MLB tells umpire Doug Eddings he made a mistake in demanding Cardinals pitcher straighten his hat

During a Major League Baseball game, umpire Doug Eddings instructed rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his tilted hat, a move that led to an argument with manager Oli Marmol and Marmol’s ejection. The league office reportedly informed Eddings that his actions went too far, despite Eddings claiming a batter had complained.

• Umpire Doug Eddings told rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to adjust his tilted hat during his MLB debut.
• Cardinals manager Oli Marmol was ejected after confronting Eddings about the instruction.
• Marmol criticized Eddings’ actions as “power-hungry” and pointed out other players who have worn hats tilted.
• Rockies batter Hunter Goodman denied complaining about Rincon’s hat.
• Rincon stated Eddings apologized to him after the incident.
• MLB reportedly informed Eddings that his admonishment of Rincon was excessive.
• Cardinals players showed solidarity by wearing their hats tilted in subsequent games.
• Eddings allowed Rincon to pitch with his hat tilted in a later game without incident.