US EditionA's Manager Mark Kotsay and Third Baseman Miguel Andujar Ejected After Arguing Called Strike
- During the seventh inning of the May 25, 2025 game in West Sacramento against Philadelphia, Athletics skipper Mark Kotsay and infielder Miguel Andujar were both removed from the game following a dispute with the home plate umpire.
- The ejections followed disputes over a called strike by plate umpire Roberto Ortiz on a pitch to Andujar, which both parties disagreed about despite a 3-3 tie.
- Kotsay left the dugout and motioned at Ortiz, marking his 15th career ejection and the team’s first this season amid an 11-game losing streak.
- Andujar struck out swinging after taking another strike and gestured at Ortiz before being ejected, with bench coach Darren Bush becoming acting manager.
- Despite the ejections, the Athletics won the game 5-4, and Kotsay expressed frustration with the umpire’s reaction, saying they "agree to disagree" on the calls.
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The Star Democrat
A's manager Mark Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar ejected after arguing called strike
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and third baseman Miguel Andujar were ejected from Sunday's game against Philadelphia in the seventh inning for arguing with plate umpire Roberto Ortiz.
Oakland A’s Reach New Low as Ejected Manager Mark Kotsay Forced to Exit Through Humiliating Minor League Ballpark Path
The traditional ejection of a baseball manager typically involves a heated exchange at home plate followed by a brisk march to the clubhouse through the dugout. But for the Oakland Athletics—currently exiled to a minor league stadium in West Sacramento—the path is far more humiliating. On Sunday, A’s manager Mark Kotsay found himself at the center of that awkward reality after being ejected in the seventh inning of a tense game against the Phila…
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