuro's first ejection since June 23, 2013 (John Farrell; QOC = Y [Catch/No Catch]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/20/15
Video: A fan interferes with Miller's attempt to make a catch, resulting in the inning's 3rd out (SEA)

MLB Ejection 100: Bruce Dreckman (1; David Ortiz)

HP Umpire Bruce Dreckman ejected Red Sox DH David Ortiz for Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the top of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Royals game. With two out and none on, Ortiz hit a 1-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Kelvin Herrera on a line drive to center field for a single. Replays indicate Ortiz flipped his bat in front of home plate and participated in a verbal exchange with Dreckman from his position at first base, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 7-4. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Bruce Dreckman (1)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bruce Dreckman now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 1).

This is the 100th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Ortiz was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the Red Sox' 5th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BOS 5; BAL, TOR 4; NYY 3; TB 2).
This is David Ortiz's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 19 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).
This is Bruce Dreckman's first ejection since June 6, 2010 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/20/15
Video: Big Papi is tossed an MLB-leading 12th time amongst active players after hitting a single (BOS)
Related: Statistics & analysis indicate MLB's biggest "hothead" player is David Ortiz (June 11, 2015)

2015 No-Hitter 2: Mike Muchlinski (1; Max Scherzer)

HP Umpire Mike Muchlinski called Nationals P Max Scherzer's no-hitter, the second of 2015. Scherzer lost his perfect game bid with two out in the 9th on a HBP of Jose Tabata (Sidebar: You make the call), but induced a fly out to ensuing batter Josh Harrison to seal the no-no. Muchlinski was joined for Saturday's Pirates-Nationals game by Sean Barber (1B), Mark Wegner (2B), and crew chief Mike Winters (3B). This is Muchlinski's first career no-hitter.

Saturday's is the first MLB no-hitter since June 9, 2015 (Rob Drake; Chris Heston). Crewmate Mark Wegner is the most recent on the crew to have called a no-hitter (July 14, 2013; Tim Lincecum).

Muchlinski received 37 callable pitches from Scherzer, a total of 23 balls and 14 called strikes. The look:

Balls: 23 called balls outside of strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 23/23 = 100% Accuracy.
Strikes: 10 called strikes inside strike zone / 4 called strikes outside strike zone = 10/14 = <90.0% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score = 33/37 = <90.0% Accuracy (+5 for Scherzer).

Pitch f/x plot courtesy Brooks Baseball.
NOTICE: This non-normalized plot is presented for illustrative purposes only and is NOT the basis for analysis.

MLB Ejections 097-099: Bucknor (1-3; Gibbons, Osuna, Hale)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing warnings in the bottom of the 1st and Blue Jays P Roberto Osuna and Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale for throwing at Orioles batter Adam Jones in the top of the 8th inning of the Orioles-Blue Jays game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Jose Bautista took a 0-1 fastball from Orioles pitcher Mike Wright for a hit by pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and midpoint high, the call was irrecusable. In the 8th, with one out and two on, Jones took a 3-1 fastball for a hit by pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and chest high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of Gibbons' ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. At the time of the latter ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 5-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are CB Bucknor (54)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2015.
CB Bucknor now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 5).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 3 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 3 Irrecusable Call = 3).

These are the 97th, 98th, and 99th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 45th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the 46th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Osuna's line was 0.1 IP, 2 H, ER.
This is the Blue Jays' 2-4th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, TOR 4; NYY 3; TB 2).
This is John Gibbons' 2nd ejection of 2015, first since June 8 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Roberto Osuna's first career MLB ejection.
This is DeMarlo Hale's first ejection since April 28, 2013 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6/19/15
Video: With Bautista taking offense to a first-inning HBP, CB warns both sides; Gibbons tossed (TOR)
Video: A late HBP on Jones results in two more ejections as Osuna walks to the clubhouse (TOR)

Fairchild Sits Out Thurs After Foul to Face on Wed

After after taking a foul ball to the mask in LA, Chad Fairchild did not umpire the ensuing Rangers-Dodgers series finale and was replaced at third base by call-up umpire Chris Segal. During the bottom of the 8th inning of Wednesday night's Rangers victory, Dodgers batter Enrique (Kiké) Hernandez fouled a 97 mph fastball from Rangers pitcher Tanner Scheppers directly into the lower jaw portion of Fairchild's traditional-style Wilson facemask.

After evaluation from Dodgers training staff, Fairchild remained in the contest for the ensuing inning-and-a-half of play. Fairchild's replacement on Thursday Chris Segal joined umpires Marvin Hudson (HP), crew chief Jim Joyce (1B) and Greg Gibson (2B) for the finale, a 1-0 balk-off.

Video: Fairchild takes a shot to the jowl on a 1-1 fastball late in the Texas-LA game (LAD)

MLB Ejection 096: Jerry Layne (1; Walt Weiss)

2B Umpire Jerry Layne ejected Rockies Manager Walt Weiss for arguing a Replay Review that overturned Layne's safe call to an out in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Rockies game. With two out and one on, Rockies baserunner R1 Charlie Blackmon attempted to steal second base on a 0-0 fastball from Astros pitcher Brett Oberholtzer to Rockies batter DJ LeMahiu as Astros catcher Jason Castro threw to shortstop Carlos Correa. Upon instant replay review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager AJ Hinch, Layne's ruling was reversed, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 3-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s first ejection of 2015.
Jerry Layne now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 5).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 10).
*Pursuant to Replay Review Regulation II.D.1, "Such challenge or request will be considered timely only if the Umpire acknowledges that communication within the time period specified above. For purposes of these Regulations, the next "play" shall commence when the pitcher is on the rubber preparing to start his delivery and the batter has entered the batter's box (unless the defensive team initiates an appeal play in which case any call made during the play prior to the appeal still may be subject to Replay Review)." Though Hinch first contacted HP Umpire Bob Davidson, Crew Chief Jerry Layne shall be considered the Calling Umpire: "The Crew Chief shall have the final authority to determine whether a Manager's Challenge is timely" (Reg II.D.6).

This is the 96th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 44th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rockies' 4th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the NL West (SD 9; LAD 6; COL 4; SF 3; ARI 1).
This is Walt Weiss' 2nd ejection of 2015, first since May 6 (Bill Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jerry Layne's first ejection since June 18, 2014 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/17/15
Video: Astros nab Blackmon stealing, overturning Layne's call as Weiss is tossed arguing the review (HOU)
Video: In his postgame press conference, Weiss complains that Hinch waited too long to challenge (COL)

MLB Ejection 095: Alfonso Marquez (2; Robin Ventura)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected White Sox Manager Robin Ventura for arguing an interference (out) call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Pirates-White Sox game. With none out and one on, White Sox batter Melky Cabrera attempted to strike a 3-2 changeup from Pirates pitcher Jeff Locke for strike three. Replays indicate that after striking out swinging, Cabrera stepped out of the right-handed batter's box and across the back of home plate, interfering with Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli's throw to second base, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately on the contest, 3-2.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s second ejection of 2015.
Alfonso Marquez now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 4 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 4).
*Rule 7.09(e) [OBR 2015 Rule 6.01(a)(5)] states that is interference when: "Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate." Rule 6.06(c) [OBR 2015 Rule 6.03(a)(3)] specifies that a batter may be guilty of interfering with the catcher's fielding or throwing by "stepping out of the batter's box." Rule 7.09(e) takes precedence over 6.06(c) in enforcement because Cabrera was out on the third strike, though the interpretation for interference by stepping out of the batter's box applies to both rules.

This is the 95th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the White Sox' 4th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 5; CLE, DET, MIN 2).
This is Robin Ventura's first ejection since August 13, 2014 (Fieldin Culbreth; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since April 14, 2015 (Terry Collins; QOC = N [Interference]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago White Sox, 6/17/15
Video: Robin gets himself tossed arguing interference, Hawk chimes in with his brilliant analysis (CWS)

MLB Ejection 094: Larry Vanover (1; John Farrell)

1B Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Red Sox Manager John Farrell for arguing a ball two (check swing) call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Braves game. With two out and two on, Braves batter Pedro Ciriaco attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 fastball from Red Sox pitcher Tommy Layne. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (5-2-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 4-2. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s first ejection of 2015.
Larry Vanover now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has ? points in Crew Division (0 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 94th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Red Sox' 4th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS 4; NYY 3; TB 2; TOR 1).
This is John Farrell's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since May 29 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since May 25, 2014 (Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/17/15
Video: Farrell disputes a 1-1 check swing call by Vanover, argues through warning and is tossed (BOS)

MiLB Ejection: Ron Teague (Joe Mikulik)

HP Umpire Ron Teague ejected RoughRiders Manager Joe Mikulik for arguing an out call in the top of the 5th inning of the RoughRiders-RockHounds game on Tuesday in Double-A baseball's Texas League. B1 hit a ground ball to F3, who threw to F2 as R3 arrived at home plate with PU Teague declaring R3 out on the tag. Replays indicate F2 did not possess the ball when his glove made contact with R3 and that the baseball was on the ground in front of home plate, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the RoughRiders were leading, 2-1. The Hounds ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

"We are rapidly digressing here from a very valid argument to a third grader who just lost his lunch box."

Though Mikulik's argument eventually devolved into what has become known as a typical Mikulik post-ejection tantrum, replays indicate Teague did not see the ball lying on the ground until after he had already signaled the baserunner out at home, a call upheld after consultation and a brief conference with 1B Umpire Clay Park and 3B Umpire Clayton Hamm.

This is Joe Mikulik's first ejection temper tantrum since April 11, 2015 (U1 Bryan Fields; Throwing At), or September 3, 2014 (PU Travis Godec, U3 Rich Grassa; HR/Not HR), or if stealing third base isn't tantrum-worthy, maybe July 28, 2012 (U1 Mike Patterson; Safe/Out) or his 2006 Asheville Tourists performance.

Box score: Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland RockHounds (MiLB AA Texas League), 6/16/15
Video: Milulik argues an out call at home on dropped ball before throwing equipment on the field (FRI)

MLB Ejection 093: Lance Barksdale (1; Justin De Fratus)

HP Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Phillies P Justin De Fratus for throwing at Orioles batter J.J. Hardy in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Phillies-Orioles game. With none out and none on, Orioles batter Chris Parmelee hit a 1-0 fastball from De Fratus for a home run. Ensuing batter Hardy took a first-pitch fastball from De Fratus for ball one. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and thigh high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 15-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 19-3.


This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s first ejection of 2015.
Lance Barksdale now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 3).

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, De Fratus' line was 1.0 IP, 2 ER, HR.
This is the Phillies' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 5; ATL, PHI 3; NYM 2; MIA 1).
This is Justin De Fratus' first career MLB ejection.
This is Lance Barksdale's first ejection since May 14, 2014 (Lloyd McClendon; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/16/15
Video: De Fratus throws inside to Hardy and calmly walks off the mound after being ejected (PHI)

MLB Ejections 091-092: Phil Cuzzi (1-2; Bourn, Montero)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Indians CF Michael Bourn for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 4th and Cubs C Miguel Montero for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Cubs game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Bourn took a 2-2 slider from Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.114, pz 2.514), the call was incorrect. Following the conclusion of the top of the 8th inning, Montero was ejected for arguing the previous half-inning's strike zone. Replays indicate that of the four callable pitches ruled a ball (excluding the four intentional balls), Cuzzi officiated all four correctly for 100% accuracy, the call was correct. At the time of the Bourn ejection, the Indians were leading, 3-0. At the time of Montero's ejection, the Indians were leading, 5-0. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

These are Phil Cuzzi (10)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Phil Cuzzi now has 1 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB] - 4 Incorrect + 2 Correct = 1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 0 Incorrect + 1 Correct = -1).

These are the 91st and 92nd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 43-44th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Bourn was 0-2 (2 SO); Montero 0-3.
This is the Indians' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 3; CLE, DET, MIN 2).
This is the Cubs' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 4; CHC, MIL 3; PIT, STL 2).
This is Michael Bourn's first ejection since June 19, 2011 (Jeff Nelson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Miguel Montero's first career MLB ejection.
This is Phil Cuzzi's first ejection since July 2, 2014 (Ron Roenicke; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago Cubs, 5/16/15
Video: During the inning break following his strikeout, Bourn argues his previous AB and is tossed (CLE)

MLB Ejections 089-090: Hirschbeck (3-4; Pagan, Bochy)

HP Umpire John Hirschbeck ejected Giants CF Angel Pagan and Manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Mariners-Giants game. With one out and none on, Pagan took a 1-1 fastball from Mariners pitcher Tom Wilhelmsen for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.938, pz 1.491 [sz_bot 1.530 / MOE 1.447]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection the Giants were leading, 3-2. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

These are John Hirschbeck (17)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
John Hirschbeck now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = 6).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 12 points in Crew Division (12 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 12).

These are the 89th and 90th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 42nd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Pagan was 1-4 in the contest (SO).
This is the 41st Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Giants' 2/3rd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL West (SD 9; LAD 6; COL, SF 3; ARI 1).
This is Angel Pagan's first ejection since April 21, 2014 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Bruce Bochy's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 24 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Hirschbeck's first ejection since May 9, 2015 (Todd Steverson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants, 5/16/15
Video: After taking umbrage to a strike two call on the outside, Pagan finds himself run (SF)

Marty Foster Leaves Game on Foul Ball Injury

Home Plate Umpire Marty Foster was injured on a foul ball to the facemask and left Monday's Blue Jays-Mets game in New York. With one out and none on in the top of the 3rd inning, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson fouled a 98 mph fastball from Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard onto the chin portion of Foster's traditional-style Wilson mask.

After evaluation from Mets training staff, Foster completed the top of the 3rd before subsequently leaving the game. He was replaced by 2B Umpire and crew chief Mike Winters, who with 1B Umpire Mike Muchlinski and 3B Umpire Mark Wegner officiated three-person mechanics for the remainder of the game, a Mets 4-3 walk-off victory in 11 innings.

Video: Foster takes a full count fastball square to the lower jaw early in the Jays-Mets game (NYM)

MLB Ejection 088: Eric Cooper (1; Maikel Franco)

HP Umpire Eric Cooper ejected Phillies 3B Maikel Franco for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Phillies-Orioels game. With none out and one on, Franco took a 2-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Wei-Yin Chen for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -.5, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.4]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s first ejection of 2015.
Eric Cooper now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 88th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 41st ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Franco was 0-3 in the contest (2 SO).
This is the Phillies' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL East (WAS 5; ATL 3; NYM, PHI 2; MIA 1).
This is Maikel Franco's first career MLB ejection.
This is Eric Cooper's first ejection since September 21, 2013 (Munenori Kawasaki; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/15/15
Video: After fouling off a slew of pitches, Franco is tossed arguing a called third strike (PHI)

MLB Ejection 087: Adrian Johnson (1; Mark Kotsay)

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Padres Hitting Coach Mark Kotsay for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With two out and two on, Padres batter Yangervis Solarte took a 0-0 cutter from Dodgers pitcher Mike Bolsinger for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -.48, pz 3.322 [sz_top 3.22 / MOE 3.30]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 4-2, in 12 innings.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s first ejection of 2015.
Adrian Johnson now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 4 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 4).

This is the 87th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Padres' 9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 9; LAD 6; COL 3; ARI, SF 1).
This is Mark Kotsay's first ejection since September 28, 2005 (Mike Everitt; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Adrian Johnson's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Manny Machado; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres, 6/14/15
Video: With two aboard, Kotsay takes offense to a high first strike and is run from the game (SD)

MLB Replay Reviews, Week 10 (June 8 - June 14, 2015)

MLB umpires experienced 53 instant replay reviews during the week of June 8 - June 14, 2015 (+7 over prior week). Games played during this period featured the following MLB Replay Review decisions:

MLB Ejection 086: Cory Blaser (1; Clint Hurdle)

HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a strike one call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Phillies-Pirates game. With two out and two on, Pirates batter Pedro Alvarez took a 0-0 fastball from Phillies pitcher Luis Garcia for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below of the hollow of the knee (px .294, pz 1.282 [sz_bot 1.54 / MOE 1.46]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 1-0, in 11 innings.

This is Cory Blaser (89)'s first ejection of 2015.
Cory Blaser now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 0).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 7 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 7).

This is the 86th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 40th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Pirates' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN 4; MIL 3; CHC, PIT, STL 2).
This is Clint Hurdle's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 14 (David Rackley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Cory Blaser's first ejection since July 18, 2014 (Kirk Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/14/15
Video: Faced with a two-on, two-out first strike thrown low to Alvarez, Hurdle gets tossed (PIT)