MLB Ejection 154: Greg Gibson (6; John Gibbons)

HP Umpire Greg Gibson ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing a strike two (check swing) call in the top of the 3rd inning of the Blue Jays-Yankees game. With two out and none on, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 curveball from Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova. This play has been referred to the UEFL Appeals Board for further review (Check Swing). At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 6-0.

This is Greg Gibson (53)'s sixth ejection of 2015.
Greg Gibson now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (13 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).
Crew Chief Greg Gibson now has ? points in Crew Division (8 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 154th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 70th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Blue Jays' 10th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (TOR 10; BOS 8; BAL, NYY 4; TB 3).
This is John Gibbons' 5th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 2 (Jim Wolf; QOC = U [Arguing (Non) Ejection]).
This is Greg Gibson's first ejection since July 11, 2015 (Brent Strom; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees, 8/8/15
Video: Gibbons exits the dugout and reaches the dirt circle to argue a check swing call before being tossed (TOR)

MLB Ejection 153: Mike Estabrook (4; Bob McClure)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Phillies Pitching Coach Bob McClure for arguing ball calls in the top of the 5th inning of the Padres-Phillies game. With two out and none on, Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola issued back-to-back walks to Padres batters Matt Kemp and Justin Upton. Replays indicate that of the eight called balls to Kemp and Upton, all were officiated properly, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 3-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 12 innings.

This is Mike Estabrook (83)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Mike Estabrook now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (13 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 17).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 153rd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Phillies' 4th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the NL East (WAS 6; NYM, PHI 4; ATL; MIA 2).
This is Bob McClure's first ejection since April 4, 1989 (Joe Brinkman; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Mike Estabrook's first ejection since May 10, 2015 (Derek Shelton; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 8/7/15
Video: McClure's visit to the mound concludes with comments for Estabrook, who throws him out (PHI)

MLB Ejection 152: David Rackley (2; Dan Jennings)

HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Marlins Manager Dan Jennings for arguing a check swing call made by 1B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt in the top of the 9th inning of the Marlins-Braves game. With one out and one on, Marlins batter Adeiny Hechavarria attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 slider from Braves pitcher Arodys Vizcaino for a swinging third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located within the bounds of the strike zone (px -.163, pz 1.545 [sz_bot 1.43]), the call was correct pursuant to UEFL 6-2-b-6-a (Quality of Correctness is governed by the (in)correctness of the call made, not by the quality of reasoning given for such a call). At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 6-3. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is David Rackley (86)'s second ejection of 2015.
David Rackley now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 6).
Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 10).

This is the 152nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 69th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Marlins' 2nd ejection of 2015, 5th in the NL East (WAS 6; NYM 4; ATL, PHI 3; MIA 2).
This is Dan Jennings' 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 3 (James Hoye; QOC = N-C [Check Swing]).
This is David Rackley's first ejection since April 14, 2015 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Atlanta Braves, 8/7/15
Video: Jennings exits the dugout to argue appealed check swing on strike three, is tossed (MIA)
Related Video: Jennings tells Bob Davidson to have Hunter change his positioning on the field (MIA, 8/6)

Brian Gorman Officiates 3,000th Career MLB Game

Umpire Brian Gorman worked his 3,000th career MLB game Tuesday night in Washington, DC, where the Nationals hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks. Crew Chief Gorman served as 3B Umpire alongside HP Umpire Mark Carlson, 1B Umpire Gabe Morales and 2B Umpire Tripp Gibson as the Nats defeated the D-Backs 5-4.

Gorman, who worked his first National League game in 1991 before joining the full-time staff three years later, joins his father Tom Gorman in officiating over 3,000 games. In all, Tom called 3,804 NL games during his career, which spanned from 1951 through 1977. Brian has officiated 84 playoff games, including one Wild Card Game, 10 Division Series, five League Championship Series, and three World Series. He has also worked two All-Star Games.

Gorman most recently ejected Orioles Manager Buck Showalter on June 4, 2015, his 48th career ejection.

MLB Ejection 151: Hunter Wendelstedt (3; Joe Maddon)

3B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Cubs Manager Joe Maddon for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed 1B Umpire David Rackley's safe call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With two out and one on, Brewers batter Adam Lind hit a 1-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Clayton Richard on the ground to shortstop Starlin Castro, who threw to first baseman Anthony Rizzo as Lind arrived at first base, ruled safe by Rackley. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Cubs Manager Maddon, Rackley's ruling was confirmed (pulled foot), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 2-1. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s third ejection of 2015.
Hunter Wendelstedt now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 12).
Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 9).

This is the 151st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 68th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Cubs' 6th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC 6; MIL, STL 5).
This is Joe Maddon's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 22 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Hunter Wendelstedt's first ejection since July 22 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 8/2/15
Video: Maddon disputes the review result and is ejected when he continues to argue the point (CHC)
Video: Lind reaches safely on wide throw that pulls Rizzo's foot off the bag (MIL)

MLB Ejections 146-150: West, Reyburn (4-6, 2-3; CIN-PIT)

1B Umpire Joe West ejected Pirates 1B Sean Rodriguez, Reds 1B Joey Votto and Reds CF Marlon Byrd for fighting in the bottom of the 8th and HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon for throwing at Reds batter Tucker Barnhart and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing Melancon's ejection in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. In the 8th, with one out and none on, Reds batter Phillips took a 0-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a bench clearing brawl during which Rodriguez, Votto and Byrd were ejected for fighting, the call was irrecusable. In the 9th, with one out and one on, Barnhart took a 0-1 cutter from Melancon for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Barnhart in the upper torso; warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of all ejections, the Pirates were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

These are Joe West (22)'s fourth, fifth, and sixth ejections of 2015.
These are DJ Reyburn (70)'s second and third ejections of 2015.
DJ Reyburn now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).
Joe West now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 3).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 15 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Call = 15).

These are the 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th, and 150th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
These are the 68th, 69th, 70th, and 71st player ejections of 2015.

This is the 67th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Pirates' 5/6/7th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 5).
This is the Reds' 6/7th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 5).
This is Sean Rodriguez's first ejection since May 25, 2014 (Larry Vanover; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 6 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Marlon Byrd's first ejection since July 8, 2010 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Mark Melancon's first career ejection.
This is Clint Hurdle's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 11 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = N [HBP/Foul]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since June 2 (Mike Matheny; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since May 6 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 8/2/15
Video: Phillips is hit in the left elbow on a high inside pitch, resulting in a bench clearing brawl (CIN)
Video: Cowboy Joe ejects three players for fighting after an eighth inning HBP and bench-clearer (PIT)
Video: Melancon's up-and-in HBP of Barnhart in the 9th draws another heave-ho, argument (PIT)

MLB Ejections 143-145: Jim Wolf (1-3; TOR)

HP Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons for arguing an ejection no-call (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the bottom of the 7th and Blue Jays P Aaron Sanchez and Bench Coach DeMarlo Hale for throwing at Royals batter Alcides Escobar in the top of the 8th inning of the Royals-Blue Jays game. In the 7th, with one out and two on, Blue Jays batter Josh Donaldson took a 2-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Ryan Madson for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located high and inside and followed preceding batter Troy Tulowitzki's hit-by-pitch and earlier warnings issued, the call was irrecusable. In the 8th, with two out and none on, Royals batter Escobar took a 2-0 fastball from Blue Jays pitcher Sanchez for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Escobar in the lower leg, the call was irrecusable. At the time of Gibbons' ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 2-0. At the time of the latter two ejections, the Blue Jays were leading, 3-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Jim Wolf (28)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2015.
Jim Wolf now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 6).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 5 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 3 Irrecusable Call = 5).

These are the 143rd, 144th, and 145th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 66th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the 67th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Sanchez's line was 0.2 IP, ER.
This is the Blue Jays' 7-9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (TOR 9; BOS 8; BAL, NYY 4; TB 3).
This is John Gibbons' 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 2 (Gerry Davis; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Aaron Sanchez's first career MLB ejection.
This is DeMarlo Hale's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 19 (CB Bucknor; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Jim Wolf's first ejection since July 25, 2011 (Jim Leyland; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Kansas City Royals vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 8/2/15
Video: Volquez buzzes Donaldson in the 3rd inning, drawing a brief argument from the Blue Jays (TOR)
Video: Madson plunks Tulo with one out and one on in the 7th prompting objection, but no ejection (TOR)
Video: Donaldson takes some chin music, much to the chagrin of skipper Gibbons, who gets tossed (TOR)
Video: Benches clear after Sanchez drills Escobar, and the previously-ejected Gibbons reappears (TOR)