Dutch Rennert Interview, Tom Hallion Tribute in Miami

Tom Hallion paid tribute to longtime NL umpire Dutch Rennert via a strike one call early in the Braves-Marlins game Saturday night. Rennert was at the ballpark and gave an interview to FOX Sports Miami during the 5th inning, commenting on colorful umpiring and the modern trend towards the robotic, handling irate managers, and his views on instant replay.

On umpires having an on-field personality:
"The umpires—they take away all the colorful umpires. They want them to work one way, uniform, same way."

On replay review:
"I hate replay. Call 'em as you seem. It's called a rhubarb. If they're going to argue that's alright, and then let's play ball."

Video: Hallion does the Rennert called strike mechanic, Dutch gives interview to Marlins TV (MIA)

MLB Ejection 210: Dan Bellino (6; Glen Perkins)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Twins P Glen Perkins for arguing balls and strikes after the top of the 9th inning of the Indians-Twins game. With two out and none on, Indians batter Yan Gomes hit a 0-0 slider from Perkins on a fly ball to second baseman Brian Dozier for the game's final out. Replays indicate Bellino made three calls of 'ball' during the preceding at bat resulting in a home run for Indians batter Carlos Santana; of these three pitches, all were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Twins had won the game, 4-2.

This is Dan Bellino (2)'s sixth ejection of 2015.
Dan Bellino now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 14).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 210th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 95th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Perkin's line was 1.0 IP, 2 ER, HR.
This is the Twins' 5th ejection of 2015, 4th in the AL Central (KC 12; DET 8; CLE, CWS 6; MIN 5).
This is Glen Perkins' first career MLB ejection.
This is Dan Bellino's first ejection since September 18, 2015 (Mike Matheny; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Minnesota Twins, 9/23/15
Video: After recording the final out of the game, Perkins is ejected by Bellino (MIN)

MLB Ejection 209: Bill Welke (5; Jean Machi)

HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Red Sox P Jean Machi for throwing at Rays batter Steven Souza Jr. in the top of the 9th inning of the Rays-Red Sox game. With one out and one on, Rays batter Asdrubal Cabrera hit a 1-1 changeup from Machi for a home run while the first pitch to Souza Jr. was located inside and shoulder high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 5-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Bill Welke (52)'s fifth ejection of 2015.
Bill Welke now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = -1).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Irrecusable = 16).

This is the 209th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 94th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Machi's line was 0.0 IP, ER, HR.
This is the Red Sox's 10th ejection of 2015, 2nd in the AL East (TOR 11; BOS 10; NYY 9; BAL, TB 5).
This is Jean Machi's first ejection since July 9, 2014 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Bill Welke's first ejection since September 9, 2015 (Bryan Price; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 9/23/15
Video: Machi's first-pitch curveball misses high and inside to Souza Jr., resulting in an early night (BOS)

MLB Ejection 208: Mark Ripperger (4; Jonathan Papelbon)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Nationals P Jonathan Papelbon for throwing at Orioles batter Manny Machado in the top of the 9th inning of the Orioles-Nationals game. With two out and none on, Machado took a 1-1 fastball from Papelbon for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was inside and struck Machado on the left shoulder, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 4-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Mark Ripperger now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 0).
Crew Chief Brian O'Nora now has -3 points in Crew Division (-4 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = -3).

This is the 208th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 93rd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Papelbon's line was 0.2 IP, 0 ER, HBP.
This is the Nationals' 8th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL East (WAS 8; NYM, PHI 5; ATL, MIA 4).
This is Jonathan Papelbon's first ejection since September 14, 2014 (Joe West; QOC = U [Lewd Gesture]).
This is Mark Ripperger's first ejection since June 10, 2015 (Paul Molitor; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Washington Nationals, 9/23/15
Video: Paps throws a 93-mph heater up and in to Machado, causing both dugouts to briefly empty (WAS)

MLB Ejection 207: Chris Conroy (3; Hector Santiago)

HP Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Angels P Hector Santiago for arguing a ball three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Angels-Astros game. With none out and none on, Astros batter Marwin Gonzalez took a 2-0 sinker from Santiago for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh high (px .654, pz 1.853 [sz_bot 1.680 / MOE 1.763], the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s third ejection of 2015.
Chris Conroy now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has -5 points in Crew Division (-5 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -5).

This is the 207th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 92nd player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Santiago's line was 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 5 BB.
This is the Angels' 6th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA, SEA, TEX 6; OAK 4).
This is Hector Santiago's first career MLB ejection.
This is Chris Conroy's first ejection since June 12, 2015 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = N [Safe/Out]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros, 9/22/15
Video: Santiago gripes about the strike zone after being subbed out, and is in turn tossed out (LAA)

History Made in Boston with Four Replays at Four Bases

The first instant replay cycle in MLB history occurred Monday night at Fenway Park as four plays—one at each base, by each of the four umpires—were reviewed during the same game. The first replay review cycle in MLB history produced two confirmed and two overturned calls. The Rays and Red Sox had one confirmed and one overturned call apiece.

HP: In the top of the 1st inning, Boston Manager Torey Lovullo challenged HP Umpire John Tumpane's safe call as Rays baserunner Mikie Mahtook slid into home plate. Upon review, the call was confirmed. VIDEO

1B: In the top of the 1st inning, Tampa Bay Manager Kevin Cash challenged 1B Umpire James Hoye's out call on the backend of an attempted Red Sox double play. Upon review, the call was overturned. VIDEO

2B: In the top of the 7th inning, umpires initiated a Crew Chief review of 2B Umpire Bill Welke's safe call on Rays baserunner R1 Brandon Guyer's attempted steal of second base. Upon review, the call was overturned. VIDEO

3B: In the bottom of the 8th inning, Tampa Bay challenged 3B Umpire John Hirschbeck's safe call on Red Sox baserunner R2 Deven Marrero's steal of third base. Upon review, the call was confirmed. VIDEO

MLB Ejection 206: John Hirschbeck (6; Joe Girardi)

3B Umpire John Hirschbeck ejected Yankees Manager Joe Girardi for a repeat visit argument (DiMuro Rule) in the top of the 3rd inning of the Yankees-Mets game. In the 2nd, with one out and none on, Yankees batter Greg Bird attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Mets pitcher Matt Harvey. Replays indicate Girardi left the Yankees dugout to argue with Hirschbeck, but was not ejected at that time; Hirschbeck later ejected Girardi during a subsequent inning break, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 1-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 11-2.

This is John Hirschbeck (17)'s sixth ejection of 2015.
John Hirschbeck now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 9).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 18 points in Crew Division (17 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 18).

This is the 206th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 99th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Yankees' 6th ejection of 2015, 3rd in the AL East (TOR 11; BOS 9; NYY 6; BAL, TB 5).
This is Joe Girardi's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 20 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Hirschbeck's first ejection since August 28, 2015 (Pablo Sandoval; QOC = Y [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets, 9/20/15
Video: Girardi's first discussion with Hirschbeck ends harmlessly, but second attempt prompts ejection (ESPN)