MLB Twitter sounds off on Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner's ejection
The Arizona Diamondbacks' Madison Bumgarner was ejected after the first inning of the Diamondbacks' 8-7 win on Wednesday over the Marlins in a bizarre scene in Miami.
Here's a look at what happened and the reaction on social media to the incident.
How Madison Bumgarner's ejection went down in videos:
Bally Sports Arizona captured the incident between Bumgarner and first-base umpire Dan Bellino in videos it sent out on its Twitter account.
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Is this a hypnosis or a hand check? pic.twitter.com/Yw8aeTf4RF
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022
It appears Bumgarner was ejected for something that was said, and not for what was on his hand. pic.twitter.com/g7TldjHHLs
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022
Madison Bumgarner has been ejected. Lots happening here. 🧐 pic.twitter.com/SGl0tZIQZM
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022
The difference between MadBum's and Hernandez's hand checks is striking. pic.twitter.com/CRPOuRXBUE
— Bally Sports Arizona (@BALLYSPORTSAZ) May 4, 2022
How MLB Twitter reacted to Madison Bumgarner's ejection:
Reaction to the incident was strong, with many wondering if the umpire baited Bumgarner into the ejection and calling for him to be reprimanded for the incident.
.In my opinion umpire Dan Belino instigated the ejection. He was upset that Madison had been complaining about ball and strikes. He then decided to antagonize MadBum by giving him the longest hand check of the season and MadBum let him know about it. #umpireinhisfeelings https://t.co/3CcNtJG5l6
— Tony Gwynn Jr. (@tonygwynnjr) May 4, 2022
WHAT IS THIS?!?
The umpire just STARING at Madison Bumgarner as he did the substance check. He wanted to eject him the whole time. He had it made up in his mind already.
This is wild.
pic.twitter.com/jpDMosYVWZ— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 4, 2022
There's going to be a whole lot of discussion about what just happened in the Diamondbacks' game: Madison Bumgarner ejected after words were exchanged during the usual check of his hands for a foreign substance.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) May 4, 2022
There is a better chance Madison Bumgarner is punished for this confrontation than Dan Bellino. Which basically tells you everything you need to know about umpire accountability in baseball today. pic.twitter.com/D6G2AjOQiq
— Ray Butler (@RayButler365) May 4, 2022
The guys offer their thoughts on Madison Bumgarner being ejected after the 1st inning today.@KMillar15 | @StephenNelson pic.twitter.com/HHeV4bl196
— Intentional Talk (@IntentionalTalk) May 4, 2022
You know you messed up as an umpire when you have Dodgers fans siding with Madison Bumgarner.
— Brook Smith (@brookme3) May 4, 2022
big congrats to Dan Bellino for finding a way to turn Madison Bumgarner into the normal, well-adjusted guy here https://t.co/yV38xdEdTK
— Jay Jaffe (@jay_jaffe) May 4, 2022
I am no fan of Madison Bumgarner but he was baited plain and simple. These MLB umpires are absolutely drunk with power.
How long, Rob Manfred, until you and MLB put these guys in check? How long until you start holding them accountable for their actions like you do the players?— Shawn Simpson (@ShawnSimpson57) May 4, 2022
No one can convince me that ump wasn’t baiting MadBum into an argument. More disgraceful MLB officiating.
— Dave Cokin (@davecokin) May 4, 2022
Ump doesn't look down at MadBum's hands once https://t.co/3P59R3U43W
— Céspedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) May 4, 2022
I still can’t believe this. The umpire stared down MadBum and waited for him to say something to eject him. What a joke. https://t.co/SQGTBqpOhp
— Sam Ficarro (@SamFicarro) May 4, 2022
This was a targeted ejection of MadBum. This umpire should be reprimanded for this. To not even look at his hand, but instead choose to stare a hole through Madison? That’s childish actions towards a player that he knew he could get a rise out of. #mlb #madbum https://t.co/VhAc4jz7fU
— Charlie Gilmore (@GilmoreCharles) May 4, 2022
This is so embarrassing for MLB. Classic case of the umpire having a personal vendetta against MadBum and wanting to make it all about himself pic.twitter.com/aUJTryOMeE
— Tobi-Wan Kenobi (@Tobi_Altizer) May 4, 2022
The umpire here, Dan Bellino, should be forced to answer questions publicly for this ridiculous abuse of power.
Then he should be suspended.
Fans paid money to watch these teams play. Not to watch him goad/groom MadBum into an ejection. https://t.co/zZ1rx1xnkB— Baseball Pods (@baseballpods) May 4, 2022
Dan Bellino was clearly the aggressor and instigator in this situation, and that is not up for debate. He had a bone to pick with Madbum, baited him, and tossed him. Dan Bellino should be suspended. https://t.co/n5R4KQSNTV
— Jack Jeffries (@SoyJackJeffries) May 4, 2022
What's your reaction to the incident?
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Madison Bumgarner ejection receives strong reaction on MLB Twitter
