MLB Ejection 129 - Rob Drake (2; Kevin Long)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long (strike three call to Trea Turner; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Guardians-#Phillies game. With one out and one on, Turner took a 2-2 sinker from Guardians pitcher Ben Lively for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.94, pz 1.92), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Guardians were leading, 1-0. The Guardians ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This pitch was located 0.31 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 129th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 19th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 19 Coaches, 46 Players.

This is Philadelphia's 4th ejection of 2024, 4th in the NL East (MIA, NYM, WAS 5; PHI 4; ATL 0).

This is Kevin Long's 1st ejection since April 5, 2023 (Nic Lentz; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Rob Drake's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 22 (Skip Schumaker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Guardians vs Philadelphia Phillies, 7/26/24 | Video as follows:

Odd Plays from Safe to Out and In Between

In this Odd Plays in Baseball review, tmac analyzes HP Umpire Mike Estabrook's batter interference no-call at home plate, 3B Umpire David Arrieta working near second base to make a call at third, and 2B Umpire Ramon De Jesus moving on a tag play, losing the non-reviewable runner pushed off base angle in the process.

Replay Review overturned that safe call, which perhaps turned a correct call into an incorrect one.

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Wegner & Crew Warn Rockies & Red Sox in Sticky Situation

After Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill and Red Sox batter Reese McGuire exchanged words, leading to a benches-clearing incident in Colorado, Chief Mark Wegner's crew met to discuss remedies, ultimately opting for warnings to both teams, issued by HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak. The game proceeded without further incident as Colorado defeated Boston, 20-7.

Although Quantrill appeared to instigate the situation, and ordinarily might have merited ejection, it would appear the crew either did not observe the misconduct or deemed it unworthy of expulsion. Instead, the crew opted to clean up the mess by warning both teams.

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) states, "If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially 'warned' prior to the game or at any time during the game," and this crew in the absence of observing an ejectable instigation offense, found that benches clearing constituted a circumstance to warrant warnings.

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MLB Ejections 127-8 - Mike Estabrook (LAA x2)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Angels hitting coach Johnny Washington (strike three call to Brandon Drury; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd and 1B Nolan Schanuel (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Angels-#Mariners game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Angels batter Drury took a 3-2 sinker from Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.18, pz 1.41 [sz_bot 1.78 / RAD 1.66 / MOE 1.58]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of Washington's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. In the 8th, with none out and two on, Angels batter Schanuel took a 3-2 fastball from Mariners pitcher Ryne Stanek for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.23, pz 1.57 [sz_bot 1.33 / RAD 1.21]), the call was correct. At the time of Schanuel's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 1-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

These are Mike Estabrook (83)'s 5th and 6th ejections of 2024.

*The pitch to Drury was located 2.04 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

These are the 127th and 128th ejections of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 46th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Schanuel was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.

This is the 18th coach ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 18 Coaches, 46 Players.

This is Los Angeles' 3/4th ejection of 2024, 5th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 5; LAA 4).

This is Johnny Washington's first career MLB ejection.

This is Nolan Schanuel's first career MLB ejection.

This is Mike Estabrook's 5/6th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 16 (Rob Thomson; QOC = Y [HBP]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 126 - Mark Wegner (1; Alex Cora)

HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (balls/strikes; QOCY) in the bottom of the 11th inning of the #RedSox-#Rockies game. Cora was ejected during the inning break between the 11th and 12th innings. Replays indicate that of the four callable pitches during the half inning immediately preceding ejection, all four were officiated properly (4/4 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 7-7. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 9-8, in 12 innings.

This is Mark Wegner (14)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 126th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 64th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Boston's 3rd ejection of 2024, T-3rd in the AL East (NYY 8; TOR 7; BAL, BOS, TB 3).

This is Alex Cora's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 8 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Mark Wegner's 1st ejection since August 5, 2023 (Tim Anderson; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Colorado Rockies, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 125 - Jordan Baker (2; Torey Lovullo)

HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (warnings after Gabriel Moreno HBP) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Diamondbacks-#Royals game. With one out and none on in the bottom of the 6th, Royals batter Bobby Witt Jr, who was a single shy of hitting for the cycle, took a 0-0 sinker from Diamondbacks pitcher Humberto Castellanos for a hit-by-pitch. With two outs and none on in the top of the 7th, Diamondbacks batter Moreno took a 2-1 sinker from Royals pitcher John Schreiber for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in warnings. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and struck Moreno in the back, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 10-3. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 10-4.

This is Jordan Baker (71)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 125th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 63rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 63 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Arizona's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, SD, SF 6; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Torey Lovullo's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 15 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jordan Baker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 7 (Julio Rodríguez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Kansas City Royals, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 124 - Rob Drake (1; Skip Schumaker)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Marlins manager Skip Schumaker (balls/strikes) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Mets-#Marlins game. After Jesús Sánchez grounded out to end the inning, Schumaker exited the dugout to argue balls and strikes with HP Umpire Drake, resulting in his ejection. Replays indicate of the nine callable pitches in the half-inning immediately preceding ejection, Drake officiated all nine correctly (9/9 = 100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Mets were leading, 5-3. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 124th ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 62nd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Miami's 5th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM, WAS 5; PHI 3; ATL 0).

This is Skip Schumaker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since April 15 (Laz Diaz; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This Rob Drake's 1st ejection since April 21, 2022 (Brandon Hyde; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Miami Marlins, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 123 - Edwin Moscoso (3; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (foul tip call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Rangers game. With none out and one on, White Sox baserunner Luis Robert Jr attempted to steal second base on a 2-2 changeup from Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen, resulting in a foul tip by White Sox batter Andrew Benintendi. Replays indicate Rangers catcher Jonah Heim initially caught the batted ball before losing it on the post-catch transfer/exchange attempt, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-3, in 10 innings.

This is Edwin Moscoso (32)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

Official Baseball Rules: "A FOUL TIP is a batted ball that goes sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher and is legally caught. It is not a foul tip unless caught, and any foul tip that is caught is a strike, and the ball is in play."

This is the 123rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 61 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is Texas' 5th ejection of 2024, 4th in the AL West (HOU, SEA 7; OAK 6; TEX 5; LAA 2).

This is Bruce Bochy's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 14 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [RLI]).

This is Edwin Moscoso's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 11 (Matt Blake; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Texas Rangers, 7/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 122 - Chris Conroy (1; Bob Melvin)

3B Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin (arguing prior games' calls during the pre-game plate meeting) prior to the top of the 1st inning of the #Giants-#Rockies game. During the pre-game plate meeting and lineup card exchange, Melvin presented the lineup cards on behalf of San Francisco and was ejected shortly thereafter for arguing calls and plays from prior games in the series. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

This is the 122nd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 60th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 60 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is San Francisco's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL West (SD, SF 6; ARI 5; COL 3; LAD 0).

This is Bob Melvin's 4th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 17 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Chris Conroy's 1st ejection since August 24, 2021 (Joc Pederson; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies, 7/21/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 121 - Edwin Jimenez (1; Aaron Boone)

HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone (strike three call to Alex Verdugo; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rays-#Yankees game. With none out and none on, Yankees batter Verdugo took a 3-2 fastball from Rays pitcher Colin Poche for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.53, pz 1.39 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48 / MOE 1.40]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Edwin Jimenez (75)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 121st ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 59th manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 59 Managers, 17 Coaches, 45 Players.

This is New York's 8th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the AL East (NYY 8; TOR 7; BAL, TB 3; BOS 2).

This is Aaron Boone's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Derek Thomas; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Edwin Jimenez's 1st ejection since July 16, 2023 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees, 7/21/24 | Video as follows: