Yankees Pitching Coach Ejected for Dugout Argument

Matt Blake tossed by umpire Carlos Torres over disputed calls

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:49am

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New York Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics by plate umpire Carlos Torres. The ejection occurred in the third inning after Blake argued ball and strike calls from the Yankees' dugout.

Why it matters

Ejections of coaches are relatively rare in baseball, as they typically try to avoid direct confrontations with umpires. This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between team staff and officials over disputed calls, which can impact the flow and momentum of a game.

The details

According to reports, Blake became upset with Torres' strike zone and began voicing his disagreement from the dugout. Torres then ejected Blake for the argument, forcing the Yankees to continue the game without their pitching coach.

  • The incident occurred in the third inning of the Yankees-Athletics game on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Matt Blake

The pitching coach for the New York Yankees.

Carlos Torres

The plate umpire who ejected Matt Blake from the Yankees-Athletics game.

New York Yankees

The Major League Baseball team that Matt Blake coaches for.

Oakland Athletics

The opposing team that was playing the Yankees when the incident occurred.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the delicate balance between team staff and game officials, and how even minor disagreements over calls can lead to ejections that impact the course of a game.