MLB tells umpire Doug Eddings he erred on hat demand
By The BriefBrief
MLB informed umpire Doug Eddings that he made a mistake when he demanded Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon straighten his tilted hat during his MLB debut. The hat instruction led to an ejection and was followed by a reported league rebuke.
WHO:MLB
WHAT:MLB told umpire Doug Eddings he made a mistake after he demanded Cardinals pitcher Hancel Rincon straighten his hat during his MLB debut.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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