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St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 11

'There Needs to Be a Penalty': MLB Urged to Discipline Umpire After Cardinals’ Rookie Controversy

Hancel Rincon wasn’t your typical hyped first-rounder who arrived in St. Louis and flipped the script overnight. After grinding through the minor leagues for years and finally improving his changeup, the Cardinals selected his contract on September 1.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 9

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, what should have been a moment of pure joy turned sour when umpire Doug Eddings caused a stir over the way Rincon was wearing his hat.

St. Louis Cardinals News / HITC / September 7

How the MLB got involved in umpire Doug Eddings’ apology to Cardinals’ Hancel Rincon

The MLB had something to say to veteran umpire Doug Eddings which may have been a factor in his apology to St. Louis Cardinals reliever Hancel Rincon. An unexpected situation arose in the St.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 7

MLB Source Calls Out Umpire For Going ‘Too Far’ On Tilted-Hat Ejection

The entire baseball world agreed that umpire Doug Eddings was out of line Friday night when he told rookie relief pitcher Hancel Rincon he was wearing his hat incorrectly in his Major League debut. We didn't need the MLB to come out and tell us we were right.

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St. Louis Cardinals News / EssentiallySports / September 7

MLB Tells Veteran Umpire He Went Too Far After Cardinals Rookie’s Hat Controversy

St. Louis Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon wore his hat askew again on Saturday. But this time, the home plate umpire did not launch into another unwarranted “how to wear a hat” lesson in the middle of his outing.

MLB News / Lindy's Sports / September 6

Cardinals, Rockies Unite in Silent Protest Against Unreasonable Umpire

One night after home plate umpire Doug Eddings made a very arguable fool of himself, players from the Cardinals and Rockies came together to let Eddings, the officiating crew and the world know how they felt about his conduct earlier in the series.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / September 6

MLB Umpire Apologizes After Ridiculous 'Hat Tilt' Ejection

There are very few things in this day and age that everybody on the planet can come together and vehemently denounce. Major League Baseball gave us one of those fleeting moments on Friday night when umpire Doug Eddings made a scene about the way rookie relief pitcher Hancel Rincon was wearing his hat in his MLB debut. St.

Colorado Rockies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Doug Eddings tried to blame Rockies player for tilted hat controversy

Umpire Doug Eddings seemingly tried to blame a Colorado Rockies player for sparking a controversy over St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon’s hat.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / September 6

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

On Friday, umpire Doug Eddings told pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat; on Saturday, players showed their support for the rookie reliever

MLB News / CBSSports.com / September 6

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

On Friday, umpire Doug Eddings told pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat; on Saturday, players showed their support for the rookie reliever

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MLB News / CBSSports.com / September 6

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

On Friday, umpire Doug Eddings told pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat; on Saturday, players showed their support for the rookie reliever

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / September 6

Félix Hernández’s Mariners Legacy Would Be the Perfect Rebuttal to Cardinals’ Hancel Rincon Hat Drama

Umpire Doug Eddings already had plenty to manage Friday night at Coors Field. Somehow, St. Louis Cardinals rookie Hancel Rincon’s cap became the home-plate umpire’s concern.

Colorado Rockies News / ESPN / September 5

Cards, Rockies tilt caps in protest of ump's edict

- Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / September 6

Cardinals pulled a petty move in response to umpire’s bizarre action

The St. Louis Cardinals found a subtle way to protest umpire Doug Eddings’ power trip. During Friday’s Cardinals game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver, Co., Eddings momentarily stopped play to ask St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / Total Pro Sports / September 5

'I’ve Never Seen Anything Like This' — MLB Umpire Stops Game Because Rookie Pitcher’s Hat Wasn’t On Straight, Leading To Wild Ejection

Hancel Rincon’s first taste of Major League Baseball lasted only one inning, but it produced an unforgettable sequence. The St. Louis Cardinals rookie entered Friday’s game against the Colorado Rockies with his team holding a 4-1 lead.

St. Louis Cardinals News / ESPN / September 5

Mad hatter: Cards manager tossed after cap flap

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol was ejected from Friday's win shortly after St. Louis rookie reliever Hancel Rincon, who was making his major league debut, was told to straighten his hat.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip in Friday’s game

Umpire Doug Eddings went on a ridiculous power trip during Friday’s game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies. Eddings was the home plate umpire in Friday’s game at Coors Field in Denver, Co., and he took over the game in the sixth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Doug Eddings shows he is everything that is wrong with MLB's power-hungry umpires

Home plate umpire Doug Eddings did the one thing nobody wants to see in professional sports on Friday night in the St. Louis Cardinals-Colorado Rockies game.

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