MLB Ejection 109: Rob Drake (3; Brett Oberholtzer)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Astros P Brett Oberholtzer for throwing at Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez in the top of the 2nd inning of the Yankees-Astros game. With one out and one on, Oberholtzer surrendered a home run to Yankees batter Chris Young. Immediately thereafter, subsequent batter Rodriguez took a first-pitch fastball inside for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was significantly inside (px -2.580, or nearly two feet [22.5 inches] from the inner edge of home plate), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 6-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 9-6.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s third ejection of 2015.
Rob Drake now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 11).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 15 points in Crew Division (14 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 15).

This is the 109th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 50th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Oberholtzer's line was 1.1 IP, 6 ER (2 HR).
This is the Astros' 3rd ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL West (SEA 4; HOU 3; LAA, OAK, TEX 2).
This is Brett Oberholtzer's first career MLB ejection.
This is Rob Drake's first ejection since May 13, 2015 (Bryce Harper/Matt Williams; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros, 6/27/15
Video: After giving up his 2nd HR and 6 overall runs, Oby tries yet fails to bean slugger A-Rod (NYY)

MLB Ejection 108: Larry Vanover (2; Terry Collins)

2B Umpire Larry Vanover ejected Mets Manager Terry Collins for arguing an out call in the top of the 4th inning of the Mets-Brewers game. With one out and one on, Mets baserunner Darrell Ceciliani attempted to steal second base off Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who threw to second baseman Scooter Gennett as Ceciliani arrived at second base. Replays indicate Ceciliani's right foot appeared to come into contact with second base before Gennett's glove tagged Ceciliani, the call was incorrect.

This is Larry Vanover (27)'s second ejection of 2015.
Larry Vanover now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).

This is the 108th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 50th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Mets' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 5; ATL, NYM, PHI 3; MIA 1).
This is Terry Collins' 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since April 14 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = N [Interference]).
This is Larry Vanover's first ejection since June 17, 2015 (John Farrell; QOC = ? [Check Swing]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 6/25/15
Video: Having lost his challenge on an upheld call earlier in the game, Collins gets tossed arguing (NYM)

MLB Ejection 107: Alan Porter (1; Joe Girardi)

1B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for arguing a ball one (check swing) call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Phillies-Yankees game. With two out and two on, Phillies batter Maikel Franco attempted to check his swing on a  0-2 curveball from Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-5-0), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 10-2.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s first ejection of 2015.
Alan Porter now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has ? points in Crew Division (11 Previous + ? Call = ?).

These are the 105th and 106th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 49th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Yankees' 4th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL East (BOS 6; BAL, NYY, TOR 4; TB 3).
This is Joe Girardi's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since June 7 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Alan Porter's first ejection since March 31, 2015 (Lloyd McClendon; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees, 6/24/15
Video: Girardi walks along the dugout to complain to Porter, who tosses him for the argument (NYY)

Jim Joyce Tears Calf, to DL; G Gibson, Hamari Hit at Home

Jim Joyce suffered a torn calf muscle and is on the umpire's Disabled List. His projected DL time is 3-4 weeks after tearing his calf during Monday's Royals-Mariners game. Joyce finished the game and was replaced Tuesday by Pat Hoberg.

On Tuesday, plate umpire Greg Gibson additionally took a direct shot on an errant 88 mph cutter from Mariners pitcher Mike Montgomery, as catcher Mike Zunino was unable to glove the high pitch. After consultation with Mariners training staff and quick visual inspection of his hockey-style mask, Gibson remained in the game.
Video: Gibson is struck in the face by an untamed cutter, but stays in the game (SEA)

Meanwhile in Miami, plate umpire Adam Hamari was knocked back by an uncaught 95 mph fastball from Cardinals pitcher Kevin Siegrist that took a slight deflection off catcher Yadier Molina's mitt and struck the center of Hamari's chest protector. Like Gibson, Hamari stayed in the game.
Video: Hamari takes a 95 miles-per-hour pitch directly to the sternum, Molina says "my fault" (FOX)

MLB Ejections 105-106: Culbreth/Reynolds (1|2; Murphy, Kemp)

HP Umpire Fieldin Culbreth ejected Padres Interim Manager Pat Murphy and 1B Umpire Jim Reynolds ejected Padres RF Matt Kemp for arguing a strike three (check swing) call by Culbreth in the top of the 8th inning of the Padres-Giants game. With none out and two on, Padres batter Clint Barmes attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 curveball from Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (7-0-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 2-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 11 innings.

This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s first ejection of 2015.
This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s second ejection of 2015.
Fieldin Culbreth now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).
Jim Reynolds now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call-Crewmate = ?).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has ? points in Crew Division (-4 Previous + 2*[? Call] = ).

These are the 105th and 106th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 48th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the 49th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Kemp was 0-3 (3 strikeouts) in the contest.
This is the Padres' 10/11th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 11; LAD 6; COL 4; SF 3; ARI 1).
This is Pat Murphy's first career MLB ejection.
This is Matt Kemp's 3rd ejection of 2015, first since June 1 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Fieldin Culbreth's first ejection since August 13, 2014 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Jim Reynolds' first ejection since May 23, 2015 (Bryan Price; QOC = U [Unsportsmanlike-NEC]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants, 6/23/15
Video: With Cubby calling the swing, Murph gets his first dump demanding he ask for help (SD)

MLB Ejection 104: Eric Cooper (2; Mickey Callaway)

HP Umpire Eric Cooper ejected Indians Pitching Coach Mickey Callaway for arguing ball calls in the top of the 5th inning of the Tigers-Indians game. With none out and none on, Indians pitcher Danny Salazar loaded the bases with one out, prompting a mound visit from Callaway and subsequent ejection. Replays indicate that of Cooper's 12 called balls prior to Callaway's ejection, Cooper officiated all 12 properly for 100% accuracy (12/12), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s second ejection of 2015.
Eric Cooper now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 104th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Indians' 3rd ejection of 2015, 3rd in the AL Central (KC 9; CWS 5; CLE 3; DET, MIN 2).
This is Mickey Callaway's first ejection since August 30, 2014 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Eric Cooper's first ejection since June 15, 2015 (Maikel Franco; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Indians, 6/23/15
Video: Unhappy with Cooper's strike zone, Callaway argues after his mound visit and gets tossed (CLE)

MLB Ejection 103: Tim Timmons (1; John Farrell)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Red Sox Manager John Farrell for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Orioles-Red Sox game. With two out and two on, Red Sox batter Brock Holt took a 1-2 fastball from Orioles pitcher Brad Brach for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.149, pz 2.168), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 6-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s first ejection of 2015.
Tim Timmons now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 103rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 47th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Red Sox's 6th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BOS 6; BAL, TOR 4; NYY, TB 3).
This is John Farrell's 3rd ejection of 2015, first since June 17 (Larry Vanover; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since September 15, 2014 (Fredi Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox, 6/23/15
Video: Farrell takes issue with Timmons' called strike to Holt, prompting his dismissal (BOS)

MLB Ejection 102: Kerwin Danley (1; Asdrubal Cabrera)

HP Umpire Kerwin Danley ejected Rays SS Asdrubal Cabrera for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Blue Jays-Rays game. With one out and two on, Cabrera took a 0-2 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Drew Hutchison for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px .720, pz 2.080; strike two was px .694, pz 3.373 [sz_top 3.510]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

This is Kerwin Danley (44)'s first ejection of 2015.
Kerwin Danley now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 7).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 15 points in Crew Division (14 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 15).

This is the 102nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Cabrera was 0-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Rays' 3rd ejection of 2015, T-4th in the AL East (BOS 5; BAL, TOR 4; NYY, TB 3).
This is Asdrubal Cabrera's first ejection since October 4, 2014 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Kerwin Danley's first ejection since June 4, 2014 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/22/15
Video: Cabrera is tossed after slamming his bat; Cowboy Joe confiscates the abused equipment (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews, Week 11 (June 15 - June 21, 2015)

MLB umpires experienced 57 instant replay reviews during the week of June 15 - June 21, 2015 (+4 over prior week). Games played during this period featured the following MLB Replay Review decisions: