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.

What did MLB tell Doug Eddings over Hancel Rincon decision? Latest on cap controversy as Cardinals, Rockies protest

Players from both teams wore tilted caps in an apparent response to umpire Doug Eddings asking Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.

MLB umpire Doug Eddings faces backlash after Hancel Rincon hat controversy, apologizes following Oliver Marmol ejection

MLB umpire Doug Eddings faced backlash after ordering Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted cap during his debut. Manager Oliver Marmol was ejected after protesting the decision, while Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman denied reporting the hat.
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MLB News Outside The Confines: The fashion police invade baseball

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The Doug Eddings game: a look at what happened Friday night to the St. Louis Cardinals

On Friday, the Cardinals made a late-night comeback thanks to a 3-run homer by Ivan Herrera in the 9th inning that put the Cardinals up a run. That did not end up being the story of the game however.

MLB umpire forced into grovelling apology after ‘joke’ decision sparked protest from both teams

MLB umpire Doug Eddings took exception to Hancel Rincon’s fashion choice during his Major League debut. Eddings stopped play in the sixth inning of Friday night’s game between the St.