#1
Batter cannot believe the umpire called a strike, a breakdown
In the top of the third inning of a Little League Southwest Regional championship game, Texas West leads Louisiana 2-0.
Best Umpire Controversy Breakdowns
A focused list of officiating flashpoints and close-call drama.
#2
Josh Donaldson gets ejected after hitting a home run, a breakdown
In a heated matchup between the Minnesota Twins and an unnamed opponent, veteran slugger Josh Donaldson of the Twins steps up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth inning.
#3
Cardinals ask to check hitters bat after he hits a grand slam, a breakdown
The Cincinnati Reds are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals in a National League matchup.
#4
Joe Kelly throws at Bregman and mocks Correa, a breakdown
In a heated matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros, veteran pitcher Joe Kelly takes the mound for the Dodgers in the top of the sixth inning.
#5
Fan shines laser pointer in player's faces, a breakdown
The New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in a tight 4-4 game in the top of the ninth inning.
#6
Yankees have the worst inning in World Series history, a breakdown
In Game 5 of the World Series, New York Yankees starting pitcher Garrett Cole takes the mound looking dominant.
#7
Trevor Bauer throws ball over centerfield wall after a rough 5th inning, a breakdown
Trevor Bauer of the Cleveland Indians takes the mound in the bottom of the 5th inning, with his team leading the Kansas City Royals 5-3.
#8
Batter gets clotheslined after hitting his third homer, a breakdown
Carlos Castro, the star player for one of the teams, steps up to the plate in the first inning and crushes a two-run home run.
#9
Quarterback runs backwards for an intentional safety, a breakdown
In a wild college football game, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are leading the Appalachian State Mountaineers 24-17 late in the fourth quarter.
#10
Schwarber loses his mind on Ángel Hernández, a breakdown
The Philadelphia Phillies are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers in a Sunday Night Baseball matchup, and veteran umpire Ángel Hernández is behind home plate.
#11
Little Leaguer lays down one-handed bunt, a breakdown
In a tense Little League baseball matchup between Nebraska and South Dakota, Nebraska center fielder Braden Dyer steps up to the plate in a 3-0 game.
#12
Umpire thinks the catcher embarrassed him and ejects him, a breakdown
In the bottom of the ninth inning of a close game, Chicago Cubs pitcher Craig Kimbrel is on the mound, facing off against Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.
#13
Pitcher thinks runner has his signs so tells him to shut the f up, a breakdown
In a tense moment during a close game, San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski stands on second base after hitting a double.
#14
Brett Gardner gets ejected for saying nothing to the umpire, a breakdown
In the bottom of the ninth inning of a close game, the New York Yankees are trailing by one run.
#15
Yankees Pitcher uses funky deliveries to trick Shohei Ohtani, a breakdown
In a crucial matchup between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels, star pitcher Nestor Cortés takes the mound against the league's premier two-way player, Shohei Ohtani.
#16
Billy Butler takes offense to Gimenez framing pitches, a breakdown
In the bottom of the fourth inning, veteran designated hitter Billy Butler of the Oakland Athletics steps up to the plate, looking to make an impact for his team.
#17
Umpire has near perfect game behind the plate, a breakdown
Umpire John Lipka is having an exceptional game behind home plate in this MLB matchup.
#18
Zack Greinke and Juan Soto mind games, a breakdown
Zack Greinke of the Houston Astros takes the mound to face Juan Soto of the Washington Nationals in a tense postseason matchup.
#19
The Diamondbacks and Dodgers yell at eachother, a breakdown
In a heated matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, tensions boil over as the benches clear following a controversial play at the plate.
#20
Umpire throws bat at player, a breakdown
In the bottom of the first inning of a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, rookie pitcher Yusei Kikuchi of the Blue Jays is on the mound.
#21
Yanks figure out pitcher is tipping his pitches, a breakdown
Aaron Judge steps up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, with the New York Yankees trailing by one run.
#22
Pitcher accused of cheating via his hair, a breakdown
James Karinchak, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, takes the mound against the Minnesota Twins in a crucial divisional matchup.
#23
Umpire gets suspended for this call, a breakdown
The Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils, sitting at 6-6 on the season, are battling to avoid a losing record as they trail by four runs late in the game.
#24
Manny Machado throws ball at Dodgers dugout and fans throw trash at the Padres, a breakdown
In a heated Game 2 of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, several dramatic storylines unfold.
#25
The Jays throw at Kiermaier because he stole their secrets, a breakdown
Aaron Judge, the star outfielder for the New York Yankees, steps into the batter's box in the bottom of the ninth inning with his team trailing by one run.
#26
Runner misses home plate & Brewers use loophole to review it, a breakdown
In a close game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox, there is an interesting replay review and some gamesmanship that unfolds.
#27
Cubs and Brewers benches clear over hit by pitches, a breakdown
The rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers heats up as the two teams exchange hit-by-pitches during their opening weekend series.
#28
Madison Bumgarner yells at Max Muncy, a breakdown
In a heated showdown between the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers, veteran pitcher Madison Bumgarner of the Giants takes the mound against the Dodgers' slugger Max Muncy.
#29
Javier Báez gets Ben Gamel with the fake tag, a breakdown
Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Báez executes a crafty fake tag play against Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ben Gamel in the ninth inning of a crucial NL Central matchup.
#30
Anthony Rendon never says a word but gets ejected from the game, a breakdown
In the bottom of the third inning, Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon steps up to the plate against New York Mets pitcher Steven Matz.
#31
Umpires Eject the Blue Jays for nothing, a breakdown
Aaron Judge steps up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with the game tied 3-3 between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays.
#32
Rizzo Motions for the Umpire to Move, a breakdown
Anthony Rizzo steps up to the plate for the New York Yankees in the middle of a close game.
#33
Benches clear after Yankees pitcher hits Orioles batter in head, a breakdown
Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees steps up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, with his team leading by three runs.
#34
56 Year Old Roger Clemens pitches against the University of Texas, a breakdown
Roger Clemens, the legendary 56-year-old pitcher, takes the mound for an alumni game against the University of Texas.
#35
Texas Tech steals home to win the game, a breakdown
In a thrilling bottom of the 10th inning, the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Texas Longhorns are tied 4-4 in a high-stakes college baseball matchup.
#36
Umpire refuses to call a strike, a breakdown
In a heated showdown on the mound, right-handed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi of the Yomiuri Giants is locked in a battle with the home plate umpire.
#37
Machado screams at Tatís in the dugout, a breakdown
In a crucial matchup between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Diego Padres, tensions boil over in the Padres dugout.
#38
Catcher and pitcher communication and paranoia, a breakdown
Gary Sanchez, the catcher for the New York Yankees, is working with starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka as they face the Houston Astros.
#39
Bryce Harper gets ejected after telling ump to be a professional, a breakdown
In a tightly contested game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, Bryce Harper finds himself at the center of a controversial moment in the bottom of the fourth inning.
#40
Fined for criticizing the call on this play, a breakdown
In the bottom of the first inning of a close game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers, the game takes an unexpected turn.