#  @closecallsports CloseCallSports CloseCallSports posts on YouTube about mlb, twitter, discord, strike the most. 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(DAVE)](/topic/$dave) [Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (REYN)](/topic/$reyn) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Ejections 110-111 - Doug Eddings Ejects San Diego's Tommy Pham and Skip Schumaker During Miami Skew HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Padres LF Tommy Pham (strike three call) and associate manager Skip Schumaker (ball one call) in the 8th inning vs the Marlins. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/07/mlb-ejections-110-111-doug-eddings-2-3.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3eP9eEqNJoA) 2021-07-26T03:19Z 44.7K followers, 33.6K engagements "WBSC Olympic Qualifier Ejection - Mike Scioscia Ejected After [--] Warnings to Stop Arguing Replay Call HP Umpire Edwin Hernandez ejected Team USA manager Mike Scioscia for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Wilfredo Montoya's foul ball call on a fly ball hit by batter Todd Frazier. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/06/olympic-qualifier-ejection-edwin.html The umpires convened after the initial ruling of foul ball stuck with that call and the foul ball call was similarly upheld following a Replay Review. Following the replay decision Scioscia was ejected after" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WwR0ybMW1DU) 2021-06-03T16:42Z 44.7K followers, 16.8K engagements "Tommy Pham Slid Into William Contreras for an Out But Did It Violate the Home Plate Collision Rule White Sox runner Tommy Pham slid into Brewers catcher William Contreras on a play at the plate as Milwaukee cut down Chicago's tying run. Had Contreras dropped the ball could HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez have called Pham out for a home plate collision rule violation Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/phams-slide-into-contreras-was-it-legal.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MrpeHgrJCyQ) 2024-06-03T00:43Z 44.7K followers, 39.8K engagements "E61 - Rain Delay Ejection as Nick Mahrley Tosses Garrett Crochet For Arguing a Chicago Weather Delay HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected White Sox bench player/pitcher Garrett Crochet for arguing a rain delay call by Crew Chief Marvin Hudson in the top of the 9th in Chicago when umpires suspended play due to inclement weather with just three outs remaining in a 7-2 game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-061-nick-mahrley-1-garrett.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cv_BTsyflBU) 2024-05-29T21:51Z 44.7K followers, 17.5K engagements "E85 - Corbin Burnes Ejected by DJ Reyburn After Continued Complaining of Balls and Strikes HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes for arguing a strike one call to Victor Caratini after a few ball calls on defense including two with the same height within a tenth of an inch of the strike zone boundary. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-085-dj-reyburn-2-corbin.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DlKnDkGoU20) 2023-06-03T04:10Z 44.7K followers, 23.4K engagements "Coastal Carolina's College World Series Ejections (Kevin Schnall Matt Schilling) by Angel Campos Sunday's College World Series championship finale featured two ejections: Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall and 1B coach Matt Schilling by HP Umpire Angel Campos (formerly MLB now NCAA Division 1). Let's analyze what happened in this baseball game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/angel-campos-college-world-series.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d4fcqfTmRg8) 2025-06-25T20:58Z 44.7K followers, 28.2K engagements "E171 - Marcell Ozuna Ejected After Strike [--] Call; Umpire Ryan Blakney Told Him Twice to Stop HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Braves DH Marcell Ozuna for arguing a strike three call in Chicago. Blakney warned Ozuna to stop which Ozuna did not do. Also we have a TV strike zone box graphic vs computer numbers/data conflict again. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-171-ryan-blakney-1-marcell.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0c_DrK9aGYY) 2023-08-06T02:38Z 44.7K followers, 20.2K engagements "Heads Up - Angels Hit Marisnick with Pitch After Lucroy Injury A week after catcher Jonathan Lucroy's injury during Jake Marisnick's illegal slide in Houston Los Angeles pitcher Noe Ramirez drilled Marisnick between the shoulders. https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/07/angels-drill-marisnick-benches-clear.html HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater warned the teams and business continued as usual.for about five seconds until the Astros dugout and Angels 1B Albert Pujols got into a verbal spat briefly clearing the benches (but mostly the bullpens) before order was restored. Will this lead to a later" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2PRPtB5iEds) 2019-07-17T20:29Z 44.7K followers, 26K engagements "E23 - Pat Murphy Ejected Over Obstruction as Caleb Durbin Blocks Christopher Morel's Path to 3B 3B Umpire James Hoye ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing an obstruction call when third baseman Caleb Durbin blocked Rays baserunner Christopher Morel's pathway back into third base resulting in R3 Morel being awarded home and scoring a run. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-023-james-hoye-1-pat-murphy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Zy0IJxvjf8) 2025-05-10T02:42Z 44.7K followers, 88.2K engagements "E182 - Aaron Boone & Laz Diaz Go Nose-to-Nose in Old-School Manager-Umpire Argument Over Strike Zone HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone after a strike three call to Anthony Volpe. Diaz had called several strikes earlier in the game that New York took issue with. The only question is.whose strike three mechanic is better Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-182-laz-diaz-1-aaron-boone.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5806wn8Ateg) 2023-08-08T05:54Z 44.7K followers, 56.9K engagements "LSU Catcher's Interference Balk as South Carolina Runner Steals Home Leads to 15-Minute Rules Delay South Carolina scored its 11th run vs LSU on a 10th inning catcher's interference and balk call umpires ruling that the catcher illegally interfered with the batter by prematurely jumping on home plate prior to a pitch arriving during which a runner attempted to steal home. LSU then protested the game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/lsu-catchers-interference-during-steal.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5aRgcEWiGNE) 2024-05-26T23:49Z 44.7K followers, 90.1K engagements "E171 - Aaron Boone Ejected as Ramon De Jesus Calls Two Inside Strikes to Aaron Judge to End Season HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing strike calls to Aaron Judge as New York sought to score with the bases loaded vs Baltimore. The inside strikes followed a ball four call on a pitch in the zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-171-ramon-de-jesus-3-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6Pb-eKk_WaE) 2025-09-29T18:50Z 44.7K followers, 13.3K engagements "E159 - Jeff McNeil Ejected by Scott Barry Quickly After Strikeout Yelling Some Bad Words At Umpire HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Mets 2B Jeff McNeil for arguing a strike three call in New York by yelling a personal profanity directed at the ump. In real time the computer/ABS had this pitch as a strike. But post-game processing changed it to a ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-159-scott-barry-1-jeff.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6QJJ0KrZyAg) 2025-09-13T21:01Z 44.7K followers, 21.6K engagements "Umpire Ejects Ball Boy For Arguing Call While Delivering Baseballs (Catcher & Manager Also Tossed) Umpire Richy Arrendondo ejected a ball boy for arguing a call during a minor league Loons vs River Bandits game. Quad Cities catcher Canyon Brown & Jesus Azuaje had already been tossed as the umpire mouthed "What are you doing" after the ball boy's complaint. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/umpire-ejects-batboy-ballboy-after.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6sfhWy8-054) 2025-08-23T23:43Z 44.7K followers, 207.1K engagements "Odd Double Play Gets Manager Ejected as Batter Leaves First Base Despite Umpire Calling Him Safe Umpire Chandler Durham ejected Lookouts manager Jose Moreno after an unusual double play when an already-out runner dove back into first base confusing the batter-runner who walked off his base even though the 1B Umpire called him safe. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/milb-manager-ejected-after-odd-double.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8kc_P_ZanSU) 2025-04-24T20:07Z 44.7K followers, 122.7K engagements "Angels Catcher's Interference Calls Cue Boston Rally - When a Bat Hits a Mitt (Wait There's More) Consecutive catcher's interference calls against Angels catcher Matt Thais helped Boston rally to beat LA at Fenway Park with the Red Sox benefiting from a baseball rule not usually seen at the MLB level. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/consecutive-catchers-interference-calls.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM HP Umpire Cory Blaser actually had three different catcher's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G0lr7j8Fx1w) 2023-04-17T23:51Z 44.7K followers, 16.2K engagements "Marcell Ozuna's Backswing Hits Catcher Will Smith's Mask - A Rules Check & Baseball Math Proof After Braves batter Marcell Ozuna's bat hit Dodgers catcher Will Smith's mask on a fly ball to left field the two had a brief conversation before umpires and teammates intervened. Did a rules infraction occur or was this a legal play We review using.baseball math Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/ozuna-hits-smith-on-backswing-what-can.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JBa-JGRZ9WY) 2023-05-23T20:38Z 44.7K followers, 67.3K engagements "Umpire Bob Davidson Recalls His Ejection of Montreal Expos Mascot Youppi 30-year NL and MLB umpire Bob Davidson ejected Expos mascot Youppi on August [--] [----] for banging on the Dodgers dugout in the 11th inning of a 22-inning ballgame. Story: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/09/travel-story-of-bob-davidsons-youppi.html More stories from umpiring greats via our Plate Meeting Podcast: https://www.closecallsports.com/search/label/Podcast Los Angeles skipper Tommy Lasorda complained about half-way through the six-hour 14-minute game and Davidson ordered the offending mascot removed pursuant" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M0dtaDCwjNs) 2019-09-10T18:45Z 44.7K followers, 12.4K engagements "E91 - Anthony Volpe Ejected for 1st Time in MLB Career by Chad Fairchild Over a Check Swing Call 1B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Yankees SS Anthony Volpe for arguing a check swing strike three call in a blowout win over the Athletics. Fairchild's warning came long-distance as Volpe started toward first base after striking out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-091-chad-fairchild-3.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QOkmIqVidsU) 2025-06-30T19:41Z 44.7K followers, 55K engagements "Ejection [---] - Nestor Ceja ejects Walker Buehler after Pete Alonso's 2-0 RBI single HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler during a pitching change after Mets batter Pete Alonso took two fastballs and hit an ensuing 2-0 sinker on the ground for an infield single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/08/mlb-ejection-143-nestor-ceja-1-walker.html Replays indicate the batted ball appeared to touch Alonso's foot in the batter's box but this brand of fair/foul in the infield remains unreviewable. We've been asking for it to be reviewable since [----]. Will it ever" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ST8wnQnqa_I) 2021-08-21T06:25Z 44.7K followers, 69.6K engagements "RUNNER Fields a Batted Ball to Break Up a Double Play: Is That Legal & What's the Call A runner fielded a live ball to prevent a bases-loaded double play in the Northwoods League with umpires calling the play dead (runner out) and awarding the batter first base. But was this the correct call for a runner picking up a live ball in this fashion Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/runner-prevents-double-play-by-fielding.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZM-HE-QMVP0) 2025-07-05T20:07Z 44.7K followers, 163.7K engagements "Pitch Clock Loophole Joey Gallo Walks as Pitcher Jordan Hicks Can't Throw Until It's Too Late When Nationals batter Joey Gallo earned a pitch clock-aided automatic ball four against Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks who failed to throw a pitch before time expired San Francisco asked HP Umpire Gabe Morales how Hicks could pitch if Gallo wasn't set. Good question Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/the-reasonably-set-pitch-clock-loophole.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=avVMP8FCTQg) 2024-04-10T23:46Z 44.7K followers, 31.8K engagements "E145 - Pat Murphy Ejected on Jim Wolf's Check Swing Call Then Al Porter Gets Mad at Rickie Weeks 1B Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a check swing ball four call to JT Realmuto in the 9th. Then Rickie Weeks touched Alan Porter who got angry as Wolf touched Weeks as it all started because Murphy came out (of the dugout). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-145-jim-wolf-1-pat-murphy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cAtP0Ngdymw) 2025-09-03T04:12Z 44.7K followers, 13.5K engagements "Blue Jays Lose Run on Stuck Ball in World Series vs Dodgers - Did Umpires Get the Play Right Blue Jays batter Addison Barger's fly ball stuck in Toronto's outfield wall as Dodgers center fielder Justin Dean threw his hands up in the 9th inning of #WorldSeries Game [--] keeping Jays runner R1 Myles Straw at third base. Did umpires get the call right in ruling this a dead ball two-base award/double or should LF Umpire John Tumpane have kept play alive which may have allowed Straw to score from first base Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g5PBKTHislY) 2025-11-02T00:41Z 44.7K followers, 47.7K engagements "E169-70 - Vladimir Guerrero Ejected as Blue Jays' Skid Continues Gabe Morales Tosses Popkins Too HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr and hitting coach David Popkins for arguing a strike three call as Toronto's offensive cold streak continued vs Boston. TOR is competing with the Yankees for 1st in the AL East. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-169-70-gabe-morales-4-5.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hs-79PUKgCw) 2025-09-28T15:30Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements "Curt Casali Penalized by Umpire Chris Guccione for Using Detached Equipment (Mask) to Touch Ball HP Umpire Chris Guccione called Giants catcher Curt Casali for illegally using detached equipment to field a pitched ball. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/08/catcher-casalis-detached-equipment.html Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(3)(E) states runners advance one base if a fielder deliberately touches a ball with detached equipment. Contrary to some claims on social media or the Arizona broadcast this is not a balk. Casali appeared to deliberately use his catcher's mask detached from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iKxwSwHNI1w) 2021-08-04T18:59Z 44.7K followers, 156.7K engagements "ALDS Catcher's Interference No-Call Confuses Yankees as Umpires Say Bat Did Not Contact Glove/Mitt Umpires no-called catcher's interference during the ALDS as Yankees batter Trent Grisham's bat came awfully close to making contact with Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk's mitt drawing a perplexed look from Aaron Boone as Replay upheld the no-call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/10/catchers-interference-no-call-in-tor.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jlnylWlyUaA) 2025-10-08T23:21Z 44.7K followers, 30.9K engagements "E29 - Pat Murphy Ejected After Backswing Contact (Not Interference) Deprives Brewers of Tying Run HP Umpire Ryan Additon ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a backswing contact (not interference) call in the 9th inning that wiped out a run-scoring wild pitch putting runner Sal Frelick back at third base and batter Jake Bauers out on strikes after Bauers' bat hit Rays catcher Ren Pinto in the head. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-029-ryan-additon-1-pat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lOMjeoTawi0) 2024-04-30T06:09Z 44.7K followers, 76K engagements "E142 - Johnson's Ejection Follows Premature Strikeout as Derek Thomas' Strike [--] to CJ Upset Chris HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson for arguing a strike three call to CJ Abrams with the bases loaded to end Washington's attempt to tie the game. Instead the Rays got out of the inning then hit a HR took expand their lead. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-142-derek-thomas-4-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mp_SQ21ww4o) 2025-08-31T22:34Z 44.7K followers, 26.1K engagements "Ejection [---] - After Brian Knight's Injury HP Umpire Pat Hoberg Ejects Aaron Boone Over Balk Call In our haste to get our latest video out we erred and stated that a balk should be called when a pitcher disengages while in the process of coming set. This is incorrect. A pitcher can legally disengage the rubber while moving his hands toward becoming set but not yet getting there as long as it's in a continuous motion (and not a start-stop movement). We apologize for any confusion. We promise to always strive to be perfect no matter how unattainable that goal is. Like on the field we want to be" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n8G14mOLFso) 2021-08-10T05:30Z 44.7K followers, 182K engagements "Catcher's Interference Balk No Call = Ejection & Bench Clearing Incident When HP Umpire Tyler Thurmond no-called a potential catcher's interference play at home plate riled up 3B Coach and Manager Bobby Jones was ejected for disputing the ruling prompting an extended and fiery argument that featured a heavy dose of finger-pointing and yelling and not always from an expected source. https://www.closecallsports.com/2018/05/featured-minor-ejection-jones-ump.html After returning to the dugout Jones appeared to throw a helmet in the direction of umpire Thurmond spurring a verbal disagreement" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nqq3yL7yF10) 2018-05-28T03:19Z 44.7K followers, 17.5K engagements "E172-3 - Matt Olson Ejected on Interference Call by Brock Ballou on Collision with Catcher Davis HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Braves 1B Matt Olson and manager Brian Snitker for arguing an interference call when batter-runner Olson collided with Pirates catcher Henry Davis on a foul fly ball. Olson failed to get out of Davis' way. Was the call correct Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-172-3-brock-ballou-2-3.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=swEd82tERF0) 2025-09-30T21:29Z 44.7K followers, 20.9K engagements "E125 - Alex Cora Ejected on Balk No-Call by Ryan Blakney as Boston Doesn't Know Windup vs Set Rule HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing that Astros pitcher Hunter Brown balked by switching from Windup to Set Position mid at-bat without declaring. By rule notification is only required if a pitcher uses what's called the Hybrid Stance. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-125-ryan-blakney-2-alex.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tmgbOnJQO9E) 2025-08-14T22:27Z 44.7K followers, 48.3K engagements "E3940 - Walker Buehler & Alex Cora Ejected After Mike Estabrook Balls a Strike & Walks Toward Walker HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora for arguing a ball two call to Juan Soto during Francisco Lindor's stolen base. Ump was blocked out by the catcher standing but this is a situation handling analysis. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-039-40-mike-estabrook-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vpcIvO-u6Do) 2025-05-21T17:48Z 44.7K followers, 23.8K engagements "E70-1 - Aaron Boone & DJ LeMahieu Ejected After Ump Rehak's Foul Ball Call Stands on Replay Review HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone & 1B Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Yankees 2B DJ LeMahieu for arguing a Replay Review "call stands" decision upholding a foul ball call in extra innings at Boston. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-070-1-tumpanerehak-nyy-x2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xjm46EJJIY0) 2025-06-15T04:46Z 44.7K followers, 37.8K engagements "E179 - Pat Murphy Ejected Arguing Chris Segal's Strike Zone That Favored Arizona by [--] Pitches HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a strike one call to Joey Ortiz who struck out on a called third strike. The pitch skew for this game favored the visiting Diamondbacks by [--]. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/09/mlb-ejection-179-chris-segal-2-pat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ytTexDfIV_w) 2024-09-22T18:10Z 44.7K followers, 18.7K engagements "E23 - Hunter Wendelstedt Ejects Aaron Boone for Something a Fan Said Then Ump Says He Doesn't Care HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a check swing HBP call by 1B Umpire John Tumpane in the 1st inning except that Boone didn't actually say anything right before getting tossed; it was a fan. This is how not to umpire. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-023-hunter-wendelstedt-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=420-X7QqHAo) 2024-04-25T21:07Z 44.7K followers, 24.9K engagements "Ask UEFL - Anthony Rizzo Baits Max Scherzer into Wild Throw During Appeal Play But It Doesn't Count Yankees runner Anthony Rizzo sprinted toward second drawing a wild throw from Mets pitcher Max Scherzer during a potential appeal play.but it didn't count since the ball was dead. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/ask-uefl-nys-failed-dead-ball-appeal.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Yankees baserunner R3 Andrew Benintendi had tagged up and advance to home plate scoring a run for New York-Home on a sacrifice fly from DJ" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OCVFfhIe_sw) 2022-08-23T19:38Z 44.7K followers, 14.1K engagements "Time Play Teachable of Third Out in Oakland as Fielder Chapman Retires Oversliding Austin Barnes Los Angeles scored a gift run vs Oakland thanks to an inning-ending fielder's choice time play when A's third baseman Matt Chapman opted to tag Dodgers runner Austin Barnes rather than make a play on the batter-runner. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/04/time-play-teachable-fielders-choice-in.html This brief review covers Official Baseball Rule 5.08(a) regarding when a run scores. Succinctly we discover that HP Umpire Dan Bellino properly recognized and ruled that LA baserunner R3 Max" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XGPCAUMNyhg) 2021-04-08T00:11Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements "Teachable - TMU Baserunner Fails to Touch Home Plate During HR for 2nd Time This Season For the second time in [----] a Truett McConnell University runner has failed to touch home plate during a home run celebration leading to a defensive appeal out call and runs being taken off the board. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/03/teachable-touched-starved-at-tmu.html Tmac breaks it down keeping an eye on rotating umpires and an ear on a frustrated broadcaster" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lbw9ndzq-uU) 2021-03-13T18:57Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements "Ask UEFL - Yankees' Anthony Rizzo Denied HBP Award After Umpire DJ Reyburn Calls Him Back to Home Yankees batter Anthony Rizzo & manager Aaron Boone argued with HP Umpire DJ Reyburn's call to deny Rizzo an award of first base following a hit by a pitch ruling the batter made no attempt to avoid it. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/ask-uefl-yankees-rizzo-denied-hbp-in-ny.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM The relevant provision in the book is Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(2) which states that the batter is entitled to first" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z0n8e1LEbco) 2022-08-16T05:20Z 44.7K followers, 27.2K engagements "E30-1 - Marcus Thames & Will Venable Ejected Arguing Bill Miller's Strike That Was Actually a Strike HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames and manager Will Venable for arguing a strike call to Chase Meidroth on a pitch that the TV graphic suggested was low but the MLB computer said was actually a low-zone strike. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-030-1-bill-miller-1-2-cws.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-NHfxBFKysw) 2025-05-13T20:58Z 42.8K followers, 14.6K engagements "Umpire Pat Hoberg Fired For Gambling Violation (MLB Rule 21) Here's Why Rob Manfred Axed Perfect Pat Major League Baseball fired umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules. Although Hoberg didn't directly bet on baseball which carries an automatic ban here's why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred terminated him anyway. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/02/mlb-fires-umpire-pat-hoberg-for.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-n2lgJ-3xLk) 2025-02-04T18:43Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "E67 - Kevin Cash Ejected After Chad Fairchild's Strike One Call to Jose Caballero Runs High HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike one call to Jos Caballero early in Baltimore. We run through strike zone modeling to see Caballero has a shorter stance than league average although the expected call here was still ball one. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-067-chad-fairchild-2-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0-i55et9Pj8) 2024-06-02T18:55Z 38K followers, 51.4K engagements "Ask UEFL - Australia-Italy's Little League Non-Triple Play - Infield Fly and Interference Rules During the Little League World Series' Italy vs Australia elimination game an apparent triple play turned into a foul ball confirmed via Replay Review but we ask what if the ball had been actually fair Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/rules-review-llws-flashy-triple-play.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM This scenario begins with none out and the bases loaded. Italy's batter hits a fly ball on the infield and along the foul line" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=014Y0id6L9E) 2022-08-20T21:10Z 41.2K followers, 15.3K engagements "Was Jeff McNeil's Slide Legal in Braves-Mets Game or Was it Interference About the Bona Fide Rule When Mets baserunner R1 Jeff McNeil slid into Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom resulting in a wild throw to first base that allowed batter-runner Daniel Vogelbach to reach and R2 Pete Alonso to score from second Atlanta TV claimed the slide was illegal while New York called it a "good slide." Well Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/braves-fail-to-challenge-bona-fide.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=04Sj-W_oAkU) 2023-10-19T22:19Z 33.3K followers, 14K engagements "E104 - Pedro Grifol Ejected After Tommy Pham Called out by Emil Jimenez on a Painted Third Strike HP Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol for arguing a strike three call to Tommy Pham in Cleveland. Chicago's broadcasters made some interesting claims.which is why we fact checked them and found some equally interesting results. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-104-emil-jimenez-2-pedro.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0BY12Wz0eyE) 2024-07-03T20:08Z 44.7K followers, 25.7K engagements "E111 - Nick Mahrley Ejects David Popkins After Strike Call to Tyler Heineman in Baltimore HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins for arguing a strike one call to Tyler Heineman leading off the 7th inning in Baltimore. Manager John Schneider left the dugout not for an argument but more to find out who got tossed. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-111-nick-mahrley-1-david.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0K11lUPyAdw) 2025-07-30T21:05Z 44.3K followers, 16.1K engagements "E82-3 - Jarren Duran Ejected w Alex Cora as Replay Review "Call Stands" Doug Eddings' Out @ 2nd Base 2B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Red Sox LF Jarren Duran & manager Alex Cora for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld Eddings' out call on Giants fielder Willy Adames' tag at second base as Duran overslid the base and lunged to return. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-082-3-doug-eddings-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0LzIhsWBd-Q) 2025-06-23T21:42Z 44.7K followers, 22.8K engagements "E7 - Aaron Boone Ejected Arguing John Bacon's Outside Corner Strike Calls to Alex Verdugo in NY HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 7th inning vs Miami. The called strike followed a 4th inning strikeout called on a pitch off the lower outside corner prompting Boone to resume a running balls/strikes dialogue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-007-john-bacon-1-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Rf50UtV2yc) 2024-04-11T03:05Z 34.8K followers, 52.2K engagements "E139 - Dave Roberts Ejected After Obstruction Call by Hunter Wendelstedt on LA's Miguel Rojas HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for arguing an obstruction call against shortstop Miguel Rojas on Phillies batter Brandon Marsh's bunt to advance Alec Bohm to third base. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-139-hunter-wendelstedt-4.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zVG44PfjiI) 2024-08-08T22:38Z 40.1K followers, 31.2K engagements "E128 - Troy Snitker Ejected: Projection & Abusive Conduct Master Class by HP Umpire Chad Fairchild HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker for arguing a strike two call to Christian Walker during Baltimore's one-hitter shutout win. It reminded me of articles I wrote on CCS about abusers which seemed particularly relevant today. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-128-chad-fairchild-4-troy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0zrS7H3gaxc) 2025-08-18T04:54Z 44.4K followers, 29.2K engagements "E204-6 - Willson Contreras Oliver Marmol & Jordan Walker Trio of Cards Ejections for Brennan Miller HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras and manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a strike two call (and drawing a line) in the top of the 7th and Jordan Walker for arguing strike three in the top of the 8th inning of the #Cardinals-#Pirates game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Willsoon Contreras seems to have a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=10UUMNhEFz0) 2023-08-23T15:16Z 33.4K followers, 17.9K engagements "Pitch Clock Violation Leads to Realmuto's Ejection for Pulling Catcher Mitt Back From Umpire's Hand HP Umpire Randy Rosenberg ejected Phillies catcher JT Realmuto following a pitch clock violation against pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Rosenberg was faked out when JT pulled his mitt away as the umpire attempted to place a replacement ball in it causing the ball to fall to the ground. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/03/spring-ejection-3-randy-rosenberg-1-jt.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=16xJF6qoFQA) 2023-03-27T19:55Z 40.6K followers, 149.2K engagements "E21-2 - Dunn Out on Base Blocking Obstruction No-Call Terry Francona & Collin Cowgill Ejected 2B Umpire Alex MacKay ejected Reds 1B Coach Collin Cowgill & 3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Terry Francona for arguing an out/obstruction no-call when Ozzie Albies dropped a knee to block Blake Dunn's slide at second base. https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-021-2-alex-mackay-alan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1GZeaG4Of48) 2025-05-09T03:45Z 42.7K followers, 27K engagements "Ball Boy Throws Fair Ball Into Stands in Miami & Bona Fide Slide Violation in Cincinnati A ball boy interfered with a fair ball in Miami while Replay Review called a bona fide slide rule violation on Reds runner Christian Encarnacion-Strand in Cincinnati in this edition of Ask CCS. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Umpires awarded Dodgers runner Mookie Betts home after a the ball attendant fielded a fair ground ball constituting interference for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1GgQdIPT1rk) 2023-09-11T21:27Z 33.3K followers, 14K engagements "Four El Paso Ejections Over Tag Plays - When Teams Cross All the Game Management Lines Four El Paso Chihuahuas were ejected by MiLB umpires Kelvis Velez and Jen Pawol during a series vs Round Rock after a pair of contested tag plays that by minor league rule aren't reviewable because nothing is at that level. What does game management say about all this Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/four-milb-el-paso-ejections-over-tag.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1JhZYQSvtv8) 2024-06-05T23:02Z 44.4K followers, 52.5K engagements "Ejections 156-157 - Ketel Marte and Torey Lovullo Get Kicked Out After Hunter Wendelstedt's Strike HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Diamondbacks DH Ketel Marte and manager Torey Lovullo after a strike one to lead off the 7th inning in Colorado (Hunter ejected Colorado's Brendan Rodgers last night). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/09/mlb-ejections-156-157-h-wendelstedt-2-3.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1P9cjs5kO60) 2023-10-26T13:54Z 33.4K followers, 16.7K engagements "E62 - Ryan Jeffers Yells at a Stoic Jordan Baker After Striking Out & Gets Ejected HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Twins PH Ryan Jeffers for arguing a strike three call. Jeffers yelled all the way back to the dugout as Baker stood and just watched before ultimately giving the heave-ho. Rocco Baldelli went out to talk to Baker and stayed in. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-062-jordan-baker-3-ryan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=24upl_zT7hs) 2025-06-10T22:30Z 43.4K followers, 10.2K engagements "Ejection [---] - Jansen Visconti Ejects Manny Machado After Strikeout and Thrown Bat Argument HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected San Diego 3B Manny Machado after a strike three call in Texas. Visconti had issued a Machado an equipment violation for a thrown bat and an ejection during the ensuing argument. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/04/mlb-ejection-004-jansen-visconti-1.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=298BHNeNXJ8) 2021-04-11T07:20Z 40.9K followers, 21.8K engagements "E68 - Alex Cora Ejected After 3-2 Pitch to Romy Gonzalez is Called Strike [--] by Junior Valentine HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing a 3-2 pitch to Romy Gonzalez ruled strike three in the bottom of the 11th vs Tampa Bay. Replays indicate the pitch was located beneath Romy's knee hollows below the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-068-junior-valentine-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2F1qR3puh6E) 2025-06-14T02:57Z 43.7K followers, 18.9K engagements "E123 - Bruce Bochy Ejected Arguing Jonah Heim's Dropped Foul Tip Call by Edwin Moscoso Allowing SB HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a foul tip call when catcher Jonah Heim dropped Andrew Benintendi's foul tipafter initially catching the ball & while trying a transfer as White Sox batter Luis Robert stole 2B. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-123-edwin-moscoso-3-bruce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2IZkcmIHDcs) 2024-07-23T02:55Z 44.7K followers, 31.2K engagements "E234 - Brian Snitker Ejected After Missed Foul Ball Call Discussion with Dan Bellino's Crew 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Dan Bellino ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for continuing to argue after being warned to stop after HP Umpire Shane Livensparger's un-reviewable foul ball no-call turned into a run-scoring passed ball early in Atlanta allowing Chicago to tie the game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-234-dan-bellino-6-brian.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2MRrQkUSRu8) 2023-09-28T19:44Z [--] followers, 21.6K engagements "E1 - Yohan Ramrez Ejected Throwing at Rhys Hoskins Day after McNeil Slide Controversy (Ump Mrquez) 3B Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Mets pitcher Yohan Ramrez for throwing behind Brewers DH Rhys Hoskins on the first pitch of a 7th inning at-bat. This comes a day after Hoskins slid into Mets 2B Jeff McNeil on Opening Day. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/mlb-ejection-001-alfonso-marquez-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2QQX3upJ-x4) 2024-03-30T22:28Z 34.3K followers, 25.9K engagements "ABS Challenge System / Robo Strike Zone Interview with NBC Sports Lindsay was interviewed for a story on NBC Sports Now regarding MLB's use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) for challenges of umpire pitch calls during the All-Star Game and eventually during future regular season and postseason play. Here's how it went. Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2XrX_xJjQyA) 2025-07-16T00:14Z 44K followers, [----] engagements "E75 - AJ Hinch Ejected After Call Stands on Extra Inning Safe Call Due to Parallax Effect 2B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch for arguing a Replay Review call stands on HP Umpire Dexter Kelley's safe call of Tommy Pham in extra innings vs Pittsburgh evidence unclear due to parallax when one angle suggested safe and another out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-075-chris-guccione-1-aj.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2hWVZDon_ws) 2025-06-20T05:01Z 44.4K followers, 41.4K engagements "Pirates and Orioles Play without Umpires After Umps Walk Off the Field - Why Did They Leave The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles played a half inning without umpires during Spring Training after the officiating crew walked off the field at the conclusion of the top of the 9th. Why Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/03/pirates-orioles-play-without-umpires-in.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM The reason the umps left "early" can be found in the Official Baseball Rules in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2valV__6JXs) 2023-10-18T23:10Z 33.4K followers, 53.2K engagements "E101 - Pedro Grifol Ejected After Umpires Denied Replay Because Chicago Didn't Challenge in Time HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol for arguing the crew's denial of Grifol's untimely challenge request after a safe call by 2B Umpire Nestor Ceja. Replay Review's rule states that managers must hold immediately after the conclusion of the play. The crew denied Grifol's challenge as a result. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-101-pat-hoberg-1-pedro.html The Deadline to Initiate Replay rule changed for the [----] season (as other pace of play" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=37PR4fo_BCs) 2023-06-15T20:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "E137-8 - Aaron Boone & James Rowson Ejected After Tripp Gibson Strike Calls Against New York HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and hitting coach James Rowson for arguing strike calls to Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton in New York one day after crew chief Laz Diaz ejected Toronto's Kevin Gausman. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejections-136-7-tripp-gibson-3-4.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Svc0fOoLf4) 2024-08-08T04:31Z 40K followers, 43.7K engagements "MLB Umpire Crew Chief Jeff Nelson Retires From Baseball After [--] Years of Major League Service MLB Umpire Jeff Nelson retired following his final game of the [----] major league regular season capping off a 27-year big league career that included six Wild Card Series eight Division Series nine LCS and four World Series. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/11/mlb-umpire-jeff-nelson-retires-after-27.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3lGub1AxIEk) 2023-11-02T19:58Z 33.4K followers, [----] engagements "Cubs-Mets Ends with Plate Blocking No-Call & Legality of Removing a Helmet - Umpire and Rules Talk After Chicago cut down New York's tying run Pete Alonso at home plate to secure a 1-0 win Mets manager Carlos Mendoza challenged HP Umpire Charlie Ramos' out call asserting that Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya illegally blocked runner Alonso's path in violation of the home plate collision rule. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/cubs-mets-ends-with-plate-blocking-no.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3zjkrLNY6Pc) 2024-05-03T01:31Z 35.8K followers, 68.1K engagements "E49 - Bob Melvin Yells From Dugout & Gets Ejected Over Tony Randazzo's Strike Zone in Detroit HP Umpire Tony Randazzo ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a ball call to Gleyber Torres. SF's Patrick Bailey had wrapped up a cordial conversation before Melvin started yelling from the dugout. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-049-tony-randazzo-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=41FO2xVCHVc) 2025-05-28T22:41Z 43.2K followers, 10.6K engagements "Max Muncy Obstruction Ohtani/Conforto Leaving Early (NOT) & Canario Out of the Base Path Analyses Dodgers 3B Max Muncy's visual obstruction of Mets runner Starling Marte and Shohei Ohtani/Michael Conforto's timely tag-up on a bobbled catch in New York & Pirates runner Alexander Canario's out of the base path call feature in this analysis. How did the umpires do Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/dodgers-mets-obstruction-tag-up-pirates.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=48Dkph9cQ6E) 2025-05-24T22:03Z 44.7K followers, 21K engagements "E117 - Carlos Torres Ejects Astros' Joshua Miller for Arguing Check Swing Ball (No Swing) Call 1B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller for arguing a check swing ball (no swing) call during Marlins batter Otto Lopez's 6th inning at-bat. Torres warned the dugout then ejected Miller for continuing to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-117-carlos-torres-4-joshua.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4JGoJCgTwr8) 2025-08-07T19:50Z 44.4K followers, 34.4K engagements "E86 - Jazz Chisholm Ejected & Upset That Mark Wegner Looked at Him After He Complained About a Call HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm for arguing a prior strike call between innings. Jazz was yelling about the call & then got upset that Wegner looked at him as a result of said complaining. It was a ball though. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-086-mark-wegner-2-jazz.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4MtmE--qDY4) 2025-06-26T19:08Z 44.3K followers, 17.8K engagements "E134 - Miguel Cairo Ejected After Nationals Nearly Give Up Lead to Mets Todd Tichenor Calls a Ball HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo for arguing a ball two call to Mark Vientos after the Mets scored three runs to draw within one of Washington in the 6th inning. Ball two itself was 4-5 inches inside. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-134-todd-tichenor-2-miguel.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4N7NiquTUwE) 2025-08-22T02:20Z 44.5K followers, 19.6K engagements "E200 - David Ross Ejected Over Tripp Gibson's Balk No-Call & Potential Base Coach Interference in KC 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Cubs manager David Ross for arguing balk no-calls on White Sox pitcher Lane Ramsey in Chicago while in Kansas City Scott Servais wanted an out for base coach/runner's assist interference. Let's go through the INT & the balk rules. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM It's the 200th ejection of the season and it's only" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4TgLxr4W1ag) 2023-08-16T05:35Z 33.4K followers, 24.4K engagements "E95 - Ian Happ Ruled Out of the Base Path by Adam Hamari: Craig Counsell Argues & Mallee is Ejected After calling Cubs batter Ian Happ out of the base path on a ground ball to Willson Contreras in Chicago 1B Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee (after Craig Counsell's brief argument). Did Happ run more than 3-feet out Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-095-adam-hamari-1-john.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4W506yKWjjE) 2025-07-07T21:44Z 44.6K followers, 61.6K engagements "E102-4 - Ramon De Jesus Ejects Three as Marcus Semien Mike Maddux & Bruce Bochy Argue Check Swing 1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Rangers 2B Marcus Semien pitching coach Mike Maddux and manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a check swing strike call during the inning break following the strikeout. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejections-102-4-ramon-de-jesus-2-4.html The Rangers broadcast thought the umpire got the call right and that Semien did strike at Angels pitcher Chris Devenski's 3-2 changeup while the Angels broadcast thought the umpire got the call wrong and the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ag2n_ExXjI) 2023-10-18T22:13Z 33.4K followers, 24.3K engagements "E101 - Joe Espada Ejected by Jacked Jim Wolf After Jake Meyers Strikes Out for the 3rd Time in NY HP Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing a strike three call to Jake Meyers for the Houston batter's third strikeout of the game. Wolf warned (twice) before ejecting when Espada ran the stop sign. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-101-jim-wolf-1-joe-espada.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4pRZIw665Qg) 2024-06-29T05:35Z 38.9K followers, 11.6K engagements "E96 - Ray Montgomery is 1st Angels Manager Ejected in Years After Brock Ballou K's Mike Trout HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery for arguing a strike three call to Mike Trout the first in years since Ron Washington never got tossed. Anaheim or Los Angeles or whatever was upset about a +5 Rangers skew. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-096-brock-ballou-1-ray.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4unvxPgLgd0) 2025-07-08T22:09Z 44.4K followers, 22.9K engagements "E17 - Dave Martinez Ejected by Two Umpires (Cory Blaser Todd Tichenor) Over Uncalled Obstruction HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Nationals manager Dave Martinez for arguing 2B Umpire Nate Tomlinson's obstruction no-call out call on runner Ildemaro Vargas' unsuccessful stolen base attempt. Replays indicate Houston fielder Jeremy Pea's foot blocked the base but that isn't reviewable. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-017-cory-blaser-1-dave.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4xUCr1sqIk0) 2024-04-20T03:45Z 43.9K followers, 29.2K engagements "Shohei Ohtani Blunder & Xander Bogaerts Pitch Clock Strikeout Mark Seoul Series for Opener Umpires Dodgers baserunner Shohei Ohtani failed to retouch second base on a caught fly ball while HP Umpire Andy Fletcher called Padres batter Xander Bogaerts out on a pitch clock violation (his third strike) as MLB opened its [----] season in Seoul South Korea. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/shoheis-blunder-bogaerts-strikes-out-on.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports The Ohtani play in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-4kUjBOLLE) 2024-03-24T02:42Z 34.1K followers, 18.5K engagements "E56 - Bryce Harper Ejected in 1st Inning by Brian Walsh Over Strike Call Extending His EJ Streak HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Phillies 1B Bryce Harper for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 1st inning against Colorado. After striking out to end the frame Harper spiked his helmet for an equipment violation (warning) and got tossed for continuing to argue. Harper has been ejected at least once in every year of his career except 2022.* Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-056-brian-walsh-1-bryce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5-jwjM4KY6A) 2024-05-25T03:57Z 44.7K followers, 211.9K engagements "E155 - Oliver Marmol Ejected by Cory Blaser After Nolan Arenado Strike But May Have Beefed at Kulpa HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a strike one call to Nolan Arenado with the bases loaded in Chicago reminiscent of Alec Burleson's ejection by Ron Kulpa the day before where Marmol may have regretted NOT arguing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Related Kulpa ejection of Cardinals' Burleson on called" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=52eIGgjvRzA) 2023-07-22T23:37Z 33.4K followers, 15.5K engagements "E120 - Aaron Boone Ejected on Strike Call to Ryan McMahon by Derek Thomas Early in The Bronx HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike two call to Ryan McMahon. Astros pitcher Jason Alexander threw 1st inning pitches below the zone called strikes leading to Boone's 3rd inning ejection for arguing an actual strike. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-120-derek-thomas-4-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Aj_hBsE7Eo) 2025-08-11T19:12Z 44.7K followers, 41.4K engagements "Angel Hernandez's Balk & Gabe Morales' Block - Reviewing New York Pitcher & San Diego Catcher Calls Angel Hernandez called a balk on Yankees pitcher Wandy Peralta while Replay Review awarded Los Angeles a run thanks to Padres catcher Gary Sanchez's plate blocking violation in San Diego on Dodgers runner Enrique Hernandez. We answer your questions about each play. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/angel-hernandezs-balk-in-ny-plate.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Official" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5c2RWRENGDk) 2023-08-08T00:19Z 42.8K followers, 22.8K engagements "E9 - Bob Melvin Ejected Arguing Clint Vondrak's Strike [--] Call to Jorge Soler HP Umpire Clint Vondrak ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a strike three call to Jorge Soler to end San Francisco's 7th inning in Tampa Bay. Vondrak warned Melvin to stop during the inning break but ejected when the new SF skipper continued. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-009-clint-vondrak-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5sjfGhL2HHU) 2024-04-13T18:55Z 35K followers, 31.4K engagements "Dave Martinez Accuses Elly De La Cruz of Illegal Bat De La Cruz Gets Revenge - What The Rules Say Nationals manager Dave Martinez accused Reds 3B Elly De La Cruz of an illegal bat in the 2nd inning spurring Crew Chief Adrian Johnson's call to Replay HQ and HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott's order to remove a data device. De La Cruz got revenge later on with a home run. Here's the rule. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/martinez-accuses-elly-de-la-cruz-of.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5xquEQcXliE) 2023-07-06T03:55Z 43.9K followers, 126.5K engagements "E153 - Skip Schumaker Ejected Arguing Gabe Morales' Strike [--] Call That Was Entirely in the K-Zone HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Skip Schumaker for arguing a strike three call to Xavier Edwards that was located entirely within the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-153-gabe-morales-3-skip.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=66Es9TPCY38) 2024-08-22T18:12Z 40.3K followers, 13.2K engagements "E237 - Bryce Harper Ejected After Angel Hernandez's Check Swing Strike [--] Call in Philly 3B Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Phillies batter Bryce Harper for arguing a check swing strike three call in Philadelphia. In the battle of two less-than-loved league figures who wins (Answer: The Pirates 3-2.) Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-237-angel-hernandez-1.htmlnnDiscord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSportsnTwitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6WF5c2mZyp8) 2023-09-29T01:15Z 33.4K followers, 97.3K engagements "E44 - Bud Black Ejected After Manager's Challenge is Denied Umpire Chad Fairchild Said Time Ran Out HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing a Replay Review denied manager's challenge after umpires said Colorado ran out of time to challenge an out call by 2B Umpire Carlos Torres. There is a 15-second Replay Review clock. So what happened Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-044-chad-fairchild-1-bud.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6YZXcmN2ARc) 2024-05-12T22:58Z 42.8K followers, 49.3K engagements "Ejection [---] - Bill Welke Ejects Kevin Cash After Ji-Man Choi's Strikeout HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike three call in Tampa Bay's top of the 6th inning vs Baltimore. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/mlb-ejection-046-bill-welke-2-kevin-cash.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6YcNBk-pihQ) 2022-05-23T06:53Z 40.8K followers, 26.8K engagements "3B Umpire Calls Check Swing on RIGHT-HANDED Batter Leaving Coaches & Broadcasters Baffled Ordinarily crew-of-three 3B umpires handle check swing appeals for left-handed hitters and 1B umpires take righties.mess with this formula and there's bound to be upset. Which is exactly what happened during the NCAA's LSU vs Louisiana game when U3 took a righty. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/3b-umpire-calls-check-swing-on-right.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7H73UVuqWpo) 2025-03-27T20:18Z 41K followers, [----] engagements "E118 - Mike Tauchman Ejected Slams Helmet After Andy Fletcher's Check Swing Call to End Sox Rally 3B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected White Sox RF Andy Tauchman for arguing a check swing strike three call to end Chicago's bases loaded rally vs Cleveland. Tauchman slammed his helmet after the call and marched down the third base line to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-118-andy-fletcher-1-mike.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7HYFRVzbcG8) 2025-08-09T21:14Z 44.4K followers, 33.7K engagements "Ejections Rain Down as Umpires Order Cal Softball to Play Through Downpour - What's the Delay Rule A wild argument after umpires refused to call for a rain delay instead ordering Cal softball to play through a downpour in Louisiana resulted in multiple ejections when Cal's pitcher couldn't find a grip in the slippery conditions. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/02/rain-ejections-after-umpires-order.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports NCAA Softball's Rule 6.11.2.1.2 pertains to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7M0CCkFFwzk) 2024-02-20T02:32Z [--] followers, 134.7K engagements "Ed Hickox Retires from MLB After [--] Years of Major League Umpiring MLB umpire Ed Hickox retired from big league baseball after [--] years and [----] games a career that was interrupted in [----] by a labor dispute that saw Hickox regain his job by returning to the minor leagues and working his way back to the majors in [----]. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/02/mlb-umpire-ed-hickox-retires-from-28.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7WnqN0p2ZP4) 2024-02-01T22:42Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements "E57 - Scott Servais Ejected by Dan Bellino After Cal Raleigh Argues His 4th Strikeout of the Game HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais for arguing a strike three call to Cal Raleigh in Washington. Nats pitcher Kyle Finnegan threw two similar pitchesone called a ball the other strike [--]. Both calls were correct but Seattle didn't see it that way. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-057-dan-bellino-1-scott.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7_M8UhIMqeg) 2024-05-26T01:14Z 37.1K followers, 27K engagements "E84 - Alex Cora Ejected on Obstruction No-Call by Alan Porter as Rengifo Blocks Base on Toro's Slide 2B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing an obstruction no-call when Angels fielder Luis Rengifo blocked second base as Boston batter-runner Abraham Toro slid on the back-end of a double play in Anaheim. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-084-alan-porter-2-alex-cora.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=871bHZbRbe0) 2025-06-24T19:49Z 44.2K followers, 50K engagements "E54- Luzardo Falls Off Mound During Balk so Rob Thomson Gets Ejected by Dan Iassogna in Blowout Loss 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Phillies manager Rob Thomson for arguing 3B Umpire Derek Thomas' balk call against pitcher Jess Luzardo who lost his balance during a pickoff throw during Philly's blowout loss to Milwaukee. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-054-dan-iassogna-1-rob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8OFpy2RDEzg) 2025-06-01T16:44Z 44.7K followers, 39K engagements "E48 - A Jung-ian Analysis of Justin Viele's Ejection Care of Will Little on Strike [--] to Josh Jung HP Umpire Will Little ejected Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele for arguing a strike three call to Josh Jung that initially looked low but after review and data correction from MLB HQ the call turned out to be correct. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-048-will-little-1-justin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8SKWcEjVjeo) 2025-05-28T03:00Z 43.4K followers, 25.4K engagements "E63 - Brian Snitker Ejected on Gabe Morales' Super Close Ball Call Against Bryce Elder: [----] Inches HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for arguing a ball call on Bryce Elder's pitch to Giants batter Willy Adames. An impossibly close call it was just [----] inches away from the strike zone edge Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-063-gabe-morales-1-brian.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8f7LrlOINAc) 2025-06-11T19:59Z 43.4K followers, [----] engagements "Computer Adjustment Balances Tumpane and Hoberg Scores as Technology Demonstrates Its Flaw Umpires John Tumpane and Pat Hoberg correctly officiated a combined [---] out of [---] pitches during Monday's League Championship Series action both according to preliminary computer numbers as well as the final statistics. https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/10/postgame-computer-balances-tumpane.html Yet the process through which the computer went through to arrive here demonstrates technology's inability to call pitches in real time and furthermore illustrates why robot umpires are still untenable at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8haAhGhqfnM) 2020-10-13T16:47Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "E157-8 - Miguel Cairo Ejected by Laz Diaz After Replay Says Tag Was Missed Irvin Gone Too 1B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo & pitcher Jake Irvin for arguing a Replay Review decision confirming a safe call on a missed tag play. 2B Umpire Erich Bacchus originally signaled out but it was changed to safe during crew consultation. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-157-8-laz-diaz-4-5-was-x2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9H0ZO0eE270) 2025-09-12T23:26Z 44.7K followers, 17.9K engagements "Upon Further Review - Antoan Richardson's Ejection Mike Shildt & Diversity & Inclusion in Baseball After Giants 1B Coach Antoan Richardson's Tuesday night ejection after an argument with Padres 3B Coach Mike Shildt postgame comments referred to racist undertones spurring widespread social debate both on CCS and around the sports world. Trigger Warning: You might not like this take. In this videowhich is bound to generate controversy and divide our audience because of the nature of some of our YouTube Facebook Twitter and Discord comments over the past weekLindsay discusses the importance of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9MnRZanznpc) 2022-04-14T01:40Z 43.5K followers, 11.1K engagements "Ejections 034-35 - Bill Miller Tosses Joe Girardi After Replay Time Expires Eddings Heaves Torrens 3B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Phillies manager Joe Girardi for arguing a Replay Review denial due to expiration-of-time-to-challenge and HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Luis Torrens after a check swing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/mlb-ejections-034-35-bill-miller-doug.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZrPZRqGSvk) 2022-05-11T07:21Z 44.4K followers, 44.3K engagements "E113 - Bryce Harper Ejected on Check Swing Strikeout Call by Vic Carapazza in Philadelphia 3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Phillies 1B Bryce Harper for arguing a check swing strike three call in the Tigers-Phillies game. Harper tried holding up on a 3-2 Will Vest slider with two on and two out but Vic said he went too far. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-113-vic-carapazza-1-bryce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9bXrvIStV08) 2025-08-02T22:21Z 44.6K followers, 42.8K engagements "E118 - Chris Bassitt Ejected Arguing Gabe Morales' Check Swing Strike Call on George Springer 1B Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays bench player Chris Bassitt (day off) for arguing a check swing strike call to George Springer in Arizona. Morales warned Bassitt to stop arguing and Bassitt continued to complain exiting the dugout to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-118-gabe-morales-1-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9cPTTZ8YDQ4) 2024-07-17T20:08Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements "E4 - Christopher Morel Ejected for Slamming Bat in Uncivil Dispute with Rob Drake Over Strike Call HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Rays LF Christopher Morel for slamming his bat after striking out having previously yelled about a strike two call in the borderline range. Angels pitcher Brock Burke took advantage working in after pitching away. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-004-rob-drake-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9vVjTA9K8aI) 2025-04-09T17:14Z 41.8K followers, 21.8K engagements "Ejection [---] - Craig Counsell Tossed After Pair of Pitches Concerning Batter's Interference Rule HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell after consecutive pitches during Nationals batter Victor Robles' at-bat resulted in interference no-calls (including a backswing contact call). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/06/mlb-ejection-065-ramon-de-jesus-1-craig.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AApvPGoZLds) 2022-06-11T16:21Z 40.6K followers, 96K engagements "Iowa's Force Play Slide Rule Rule Double Play Heller Ejected Hawkeyes Lose to Illinois: A Review When umpires called Iowa runner Kyle Huckstorf for a force play slide rule violation during an extra innings loss to Illinois a call confirmed via video review Hawkeyes manager Rick Heller was ejected. Let's discuss NCAA's rulebook differences with MLB and how a missing TV camera angle wreaked havoc. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/iowa-force-play-slide-rule-manager.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ADaMtAutI2k) 2024-05-24T01:14Z 40.6K followers, 48.2K engagements "E29 - Bob Melvin Ejected by Umpire Ramon De Jesus for Arguing Christian Koss Check Swing Strikeout 1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a check swing strike three call to end Christian Koss' at-bat in the 9th inning of a tied game in Minnesota. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-029-ramon-de-jesus-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AFUJTJ25C4I) 2025-05-12T23:24Z 42.8K followers, 14.1K engagements "E102 - Jose Altuve Ejected When Umpire James Jean in His 1st MLB Plate Calls a Fair Ball off a Foot HP Umpire James Jean ejected Astros 2B Jose Altuve for arguing a fair ball call that on slow motion replay actually struck the batter's foot. But because this play is not reviewable and umpires didn't change it during crew consultation the groundout stood. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-102-james-jean-1-jose.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AW-ojXSXAxo) 2024-06-30T22:07Z 40.6K followers, 83.4K engagements "Ask UEFL - Base Award Breakdown for Intentional Interference by Person Authorized to Be On Field We were asked to look at a Double-A base award situation in Pensacola as 1B Umpire Raul Moreno called a dead ball down the line after an overthrow. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/ask-uefl-base-award-breakdown-on-second.html On first glance with a play starting with a runner on first base it would appear to be a simple case of a ball going out of play (falling into the on-field bullpen) due to a throw so two bases from time-of-pitch (first play by an infielder/the catcher). But on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AX_q1UnH__Q) 2022-05-29T22:28Z 44.1K followers, 10.3K engagements "Penguins Score Own Goal on Delayed Penalty During Arizona Power Play - Why Didn't PIT Penalty End When Pittsburgh scored an own goal while playing keep-away during a Coyotes power play you may have noticed the initial Penguins penalty to Jansen Harkins didn't expire despite Arizona's power play goal. Why Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/01/why-did-penguins-penalty-continue-after.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports The rule for this hockey play pertains to a term called" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Aaum9ZmzlKg) 2024-01-23T19:43Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "E9 - Royals Hitting Coach Alec Zumwalt Ejected After Paul Clemons' Game Skewed +10 for Detroit HP Umpire Paul Clemons ejected Royals hitting coach Alec Zumwalt for arguing a strike two call to Bobby Witt Jr with two outs in the 9th inning of Kansas City's 6-1 loss to the Tigers. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-009-paul-clemons-1-alec.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AbYMYmhaCf0) 2025-04-18T04:02Z 42.1K followers, 16.7K engagements "E31 - David Bell Ejected After Umpire Cory Blaser Calls [--] Consecutive Balls at Bottom of Strike Zone HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Reds manager David Bell for arguing three consecutive ball calls from pitcher Emilio Pagn to Padres batter Ha-Seon Kim. Although Kim's at-bat ended in strikeout Bell argued during the inning break kicking the on-deck batting donut to vent his frustration. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-031-cory-blaser-2-david.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AeUOWG5b8Wk) 2024-05-01T17:35Z 40.6K followers, 82K engagements "2024 MLB Rules Changes Feature Runner's Lane Expansion Shorter Pitch Clock Timer Pitcher Minimums Major League Baseball's four major rules changes for [----] include reduced pitch clock and mound visit limits a new pitcher minimums requirement and a significant expansion of the infamous 45-foot runner's lane. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/12/2024-major-mlb-rules-changes.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B-FZXrPcEP0) 2023-12-22T22:52Z 40.6K followers, 22.2K engagements "Mariners' Ty France & Rays' Isaac Paredes Interference vs Obstruction Rules Review at Third Base With Mariners baserunner Ty France Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes impeding each other on a ground ball in Seattle let's go through 3B Umpire Chris Guccione's obstruction vs interference call considerations. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/mariners-france-rays-paredes-collide.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM 3B Umpire Chris Guccione called "Time" and signaled R2 France out" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BWESIdqr5xI) 2023-07-03T03:26Z 40.9K followers, 21.4K engagements "E110 - Kevin Pillar Ejected in Blowout Loss After Nick Mahrley's Off the Plate Strike Three Call HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Angels RF Kevin Pillar for arguing an outside strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of an 11-0 Mariners win. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-110-nick-mahrley-3-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BahCKiBfZGc) 2024-07-15T02:09Z 40.6K followers, 38.7K engagements "Ejection [---] - Bud Black Tossed After Out of Base Path Call.But Fielder Never Had the Ball HP Umpire Malachi Moore ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing an out of the base path call on Colorado R3 Sam Hilliard on a play at the plate. Does the catcher actually need to have the ball Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/07/mlb-ejection-099-malachi-moore-1-bud.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Replays indicate that as Hilliard approached home plate on a fielder's choice he ran into foul territory to avoid Padres catcher Austin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C32d3m-FjNE) 2022-07-14T19:55Z 42.8K followers, 26.7K engagements "E69 - Pete Walker Ejected Arguing Phil Cuzzi's Strike Zone After Earlier Warning to Stop HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker for arguing a ball one call to Austin Hays after an earlier warning to stop arguing balls and strikes. John Schneider momentarily thought he was the one ejected while Baltimore's broadcast thought it was Don Mattingly. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-069-phil-cuzzi-1-pete.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C6WXVSLsz60) 2024-06-04T17:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.7K engagements "CloseCallSports Live Stream Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CATLOEQtla8) 2024-03-29T05:26Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Benches Clear Multiple Ejections After Intentional HBP Hard Collision and HR Celebration Benches cleared several times between MiLB's Brooklyn Cyclones and Jersey Shore BlueClaws resulting in three ejections for umpires Dominic Romero and Tatum Littleton as a violent-but-legal infield collision home run celebration and retaliatory intentional HBP. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/milb-ejections-three-bench-clearings.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CUFAfSTIGT8) 2025-05-03T21:35Z 44.7K followers, 125.7K engagements "E3 - Nick Castellanos Strike Zone Dispute Leads to Kevin Long's Dugout Ejection by Umpire Nic Lentz HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long during the Yankees-Phillies game in New York. Nick Castellanos had taken issue with several low strike calls and it boiled over in the 5th. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/ejection-003-nic-lentz-1-kevin-long.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DCBksYi5t9Y) 2023-04-06T21:56Z 44.6K followers, 45.3K engagements "NJ Team Loses State Playoff Game as Runner Fails to Touch Home During HR for Final Out of the Game New Jersey's Northern Highlands lost its state playoff game when Mount Olive appealed to the umpire that a runner missed home plate to negate three runs.for the final out of the game. How did one runner missing home cost his team three runs and the game Read on. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/team-loses-playoff-game-when-runner.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=D_vpbiIp9_M) 2024-05-24T22:34Z 42.1K followers, 77.1K engagements "E238 - Will Benson Ejected During 19-2 Blowout Game After Following Umpire Phil Cuzzi HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Reds RF Will Benson for arguing a strike three call to end the top of the 8th inning in a game Cincinnati defeated St Louis 19-2. Cuzzi was walking away and appealed to manager David Bell before a final interjection from Benson resulted in dismissal. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-238-phil-cuzzi-5-will.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Cincinnati" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dg2NERHh73Y) 2023-09-30T20:41Z 40.6K followers, 38.2K engagements "Plate Blocking Missed Foul Ball Leading to Go-Ahead Run & Replay Review Foibles on Opening Day Plate blocking replays in Houston and Miami featuring irate Marlins broadcasters fearing an overturned call and a crucial missed foul ball call by a HP umpire leading to Chicago scoring a go-ahead 9th inning run in Texas round out an eventful Opening Day. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/plate-blocking-replay-missed-foul-ball.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ECtgA9NLwwY) 2024-03-29T21:56Z 40.6K followers, 13.5K engagements "Was This Balk Actually Ball [--] Instead of a Walk Umpires Called Balk & Seattle's Batter Struck Out When is a balk not a balk Umpires called A's pitcher Jeffrey Springs for a no-stop balk during a 3-2 pitch to Mariners batter Julio Rodrguez but instead of Rodrguez awarding first base on ball four (the pitch was low) the crew returned the batter to the plate where he struck out. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/balk-or-ball-when-umpire-should-ignore.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EUkfJBdgG1Q) 2025-08-01T00:37Z 44.3K followers, 19.4K engagements "E99 - Pedro Grifol Ejected by Derek Thomas for Arguing Umpire's Strike Zone Heart of Neutrality HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol after a strike three call to Nicky Lopez on a pitch over the lower inside corner. Chicago was looking for its first Wednesday win of June while Los Angeles sought a series sweep. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-099-derek-thomas-4-pedro.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EfEhzaHreb0) 2024-06-27T19:43Z 40.6K followers, 13.7K engagements "Ejection [---] - Bill Miller Ejects Cards' Mike Shildt After 2B Umpire Doug Eddings' Infield Fly Out HP Umpire and Crew Chief Bill Miller ejected Cardinals manager Mike Shildt after an infield fly rule/changed out/safe/"Time" call in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/mlb-ejection-185-bill-miller-4-mike.html With one out and runners on first and second base Cubs batter Frank Schwindel's high fly ball near the third-base line was properly declared infield fly. When the ball fell to the ground in fair territory St Louis threw to third and second base" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EgBjb37gufc) 2021-09-27T07:26Z 43.5K followers, 54.9K engagements "E14 - John Schneider Unleashes Tirade on Umpire Ryan Wills in Strike Zone Disagreement HP Umpire Ryan Wills ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider for arguing a strike one call to Vladimir Guerrero after New York scored four answered to take the lead in the 9th inning vs Toronto. The Yankees eventually won the game after Guerrero grounded out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-014-ryan-wills-1-john.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ElQe4Nktzlw) 2024-04-18T00:19Z 41.2K followers, 34.3K engagements "E28 - Joe Espada Ejected Because He "Got Tired of Watching" [--] Outs Before Loss w Ump Jansen Visconti HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Astros manager Joe Espada during the break prior to the top of the 9th inning. There were no contested pitches in the b8th but Espada said the disagreement concerned the strike zone. Added Espada "I just got tired of watching." Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-028-jansen-visconti-1-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FF4X05cycIM) 2024-04-27T23:26Z 40.6K followers, 20.2K engagements "Gillaspie's Start-Stop Balk.Pitcher Declared Windup Position and then.Changed His Mind Fresh into the Padres-Cubs game as a relief pitcher in a mutually disastrous first inning San Diego pitcher Logan Gillaspie added to carnage by immediately balking twice with 3B Umpire Nate Tomlinson calling the crew in for consultation after just two pitches. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/pitcher-declares-windup-but-stops-in.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FNQbid9e0jM) 2025-04-06T21:37Z 41.3K followers, 34.6K engagements "E126 - Rocco Baldelli Ejected Arguing Ryan Jeffers' Foul Tip Hit Dirt But Umpire John Bacon Said No HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Twins manager Rocco Baldelli for arguing that Ryan Jeffers' 0-2 foul tip (out) actually hit the dirt before bouncing into Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler's mitt. Bacon contended it was a clean catch and Baldelli threw his hat in protest. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-126-john-bacon-5-rocco.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FTcwp7cGjY8) 2025-08-16T01:36Z 44.7K followers, 19.9K engagements "KBO Real-Time Call - Most Umpires Have One Chance to Get it Right Most baseball games throughout the world are played without Replay Review and with no video backup umpires must call plays upon first glance just once in real-time. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/05/real-time-call-quick-thinking-in-kbo.html This play from the Korea Baseball Organization's SK Wyverns-Doosan Bears game occurs in the top of the 6th inning with the bases loaded and one out. The batter grounds to the second baseman who runs baserunner R1 back to first base. But does who or what does he tag and when" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FXO2u1ml9xQ) 2020-05-27T16:24Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements "E58 - Taylor Walls Ejected After Tapping His Helmet for ABS Challenge on Nic Lentz's Strike Call HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Rays SS Taylor Walls for arguing a strike one call by tapping his helmet alluding to an Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) challenge during a non-ABS game. MLB has instructed its umpires to eject players who perform this "action intended to ridicule". Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-058-nic-lentz-2-taylor.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FhhgbsFUDQM) 2025-06-06T19:38Z 43.3K followers, 26.6K engagements "E92 - Aaron Boone Ejected Protecting Marcus Stroman After Derek Thomas Ball Calls During Ozuna AB HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing ball two and four calls after pitcher Marcus Stroman walked Braves batter Marcell Ozuna on four pitches. What did the strike zone look like for the game as a whole Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-092-derek-thomas-3-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FmpXIBru81k) 2024-06-23T17:35Z 41.8K followers, 26.4K engagements "E233 - Aaron Boone Ejected Over Lance Barrett's Low Strike Calls After Early Warning to Stop HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike one call to Oswald Peraza vs Toronto. Barrett warned Boone earlier about arguing the strike zone and a low strike call in the 2nd spurred Boone into action. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-233-lance-barrett-5-aaron.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FxHoJBvrZW4) 2023-09-21T21:06Z 40.6K followers, 24.1K engagements "E117 - Dane Myers Ejected Slams Helmet After Derek Thomas' Strike Three Swinging Call HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Marlins CF Dane Myers for arguing a strike three swinging call that Myers struck at the pitch and missed. Plate umpires have primary responsibly for swing and a check/appeal to a base umpire only occurs on a call of ball/no swing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-117-derek-thomas-5-dane.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G2BulRQxIq4) 2024-07-17T03:53Z 40.6K followers, 12.3K engagements "E88 - Bud Black Ejected Over Lance Barksdale's Check Swing Ball Call on Teoscar Hernndez 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing a check swing ball call during Teoscar Hernndez's 9th inning at-bat as the Dodgers scored [--] runs in the 9th to come from behind & defeat Colorado. A swinging strike would have ended the game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-088-lance-barksdale-1-bud.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5y4TjFQRjk) 2024-06-19T22:46Z 42.8K followers, 17.8K engagements "E141 - Brian Snitker Ejected After Umpire Walsh's Strike [--] Call to Jorge Soler HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for arguing a strike two call to Jorge Soler located near the bottom of the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-141-brian-walsh-2-brian.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GA8a24pvTvs) 2024-08-09T06:32Z 40.6K followers, 29.4K engagements "Skunk in the Outfield & How a Runner in Right Field is NOT Out of the Base Path A Rules Review Did you know a runner can legally run into the outfield and NOT be called out for being out of the base path This is baseball's skunk in the outfield play a gambit by teams trying to distract the defense into forgetting about a runner at third by sacrificing a trailing runner somewhere in right field. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/skunk-in-outfield-when-runner-runs-into.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gcn83lmKWTk) 2024-05-07T22:22Z 44.3K followers, 30.6K engagements "Ejection [---] - Ted Barrett Ejects Craig Counsell in Argument Over Umpires Fixing an Incorrect Call 3B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell after umpires correctly changed 1B Umpire Stu Scheurwater's initial fair/HR call to foul ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/mlb-ejection-159-ted-barrett-1-craig.html (Reupload)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GkHF4qpHlSA) 2021-09-03T19:51Z 40.6K followers, 19.6K engagements "Ejection [--] - Umpire Pat Hoberg Ejects Bryan Holaday After Dropped Third Strike (Called) HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Baltimore pinch hitter Bryan Holaday following a strike three call in New York. Ejection report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/09/mlb-ejection-54-pat-hoberg-1-bryan.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GoLmjnbIM-k) 2020-09-12T02:28Z 40.6K followers, 21.4K engagements "E24 - Ramon Urias Ejected by Vic Carapazza for Tossing Pad After Equipment Violation for Bat Helmet HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Orioles 3B Ramon Urias after an equipment violation. After a called third strike Urias received an equipment violation for throwing his bat and/or helmet after which tossing his elbow pad and shin guards netted an ejection. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/mlb-ejection-024-vic-carapazza-1-ramon.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-whWa6Pno) 2023-04-23T05:28Z 44.3K followers, 39.6K engagements "E135 - Jos Caballero Ejected in Dispute Over 3rd Disengagement Replay Call on Roberto Ortiz's Out HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Yankees RF Jos Caballero for arguing a Replay Review caught stealing out call following a third disengagement balk reversal on Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks because umpires called "Time" prior to the third pickoff attempt. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-135-roberto-ortiz-5-jose.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GqIYQjQ96As) 2025-08-23T01:39Z 44.5K followers, 54.5K engagements "E115 - Mark Kotsay Ejected After John Bacon's Ball Call on Knee-High Pitch from Bowden to Gurriel HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay for arguing a ball one call to Lourdes Gurriel in Sacramento that was located at the bottom of the strike zone. The pitch skew for this game was +10 in favour of Arizona. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-115-john-bacon-4-mark.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFIBZuNAaAA) 2025-08-04T20:57Z 44.3K followers, 35.5K engagements "P1-3 - Adolis Garcia & Bryan Abreu Ejected as Astros & Rangers Feud Visits ALCS Dusty Baker Run Too HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu for throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia who was ejected for an unsporting reaction. LF Umpire James Hoye ejected Dusty Baker for arguing the umpires' course of discipline for Abreu and Garcia in Game [--] of the ALCS. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/10/mlb-postseason-ejections-p1-3-hudson.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFfloOHciYc) 2023-10-21T02:10Z 33.4K followers, 44.1K engagements "Rays Run Out of Mound Visits & Forced to Change Pitchers But Only After an Umpires' Rules Review Umpires forced Tampa Bay to switch pitchers when pitching coach Kyle Snyder tried making a mound visit despite the Rays exhausting the four-visit limit. Crew Chief Phil Cuzzi didn't initially force the substitution which brought Red Sox manager Alex Cora out to argue. What's the rule Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/rays-run-out-of-mound-visits-what.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HFn4yANNsiA) 2024-05-21T20:03Z 43.3K followers, 17.3K engagements "E88 - Carlos Mendoza Ejected in Pittsburgh But Did he Inspire NY Mets to Win After Losing [--] of [--] HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for arguing balls and strikes in Pittsburgh. New York has lost [--] of the last [--] games but did Mendoza's heave-ho inspire the Mets to win again Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-088-roberto-ortiz-3-carlos.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HaJ-kt8AYBo) 2025-06-29T01:51Z 43.8K followers, 17.8K engagements "Casual AMA for September [--] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HeR7FZb9lWw) 2025-09-13T07:34Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements "Did Collision in Pittsburgh Obstruct Cardinals Runner Saggese Analysis of MLB's Obstruction Rule Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes' made a heads up play to tag out Cardinals runner Thomas Saggese after 1B Endy Rodriguez and catcher Joey Bart collided in Pittsburgh but should HP Umpire Lance Barksdale have called obstruction on the fielders lying prostrate in the runner's base path Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/obstruction-should-have-negated.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HjtHRM9-c60) 2025-04-10T21:54Z 41.8K followers, 31.2K engagements "Obstruction Called as Ramrez & Wong Collide in Boston on Batted Ball - Did Umpires Get It Right Guardians batter-runner Jos Ramrez and Red Sox catcher Connor Wong collided during a batted ball in Boston. HP Umpire Jordan Baker consulted his crew and instead of an out called obstruction on Wong awarding Cleveland extra bases. What's the rule Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/obstruction-in-boston-as-runner-catcher.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HsOMxNoVXGc) 2025-09-04T01:08Z 44.7K followers, 33.5K engagements "E37 - Joe Espada Ejected Arguing Nick Mahrley's Low Strike Call Early After Little Sleep HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing a strike one call from Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter to batter Isaac Paredes one of the lowest strike calls you'll see in one of the earliest start-time games you'll see. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-037-nick-mahrley-1-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HtRStdvNzkw) 2025-05-19T20:07Z 42.9K followers, 11.3K engagements "E91 - Kyle McCann Ejected Arguing DJ Reyburn's Strikeout Call on Zack Gelof in Oakland HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Athletics catcher Kyle McCann for arguing a strike three call to teammate Zack Gelof in the 9th inning of Kansas City's 3-2 win. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-091-dj-reyburn-2-kyle.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IGekN2e8e6k) 2024-06-21T04:44Z 40.6K followers, 14.2K engagements "Shohei Ohtani's Home Run.or Was There Fan Interference in Tokyo ( : ) Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani's home run vs Chicago went to Replay Review for potential fan interference ruled call stands for lack of clear and convincing evidence (so 2B Umpire John Libka's HR call stood). Let's review the spectator interference ruled & replay procedures: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/shohei-ohtanis-home-run-or-fan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IQv4RtMsvoE) 2025-03-19T23:31Z 42.1K followers, 11.5K engagements "Ask UEFL - KBO Run Nullified as Fly Ball to Left Field Turns Into Inning-Ending Double Play This Ask the UEFL question pertains to a Korea Baseball Organization play in which umpires negated a potential game-winning run in the 12th inning of the SSG Landers-Doosan Bears game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/ask-uefl-kbo-run-nullified-due-to-force.html With one out and the bases loaded the batter hits a fly ball to shallow left field. The left fielder dives to catch it but the 3B Umpire rules "no catch" and that the ball bounced on the grass before entering the fielder's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IinCTGGKjh0) 2022-05-20T22:33Z 44.7K followers, 11.1K engagements "E76-9 - Padres & Dodgers Fight After Bean Ball War as Roberts & Shildt HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Padres manager Mike Shildt for fighting after Fernando Tatis was injured by a HBP. Padres pitcher Robert Suarez & bench coach Brian Esposito were tossed for throwing at Shohei Ohtani in a wild bean ball war. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-076-9-marvin-hudson-2-5.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J5aMlxocbVQ) 2025-06-20T21:53Z 43.5K followers, 28.9K engagements "MANAGER Hit by Pitch During Ejection Tantrum Arguing the Batter Didn't Try to Avoid the Ball Quebec's manager was hit by a pitch thrown by his pitcher on purpose after being ejected by HP Umpire Jordan Alfonso of the Frontier League. Patrick Scalabrini's antics followed Ottawa Titans batter Jackie Urbaez's hit-by-pitch in the 9th inning Urbaez's fourth HBP of the game contending the batter didn't attempt to avoid the ball. Did he Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/manager-hit-by-pitch-during-ejection.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JPSkbQqtqr8) 2025-08-02T03:28Z 44.3K followers, 41.9K engagements "E32 - Aaron Boone Ejected Arguing Domnguez Strikeout on Mark Wegner K Call Below Jasson's Knee HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike three call to Jasson Domnguez in the 9th inning vs Seattle. A strike to the league average MLB hitter this pitch was located below the taller Domnguez's hollow beneath the knee. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-032-mark-wegner-1-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jbk6mxq3m7g) 2025-05-14T19:23Z 44.3K followers, 24.9K engagements "E87 - Strike [--] to Jose Altuve Riles Joe Espada Ejected by Derek Thomas Over Later Ball Call to CWS HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing balls and strikes after a ball call to White Sox batter Danny Mendick. Houston's Jose Altuve struck out on a called third strike above the zone half an inning earlier another ejection in Chicago. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-087-derek-thomas-2-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JwdaIOT6MJk) 2024-06-19T20:15Z 40.6K followers, 74.6K engagements "Triple-A's Ball/Strike Pitch Location Challenge System Update and a Minor League Ejection in OKC We check in with the ball/strike challenge system currently being tested in Triple-A by joining the Sacramento River Cats and Oklahoma City Dodgers. We also look at 3B Umpire Tom Hanahan's ejection of River Cats manager Dave Brundage after a reversed HR-to-foul call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/checking-in-with-triple-as-ballstrike.html Our [----] tmac challenge system proposal: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/10/fixing-strike-zone-pitch-challenge.html Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K0Xvk6t4eew) 2023-05-03T20:14Z 40.6K followers, 21.4K engagements "E53 - Don Kelly Ejected on Henry Davis' Bases Loaded Strikeout is Low Pitch Called by Edwin Jimenez HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly for arguing a strike three call to Henry Davis on a low 3-2 pitch that would have been ball four & tied the game on a bases-loaded walk in San Diego. Instead the Padres escaped the 8th. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-053-edwin-jimenez-1-don.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KAolj1cu9w4) 2025-05-31T19:38Z 44.4K followers, 42K engagements "E87 - Marlins & Giants HBP Warnings Leave Clayton McCullough Ejected by Alfonso Mrquez HP Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Marlins manager Clayton McCullough for arguing warnings after a 1st inning HBP which itself followed a series of hit-by-pitches earlier in Miami's series vs San Francisco. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-087-alfonso-marquez-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KFX8H2f5JEE) 2025-06-27T19:35Z 43.6K followers, 12K engagements "E63-4 - Arizona's Torey Lovullo and Merrill Kelly Ejected Over Brock Ballou Check Swing Call in OAK 1B Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and pitcher Merrill Kelly after a no swing call on a 1-2 slider to A's batter Jordan Diaz. Lovullo was run right away and Kelly during a pitching change after giving up a single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/mlb-ejections-063-4-brock-ballou-2-3.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KQNliVwBmuk) 2023-05-16T20:25Z 44.3K followers, 15.9K engagements "Manager Ejected Arguing Call That Helped His Team: MiLB Skipper Didn't Realize Umpire Called an Out Clippers manager Andy Tracy passionately argued himself to an ejection from HP Umpire Macon Hammond.even though his team benefited from the contested play. An out call by 3B Umpire Kelvis Velez stymied Columbus which ran itself out of an inning but still curiously scored a run. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/milb-manager-ejected-arguing-call-that.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kh7-X7UiIsg) 2024-05-16T19:40Z 44.4K followers, 31.9K engagements "E152 - Bob Melvin Ejected HP Collision b/w Tyler Freeman & Patrick Bailey is LEGAL Says Dan Bellino HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing an earlier ball call to Tyler Freeman after Colorado took a 5-4 lead. We also review a home plate collision between Rockies runner Freeman and SF catcher Patrick Bailey. Was it legal Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-152-dan-bellino-2-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ko_1fev5mUI) 2025-09-05T20:09Z 44.7K followers, 15.5K engagements "E3 - Dylan Moore Ejected by Vic Carapazza After Check Swing Call Turns into HBP After Replay Review 2B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Mariners bench player Dylan Moore (check swing no-call by 1B Umpire Adam Hamari and HBP Replay Review during Ramn Laureano's at-bat) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Guardians-#Mariners game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-003-vic-carapazza-1-dylan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KpEO5UftbR4) 2024-04-02T03:55Z 40.6K followers, 37.4K engagements "E129 - Kevin Cash Ejected After Dan Iassogna's Low Strike Call to Chandler Simpson in San Francisco HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike two call to Chandler Simpson in the 8th inning vs the Giants. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-129-dan-iassogna-3-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LM6L7QWpgVY) 2025-08-18T23:28Z 44.4K followers, 23.1K engagements "E141 - Craig Counsell Ejected on Strikeout-Throw Out Double Play as David Rackley Rings Up Ian Happ HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell for arguing a strike three call to Ian Happ on a strikeout-throw out double to catch Kyle Tucker stealing and end Chicago's 3rd inning in San Francisco. Clearly he had to blame SOMEBODY for Ian's mistake. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-141-david-rackley-1-craig.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LN7EO_7pirk) 2025-08-30T20:37Z 44.7K followers, 35.2K engagements "E1 - Rickie Weeks Ejected From Dugout Arguing Brennan Miller's Strike Zone & KC's +11 Pitch Skew HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks for arguing balls & strikes the first ejection of the season. The Royals beat Milwaukee 11-1 and also enjoyed a pitch skew advantage of plus-11. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/mlb-ejection-001-brennan-miller-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LU3Vs-HrYXc) 2025-03-31T22:08Z 41.1K followers, 14.5K engagements "E81-2 - Manny Machado Slams Bat After Adam Beck's Strike [--] Call Mike Shildt Ejected Too HP Umpire Adam Beck ejected Padres 3B Manny Machado and manager Mike Shildt for arguing a strike three call in New York. After the strikeout Manny slammed his bat and said something unsporting to the umpire while leaving home plate. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejections-081-2-adam-beck-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LeN8PlTBrYw) 2024-06-17T21:26Z 40.6K followers, 19.2K engagements "Runner Misses a Base Touch But is SAFE Anyway Replay Review in Boston Centers Around Appeal Play When Replay Review ruled Rangers batter-runner Wyatt Langford safe at first base even though he failed to touch it on an infield ground ball Red Sox manager Alex Cora visited umpire Dan Iassogna for a "call confirmed" explanation. Why was Langford safe https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/runner-misses-base-in-boston-but-replay.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lgzzki9JQj0) 2025-05-08T02:42Z 43.4K followers, 57.7K engagements "2018 Spring Training - Carter Capps Delivery Is Padres pitcher Carter Capps in violation of Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a) Comment which prohibits pitchers from taking a second step toward home plate with either foot or otherwise reseting the pivot foot during delivery Read our analysis at www.closecallsports.com" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lh8GgWPvt3s) 2018-03-14T05:38Z 41.3K followers, 60.5K engagements "E196 - Scott Servais Blows Stack at Adam Beck's 9th Inning Balk Call in Tie Game in Seattle 3B Umpire Adam Beck ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais for arguing a no stop balk call on Ands Muos in the 9th inning of a 2-2 tie with Baltimore (Orioles scored as the moved-up runner came home on an infield ground ball). It's also pony weekend in Seattle. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-196-adam-beck-4-scott.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MG3xRN8Q7QY) 2023-08-14T04:29Z 40.6K followers, 19.8K engagements "Trent Grisham Got Away With Catching a Ball With His Hat An Illegal Play Worth a Three Base Penalty Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham got away with an illegal play when he took off and used his hat to field Brewers batter Isaac Collins' fly ball to deep right-center a rules infraction that should have resulted in a three-base award had the umpires spotted it. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/no-you-cant-catch-ball-with-your-hat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MGrDq50AD4w) 2025-03-29T21:37Z 44.7K followers, 20.7K engagements "Ejection [---] - Ian Happ Tossed After John Tumpane's 3rd Strike on the Outside Corner HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Cubs batter Ian Happ following a strike three call from Mets pitcher Max Scherzer. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/07/mlb-ejection-106-john-tumpane-3-ian-happ.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM According to MLB's internal data the expected call for this pitch was "strike" but according to the Chicago broadcast feed the expected call was "ball" in the latest example of a local team's strike zone graphics" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MLhwOxTnLgE) 2022-07-18T00:36Z 40.8K followers, 24.7K engagements "E116 - Jordan Beck Ejected by Alfonso Mrquez for Magic Words Following Strikeout His 1st in MLB HP Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Rockies LF Jordan Beck for arguing a strike three call beneath the knee vs Pittsburgh. Beck turned to complain after striking out but was quickly thrown out by the crew chief. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-116-alfonso-marquez-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MStNluCytkY) 2025-08-05T21:05Z 44.3K followers, 53.3K engagements "E47 - Javier Bez Brandishes Helmet in Ejection After Low Curveball Strikeout Call from Phil Cuzzi HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Tigers CF Javier Bez for arguing a strike three call on a dramatically dropping curveball by Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that dipped below the strike zone. Then he took his helmet off and like waved it in the air or something. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-047-phil-cuzzi-1-javier.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MWg65rCt950) 2025-05-27T20:29Z 43.1K followers, 34.1K engagements "Balk Pitcher Leclerc's Throw Away from Third Base is Illegal Even if Gary Cohen Says It's A-Okay When A's pitcher Jos Leclerc threw to third baseman Gio Urshela playing off of third base 3B Umpire Nick Mahrley called a balk leading Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen to declare "That's a bad call." Spoiler: It was the correct call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/broadcasters-baffled-by-balk-as-mets.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MXZVm6qDPU4) 2025-04-16T19:19Z 43.1K followers, 22.9K engagements "Ejection [---] - Bill Welke Ejects Matt Joyce Following Strikeout HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Braves batter Matt Joyce after a strike three call on a pitch over the outer edge of home plate. Ejection report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/09/mlb-ejection-209-bill-welke-5-matt-joyce.html Sundays ejection completed back-to-back ejections for Atlanta with manager Brian Snitker tossed by Welke the previous day for arguing a check swing call" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mg4uu_BlSRE) 2019-09-15T21:01Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements "Did Jose Siri Run Out of the Base Path to Avoid This Tag in the Dominican Winter League MLB outfielder Jose Siri playing for Los Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Republic's offseason winter league ran a long way to avoid a tag and score a run ruled safe by umpires at third base and home plate. But did he illegally run out of the base path and should the call have been out Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=My9lLwet6oc) 2024-12-18T19:26Z 41K followers, [----] engagements "E15 - Chris Johnson Ejected After Lance Barrett's Strike Call on Outside Ball to CJ Abrams HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson for arguing a strike call to CJ Abrams in Washington's dramatic comeback victory over the New York Mets. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-015-lance-barrett-1-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NRjjYBhlfdI) 2025-04-29T03:38Z 42.4K followers, 16.1K engagements "E142-3 - Craig Counsell Ejected After John Tumpane's Balk on Abner Uribe; Blakney Runs Anderson Too HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell for arguing a 9th inning balk call on Abner Uribe as 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Brian Anderson. The call was a no stop balk. We also recall Counsell's propensity for the walking away parting shot. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/mlb-ejections-142-3-tumpane-blakney.html Citation correction: The relevant rule for a no-stop balk is Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13) not OBR 6.01(a)(13) which doesn't exist (6.01(a)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NpUYXDjnvjU) 2023-07-12T23:01Z 40.6K followers, 19.1K engagements "E12 - Oliver Marmol Ejected as Cardinals Implode in Atlanta After Mark Carlson's Ball [--] Call HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a ball four call to Ozzie Albies pitcher Phil Maton's fourth straight ball as St Louis' 3-2 lead turned into a 7-3 deficit in the 8th inning. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-012-mark-carlson-1-oliver.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OAXESs3cJnE) 2025-04-22T23:38Z 42.2K followers, 20.8K engagements "Javier Bez Jumps Into Throw But It's Not Interference Or is it An umpire rules check review Tigers baserunner Javier Bez jumped into a thrown ball from Rays SS Carson Williams on a double play attempt but 2B Umpire Laz Diaz didn't call it interference. But was it Let's review the baseball rules. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/is-jumping-into-thrown-ball.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OR9wS_wLMeM) 2025-03-12T21:41Z 40.9K followers, 28.4K engagements "Umpire Adam Hamari's Balk Call Against Giants pitcher Jose Quintana Scores Dodgers R3 Justin Turner For the second night in a row a Giants rules flub led to LA runner Justin Turner scoring a run. This time San Francisco reliever Jose Quintana failed to follow the rules regarding Set vs Windup Position. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/dodgers-score-balk-run-as-giants-fails.html Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a)(2) Comment states that with runner(s) on base a pitcher is presumed to be in Set Position if the pitcher's pivot foot is in contact with and parallel to the pitcher's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ob4FUoPOKf0) 2021-09-05T07:52Z 40.8K followers, 41.4K engagements "Coach Throws Shoe at Referee Player Throws Shoe to Play Defense - Technical Foul Review A disgruntled head coach threw his shoe at a referee during a basketball game while a player used his shoe to try and block a shot attempt leading to a few technical fouls and one ejection for illegal use of sneakers to different degrees of severity. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/01/coach-throws-shoe-at-referee-player.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Stonehill College Skyhawks guard" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OtdnWagCat0) 2024-01-27T22:55Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements "Ejection [---] - Jim Reynolds Ejects Craig Counsell After Umpires Confer and Call a Foul Ball 1B Umpire and Crew Chief Jim Reynolds ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsel after umpires consulted and reversed a fair ball/out call to that of foul ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/05/mlb-ejection-039-jim-reynolds-2-craig.html Initially ruled a fair batted ball umpires determined Cardinals batter Dylan Carson's batted ball hit his foot in Milwaukee and employed Official Baseball Rule 8.02(c) to change the call in the spirit of OBR's General Instruction to Umpires: "Umpire dignity is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ouxooa-dbJ0) 2021-05-13T21:30Z 40.6K followers, 31.5K engagements "E130-1 - Yankees & Cardinals Ejected on Hot St Louis Day as Swanson & Marmol Get Tossed by Vic & Nic 3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Yankees coach Tanner Swanson and HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing balls and strikes during two Trent Grisham at-bats on a hot day in St Louis with a heat index of [---] F. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejections-130-1-carapazza-lentz-nyy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P4W5qw8eUtg) 2025-08-19T20:41Z 44.5K followers, 13K engagements "E106-7 - Aaron Boone Ejected by Manny Gonzalez After Strike [--] to Anthony Volpe Matt Blake Run Too HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake following a strike three call to Anthony Volpe in Toronto. This comes at a stressful time for Boone who one day earlier lost his cool during an interview with Jomboy. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejections-106-7-manny-gonzalez-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PBSrn28ZJTQ) 2025-07-24T19:54Z 44.3K followers, 15.5K engagements "E230 - Bruce Bochy Ejected After Ben May's Ball Four Call to Luis Urias HP Umpire Ben May ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a ball four call to Red Sox batter Luis Urias that according to the computer numbers missed the strike zone by barely one-tenth of one inch. Too bad the graphics got it wrong. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-230-ben-may-3-bruce-bochy.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PVTM6khNyoY) 2023-09-20T21:09Z 40.6K followers, 53.9K engagements "E45-6 - Mark Kotsay Was Very Upset at Roberto Ortiz's Fingers During Ejection; Andujar Tossed Too HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and 3B Miguel Andujar for arguing strike calls in Oakland-Sacramento. Both pitches were off the plate and Kotsay took issue with HOW Ortiz warned him to stop arguing then walked slowly off the field. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-045-6-roberto-ortiz-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PfcQ94GIRZc) 2025-05-27T03:23Z 43.1K followers, 17.1K engagements "Nats Turn Triple Play on Mets When Umps Don't Make a Call: 2B Umpire Positioning Was Problematic Washington turned a triple play on New York after 1B Umpire Alfonso Marquez's crew didn't signal whether Mets batter Jesse Winker's line drive was caught by Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. This is a rant on umpire positioning. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/nats-turn-triple-play-on-mets-when-umps.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PgIIUN_YrDs) 2025-04-27T19:56Z 44.4K followers, 24.2K engagements "E69 - JP Sears Says "That's On You" to Umpire Gabe Morales Ejected After A's Blow Lead HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Athletics pitcher JP Sears from the dugout after blowing a 3-0 lead to the Angels. Sears yelled "that's on you" after a ball four call to Mike Trout gave way to a HBP and [--] RBI single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-069-gabe-morales-3-jp-sears.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q2BiGY9VInk) 2025-06-14T21:29Z 43.4K followers, 11.4K engagements "E174 - Mark Kotsay Ejects John Bacon After Foul Ball Keeps Bobby Witt Jr's At-Bat Alive for Royals HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay for arguing a foul ball call during Bobby Witt Jr's at-bat. Instead of a 1-2 strikeout the foul ball kept Witt at the plate where he hit an RBI single to extend Kansas City's lead. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-174-john-bacon-6-mark.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QE-3kyCM6dY) 2025-10-02T17:09Z 44.7K followers, 12.2K engagements "E118 - Buck Showalter Ejected After Erich Bacchus Calls Mark Canha's Check Swing Strike.Did He Go HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Mets manager Buck Showalter after a strike three swinging call to end Mark Canha's at-bat produced an argument. Bacchus called the swing himself though New York unsurprisingly wanted him to appeal to first. Do you think Canha swung Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-118-erich-bacchus-3-buck.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QQQVTfR3FYQ) 2023-06-25T23:53Z 40.9K followers, 20.7K engagements "E140 - Hunter Goodman Ejected by James Hoye When Strike [--] Dispute Turns into Post-Strikeout Bat Slam HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman for arguing a strike two call slamming his bat after striking out an equipment violation warning & heave-ho after Goodman told a technically neutral Hoye to call it both ways. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-140-james-hoye-6-hunter.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qag0ZOD3a5o) 2025-08-29T22:01Z 44.7K followers, 33.1K engagements "Nestor Cortes' Fake Pitch Windup - Is It an Illegal Delivery And Why It's Definitely Not a Balk Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes pantomimed a fake pitch motion during his windup in Cleveland. HP Umpire Mark Carlson no-called the bizarre delivery as Guardians batter Andrs Gimnez hit a foul ball but was this pitch illegal Because it's definitely not a balk (bases empty). Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/nestor-cortes-fake-pitch-legal-or.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QnI8IhCTLBk) 2024-04-15T21:25Z 44.3K followers, 38.9K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"Ejections 110-111 - Doug Eddings Ejects San Diego's Tommy Pham and Skip Schumaker During Miami Skew HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Padres LF Tommy Pham (strike three call) and associate manager Skip Schumaker (ball one call) in the 8th inning vs the Marlins. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/07/mlb-ejections-110-111-doug-eddings-2-3.html"
YouTube Link 2021-07-26T03:19Z 44.7K followers, 33.6K engagements
"WBSC Olympic Qualifier Ejection - Mike Scioscia Ejected After [--] Warnings to Stop Arguing Replay Call HP Umpire Edwin Hernandez ejected Team USA manager Mike Scioscia for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld 3B Umpire Wilfredo Montoya's foul ball call on a fly ball hit by batter Todd Frazier. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/06/olympic-qualifier-ejection-edwin.html The umpires convened after the initial ruling of foul ball stuck with that call and the foul ball call was similarly upheld following a Replay Review. Following the replay decision Scioscia was ejected after"
YouTube Link 2021-06-03T16:42Z 44.7K followers, 16.8K engagements
"Tommy Pham Slid Into William Contreras for an Out But Did It Violate the Home Plate Collision Rule White Sox runner Tommy Pham slid into Brewers catcher William Contreras on a play at the plate as Milwaukee cut down Chicago's tying run. Had Contreras dropped the ball could HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez have called Pham out for a home plate collision rule violation Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/phams-slide-into-contreras-was-it-legal.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-06-03T00:43Z 44.7K followers, 39.8K engagements
"E61 - Rain Delay Ejection as Nick Mahrley Tosses Garrett Crochet For Arguing a Chicago Weather Delay HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected White Sox bench player/pitcher Garrett Crochet for arguing a rain delay call by Crew Chief Marvin Hudson in the top of the 9th in Chicago when umpires suspended play due to inclement weather with just three outs remaining in a 7-2 game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-061-nick-mahrley-1-garrett.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-29T21:51Z 44.7K followers, 17.5K engagements
"E85 - Corbin Burnes Ejected by DJ Reyburn After Continued Complaining of Balls and Strikes HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes for arguing a strike one call to Victor Caratini after a few ball calls on defense including two with the same height within a tenth of an inch of the strike zone boundary. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-085-dj-reyburn-2-corbin.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-06-03T04:10Z 44.7K followers, 23.4K engagements
"Coastal Carolina's College World Series Ejections (Kevin Schnall Matt Schilling) by Angel Campos Sunday's College World Series championship finale featured two ejections: Coastal Carolina head coach Kevin Schnall and 1B coach Matt Schilling by HP Umpire Angel Campos (formerly MLB now NCAA Division 1). Let's analyze what happened in this baseball game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/angel-campos-college-world-series.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-25T20:58Z 44.7K followers, 28.2K engagements
"E171 - Marcell Ozuna Ejected After Strike [--] Call; Umpire Ryan Blakney Told Him Twice to Stop HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Braves DH Marcell Ozuna for arguing a strike three call in Chicago. Blakney warned Ozuna to stop which Ozuna did not do. Also we have a TV strike zone box graphic vs computer numbers/data conflict again. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-171-ryan-blakney-1-marcell.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-08-06T02:38Z 44.7K followers, 20.2K engagements
"Heads Up - Angels Hit Marisnick with Pitch After Lucroy Injury A week after catcher Jonathan Lucroy's injury during Jake Marisnick's illegal slide in Houston Los Angeles pitcher Noe Ramirez drilled Marisnick between the shoulders. https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/07/angels-drill-marisnick-benches-clear.html HP Umpire Stu Scheurwater warned the teams and business continued as usual.for about five seconds until the Astros dugout and Angels 1B Albert Pujols got into a verbal spat briefly clearing the benches (but mostly the bullpens) before order was restored. Will this lead to a later"
YouTube Link 2019-07-17T20:29Z 44.7K followers, 26K engagements
"E23 - Pat Murphy Ejected Over Obstruction as Caleb Durbin Blocks Christopher Morel's Path to 3B 3B Umpire James Hoye ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing an obstruction call when third baseman Caleb Durbin blocked Rays baserunner Christopher Morel's pathway back into third base resulting in R3 Morel being awarded home and scoring a run. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-023-james-hoye-1-pat-murphy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-10T02:42Z 44.7K followers, 88.2K engagements
"E182 - Aaron Boone & Laz Diaz Go Nose-to-Nose in Old-School Manager-Umpire Argument Over Strike Zone HP Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone after a strike three call to Anthony Volpe. Diaz had called several strikes earlier in the game that New York took issue with. The only question is.whose strike three mechanic is better Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-182-laz-diaz-1-aaron-boone.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-08-08T05:54Z 44.7K followers, 56.9K engagements
"LSU Catcher's Interference Balk as South Carolina Runner Steals Home Leads to 15-Minute Rules Delay South Carolina scored its 11th run vs LSU on a 10th inning catcher's interference and balk call umpires ruling that the catcher illegally interfered with the batter by prematurely jumping on home plate prior to a pitch arriving during which a runner attempted to steal home. LSU then protested the game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/lsu-catchers-interference-during-steal.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-26T23:49Z 44.7K followers, 90.1K engagements
"E171 - Aaron Boone Ejected as Ramon De Jesus Calls Two Inside Strikes to Aaron Judge to End Season HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing strike calls to Aaron Judge as New York sought to score with the bases loaded vs Baltimore. The inside strikes followed a ball four call on a pitch in the zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-171-ramon-de-jesus-3-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T18:50Z 44.7K followers, 13.3K engagements
"E159 - Jeff McNeil Ejected by Scott Barry Quickly After Strikeout Yelling Some Bad Words At Umpire HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Mets 2B Jeff McNeil for arguing a strike three call in New York by yelling a personal profanity directed at the ump. In real time the computer/ABS had this pitch as a strike. But post-game processing changed it to a ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-159-scott-barry-1-jeff.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-13T21:01Z 44.7K followers, 21.6K engagements
"Umpire Ejects Ball Boy For Arguing Call While Delivering Baseballs (Catcher & Manager Also Tossed) Umpire Richy Arrendondo ejected a ball boy for arguing a call during a minor league Loons vs River Bandits game. Quad Cities catcher Canyon Brown & Jesus Azuaje had already been tossed as the umpire mouthed "What are you doing" after the ball boy's complaint. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/umpire-ejects-batboy-ballboy-after.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-08-23T23:43Z 44.7K followers, 207.1K engagements
"Odd Double Play Gets Manager Ejected as Batter Leaves First Base Despite Umpire Calling Him Safe Umpire Chandler Durham ejected Lookouts manager Jose Moreno after an unusual double play when an already-out runner dove back into first base confusing the batter-runner who walked off his base even though the 1B Umpire called him safe. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/milb-manager-ejected-after-odd-double.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T20:07Z 44.7K followers, 122.7K engagements
"Angels Catcher's Interference Calls Cue Boston Rally - When a Bat Hits a Mitt (Wait There's More) Consecutive catcher's interference calls against Angels catcher Matt Thais helped Boston rally to beat LA at Fenway Park with the Red Sox benefiting from a baseball rule not usually seen at the MLB level. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/consecutive-catchers-interference-calls.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM HP Umpire Cory Blaser actually had three different catcher's"
YouTube Link 2023-04-17T23:51Z 44.7K followers, 16.2K engagements
"Marcell Ozuna's Backswing Hits Catcher Will Smith's Mask - A Rules Check & Baseball Math Proof After Braves batter Marcell Ozuna's bat hit Dodgers catcher Will Smith's mask on a fly ball to left field the two had a brief conversation before umpires and teammates intervened. Did a rules infraction occur or was this a legal play We review using.baseball math Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/ozuna-hits-smith-on-backswing-what-can.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Our"
YouTube Link 2023-05-23T20:38Z 44.7K followers, 67.3K engagements
"Umpire Bob Davidson Recalls His Ejection of Montreal Expos Mascot Youppi 30-year NL and MLB umpire Bob Davidson ejected Expos mascot Youppi on August [--] [----] for banging on the Dodgers dugout in the 11th inning of a 22-inning ballgame. Story: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/09/travel-story-of-bob-davidsons-youppi.html More stories from umpiring greats via our Plate Meeting Podcast: https://www.closecallsports.com/search/label/Podcast Los Angeles skipper Tommy Lasorda complained about half-way through the six-hour 14-minute game and Davidson ordered the offending mascot removed pursuant"
YouTube Link 2019-09-10T18:45Z 44.7K followers, 12.4K engagements
"E91 - Anthony Volpe Ejected for 1st Time in MLB Career by Chad Fairchild Over a Check Swing Call 1B Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Yankees SS Anthony Volpe for arguing a check swing strike three call in a blowout win over the Athletics. Fairchild's warning came long-distance as Volpe started toward first base after striking out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-091-chad-fairchild-3.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-30T19:41Z 44.7K followers, 55K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Nestor Ceja ejects Walker Buehler after Pete Alonso's 2-0 RBI single HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler during a pitching change after Mets batter Pete Alonso took two fastballs and hit an ensuing 2-0 sinker on the ground for an infield single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/08/mlb-ejection-143-nestor-ceja-1-walker.html Replays indicate the batted ball appeared to touch Alonso's foot in the batter's box but this brand of fair/foul in the infield remains unreviewable. We've been asking for it to be reviewable since [----]. Will it ever"
YouTube Link 2021-08-21T06:25Z 44.7K followers, 69.6K engagements
"RUNNER Fields a Batted Ball to Break Up a Double Play: Is That Legal & What's the Call A runner fielded a live ball to prevent a bases-loaded double play in the Northwoods League with umpires calling the play dead (runner out) and awarding the batter first base. But was this the correct call for a runner picking up a live ball in this fashion Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/runner-prevents-double-play-by-fielding.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-05T20:07Z 44.7K followers, 163.7K engagements
"Pitch Clock Loophole Joey Gallo Walks as Pitcher Jordan Hicks Can't Throw Until It's Too Late When Nationals batter Joey Gallo earned a pitch clock-aided automatic ball four against Giants pitcher Jordan Hicks who failed to throw a pitch before time expired San Francisco asked HP Umpire Gabe Morales how Hicks could pitch if Gallo wasn't set. Good question Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/the-reasonably-set-pitch-clock-loophole.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-10T23:46Z 44.7K followers, 31.8K engagements
"E145 - Pat Murphy Ejected on Jim Wolf's Check Swing Call Then Al Porter Gets Mad at Rickie Weeks 1B Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a check swing ball four call to JT Realmuto in the 9th. Then Rickie Weeks touched Alan Porter who got angry as Wolf touched Weeks as it all started because Murphy came out (of the dugout). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-145-jim-wolf-1-pat-murphy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-03T04:12Z 44.7K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Blue Jays Lose Run on Stuck Ball in World Series vs Dodgers - Did Umpires Get the Play Right Blue Jays batter Addison Barger's fly ball stuck in Toronto's outfield wall as Dodgers center fielder Justin Dean threw his hands up in the 9th inning of #WorldSeries Game [--] keeping Jays runner R1 Myles Straw at third base. Did umpires get the call right in ruling this a dead ball two-base award/double or should LF Umpire John Tumpane have kept play alive which may have allowed Straw to score from first base Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-11-02T00:41Z 44.7K followers, 47.7K engagements
"E169-70 - Vladimir Guerrero Ejected as Blue Jays' Skid Continues Gabe Morales Tosses Popkins Too HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr and hitting coach David Popkins for arguing a strike three call as Toronto's offensive cold streak continued vs Boston. TOR is competing with the Yankees for 1st in the AL East. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-169-70-gabe-morales-4-5.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-28T15:30Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Curt Casali Penalized by Umpire Chris Guccione for Using Detached Equipment (Mask) to Touch Ball HP Umpire Chris Guccione called Giants catcher Curt Casali for illegally using detached equipment to field a pitched ball. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/08/catcher-casalis-detached-equipment.html Official Baseball Rule 5.06(b)(3)(E) states runners advance one base if a fielder deliberately touches a ball with detached equipment. Contrary to some claims on social media or the Arizona broadcast this is not a balk. Casali appeared to deliberately use his catcher's mask detached from"
YouTube Link 2021-08-04T18:59Z 44.7K followers, 156.7K engagements
"ALDS Catcher's Interference No-Call Confuses Yankees as Umpires Say Bat Did Not Contact Glove/Mitt Umpires no-called catcher's interference during the ALDS as Yankees batter Trent Grisham's bat came awfully close to making contact with Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk's mitt drawing a perplexed look from Aaron Boone as Replay upheld the no-call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/10/catchers-interference-no-call-in-tor.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T23:21Z 44.7K followers, 30.9K engagements
"E29 - Pat Murphy Ejected After Backswing Contact (Not Interference) Deprives Brewers of Tying Run HP Umpire Ryan Additon ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a backswing contact (not interference) call in the 9th inning that wiped out a run-scoring wild pitch putting runner Sal Frelick back at third base and batter Jake Bauers out on strikes after Bauers' bat hit Rays catcher Ren Pinto in the head. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-029-ryan-additon-1-pat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-30T06:09Z 44.7K followers, 76K engagements
"E142 - Johnson's Ejection Follows Premature Strikeout as Derek Thomas' Strike [--] to CJ Upset Chris HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson for arguing a strike three call to CJ Abrams with the bases loaded to end Washington's attempt to tie the game. Instead the Rays got out of the inning then hit a HR took expand their lead. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-142-derek-thomas-4-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-31T22:34Z 44.7K followers, 26.1K engagements
"Ejection [---] - After Brian Knight's Injury HP Umpire Pat Hoberg Ejects Aaron Boone Over Balk Call In our haste to get our latest video out we erred and stated that a balk should be called when a pitcher disengages while in the process of coming set. This is incorrect. A pitcher can legally disengage the rubber while moving his hands toward becoming set but not yet getting there as long as it's in a continuous motion (and not a start-stop movement). We apologize for any confusion. We promise to always strive to be perfect no matter how unattainable that goal is. Like on the field we want to be"
YouTube Link 2021-08-10T05:30Z 44.7K followers, 182K engagements
"Catcher's Interference Balk No Call = Ejection & Bench Clearing Incident When HP Umpire Tyler Thurmond no-called a potential catcher's interference play at home plate riled up 3B Coach and Manager Bobby Jones was ejected for disputing the ruling prompting an extended and fiery argument that featured a heavy dose of finger-pointing and yelling and not always from an expected source. https://www.closecallsports.com/2018/05/featured-minor-ejection-jones-ump.html After returning to the dugout Jones appeared to throw a helmet in the direction of umpire Thurmond spurring a verbal disagreement"
YouTube Link 2018-05-28T03:19Z 44.7K followers, 17.5K engagements
"E172-3 - Matt Olson Ejected on Interference Call by Brock Ballou on Collision with Catcher Davis HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Braves 1B Matt Olson and manager Brian Snitker for arguing an interference call when batter-runner Olson collided with Pirates catcher Henry Davis on a foul fly ball. Olson failed to get out of Davis' way. Was the call correct Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-172-3-brock-ballou-2-3.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T21:29Z 44.7K followers, 20.9K engagements
"E125 - Alex Cora Ejected on Balk No-Call by Ryan Blakney as Boston Doesn't Know Windup vs Set Rule HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing that Astros pitcher Hunter Brown balked by switching from Windup to Set Position mid at-bat without declaring. By rule notification is only required if a pitcher uses what's called the Hybrid Stance. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-125-ryan-blakney-2-alex.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T22:27Z 44.7K followers, 48.3K engagements
"E3940 - Walker Buehler & Alex Cora Ejected After Mike Estabrook Balls a Strike & Walks Toward Walker HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Red Sox pitcher Walker Buehler and manager Alex Cora for arguing a ball two call to Juan Soto during Francisco Lindor's stolen base. Ump was blocked out by the catcher standing but this is a situation handling analysis. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-039-40-mike-estabrook-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-05-21T17:48Z 44.7K followers, 23.8K engagements
"E70-1 - Aaron Boone & DJ LeMahieu Ejected After Ump Rehak's Foul Ball Call Stands on Replay Review HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone & 1B Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Yankees 2B DJ LeMahieu for arguing a Replay Review "call stands" decision upholding a foul ball call in extra innings at Boston. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-070-1-tumpanerehak-nyy-x2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T04:46Z 44.7K followers, 37.8K engagements
"E179 - Pat Murphy Ejected Arguing Chris Segal's Strike Zone That Favored Arizona by [--] Pitches HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Brewers manager Pat Murphy for arguing a strike one call to Joey Ortiz who struck out on a called third strike. The pitch skew for this game favored the visiting Diamondbacks by [--]. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/09/mlb-ejection-179-chris-segal-2-pat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-09-22T18:10Z 44.7K followers, 18.7K engagements
"E23 - Hunter Wendelstedt Ejects Aaron Boone for Something a Fan Said Then Ump Says He Doesn't Care HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a check swing HBP call by 1B Umpire John Tumpane in the 1st inning except that Boone didn't actually say anything right before getting tossed; it was a fan. This is how not to umpire. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-023-hunter-wendelstedt-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-25T21:07Z 44.7K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Ask UEFL - Anthony Rizzo Baits Max Scherzer into Wild Throw During Appeal Play But It Doesn't Count Yankees runner Anthony Rizzo sprinted toward second drawing a wild throw from Mets pitcher Max Scherzer during a potential appeal play.but it didn't count since the ball was dead. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/ask-uefl-nys-failed-dead-ball-appeal.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Yankees baserunner R3 Andrew Benintendi had tagged up and advance to home plate scoring a run for New York-Home on a sacrifice fly from DJ"
YouTube Link 2022-08-23T19:38Z 44.7K followers, 14.1K engagements
"Time Play Teachable of Third Out in Oakland as Fielder Chapman Retires Oversliding Austin Barnes Los Angeles scored a gift run vs Oakland thanks to an inning-ending fielder's choice time play when A's third baseman Matt Chapman opted to tag Dodgers runner Austin Barnes rather than make a play on the batter-runner. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/04/time-play-teachable-fielders-choice-in.html This brief review covers Official Baseball Rule 5.08(a) regarding when a run scores. Succinctly we discover that HP Umpire Dan Bellino properly recognized and ruled that LA baserunner R3 Max"
YouTube Link 2021-04-08T00:11Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Teachable - TMU Baserunner Fails to Touch Home Plate During HR for 2nd Time This Season For the second time in [----] a Truett McConnell University runner has failed to touch home plate during a home run celebration leading to a defensive appeal out call and runs being taken off the board. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/03/teachable-touched-starved-at-tmu.html Tmac breaks it down keeping an eye on rotating umpires and an ear on a frustrated broadcaster"
YouTube Link 2021-03-13T18:57Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Ask UEFL - Yankees' Anthony Rizzo Denied HBP Award After Umpire DJ Reyburn Calls Him Back to Home Yankees batter Anthony Rizzo & manager Aaron Boone argued with HP Umpire DJ Reyburn's call to deny Rizzo an award of first base following a hit by a pitch ruling the batter made no attempt to avoid it. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/ask-uefl-yankees-rizzo-denied-hbp-in-ny.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM The relevant provision in the book is Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(2) which states that the batter is entitled to first"
YouTube Link 2022-08-16T05:20Z 44.7K followers, 27.2K engagements
"E30-1 - Marcus Thames & Will Venable Ejected Arguing Bill Miller's Strike That Was Actually a Strike HP Umpire Bill Miller ejected White Sox hitting coach Marcus Thames and manager Will Venable for arguing a strike call to Chase Meidroth on a pitch that the TV graphic suggested was low but the MLB computer said was actually a low-zone strike. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-030-1-bill-miller-1-2-cws.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-13T20:58Z 42.8K followers, 14.6K engagements
"Umpire Pat Hoberg Fired For Gambling Violation (MLB Rule 21) Here's Why Rob Manfred Axed Perfect Pat Major League Baseball fired umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules. Although Hoberg didn't directly bet on baseball which carries an automatic ban here's why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred terminated him anyway. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/02/mlb-fires-umpire-pat-hoberg-for.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-02-04T18:43Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"E67 - Kevin Cash Ejected After Chad Fairchild's Strike One Call to Jose Caballero Runs High HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike one call to Jos Caballero early in Baltimore. We run through strike zone modeling to see Caballero has a shorter stance than league average although the expected call here was still ball one. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-067-chad-fairchild-2-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-06-02T18:55Z 38K followers, 51.4K engagements
"Ask UEFL - Australia-Italy's Little League Non-Triple Play - Infield Fly and Interference Rules During the Little League World Series' Italy vs Australia elimination game an apparent triple play turned into a foul ball confirmed via Replay Review but we ask what if the ball had been actually fair Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/08/rules-review-llws-flashy-triple-play.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM This scenario begins with none out and the bases loaded. Italy's batter hits a fly ball on the infield and along the foul line"
YouTube Link 2022-08-20T21:10Z 41.2K followers, 15.3K engagements
"Was Jeff McNeil's Slide Legal in Braves-Mets Game or Was it Interference About the Bona Fide Rule When Mets baserunner R1 Jeff McNeil slid into Braves shortstop Vaughn Grissom resulting in a wild throw to first base that allowed batter-runner Daniel Vogelbach to reach and R2 Pete Alonso to score from second Atlanta TV claimed the slide was illegal while New York called it a "good slide." Well Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/braves-fail-to-challenge-bona-fide.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-19T22:19Z 33.3K followers, 14K engagements
"E104 - Pedro Grifol Ejected After Tommy Pham Called out by Emil Jimenez on a Painted Third Strike HP Umpire Emil Jimenez ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol for arguing a strike three call to Tommy Pham in Cleveland. Chicago's broadcasters made some interesting claims.which is why we fact checked them and found some equally interesting results. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-104-emil-jimenez-2-pedro.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-03T20:08Z 44.7K followers, 25.7K engagements
"E111 - Nick Mahrley Ejects David Popkins After Strike Call to Tyler Heineman in Baltimore HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins for arguing a strike one call to Tyler Heineman leading off the 7th inning in Baltimore. Manager John Schneider left the dugout not for an argument but more to find out who got tossed. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-111-nick-mahrley-1-david.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-30T21:05Z 44.3K followers, 16.1K engagements
"E82-3 - Jarren Duran Ejected w Alex Cora as Replay Review "Call Stands" Doug Eddings' Out @ 2nd Base 2B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Red Sox LF Jarren Duran & manager Alex Cora for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld Eddings' out call on Giants fielder Willy Adames' tag at second base as Duran overslid the base and lunged to return. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-082-3-doug-eddings-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T21:42Z 44.7K followers, 22.8K engagements
"E7 - Aaron Boone Ejected Arguing John Bacon's Outside Corner Strike Calls to Alex Verdugo in NY HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 7th inning vs Miami. The called strike followed a 4th inning strikeout called on a pitch off the lower outside corner prompting Boone to resume a running balls/strikes dialogue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-007-john-bacon-1-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-11T03:05Z 34.8K followers, 52.2K engagements
"E139 - Dave Roberts Ejected After Obstruction Call by Hunter Wendelstedt on LA's Miguel Rojas HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for arguing an obstruction call against shortstop Miguel Rojas on Phillies batter Brandon Marsh's bunt to advance Alec Bohm to third base. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-139-hunter-wendelstedt-4.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T22:38Z 40.1K followers, 31.2K engagements
"E128 - Troy Snitker Ejected: Projection & Abusive Conduct Master Class by HP Umpire Chad Fairchild HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Astros hitting coach Troy Snitker for arguing a strike two call to Christian Walker during Baltimore's one-hitter shutout win. It reminded me of articles I wrote on CCS about abusers which seemed particularly relevant today. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-128-chad-fairchild-4-troy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T04:54Z 44.4K followers, 29.2K engagements
"E204-6 - Willson Contreras Oliver Marmol & Jordan Walker Trio of Cards Ejections for Brennan Miller HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras and manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a strike two call (and drawing a line) in the top of the 7th and Jordan Walker for arguing strike three in the top of the 8th inning of the #Cardinals-#Pirates game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Willsoon Contreras seems to have a"
YouTube Link 2023-08-23T15:16Z 33.4K followers, 17.9K engagements
"Pitch Clock Violation Leads to Realmuto's Ejection for Pulling Catcher Mitt Back From Umpire's Hand HP Umpire Randy Rosenberg ejected Phillies catcher JT Realmuto following a pitch clock violation against pitcher Craig Kimbrel. Rosenberg was faked out when JT pulled his mitt away as the umpire attempted to place a replacement ball in it causing the ball to fall to the ground. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/03/spring-ejection-3-randy-rosenberg-1-jt.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:"
YouTube Link 2023-03-27T19:55Z 40.6K followers, 149.2K engagements
"E21-2 - Dunn Out on Base Blocking Obstruction No-Call Terry Francona & Collin Cowgill Ejected 2B Umpire Alex MacKay ejected Reds 1B Coach Collin Cowgill & 3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Terry Francona for arguing an out/obstruction no-call when Ozzie Albies dropped a knee to block Blake Dunn's slide at second base. https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-021-2-alex-mackay-alan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-05-09T03:45Z 42.7K followers, 27K engagements
"Ball Boy Throws Fair Ball Into Stands in Miami & Bona Fide Slide Violation in Cincinnati A ball boy interfered with a fair ball in Miami while Replay Review called a bona fide slide rule violation on Reds runner Christian Encarnacion-Strand in Cincinnati in this edition of Ask CCS. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Umpires awarded Dodgers runner Mookie Betts home after a the ball attendant fielded a fair ground ball constituting interference for"
YouTube Link 2023-09-11T21:27Z 33.3K followers, 14K engagements
"Four El Paso Ejections Over Tag Plays - When Teams Cross All the Game Management Lines Four El Paso Chihuahuas were ejected by MiLB umpires Kelvis Velez and Jen Pawol during a series vs Round Rock after a pair of contested tag plays that by minor league rule aren't reviewable because nothing is at that level. What does game management say about all this Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/four-milb-el-paso-ejections-over-tag.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-06-05T23:02Z 44.4K followers, 52.5K engagements
"Ejections 156-157 - Ketel Marte and Torey Lovullo Get Kicked Out After Hunter Wendelstedt's Strike HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Diamondbacks DH Ketel Marte and manager Torey Lovullo after a strike one to lead off the 7th inning in Colorado (Hunter ejected Colorado's Brendan Rodgers last night). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/09/mlb-ejections-156-157-h-wendelstedt-2-3.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-10-26T13:54Z 33.4K followers, 16.7K engagements
"E62 - Ryan Jeffers Yells at a Stoic Jordan Baker After Striking Out & Gets Ejected HP Umpire Jordan Baker ejected Twins PH Ryan Jeffers for arguing a strike three call. Jeffers yelled all the way back to the dugout as Baker stood and just watched before ultimately giving the heave-ho. Rocco Baldelli went out to talk to Baker and stayed in. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-062-jordan-baker-3-ryan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-10T22:30Z 43.4K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Jansen Visconti Ejects Manny Machado After Strikeout and Thrown Bat Argument HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected San Diego 3B Manny Machado after a strike three call in Texas. Visconti had issued a Machado an equipment violation for a thrown bat and an ejection during the ensuing argument. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/04/mlb-ejection-004-jansen-visconti-1.html"
YouTube Link 2021-04-11T07:20Z 40.9K followers, 21.8K engagements
"E68 - Alex Cora Ejected After 3-2 Pitch to Romy Gonzalez is Called Strike [--] by Junior Valentine HP Umpire Junior Valentine ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing a 3-2 pitch to Romy Gonzalez ruled strike three in the bottom of the 11th vs Tampa Bay. Replays indicate the pitch was located beneath Romy's knee hollows below the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-068-junior-valentine-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T02:57Z 43.7K followers, 18.9K engagements
"E123 - Bruce Bochy Ejected Arguing Jonah Heim's Dropped Foul Tip Call by Edwin Moscoso Allowing SB HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a foul tip call when catcher Jonah Heim dropped Andrew Benintendi's foul tipafter initially catching the ball & while trying a transfer as White Sox batter Luis Robert stole 2B. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-123-edwin-moscoso-3-bruce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-23T02:55Z 44.7K followers, 31.2K engagements
"E234 - Brian Snitker Ejected After Missed Foul Ball Call Discussion with Dan Bellino's Crew 3B Umpire and Crew Chief Dan Bellino ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for continuing to argue after being warned to stop after HP Umpire Shane Livensparger's un-reviewable foul ball no-call turned into a run-scoring passed ball early in Atlanta allowing Chicago to tie the game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-234-dan-bellino-6-brian.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-09-28T19:44Z [--] followers, 21.6K engagements
"E1 - Yohan Ramrez Ejected Throwing at Rhys Hoskins Day after McNeil Slide Controversy (Ump Mrquez) 3B Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Mets pitcher Yohan Ramrez for throwing behind Brewers DH Rhys Hoskins on the first pitch of a 7th inning at-bat. This comes a day after Hoskins slid into Mets 2B Jeff McNeil on Opening Day. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/mlb-ejection-001-alfonso-marquez-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-03-30T22:28Z 34.3K followers, 25.9K engagements
"ABS Challenge System / Robo Strike Zone Interview with NBC Sports Lindsay was interviewed for a story on NBC Sports Now regarding MLB's use of the Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) for challenges of umpire pitch calls during the All-Star Game and eventually during future regular season and postseason play. Here's how it went. Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-07-16T00:14Z 44K followers, [----] engagements
"E75 - AJ Hinch Ejected After Call Stands on Extra Inning Safe Call Due to Parallax Effect 2B Umpire Chris Guccione ejected Tigers manager AJ Hinch for arguing a Replay Review call stands on HP Umpire Dexter Kelley's safe call of Tommy Pham in extra innings vs Pittsburgh evidence unclear due to parallax when one angle suggested safe and another out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-075-chris-guccione-1-aj.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T05:01Z 44.4K followers, 41.4K engagements
"Pirates and Orioles Play without Umpires After Umps Walk Off the Field - Why Did They Leave The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles played a half inning without umpires during Spring Training after the officiating crew walked off the field at the conclusion of the top of the 9th. Why Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/03/pirates-orioles-play-without-umpires-in.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM The reason the umps left "early" can be found in the Official Baseball Rules in"
YouTube Link 2023-10-18T23:10Z 33.4K followers, 53.2K engagements
"E101 - Pedro Grifol Ejected After Umpires Denied Replay Because Chicago Didn't Challenge in Time HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol for arguing the crew's denial of Grifol's untimely challenge request after a safe call by 2B Umpire Nestor Ceja. Replay Review's rule states that managers must hold immediately after the conclusion of the play. The crew denied Grifol's challenge as a result. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-101-pat-hoberg-1-pedro.html The Deadline to Initiate Replay rule changed for the [----] season (as other pace of play"
YouTube Link 2023-06-15T20:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"E137-8 - Aaron Boone & James Rowson Ejected After Tripp Gibson Strike Calls Against New York HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and hitting coach James Rowson for arguing strike calls to Austin Wells and Giancarlo Stanton in New York one day after crew chief Laz Diaz ejected Toronto's Kevin Gausman. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejections-136-7-tripp-gibson-3-4.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-08-08T04:31Z 40K followers, 43.7K engagements
"MLB Umpire Crew Chief Jeff Nelson Retires From Baseball After [--] Years of Major League Service MLB Umpire Jeff Nelson retired following his final game of the [----] major league regular season capping off a 27-year big league career that included six Wild Card Series eight Division Series nine LCS and four World Series. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/11/mlb-umpire-jeff-nelson-retires-after-27.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-11-02T19:58Z 33.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Cubs-Mets Ends with Plate Blocking No-Call & Legality of Removing a Helmet - Umpire and Rules Talk After Chicago cut down New York's tying run Pete Alonso at home plate to secure a 1-0 win Mets manager Carlos Mendoza challenged HP Umpire Charlie Ramos' out call asserting that Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya illegally blocked runner Alonso's path in violation of the home plate collision rule. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/cubs-mets-ends-with-plate-blocking-no.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-03T01:31Z 35.8K followers, 68.1K engagements
"E49 - Bob Melvin Yells From Dugout & Gets Ejected Over Tony Randazzo's Strike Zone in Detroit HP Umpire Tony Randazzo ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a ball call to Gleyber Torres. SF's Patrick Bailey had wrapped up a cordial conversation before Melvin started yelling from the dugout. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-049-tony-randazzo-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T22:41Z 43.2K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Max Muncy Obstruction Ohtani/Conforto Leaving Early (NOT) & Canario Out of the Base Path Analyses Dodgers 3B Max Muncy's visual obstruction of Mets runner Starling Marte and Shohei Ohtani/Michael Conforto's timely tag-up on a bobbled catch in New York & Pirates runner Alexander Canario's out of the base path call feature in this analysis. How did the umpires do Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/dodgers-mets-obstruction-tag-up-pirates.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-24T22:03Z 44.7K followers, 21K engagements
"E117 - Carlos Torres Ejects Astros' Joshua Miller for Arguing Check Swing Ball (No Swing) Call 1B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller for arguing a check swing ball (no swing) call during Marlins batter Otto Lopez's 6th inning at-bat. Torres warned the dugout then ejected Miller for continuing to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-117-carlos-torres-4-joshua.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T19:50Z 44.4K followers, 34.4K engagements
"E86 - Jazz Chisholm Ejected & Upset That Mark Wegner Looked at Him After He Complained About a Call HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees 3B Jazz Chisholm for arguing a prior strike call between innings. Jazz was yelling about the call & then got upset that Wegner looked at him as a result of said complaining. It was a ball though. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-086-mark-wegner-2-jazz.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T19:08Z 44.3K followers, 17.8K engagements
"E134 - Miguel Cairo Ejected After Nationals Nearly Give Up Lead to Mets Todd Tichenor Calls a Ball HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo for arguing a ball two call to Mark Vientos after the Mets scored three runs to draw within one of Washington in the 6th inning. Ball two itself was 4-5 inches inside. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-134-todd-tichenor-2-miguel.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-22T02:20Z 44.5K followers, 19.6K engagements
"E200 - David Ross Ejected Over Tripp Gibson's Balk No-Call & Potential Base Coach Interference in KC 3B Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Cubs manager David Ross for arguing balk no-calls on White Sox pitcher Lane Ramsey in Chicago while in Kansas City Scott Servais wanted an out for base coach/runner's assist interference. Let's go through the INT & the balk rules. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM It's the 200th ejection of the season and it's only"
YouTube Link 2023-08-16T05:35Z 33.4K followers, 24.4K engagements
"E95 - Ian Happ Ruled Out of the Base Path by Adam Hamari: Craig Counsell Argues & Mallee is Ejected After calling Cubs batter Ian Happ out of the base path on a ground ball to Willson Contreras in Chicago 1B Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Cubs assistant hitting coach John Mallee (after Craig Counsell's brief argument). Did Happ run more than 3-feet out Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-095-adam-hamari-1-john.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T21:44Z 44.6K followers, 61.6K engagements
"E102-4 - Ramon De Jesus Ejects Three as Marcus Semien Mike Maddux & Bruce Bochy Argue Check Swing 1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Rangers 2B Marcus Semien pitching coach Mike Maddux and manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a check swing strike call during the inning break following the strikeout. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejections-102-4-ramon-de-jesus-2-4.html The Rangers broadcast thought the umpire got the call right and that Semien did strike at Angels pitcher Chris Devenski's 3-2 changeup while the Angels broadcast thought the umpire got the call wrong and the"
YouTube Link 2023-10-18T22:13Z 33.4K followers, 24.3K engagements
"E101 - Joe Espada Ejected by Jacked Jim Wolf After Jake Meyers Strikes Out for the 3rd Time in NY HP Umpire Jim Wolf ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing a strike three call to Jake Meyers for the Houston batter's third strikeout of the game. Wolf warned (twice) before ejecting when Espada ran the stop sign. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-101-jim-wolf-1-joe-espada.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-29T05:35Z 38.9K followers, 11.6K engagements
"E96 - Ray Montgomery is 1st Angels Manager Ejected in Years After Brock Ballou K's Mike Trout HP Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Angels interim manager Ray Montgomery for arguing a strike three call to Mike Trout the first in years since Ron Washington never got tossed. Anaheim or Los Angeles or whatever was upset about a +5 Rangers skew. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejection-096-brock-ballou-1-ray.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-07-08T22:09Z 44.4K followers, 22.9K engagements
"E17 - Dave Martinez Ejected by Two Umpires (Cory Blaser Todd Tichenor) Over Uncalled Obstruction HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Nationals manager Dave Martinez for arguing 2B Umpire Nate Tomlinson's obstruction no-call out call on runner Ildemaro Vargas' unsuccessful stolen base attempt. Replays indicate Houston fielder Jeremy Pea's foot blocked the base but that isn't reviewable. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-017-cory-blaser-1-dave.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-20T03:45Z 43.9K followers, 29.2K engagements
"Shohei Ohtani Blunder & Xander Bogaerts Pitch Clock Strikeout Mark Seoul Series for Opener Umpires Dodgers baserunner Shohei Ohtani failed to retouch second base on a caught fly ball while HP Umpire Andy Fletcher called Padres batter Xander Bogaerts out on a pitch clock violation (his third strike) as MLB opened its [----] season in Seoul South Korea. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/shoheis-blunder-bogaerts-strikes-out-on.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports The Ohtani play in"
YouTube Link 2024-03-24T02:42Z 34.1K followers, 18.5K engagements
"E56 - Bryce Harper Ejected in 1st Inning by Brian Walsh Over Strike Call Extending His EJ Streak HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Phillies 1B Bryce Harper for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 1st inning against Colorado. After striking out to end the frame Harper spiked his helmet for an equipment violation (warning) and got tossed for continuing to argue. Harper has been ejected at least once in every year of his career except 2022.* Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-056-brian-walsh-1-bryce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports"
YouTube Link 2024-05-25T03:57Z 44.7K followers, 211.9K engagements
"E155 - Oliver Marmol Ejected by Cory Blaser After Nolan Arenado Strike But May Have Beefed at Kulpa HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a strike one call to Nolan Arenado with the bases loaded in Chicago reminiscent of Alec Burleson's ejection by Ron Kulpa the day before where Marmol may have regretted NOT arguing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Related Kulpa ejection of Cardinals' Burleson on called"
YouTube Link 2023-07-22T23:37Z 33.4K followers, 15.5K engagements
"E120 - Aaron Boone Ejected on Strike Call to Ryan McMahon by Derek Thomas Early in The Bronx HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike two call to Ryan McMahon. Astros pitcher Jason Alexander threw 1st inning pitches below the zone called strikes leading to Boone's 3rd inning ejection for arguing an actual strike. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-120-derek-thomas-4-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-11T19:12Z 44.7K followers, 41.4K engagements
"Angel Hernandez's Balk & Gabe Morales' Block - Reviewing New York Pitcher & San Diego Catcher Calls Angel Hernandez called a balk on Yankees pitcher Wandy Peralta while Replay Review awarded Los Angeles a run thanks to Padres catcher Gary Sanchez's plate blocking violation in San Diego on Dodgers runner Enrique Hernandez. We answer your questions about each play. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/angel-hernandezs-balk-in-ny-plate.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Official"
YouTube Link 2023-08-08T00:19Z 42.8K followers, 22.8K engagements
"E9 - Bob Melvin Ejected Arguing Clint Vondrak's Strike [--] Call to Jorge Soler HP Umpire Clint Vondrak ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a strike three call to Jorge Soler to end San Francisco's 7th inning in Tampa Bay. Vondrak warned Melvin to stop during the inning break but ejected when the new SF skipper continued. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-009-clint-vondrak-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-13T18:55Z 35K followers, 31.4K engagements
"Dave Martinez Accuses Elly De La Cruz of Illegal Bat De La Cruz Gets Revenge - What The Rules Say Nationals manager Dave Martinez accused Reds 3B Elly De La Cruz of an illegal bat in the 2nd inning spurring Crew Chief Adrian Johnson's call to Replay HQ and HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott's order to remove a data device. De La Cruz got revenge later on with a home run. Here's the rule. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/martinez-accuses-elly-de-la-cruz-of.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord:"
YouTube Link 2023-07-06T03:55Z 43.9K followers, 126.5K engagements
"E153 - Skip Schumaker Ejected Arguing Gabe Morales' Strike [--] Call That Was Entirely in the K-Zone HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Skip Schumaker for arguing a strike three call to Xavier Edwards that was located entirely within the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-153-gabe-morales-3-skip.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-08-22T18:12Z 40.3K followers, 13.2K engagements
"E237 - Bryce Harper Ejected After Angel Hernandez's Check Swing Strike [--] Call in Philly 3B Umpire Angel Hernandez ejected Phillies batter Bryce Harper for arguing a check swing strike three call in Philadelphia. In the battle of two less-than-loved league figures who wins (Answer: The Pirates 3-2.) Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-237-angel-hernandez-1.htmlnnDiscord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSportsnTwitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-09-29T01:15Z 33.4K followers, 97.3K engagements
"E44 - Bud Black Ejected After Manager's Challenge is Denied Umpire Chad Fairchild Said Time Ran Out HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing a Replay Review denied manager's challenge after umpires said Colorado ran out of time to challenge an out call by 2B Umpire Carlos Torres. There is a 15-second Replay Review clock. So what happened Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-044-chad-fairchild-1-bud.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-12T22:58Z 42.8K followers, 49.3K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Bill Welke Ejects Kevin Cash After Ji-Man Choi's Strikeout HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike three call in Tampa Bay's top of the 6th inning vs Baltimore. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/mlb-ejection-046-bill-welke-2-kevin-cash.html"
YouTube Link 2022-05-23T06:53Z 40.8K followers, 26.8K engagements
"3B Umpire Calls Check Swing on RIGHT-HANDED Batter Leaving Coaches & Broadcasters Baffled Ordinarily crew-of-three 3B umpires handle check swing appeals for left-handed hitters and 1B umpires take righties.mess with this formula and there's bound to be upset. Which is exactly what happened during the NCAA's LSU vs Louisiana game when U3 took a righty. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/3b-umpire-calls-check-swing-on-right.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-27T20:18Z 41K followers, [----] engagements
"E118 - Mike Tauchman Ejected Slams Helmet After Andy Fletcher's Check Swing Call to End Sox Rally 3B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected White Sox RF Andy Tauchman for arguing a check swing strike three call to end Chicago's bases loaded rally vs Cleveland. Tauchman slammed his helmet after the call and marched down the third base line to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-118-andy-fletcher-1-mike.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T21:14Z 44.4K followers, 33.7K engagements
"Ejections Rain Down as Umpires Order Cal Softball to Play Through Downpour - What's the Delay Rule A wild argument after umpires refused to call for a rain delay instead ordering Cal softball to play through a downpour in Louisiana resulted in multiple ejections when Cal's pitcher couldn't find a grip in the slippery conditions. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/02/rain-ejections-after-umpires-order.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports NCAA Softball's Rule 6.11.2.1.2 pertains to"
YouTube Link 2024-02-20T02:32Z [--] followers, 134.7K engagements
"Ed Hickox Retires from MLB After [--] Years of Major League Umpiring MLB umpire Ed Hickox retired from big league baseball after [--] years and [----] games a career that was interrupted in [----] by a labor dispute that saw Hickox regain his job by returning to the minor leagues and working his way back to the majors in [----]. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/02/mlb-umpire-ed-hickox-retires-from-28.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-02-01T22:42Z 33.3K followers, [----] engagements
"E57 - Scott Servais Ejected by Dan Bellino After Cal Raleigh Argues His 4th Strikeout of the Game HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais for arguing a strike three call to Cal Raleigh in Washington. Nats pitcher Kyle Finnegan threw two similar pitchesone called a ball the other strike [--]. Both calls were correct but Seattle didn't see it that way. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/mlb-ejection-057-dan-bellino-1-scott.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-26T01:14Z 37.1K followers, 27K engagements
"E84 - Alex Cora Ejected on Obstruction No-Call by Alan Porter as Rengifo Blocks Base on Toro's Slide 2B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing an obstruction no-call when Angels fielder Luis Rengifo blocked second base as Boston batter-runner Abraham Toro slid on the back-end of a double play in Anaheim. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-084-alan-porter-2-alex-cora.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-24T19:49Z 44.2K followers, 50K engagements
"E54- Luzardo Falls Off Mound During Balk so Rob Thomson Gets Ejected by Dan Iassogna in Blowout Loss 2B Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Phillies manager Rob Thomson for arguing 3B Umpire Derek Thomas' balk call against pitcher Jess Luzardo who lost his balance during a pickoff throw during Philly's blowout loss to Milwaukee. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-054-dan-iassogna-1-rob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-01T16:44Z 44.7K followers, 39K engagements
"E48 - A Jung-ian Analysis of Justin Viele's Ejection Care of Will Little on Strike [--] to Josh Jung HP Umpire Will Little ejected Rangers hitting coach Justin Viele for arguing a strike three call to Josh Jung that initially looked low but after review and data correction from MLB HQ the call turned out to be correct. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-048-will-little-1-justin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T03:00Z 43.4K followers, 25.4K engagements
"E63 - Brian Snitker Ejected on Gabe Morales' Super Close Ball Call Against Bryce Elder: [----] Inches HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for arguing a ball call on Bryce Elder's pitch to Giants batter Willy Adames. An impossibly close call it was just [----] inches away from the strike zone edge Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-063-gabe-morales-1-brian.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-11T19:59Z 43.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Computer Adjustment Balances Tumpane and Hoberg Scores as Technology Demonstrates Its Flaw Umpires John Tumpane and Pat Hoberg correctly officiated a combined [---] out of [---] pitches during Monday's League Championship Series action both according to preliminary computer numbers as well as the final statistics. https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/10/postgame-computer-balances-tumpane.html Yet the process through which the computer went through to arrive here demonstrates technology's inability to call pitches in real time and furthermore illustrates why robot umpires are still untenable at"
YouTube Link 2020-10-13T16:47Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"E157-8 - Miguel Cairo Ejected by Laz Diaz After Replay Says Tag Was Missed Irvin Gone Too 1B Umpire Laz Diaz ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo & pitcher Jake Irvin for arguing a Replay Review decision confirming a safe call on a missed tag play. 2B Umpire Erich Bacchus originally signaled out but it was changed to safe during crew consultation. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejections-157-8-laz-diaz-4-5-was-x2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-12T23:26Z 44.7K followers, 17.9K engagements
"Upon Further Review - Antoan Richardson's Ejection Mike Shildt & Diversity & Inclusion in Baseball After Giants 1B Coach Antoan Richardson's Tuesday night ejection after an argument with Padres 3B Coach Mike Shildt postgame comments referred to racist undertones spurring widespread social debate both on CCS and around the sports world. Trigger Warning: You might not like this take. In this videowhich is bound to generate controversy and divide our audience because of the nature of some of our YouTube Facebook Twitter and Discord comments over the past weekLindsay discusses the importance of"
YouTube Link 2022-04-14T01:40Z 43.5K followers, 11.1K engagements
"Ejections 034-35 - Bill Miller Tosses Joe Girardi After Replay Time Expires Eddings Heaves Torrens 3B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Phillies manager Joe Girardi for arguing a Replay Review denial due to expiration-of-time-to-challenge and HP Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Luis Torrens after a check swing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/mlb-ejections-034-35-bill-miller-doug.html"
YouTube Link 2022-05-11T07:21Z 44.4K followers, 44.3K engagements
"E113 - Bryce Harper Ejected on Check Swing Strikeout Call by Vic Carapazza in Philadelphia 3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Phillies 1B Bryce Harper for arguing a check swing strike three call in the Tigers-Phillies game. Harper tried holding up on a 3-2 Will Vest slider with two on and two out but Vic said he went too far. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-113-vic-carapazza-1-bryce.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-02T22:21Z 44.6K followers, 42.8K engagements
"E118 - Chris Bassitt Ejected Arguing Gabe Morales' Check Swing Strike Call on George Springer 1B Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Blue Jays bench player Chris Bassitt (day off) for arguing a check swing strike call to George Springer in Arizona. Morales warned Bassitt to stop arguing and Bassitt continued to complain exiting the dugout to argue. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-118-gabe-morales-1-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-17T20:08Z 40.6K followers, 21.6K engagements
"E4 - Christopher Morel Ejected for Slamming Bat in Uncivil Dispute with Rob Drake Over Strike Call HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Rays LF Christopher Morel for slamming his bat after striking out having previously yelled about a strike two call in the borderline range. Angels pitcher Brock Burke took advantage working in after pitching away. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-004-rob-drake-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-09T17:14Z 41.8K followers, 21.8K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Craig Counsell Tossed After Pair of Pitches Concerning Batter's Interference Rule HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell after consecutive pitches during Nationals batter Victor Robles' at-bat resulted in interference no-calls (including a backswing contact call). Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/06/mlb-ejection-065-ramon-de-jesus-1-craig.html"
YouTube Link 2022-06-11T16:21Z 40.6K followers, 96K engagements
"Iowa's Force Play Slide Rule Rule Double Play Heller Ejected Hawkeyes Lose to Illinois: A Review When umpires called Iowa runner Kyle Huckstorf for a force play slide rule violation during an extra innings loss to Illinois a call confirmed via video review Hawkeyes manager Rick Heller was ejected. Let's discuss NCAA's rulebook differences with MLB and how a missing TV camera angle wreaked havoc. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/iowa-force-play-slide-rule-manager.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T01:14Z 40.6K followers, 48.2K engagements
"E29 - Bob Melvin Ejected by Umpire Ramon De Jesus for Arguing Christian Koss Check Swing Strikeout 1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing a check swing strike three call to end Christian Koss' at-bat in the 9th inning of a tied game in Minnesota. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-029-ramon-de-jesus-1-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-12T23:24Z 42.8K followers, 14.1K engagements
"E102 - Jose Altuve Ejected When Umpire James Jean in His 1st MLB Plate Calls a Fair Ball off a Foot HP Umpire James Jean ejected Astros 2B Jose Altuve for arguing a fair ball call that on slow motion replay actually struck the batter's foot. But because this play is not reviewable and umpires didn't change it during crew consultation the groundout stood. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-102-james-jean-1-jose.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-30T22:07Z 40.6K followers, 83.4K engagements
"Ask UEFL - Base Award Breakdown for Intentional Interference by Person Authorized to Be On Field We were asked to look at a Double-A base award situation in Pensacola as 1B Umpire Raul Moreno called a dead ball down the line after an overthrow. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/ask-uefl-base-award-breakdown-on-second.html On first glance with a play starting with a runner on first base it would appear to be a simple case of a ball going out of play (falling into the on-field bullpen) due to a throw so two bases from time-of-pitch (first play by an infielder/the catcher). But on"
YouTube Link 2022-05-29T22:28Z 44.1K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Penguins Score Own Goal on Delayed Penalty During Arizona Power Play - Why Didn't PIT Penalty End When Pittsburgh scored an own goal while playing keep-away during a Coyotes power play you may have noticed the initial Penguins penalty to Jansen Harkins didn't expire despite Arizona's power play goal. Why Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/01/why-did-penguins-penalty-continue-after.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports The rule for this hockey play pertains to a term called"
YouTube Link 2024-01-23T19:43Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"E9 - Royals Hitting Coach Alec Zumwalt Ejected After Paul Clemons' Game Skewed +10 for Detroit HP Umpire Paul Clemons ejected Royals hitting coach Alec Zumwalt for arguing a strike two call to Bobby Witt Jr with two outs in the 9th inning of Kansas City's 6-1 loss to the Tigers. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-009-paul-clemons-1-alec.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-18T04:02Z 42.1K followers, 16.7K engagements
"E31 - David Bell Ejected After Umpire Cory Blaser Calls [--] Consecutive Balls at Bottom of Strike Zone HP Umpire Cory Blaser ejected Reds manager David Bell for arguing three consecutive ball calls from pitcher Emilio Pagn to Padres batter Ha-Seon Kim. Although Kim's at-bat ended in strikeout Bell argued during the inning break kicking the on-deck batting donut to vent his frustration. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-031-cory-blaser-2-david.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-01T17:35Z 40.6K followers, 82K engagements
"2024 MLB Rules Changes Feature Runner's Lane Expansion Shorter Pitch Clock Timer Pitcher Minimums Major League Baseball's four major rules changes for [----] include reduced pitch clock and mound visit limits a new pitcher minimums requirement and a significant expansion of the infamous 45-foot runner's lane. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/12/2024-major-mlb-rules-changes.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-12-22T22:52Z 40.6K followers, 22.2K engagements
"Mariners' Ty France & Rays' Isaac Paredes Interference vs Obstruction Rules Review at Third Base With Mariners baserunner Ty France Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes impeding each other on a ground ball in Seattle let's go through 3B Umpire Chris Guccione's obstruction vs interference call considerations. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/mariners-france-rays-paredes-collide.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM 3B Umpire Chris Guccione called "Time" and signaled R2 France out"
YouTube Link 2023-07-03T03:26Z 40.9K followers, 21.4K engagements
"E110 - Kevin Pillar Ejected in Blowout Loss After Nick Mahrley's Off the Plate Strike Three Call HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Angels RF Kevin Pillar for arguing an outside strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of an 11-0 Mariners win. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-110-nick-mahrley-3-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-07-15T02:09Z 40.6K followers, 38.7K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Bud Black Tossed After Out of Base Path Call.But Fielder Never Had the Ball HP Umpire Malachi Moore ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing an out of the base path call on Colorado R3 Sam Hilliard on a play at the plate. Does the catcher actually need to have the ball Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/07/mlb-ejection-099-malachi-moore-1-bud.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Replays indicate that as Hilliard approached home plate on a fielder's choice he ran into foul territory to avoid Padres catcher Austin"
YouTube Link 2022-07-14T19:55Z 42.8K followers, 26.7K engagements
"E69 - Pete Walker Ejected Arguing Phil Cuzzi's Strike Zone After Earlier Warning to Stop HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker for arguing a ball one call to Austin Hays after an earlier warning to stop arguing balls and strikes. John Schneider momentarily thought he was the one ejected while Baltimore's broadcast thought it was Don Mattingly. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-069-phil-cuzzi-1-pete.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-04T17:26Z 40.6K followers, 21.7K engagements
"CloseCallSports Live Stream Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-03-29T05:26Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Benches Clear Multiple Ejections After Intentional HBP Hard Collision and HR Celebration Benches cleared several times between MiLB's Brooklyn Cyclones and Jersey Shore BlueClaws resulting in three ejections for umpires Dominic Romero and Tatum Littleton as a violent-but-legal infield collision home run celebration and retaliatory intentional HBP. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/milb-ejections-three-bench-clearings.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-03T21:35Z 44.7K followers, 125.7K engagements
"E3 - Nick Castellanos Strike Zone Dispute Leads to Kevin Long's Dugout Ejection by Umpire Nic Lentz HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long during the Yankees-Phillies game in New York. Nick Castellanos had taken issue with several low strike calls and it boiled over in the 5th. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/ejection-003-nic-lentz-1-kevin-long.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-04-06T21:56Z 44.6K followers, 45.3K engagements
"NJ Team Loses State Playoff Game as Runner Fails to Touch Home During HR for Final Out of the Game New Jersey's Northern Highlands lost its state playoff game when Mount Olive appealed to the umpire that a runner missed home plate to negate three runs.for the final out of the game. How did one runner missing home cost his team three runs and the game Read on. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/team-loses-playoff-game-when-runner.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-05-24T22:34Z 42.1K followers, 77.1K engagements
"E238 - Will Benson Ejected During 19-2 Blowout Game After Following Umpire Phil Cuzzi HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Reds RF Will Benson for arguing a strike three call to end the top of the 8th inning in a game Cincinnati defeated St Louis 19-2. Cuzzi was walking away and appealed to manager David Bell before a final interjection from Benson resulted in dismissal. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-238-phil-cuzzi-5-will.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Cincinnati"
YouTube Link 2023-09-30T20:41Z 40.6K followers, 38.2K engagements
"Plate Blocking Missed Foul Ball Leading to Go-Ahead Run & Replay Review Foibles on Opening Day Plate blocking replays in Houston and Miami featuring irate Marlins broadcasters fearing an overturned call and a crucial missed foul ball call by a HP umpire leading to Chicago scoring a go-ahead 9th inning run in Texas round out an eventful Opening Day. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/03/plate-blocking-replay-missed-foul-ball.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-03-29T21:56Z 40.6K followers, 13.5K engagements
"Was This Balk Actually Ball [--] Instead of a Walk Umpires Called Balk & Seattle's Batter Struck Out When is a balk not a balk Umpires called A's pitcher Jeffrey Springs for a no-stop balk during a 3-2 pitch to Mariners batter Julio Rodrguez but instead of Rodrguez awarding first base on ball four (the pitch was low) the crew returned the batter to the plate where he struck out. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/balk-or-ball-when-umpire-should-ignore.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-01T00:37Z 44.3K followers, 19.4K engagements
"E99 - Pedro Grifol Ejected by Derek Thomas for Arguing Umpire's Strike Zone Heart of Neutrality HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected White Sox manager Pedro Grifol after a strike three call to Nicky Lopez on a pitch over the lower inside corner. Chicago was looking for its first Wednesday win of June while Los Angeles sought a series sweep. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-099-derek-thomas-4-pedro.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T19:43Z 40.6K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Bill Miller Ejects Cards' Mike Shildt After 2B Umpire Doug Eddings' Infield Fly Out HP Umpire and Crew Chief Bill Miller ejected Cardinals manager Mike Shildt after an infield fly rule/changed out/safe/"Time" call in the 9th inning at Wrigley Field. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/mlb-ejection-185-bill-miller-4-mike.html With one out and runners on first and second base Cubs batter Frank Schwindel's high fly ball near the third-base line was properly declared infield fly. When the ball fell to the ground in fair territory St Louis threw to third and second base"
YouTube Link 2021-09-27T07:26Z 43.5K followers, 54.9K engagements
"E14 - John Schneider Unleashes Tirade on Umpire Ryan Wills in Strike Zone Disagreement HP Umpire Ryan Wills ejected Blue Jays manager John Schneider for arguing a strike one call to Vladimir Guerrero after New York scored four answered to take the lead in the 9th inning vs Toronto. The Yankees eventually won the game after Guerrero grounded out. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-014-ryan-wills-1-john.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-18T00:19Z 41.2K followers, 34.3K engagements
"E28 - Joe Espada Ejected Because He "Got Tired of Watching" [--] Outs Before Loss w Ump Jansen Visconti HP Umpire Jansen Visconti ejected Astros manager Joe Espada during the break prior to the top of the 9th inning. There were no contested pitches in the b8th but Espada said the disagreement concerned the strike zone. Added Espada "I just got tired of watching." Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-028-jansen-visconti-1-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-27T23:26Z 40.6K followers, 20.2K engagements
"Gillaspie's Start-Stop Balk.Pitcher Declared Windup Position and then.Changed His Mind Fresh into the Padres-Cubs game as a relief pitcher in a mutually disastrous first inning San Diego pitcher Logan Gillaspie added to carnage by immediately balking twice with 3B Umpire Nate Tomlinson calling the crew in for consultation after just two pitches. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/pitcher-declares-windup-but-stops-in.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-06T21:37Z 41.3K followers, 34.6K engagements
"E126 - Rocco Baldelli Ejected Arguing Ryan Jeffers' Foul Tip Hit Dirt But Umpire John Bacon Said No HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Twins manager Rocco Baldelli for arguing that Ryan Jeffers' 0-2 foul tip (out) actually hit the dirt before bouncing into Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler's mitt. Bacon contended it was a clean catch and Baldelli threw his hat in protest. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-126-john-bacon-5-rocco.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T01:36Z 44.7K followers, 19.9K engagements
"KBO Real-Time Call - Most Umpires Have One Chance to Get it Right Most baseball games throughout the world are played without Replay Review and with no video backup umpires must call plays upon first glance just once in real-time. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/05/real-time-call-quick-thinking-in-kbo.html This play from the Korea Baseball Organization's SK Wyverns-Doosan Bears game occurs in the top of the 6th inning with the bases loaded and one out. The batter grounds to the second baseman who runs baserunner R1 back to first base. But does who or what does he tag and when"
YouTube Link 2020-05-27T16:24Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements
"E58 - Taylor Walls Ejected After Tapping His Helmet for ABS Challenge on Nic Lentz's Strike Call HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Rays SS Taylor Walls for arguing a strike one call by tapping his helmet alluding to an Automated Ball/Strike System (ABS) challenge during a non-ABS game. MLB has instructed its umpires to eject players who perform this "action intended to ridicule". Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-058-nic-lentz-2-taylor.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T19:38Z 43.3K followers, 26.6K engagements
"E92 - Aaron Boone Ejected Protecting Marcus Stroman After Derek Thomas Ball Calls During Ozuna AB HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing ball two and four calls after pitcher Marcus Stroman walked Braves batter Marcell Ozuna on four pitches. What did the strike zone look like for the game as a whole Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-092-derek-thomas-3-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-23T17:35Z 41.8K followers, 26.4K engagements
"E233 - Aaron Boone Ejected Over Lance Barrett's Low Strike Calls After Early Warning to Stop HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike one call to Oswald Peraza vs Toronto. Barrett warned Boone earlier about arguing the strike zone and a low strike call in the 2nd spurred Boone into action. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-233-lance-barrett-5-aaron.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-09-21T21:06Z 40.6K followers, 24.1K engagements
"E117 - Dane Myers Ejected Slams Helmet After Derek Thomas' Strike Three Swinging Call HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Marlins CF Dane Myers for arguing a strike three swinging call that Myers struck at the pitch and missed. Plate umpires have primary responsibly for swing and a check/appeal to a base umpire only occurs on a call of ball/no swing. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/07/mlb-ejection-117-derek-thomas-5-dane.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-07-17T03:53Z 40.6K followers, 12.3K engagements
"E88 - Bud Black Ejected Over Lance Barksdale's Check Swing Ball Call on Teoscar Hernndez 1B Umpire Lance Barksdale ejected Rockies manager Bud Black for arguing a check swing ball call during Teoscar Hernndez's 9th inning at-bat as the Dodgers scored [--] runs in the 9th to come from behind & defeat Colorado. A swinging strike would have ended the game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-088-lance-barksdale-1-bud.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T22:46Z 42.8K followers, 17.8K engagements
"E141 - Brian Snitker Ejected After Umpire Walsh's Strike [--] Call to Jorge Soler HP Umpire Brian Walsh ejected Braves manager Brian Snitker for arguing a strike two call to Jorge Soler located near the bottom of the strike zone. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/08/mlb-ejection-141-brian-walsh-2-brian.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T06:32Z 40.6K followers, 29.4K engagements
"Skunk in the Outfield & How a Runner in Right Field is NOT Out of the Base Path A Rules Review Did you know a runner can legally run into the outfield and NOT be called out for being out of the base path This is baseball's skunk in the outfield play a gambit by teams trying to distract the defense into forgetting about a runner at third by sacrificing a trailing runner somewhere in right field. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/skunk-in-outfield-when-runner-runs-into.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-05-07T22:22Z 44.3K followers, 30.6K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Ted Barrett Ejects Craig Counsell in Argument Over Umpires Fixing an Incorrect Call 3B Umpire Ted Barrett ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell after umpires correctly changed 1B Umpire Stu Scheurwater's initial fair/HR call to foul ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/mlb-ejection-159-ted-barrett-1-craig.html (Reupload)"
YouTube Link 2021-09-03T19:51Z 40.6K followers, 19.6K engagements
"Ejection [--] - Umpire Pat Hoberg Ejects Bryan Holaday After Dropped Third Strike (Called) HP Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Baltimore pinch hitter Bryan Holaday following a strike three call in New York. Ejection report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2020/09/mlb-ejection-54-pat-hoberg-1-bryan.html"
YouTube Link 2020-09-12T02:28Z 40.6K followers, 21.4K engagements
"E24 - Ramon Urias Ejected by Vic Carapazza for Tossing Pad After Equipment Violation for Bat Helmet HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Orioles 3B Ramon Urias after an equipment violation. After a called third strike Urias received an equipment violation for throwing his bat and/or helmet after which tossing his elbow pad and shin guards netted an ejection. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/04/mlb-ejection-024-vic-carapazza-1-ramon.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-04-23T05:28Z 44.3K followers, 39.6K engagements
"E135 - Jos Caballero Ejected in Dispute Over 3rd Disengagement Replay Call on Roberto Ortiz's Out HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Yankees RF Jos Caballero for arguing a Replay Review caught stealing out call following a third disengagement balk reversal on Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks because umpires called "Time" prior to the third pickoff attempt. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-135-roberto-ortiz-5-jose.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-23T01:39Z 44.5K followers, 54.5K engagements
"E115 - Mark Kotsay Ejected After John Bacon's Ball Call on Knee-High Pitch from Bowden to Gurriel HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay for arguing a ball one call to Lourdes Gurriel in Sacramento that was located at the bottom of the strike zone. The pitch skew for this game was +10 in favour of Arizona. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-115-john-bacon-4-mark.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T20:57Z 44.3K followers, 35.5K engagements
"P1-3 - Adolis Garcia & Bryan Abreu Ejected as Astros & Rangers Feud Visits ALCS Dusty Baker Run Too HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu for throwing at Rangers batter Adolis Garcia who was ejected for an unsporting reaction. LF Umpire James Hoye ejected Dusty Baker for arguing the umpires' course of discipline for Abreu and Garcia in Game [--] of the ALCS. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/10/mlb-postseason-ejections-p1-3-hudson.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2023-10-21T02:10Z 33.4K followers, 44.1K engagements
"Rays Run Out of Mound Visits & Forced to Change Pitchers But Only After an Umpires' Rules Review Umpires forced Tampa Bay to switch pitchers when pitching coach Kyle Snyder tried making a mound visit despite the Rays exhausting the four-visit limit. Crew Chief Phil Cuzzi didn't initially force the substitution which brought Red Sox manager Alex Cora out to argue. What's the rule Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/rays-run-out-of-mound-visits-what.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-21T20:03Z 43.3K followers, 17.3K engagements
"E88 - Carlos Mendoza Ejected in Pittsburgh But Did he Inspire NY Mets to Win After Losing [--] of [--] HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Mets manager Carlos Mendoza for arguing balls and strikes in Pittsburgh. New York has lost [--] of the last [--] games but did Mendoza's heave-ho inspire the Mets to win again Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-088-roberto-ortiz-3-carlos.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-06-29T01:51Z 43.8K followers, 17.8K engagements
"Casual AMA for September [--] Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-09-13T07:34Z 44.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Did Collision in Pittsburgh Obstruct Cardinals Runner Saggese Analysis of MLB's Obstruction Rule Pirates 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes' made a heads up play to tag out Cardinals runner Thomas Saggese after 1B Endy Rodriguez and catcher Joey Bart collided in Pittsburgh but should HP Umpire Lance Barksdale have called obstruction on the fielders lying prostrate in the runner's base path Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/obstruction-should-have-negated.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T21:54Z 41.8K followers, 31.2K engagements
"Obstruction Called as Ramrez & Wong Collide in Boston on Batted Ball - Did Umpires Get It Right Guardians batter-runner Jos Ramrez and Red Sox catcher Connor Wong collided during a batted ball in Boston. HP Umpire Jordan Baker consulted his crew and instead of an out called obstruction on Wong awarding Cleveland extra bases. What's the rule Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/obstruction-in-boston-as-runner-catcher.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-04T01:08Z 44.7K followers, 33.5K engagements
"E37 - Joe Espada Ejected Arguing Nick Mahrley's Low Strike Call Early After Little Sleep HP Umpire Nick Mahrley ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing a strike one call from Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter to batter Isaac Paredes one of the lowest strike calls you'll see in one of the earliest start-time games you'll see. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-037-nick-mahrley-1-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T20:07Z 42.9K followers, 11.3K engagements
"E91 - Kyle McCann Ejected Arguing DJ Reyburn's Strikeout Call on Zack Gelof in Oakland HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Athletics catcher Kyle McCann for arguing a strike three call to teammate Zack Gelof in the 9th inning of Kansas City's 3-2 win. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-091-dj-reyburn-2-kyle.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2024-06-21T04:44Z 40.6K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Shohei Ohtani's Home Run.or Was There Fan Interference in Tokyo ( : ) Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani's home run vs Chicago went to Replay Review for potential fan interference ruled call stands for lack of clear and convincing evidence (so 2B Umpire John Libka's HR call stood). Let's review the spectator interference ruled & replay procedures: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/shohei-ohtanis-home-run-or-fan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-19T23:31Z 42.1K followers, 11.5K engagements
"Ask UEFL - KBO Run Nullified as Fly Ball to Left Field Turns Into Inning-Ending Double Play This Ask the UEFL question pertains to a Korea Baseball Organization play in which umpires negated a potential game-winning run in the 12th inning of the SSG Landers-Doosan Bears game. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/05/ask-uefl-kbo-run-nullified-due-to-force.html With one out and the bases loaded the batter hits a fly ball to shallow left field. The left fielder dives to catch it but the 3B Umpire rules "no catch" and that the ball bounced on the grass before entering the fielder's"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T22:33Z 44.7K followers, 11.1K engagements
"E76-9 - Padres & Dodgers Fight After Bean Ball War as Roberts & Shildt HP Umpire Marvin Hudson ejected Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Padres manager Mike Shildt for fighting after Fernando Tatis was injured by a HBP. Padres pitcher Robert Suarez & bench coach Brian Esposito were tossed for throwing at Shohei Ohtani in a wild bean ball war. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejections-076-9-marvin-hudson-2-5.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T21:53Z 43.5K followers, 28.9K engagements
"MANAGER Hit by Pitch During Ejection Tantrum Arguing the Batter Didn't Try to Avoid the Ball Quebec's manager was hit by a pitch thrown by his pitcher on purpose after being ejected by HP Umpire Jordan Alfonso of the Frontier League. Patrick Scalabrini's antics followed Ottawa Titans batter Jackie Urbaez's hit-by-pitch in the 9th inning Urbaez's fourth HBP of the game contending the batter didn't attempt to avoid the ball. Did he Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/manager-hit-by-pitch-during-ejection.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-02T03:28Z 44.3K followers, 41.9K engagements
"E32 - Aaron Boone Ejected Arguing Domnguez Strikeout on Mark Wegner K Call Below Jasson's Knee HP Umpire Mark Wegner ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone for arguing a strike three call to Jasson Domnguez in the 9th inning vs Seattle. A strike to the league average MLB hitter this pitch was located below the taller Domnguez's hollow beneath the knee. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-032-mark-wegner-1-aaron.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-14T19:23Z 44.3K followers, 24.9K engagements
"E87 - Strike [--] to Jose Altuve Riles Joe Espada Ejected by Derek Thomas Over Later Ball Call to CWS HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Astros manager Joe Espada for arguing balls and strikes after a ball call to White Sox batter Danny Mendick. Houston's Jose Altuve struck out on a called third strike above the zone half an inning earlier another ejection in Chicago. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejection-087-derek-thomas-2-joe.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2024-06-19T20:15Z 40.6K followers, 74.6K engagements
"Triple-A's Ball/Strike Pitch Location Challenge System Update and a Minor League Ejection in OKC We check in with the ball/strike challenge system currently being tested in Triple-A by joining the Sacramento River Cats and Oklahoma City Dodgers. We also look at 3B Umpire Tom Hanahan's ejection of River Cats manager Dave Brundage after a reversed HR-to-foul call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/checking-in-with-triple-as-ballstrike.html Our [----] tmac challenge system proposal: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/10/fixing-strike-zone-pitch-challenge.html Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2023-05-03T20:14Z 40.6K followers, 21.4K engagements
"E53 - Don Kelly Ejected on Henry Davis' Bases Loaded Strikeout is Low Pitch Called by Edwin Jimenez HP Umpire Edwin Jimenez ejected Pirates manager Don Kelly for arguing a strike three call to Henry Davis on a low 3-2 pitch that would have been ball four & tied the game on a bases-loaded walk in San Diego. Instead the Padres escaped the 8th. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-053-edwin-jimenez-1-don.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-31T19:38Z 44.4K followers, 42K engagements
"E87 - Marlins & Giants HBP Warnings Leave Clayton McCullough Ejected by Alfonso Mrquez HP Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Marlins manager Clayton McCullough for arguing warnings after a 1st inning HBP which itself followed a series of hit-by-pitches earlier in Miami's series vs San Francisco. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-087-alfonso-marquez-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-06-27T19:35Z 43.6K followers, 12K engagements
"E63-4 - Arizona's Torey Lovullo and Merrill Kelly Ejected Over Brock Ballou Check Swing Call in OAK 1B Umpire Brock Ballou ejected Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo and pitcher Merrill Kelly after a no swing call on a 1-2 slider to A's batter Jordan Diaz. Lovullo was run right away and Kelly during a pitching change after giving up a single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/05/mlb-ejections-063-4-brock-ballou-2-3.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-05-16T20:25Z 44.3K followers, 15.9K engagements
"Manager Ejected Arguing Call That Helped His Team: MiLB Skipper Didn't Realize Umpire Called an Out Clippers manager Andy Tracy passionately argued himself to an ejection from HP Umpire Macon Hammond.even though his team benefited from the contested play. An out call by 3B Umpire Kelvis Velez stymied Columbus which ran itself out of an inning but still curiously scored a run. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/05/milb-manager-ejected-arguing-call-that.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-05-16T19:40Z 44.4K followers, 31.9K engagements
"E152 - Bob Melvin Ejected HP Collision b/w Tyler Freeman & Patrick Bailey is LEGAL Says Dan Bellino HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Giants manager Bob Melvin for arguing an earlier ball call to Tyler Freeman after Colorado took a 5-4 lead. We also review a home plate collision between Rockies runner Freeman and SF catcher Patrick Bailey. Was it legal Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-152-dan-bellino-2-bob.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T20:09Z 44.7K followers, 15.5K engagements
"E3 - Dylan Moore Ejected by Vic Carapazza After Check Swing Call Turns into HBP After Replay Review 2B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Mariners bench player Dylan Moore (check swing no-call by 1B Umpire Adam Hamari and HBP Replay Review during Ramn Laureano's at-bat) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Guardians-#Mariners game. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/mlb-ejection-003-vic-carapazza-1-dylan.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-02T03:55Z 40.6K followers, 37.4K engagements
"E129 - Kevin Cash Ejected After Dan Iassogna's Low Strike Call to Chandler Simpson in San Francisco HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Rays manager Kevin Cash for arguing a strike two call to Chandler Simpson in the 8th inning vs the Giants. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-129-dan-iassogna-3-kevin.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T23:28Z 44.4K followers, 23.1K engagements
"E141 - Craig Counsell Ejected on Strikeout-Throw Out Double Play as David Rackley Rings Up Ian Happ HP Umpire David Rackley ejected Cubs manager Craig Counsell for arguing a strike three call to Ian Happ on a strikeout-throw out double to catch Kyle Tucker stealing and end Chicago's 3rd inning in San Francisco. Clearly he had to blame SOMEBODY for Ian's mistake. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-141-david-rackley-1-craig.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T20:37Z 44.7K followers, 35.2K engagements
"E1 - Rickie Weeks Ejected From Dugout Arguing Brennan Miller's Strike Zone & KC's +11 Pitch Skew HP Umpire Brennan Miller ejected Brewers associate manager Rickie Weeks for arguing balls & strikes the first ejection of the season. The Royals beat Milwaukee 11-1 and also enjoyed a pitch skew advantage of plus-11. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/mlb-ejection-001-brennan-miller-1.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-03-31T22:08Z 41.1K followers, 14.5K engagements
"E81-2 - Manny Machado Slams Bat After Adam Beck's Strike [--] Call Mike Shildt Ejected Too HP Umpire Adam Beck ejected Padres 3B Manny Machado and manager Mike Shildt for arguing a strike three call in New York. After the strikeout Manny slammed his bat and said something unsporting to the umpire while leaving home plate. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/06/mlb-ejections-081-2-adam-beck-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-06-17T21:26Z 40.6K followers, 19.2K engagements
"Runner Misses a Base Touch But is SAFE Anyway Replay Review in Boston Centers Around Appeal Play When Replay Review ruled Rangers batter-runner Wyatt Langford safe at first base even though he failed to touch it on an infield ground ball Red Sox manager Alex Cora visited umpire Dan Iassogna for a "call confirmed" explanation. Why was Langford safe https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/runner-misses-base-in-boston-but-replay.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-05-08T02:42Z 43.4K followers, 57.7K engagements
"2018 Spring Training - Carter Capps Delivery Is Padres pitcher Carter Capps in violation of Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a) Comment which prohibits pitchers from taking a second step toward home plate with either foot or otherwise reseting the pivot foot during delivery Read our analysis at www.closecallsports.com"
YouTube Link 2018-03-14T05:38Z 41.3K followers, 60.5K engagements
"E196 - Scott Servais Blows Stack at Adam Beck's 9th Inning Balk Call in Tie Game in Seattle 3B Umpire Adam Beck ejected Mariners manager Scott Servais for arguing a no stop balk call on Ands Muos in the 9th inning of a 2-2 tie with Baltimore (Orioles scored as the moved-up runner came home on an infield ground ball). It's also pony weekend in Seattle. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/08/mlb-ejection-196-adam-beck-4-scott.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-08-14T04:29Z 40.6K followers, 19.8K engagements
"Trent Grisham Got Away With Catching a Ball With His Hat An Illegal Play Worth a Three Base Penalty Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham got away with an illegal play when he took off and used his hat to field Brewers batter Isaac Collins' fly ball to deep right-center a rules infraction that should have resulted in a three-base award had the umpires spotted it. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/no-you-cant-catch-ball-with-your-hat.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-29T21:37Z 44.7K followers, 20.7K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Ian Happ Tossed After John Tumpane's 3rd Strike on the Outside Corner HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Cubs batter Ian Happ following a strike three call from Mets pitcher Max Scherzer. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2022/07/mlb-ejection-106-john-tumpane-3-ian-happ.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM According to MLB's internal data the expected call for this pitch was "strike" but according to the Chicago broadcast feed the expected call was "ball" in the latest example of a local team's strike zone graphics"
YouTube Link 2022-07-18T00:36Z 40.8K followers, 24.7K engagements
"E116 - Jordan Beck Ejected by Alfonso Mrquez for Magic Words Following Strikeout His 1st in MLB HP Umpire Alfonso Mrquez ejected Rockies LF Jordan Beck for arguing a strike three call beneath the knee vs Pittsburgh. Beck turned to complain after striking out but was quickly thrown out by the crew chief. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-116-alfonso-marquez-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-05T21:05Z 44.3K followers, 53.3K engagements
"E47 - Javier Bez Brandishes Helmet in Ejection After Low Curveball Strikeout Call from Phil Cuzzi HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Tigers CF Javier Bez for arguing a strike three call on a dramatically dropping curveball by Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong that dipped below the strike zone. Then he took his helmet off and like waved it in the air or something. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejection-047-phil-cuzzi-1-javier.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T20:29Z 43.1K followers, 34.1K engagements
"Balk Pitcher Leclerc's Throw Away from Third Base is Illegal Even if Gary Cohen Says It's A-Okay When A's pitcher Jos Leclerc threw to third baseman Gio Urshela playing off of third base 3B Umpire Nick Mahrley called a balk leading Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen to declare "That's a bad call." Spoiler: It was the correct call. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/broadcasters-baffled-by-balk-as-mets.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-16T19:19Z 43.1K followers, 22.9K engagements
"Ejection [---] - Bill Welke Ejects Matt Joyce Following Strikeout HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Braves batter Matt Joyce after a strike three call on a pitch over the outer edge of home plate. Ejection report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2019/09/mlb-ejection-209-bill-welke-5-matt-joyce.html Sundays ejection completed back-to-back ejections for Atlanta with manager Brian Snitker tossed by Welke the previous day for arguing a check swing call"
YouTube Link 2019-09-15T21:01Z 40.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Did Jose Siri Run Out of the Base Path to Avoid This Tag in the Dominican Winter League MLB outfielder Jose Siri playing for Los Gigantes del Cibao in the Dominican Republic's offseason winter league ran a long way to avoid a tag and score a run ruled safe by umpires at third base and home plate. But did he illegally run out of the base path and should the call have been out Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2024-12-18T19:26Z 41K followers, [----] engagements
"E15 - Chris Johnson Ejected After Lance Barrett's Strike Call on Outside Ball to CJ Abrams HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Nationals assistant hitting coach Chris Johnson for arguing a strike call to CJ Abrams in Washington's dramatic comeback victory over the New York Mets. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-015-lance-barrett-1-chris.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-29T03:38Z 42.4K followers, 16.1K engagements
"E142-3 - Craig Counsell Ejected After John Tumpane's Balk on Abner Uribe; Blakney Runs Anderson Too HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsell for arguing a 9th inning balk call on Abner Uribe as 3B Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Brian Anderson. The call was a no stop balk. We also recall Counsell's propensity for the walking away parting shot. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/07/mlb-ejections-142-3-tumpane-blakney.html Citation correction: The relevant rule for a no-stop balk is Official Baseball Rule 6.02(a)(13) not OBR 6.01(a)(13) which doesn't exist (6.01(a)"
YouTube Link 2023-07-12T23:01Z 40.6K followers, 19.1K engagements
"E12 - Oliver Marmol Ejected as Cardinals Implode in Atlanta After Mark Carlson's Ball [--] Call HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing a ball four call to Ozzie Albies pitcher Phil Maton's fourth straight ball as St Louis' 3-2 lead turned into a 7-3 deficit in the 8th inning. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/mlb-ejection-012-mark-carlson-1-oliver.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-04-22T23:38Z 42.2K followers, 20.8K engagements
"Javier Bez Jumps Into Throw But It's Not Interference Or is it An umpire rules check review Tigers baserunner Javier Bez jumped into a thrown ball from Rays SS Carson Williams on a double play attempt but 2B Umpire Laz Diaz didn't call it interference. But was it Let's review the baseball rules. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/03/is-jumping-into-thrown-ball.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter:"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T21:41Z 40.9K followers, 28.4K engagements
"Umpire Adam Hamari's Balk Call Against Giants pitcher Jose Quintana Scores Dodgers R3 Justin Turner For the second night in a row a Giants rules flub led to LA runner Justin Turner scoring a run. This time San Francisco reliever Jose Quintana failed to follow the rules regarding Set vs Windup Position. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/09/dodgers-score-balk-run-as-giants-fails.html Official Baseball Rule 5.07(a)(2) Comment states that with runner(s) on base a pitcher is presumed to be in Set Position if the pitcher's pivot foot is in contact with and parallel to the pitcher's"
YouTube Link 2021-09-05T07:52Z 40.8K followers, 41.4K engagements
"Coach Throws Shoe at Referee Player Throws Shoe to Play Defense - Technical Foul Review A disgruntled head coach threw his shoe at a referee during a basketball game while a player used his shoe to try and block a shot attempt leading to a few technical fouls and one ejection for illegal use of sneakers to different degrees of severity. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/01/coach-throws-shoe-at-referee-player.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Stonehill College Skyhawks guard"
YouTube Link 2024-01-27T22:55Z 40.6K followers, [----] engagements
"Ejection [---] - Jim Reynolds Ejects Craig Counsell After Umpires Confer and Call a Foul Ball 1B Umpire and Crew Chief Jim Reynolds ejected Brewers manager Craig Counsel after umpires consulted and reversed a fair ball/out call to that of foul ball. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/05/mlb-ejection-039-jim-reynolds-2-craig.html Initially ruled a fair batted ball umpires determined Cardinals batter Dylan Carson's batted ball hit his foot in Milwaukee and employed Official Baseball Rule 8.02(c) to change the call in the spirit of OBR's General Instruction to Umpires: "Umpire dignity is"
YouTube Link 2021-05-13T21:30Z 40.6K followers, 31.5K engagements
"E130-1 - Yankees & Cardinals Ejected on Hot St Louis Day as Swanson & Marmol Get Tossed by Vic & Nic 3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Yankees coach Tanner Swanson and HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol for arguing balls and strikes during two Trent Grisham at-bats on a hot day in St Louis with a heat index of [---] F. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejections-130-1-carapazza-lentz-nyy.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T20:41Z 44.5K followers, 13K engagements
"E106-7 - Aaron Boone Ejected by Manny Gonzalez After Strike [--] to Anthony Volpe Matt Blake Run Too HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Yankees manager Aaron Boone and pitching coach Matt Blake following a strike three call to Anthony Volpe in Toronto. This comes at a stressful time for Boone who one day earlier lost his cool during an interview with Jomboy. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/07/mlb-ejections-106-7-manny-gonzalez-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T19:54Z 44.3K followers, 15.5K engagements
"E230 - Bruce Bochy Ejected After Ben May's Ball Four Call to Luis Urias HP Umpire Ben May ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy for arguing a ball four call to Red Sox batter Luis Urias that according to the computer numbers missed the strike zone by barely one-tenth of one inch. Too bad the graphics got it wrong. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/09/mlb-ejection-230-ben-may-3-bruce-bochy.html Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWMFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T21:09Z 40.6K followers, 53.9K engagements
"E45-6 - Mark Kotsay Was Very Upset at Roberto Ortiz's Fingers During Ejection; Andujar Tossed Too HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and 3B Miguel Andujar for arguing strike calls in Oakland-Sacramento. Both pitches were off the plate and Kotsay took issue with HOW Ortiz warned him to stop arguing then walked slowly off the field. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/05/mlb-ejections-045-6-roberto-ortiz-1-2.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2025-05-27T03:23Z 43.1K followers, 17.1K engagements
"Nats Turn Triple Play on Mets When Umps Don't Make a Call: 2B Umpire Positioning Was Problematic Washington turned a triple play on New York after 1B Umpire Alfonso Marquez's crew didn't signal whether Mets batter Jesse Winker's line drive was caught by Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. This is a rant on umpire positioning. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/04/nats-turn-triple-play-on-mets-when-umps.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-04-27T19:56Z 44.4K followers, 24.2K engagements
"E69 - JP Sears Says "That's On You" to Umpire Gabe Morales Ejected After A's Blow Lead HP Umpire Gabe Morales ejected Athletics pitcher JP Sears from the dugout after blowing a 3-0 lead to the Angels. Sears yelled "that's on you" after a ball four call to Mike Trout gave way to a HBP and [--] RBI single. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/06/mlb-ejection-069-gabe-morales-3-jp-sears.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T21:29Z 43.4K followers, 11.4K engagements
"E174 - Mark Kotsay Ejects John Bacon After Foul Ball Keeps Bobby Witt Jr's At-Bat Alive for Royals HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Athletics manager Mark Kotsay for arguing a foul ball call during Bobby Witt Jr's at-bat. Instead of a 1-2 strikeout the foul ball kept Witt at the plate where he hit an RBI single to extend Kansas City's lead. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/09/mlb-ejection-174-john-bacon-6-mark.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T17:09Z 44.7K followers, 12.2K engagements
"E118 - Buck Showalter Ejected After Erich Bacchus Calls Mark Canha's Check Swing Strike.Did He Go HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Mets manager Buck Showalter after a strike three swinging call to end Mark Canha's at-bat produced an argument. Bacchus called the swing himself though New York unsurprisingly wanted him to appeal to first. Do you think Canha swung Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/06/mlb-ejection-118-erich-bacchus-3-buck.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloseCallSports Twitter: https://twitter.com/CloseCallSports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM"
YouTube Link 2023-06-25T23:53Z 40.9K followers, 20.7K engagements
"E140 - Hunter Goodman Ejected by James Hoye When Strike [--] Dispute Turns into Post-Strikeout Bat Slam HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman for arguing a strike two call slamming his bat after striking out an equipment violation warning & heave-ho after Goodman told a technically neutral Hoye to call it both ways. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2025/08/mlb-ejection-140-james-hoye-6-hunter.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindsay715 Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T22:01Z 44.7K followers, 33.1K engagements
"Nestor Cortes' Fake Pitch Windup - Is It an Illegal Delivery And Why It's Definitely Not a Balk Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes pantomimed a fake pitch motion during his windup in Cleveland. HP Umpire Mark Carlson no-called the bizarre delivery as Guardians batter Andrs Gimnez hit a foul ball but was this pitch illegal Because it's definitely not a balk (bases empty). Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2024/04/nestor-cortes-fake-pitch-legal-or.html Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/closecallsports Discord: https://discord.gg/eFXWr7yHWM Facebook:"
YouTube Link 2024-04-15T21:25Z 44.3K followers, 38.9K engagements
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