When Milwaukee retired Atlanta batter Adam Duvall on a foul fly ball in Game 4 of the NLDS, Brian Snitker wanted to challenge the play. But we foresaw a problem - infield catch calls are not reviewable. Article: https://www.closecallsports.com/2021/10/brewers-braves-nlds-replays-infield-fly.html When HP Umpire Tony Randazzo's out call went to New York, the outcome of that conversation was apparent from Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez's action afterward. By removing the headset, giving no mechanic or other indication as to what the call was, and traveling directly toward the Braves' dugout to speak with manager Snitker, it was clear that the play had not been reviewed. Instead, the official record chalks it up to a rules check on an unreviewable play which means the out call (catch), not subject to review, didn't stand, didn't get confirmed, nor overturned, but simply was left untouched by video.
HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Orioles infield coach Miguel Cairo for arguing a denied ABS challenge to Baltimore catcher Samuel Basallo for taking too long to challenge? Kind of? This sequence was so problematic, it had me defending MIGUEL CAIRO. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2026/05/mlb-ejection-026-carlos-torres-2-miguel.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
HP Umpire John Libka ejected Athletics hitting coach Chris Cron for arguing a quick pitch no-call as Kansas City's Michael ...
Cubs batter Matt Shaw hit an infield single in San Diego when Padres 3B Ty France picked up a batted ball as it rolled along the foul line, but HP Umpire Dan Merzel called it fair. So... was it fair or foul? Turns out, this play is a lot more complicated than it should be. https://www.closecallsports.com/2026/04/about-cubs-lf-matt-shaws-fair-infield.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
HP Umpire James Jean ejected Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker for arguing a ball four call to Maikel Garcia & 3B Umpire ...
Rays batter Brandon Lowe's home run stood on Replay Review as umpires called both fan interference & a home run on the ...
HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Nationals manager Miguel Cairo for arguing a ball two call to Mark Vientos after the Mets ...
3B Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Yankees coach Tanner Swanson and HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cardinals manager Oliver ...
HP Umpire Ryan Blakney ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora for arguing that Astros pitcher Hunter Brown balked by switching ...