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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...