AER Rule Submission 1-2: Boston (1-2; 2.00, 3.07)

Boston submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Between Innings) and Rule 3.07 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Alan Porter (64). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Baltimore was leading over Boston 2-0. The contest ended with the score unchanged.

Clearly a lull in play.

2.00 BETWEEN INNINGS - The period of time where the ball is live, the batter is in the box, the catcher is in their crouch, and the pitcher has engaged the rubber.

3.07) Umpires may not issue ejections between innings.

Boston now has 8 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2*(2 New Rule) + 2*(2 Submission passed) = 8). Boston moves from T-1st to 1st.

These are the 1st-2nd rules submission of 2017.
These are the 1st-2nd successful rules submissions.
These are the 1st-2nd rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 1st-2nd successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are Boston's 1st-2nd rules submissions.
These are Boston's 1st-2nd successful rules submissions.

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AER Rule Submission 14: Philadelphia (1; 2.00)

That's far enough.

Philadelphia submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Swing). The rule was submitted in response to a call of "No Swing" by 1B Umpire Will Little (93). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Washington was leading over Pittsburgh 4-3. Washington ultimately won the contest 10-7.

2.00 SWING - It is a swing if the bat moves forward.

Philadelphia now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Philadelphia moves from T-12th to T-3rd.

Video: It is a link if it takes you to the right domain

AER Rule Submission 12-13: Washington (2-3; 2.00, 3.06)

Washington submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Respect) and Rule 3.06 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. Rule 2.00(Respect) was submitted in response to a call of "Hit Him In the Head" by WSH P AJ Cole (22). Rule 3.06 was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Jordan Baker (71). At the time of the great success in human interaction and the egregious error in umpire conduct, Washington was leading over Pittsburgh 4-3. Washington ultimately won the contest 10-7.

2.00 RESPECT - Something earned by players willing to make a blood sacrifice for their team.

3.06) Umpires may only eject a pitcher if they hit the batter with a pitch.

Washington now has 23 points in the AER standings (15 Previous + 2*(2 New Rule) + 2*(2 Submission passed) = 23). Washington remains in 1st.

These are the 12th-13th rules submissions of 2016.
These are the 12th-13th successful rules submission.
These are the 10th-11th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 10th-11th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are Washington's 1st-2nd rules submissions.
These are Washington's 1st-2nd successful rules submission.

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AER Rule Submission 11: FOX (1; 3.05)

FOX submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 3.05 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Mike Everitt (57). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Los Angeles (A) was leading over Detroit 3-1. Los Angeles (A) ultimately won the contest 3-2.

3.05) No team member shall be ejected if three team members have already been ejected during the game.

FOX now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). FOX is now ranked T-3rd (as a non-committee submitter, FOX was previously unranked).

This is the 11th rules submission of 2016.
This is the 11th successful rules submission.
This is the 2nd rules submission made by a non-AERC member.
This is the 2nd successful rules submission made by a non-AERC member.
This is FOX's 2nd rules submission.
This is FOX's 2nd successful rules submission.

Video: The fans could definitely tell where that pitch was, why else would they be so upset?

AER Rule Submission 10: Pittsburgh (1; 2.00)

Pittsburgh submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(No Doubt) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Foul" by HP Umpire Sam Holbrook (34). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, the contest was tied 0-0.

2.00 NO DOUBT - A phrase used to instruct the listener that whatever follows is blatantly false.

Pittsburgh now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Pittsburgh moves from T-10th to T-3rd.

This is the 10th rules submission of 2016.
This is the 10th successful rules submission.
This is the 9th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 9th successful rules submission made by a team.
This is Pittsburgh's first rules submission.
This is Pittsburgh's first successful rules submission.

Video: There is no doubt that this link goes to the video of the play in question

AER Rule Submission 9: Toronto (1; 2.00)

Toronto submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Inadvertently) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Contact" by HP Umpire Vic Carapazza (19). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, the contest was tied 0-0. Cleveland ultimately won the contest 2-1.

2.00 INADVERTENTLY - Intentionally.

Toronto now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Toronto moves from T-9th to T-3rd.

This is the 9h rules submission of 2016.
This is the 9th successful rules submission.
This is the 8th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 8th successful rules submission made by a team.
This is Toronto's 2nd rules submission.
This is Toronto's 2nd successful rules submission.

AER Rule Submission 8: Los Angeles (A) (1; 2.00)

Might as well have bounced.

Los Angeles (A) submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Almost) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Strike" by HP Umpire Dale Scott (5). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Baltimore was leading 3-1. The contest ended with the score unchanged.

2.00 ALMOST - Approximately sixteen inches.

Los Angeles (A) now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Los Angeles (A) moves from T-7th to T-3rd.

This is the 8th rules submission of 2016.
This is the 8th successful rules submission.
This is the 7th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 7th successful rules submission made by a team.
This is Los Angeles (A)'s 2nd rules submission.
This is Los Angeles (A)'s first successful rules submission.

Video: Almost him in the back

AER Rule Submission 5-7: New York (N) (1-3; 2.00,3.05)

New York (N) submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(200 Feet), 2.00(1 Foot), and 3.05 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. Rules 2.00(200 Feet) and 2.00(1 Foot) were added in response to a call of "Foul" by HP Umpire Carlos Torres (37). Rule 3.05 was added in response to a call of "Ejection" by Torres. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Colorado was leading 3-1. Colorado ultimately won the contest 7-4.

Not even close.

2.00 200 FEET - The distance between an announcer's face and their TV monitor.

2.00 1 FOOT - Approximately five inches.

3.05) No umpire may eject any member of any team that has more MLB-level experience than them.

New York (N) now has 12 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 3*(2 New Rule) + 3*(2 Submission Passed = 12). New York (N) moves from T-6th to 1st.

These are the 5th-7th rules submissions of 2016.
These are the 5th-7th successful rules submissions.
These are the 4th-6th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 4th-6th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are New York (N)'s 4th-6th rules submissions.
These are New York (N)'s 3rd-5th successful rules submissions.

Video: Lacking objectiveness

AER Rule Submission 4: yawetag (1; 5.08)

yawetag successfully petitioned for and was granted the hearing of Rule 5.08 which ultimately resulted in the rules addition to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Scott Barry (87) in the bottom of the 8th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Houston was leading 16-4. The contest ended with the score unchanged.

This umpire is pointing to the people who really know what's up.

5.08) Before ejecting an offender, the umpire should consider the quality of game a player or coach has had so far. If the player has not had a good game, the umpire should not eject the offender.

yawetag now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). yawetag moves from T-5th to T-2nd.

This is the 4th rules submission of 2016.

This is the 4th successful rules submission.

This is the first successful petition,

This is the first rules submission made by a non-AERC member.

This is the first successful rules submission made by a non-AERC member.

This is yawetag's first rules submission.

This is yawetag's first successful rules submission.

Video: Rabbit season

AER Rule Submission 3: Minnesota (1; 2.00)

Minnesota submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Rabbit Ears) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Scott Barry (87) in the bottom of the 8th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Houston was leading 16-4. The contest ended with the score unchanged.

A normal human would never hear this.

2.00 RABBIT EARS - Visually identical to normal human ears, these allow umpires to hear sounds they would normally not be able to discern, such as a pitcher yelling at them while making eye contact from seven feet away.

Minnesota now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Minnesota moves from T-3rd to T-1st.

This is the 3rd rules submission of 2016.
This is the 3rd successful rules submission.
This is the 3rd rules submission made by a team.
This is the 3rd successful rules submission made by a team.
This is Minnesota's first rules submission.

Video: Duck season

AER Rule Submission 2: Miami (1; 2.00)

Miami submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Asking) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" by HP Umpire Todd Tichenor (13) in the bottom of the 8th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Miami was leading 2-0. The contest ended with the score unchanged.

2.00 ASKING - Vehement arguing at excessive volume, usually accompanied by wild gestures and extended periods of uncontrollable forward motion.

Miami now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Miami moves from T-2nd to T-1st.

This is the 2nd rules submission of 2016.
This is the 2nd successful rules submission.
This is the 2nd rules submission made by a team.
This is the 2nd successful rules submission made by a team.
This is Miami's first rules submission.

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AER Rule Submission 1: Colorado (1; 5.07)

Any mouth movement is a figment
of your imagination.

Colorado submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 5.07 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Lance Barrett (94) in the bottom of the 6th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Pittsburgh was leading 1-0. Pittsburgh ultimately won the contest 6-1.

5.07) As looking in the direction of a player assists the umpire in hearing them, umpires are forbidden to look at players.

This was the first rules submission of 2016.

Colorado now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4).

This is Colorado's 1st rules submission.

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AER Rule Submission 38-39: New York (N) (2-3; 2.00)

New York (N) submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rules 2.00(Battery) and 2.00(Cross-up) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. Both proposals passed by a vote of 24-6.

2.00 BATTERY - The mental connection between a pitcher and catcher that prevents the pitcher from possibly throwing a pitch that the catcher did not call for.

2.00 CROSS-UP - A figment of your imagination.

These rules were submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Bob Davidson (61). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, New York (N) was winning 5-3. New York (N) ultimately lost the contest 7-5.

These were New York (N)'s second and third rules submission of 2015.
New York (N) now has 7 points in the AER standings (-1 Previous + 2*2(Rule Addition) + 2*(2 Submission Passed) = 7). New York (N) moves from 31st to 4th.

These are the 38th through 39th rules submissions of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
These are the 20th through 21st successful rules submission.
These are the 18th through 19th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 14th through 15th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are New York (N)'s 2nd through 3rd rules submissions.
These are New York (N)'s 1st through 2nd successful rules submissions.

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AER Rule Submission 31: Tampa Bay (2; 2.00)

Tampa Bay submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 2.00(Not Close) to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 19-11.

2.00 NOT CLOSE - Close.

This device measures the distance between things
that are not close to each other.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Safe" made by 1B Umpire Brian O'Nora (7). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Kansas City was leading 3-2. The contest finished with the score unchanged.

This was Tampa Bay's 2nd rules submission of 2015.
Tampa Bay now has 8 points in the AER standings (4 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 8). Tampa Bay moves from T-2nd to 2nd.

This is the 31st rules submission of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th successful rules submission.
This is the 15th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 13th successful rules submission made by a team,
This is Tampa Bay's 2nd rules submission.
This is Tampa Bay's 2nd successful rules submission.

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AER Rule Submissions 27-30: Atlanta (1-4; 2.00, 5.02)

Atlanta submitted and successfully passed the modification of Rule 5.02(a) and addition of Rules 2.00(Anger), 2,00(Nobody), and 5.02(b). No vote was passed due to the submission being made by the Committee Psychologist.

2.00 ANGER - The emotion experienced by an umpire whenever they do something you don't like. It is generally characterized by a neutral expression and a relatively calm demeanor when compared to team members expressing the emotion known as passion.

2.00 NOBODY - The umpire, manager, catcher, batter, pitcher, coaches, players in the dugout, first five rows of fans, and the broadcast team.

Nobody is in this picture.

5.02(a) If Janet is in the crowd, hers is the sole vote which shall be counted.

5.02(b) If the decision could result in an ejection, the umpire shall first conduct a poll to discover whether or not anybody in the ballpark knew that anything happened. If someone did know that something had happened, the umpire shall then poll the crowd to determine whether or not the ejection should occur.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Doug Eddings (88). At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, the game was tied 0-0. Chicago eventually won the contest, 7-1.

These were Atlanta's first through fourth rules submissions of 2015.
Atlanta now has 15 points in the AER standings  (0 Previous + 3*(2 New Rule) + 1 Rule Modification + 4*(2 Submission Passed) = 15). Atlanta moves from T-9th to 1st.

These are the 27th through 30th rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
These are the 14th through 18th successful rules submissions.
These are the 10th through 14th rules submissions made by a team.
These are the 8th through 12th successful rules submissions made by a team.
These are Atlanta's 1st through 4th rules submissions.
These are Atlanta's 1st through 4th successful rules submissions.

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AER Rule Submissions 25-26: Oakland (1-2; 5.06, 5.07)

Oakland submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 5.06 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 29-1.

5.06) Umpires should remember not to insert themselves into the middle of the game of baseball, as umpires have no role in the game proper.  As such, umpires should not call attention to themselves or have any effect on the game in any manner, including but not limited to the following:
(a) Making a call that is not expected.
(b) Enforcing the rules.
(c) Saying words.
(d) Making gestures.

Oakland submitted but failed to pass the addition of Rule 5.07 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal failed by a vote of 16-14.

5.07) Umpires should remember that the running path no longer exists.

The running path no longer exists.

The rules were submitted in response to a call of "Runner's Lane [sic] Interference" made by HP Umpire Brian Knight (91) in the top of the 5th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Baltimore was leading 3-1. Baltimore ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

These were Oakland's first and second rules submissions of 2015.
Oakland now has 3 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2*(2 New Rule) + 2 Submission Passed - 3 Submission Failed = 3). Oakland moves from T-8th to T-6th.

These are the 25th and 26th rules submissions of the MLB Regular Season.
This is the 13th successful rules submission.
This is the 4th failed rules submission.
These are the 8th and 9th rules submissions made by a team.
This is the 7th successful rules submission made by a team.
This is the 2nd failed rules submission made by a team.
These are Oakland's 1st and 2nd rules submissions.
This is Oakland's 1st successful rules submission.
This is Oakland's 1st failed rules submission.

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AER Rule Submission 24: Toronto (1; 3.04)

Toronto submitted and successfully passed the addition of Rule 3.04 to the Announcers' Ejection Rules. The proposal passed by a vote of 29-1.

3.04) Managers shall not be ejected while defending a player.

The rule was submitted in response to a call of "Ejection" made by HP Umpire Jim Wolf (28) in the bottom of the 7th inning. At the time of the egregious error in umpire conduct, Toronto was leading 2-0. Toronto ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

This was Toronto's first rules submission of 2015.
Toronto now has 4 points in the AER standings (0 Previous + 2 New Rule + 2 Submission Passed = 4). Toronto moves from T-7th to T-1st.

This is the 24th rules submission of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 12th successful rules submission.
This is the 7th rules submission made by a team.
This is the 6th successful rule submission made by a team.
This is Toronto's 1st rules submission.
This is Toronto's 1st successful rules submission.

Video: Gibbons gets tossed