MLB Ejection 186 - Marvin Hudson (2; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (Replay Review decision that upheld 2B Umpire Nick Mahrley's catch [out] call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #WhiteSox-#Tigers game. With none out and none on, Tigers batter Zach McKinstry hit a 2-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher Enyel De Los Santos on a fly ball to right fielder Dominic Fletcher, who attempted to catch the baseball near the outfield wall, ruled a catch (out) by 2B Umpire Mahrley. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers manager Hinch, the out call stood. Replays indicate the fly ball appeared to touch the outfield wall before being caught by Fletcher, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 9-5. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-5.

This is Marvin Hudson (51)'s 2nd ejection of 2024.

This is the 186th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 93rd manager ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 93 Managers, 32 Coaches, 61 Players.

This is Detroit's 2nd ejection of 2024, T-4th in the AL Central (CWS 10; CLE, KC 3; DET, MIN 2).

This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since August 25, 2023 (Laz Diaz; QOC = U [Pitch Clock]).

This is Marvin Hudson's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since Aug 21 (Ryan O'Hearn; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers, 9/29/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 211 - Laz Diaz (2; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (strike three call to Javier Baez after pitch clock violation no-call) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Astros-#Tigers game. With one out and one on, Baez took a 3-2 sinker from Astros pitcher Framber Valdez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.66, pz 2.35), but that the pitch timer might have expired prior to Valdez initiating his motion to deliver the pitch (the penalty for which is an automatic ball). At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 1-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Laz Diaz (63)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

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

This pitch was located 3.00 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 211th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This the 96th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 96 Managers, 85 Players, 30 Coaches.

This is Detroit's 4th ejection of 2023, 5th in the AL Central (CWS 12; MIN 10; CLE, KC 6; DET 4).

This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 17 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Laz Diaz's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since August 7 (Aaron Boone; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). 

Wrap: Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers, 8/25/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 067 - Nic Lentz (2; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Pirates-#Tigers game. With one out and one on (R1), Tigers batter Eric Haase took 2-0 and 2-2 cutters from Pirates pitcher Rich Hill for called first and third strikes. Replays indicate the 2-0 pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh high while the 2-2 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (strike one: px -0.78, pz 1.97 [sz_bot 1.50]; strike three: px -0.73, pz 2.84 [sz_top 3.22]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Nic Lentz (59)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

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

K1 was located 1.61 horiz and K3 was located 2.21 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 67th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 31st manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 31 Managers, 29 Players, 7 Coaches.

This is Detroit's 1st ejection of 2023, 4th in the AL Central (CWS 4; MIN 3; KC 2; DET 1; CLE 0).

This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since August 13, 2022 (Jerry Layne; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Nic Lentz's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 5 (Kevin Long; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers, 5/17/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 128 - Jerry Layne (3; AJ Hinch)

2B Umpire Jerry Layne ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (Replay Review decision that upheld Layne's safe call at second base) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Tigers-#WhiteSox game. With one out and one on (R1), White Sox batter Yasmani Grandal hit a 0-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez for a fly ball to center fielder Riley Greene, who threw to second base as White Sox baserunner R1 Jose Abreu tagged and attempted to advance, originally ruled safe by Layne, and upheld via Replay Review after a manager's challenge by Tigers manager Hinch. Replays fail to conclusively indicate whether the fielder's glove made contact with the runner's helmet, uniform, or body while the runner was off the base, the "call stands" ruling was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 5-4. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Jerry Layne (24)'s 3rd ejection of 2022.

Jerry Layne now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 13).

Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 7 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 7).

This is the 128th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 71st manager ejection of 2022.

This is Detroit's 4th ejection of 2022, 2nd in the AL Central (CWS 5; DET 4; KC, MIN 3; CLE 1).

This is AJ Hinch's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since June 19 (Jansen Visconti; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jerry Layne's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since July 31 (Bob Melvin; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox, 8/13/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 071 - Jansen Visconti (1; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (strike two and check swing strike three calls) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Rangers-#Tigers game. With one out and none on, Tigers batter Robbie Grossman took a 2-1 sinker from Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning for a called second strike and attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Jansen Visconti and called a swinging third strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Jerry Meals. Replays indicate the 2-1 pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.17, pz 1.22 [sz_bot 1.41 / RAD 1.29 / MOE 1.20]) while the 2-2 pitch was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board as a correct call. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 3-1. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Jansen Visconti (52)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Jansen Visconti now has ? points in the UEFL Standings.

Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has ? points in Crew Division.

*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 71st ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 37th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Detroit's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL Central (DET 3; KC, MIN 2; CLE, CWS 1).

This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 9 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Jansen Visconti's 1st ejection since July 11, 2021 (Brad Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/19/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 029-30 - Nick Mahrley (2-3; DET x2)

HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Tigers SS Javier Baez and manager AJ Hinch (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 9th inning of the #Athletics-#Tigers game. With none out and one on (R1), Baez took a 2-2 slider from A's pitcher Dany Jimenez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.81, pz 3.04) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were officiated properly, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 2-0. The A's ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

These are is Nick Mahrley (48)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2022.

Nick Mahrley now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2*[2 AAA + 2 Correct Call] = 6).

Crew Chief Rob Drake now has 3 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 3).

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

This pitch was located 1.00 horizontal inch from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 29th and 30th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 11th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Baez was 1-4 (SO) in the contest.

This is the 13th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Detroit's 1/2nd ejection of 2022, 1st in the AL Central (DET 2; CWS, KC 1; CLE, MIN 0).

This is Javier Baez's 1st ejection since July 21, 2018 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since August 19, 2021 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Nick Mahrley's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 11 (Don Mattingly; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/9/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 141-142 - Wendelstedt, Wolcott (DET x2)

2B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch (Replay Review decision/catcher's interference call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th and HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Tigers pitcher Joe Jimenez (balls/strikes) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Angels-#Tigers game. In the 5th, with one out and one on (R1), Angels batter Justin Upton attempted to swing at a first-pitch sinker from Tigers pitcher Matt Manning, ruled a foul ball by HP Umpire Wolcott and overturned to catcher's interference as a result of a Manager's Challenge by Angels manager Joe Maddon. Replays indicate Upton's bat made contact with Tigers catcher Dustin Garneau's mitt as the pitch arrived at home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 9-2.

In the 6th, Tigers pitcher Jimenez gave up a single to Angels batter Phil Gosselin, and walked Angels batters Jared Walsh and Upton. Replays indicate of the 11 callable pitches thrown by Jimenez, all 11 were properly officiated (100% accuracy), the call was correct. At the time of Jimenez's ejection, the Tigers were leading, 10-5. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 13-10.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 6th ejection of 2021.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s 3rd ejection of 2021.

Hunter Wendelstedt now has 19 points in the UEFL Standings (15 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 19).

Quinn Wolcott now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 12).

Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 11 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 2 QOCY = 11).

These are the 141st and 142nd MLB ejection reports of 2021.

This is the 68th manager ejection of 2021.

This is the 57th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Jimenez's line was 0.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 BB.

This is Detroit's 1/2nd ejection of 2021, T-4th in the AL Central (CWS 6; KC, MIN 4; CLE, DET 2).

This is AJ Hinch's 1st ejection since April 3, 2019 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Joe Jimenez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 6th ejection of 2021, 1st since July 28 (Scott Servais; QOC = N-c [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Quinn Wolcott's 3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since June 4 (Luis Rojas; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Anaheim of Angels vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/19/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 007-08 - Ron Kulpa (1-2; Cintron, Hinch)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Astros Hitting Coach Alex Cintron and Manager AJ Hinch (strike one call; QOCN) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Astros-Rangers game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Tyler White took a first-pitch knuckle-curve from Rangers pitcher Mike Minor for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px 0.2, pz 1.23 [sz_bot 1.34 / RAD 1.217 ... 0.156 inches of overlap), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 1-0. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

These are Ron Kulpa (46)'s first and second ejections of 2019.
Ron Kulpa now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 6).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has -3 points in Crew Division (-5 Previous + 2 Correct Calls = -3).
*This call was previously INCORRECT due to [sz_bot 1.51 / RAD 1.387 / MOE 1.304], but revised after the fact to reflect the batter's sz_bot of 1.34, making this a CORRECT call.

This is the seventh and eighth ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the second Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Houston's 1st/2nd ejection of 2019, 1st in the AL West (HOU 2; LAA, OAK, SEA, TEX 0).
This is Alex Cintron's first career MLB ejection.
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since March 15, 2019 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since August 27, 2017 (David Peralta; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers, 4/3/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection S-1 - Angel Hernandez (1; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch (strike one call; QOCU) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Cardinals-Astros game. With none out and none on, Astros lead-off batter George Springer took a first-pitch fastball from Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon for a called first strike. Replays are unavailable for this game, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Angel Hernandez (5)'s first ejection of Spring Training 2019.

This is the first ejection of the 2019 preseason.
This is the first Manager ejection of the 2019 preseason.
This is Houston's 1st ejection of 2019 Spring, 1st in the Grapefruit League (HOU 1; All Others 0).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since August 31, 2018 (Eric Cooper; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Angel Hernandez's first ejection since June 29, 2018 (Andy Green; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houston Astros (Spring Training), 3/15/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 137 - Eric Cooper (5; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Eric Cooper ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch (strike one call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Angels-Astros game. With two out and two on (R1, R3), Astros batter Jose Altuve took a 0-0 slider from Angels pitcher Jaime Barria for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .807, pz 1.161 [sz_bot 1.450 / RAD 1.327 / MOE 1.244]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Eric Cooper (56)'s fifth ejection of 2018.
Eric Cooper now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 4).
Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom now has 11 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 0 QOCN = 11).

This is the 137th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 57th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Houston's 5th ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, HOU, TEX 5; SEA 4; OAK 1).
This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 27 (Tony Randazzo; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Eric Cooper's 5th ejection of 2018, 1st since August 14 (Yasiel Puig; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles vs. Houston Astros, 8/31/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 048 - Tony Randazzo (1; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Tony Randazzo ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the Astros-Indians game. With none out and one on (R1), Astros batter Alex Bregman took a 2-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and waist-high (px 1.089, pz 2.667), after which Randazzo called three consecutive balls to ensuing batter Jose Altuve, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 3-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 10-9, in 14 innings.

This is Tony Randazzo (11)'s first ejection of 2018.
Tony Randazzo now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -3).
Crew Chief Bill Welke now has -1 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The 2-2 pitch was located 2.100 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 48th ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 20th Manager ejection of 2018.
This is Houston's 2nd ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, SEA 2; LAA, TEX 1; OAK 0).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since September 24, 2017 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Tony Randazzo's first ejection since August 10, 2015 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians, 5/27/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 183 - Will Little (6; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Angels-Astros game. With two out and one on (R1), Astros batter Evan Gattis attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Angels pitcher Cam Bedrosian for a swinging third strike called by HP Umpire Little. Play reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (9-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 6-5. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 7-5.

This is Will Little (93)'s sixth ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Will Little now has 24 points in the UEFL Standings (20 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 24).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).

This is the 183rd ejection report of 2017.
This is the 86th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Houston's 9th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL West (TEX 10; HOU 9; OAK, SEA 6; LAA 4).
This is AJ Hinch's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since Sept 22 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 6th ejection of 2017, 1st since July 27 (Russell Martin; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros, 9/24/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 181-182 - Dan Iassogna (HOU x2)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Astros LF Marwin Gonzalez and Manager AJ Hinch (strike three call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Angels-Astros game. With none out and one on (R1), Gonzalez took a 1-2 fastball from Angels pitcher Yusmeiro Petit for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.070, pz 2.177; the pitch was located 1.872 horizontal inches from the nearest Kulpa Rule bound), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Dan Iassogna (58)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Dan Iassogna now has -5 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = -5).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has -2 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 181st, 182nd ejection report of 2017.
This is the 82nd player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Gonzalez was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 85th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Houston's 7/8th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL West (TEX 10; HOU 8; OAK, SEA 6; LAA 4).
This is Marwin Gonzalez's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since July 6 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since August 31 (Joe West; QOC = Y-C [Interference]).
This is Dan Iassogna's 2/3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since June 8 (Danny Valencia; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros, 9/22/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 155 - Joe West (2; AJ Hinch)

2B Umpire Joe West ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch (batter's interference call by HP Umpire Chris Segal) in the bottom of the 1st inning of the Rangers-Astros game. With none out and one on (R1), Astros batter Alex Bregman attempted to strike a 3-2 changeup from Rangers pitcher Nick Martinez as Astros baserunner R1 George Springer attempted to steal second base. Replays indicate that after striking out swinging at the 3-2 pitch, batter Bregman stepped out of his batter's box and behind home plate into the area in which Rangers catcher Brett Nicholas was making his throw to second base and in doing so committed interference pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(5), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rangers were leading, 1-0. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-1.

This is Joe West (22)'s second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Joe West now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (9 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Correct Call-Crewmate = 12).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 10 points in Crew Division (9 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 10).
*OBR 6.01(a)(5): "It is interference by a batter or a runner when—Any batter or runner who has just been put out, or any runner who has just scored, hinders or impedes any following play being made on a runner. Such runner shall be declared out for the interference of his teammate."
*Had there been less than two strikes on Bregman, he would have been out pursuant to Rule 6.03(a)(3): "A batter is out for illegal action when—He interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwing by stepping out of the batter’s box or making any other movement that hinders the catcher’s play at home base."

This is the 155th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 76th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Houston's 5th ejection of 2017, T-2nd in the AL West (TEX 8; HOU, SEA 5; OAK 4; LAA 1).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since September 8, 2016 (Jim Joyce; QOC = N [Ball/Foul]).
This is Joe West's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since June 18 (Jeff Banister; QOC = Y-C [HBP/Foul]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros (at Tropicana Field), 8/31/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 153 - Jim Joyce (1; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Jim Joyce ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a ball (foul no-call) and wild-pitch call in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Astros-Indians game. With two out and the bases loaded, Indians batter Lonnie Chisenhall attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 curveball from Indians pitcher David Paulino, resulting in a wild pitch and two runs scoring. Replays indicate the pitch appeared to make contact with Chisenhall's bat; the play is not reviewable, the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 4-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 10-7.

This is Jim Joyce (66)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Jim Joyce now has -7 points in UEFL Standings (-5 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -7).
Crew Chief Jim Joyce now has -7 points in Crew Division (-7 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -7).

This is the 153rd ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 61st Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Houston's 7th ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL West (HOU 7; LAA, OAK 5; TEX 4; SEA 2).
This is AJ Hinch's 3rd ejection of 2016, 1st since July 3 (Ryan Blakney; QOC = U [Warnings]).
This is Jim Joyce's first ejection since May 21, 2015 (Will Smith; QOC = U [Ilegal Substance]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Indians, 9/8/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 098 - Ryan Blakney (1; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing warnings/ejection no-call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the White Sox-Astros game. With two out and none on, Astros batter Evan Gattis took a 1-0 fastball from White Sox pitcher Jose Quintana for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and thrown behind Gattis after White Sox batter Jose Abreu was hit by a pitch the previous half-inning, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 2-1. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Ryan Blakney (36)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Ryan Blakney now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable = 4).
Crew Chief Mike Everitt now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 6).

This is the 98th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 39th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Houston's 4th ejection of 2016, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, TEX 4; LAA 3; SEA 1; OAK 0).
This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st since May 7 (Ben May; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ryan Blakney's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros, 7/3/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 028|029 - Ben May, Jeff Nelson (1, 1; HOU)

HP Umpire Ben May ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 8th and 1B Umpire Jeff Nelson ejected Astros CF Carlos Gomez for arguing balls and strikes prior to the 10th inning of the Mariners-Astros game. In the 8th, with none out and none on, Astros batter Carlos Correa took a 3-2 slider from Mariners pitcher Nick Vincent 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 .31, pz 1.54 [sz_bot 1.7 / MOE 1.6]), the call was incorrect. With one out in the 9th, Astros batter Jason Castro took a 3-2 slider from Mariners pitcher Steve Cischek for a called third strike and ensuing batter George Springer took a 3-2 sinker from Cischek for a called third strike; Gomez did not bat in the 9th inning. Replays indicate the pitches to both batters were located over the inner half of home plate and belt high (Castro: px -.59, pz 2.66; Springer: px -.45, pz 2.88), the call was correct. At the time of Hinch's ejection, the Mariners were leading, 2-1. At the time of Gomez's ejection, the game was tied, 2-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Ben May (97)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is Jeff Nelson (45)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Ben May now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 [3 AAA - 1 Pen] - 4 QOCN = -2).
Jeff Nelson now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 1 Correct-Crewmate = 4).
Crew Chief Jeff Nelson now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect + 1 Correct = 3).

These are the 28th and 29th ejection reports of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the 15th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Gomez was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Astros' 1/2nd ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL West (HOU 2; TEX 1; LAA, OAK, SEA 0).
This is Carlos Gomez's first ejection since July 27, 2015 (Gerry Davis; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since August 15, 2015 (Bill Miller; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).
This is Ben May's first ejection since S: April 2, 2015 (Tyler Flowers; QOC = Y [Out/Safe]).
This is Jeff Nelson's first ejection since P: October 7, 2015 (Sean Rodriguez; QOC = U [Fighting]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 5/7/16
Video: Hinch and Gomez are ejected for arguing separate strike three calls ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 157: Bill Miller (2; AJ Hinch)

HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a Replay Review decision that overturned 3B Umpire Adrian Johnson's out (catch) call in the top of the 5th inning of the Tigers-Astros game. With two out and one on, Tigers batter Ian Kindler hit a 2-1 cutter from Astros pitcher Collin McHugh on a line drive to left field, where left fielder Preston Tucker attempted to catch the ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus, Johnson's ruling was overturned and baserunner R2 Anthony Gose was awarded home plate, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 1-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-2, in 11 innings.

This is Bill Miller (26)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bill Miller now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable-Crewmate = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 3 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 9).

This is the 157th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 73rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Astros' 5th ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, SEA 5; LAA, OAK, TEX 3).
This is AJ Hinch's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 20 (Mike DiMuro; QOC = U [Replay Review]).
This is Bill Miller's first ejection since May 6, 2015 (Walt Weiss; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 8/15/15
Video: Kinsler is credited with an RBI single after a hustling Gose is awarded home (DET)
Video: After the outfield call is overturned, Hinch is ejected arguing its runner placement (HOU)

MLB Ejection 101: Mike DiMuro (1; AJ Hinch)

3B Umpire Mike DiMuro ejected Astros Manager AJ Hinch for arguing a Replay Review decision that affirmed DiMuro's out (fan interference) call in the top of the 6th inning of the Astros-Mariners game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Evan Gattis hit a 1-2 cutter from Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker in the air to foul territory in left field, where shortstop Brad Miller attempted to field the fly ball, ruled an out (fan interference) by DiMuro and confirmed via Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Hinch. Replays indicate that as the ball descended toward Miller's glove, a spectator interfered with Miller's opportunity to complete the catch, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-2. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Mike DiMuro (16)'s first ejection of 2015.
Mike DiMuro now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 1).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 16).
*Rule 3.16 [OBR 2015 Rule 6.01(e)]: "When there is spectator interference with any thrown or batted ball, the ball shall be dead at the moment of interference and the umpire shall impose such penalties as in his opinion will nullify the act of interference. APPROVED RULING: If spectator interference clearly prevents a fielder from catching a fly ball, the umpire shall declare the batter out."

This is the 101st ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Astros' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL West (SEA 4; HOU, LAA, OAK, TEX 2).
This is AJ Hinch's first ejection since April 28, 2010 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Mike DiMuro's first ejection since June 23, 2013 (John Farrell; QOC = Y [Catch/No Catch]).

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners, 6/20/15
Video: A fan interferes with Miller's attempt to make a catch, resulting in the inning's 3rd out (SEA)