MLB tells veteran umpire he went too far by policing a rookie’s tilted cap: Sources

Saturday’s gesture of apology by Doug on the field speaks for itself,” a league spokesperson told The Athletic.

Ex-Cardinal Kyle Gibson Slams Doug Eddings Over Hat Controversy

Right-hander Hancel Rincon made his major league debut for the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend at Coors Field. However, ...

Martina Navratilova Drops 5-Word Reaction Calling Out Umpire Doug Eddings After Controversy With Cardinals Rookie Hancel Rincon

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova called out home plate umpire Doug Eddings after he issued a surprising order to Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon at Coors Field on Friday night. Rincon, making his MLB ...

An umpire told a Cardinals rookie pitcher to fix his hat. Moments later, manager Oli Marmol was ejected

"We have a kid making his debut, and in between an at-bat, (umpire Doug Eddings) tells him that he needs to fix his hat," ...

MLB Umpire Forces Cardinals Rookie Hancel Rincon to Adjust His Hat, Team Manager Ejected Moments After

“That’s just a power-hungry move, in my opinion,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said of the umpire’s request ...

Cardinals, Rockies players tilt hats in protest after umpire's 'power-hungry move' against rookie pitcher

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol came out to defend his player and was later ejected for arguing with Eddings, calling it a ...
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Goodman denies complaining about Rincon’s hat

Reacting to online criticism directed his way, Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman forcefully denied complaining about the angle ...

Report: MLB tells umpire he acted inappropriately in hat incident

Major League Baseball told veteran umpire Doug Eddings that he acted inappropriately by instructing St. Louis Cardinals ...