Cubs Coach Loretta Suspended for Talking to NY Replay

MLB suspended Chicago Cubs Bench Coach Mark Loretta one game for using the umpires' Replay Review headset to speak with the Replay Official in New York in an attempt to get an explanation for an outcome that didn't go his team's way.

On Saturday, September 21, Replay confirmed 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Mike Everitt's third inning ruling that Cubs runner Kyle Schwarber was out during a stolen base attempt when Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter appeared to tag Schwarber with the heel of his glove.

Following the confirmed ruling, Loretta purportedly intercepted the on-field Replay Review technician and spoke via headset to the Replay Operations Center, earning Loretta a one-game suspension for unauthorized use of equipment ("inappropriate conduct"), which he served Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

Alternate Link: Confirmed out call nets Loretta suspension when coach wears headset to talk to NY (STL/CCS)